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
Scissorhands
Motionless in White Lyrics
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I can feel myself wither away, the darkest of evils, this way will become
Isolation, mutilation as predicted this love has torn us apart
From temptation to damnation, my heart bars a distance that you can never comprehend
If you only knew how much I'd die just to hold you without my hands disguised
As the darkness approaches the light, I welcome the dead into my soul
And as vanity strikes with a vengeance to bury me under this 6 feet of snow
I'm a man with scissors for hands, I long for a love that I know I can't have
It's so sad, my heart in your hands, I melt like the snow in the part where you dance
I am immortal, as the look on your face when your walking away
Your pitiful, and the grip on my sanity's starting to sway
Now come and take me away
I keep myself alive just to die more every day.
I wont, I wont let you, I wont let you take this life from me,
I'm not sorry, you deserve everything you get from this
Something wicked this way comes.
Scissorhands.
The lyrics of Motionless in White's song "Scissorhands" seem to be inspired by Tim Burton's 1990 film, "Edward Scissorhands." The singer in the song is incomplete, alone, and unfinished, with flaws in his design that have become his identity. He is aware of his darkness and evil, and he feels himself withering away. His love has torn him apart, leading to isolation and mutilation. He longs for the one he loves, but he cannot have her. He is like Edward Scissorhands, a man with scissors for hands, who is unable to physically touch the woman he loves.
The singer's love for the woman is the central theme of the song. He is willing to die just to hold her without his hands disguised. He welcomes death and darkness into his soul, as he knows he cannot have her. He has fallen in love but is unable to express it in the way he desires.
The song delves into themes of unrequited love, isolation, and darkness. The lyrics express the pain of being unable to express love physically and the consequences it can have on one's psyche. The singer longs for a love that he knows he cannot have, and as a result, he feels incomplete, alone, and unfinished.
Line by Line Meaning
Incomplete, alone and unfinished, my flaws in design are all I've become
I feel inadequate and isolated due to my imperfections and shortcomings.
I can feel myself wither away, the darkest of evils, this way will become
My despair is progressing into something even more sinister and evil.
Isolation, mutilation as predicted this love has torn us apart
Our love was doomed from the start and it has only led to our mutual suffering and isolation.
From temptation to damnation, my heart bars a distance that you can never comprehend
My heart has gone from being tempted by love to feeling completely damned and unreachable, unlike anything you could ever understand.
If you only knew how much I'd die just to hold you without my hands disguised
I would do anything to be able to express my love physically without the limitations imposed by my scissorhands.
As the darkness approaches the light, I welcome the dead into my soul
As I sink deeper into my despair, I become more willing to accept the idea of death as a way to escape my pain.
And as vanity strikes with a vengeance to bury me under this 6 feet of snow
My obsession with my own appearance and self-worth is suffocating me and leading me to my own demise.
I've fallen in love
I have experienced true love despite my physical limitations, but it only adds to my suffering.
I'm a man with scissors for hands, I long for a love that I know I can't have
My physical abnormality has made it impossible for me to experience the love I desire.
It's so sad, my heart in your hands, I melt like the snow in the part where you dance
The thought of you holding my heart makes me feel vulnerable and exposed, but also brings me joy and warmth.
I am immortal, as the look on your face when your walking away
The memory of your departure and the pain it caused me will live on forever in my mind.
Your pitiful, and the grip on my sanity's starting to sway
Your pity towards me only deepens my despair and makes me question my own sanity.
Now come and take me away
I am ready to leave this world and my pain behind.
I keep myself alive just to die more every day.
I am only prolonging my suffering by continuing to exist in this world.
I wont, I wont let you, I wont let you take this life from me,
I am determined to take control of my own fate and not let anyone else dictate the terms of my existence.
I'm not sorry, you deserve everything you get from this
I refuse to apologize for the pain and suffering you have caused me, which has led me to this point.
Something wicked this way comes.
A sense of foreboding and darkness is approaching.
Scissorhands.
The physical limitation that defines and isolates me from the world.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Angelo Joel Parente, Chris Cerulli, Joshua Joseph Balz, Richard Allen Olson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DarkMiao067
Incomplete, alone and unfinished, my flaws in design are all I've become
I can feel myself wither away, the darkest of evils, this way will become
Isolation, mutilation as predicted this love has torn us apart
From temptation to damnation, my heart bars a distance that you can never comprehend
If you only knew how much I'd die just to hold you without my hands disguised
As the darkness approaches the light, I welcome the dead into my soul
And as vanity strikes with a vengeance to bury me under this 6 feet of snow
I've fallen in love
I'm a man with scissors for hands, I long for a love that I know I can't have
It's so sad, my heart in your hands, I melt like the snow in the part where you dance
I am immortal, as the look on your face when your walking away
Your pitiful, and the grip on my sanity's starting to sway
Now come and take me away
I keep myself alive just to die more every day.
I wont, I wont let you, I wont let you take this life from me,
I'm not sorry, you deserve everything you get from this
Something wicked this way comes.
Scissorhands.
@grellmotionless2680
Creatures is still one of the best albums
@tylereastburn1721
agreed
@bobbydunn10
its perfection.
@bringmethellamas1733
right! i dont know why people hated it so much
@WutangBizkit
Bring Me The Llamas what r u talking about?? its beloved by MIW fans, u must b thinkig of Infamous. which btw i loved too
@Savag3ly
Their latest stuff hasn't had the same kick for me. Maybe I'm not listening to the right songs or haven't given the nee stuff a chance, but I loved every song from CREATURES and found myself skipping songs on succeeding albums.
@sikkco
This song has so much emotional power behind it!
@viciousoz4188
Watch the movie.
@moistenedwall1003
@@viciousoz4188 listen to the song
@marcelderkum1218
I keep myself alive Just to die more everyday 🖤🖤