Motionless In White is back and marking two decades of heavy rock resilience. ON their latest single, "Afraid of the Dark," the band issues a profound statement, one that emphasizes their stylistic meld of heavy sonics and melded electronics, all while maintaining that their dedication is as focused as ever.
"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," explained frontman Chris Motionless, detailing the narrative of the new single that revisits to the band's earliest days and durability that became core to the band as a result.
"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."
The anthemic track is another reminder of the power and command of Motionless In White. Combining a huge chorus and a scorching pace, the single is intended to put the world on notice, Motionless In White, two decades in, are still out for blood.
Chris Motionless elaborated, "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."
The single lands as the band prepare for a massive spring touring slate, taking on several supporting dates with Bring Me the Horizon in addition to confirmed festival appearances at both Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple. A current list of dates and cities can be found below. Get tickets - HERE
"Afraid of the Dark," the new single from Motionless In White is now available via Roadrunner Records. Get the single - HERE
MOTIONELESS IN WHITE ON TOUR:
WITH BRING ME THE HORIZON
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
