We've decided that each issue we'll bombard an artist recently debuting with a hot CD with 40 questions pertinent and impertinent. This issue it's the turn of exciting American grunge band GRAMMATRAIN.

15. What's your favourite sport?
"Watching TV."

16. Favourite town?
"Portland, Oregon."

17. Favourite movie?
"Star Wars."

18. Favourite book?
"Thomas Covenant series by Stephen R Donaldson."

19. Favourite music?
"70's rock, '90's stuff."

20. Who are your favourite artists?
"Larry Norman, The Doors, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Soundgarden."

21. Most underrated artist/band?
"Poor Old Lu."

22. Why?
"Not seen enough or heard enough."

23. Choose: - Oprah Winfrey or Ricky Lake
"David letterman - he's funny and he's on late."

24. - Amy Grant or Michael W Smith
"Amy Grant." (from Paul)

25. - Coke or Pepsi
"Pepsi."

26. -TV or radio
"Neither."

27. What irritates you most?
"Traffic."

28. Name a social issue you really feel connected with/explain.
"Abortion. The politics of it always seem to cover up the reality of it."