The Motograter reunion might happen differently than the rumors stated

Ivan Moody, the frontman of Five Finger Death Punch, has provided clarification on the Motograter situation following online speculations that he was getting back together with the band, as per theprp. These rumors were linked to remarks made by Michael “The Kidd” Stewart, a former band member, on social media.

Moody clarified that he is “protecting its legacy” rather than rejoining the group in a since-deleted video that was shared on his Instagram stories. In order to achieve this, he has acquired the group’s and its namesake instrument’s trademarks and intends to act as the group’s future creative director. Motograter‘s career has been rocky, with multiple public departures.

In an effort to prevent the band’s identity from being “abused or misused,” Moody stated that he is securing the band’s trademarks.

Through the years I’ve watched, the last two decades I’ve watched that project whittle out into dust on a memory. And it hurt. And knowing that there was so much involved with that and the way that there was so much potential and it was X’d out.

When [Noah “Shark” Robertson (Motograter drummer) and I] started talking, it became very evident to me that there was a lot of people in play. And there was a lot of crap, man. So I decided to buy it. And that’s what I did. I bought the trademark for Motograter and the Machine. And I patented it, the whole spiel. That way, nobody could take it anymore and it couldn’t be abused or misused.

Additionally, Moody vented his resentment on Stewart for initiating the rumors that he would rejoin the gang.

First and foremost, to Michael ‘The Kidd’ Stewart, you bottom-feeding bubbleheaded boob. How dare you step on my toes, spreading rumors and causing commotion. I was so pissed off when I read all that man. This Michael fucking Stewart guy. Who the fuck do you think you are dude? Fucking peon.