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
Legacy
Motionless in White Lyrics
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Etched in bone
The sacrifice
The war we know
I can feel it in my veins
Laced with gold but rich with pain
Do you want it? Die for it
The choices that we make echo eternity
I'm not afraid to stand up
Fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black
Heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey)
What kind of scars will you leave? (hey)
What kind of blood will you bleed? (hey)
When fear sets the stage for defeat (hey)
What will your legacy be?
The darkest nights, the bitter cold
Live or die
Our truth be told
I can hear it in my chains
A requiem for better days
I will fear not my death or destiny
Because death fears me
What will I become?
Forsaken or beloved?
Too far away to touch
What will I become?
So everybody stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black
Heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey)
Deep are the scars I will leave (hey)
Black is the blood I will bleed (hey)
Yeah, nothing will hide underneath (hey)
What will my legacy be?
The lyrics of "Legacy" by Motionless in White evoke a sense of determination and courage towards achieving one's goals, despite the challenges and sacrifices that may be required. The opening lines, "Forged in blood, etched in bone, the sacrifice, the war we know," refer to the idea that greatness does not come without struggle, and that the sacrifices made in pursuit of one's dreams are what make them worth achieving. The next lines, "I can feel it in my veins, laced with gold but rich with pain," suggest the passion and drive that fuels this determination, likening it to flowing blood.
The chorus of the song reinforces the message of working hard to achieve one's goals, with the lines "Do you want it? Die for it, nothing is ever given 'til you work for it." The lyrics also call attention to the impact that one's choices and actions can have, with the line "The choices that we make echo eternity." The verses continue to emphasize the idea that even in the face of adversity and uncertainty, one must not give up on their dreams. The bridge of the song poses a series of questions about what kind of legacy one will leave behind, with the lyrics "What kind of scars will you leave? What kind of blood will you bleed? When fear sets the stage for defeat, what will your legacy be?"
Overall, "Legacy" serves as a motivational anthem encouraging listeners to work hard and pursue their dreams, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Forged in blood
Our determination to succeed is as strong as steel, it has been tested and won't falter
Etched in bone
Our experiences are etched and will stay with us forever
The sacrifice
We have given up something important to us to achieve our goals
The war we know
We understand the challenges we face and are ready to confront them
I can feel it in my veins
Our willpower runs deep and is ingrained within us
Laced with gold but rich with pain
Our success comes at a cost, and we have paid the price
Do you want it? Die for it
What we strive for is not easily attained, and we must be willing to risk everything to achieve it
Nothing is ever given 'til you work for it
There are no shortcuts in life, and we must put in the effort to reap the rewards
The choices that we make echo eternity
Our decisions have a lasting impact and will be remembered long after we are gone
I'm not afraid to stand up
We will not back down in the face of adversity
Fists up
We are ready to fight for what we believe in
Never gonna give up
We will persevere no matter what obstacles come our way
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
We are energized and fearless, ready to take on anything
Jet black
Our determination is as dark and unyielding as the night
Heart attack
Our passion and drive is intense and unrelenting
Thunder for a soundtrack
Our journey is accompanied by the powerful sound of thunder, symbolizing our strength and determination
What kind of scars will you leave? (hey)
What impact will you have on the world, and what will you leave behind?
What kind of blood will you bleed? (hey)
What sacrifices are you willing to make to achieve your goals?
When fear sets the stage for defeat (hey)
When fear threatens to hold you back, will you rise above it or be defeated by it?
What will your legacy be?
What impact will you have on the world, and how will you be remembered?
The darkest nights, the bitter cold
We have faced our darkest moments and endured the harshest conditions
Live or die
We face life's challenges head on, knowing that the outcome is not certain
Our truth be told
We are honest about our struggles and challenges
I can hear it in my chains
Our past mistakes and struggles are still with us, but they do not define us
A requiem for better days
We mourn the past, but are always striving for a better future
I will fear not my death or destiny
We will not be held back by fear of the unknown
Because death fears me
Our strength and determination is so great that even death itself cannot hold us back
What will I become?
What kind of person will we be, and what will we accomplish?
Forsaken or beloved?
Will we be remembered as a hero or a failure?
Too far away to touch
Our goals may seem out of reach, but we will still strive towards them
Deep are the scars I will leave (hey)
We will make a lasting impact on the world, and our legacy will be remembered for generations
Black is the blood I will bleed (hey)
Our sacrifices will be great, but we are willing to pay the price for our success
Yeah, nothing will hide underneath (hey)
We will not hide from our challenges and struggles, but will face them head on
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chris Cerulli, Ricky Olson, Ryan Sitkowski, Justin Morrow, Vinny Mauro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rancoremis
Forged in blood, etched in bone
The sacrifice, the war we know
I can feel it in my veins
Laced with gold but rich with pain
Do you want it?
Die for it
Nothing is ever given till you work for it
The choices that we make
Echo eternity
I'm not afraid to stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black, heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey!) What kind of scars will you leave?
(Hey!) What kind of blood will you bleed?
(Hey!) When fear sets the stage for defeat
(Hey!) What will your legacy be?
The darkest nights, the bitter cold
Live or die, our truth be told
I can hear it in my chains
A requiem for better days
I will fear not my death or destiny
Because death fears me
I'm not afraid to stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black, heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey!) What kind of scars will you leave?
(Hey!) What kind of blood will you bleed?
(Hey!) When fear sets the stage for defeat
(Hey!) What will your legacy be?
What will I become?
Forsaken or beloved?
Too far away to touch
What will I become?
So everybody stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black, heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey!) Deep are the scars I will leave
(Hey!) Black is the blood I will bleed
(Hey!) Yeah, nothing will hide underneath
(Hey!) What will my legacy be?
@rancoremis
Forged in blood, etched in bone
The sacrifice, the war we know
I can feel it in my veins
Laced with gold but rich with pain
Do you want it?
Die for it
Nothing is ever given till you work for it
The choices that we make
Echo eternity
I'm not afraid to stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black, heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey!) What kind of scars will you leave?
(Hey!) What kind of blood will you bleed?
(Hey!) When fear sets the stage for defeat
(Hey!) What will your legacy be?
The darkest nights, the bitter cold
Live or die, our truth be told
I can hear it in my chains
A requiem for better days
I will fear not my death or destiny
Because death fears me
I'm not afraid to stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black, heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey!) What kind of scars will you leave?
(Hey!) What kind of blood will you bleed?
(Hey!) When fear sets the stage for defeat
(Hey!) What will your legacy be?
What will I become?
Forsaken or beloved?
Too far away to touch
What will I become?
So everybody stand up, fists up
Never gonna give up
I'm lightning, no fear, just adrenaline
Jet black, heart attack
Thunder for a soundtrack
(Whoa-oh-oh, whoa)
(Hey!) Deep are the scars I will leave
(Hey!) Black is the blood I will bleed
(Hey!) Yeah, nothing will hide underneath
(Hey!) What will my legacy be?
@lilith3200
Thanks
@_AllyForley
Thank you, :3
@zaza7452
Helpful for a french fan 🤘 Thx ❤
@awkwardblueberry3310
Thx m8
@iliketoreadcardz
Thanks!
@Wernershnitzl
"And I will fear not my death, or destiny; because DEATH FEARS ME!" may just be one of my favorite lyrics of all time.
@brettwiseman6010
I prefer the heavy stuff but goddamn, this shit goes hard. Love this band’s unique versatility. Incredibly diverse and great album!
@finiket5436
Brett Wiseman same bro but if this song means I can listen to them with the fam then I’m not gonna complain
@gosiula1719
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