Here's an interview with Brian of Stigma.  Thank you Brian!

Question:
"Birth date?"

Answer:
"February 6th."

Question:
"City you reside in?"

Answer:
"Minneapolis."

Question:
"Marital status/family?"

Answer:
"Not married, but I do have a girlfriend."

Question:
"Favorite Drink?"

Answer:
"Coffee."

Question:
"Favorite local band?"

Answer:
"There's so many good ones, in so many different genres, that it would be hard to single one out.  A few of them on top would be:  Smilin' Liar, Black Flood Diesel, Nuisance Crew, Subnormal, Sublevel, With, Align, Teething, (formely Thievz Army) Atmosphere."

Question:
"Favorite national band?"

Answer:
"Again there are so many to list.  Tool, Ministry, NIN, American Head Charge, Marilyn Manson, Underworld, Bile, Johnny Cash."

Question:
"Hobbies?"

Answer:
"Bowling."

Question:
"How long have you been with this band?"

Answer:
"I began writing material for Stigma in October of '99 and the full circle was completed in September of 2000."

Question:
"How long have you been entertaining, alone or with a group?"

Answer:
"14 years."

Question:
"How old were you when you first became interested in music?"

Answer:
"I started playing the French Horn in fourth grade, and we had this old piano in our house when I was growing up, that I used to play on.  My dad also taught me how to play the guitar at a relatively young age as well, so I guess for about as long as I can remember."

Question:
"Before this, what kind of experience did you have in the entertainment industry, musical or otherwise?"

Answer:
"Nothing really outside of playing in bands.  I've played a lot of different clubs, in and out of Minneapolis."

Question:
"Musical influences?"

Answer:
"Jimi Hendrix, Black Sabbath, Sex Pistols, Skinny Puppy, Ministry, Dead Kennedys."

Question:
"What's your favorite thing about entertaining?"

Answer:
"When I'm on stage, any problems, or issues I'm dealing with in my personal life go away for that short period of time.  It's definitely an emotional release when performing.  I usually feel better, after a show, because it's like taking a little vacation away from yourself."

Question:
"What's your least favorite thing about entertaining?"

Answer:
"All the work involved in hauling gear, setting it up, tearing it down, and hauling it back to the studio.  Anybody out there want to be a roadie?"

Question:
"What's your most memorable moment on stage?"

Answer:
"With Stigma, it's definitely walking out on stage at 1st Ave., when we opened for American Head Charge and seeing well over 1,000 people looking back at us."

Question:
"What's your most memorable moment off stage, music related?"

Answer:
"The hotel party we had after we played on Halloween in Mankato.  I still can't believe that we didn't get kicked out."

Question:
"Where's your favorite place to perform?"

Answer:
"First Avenue."

Question:
"Is there anything that your fans don't know about you that you think they should?"

Answer:
"I always like to meet and talk to people who enjoy the music.  I'm very accessible as well.  If someone comes up to me at a show I won't blow them off, and I always respond to e-mail."

Question:
"Is there anything that you want to say to your fans?"

Answer:
"I want to send a huge 'Thank You' to all the people that have supported us this far.  It means a great deal to us that you appreciate and enjoy what we're doing."

Question:
"Is there anything that you want to add?"

Answer:
"Please keep your eyes open for our new full length disc.  We will be doing a CD release party in May/June some time and hope to see all of you there.  You can check up for details at:  http://www.stigmaband.com."