Broadzilla was formed as an all-female metal/punk band in 1996, by Detroit singer/guitarist Rachel May. 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. The band released the CD
Broadzilla vs. the Tramp-o-Lean in October 1999. The album featured a cover of "No More Fun" by the band Feisty Cadavers. 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. In April 2001, Broadzilla won their first of nine
Detroit Music Awards for best hard rock/heavy metal artist. Their second album
Lady Luck was released in October 2001. To date, the album has sold more than 20.000 copies. Included on the album were the lead track "Ecstasy" for which a full
music video was produced, a cover of the 1968 song "
Love Child" by
Diana Ross and the Supremes, In August 2003, Broadzilla toured England for the first time. 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). == Discography ==