Motionless In White Release Emotional New Single ‘R.I.P.’ Featuring Skylar Grey Ahead Of New Album Decades
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With just weeks to go until their return to Australian stages, Motionless In White have kicked off the next era with another look at what’s coming on album number seven.
The Scranton heavyweights have unveiled “R.I.P.” featuring Skylar Grey, the latest preview of their upcoming record Decades, arriving July 17th via Roadrunner Records.
Accompanied by a cinematic new video directed by Jensen Noen, the creative behind the band’s Werewolf and Sign Of Life visuals, the track leans into atmosphere over aggression, pairing piano with layered synth textures and soaring dual vocals.
Motionless in White ‘R.I.P.’ feat. Skylar Grey video
Chris Motionless on the track
Frontman Chris Motionless says the collaboration elevated the song beyond where he originally imagined it:
“Skylar’s voice brought it to another level that I never could have achieved on my own.”
He also opened up about the meaning behind the track:
“I really love the lyrics for this song. Even though I wrote it through a romantic lens, I love that it can be applied to any moment in your life when you’ve had a falling out with someone you deeply care about, whether that’s a best friend, family member, or romantic partner.”
Chris continued:
“The song really hones in on the deafening silence that follows after you’ve said hurtful things to one another that you wish you could take back. It’s meant to capture the tension that exists in that quiet space of separation. You want to apologize and make things right, but you don’t know how. You want to tell them you love them more than anything and can’t live without them, but there’s a lot of pain on both sides that has to be confronted first. All the while, you’re left with the crippling uncertainty of whether the relationship can ever recover and move forward, or if it’s destined to be laid to rest and gone forever.”
On the road
The new release lands as Motionless In White prepare for a massive touring cycle across North America and continue building anticipation for Decades, which features guest appearances from Skylar Grey, Corey Taylor and Anthony Martinez.
The band recently wrapped an arena run alongside Bring Me The Horizon and now head into their own headline campaign ‘The Sweat and Blood Tour‘, beginning in July before expanding later in the year.
Motionless in White | 2026 Australian tour
The timing couldn’t be better for Australian fans, Motionless In White are only days away from landing back on local stages.
Motionless In White Australian Dates
Wednesday, June 24th – Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne
Speaking about the record’s direction, Chris reflected on the band’s evolution:
“We were never afraid to take risks. This band has not only lasted two decades, but we’ve also outlasted all of the obstacles we’ve faced. We’re still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is Motionless In White, we’re going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We’re finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It’s always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I’m proud we haven’t gotten comfortable.”
He finished:
“Decades is definitely heavier than some of our past albums. Our current world bred more aggressive energy, anger, and resistance.”
