Skrape Reunion Plans From Billy Keeton Hit With Cease And Desist

Plans to revive early-2000s nü-metal outfit Skrape have reportedly encountered legal complications, as vocalist Billy Keeton’s recently announced reunion initiative has been met with a cease and desist notice.

The band originally disbanded in 2004 after releasing two albums through RCA Records, ‘New Killer America’ and ‘Up The Dose’, during the height of the nü-metal era. In recent weeks, Keeton began teasing a return before formally announcing a new version of the band on March 8.

In a statement unveiling the proposed revival, Keeton introduced what he described as a new lineup and creative direction for the group’s next phase:

“SKRAPE has always been about energy, intensity, and connection with the fans. This isn’t about looking backward — it’s about building something powerful moving forward. We’re writing new music, and the goal is to take this band into the next chapter the right way.”

The announcement outlined plans for new music, live performances, and a modernized approach intended to honor the band’s legacy while pushing its sound forward. During their original run, Skrape toured alongside acts including Pantera, Slayer, Static-X, and Disturbed, while their single “Waste” gained traction on Billboard charts.

However, according to a March 11 report from Loudwire, an attorney representing an undisclosed party connected to the band’s rights has issued a cease and desist order related to Keeton’s use of the Skrape name. The notice is said to have been filed on February 20, 2026.

Attorney Tom Player of Florida-based Player Entertainment Law told the publication:

“Billy Keeton has gone rogue and does not have the right to unilaterally co-opt the Skrape name.”

No additional legal details or responses from Keeton regarding the filing have been publicly disclosed at this time.

Skrape is widely believed to have been co-founded in the mid-1990s by Keeton alongside drummer Will Hunt, with guitarist/keyboardist Brian Milner and bassist Pete Sison also serving as early members. Following the band’s breakup, Hunt went on to join Evanescence, while Milner later performed with Dope.

Whether the proposed reunion will move forward amid the legal dispute remains unclear as fans await further updates.

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