Motograter was founded in San Antonio, Texas in 1995 by Bruce "Grater" Butler playing the Motograter, Joey "Smur" Krzywonski on percussion, Chris "Crispy" Binns on drums, and Zak "The Waz" Ward on vocals.
In 2000 during the recording of their first album, Indy, they added Eric Gonzales who handled electronics and samples.In 2001 they added guitarist Neil Godfrey. 2002 saw the departure of Godfrey, Gonzales, and Zak. They found a new guitarist in Matt "Nuke" Nunes, and a new vocalist in Ivan "Ghost" Moody.
In 2003 they released their first major label album entitled Motograter. It was the first Album to feature real guitars instead of samples. Before the album was even released, they added second guitarist JR, and Zak re-joined the band handling electronics/samples and also providing back-up vocals, making the band a 7-piece.That summer, Nuke left the band and they remained a 6-piece for a little while but eventually replaced Nuke with Ty Fury.
In the summer of 2004 Ty Fury would be replaced with Aaron aka "A-Bomb", and the band announced that they had begun work on a new album. Later on, Zak would leave the band again. The band chose not to replace him.
In the fall of 2004, the band toured without Bruce and Smur, leaving drummer Crispy as the only constant original member. In place of using the Motograter, they were accompanied by bassist Johnny Nailz. It was emphasized that this line-up was only for this tour but it was unclear whether or not Smur and Bruce had left for good or not.
In 2005 Motograter announced their hiatus to give time for side projects. However, the band played a one time re-union show in 2006 at the Delicious Rox Festival in which Ivan made it perfectly clear to fans and band members alike that he was finished with Motograter. Nuke and JR returned on guitar, along with Bruce on the Motograter with Crispy rounding out the rest of the lineup. After this show it was unclear what the rest of the members would choose to do.
In 2009, it was announced that the band was "back" with a "new breed" line-up based out of Santa Barbara, California. This lineup also included a bass player, playing alongside the motograter. The lineup was announced as Angel on vocals, Nuke on guitar, Tyler Hole on guitar, Mylon Guy on bass, Twitch on drums, and Bruce on the motograter.
The lineup played one show in Las Vegas, NV under the name "Out Of Curiosity" to test the new material on a live unbiased crowd before deciding to adopt the Motograter name. The set did not feature the Motograter.Before any touring commenced Bruce left and was replaced with Mark Nosler, leaving Motograter with no original/consistent members.
The "New Breed" sound is more in the direction of extreme metal and away from the tribal/aggro-rock of the original Motograter. The band's current demos do include electronics, however do not feature percussion which was an integral part of the original Motograter sound. The use of a traditional bass also adds a different feel, giving the band an even more full low end sound.
Motograter announced that they would be joining Mushroomhead in the fall of 2011 on a tour, called The Slaughterhouse Roadshow and featured Psychostick, Blue Felix, Ventana and Tenefly Viper. One week before the first day of the tour, Motograter posted to their Facebook page that they had disbanded, and would therefore not participate in the tour. Many rumors have been circling on the reasons for the disbanding, however it is unclear as to what really happened.
The band apparently removed Nuke from all administration privileges on their Facebook page, but he has released a statement on his personal page stating that:
”In regards to recent events involving former members of my band, I would like to say that those members are of no consequence to the ultimate outcome of Motograter and the music produced under that name... Unfortunately, those former members decided to step out of the project at a crucial time and sabotage their careers and an inevitably successful tour, but the music will continue and Motograter will morph into something bigger and better, as we have always proven to do. Much love to our loyal fans and keep an ear open for what is next.”
“Nuke decided he was going to fire members for no reason. My fellow band members and I had enough of his controlling ways and quit in support of our brothers.”
In February 2014, Motograter reunited under another new lineup, including returning members Angel on vocals, Nuke on guitar and Mylon Guy on bass. The line up was rounded out by new members Noah "Shark" Robertson on drums, Kery "Venom" Glennon on guitar, Lane Steele on percussion and Michael Stewart on the motograter. Originally J.R. Schwartz was announced as a returning member, but didn't make it to the band's rehearsals. The band played their first show in two years on February 8, 2014 in Santa Ana, CA, after which Lane Steele was let go. The band will not comment on the reason. The band stated on stage that they will be releasing a new album this year.
Get Back
Motograter Lyrics
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Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
Mother told me
Where you started from
Through these years
I lost my way and
Time has made me melt
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
As long as you are saved
As long as you can hind
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough no to anything
Never gave enough no to anyone
Never gave a fuck
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
Through these years
I lost my way and
Time has made me melt
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
As long as you are saved
As long as you can hind
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough no to anyone
Get back
Get back
Get back
Get back
The song "Get Back" by Motograter is about the feeling of being trapped, cornered, and frustrated. The lyrics express a desire to break free from the constraints of societal expectations and the pressure to conform. The repetition of the phrases "never gonna corner me" and "never gonna give shit" reflect a defiant attitude towards these external forces. The line "you and me is absolutely shit" suggests a disillusionment with relationships and a sense of isolation. However, the song also acknowledges the importance of remembering one's roots and never forgetting where you came from.
Overall, "Get Back" is a song about the struggle to maintain a sense of autonomy and identity in a world that often tries to box us in. It speaks to the frustration and disillusionment that can come with feeling like an outsider or a rebel. At the same time, however, the song hints at a sense of resilience and determination in the face of these challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Get back
I need space and time for myself.
Never gonna corner me
I won't let anyone box me in or limit my choices.
Fuck that
I'm tired of dealing with obstacles and challenges.
So tired of everybody
I'm exhausted from socializing and pleasing others.
Got that
I understand what's going on.
Never gonna give shit
I won't waste my energy on unimportant things or people.
You and me is absolutely shit
Our relationship is meaningless or broken.
Mother told me
My parent taught me a valuable lesson.
Never forget
Always remember.
Where you started from
Your humble beginning or origin matters.
Through these years
During this time period.
I lost my way and
I became confused or uncertain of my direction.
Time has made me melt
The hardships and experiences of life have worn me down.
As long as you are saved
If you're happy and thriving.
As long as you can hind
As long as you can keep going.
I'll never be the same
I won't be unchanged or unaffected by this situation.
And that's fine
It's okay.
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Because I didn't invest enough in relationships or activities.
Never gave enough no to anything
I didn't put in the effort or commitment required.
Never gave enough no to anyone
I didn't prioritize people or relationships.
Never gave a fuck
I didn't really care.
Get back
I need more space and time for myself.
Get back
I'm reinforcing my boundaries.
Get back
I'm distancing myself from the situation or person.
Get back
I need to regroup and refocus.
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@axelwoodstock3053
Get Back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck tact
So tired of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
And your opinion's absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
All these years
I've lost my way and
Time has made me numb
Get Back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck tact
So sick of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
And you and me is absolutely shit
As long as you are safe
And as long as you can hide
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough not to anything
Never gave enough not to anyone
Never gave a fuck
Get Back
Never wanna corner me
Fuck tact
So tired of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
And you to me is absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
Through these years
I've lost my way and
Time has made me numb
Get Back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck tact
So sick of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
Cause your opinion's absolutely shit
As long as you are safe
And as long as you can hide
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough not to anyone
Get back
@ALLEKA666
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
Through these years
I lost my way and
Time has made me melt
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
As long as you are saved
As long as you can hind
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough no to anything
Never gave enough no to anyone
Never gave a fuck
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
Through these years
I lost my way and
Time has made me melt
Get back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck that
So tired of everybody
Got that
Never gonna give shit
You and me is absolutely shit
As long as you are saved
As long as you can hind
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough no to anyone
Get back
Get back
Get back
Get back
@maryh147
Get Back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck tact
So tired of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
And your opinion's absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
All these years
I've lost my way and
Time has made me numb
Get Back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck tact
So sick of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
And you and me is absolutely shit
As long as you are safe
And as long as you can hide
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough not to anything
Never gave enough not to anyone
Never gave a fuck
Get Back
Never wanna corner me
Fuck tact
So tired of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
And you to me is absolutely shit
Mother told me
Never forget
Where you started from
Through these years
I've lost my way and
Time has made me numb
Get Back
Never gonna corner me
Fuck tact
So sick of everybody
You got that?
Never gonna give an inch
Cause your opinion's absolutely shit
As long as you are safe
And as long as you can hide
I'll never be the same
And that's fine
Cause I never gave enough to anyone
Never gave enough not to anyone
@creeper6987
I grew up listening to this singer most of my life damn love this metal to be honest great sound.
@Joey-mt3dy
You grew up with Ivan moody
@dietcokeisdelicious5006
I wonder why Motograter played without their body paint on “The American Apathy Tour”? I’m shocked that the Motograter “Ivan Era” fell apart quickly when they were featured in magazines, soundtracks, and even played Ozzfest.
@creeper6987
@@dietcokeisdelicious5006 The reason no body paint anymore cause they aren't fearful of the government anymore so they reveal themselves more and don't hide while talking about freedom through their music tbh motorgraters first album is about Anarchy especially get back is about freedom so yeah maybe dude you're comment rings true. One of my hero's that I grew up listening to is Ivan from motorgrater he is a freedom fighter at the end of it get back and new design on the same album is about the government he's the real reason I became an anarchist growing up.
@creeper6987
@@dietcokeisdelicious5006 Motorgrater mate are the freedom fighters of the past the new design and get back song is proof of this
@AirsoftGuys141
Some of ivans best screaming was in motograter
@rustyshackleford2792
the silent gamer so true
@No-xr9wj
oh yes! so much better than 5FDP
@madcow4664
Fuck yes! Wish Moody never would've left.
@No-xr9wj
Mad Cow exactly!