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Motograter
12+ albums
Nu Metalindustrial metalmetalalternative metalNu-metal
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Motograter is an American nu metal band formed in Santa Barbara, California in 1995. The band is known for using a custom instrument, also called a motograter, constructed from industrial cable and guitar parts, which produces a distinctive bass sound, and for performing with tribal-style body paint. Between 1998 and 2001, the original lineup released two EPs, "Hugh Chardon" and "Indy". In 2002, Ivan "Ghost" Moody replaced original singer Zak Ward, and the band released their debut studio album, "Motograter", in 2003. Motograter went on an indefinite hiatus in 2005, played a one-time reunion show in 2006, and reformed in 2008 with a new lineup featuring singer Michael "Angel" Woodruff. The band released the EP "Pre-Release" in 2009 and continued to tour until disbanding in 2011. In 2013, Motograter reformed and performed at Slipknot's Knotfest in 2014. In December 2014, Woodruff left the band and was replaced by James Anthony Legion. The band released their second studio album, "Desolation", in 2017. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
