"Hell hath no fury like three chicks torn between the trailer park and insanity - driven punk delirium." If that quote from punk band Broadzilla's website doesn't make you want to pick up a guitar and go crazy, then you really need to hear this band. Hailing from Detroit, and consisting of Rachel May (guitars / vocals), Kim Essiambre (bass / backing vocals) and Angie Manley (drums / backing vocals), this trio have opened for Limp Bizkit and Cypress Hill, won Best Rock Band at the annual Detroit Music Awards three times in a row, and have recently released their second CD, "Lady Luck". I got the chance to ask lead singer and guitarist Rachel some questions.

Hi Rachel, thanks for taking the time to answer these questions.

I'm glad to. Thank YOU!

Your first CD, "Broadzilla vs. the Tramp-O-Lean" sold out in record time. Have you got any plans to re-release it?

We'd like to re-release it someday but we have no immediate plans...it's a "stay tuned" sort of a thing. For now, we're assembling a nice collection of full throttle rock for a new record.

Your second CD, "Lady Luck", has been brilliantly received. How long did it take you to record and were there any major problems you had to overcome?

We laid most of it down during the first weekend and then gradually worked on some vocals and mixing over the next few weeks. We were well rehearsed and we knew what sort of sound we were after and that helped everything run smooth for us. I think the only major problem we had was when I left my lights on in my car and our producer had to jump start my car for me in the rain.

Earlier this year you received the Best Hard Rock Band award at the Detroit Music Awards for the third year in a row. Is it a surreal experience accepting awards or are you getting used to the recognition?

The awards are cool and they make my parents proud but the whole thing is very surreal. It's cool and embarrassing all at the same time. But considering how thankless the business can be at times, it's nice to be recognized in your home town. We have them in our rehearsal studio. But they're kind of getting dusty. I think I need to dust them off.

In 2000 you performed on the opening night of the Limp Bizkit and Cypress Hill tour. How did that come about and would you say that has been one of your 'breaks' as a band?

Limp Bizkit were in town preparing for the opening night of their Napster sponsored tour. It was a big deal then during the Napster fiasco and people had lined the streets for days waiting for their free wristband giving them access to the concert. Durst hit every local media outlet during the week prior and there were tons of music media in town to cover the event from MTV to Rolling Stone and Spin. We managed to get our CD to Fred Durst through a friend and it sparked his interest. Durst sent some of his crew out to see us play at a local venue and the next day Fred called and asked us to open the show. We had a lot of fun and it certainly helped expose the band to a wider audience.

Do you think women need to have more representation in rock? Have their been any particular women who have inspired you to come as far as you have?

I'll be honest, I have probably drawn more inspiration from the boys in rock but there are many women that have inspired me as well. Aretha Franklin for pure heart and soul, Wendy O' Williams for being a crazy chick, Joan Jett for being a rock goddess, Madonna for being Madonna and Courtney Love for being an ass. There's a lot to be said in those women. And yes, there is plenty of room for more chicks in rock!

What bands are you listening to at the moment?

A quick glance at a stack of cds nearby shows the Hellacopters, Motorhead, the Wildhearts, Discharge, the Backyard Babies, Black Sabbath, the Darkness, Queens of the Stoneage, Social Distortion, the Cult, the Black Keys and I love me some Aretha!

You've played a lot of headlining shows and supported some high-profile bands. What's been your best gig?

I loved the Bulldog Bash in England. Fucking loved it! We played with the Wildhearts and they're one of my favorite bands. We stayed on the festival grounds for two days and met a ton of people. It was rock n' roll at it's finest. We also did some shows with Skid Row on our last U.K. tour that were pretty amazing.

What has been the highlight of 2003 for you?

I'd say the release of Lady Luck in the U.K. and our two U.K. tours. I've always wanted to see England and to be there as a result of our music and to be received well was an incredible time for us. The people we met were amazing and the memories we've shared will last forever.

What has the band got planned for next year?

Well let's see, after world domination we're going to Disney World!

Will you be making any New Year's Resolutions?

Will I be making any that I can keep is a better question. That damn rock n' roll is so sinful! I must leave some room for debauchery! So I'm going to pass on all but one resolution this year: I resolve to rock the fuck out all year! Thanks for the fun interview.

Thanks to Rachel Zilla for answering my questions, you can find out more about the band at www.detroitmusic.com/broadzilla.

Originally conducted for www.justwannarock.com