Motown Rage
Encyclopedia
Motown Rage is an American
rap metal
band from Detroit, Michigan
. They have released two albums. They were signed to Psychopathic Records
sublabel Hatchet House
from 2007 until 2009.
, Insane Clown Posse
, and Pantera
. After going through several member changes, Ray and 2Def were the only remaining members of the group. In 2000, they were asked to back up Insane Clown Posse on their Bizaar
/Bizzar
tour. Ray and 2Def accepted and played guitar and bass with the duo throughout their tour. After the tour, Ray and 2Def decided to create another band that would perform a genre they called "Rap and Roll" or "Gangster Metal"."
After touring with the group Mob Mentality, Ray and 2Def approached MC Sadistic to provide lead vocals for their new band. They chose Sadistic because he had an understanding of the hip hop
scene from touring with multiple hip hop groups such as Insane Clown Posse, Mystikal
, Onyx
, Das Efx
, Eminem
, and House of Krazees
. After ageeing to join the group, the trio recruited Burn-1 as the fourth member and called their band Motown Rage after their home town of Detroit. On June 3, 2005, they released their self-titled debut album under Jab Records.
, Motown Rage was announced to have signed with Hatchet House
. In the following months, the group toured with Insane Clown Posse
, Boondox
, and Necro on the Hallowicked Tour. On April 3, 2009, Motown Rage released their second album, With Us or Against Us. Later that year, on October 16, the group announced that Frank "Foot" Hannah had joined the group as their new drummer.
In 2009 it was announced that Motown Rage was no longer on Hatchet House according to their blog on myspace.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rap metal
Rap metal
Rap metal is a subgenre of rap rock which fuses vocal and instrumental elements of hip hop music with heavy metal.-History:Rap metal originated from rap rock, a genre fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip hop with rock...
band from Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. They have released two albums. They were signed to Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records
Psychopathic Records, also known as "The Hatchet", is an American independent record label based in Farmington Hills, Michigan that specializes in hip hop music. The label was founded in 1991 by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse....
sublabel Hatchet House
Hatchet House
Hatchet House is the sub-label of independent record label Psychopathic Records, based in Royal Oak, Michigan in the United States, which was formed in 2007 by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.-History:...
from 2007 until 2009.
Formation
Razor Ray and 2Def began in the band Harms Way. The group toured nation-wide with several bands including Kid RockKid Rock
Robert James "Bob" Ritchie , known by his stage name Kid Rock, is an American singer-songwriter, musician and rapper with five Grammy Awards nominations...
, Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
, and Pantera
Pantera
Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. Formed by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul and Dimebag Darrell in 1981, bassist Rex Brown would join in late 1981 with vocalist Terry Glaze. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as...
. After going through several member changes, Ray and 2Def were the only remaining members of the group. In 2000, they were asked to back up Insane Clown Posse on their Bizaar
Bizaar
Bizaar is the seventh studio album by Insane Clown Posse. Released on October 31, 2000, it is the second half of the Bizzar Bizaar double album, released the same day as its companion album, Bizzar.- Release and reception :...
/Bizzar
Bizzar
Bizzar is the sixth studio album by Insane Clown Posse. Released on October 31, 2000, it is the first half of the Bizzar Bizaar double album, released the same day as its companion album, Bizaar.- Release and reception :...
tour. Ray and 2Def accepted and played guitar and bass with the duo throughout their tour. After the tour, Ray and 2Def decided to create another band that would perform a genre they called "Rap and Roll" or "Gangster Metal"."
After touring with the group Mob Mentality, Ray and 2Def approached MC Sadistic to provide lead vocals for their new band. They chose Sadistic because he had an understanding of the hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
scene from touring with multiple hip hop groups such as Insane Clown Posse, Mystikal
Mystikal
Michael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
, Onyx
Onyx
Onyx is a banded variety of chalcedony. The colors of its bands range from white to almost every color . Commonly, specimens of onyx contain bands of black and/or white.-Etymology:...
, Das Efx
Das EFX
Das EFX is an American hip hop duo. It consists of emcees Skoob and Dray...
, Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
, and House of Krazees
House of Krazees
House of Krazees was an American hip hop group from Detroit, Michigan. The group was composed of the rappers R.O.C., Paul Methric and Jamie Spaniolo. House of Krazees performed a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and was active from 1993 until 1997....
. After ageeing to join the group, the trio recruited Burn-1 as the fourth member and called their band Motown Rage after their home town of Detroit. On June 3, 2005, they released their self-titled debut album under Jab Records.
Hatchet House
At the 2007 Gathering of the JuggalosGathering of the Juggalos
The Gathering of the Juggalos is an annual festival put on by Psychopathic Records, featuring performances by the entire label as well as numerous well-known musical groups and underground artists. It was founded by Robert Bruce, Insane Clown Posse , and their label in 2000...
, Motown Rage was announced to have signed with Hatchet House
Hatchet House
Hatchet House is the sub-label of independent record label Psychopathic Records, based in Royal Oak, Michigan in the United States, which was formed in 2007 by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.-History:...
. In the following months, the group toured with Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse is an American hip hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the "wicked clowns" Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore...
, Boondox
Boondox
David Hutto is an American rapper from Covington, Georgia. Hutto is most commonly known as Boondox, whose stage persona is that of a killer scarecrow. He is currently signed to Psychopathic Records.-Biography:...
, and Necro on the Hallowicked Tour. On April 3, 2009, Motown Rage released their second album, With Us or Against Us. Later that year, on October 16, the group announced that Frank "Foot" Hannah had joined the group as their new drummer.
In 2009 it was announced that Motown Rage was no longer on Hatchet House according to their blog on myspace.
Band members
- Sadistic "James Johnson" - lead vocals
- Ray "Razor Ray" Reyes - guitar, backing vocals,
- Steve "2 Def" Berger - bass
- Frank "Foot" Hannah - drummer