Skrape Return After 20 Years… But Legal Drama Forces A Brand New Name
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Nu metal fans are finally getting the comeback they hoped for, but it comes with an unexpected twist.
More than two decades after helping soundtrack the early 2000s heavy music boom, Skrape frontman Billy Keeton has officially relaunched the band under a new name: Skrapegoat.
The announcement follows months of uncertainty after Keeton first revealed plans earlier this year to revive Skrape, only for legal objections from members of the band’s original lineup to halt those plans (per Loudwire).
While the dispute over the original name remains unresolved, Keeton has decided the music is more important than the branding, in a statement shared on social media, Keeton explained that fan support convinced him the project deserved to continue.
“When I announced this project, I honestly didn’t know what to expect.”
He continued:
“The response reminded me how much these songs still mean to people, and that meant everything to me. Once it became clear certain people wanted to take the focus away from the music, we had a decision to make. We could look backward, or build something new. We chose to keep moving forward, and I’m even more excited about SKRAPEGOAT than when this all started.”
Rather than viewing the name change as a compromise, Keeton says Skrapegoat marks the beginning of a fresh chapter, the project will feature Keeton’s unmistakable vocals alongside an entirely new lineup, blending familiar material with brand new songs.
At this stage, Keeton remains the only officially confirmed member, the statement also made it clear that the project isn’t trying to erase its history:
“SKRAPEGOAT isn’t about replacing the past.”
“It’s about honoring it while building something even greater for the future.”
Skrape ‘In The End’
The next chapter starts now.
Skrape released New Killer America in 2001 before following it with Up The Dose in 2004, earning a loyal following during nu metal’s commercial peak.
While they never reached the heights of genre heavyweights like Korn or Limp Bizkit, the band developed a dedicated fanbase that has continued to champion their music long after they disappeared.
Whether Skrapegoat can capture that same energy remains to be seen, but one thing is certain, Billy Keeton isn’t ready to let the music stay buried.
