interview from maximum ink:

maximum ink: You have a picture of the Chinese Zodiac on the cover of your CD "Mankind". What does the symbol mean?
schultz: The symbol actually represents chaos.

maximum ink: What is the first single being released off "Mankind" and what's behind it?
schultz: The first single is going to be "Nanu". And the song is basically one person's point of view raging about different social issues.

maximum ink: How would you describe your music to those who have never heard it?
schultz: Our music is a mix of raw energy, emotion, and melody. Not to be placed in any single category.

maximum ink: How did Factory 81 get started and how long have you been playing together?
schultz: Factory 81 was started about 3 ½ years ago when Bill and Kevin, having a band together prior to this, were auditioning new singers and came across Nate. Then Andy [Cyrulnik] would come about roughly a year later when Kevin's girlfriend at the time introduced him to us.

maximum ink: Your music is described as "non-conformist". What is your mission with this CD if any, and what message do you want to convey to your fans?
schultz: This CD doesn't dwell or conform to any certain point of belief. It's just four guys playing music that makes them feel good and in return it's projected into the listening audience.

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