Fashion Bomb

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Fashion Bomb
From left to right: Trace, acid, Adrian Valerie and Switch, Stephen Jensen Photoshoot 2008.
Background information
Origin	Chicago, Illinois, USA
Genre(s)	Industrial Metal Rock
Years active	2003–present
Label(s)	Superdead Records
Associated acts	Marilyn Manson Korn Godhead American Head Charge Static-X Dope
Website	www.fashionbomb.net
Members
Adrian Valerie acid Trace
Former members
OS Sen Bambi Mode DreG Switch

Fashion Bomb are an American band formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2003. Fashion Bomb's music spans the metal subgenres, with songs that have elements of heavy metal, industrial, alternative, and nu metal. The band is most consistently, however, categorized as industrial metal.

The band released their debut album titled "Devils to Some, Angels to Others" in August of 2006. The group is most noted for strong live performances, their striking "undead" appearance, and their signature platform boots.

1 Fashion Bomb (2003-2007)
2 Fashion Bomb (2008-Current)
3 Endorsements
4 Related Artists and Influences
5 Members
6 Discography
7 Trivia
8 References
9 External links

[edit] Fashion Bomb (2003-2007)

Fashion Bomb formed in early 2002 when Val (Adrian Valerie) and OS began writing material and looking for additional members. After many auditions and members DreG came on board to play drums. Along with Sen on bass, the group played their first preview show to a sold out Underground Lounge in Chicago. The group was so impressive right out of the box, that they were tapped to open for veteran underground industrial group Bile at 2003's Alcoholiday.

In early 2004, Chicago Radio station 94.7 the Zone, sponsored a huge band competition called Next Big Thing. Fashion Bomb won this competition, and the resulting attention garnered them a development deal with Hollywood Records.

The Hollywood Records deal enabled the band to go into the studio with producer Tadpole (Disturbed, Soil, Earshot, Drowning Pool) and further develop their sound. Val has commented that for a metal band that is often not family friendly, it was amusing that the monetary support from Hollywood was delivered by a check with Mickey Mouse at the top. (Hollywood Records is owned by Disney Corp.)

After a subsequent string of successful shows, OS was fired from the band for philosophical and musical differences, which opened the way for Acid to come on board as lead guitarist. This fortuitous development came just in time, as two weeks after Acid joined the group, JAM Productions hired Fashion Bomb to open for Marilyn Manson during his Against All Gods tour.

After the success with Manson, the band continued their success, and eventually parted ways with Sen over musical differences. Soon after, Bambi and Mode were hired to for bass and rhythm guitar duties. During this time, the group played with such notable acts as PIG, Hanzel und Gretyl, Soil, Dope, American Head Charge, and Godhead.

In August of 2006, the band recorded their first full length album for indie label Superdead Records. Jamie Duffy of Acumen Nation and DJ Accuccrack? produced. In addition, Trevor Sadler of Mastermind Studios (NIN, Soil) mastered the tracks, and Stephen Jensen of F3 Studios was brought on board to create the challenging album art.

In 2007, shortly after appearing in Metal Hammer magazine, Bambi and Mode (a couple at the time), departed the band to focus on school and finances. 2007 was not done for line up changes, as DreG departed the band to pursue other production and musical interests. Trace was hired to play bass for the band, and Switch was brought on as a "hired gun" for rhythm guitar.

[edit] Fashion Bomb (2008-Current)

The band is rumored to be working on a new record, and some internet video has appeared with a new technological look. Stephen Jensen of F3 Studios has been brought in to do imagery for the new look, and "ERA 2.0 / DEAD TECHOLOGY" has been hinted as the new marketing direction for the band

[edit] Endorsements

Fashion Bomb currently is endorsed by ESP Guitars, Guitar-Cable.com, Gator Cases, MAC Makeup, Presonus, In Tune Guitar Picks, American DJ, Thayers Vocal Products.

[edit] Related Artists and Influences

Fashion Bomb has drawn comparisons to Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, White Zombie, and European rockers Deathstars. Members of Fashion Bomb have cited a wide and varied list of influences ranging from Pavarotti to Slayer.

But, Fashion Bomb has played shows with Marilyn Manson, Godhead, American Head Charge, Iggy Pop, Staind, Genitorturers, Dope, Rasputina, Hanzel und Gretyl, Bile, Pig, Soil, Crossbreed, Psyclon Nine, Scum of the Earth, and The Birthday Massacre to name a few.

[edit] Members

Current Members

Val (Adrian Valerie)-Vocals, Programming (2003-Present)
Acid-Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Programming, Drums (2004-Present)
Trace-Bass, Backing Vocals, Programming, Drums (2007-Present)

Former Members

Os-Lead Guitar (2002-2004)
Sen-Bass (2003-2005)
Bambi-Bass (2005-2007)
Mode-Rhythm Guitar (2005-2007)
DreG-Drums, Programming (2003-2007)
Switch-Rhythm Guitar (2007-2008)

Session Members

Sheriff Scabs-Bass (2005) (live fill in)

[edit] Discography

Studio Albums

"Devils to Some, Angels to Others"

Released: August 2006
Label: Superdead Records

Cover Songs

Studio:

I'm Afraid of Americans - Originally performed by David Bowie and Trent Reznor (Contamination: a Tribute to David Bowie)
Looks That Kill - Originally performed by Motley Crue (Devils to Some, Angels to Others)

Live: