[1][failed verification] Bad City was formed in early 2010, but began in 2008 when Chicago-based band Powerspace, including members Kevin Kane and Tommy English, recruited Chicago natives Max Perenchio and Jake Serek as touring musicians.
The band's name is inspired by its members' experience producing their first album in an unfavorable neighborhood in western Chicago, which they referred to as a "bad city".
[2][3] After the completion of their debut album, the band gained the attention of Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, who invited them to his 2010 Summer Rock 'n' Roll Party tour.
[citation needed] Bad City performed the theme song, "Fight as One", for the Marvel Entertainment animated television series The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
I think people hear harmonized guitar solos, big hooks, and gang vocals and quickly assume Hair Metal for convenience sake.