Motograter is teasing something – and the fans are already going crazy

Motograter appears to have reunited with their former frontman Ivan Moody, according to a former band member, as per theprp. Michael “The Kidd” Stewart, who played the band’s eponymous instrument in the early 2010s, seemingly disclosed the reunion on his social media platform.

To date, there has been no official confirmation from the band regarding this development. Moody led the band in the early 2000s before leaving to achieve success with the multi-platinum groove metal band Five Finger Death Punch.

Motograter is an American nu metal ensemble established in Santa Barbara, California, in 1995. They are renowned for their self-constructed, eponymous instrument, assembled from industrial cable and guitar components, which produces a distinctive bass timbre, and for adorning themselves with tribal-style body paint during live performances.

During the original formation period from 1998 to 2001, the band issued two EPs, “Hugh Chardon” and “Indy”. In 2002, Ivan “Ghost” Moody replaced the founding vocalist Zak Ward, leading to the release of their debut studio album, “Motograter”, in 2003.

The group entered an indefinite hiatus in 2005, disbanded following a single reunion concert in 2006, and subsequently reformed in 2008 with a new lineup headed by vocalist Michael “Angel” Woodruff. They issued the EP Pre-Release in 2009 and conducted touring activities until their disbandment in 2011.

In 2013, the band reassembled once more and performed at Slipknot‘s Knotfest in 2014. That December, Woodruff departed, and James Anthony Legion assumed the vocal duties. The band released their second studio album, “Desolation”, in 2017.

The ensemble was established in Santa Barbara, California, in 1995 by Robert Bruce “Grater” Butler, the inventor of the motograter instrument, and percussionist Joey “Smur” Krzwonski. During their formative years, they explored a diverse range of sounds and instrumentation.

The original duo was expanded into a full band in late 1998 with the inclusion of vocalist Zak “The Waz” Ward and primary drummer Chris “Crispy” Binns. Their debut EP, Hugh Chardon, was released in 1999.

Later that year, amidst the recording of their second EP, Indy, they incorporated Eric Gonzales, who managed electronics and sampling. In January 2001, Motograter was introduced to Dez Fafara of the band Coal Chamber, leading to a contract with his newly established Sever Records.