Motograter just lately introduced their first reunion present for this September on the Blue Ridge Rock Competition, although the information got here from the competition and never the band themselves. Now in a prolonged assertion, Motograter has defined their reunion, who’s concerned within the band, and why one sure (and unnamed) member is not going to be returning.
“With information reaching retailers reminiscent of Steel Injection, ThePRP.com, Final Guitar, and extra, I suppose the scenario warrants being addressed within the type of a press release from the band. We had been attempting to go about this the simplest approach potential, following the trail of least resistance, however I suppose the inevitable has arrived. I might prefer to shine a lightweight on what is occurring and what our thought course of has been, relating to Motograter.
“In the beginning, this was executed for the followers. We’re continually being requested if the band goes to proceed; time and again. It has been a number of years since anybody has heard from Motograter; furthermore, it has been a number of years since anybody has seen or heard from one member specifically. I wish to level out that we aren’t right here to tug anybody’s title via the mud or make anybody look unhealthy.
“That is not what that is about in any respect. What this IS about, is the hope that the band may proceed with out violent, abusive habits. Maybe, the band may exist with out the toxicity that has plagued the band for much too a few years. Possibly, the band may proceed with out rampant substance abuse. Anybody near Motograter in any respect is aware of there has all the time been one factor that has stopped this band from prospering… Sure, there may be all the time the prospect that sure previous members have modified their lives for the higher or have rehabilitated themselves, however the likelihood is extremely unlikely.
“It is true that Blue Ridge Rock Competition has introduced Motograter as one of many acts on the 2023 lineup; alongside Pantera, Shinedown, Limp Bizkit, Lamb of God, Megadeth, and plenty of, many extra. Earlier than this announcement was made, various steps had been taken in an effort to guarantee Motograter‘s future, no matter that could be.
“The trademark to the Motograter title was secured, via help from leisure attorneys and different councils. The rights to the Motograter music had been bought and purchased. And eventually, a model new Motograter instrument was constructed from scratch; a brand new design if you’ll. We’re not at present answerable for the Motograter Fb web page.
“I will depart it as much as the followers to determine if they need the band to proceed on this new route or not. The Motograter machine is larger than us all and as everyone seems to be conscious, it has undergone many line-up adjustments and has taken on a number of iterations over time.
“This ever-evolving tribe simply will not appear to go away. 2023 marks 20 years because the authentic Motograter album was launched that includes Ivan Moody. As cliché as it’s to say, lots of the present members poured their blood, sweat, and tears into making a second album occur. A number of sacrifices had been made, lives had been modified, and we might prefer to see this factor proceed…
“The members concerned at present are James Anthony Legion, Mylon Man, Dustin “Skunk” Anderson, and myself, Noah “Shark” Robertson. We’ve additionally been in talks with guitarists, J.R. Swartz and Jesse Stamper. Some individuals could keep in mind J.R. from the Ozzfest days of Motograter…”
Motograter has been very on-again, off-again over time. The band initially shaped in 1995 after which broke up in 2005. There was a reunion present in 2006, after which a full reunion between 2008 and 2011. Then got here the second breakup, adopted by (you guessed it) a reunion that lasted between 2013 and 2018. Motograter has solely launched two albums – a self-titled in 2003 and a sophomore effort referred to as Desolation in 2017 – in addition to three EPs between 1998 and 2009.
Motograter‘s large declare to fame was that they had been fronted by Five Finger Death Punch vocalist Ivan Moody between 2002 and 2005. Moody seems on Motograter‘s debut self-titled album, which spawned songs for soundtracks like NASCAR Thunder 2004 and The Texas Chainsaw Bloodbath.
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