For The Static Wake, evolution has always been part of the process. What began in 2019 as a project created by Radames Colon alongside longtime producer and collaborator Danny Cullman has grown into a full band with a distinct identity, a new lineup, and an increasingly ambitious sound.
Now, with a new EP arriving this October, The Static Wake are preparing to enter another chapter one that pushes their metalcore foundation further into industrial territory while maintaining the emotional intensity that has been present throughout their music.
The current lineup features Miranda Scythe on vocals, Radames Colon on guitar, Steve Hughes on bass, and Ian Blattel on drums, with the band also working toward bringing Trent Roach of Unsettled into the lineup as a second guitarist. While the project has changed significantly since its beginning, Radames says the best way to understand The Static Wake is simply to listen and decide for yourself.
That attitude reflects a band more interested in creating than defining itself.
From Cleveland to the Modern Metalcore Scene
Coming from Cleveland, Ohio, The Static Wake are surrounded by a city and region with a long-standing history of rock and heavy music. For the band, that environment has played a major role in shaping their identity.
All of the members remain active within the local scene, giving them a firsthand connection to the musicians, venues, and communities that continue to keep heavy music alive in the Midwest. Being surrounded by other artists also creates a constant source of motivation. The band isn’t simply inspired by Cleveland’s musical history; they are actively participating in its present.
The Midwest, and Ohio in particular, has continued to produce an impressive number of bands across heavy music, and The Static Wake have taken that influence with them while developing a sound of their own. For a band preparing to take things to the next level, that local foundation is especially important. After establishing themselves within their scene over the past several years, 2026 represents a year of pushing harder and expanding their reach.
The Meaning Behind The Static Wake
The band’s name carries an eerie visual quality that feels naturally suited to their darker sound. Originally, Radames came up with the concept of someone who has died and is looking down at their own funeral. Interestingly, that idea hasn’t necessarily translated directly into the band’s lyrics or songwriting at least not yet.
For now, the name remains exactly what it was when it was created: a striking concept that felt right. But Radames isn’t ruling out the possibility of eventually exploring that imagery. And given the band’s interest in darker themes, cinematic concepts, and cyberpunk aesthetics, there is plenty of room for that original idea to eventually find its way into their music.
A New Era of Sound
One of the most significant changes listeners can expect from the upcoming EP is the band’s increased use of industrial elements.
The Static Wake had already begun experimenting with that direction before the current lineup came together, but the new material has allowed them to take it considerably further. Much of that evolution can also be credited to Danny Cullman, whose production has become an important part of the band’s sonic development. Rather than abandoning the metalcore foundation that brought them here, The Static Wake are expanding it. The result is another stage in the band’s ongoing evolution.
Radames describes their creative goal simply: every new release should surpass the one before it. The Static Wake aren’t interested in repeating themselves just because something worked previously. Instead, they want each release to make the previous material feel like a stepping stone.
“We always aim to make the last release look like child’s play!”
That mentality is reflected throughout the upcoming EP, where familiar heaviness meets electronic and industrial textures designed to create a larger atmosphere.
Finding the Sound With Miranda
One of the biggest turning points for the band came when they began recording with vocalist Miranda Scythe.
For Radames, the first recording session with Miranda immediately felt like a defining moment. It wasn’t simply about finding a vocalist who could perform the material; it was about discovering what The Static Wake could become with the new lineup. The sessions have continued to be intense and productive, with the band describing the recording process as an experience that has pushed them creatively.
For Miranda, that growth has also been personal. She specifically points to “Dead Eyes” as one of the most challenging songs on the EP because of the vocal demands. The track pushed her beyond what she had previously done as a vocalist and forced her to expand her abilities. That challenge ultimately became part of what made the song meaningful.
“This EP has pushed me further as a vocalist and has forced me to expand my vocal abilities.”
Rather than seeing that difficulty as a negative, Miranda embraced it as an opportunity to discover what she was capable of.
The Catharsis of “Frowny Face” and “O.C.D.”
While “Dead Eyes” tested Miranda vocally, “Frowny Face” became a different kind of challenge.
For Miranda, recording the song was cathartic. The performance allowed her to release a significant amount of pent up negative energy, making the recording process feel like more than simply capturing vocals. It became an emotional release. For Radames, that same emotional significance can be found in “O.C.D.”
The song came from personal struggles he had experienced over the past several years, including health-related issues that eventually sent him into what he describes as a mini existential crisis. Those experiences found their way into the lyrics.
Writing “O.C.D.” gave Radames an opportunity to confront those emotions rather than allowing them to remain bottled up. The process became cathartic, giving those thoughts somewhere to exist outside of his own head. The song ultimately represents one of the most emotionally personal moments on the EP. At the same time, Radames emphasizes that the rest of the material doesn’t follow one singular emotional storyline. Each song has its own subject and personality.
In many ways, the EP became an opportunity for him to reconnect with songwriting itself.
“The lyrics were very much just me trying to fall in love with writing again!”
That desire to reconnect with the creative process gives the EP another layer beyond its sonic experimentation.
A Cyberpunk Atmosphere With Individual Stories
While the songs may explore different subjects, the EP does have an overarching aesthetic. The entire release is built around a computer and cyberpunk-inspired atmosphere, creating a conceptual world that ties the music together without forcing every song to tell the same story. That distinction is important.
The Static Wake aren’t creating a concept record where every track necessarily follows one narrative. Instead, the cyber and computer-inspired aesthetic acts as the atmosphere surrounding a collection of individual stories. The result is an EP where listeners can experience different emotional themes while still feeling like they’re stepping into the same world. And there may be even more hidden within those songs.
Radames reveals that some of the lyrics are loosely inspired by movies and themes from film that he enjoys. Those references aren’t obvious on the first listen, meaning listeners may have to dig deeper to figure out exactly where some of the inspiration comes from. For fans who enjoy analyzing lyrics and discovering hidden meanings, that could become one of the EP’s most rewarding details.
A Band That Keeps Evolving
Perhaps the biggest takeaway from the conversation is just how much The Static Wake have changed since their formation. The band that began in 2019 is not the same band releasing music today. Their lineup has evolved, their songwriting has developed, and their production has become increasingly ambitious. The upcoming EP represents that growth.
Radames believes both the music and the band itself are stronger than they have ever been, and he feels that strength is evident in what they have created. The industrial elements add another dimension to their metalcore foundation, while Miranda’s vocals bring a new dynamic that has pushed the band’s creative boundaries even further. Rather than trying to recreate what The Static Wake once sounded like, they are embracing where the music naturally wants to go next.
Looking Toward October
With the new EP scheduled for release this October, The Static Wake are entering the next phase of their journey with a clear goal: keep evolving, keep pushing, and keep raising the bar. Their Cleveland roots remain an important part of who they are, but the band isn’t content with remaining confined to their local scene. After spending years building their foundation, they’re ready to take the next step. The upcoming EP captures that ambition through its industrial production, cyberpunk-inspired atmosphere, emotionally personal songwriting, and increasingly powerful vocal performances.
For Radames, it is about continuing to improve with every release. For Miranda, it has meant being pushed outside her comfort zone and discovering new abilities as a vocalist. And for The Static Wake as a whole, it’s another opportunity to prove that evolution doesn’t mean abandoning where you started. Sometimes it means taking everything you’ve learned and pushing it somewhere darker, heavier, and more ambitious.
The Static Wake may have started with a simple idea in 2019, but their new EP suggests that the project has grown into something much bigger.
This is The Static Wake in their next form and they’re just getting started.
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