Stigma (Italian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | Mondovì , Italy |
| Products | Albums, EPs, demos |
Stigma was a metal band originating from Mondovì, Italy, formed in 2000. They began their career playing Metalcore, but over time, their sound incorporated elements of Melodic Death Metal, Deathcore, and Grindcore.
Their releases include the albums When Midnight Strikes! (2008) and Concierto for the Undead (2010), both issued under the US label Pivotal Rockordings. The 2010 record featured production by Jona Weinhofen, guitarist of Bring Me the Horizon. Distribution in Japan and Australia was handled by Stomp Entertainment. The digital EP The Undertaker was crafted with the production expertise of Simone Mulanori, Brandan Schieppati (of Bleeding Through), and Mick Kenney (Anaal Nathrakh), all founders of Bombs of Death Productions. The cover artwork was created by Daniel McBride, recognized for his collaborations with Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, and After the Burial.
The video for "The Undertaker" was directed by Salvatore Perroni, who has previously worked with bands such as Devildriver and Suicide Silence.
Success
Their first full-length, When Midnight Strikes! (2008), earned praise from major international metal publications including Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, and Legacy. Notably, Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden commended the album during his radio show.
Stigma toured extensively across Europe, culminating with a performance at Belgium’s Ieperfest, sharing the stage with acts like Bring Me the Horizon and August Burns Red. In 2010, they played concerts in Hungary and Denmark alongside bands such as Amon Amarth, Legion of the Damned, Vader, Eluveitie, and Marduk. Additionally, they served as the opening act for Bleeding Through in Rome on June 15, 2010.
Demos
- 2003: Metamorphosis (Independent release)
EPs
- 2005: Epitaph of Pain (Nocturnal Brights)
- 2011: The Undertaker (Pivotal Rockordings, digital release only)
Albums
- 2008: When Midnight Strikes! (Pivotal Rockordings)
- 2010: Concierto for the Undead (Pivotal Rockordings, Stomp Entertainment)
Current
- Stefano "Vlad" Gehrsi – Lead vocals
- Andrea Bailo – Guitarist
- Giacomo "Jack" Poli – Guitarist
- Stefano Ghigliano – Drums and percussion
- Flavio "Magna" Magnaldi – Bass guitar
Former
- Morgan Ferrua – Guitar
- Davide Garro – Guitar (live performances)
- Gabriele Chiarla – Drummer
- Matteo Diano – Bass guitar
External links
- Stigma on MySpace