Associated with the late 1970s post-punk and industrial movement, the formation sound blended elements of punk, psychedelia, and early industrial music, incorporating science-fiction themes, tape experimentation, distorted acid rock guitar, and electronic noise.
They've been forerunners of the 1980s industrial music sound.

Guitarist Helios Creed didn't not appear on the very first album but soon became the major member with Damon Edge.
In August 1995 Damon Edge was found dead in his Redondo Beach apartment in California.
Helios Creed revived the Chrome name for various recordings and performances.