Servotron was a science fiction-influenced rock band active from 1995 to 1999.[1] Members portrayed a collectiveofrobots whose chosen medium for dissemination of ideas was music. They claimed to spread the word of robot domination, encouraging machines to rise up against their human oppressors and humans to adopt cybernetic enhancements.[1][2]
Servotron put out two full-length albums: No Room for Humans (1996) and Entertainment Program for Humans (Second Variety) (1998).[3] They also released a 10" EP, and several singles. The band named their movement the SRA (Servotron Robot Allegiance) and used the slogan "Join Us or Die!". This mock ideology was anti-human and pro-cyborg, encouraging humans to shed their weak flesh and bone for robotic parts.[1]
Andro 600 Series – bass (1997–1999) (Also credited as Andros 600 Series & Andro Series 600)
Gammatron – bass (1996–1997)
339837X – guitar & vocals (1995) (This is 00zX1 before being reprogrammed) [4]
-... .- ... ... -... --- - – bass (1995) (This name is Gammatron when transcribed into words.[4] This translates to BASSBOT in morse code.)
The members of Servotron did not come out of their robot personnas on stage, on record, or in interviews. The actual musicians behind Servotron are Brian Teasley (Z4-OBX), Hayden Thais (00zX1), Ashley Moody (Proto Unit V3) and Andy Baker (Andro 600 Series). Both Thais and Teasley were members of Man or Astro-man? (as Dexter X and Birdstuff respectively).[2] Thais was also a member of Supernova. Teasley also played in The Causey Way as Boy Causey. Moody also played in The Plastic Plan and The Information.
Live performance
[edit]Left to right: Z4-OBX, Proto Unit V-3, (probably) Andro Series 600
Onstage the band wore elaborate robot outfits, remaining in "robot character" throughout the show. The costumes were made of computer pieces (circuit boards and drives), as well as other random pieces of metal from various devices. Even their instruments were covered in extra electrical and mechanical devices. They were also known for mocking fans who came to their shows in their own robot-themed outfits. "Shut up, humans" was a typical response to audience requests. Some of this banter was captured on the 1997 release Spare Parts. Servotron performed at South by Southwest in 1997.[5]
