Motograter drummer Noah “Shark” Robertson has issued a press release on the band’s upcoming stay return. Lately it was introduced that the nü-metal outfit could be reuniting for a efficiency at this yr’s ‘Blue Ridge Rock Competition‘, which can be held in Alton, VA from September 07th to tenth.

Robinson himself has since issued the under missive, which presents an evidence as to who’s concerned on this comeback and why the band selected to get again collectively:

“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 making an attempt to go about this the simplest approach potential, following the trail of least resistance, however I suppose the inevitable has arrived. I’d prefer to shine a lightweight on what is going on and what our thought course of has been, concerning Motograter.

Before everything, this was accomplished for the followers. We’re consistently being requested if the band goes to proceed; again and again. It’s been a couple of years since anybody has heard from Motograter; furthermore, it’s been a couple of years since anybody has seen or heard from one member particularly. I wish to level out that we aren’t right here to tug anybody’s title by the mud or make anybody look unhealthy.

That’s not what that is about in any respect. What this IS about, is the hope that the band may proceed with out violent, abusive conduct. Maybe, the band may exist with out the toxicity that has plagued the band for a lot 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’s 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 lots of, many extra. Earlier than this announcement was made, various steps had been taken as a way to guarantee Motograter’s future, no matter that could be.

The trademark to the Motograter title was secured, by help from leisure attorneys and different councils. The rights to the Motograter music had been bought and bought. And eventually, a model new Motograter instrument was constructed from scratch; a brand new design if you’ll. We aren’t at present in command of the Motograter Fb web page.

I’m going to go away it as much as the followers to resolve if they need the band to proceed on this new path 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 through the years.

This ever-evolving tribe simply received’t appear to go away. 2023 marks 20 years for the reason that unique Motograter album was launched that includes Ivan Moody. As cliché as it’s to say, most of the present members poured their blood, sweat, and tears into making a second album occur. Quite a lot of sacrifices had been made, lives had been modified, and we’d 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 might bear in mind J.R. from the Ozzfest days of Motograter…”

Motograter‘s final run got here to an unpleasant finish round 2018 amid a interval of extended lineup points. You will get a quick take a look at the band’s overhauled namesake instrument itself in motion within the under video.