Motorband

Motorband was formed in 1984 by Libor „Máca" Matejcik. Motorband have played at all the big rock and metal festivals. After a change of personnel involving the return of erstwhile founder drummer Dan „Hafo" Haftstein (ex- KREYSON), the current formation crystalized at the beginning of 2008. These likable musicians have played in the last ten years in various successful bands in the Czech metal scene. The fresh young talent added to the old warhorses meant younger blood and provided more fire on the stage: The charismatic singer Radek Popel, the guitarist Martin Przeczek and the bass player Sláva Safonkin. Motorband's new, 2008 formation has also written completely new song material. The German producer Jan Nemec is responsible for the new production sound. Under his direction, the new studio recording was produced in the summer 2008 at the Hannover Magic Minds Studio. The completed album appears under the name „Heart of the machine" and contains thirteen (13) tracks. This new work is significant because of it's rich sound, the powerful guitars and a drum sound that drives the music forwards. This is completed with a vocal performance that will inspire rock fans. Alongside the combined melodic and powerful songs there are also fine ballads. Motorband's album „Heart of the machine" is due for release 15 March 2009. The last CD has been produced in 2017 with name 'V' because it is fifth in order. Formation of group in 2017 was Luděk Struhař- lead vocal, Libor Matejčík - guitar, back vocal, Jan Jiříček -guitar, back vocal, Karel Adam - bass guitar, back vocal, Ivo Batoušek - drums-voc. At the end of the year 2018 Ivo Batoušek leaving Motorband. He has been replaced by Stanislav Pliska in March 2019 who have very rich experiences with drums from Sagittari and Final Fiction. Stanislav has studied on JAMU university and worked like teacher in Brno.