[1] Formed in Cincinnati in the late 1990s by James A. Rota II and Emily Burton, Fireball Ministry relocated to New York City before eventually settling in Los Angeles.

In 2000, the band performed at the two-day "November Dismember" metal music festival in San Bernardino, California, playing on the second day.

In the fall of 2006, original drummer John Oreshnick took a leave of absence due to family matters and was replaced by Yael for the band's subsequent tour.

James A. Rota II considered becoming an ordained minister but was initially dissuaded due to potential legal and tax complications.

Nevertheless, he eventually became ordained and officiated the wedding ceremonies of Matt Deis of CKY and Erica Beckmann in November 2005, as well as Bam Margera and Missy Rothstein in February 2007.

Several tracks from the album Fireball Ministry, including "Kick Back," "End of Story," and "Fallen Believers," were featured on the soundtrack of the television series Sons of Anarchy.