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Released 21 years ago this June

Start a War

Static-X · 2005

158 min · 38 tracks · nu metal · industrial metal

Aggressive industrial metal anthems collide with dark, mechanical grooves and cathartic vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cathartic release during workouts
  • aggressive energy for driving
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • for late-night intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, soothing sounds
  • seek standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on June 14, 2005, 'Start a War' was Static-X's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Shadow Zone' in 2003. At this point in their career, the band was navigating shifts in their sound while maintaining their signature industrial metal style amidst a changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Fear Factory· Ministry· Mudvayne

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Enemy 2:28
  • 2 I’m the One 2:36
  • 3 Start a War 2:44
  • 4 Pieces 2:38
  • 5 Dirthouse 3:03
  • 6 Skinnyman 3:40
  • 7 Just in Case 4:24
  • 8 Set It Off 3:55
  • 9 I Want to Fucking Break It 2:42
  • 10 Night Terrors 3:09
  • 11 Otsego Amigo 2:45
  • 12 My Damnation 4:01
  • 13 Brainfog 9:53

Disc 2

  • 1 Studio Stupidity 11:44
  • 2 Ostego Amigo 5:12
  • 3 Photoshoots / Album Art 2:56
  • 4 Intro 1:09
  • 5 The Enemy 2:46
  • 6 Start a War 2:57
  • 7 I’m the One 2:49
  • 8 Dirthouse 3:11
  • 9 Permanence 7:56
  • 10 The Trance Is the Motion 7:44
  • 11 Monster 5:02
  • 12 Desert Fun 8:11
  • 13 The Enemy 2:30
  • 14 I’m the One 2:37
  • 15 Start a War 2:46
  • 16 Pieces 2:40
  • 17 Dirthouse 3:05
  • 18 Skinnyman 3:41
  • 19 Just In Case 4:23
  • 20 Set It Off 3:57
  • 21 I Want to Fucking Break It 2:45
  • 22 Night Terrors 3:10
  • 23 Ostego Amigo 2:48
  • 24 My Damnation 4:02
  • 25 Brainfog / Ostego Amigo (A cappella) 9:55

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