Motionless in White was founded in 2005 by members Chris Motionless, who played guitar and lead vocals, Angelo Parente on drums, Frank Polumbo on guitar, and Kyle White on bass during high school. With a sound, at the time, being influenced by alternative rock, emo and post-hardcore bands, they then changed to melodic metalcore and gothic metalcore sound.
Within the year after the release of their demo, new member Josh Balz was added as the band's keyboardist, Frank Polumbo took over on bass and new members, Michael Costanza and TJ Bell were added to the band as the new guitarists, moving Chris Motionless solely to lead vocals.
In 2007, they recorded their first EP The Whorror and released it the same year through Masquerade Recordings. After touring in support of The Whorror, Motionless in White had written enough songs to complete a full-length album. The album was named When Love Met Destruction. It was recorded in 2008 initially at Soundmine recording studio then finished at Zach Neil's home by Dave Cutrone and Zach Neil, and was released the same year on Masquerade Recordings.
After the release of When Love Met Destruction, bassist Frank Polumbo departed Motionless in White due to unknown reasons, leaving Bellevue, Washington native, Ricky "Horror" Olson as their new permanent bass player in October 2009. Months later, Motionless in White entered the studio during May 2010 to record their debut full-length, Creatures, released in October 2010 through Fearless, and claimed the 175th slot on the Billboard Top 200 charts, and No. 6 on the Heatseekers chart.
In early 2012, Motionless in White contributed to the Kerrang! Metallica The Black Album: Covered on the song, "My Friend of Misery."
Motionless in White decided on working with two separate producers to accomplish a very wide array of sounds and styles for Infamous. It was then announced that Infamous was to be produced by Jason Suecof and musician Tim Sköld. On September 25 "Devil's Night" was released as the first single for the album. On November 13 2012, the music video for the single "Devil's Night" was released, along with the full album itself. Infamous initially hit No. 53 on the Billboard 200, No. 19 on Top Rock Albums, No. 9 on Top Independent Albums, and No. 5 on Top Hard Rock Albums. On April 23, the band released the third single from Infamous, "America", accompanied by a lyric video. On June 3, another video, directed by Slipknot percussionist Shawn Crahan, was released for the single. The video also starred Slipknot percussionist Chris Fehn. On June 11, 2013, Motionless in White released the Deluxe Edition of Infamous, featuring remixed and remastered versions of all the original tracks, alongside two new songs, remixes by Celldweller, Combichrist and Ricky Horror, and re-recorded drums by Richter.
On 2014, February 5, the band confirmed that they covered "Du hast" by Rammstein for the Punk Goes... compilation series, Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2. On April 23, 2014, the band's third studio album, Reincarnate, was announced through social media, with an intended release date of September 16, 2014, also included featured artists such as; Dani Filth of Cradle of Filth in "Puppets 3 (The Grand Finale)", Maria Brink of In This Moment in "Contemptress" and Tim Sköld in "Final Dictvm".
In early 2016, vocalist Chris Motionless has stated that their new album will not be released through Fearless Records. On June 23, 2016, Motionless In White released the single titled "570", from the band's forthcoming studio album, which will be released via Roadrunner Records. On October 31, Roadrunner announced the album was to be titled Graveyard Shift. The band reached out to the fans with a contest to design the new album's artwork. The album also features a collaboration with Korn frontman Jonathan Davis on the song "Necessary Evil". On January 26, the band released the second single from Graveyard Shift, titled "Eternally Yours". A day later, it was revealed that Graveyard Shift is set to be released on May 5, 2017. On March 3, the band released their third single, "LOUD (Fuck It)".
On May 6, 2018, Chris Motionless announced via Instagram that a new record would be released in 2019. He claimed that he, along with Ryan Sitkowski and Ricky Olson, would begin full-time writing prior to touring with Warped Tour that summer. On April 17, the band announced their new album Disguise set for release on June 7, 2019. On the same day, they released two singles off of the album titled "Disguise", which had been premiered at Earthday Birthday in Orlando a few days prior, and "Brand New Numb". On May 10, the band released their third single "Undead Ahead 2: The Tale of the Midnight Ride" and its corresponding music video. On June 5, a few days before the album was due to drop, the band premiered the song "Thoughts & Prayers" on BBC's Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter. This was the first appearance of lead guitarist Ryan Sitkowski performing vocals on a record. On June 27, the band released a corresponding music video for their second single of the album, "Brand New Numb".
In May 2020, during a livestream interview, Chris Motionless announced that they were already working on their next album, and assured that the songs for the album will be heavier, although the recording could be delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 9, the band released their cover of The Killers' "Somebody Told Me" on streaming music services. On October 23, 2020 the band released a single "Creatures X: To The Grave" in celebration of the Creatures 10th anniversary. The era-defining song is a true throwback to the album that helped start it all for Motionless In White. Chris Motionless revealed that “Creatures X: To The Grave” was inspired by “Creatures” and has similar elements to the original song that fans will easily recognize. To further celebrate the milestone, Motionless In White hosted a special deadstream event that happened on October 28, where they performed Creatures full for the first time ever. During the performance, they also debuted “Creatures X: To The Grave” live for the fans that tuned in.
On May 14, 2021, the band released “Voices: Synthwave Edition” a mellowed out and haunting version of the song “Voices” off their 2017 album, “Graveyard Shift.”
This latest addition to their discography is the last of what they call their “2020 Quarantine Experiments.”
After celebrating the ten year anniversary of their debut album 'Creatures' with their first one deadstream, Motionless In White announced the details of a second 'deadstream' event.
On June 9, the band performed at the Pennhurst Asylum in their home of Pennsylvania. A building with a dark and distressing past, it is also said to be one of the most haunted spots in the whole state. Set against the backdrop of beautifully sculpted stone angels, shadow-filled windows, and creaking lanterns, the deadstream at the Pennhurst Asylum was a dream come true to the band according to the lead singer Chris Motionless.
On July 1, they released the music video for Thoughts & Prayers, the last one off their album Disguise released in 2019.
On August 20, Motionless in White released a new song called "Timebomb". An accompanying music video, which was directed by Logan Beaver.
Motionless in White frontman Chris "Motionless" Cerulli stated about the track: "We are really excited to release a new piece of music to bridge the gap between all of the COVID downtime and our next record coming in 2022. 'Timebomb' felt like a great stand-alone track to touch on the heavier side of the band and to give fans something to headbang to during our return to touring this September. It feels so good to be getting back to work, and 'Timebomb' feels like a perfect way to celebrate the 'next normal.'"
On March 11th, Motionless in White have just announced the details of their new album, Scoring the End of the World and have debuted a music video for the lead single, "Cyberhex."
Singles
2009 - Ghost in the Mirror
2010 - Abigail
2011 - Creatures
2011 - Immaculate Misconception
2012 - Puppets (The First Snow)
2012 - Devil's Night
2012 - If It's Dead, We'll Kill It
2013 - AMERICA
2014 - Reincarnate
2014 - Dead as Fuck
2015 - Break the Cycle
2016 - 570
2017 - LOUD (Fuck It)
2017 - Rats
2017 - Eternally Yours
2017 - Necessary Evil
2018 - Voices
2019 - Disguise
2019 - Undead Ahead 2: The Tale of the Midnight Ride
2019 - Brand New Numb
2019 - Another Life
2021 - Thoughts & Prayers
2021 - Timebomb
2022 - Cyberhex
Cobwebs
Motionless in White Lyrics
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Since I've stopped to take a look at all the changes in my life.
So many friends have come and gone.
But all those summer nights still burn inside my lungs.
I hope you will not forget this either.
Forever.
And I bet I'm not the only one who thinks.
I regret not holding on closely.
The past it the past, and I'm letting it kill me.
If I just had one wish I'll tell you what it'd be.
I'd bring back all the bands inside the dome.
And one last time have a fucking show.
Life is what you make it, and I believe in this.
What happened to the familiar faces I've come to miss.
And I bet I'm not the only one who thinks.
I'm stuck in the past with all the friends I'm losing.
I regret not holding on closely.
The past is the past, and I'm letting it kill me.
This sinking ship can't hold much water.
How much longer?
How much longer?
Until these lights are dead and gone.
I will scatter the ashes of what's left of this place I call home.
And to fight this fatal attraction,
Just to sit inside and hang my head too low.
Living in the shadows of the scars.
The past defines just who we are.
And I bet I'm not the only one who thinks.
I'm stuck in the past with all the friends I'm losing.
I regret not holding on closely.
The past is the past and I'm letting it kill me.
The past lives.
Motionless in White's song "Cobwebs" explores the theme of nostalgia and regret. The lyrics begin by reflecting on how long it has been since the singer has taken the time to appreciate the changes that have occurred in their life. They then express a sense of loss as they acknowledge how many friends have come and gone. Despite this, memories of those friends are still cherished, especially of the summer nights they spent together.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a deep longing for the past and the people and experiences they have left behind. They lament not holding on closely to those special moments and people in their life. They express immense regret, as they believe their inability to do so is slowly killing them.
The theme of nostalgia builds to a climax in the refrain, where the singer talks about their desire to bring back some special memories, that one last time they could have a show with all their friends in attendance. They stress the importance of making the most of life, as they are concerned about how much longer they have to live.
As the song progresses, the singer seems resigned to their fate while expressing their pain of living in the shadows of the past. They realize that the past defines who they are, and while they are not the only ones to suffer from nostalgia, they are letting it consume them.
Line by Line Meaning
How many years have passed me by?
It's been a while since I last reflected on the changes in my life.
Since I've stopped to take a look at all the changes in my life.
I haven't taken the time to assess the changes in my life.
So many friends have come and gone.
I've lost track of all the friends I've made and lost over the years.
But all those summer nights still burn inside my lungs.
I still remember all the fun I had with my friends during the summers, and it still affects me emotionally.
I hope you will not forget this either.
I hope you won't forget about the experiences we shared together.
Forever.
I want our memories to last a lifetime.
And I bet I'm not the only one who thinks.
I'm sure others feel the same way I do.
I'm stuck in the past with all the friends I'm losing.
I'm too caught up in the past and can't move on from losing my friends.
I regret not holding on closely.
I wish I had cherished my friendships more and held onto them tightly.
The past it the past, and I'm letting it kill me.
I can't move on from my past and it's affecting my present and future.
If I just had one wish I'll tell you what it'd be.
If I could have any wish, it would be to relive the memories of my past with my friends.
I'd bring back all the bands inside the dome.
I would bring back all the bands that I used to enjoy watching perform on stage.
And one last time have a fucking show.
I want to attend a concert with my friends one last time before moving on.
Life is what you make it, and I believe in this.
I believe in the power of shaping my own life through my actions and choices.
What happened to the familiar faces I've come to miss.
I'm wondering what happened to the people who were once close to me that I've lost touch with.
This sinking ship can't hold much water.
This situation is precarious and won't last forever.
How much longer?
I can't endure this situation much longer.
Until these lights are dead and gone.
Until this chapter of my life is over and the memories fade away.
I will scatter the ashes of what's left of this place I call home.
I'll leave behind the remnants of this place that once meant so much to me.
And to fight this fatal attraction,
To break free from this dangerous emotion that's holding me back.
Just to sit inside and hang my head too low.
To avoid facing reality and feeling regretful.
Living in the shadows of the scars.
To be haunted by the memories of past pain and trauma.
The past defines just who we are.
Our past experiences shape us into the person we are today.
The past lives.
Our memories and experiences will never truly disappear.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chris Cerulli, Richard Allen Olson, Angelo Joel Parente, Ryan Christopher Sitkowski
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vlad Ilchuck
Cobwebs: "The past is the past and I'm letting it kill me"
Reincarnate: "Leaving the past to the grave,so we can reincarnate"
570: "No longer haunted by the past"
F3arscape
Your valid
Loren Lloyd Pingal
Oww you noticed that
New Acc
Creatures album never gets old, it's always interesting.
DarkWarrior206
It’s the best album!
Max Life 720
no album they make will top this album
Joe S
Great riffs and drumming, good lyrics too. Always come back to this one.
Juan Mendez
It is....i cry alot cus so many memory with an old friend...
Ill be sober n tryin to hold on
Jeremy Mondragon
I just lost my best friend yesterday. He drowned at the beach and this is the first song that came to mind. We had our issues and stopped talking for awhile and now it's too late to say what I gotta say. Patryck Bass I'll always love you brother I hope your in a better place 💜
Liqwiid
Sorry to hear that, This literally gave me Goosebumps