Stigmata

 Today in 1990 Stigmata released there debut EP Strength in Hate

Troy, New York Hardcore Punk (early), Hardcore Punk/Metalcore/Groove Metal (later)

Status:On Hold

Years active: 1989-2016

New York metal unit Stigmata was formed in 1989 by singer Bob Riley, guitarist Mike Maney, and bassist Dan Walsh, all of whom previously teamed in the short-lived Cranial Abuse. Lineup changes regularly plagued the group during their formative years, and after the completion of their first two albums, The Calling of the Just and The Heart Grows Harder, second guitarist Jason Sunkes signed on in late 1992, with drummer Jason Bittner recruited in early 1994. Following the third Stigmata LP, Hymns for an Unknown God, Maney left the group, which continued on as a four-piece. Bassist Buddy Armstrong replaced Walsh for the Redemption Songs EP, and in 1997 Bittner went on a leave of absence to tour with Crisis. After a live album, Pain Has No Boundaries, both Maney and Bittner returned to Stigmata for 2000's Do Unto Others...

Cfy Records

Bob Riley Vocals

Jay Bourdeau Guitars

Mike Maney Guitars

Dan Walsh Bass

Pat O'Reilly Drums

Side A

1. Thawing

Side B

2. Fed Up

3. Trenchmouth

Recorded at The House of Faith, South Bay Area, Palo Alto, California.