MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Celebrates Twenty Years With Ambitious Decades

Celebrating two decades as a band, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE returns with Decades, a 14-track album that serves as both a retrospective of the Scranton outfit's evolution and a confident step into heavier, more electronic territory. Following 2022's Scoring the End of the World, the record balances blistering metalcore with gothic electronica, industrial rhythms and an impressive slate of guest appearances.

Produced by Drew Fulk alongside Justin "JD" deBlieck, Decades layers dense electronic textures over the band's signature metallic foundation without sacrificing its aggressive edge. Frontman Chris Motionless delivers one of his most versatile vocal performances to date, shifting seamlessly between punishing screams and soaring clean melodies while tackling themes of digital fatigue, toxic online culture and personal resilience.

The opening title track establishes the album's intensity immediately, pairing fast-paced riffing from guitarists Ryan Sitkowski and Ricky Olson with Justin Morrow's driving basslines and Vinny Mauro's relentless drumming. The song pays tribute to the band's earlier sound while setting the heavier tone that carries through much of the album.

Guest appearances help define several of the record's standout moments. "Playing God" features SLIPKNOT vocalist Corey Taylor on a blistering indictment of online hostility, culminating in a crushing breakdown. On the atmospheric ballad "R.I.P.," Skylar Grey's ethereal guest vocals provide a striking contrast to Chris Motionless' dynamic vocal range. Elsewhere, Anthony Martinez adds another layer to the industrial-inspired "Blood Rave."

Stylistically, Decades moves comfortably between crushing metalcore and adventurous experimentation. "Log In//Crash Out" explores digital dependency through pulsating electronic textures, while "Love at First Bite" and the band's cover of Corey Hart's "Sunglasses at Night" embrace a distinctly 1980s-inspired gothic aesthetic. Tracks such as "Count Back from Zero" and "Sanctified" deliver massive choruses seemingly built for festival crowds and arena stages.

Although the album's frequent stylistic shifts occasionally disrupt its momentum, Decades succeeds as an ambitious celebration of MOTIONLESS IN WHITE's first twenty years. By embracing both its heavier roots and its growing fascination with electronic and industrial influences, the band delivers a diverse, engaging record that should satisfy longtime fans while continuing to expand its audience.