Vocalist Billy Keeton‘s recent attempts to resurrect the defunct nü-metal outfit Skrape were derailed this past March when it was revealed he was facing a cease and desist from undisclosed individuals associated with the band’s rights. Keeton, who fronted that outfit in the late 90s and early aughts, has since revealed those objections came from original members of the band.
Having encountered an impasse over that reunion, today, July 18th, Keeton announced his new project: Skrapegoat. The following statement was issued regarding the matter:
“Billy Keeton Introduces SKRAPEGOAT
Earlier this year, Billy Keeton announced his plans to revive the SKRAPE brand and return to the stage. The response made one thing abundantly clear: the connection fans had with this music had never faded.
The announcement was met with an enthusiastic response from longtime supporters eager to hear Billy‘s unmistakable voice once again. Although the original announcement had only a brief opportunity to reach fans, the excitement surrounding the existing catalog and the promise of new music confirmed one thing: This project deserved to move forward.
As the vision continued to take shape, legal objections from certain members of the original lineup brought the project to an unexpected standstill. Months were spent working toward a resolution.
When it became clear there was no immediate end in sight, the decision was made to move forward under a new identity.
More than a new name, SKRAPEGOAT represents the next evolution of Billy Keeton‘s creative journey. Built around Billy‘s unmistakable voice and a powerful new lineup, the project embraces the music fans have connected with for years while opening the door to an exciting new era of original material.
“When I announced this project, I honestly didn’t know what to expect,” says Billy Keeton.
“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.”
SKRAPEGOAT isn’t about replacing the past.
It’s about honoring it while building something even greater for the future.
The next chapter starts now.
Please Note: The original SKRAPE pages have been temporarily reactivated so longtime followers could see this announcement.
@skrapegoat will be the official home for all news, music, tour dates, and future announcements. The original SKRAPE pages will be deactivated again in the coming days.”
