Broadzilla are a hard rock band from Detroit, Michigan. They have released two CDs, two EPs, and have won six Detroit Music Awards.[1] The band consists of Rachel May, Kim Essiambre, and Angie Manly.
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Broadzilla, 2003 (L-R: Rachel May, Angie Manly, Kim Essiambre)
Broadzilla was formed as an all-female metal/punk band in 1996, by Detroit singer/guitarist Rachel May.[2] The original lineup also consisted of bassist Michelle Chapman (then known as Michelle Fields), guitarist Marlene Hammerle, and drummer Jen Moffitt. This lineup released the four-song self-titled EP Broadzilla on cassette only in 1996. Drummer Angie Manly joined in 1997.[2]
By 1999, shortly before the release of the band's first full-length album, the second guitarist spot was occupied by Melody Baetens (under the stage name Melody Licious).[3] The band released the CD Broadzilla vs. the Tramp-o-Lean in October 1999.[4] The album featured a cover of "No More Fun" by the band Feisty Cadavers.[5] Melody Licious was pictured on the album and credited with guitar and backing vocals, but in reality she only contributed backing vocals to the track "Cum Guzzlin Whore."
Bassist Kim Essiambre joined in early 2000.[2] A short time later, Baetens departed and was not replaced. Baetens later joined the Detroit glam band the Sirens, and also turned up in the Detroit garage punk band Gore Gore Girls, as did another former Broadzilla guitarist, Marlene Hammerle.[6]
In April 2001, Broadzilla won their first of six Detroit Music Awards for best hard rock/heavy metal artist.[7] Their second album Lady Luck was released in October 2001.[8][9] To date, the album has sold more than 8.000 copies. Included on the album were the lead track "Ecstasy" for which a full music video was produced,[10] a cover of the 1968 song "Love Child" by Diana Ross and the Supremes,[5] and two remixes of the original track "Liquor Snatch" by Detroit techno DJ Sean Deason.[11]
In August 2003, Broadzilla toured England for the first time.[12] Two more British tours followed in fall 2003 and summer 2004 (the two summer tours included high-profile appearances at the annual Bulldog Bash music festival).[2] Broadzilla continued winning regularly at the Detroit Music Awards, picking up additional trophies for best hard rock/heavy metal artist in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2007 (they were not eligible in 2004).[7][13]
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December 20, 2023
broadzilla, hard, rock, band, from, detroit, michigan, they, have, released, have, detroit, music, awards, band, consists, rachel, essiambre, angie, manly, 2003, rachel, angie, manly, essiambre, background, informationgenreshard, rock, heavy, metalmembersrache. Broadzilla are a hard rock band from Detroit Michigan They have released two CDs two EPs and have won six Detroit Music Awards 1 The band consists of Rachel May Kim Essiambre and Angie Manly BroadzillaBroadzilla 2003 L R Rachel May Angie Manly Kim Essiambre Background informationGenresHard rock heavy metalMembersRachel MayKim EssiambreAngie ManlyPast membersMarlene HammerleJen MoffittMichelle ChapmanMelody Baetens Contents 1 Biography 2 Discography 3 See also 4 ReferencesBiography editBroadzilla was formed as an all female metal punk band in 1996 by Detroit singer guitarist Rachel May 2 The original lineup also consisted of bassist Michelle Chapman then known as Michelle Fields guitarist Marlene Hammerle and drummer Jen Moffitt This lineup released the four song self titled EP Broadzilla on cassette only in 1996 Drummer Angie Manly joined in 1997 2 By 1999 shortly before the release of the band s first full length album the second guitarist spot was occupied by Melody Baetens under the stage name Melody Licious 3 The band released the CD Broadzilla vs the Tramp o Lean in October 1999 4 The album featured a cover of No More Fun by the band Feisty Cadavers 5 Melody Licious was pictured on the album and credited with guitar and backing vocals but in reality she only contributed backing vocals to the track Cum Guzzlin Whore Bassist Kim Essiambre joined in early 2000 2 A short time later Baetens departed and was not replaced Baetens later joined the Detroit glam band the Sirens and also turned up in the Detroit garage punk band Gore Gore Girls as did another former Broadzilla guitarist Marlene Hammerle 6 In April 2001 Broadzilla won their first of six Detroit Music Awards for best hard rock heavy metal artist 7 Their second album Lady Luck was released in October 2001 8 9 To date the album has sold more than 8 000 copies Included on the album were the lead track Ecstasy for which a full music video was produced 10 a cover of the 1968 song Love Child by Diana Ross and the Supremes 5 and two remixes of the original track Liquor Snatch by Detroit techno DJ Sean Deason 11 In August 2003 Broadzilla toured England for the first time 12 Two more British tours followed in fall 2003 and summer 2004 the two summer tours included high profile appearances at the annual Bulldog Bash music festival 2 Broadzilla continued winning regularly at the Detroit Music Awards picking up additional trophies for best hard rock heavy metal artist in 2002 2003 2005 2006 and 2007 they were not eligible in 2004 7 13 Discography editBroadzilla EP 1996 Broadzilla vs the Tramp o Lean 1999 Lady Luck 2001 Broadzilla B4 Records Song of the Month EP 2002 See also editAll Female Bands List of All Women BandsReferences edit Broadzilla Biography amp History AllMusic Retrieved 2021 07 02 a b c d Callwood Brett Broadzilla Detroit Metro Times Retrieved 2021 07 02 Doster Eve Gore Gore lore Detroit Metro Times Retrieved 2021 07 02 Broadzilla Vs the Tramp O Lean Broadzilla Songs Reviews Credits AllMusic retrieved 2021 07 02 a b Broadzilla Songs AllMusic Retrieved 2021 07 02 Gore Gore Girls Biography amp History AllMusic Retrieved 2021 07 02 a b Detroit Music Awards Foundation Special Honorees www detroitmusicawards net Retrieved 2021 07 02 Lady Luck Broadzilla Songs Reviews Credits AllMusic retrieved 2021 07 02 BROADZILLA Lady Luck CD Razorcake July 9 2007 Archived from the original on 2021 07 09 Retrieved July 2 2021 Broadzilla Ecstasy taken from the album Lady Luck videos antville org April 7 2005 Archived from the original on 2021 07 09 Retrieved July 2 2021 Broadzilla Interview www gravyzine com Retrieved 2021 07 02 PUNK amp OI IN THE UK www punkoiuk co uk Broadzilla Interview www punkoiuk co uk Retrieved 2021 07 02 Talking with the Best Broad in the Business Rachel May of Broadzilla Hip in Detroit Archived from the original on 2014 04 12 Retrieved 2021 07 02 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Broadzilla amp oldid 1190796555, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
