Former Motograter member Michael ‘The Kidd’ Stewart recently issued a clarification regarding rumors about Ivan Moody’s potential reunion with the band. He addressed the speculation in a statement shared on Facebook.
Stewart’s statement aimed to clarify his previous comments that had been interpreted as confirmation of Moody’s return to Motograter.
“Great. I made the news again,” Stewart said. “I want to be 100% clear: I did NOT confirm anything. My ‘confirmation’ is based solely off public posts from both Noah and Ivan.”
He continued to explain the source of his previous statements.
“Information that is available to everyone to see,” he added. “If there is any confirmation, they confirmed it. Give them the credit.”
The speculation surrounding Moody’s potential return has drawn attention to the band’s complex history and unique musical identity.
Equipboard reported that Motograter was formed in 1995 in Santa Barbara, California, by Bruce “Grater” Butler, who invented the band’s signature motograter instrument made from industrial cable and guitar parts. The band later relocated to Austin, Texas. It became known for their distinctive nu metal sound that incorporated this custom-built instrument.
Moody’s tenure with Motograter lasted from 2003 to 2006, during which he served as the band’s frontman before eventually joining Five Finger Death Punch. Last.fm noted that the current lineup includes Noah “Shark” Robertson, who has been the band’s drummer since 2013. His recent social media posts, along with Moody’s, sparked the reunion rumors that Stewart felt compelled to address.
The band’s history has been marked by numerous lineup changes and periods of inactivity. Live Metal documented that various incarnations of Motograter have emerged over the years. The band’s Wikipedia page lists nearly 30 past and present members across multiple hiatuses and reformations.
The clarification comes amid ongoing speculation about potential changes within the metal music scene involving former band members. This highlights the continued interest in Motograter’s unique place in the nu metal landscape and the enduring appeal of potential reunions among fans of the genre.
