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Motionless in White formed in 2004 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, during the high school years of vocalist Chris Cerulli and his original bandmates. They began under different names—first “One Way Ticket,” then “When Breathing Stops”—before settling on Motionless in White on New Year’s Day 2005, borrowing the name from an Eighteen Visions song. Their earliest gigs took place at local fairs and clubs, with the lineup gradually shifting over the first few years. The band’s earliest EP, The Whorror, was released in 2007 through Masquerade Recordings, and it was followed by a more ambitious effort, When Love Met Destruction, in 2009. These independent releases laid the foundation for their sound, a fusion of metalcore and gothic influences, and established their early fanbase.
The band caught the attention of Fearless Records, who signed them and released their first full-length studio album, Creatures, on October 12, 2010. With Chris Cerulli transitioning to full-time lead vocals and the lineup solidifying around him, the band found its voice on this record. Creatures peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and marked their debut on the Billboard 200. The song “Abigail” became an early fan favorite, and the album’s dark aesthetic and horror-themed lyrics became central to the band’s identity. A lineup change followed in 2011, with long-term guitarist TJ Bell departing and the band preparing to evolve their sound for the next phase.
Their second studio album, Infamous, was released on November 13, 2012. It marked a significant leap in production and creative ambition. The album introduced more industrial and electronic elements, influenced by acts like Marilyn Manson and Nine Inch Nails. It charted at number 53 on the Billboard 200, bolstered by singles like “Devil’s Night” and “AMERICA.” In the years that followed, they became a regular presence on national tours, including Warped Tour and their own headlining circuits, building a devoted fanbase that appreciated their theatrical presentation and genre-blending sound.
In September 2014, Motionless in White released Reincarnate, their third studio album. This release marked a high point in their Fearless Records era, debuting at number 9 on the Billboard 200. The title track, “Reincarnate,” became one of their biggest hits, and the album as a whole was praised for refining their blend of aggression and melody. That same year, they welcomed guitarist Ricky Olson (aka Ricky Horror) into a more prominent songwriting role. The album also featured guest appearances by Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth) and Maria Brink (In This Moment), adding weight to the band’s gothic metal credibility.
Their fourth album, Graveyard Shift, was released on May 5, 2017, marking their debut with Roadrunner Records. This record expanded their sonic range while maintaining the heavy, theatrical core that defined them. The single “LOUD (Fuck It)” became a standout, as did “Eternally Yours,” which has since become one of their most streamed songs. It was also around this time that bassist Devin “Ghost” Sola departed the band, with Justin Morrow joining in his place. Despite member changes, the band retained its focus and continued to deliver ambitious studio work and visually immersive music videos.
On June 7, 2019, Disguise was released as their fifth studio album. Featuring tracks like “Brand New Numb” and “Disguise,” the album continued their commercial momentum, charting on multiple rock charts and showcasing their balance between heavy riffs and anthemic choruses. It was followed by their sixth studio album, Scoring the End of the World, released on June 10, 2022. This project pushed their musical boundaries even further, including collaborations with Mick Gordon, Caleb Shomo (Beartooth), and Bryan Garris (Knocked Loose). The title track and songs like “Masterpiece” received wide attention, with “Masterpiece” peaking high on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.
Across their career, Motionless in White has developed a deep connection with fans through their exploration of emotional and psychological themes, including isolation, mental health, and self-identity. They’ve also been praised for their inclusive message and for cultivating a loyal following known as the “MIW family.” Chris Cerulli, in particular, has used his platform to speak candidly about issues like depression, body image, and staying true to oneself, resonating deeply with listeners beyond the music itself.
The band’s discography now includes seven studio albums: Creatures (2010), Infamous (2012), Reincarnate (2014), Graveyard Shift (2017), Disguise (2019), Scoring the End of the World (2022), and a seventh album currently in development as of 2024. Their influence and longevity in the metalcore and industrial metal scenes can be traced to their ability to adapt, experiment, and remain fiercely connected to their audience. With a career that spans two decades and a sound that refuses to be confined, Motionless in White continues to shape the sound of modern heavy music.
Complete List Of Motionless In White Songs From A to Z
- .Com Pt. II – Creatures – 2010
- 570 – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- – Disguise – 2019
- A-M-E-R-I-C-A – Infamous – 2012
- A-M-E-R-I-C-A (Celldweller Remix) – Infamous [Deluxe Edition] – 2012
- A-M-E-R-I-C-A (Radio Mix) – Infamous [Deluxe Edition] – 2012
- Abigail (featuring Nick Brooks of It Dies Today) – Creatures – 2010
- Another Life – Disguise – 2019
- Apocolips – The Whorror – 2007
- Apocolips – When Love Met Destruction [Limited Edition] – 2009
- B.F.B.T.G.: Corpse Nation (featuring Lindsay Schoolcraft) – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Bananamontana – When Love Met Destruction [Limited Edition] – 2009
- Billy in 4-C Never Saw It Coming – When Love Met Destruction – 2009
- Black – The Whorror – 2007
- Black Damask (The Fog) – Infamous – 2012
- Brand New Numb – Disguise – 2019
- Break the Cycle – Reincarnate – 2014
- Broadcasting from Beyond the Grave: Death Inc. – Disguise – 2019
- Burned at Both Ends – Infamous – 2012
- Burned at Both Ends II – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Carry the Torch – Reincarnate – 2014
- Catharsis – Disguise – 2019
- Cause of Death – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- City Lights – Creatures – 2010
- Cobwebs (featuring Andre Bravo of In Alcatraz 1962) – Creatures – 2010
- Contemptress (featuring Maria Brink) – Reincarnate – 2014
- Count Choculitis – Creatures – 2010
- Creatures – Creatures – 2010
- Creatures (Celldweller “Beauty” Remix) – Creatures [Deluxe Edition] – 2010
- Cyberhex (featuring Lindsay Schoolcraft) – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Dark Passenger – Reincarnate – 2014
- Dead as Fuck – Reincarnate – 2014
- Death March – Reincarnate – 2014
- Destroying Everything – When Love Met Destruction – 2009
- Devil’s Night – Infamous – 2012
- Disguise – Disguise – 2019
- Dragula (Rob Zombie cover) – Creatures [Deluxe Edition] – 2010
- Eternally Yours – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Eternally Yours (Ricky Horror acoustic version) – Graveyard Shift [Japanese CD Edition] – 2017
- Everybody Sells Cocaine – Reincarnate – 2014
- Fatal – Infamous [Deluxe Edition] – 2012
- Final Dictvm (featuring Tim Sköld) – Reincarnate – 2014
- Fool’s Gold – Scoring the End of the World [Deluxe Edition] – 2022
- Generation Lost – Reincarnate – 2014
- Ghost in the Mirror – When Love Met Destruction – 2009
- Hatefuck – Infamous – 2012
- Headache – Disguise – 2019
- Hollow Points – Scoring the End of the World [Deluxe Edition] – 2022
- Holding on to Smoke – Disguise – 2019
- Hourglass – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- If It’s Dead, We’ll Kill It (featuring Brandan Schieppati) – Infamous – 2012
- Immaculate Misconception – Creatures – 2010
- Infamous – Infamous – 2012
- Just When You Thought We Couldn’t Get Any More Emo, We Go and Pull a Stunt Like This – The Whorror – 2007
- Legacy – Disguise – 2019
- London in Terror – Creatures – 2010
- Loud (Fuck It) – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Mallevs Maleficarvm (Tim Sköld Remix) – Creatures [Deluxe Edition] – 2010
- Masterpiece – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Meltdown – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Necessary Evil (featuring Jonathan Davis) – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Not My Type: Dead as Fuck 2 – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Porcelain – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Porcelain: Ricky Motion Picture Collection – Scoring the End of the World [Deluxe Edition] – 2022
- Puppets (The First Snow) – Creatures – 2010
- Puppets 2 (The Rain) (featuring Björn Strid) – Infamous – 2012
- Puppets 3 (The Grand Finale) (featuring Dani Filth) – Reincarnate – 2014
- Queen for Queen – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Rats – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Red, White & Boom (featuring Caleb Shomo) – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Reincarnate – Reincarnate – 2014
- Schitzophrenicannibalisticsexfest.com – The Whorror – 2007
- Scissorhands (The Last Snow) – Creatures – 2010
- Scoring the End of the World (featuring Mick Gordon) – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- She Never Made It to the Emergency Room – The Whorror – 2007
- She Never Made It to the Emergency Room – When Love Met Destruction [Limited Edition] – 2009
- Sick from the Melt (featuring Trevor Friedrich of Combichrist) – Infamous [Deluxe Edition] – 2012
- Sign of Life – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Sinematic – Infamous – 2012
- Sinematic (acoustic version) – Reincarnate [Digital Bonus Track] – 2014
- Sinematic (Combichrist Remix) – Infamous [Deluxe Edition] – 2012
- Slaughterhouse (featuring Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose) – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Soft – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Somebody Told Me (The Killers cover) – Disguise [2021 Special Edition] – 2019
- Synthetic Love – Infamous – 2012
- The Divine Infection – Infamous – 2012
- The Ladder – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- The Seventh Circle – When Love Met Destruction – 2009
- The Whorror – The Whorror – 2007
- Thoughts & Prayers – Disguise – 2019
- Timebomb (STEOTW mix) – Scoring the End of the World [Deluxe Edition] – 2022
- To Keep from Getting Burned – When Love Met Destruction – 2009
- Undead Ahead – Creatures – 2010
- Undead Ahead 2: The Tale of the Midnight Ride – Disguise – 2019
- Underdog – Infamous – 2012
- Underdog (Ricky Horror Remix) – Infamous [Deluxe Edition] – 2012
- Unstoppable – Reincarnate – 2014
- Untouchable – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Voices – Graveyard Shift – 2017
- Wasp (featuring Dessa Poljak of Silencio) – Reincarnate – 2014
- We Become the Night – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- We Only Come Out at Night – Creatures – 2010
- We Only Come Out at Night – When Love Met Destruction [Limited Edition] – 2009
- We Put the Fun in Funeral – The Whorror – 2007
- Werewolf – Scoring the End of the World – 2022
- Whatever You Do… Don’t Push the Red Button – When Love Met Destruction – 2009
- When Love Met Destruction – When Love Met Destruction [Limited Edition] – 2009
Albums and EPs
The Whorror (2007): 7 songs
When Love Met Destruction (2009): 11 songs
Creatures (2010): 15 songs
Infamous (2012): 18 songs
Reincarnate (2014): 14 songs
Graveyard Shift (2017): 13 songs
Disguise (2019): 12 songs
Scoring the End of the World (2022): 17 songs
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