Talk about being in the right place at the right time -- the way Long Beach, CA metallists
Droid got signed was by playing a show at the Whisky-A-Go-Go, which was attended by
Korn guitarist Munky. It just so happened that the man known for his admiration of seven-string guitars was also scouting bands to sign to his about-to-be-launched label, Emotional Syphon Recordings, and
Droid was the first act to get the nod (and as an added bonus, getting to tour with
Korn before having any recordings in the shops). Which brings us to their 2007 self-titled debut -- with none other than Munky serving as "executive producer." With all these
Korn-konnections, it shouldn't come as a surprise that
Droid's sound at times reflects their big brothers during their irate moments -- but they're more of a straight-ahead metal band (few artsy fartsy bits reside here). In fact, judging by such ditties as the album opening "The Resurrection" and "God of Anger," the quintet isn't bashful in breaking out the death metal (especially the group's growler/screamer, James "Buddy" Eason). And wouldn't you know it, another
Korn-approved pal drops by for a bit --
Deftones' singer
Chino Moreno -- on the bash n' rager, "Vengeance Is Mine." This is one
Droid whose power supply appears to be bubbling over with anger.