| Rock n Roll provides us addicts with adrenaline inducing highs and soul crushing lows. Years of Static was not only founded on this principle, but thrives on it.
Mike Cristi (Non Fiction) and Scott Mueller (Dog Eat Dog) formed Years Of Static in 2000. Their first album, 'this is not a test...', caught the attention of Modern Records, who signed the group for their follow up, "Spirit", released in 2004. After touring the world with their prior bands, both records showcased a songwriting maturity well beyond their years. From the chugging "Finally" and emotional apogee of "Celebration Song" off their debut to the heartbreak of "Miserable" and full rock assault of "Make Us Small" off "Spirit", Years of Static was determined to make brutally honest music in an era of manufactured pop idols.
In 2005, seemingly by accident, the duo would come to a crossroads. Whilst most of the studio recordings were completed with just Mike and Scott, live work saw them utilizing hired guns and an ever revolving door of session musicians. When their live lead guitarist had a scheduling conflict preventing him from making a gig, Mike called an old friend.
Guitarist Cal Michaels (Vainglorious/Nova Express), a veteran of the NYC rock n roll scene and Mick Ronson fanatic, was in the process of putting together a group when he received Mike's call. "Mike asked if I could fill in and learn their set in a week", recalls Cal. "I didn't initially think of it as a full time gig, as I thought what they did and what I did were in different buildings. But the show went well, the songs were great, and we all got off. We seemed to complement each other. So when they offered me the gig, I thought this could work. Then they agreed to find a permanent drummer and make this a band. That's all it took, really."
Years of Static has evolved into three distinct personalities, each bringing to the table an invaluable piece of the puzzle that completes the whole. "We all come from different places, both musically and personally, so differences of opinion do occur occasionally, just like in any group", says Cal. "The difference here is that it is not ego driven; we are all committed to making the band the best that it can be. "
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