Name:Maria Sjöholm

Instrument: Vocals

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Favorite movies: "Pulp Fiction," "Scarface," "Seven," "The Wall," "Bladerunner," "Dudeska-Den," "Zigenarnas Tid (The Time of the Gypsy)".

Hobbies: "When I have time off I usually hang out with my friends or go to the movies. I also have a big interest in photography, which I studied for four years. But right now I don't have much time for hobbies."

Favorite Bands: Black Sabbath, Alice in Chains, Corrosion of Conformity.

First album ever bought: "Abba" by Abba. When I was a little girl I used to love that band...I think I still like them.

Favorite album of all time: Black Sabbath - "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath," Alice in Chains - "Dirt," Pink Floyd - "Wish you were here"

First concert (Who, What & Where): I think it was a Swedish punk band called Ebba Gron in Stockholm a long, long time ago...

Best Concert: I really can't answer that question. I've seen a lot of great concerts. It's too hard to pick one.

Interesting facts: Maria played her first gig at the Club Kaskad at the age of 17. She is a pisces, loves to eat Italian and Japanese food and she usually drinks water, coffee, diet coke, or beer!

References: Before we started Drain STH I played the guitar in a couple of punk/hardcore bands. We never released anything.

Influences: My life First Gig: In a small club in Stockholm when I was 17 years old, I was terrified.

Most Asked Question: I don't know but the stupidest is... "How does it FEEL to be an all female group?"

Usual Answer: "How the fuck should I know!"

Last Book Read: The Horse Whisperer

Second Career Choice: I have never thought about it...

Biggest Professional Thrill: (bästa som hänt i karriären)

Worst Gig: June 26th 1997 - Phoenix, Arizona. It was 115 degrees Fahrenheit in the shade and we played in the sunshine. I almost died that day.

Quote: (typ ordspråk som du gillar/ lever efter) Shit happens!

Most Original Distinction: (kännetecken, både i sätt o utseende tror jag)

Vices: (laster, t ex rökning) Chocolate and foot massage.

Regrets: I never regret anything. I try to learn from my mistakes.

High Point: (nåt skitkul)

Low Point: (nåt astrist)

Life Changing Record: A Swedish punk group called Ebba Grön and there album Kärlek och Uppror from -81.

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