On January 28th, 2026- Motionless In White kicks off the new year by unleashing new single "Afraid Of The Dark" via Roadrunner Records. This electrifying track marks as the band's first new release since their album 'Scoring The End Of The World', which was released in 2022. Motionless In White currently comprises of members Chris Motionless (vocals), Justin Morrow (bass), Ricky Olson (guitar), Ryan Sitkowski (guitar), Vinny Mauro (drums). You can watch the music video directed by Max Moore below.
Fans are very ecstatic about "Afraid of the Dark" due to the nostalgia it brings back to old school Motionless In White Fans. After first taking a listen to this song, it feels like I am listening to their 'Creatures' album. With a blend of synth, blast beats, powerful riffs and heavy vocals; you are taking a trip down memory lane and reliving your old Myspace era.
"20 years ago, I stepped into a tour van with my best friends, having no idea what was next every mile we drove down the road... Funny enough, we broke down two hours later in the AM hours in a snowstorm. We had to sleep on the floor of a rest stop on the side of the Interstate and wait what felt like forever for a tow truck. We were forced to cancel the first few shows of our first tour ever, and to figure out how to scrape up every cent we could to try and get the van fixed and get back on the road. Nothing was ever going to stop us. There was never a doubt that we would find a way to live out our biggest dream and set a precedent for anything standing in our way."
-Chris Motionless (vocals)
He adds, "On our 20-year anniversary, that spirit is burning just as hot as it was on that day. We refuse to settle, refuse to let any opposing force stop us from clawing our way up from hell, and we refuse to fear the dark of the unknown. I want the story of MIW to inspire anyone listening to not fear the unknown, but to run head first into it with everything they've got. This song is about taking control of your destiny and writing the script of your own future without any doubt or apprehension. For those of you who have been with us for any part of the last 20 years, this one is for you. If you mean it, you will make it."
If you want to hear "Afraid Of The Dark" live, the band will be joining Bring Me The Horizon on part two of their North American tour. You can view the dates below and see if they will be performing in an area near you!
4/28 — Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena
4/29 — Montreal, QB — Centre Bell
5/1 — Worcester, MA — DCU Center
5/2 — New York, NY — Madison Square Garden
5/4 — Baltimore, MD — CFG Bank Arena
5/5 — Pittsburgh, PA — PPG Paints Arena
5/7 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena
5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome to Rockville*
5/11 — St. Louis, MO — Enterprise Center
5/12 — Kansas City, MO — T-Mobile Center
5/13 — St. Paul, MN — Grand Casino Arena
5/15 — Rosemont, IL — Allstate Arena
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple Festival *
*Festival Date
