Fashion Bomb are an American band formed in Chicago, Illinois, United States, in 2003. Fashion Bomb's music spans the metal subgenres, with songs that have elements of heavy metal, industrial, alternative, and nu metal. However, the band is most consistently categorized as industrial metal. The band released their debut album, Devils to Some, Angels to Others, in August 2006. The group is known for their live performances, their "undead" appearance, and their platform boots. History (2003-2007) Fashion Bomb was officially formed in early 2003 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. 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. This 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. The band continued their success, and eventually parted ways with Sen over musical differences. Soon Bambi and Mode were hired 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 2006, the band recorded their first full-length album for indie label Superdead Records. Jamie Duffy of Acumen Nation and DJ Acucrack? co-produced with DreG. Trevor Sadler of Mastermind Studios (NIN, SOiL) mastered the tracks, and Stephen Jensen of