Finalists in national Zippo Hot Tour Competition - 2005

Winners of K-Rock, Hard Rock Winter Rock Challenge - 2005

WARPED TOUR Artists - 2005, 2006

WXDX X-Fest Artists - 2005

Winners of Rolling Rock Hard & Heavy Rock Wars - 2004

Crank the gain up to eleven, add hurling, high-octane riffs, snarling vocals, pounding rhythms, and unforgettable hooks, and you’ve got Pittsburgh’s MOTORPSYCHOS. Three girls and a guy, this commanding quartet fuses its dark and driving metal sound with feverishly rhythmic punk, and enduring melodies, pushing the envelope by challenging airwaves infested with watered-down, cookie cutter, "alternative" rock.

MOTORPSYCHOS formed in 2000 and underwent a line-up shift in late 2003, adding a second guitar, and sharing vocals between the three front-women. The resulting effect was an overall heavier sound, as well as an infectious blend of songwriting, and instrumental and vocal layering.

Piston Whipped, MOTORPSYCHOS’ second full-length CD, was released in early 2005, to the accolades of their audiences and the media alike. Their music and hard work continue to win the praises of publications on all levels (from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to national mag, ROCKRGRL, and international publications, Metal Maidens and Metal Maniacs).

The MOTORPSYCHOS are regulars at the annual WARPED TOUR, and in 2005, were one of ten bands chosen nationwide as finalists in Zippo’s annual competition, the Hot Tour. They were also winners of the K-Rock, Hard Rock Winter Rock Challenge competing against 107 other bands, and winners of the Rolling Rock Hard & Heavy Rock Wars held at Nick’s Fat City in Pittsburgh.