Fabulous Disaster

Fabulous Disaster came together in Seattle in the early 2000s, with Jessica 'Jessi' Margera on vocals and guitar. She's the sister of Travis Barker, who drummed for Blink-182. The band put out their first album, 'Deathrace for Candy,' in 2005. Songs like 'Dead End' and 'April Fools' gave them a foothold in the melodic punk scene.

In 2007 they released 'Pristine,' which some critics liked for its lyrics and sound. That same year, guitarist Frank Iero, who was also in My Chemical Romance, got into legal trouble after an incident with a security guard at a show. Iero left the band in 2009. Jessi Margera has spoken openly about dealing with bipolar disorder and substance use, which led to some canceled tours and breaks in activity.

After Iero's departure, Justin Lyons joined on guitar and Chad Robison on drums. They released 'Wildlife' in 2010 and 'Heartbreak City' in 2016. The later album leaned into more personal themes, a shift from their earlier work. Tracks such as 'Next Big Joyride' and 'I Want' kept their punk energy while the writing turned inward.

Fabulous Disaster never became a mainstream name, but they held a steady place in punk circles. Their catalog runs from the scrappy urgency of 'Deathrace for Candy' to the weathered reflection of 'Heartbreak City,' with songs like 'Spoiled' and 'My Static' marking the way.