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Motionless in White’s “Afraid of the Dark” isn’t just a new single — it’s a reminder of everything the band has stood for since its inception two decades ago: clawing your way toward the light, even when it feels impossible.
Released on Jan. 28, the track marks the first offering from the band’s forthcoming album, arriving alongside an accompanying music video. “Afraid of the Dark” showcases Motionless in White at their best — pairing guttural screams with a soaring, melodic chorus and lyrics that cut straight to the core.
“You’ll never know… Yourself till you walk alone… With blind faith and broken bones… So follow the light in your heart… And be not afraid of the dark.”
Following a brief, atmospheric intro, the full band — Chris Cerulli (vocals), Ricky Olson (guitar), Vinny Mauro (drums), Ryan Sitkowski (guitar) and Justin Morrow (bass) — crashes in at once, delivering a message rooted in perseverance and self-belief that longtime fans will recognize instantly.
Most notably, “Afraid of the Dark” reaches back through the band’s history, drawing a direct emotional tie to their 2016 track “570” — a song that became a lifeline for fans navigating their own darkest moments. Both tracks share the same unflinching message: resilience isn’t pretty, but it’s necessary.
That connection is made explicit in the song’s closing moments, which echo one of Motionless in White’s most enduring mantras:
“Fear not the dark, if you mean it you’ll make it.”
“Afraid of the Dark” doesn’t just honor Motionless in White’s past — it reinforces why their music continues to resonate so deeply today. In revisiting the themes that first defined them, the band reminds listeners that growth doesn’t mean ignoring the scars…it means embracing them. Even as they play to massive, sold-out crowds, these Scranton natives will never forget those early days of traveling in a cramped van, enduring harsh conditions for the sake of a dream.
Safe to say, this next era is going to be pretty damn special.
