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Droids Attack Release Sci-Fi or Die Feb. 26

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It’s fascinating to read in the PR wire info below that Droids Attack‘s new album, Sci-Fi or Die, is the product of copious remaking and rerecording and remixing and all that sort of whatnot. To put a point on it, it sounds like making the thing was a pain in the ass, but in listening through — and through again, and again — I can’t say all that work didn’t pay dividends for the Madison, Wisconsin, trio. Their first outing since 2010’s Must Destroy (review here) and fourth full-length overall, it’s also their most professional-sounding record to tight. The band comes across as tight as they are live and with a full impact that stomps along the line of heavy rock, thrash and punk while maintaining an attitude suitable to its title. I’ll hold off saying more for now, but I think it’s a record that could surprise a lot of people — even those familiar with Droids Attack‘s past work.

To get introduced, they’re streaming the track “Brahma Astra” now, and you can check that out under the art and other details, which follow here:

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DROIDS ATTACK To Release Sci-Fi or Die February 26th

Artwork and Track Listing Revealed, First Song Streaming

February 26, 2016 will see the release of Sci-Fi or Die, the 4th full length offering from DROIDS ATTACK. The journey towards the completion of this masterpiece reads a tad like science fiction…..Today sees the release of the first single from Sci-Fi or Die, entitled “Brahma Astra”. Listen to the song HERE. Sci-Fi or Die is available for pre-order physically HERE and digitally HERE.

Madison impresario and retro arcade game fanatic Brad Van started DROIDS ATTACK back in 2000 and has been its driving force ever since. Obsessed with tone, great riffs and a cohesive vision, Van created the music that is Sci-Fi or Die after being courted by an independent label on the heels of their 2011 release, “Must Destroy.” After a few tours and some amazing opportunities, Van was determined to continue the band’s forward momentum into the next release, and began the writing process in earnest. In a little over a year’s time, a body of work was amassed. It was 2013.

Sci-Fi or Die was demoed shortly thereafter with the expertise of Jon Terrones (The Suit, The Book-Burners) at his Internet chat room-famous basement studio, Chez Woo. As fate would have it, this would be DROID’s last session with beloved long time bassist Nate Bush (Bongzilla, The Garza). Not to be deterred, the band acquired their old friend, Dennis Ponozzo (Below The Sound, Sinking Suns) to fill in, and the bass tracks were re-demoed with great success. However, after a short national tour, and a slew of regional shows Dennis could no longer make time for DROIDS, and the search for a replacement was on once again. Van, at a crossroads, needed someone solid to handle bass duties, so he set his sights on another good friend. Local legend, Darwin Sampson, owner of one of Madison’s most well known and much respected music venues, The Frequency.

Mark Whitcomb (Things Fall Apart, Last Crack) was chosen to engineer and record Sci-Fi or Die,and in February of 2014 DROIDS ATTACK laid down the majority of the disc’s foundation at DNA Studios in Madison, Wisconsin. Immediately following the sessions, the guitars were re-recorded, vocals done and redone, heaping layers of percussion, keyboards, and obligatory sax solos added. Songs were mixed, new studio gear was purchased, and new sonic avenues were discovered. Songs were re-evaluated and more guitars were re-recorded before being remixed. It was all scrutinized down to the last note before being sent off to Masterdisk to be mastered by Roger Lian (Slayer, Pantera), who mastered and remastered it a couple of times before everything… felt… right.

Brad Van’s uncompromising vision has borne a rich landscape of titanic riffs and an apocalyptic alien landscape. At long last, the CD is no longer science fiction. DROIDS ATTACK have plans to tour and support Sci-Fi or Die in 2016.

Sci-Fi or Die Track Listing:
1. Die Glocke
2. New Plague
3. Clawhammer Suicide
4. Brahma Astra
5. Mashenomak
6. Mashenomak Strikes Again
7. The Maze
8. Rebirth
9. The Annunaki
10. Enoch

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Droids Attack, “Brahma Astra” from Sci-Fi or Die (2016)

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2 Responses to “Droids Attack Release Sci-Fi or Die Feb. 26”

  1. Aron says:

    Hometown dudes! They’ve been playing this material out for the better part of a year and it fucking RIPS. Can’t wait to hear the full record.

    If/when they tour behind this album definitely check them out if it’s at all possible. If you’re reading this chances are you’ll dig their music. Their live performances are ridiculously good!

  2. Brad Martin says:

    Okay Guys.. I’ve been a fan since forever.. got all their other CD’s.. will buy this one too… BUT…. Here on this sample track.. at the 4:00 mark.. The low end drowns out what sounds like terrific riffs…Recently this trend has taken over heavy Rock… it sucks.. The vocals here are also a bit in the background. I’ll have to listen to it on my primary system.. but so far.. I like and dislike what I hear…

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