Motograter

A genre-defying (and lineup shifting) metal outfit founded in Santa Barbara, California and based out of Austin, Texas, Motograter take their name from a homemade springed/percussion instrument that's made of heavy cable, cranks, and gears. Delivering an angsty blend of industrial, rap, and experimental nu-metal, the band was formed in 1995 by motograter (the instrument) inventor Bruce "Grater" Butler and percussionist Joey "Smur" Krzywonski. Vocalist Zak "The Waz" Ward and main drummer Chris "Crispy" Binns joined in 1998, and in 1999 the group released their debut EP, Hugh Ch...