Droid (sometimes typeset as -D-R-O-I-D- or DROID as to fit their official logo) was an American

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band from

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, formerly signed to

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member James "Munky" Shaffer's record label Emotional Syphon Records.

History

Droid was signed to Emotional Syphon Records after Korn guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer saw them perform at the world-renowned

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in Los Angeles. The band accompanied Korn and

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on their 2003 Back 2 Basics Tour, as well as the 2006 and 2007 installments of the

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. Droid also served as backing musicians for Korn bassist

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's side project

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. The band was voted 2007 newcomer of the year at The Gauntlet, and the music video for "Fueled by Hate" was voted the No. 11 video of 2007 on

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''. Droid released a free new song "Condemn the Weak" in 2009 on Droidmusic.com in anticipation of following-up their self-titled 2007 album, but it never materialized. The band is currently defunct. Former bassist Wilfred "Duke" Collins died on March 22, 2015.https://www.facebook.com/jerrymontano1/posts/10152665586611408

Discography

Members

Final lineup

* James Eason – vocals (1997–2010) * Jamie Teissere – guitar (1997–2010) * Bruce Childress – guitar (1997–2010) * Nick McWells – drums (2005–2010) * Ryan Burchfield – bass (2007–2010)

Former members

* Steve Marcucci – drums (1996–2001) * Alan Mendoza – bass (1996–2000) * Filthy – vocals * Dirt E – bass (2001, 2004–2005) * Jason Garrison – drums (2001) * Bryan – bass (2002–2004) * Wilfred "Duke" Collins – bass (2005–2007) * Fil Rebellato – drums (2002–2004)

References

External links

Official MySpace
;Interviews
James "Buddy" Eason Interview on Minnage

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