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Afraid of the Dark (Motionless in White song)

"Afraid of the Dark" is a song by American metalcore band Motionless in White. Written by vocalist Chris "Motionless" Cerulli, Drew Fulk, Justin DeBlieck, Ricky "Horror" Olson, Stephen Sopchak, and Tom Hane, it was produced by Fulk and DeBlieck. The song was released on January 28, 2026, through Roadrunner Records, and was the first single for the band's upcoming seventh studio album, Decades. The single was also the band's first song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.

Background and release
On November 13, 2025, while performing in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the band announced they would be releasing the band's first new song in 4 years in January 2026, ahead of the band's European tour, and the release of a seventh studio album later in the year. The band released the song on January 28, 2026, marking the band's 20-year anniversary. Lyrically, the song has been described as "reflecting tough times", with numerous references to previous songs in the band's discography, with the band stating the song "unites the band's past, present and future". ==Live performances==
Live performances
The song debuted live on February 5, 2026, in Glasgow at the first show of the band's Afraid of the Dark Tour. ==Personnel==
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal. Motionless in White • Chris "Motionless" Cerulli – vocals • Ryan Sitkowski – lead guitar • Ricky "Horror" Olson – rhythm guitar • Vinny Mauro – drums • Justin Morrow – bass Production • Drew Fulk – production • Justin DeBlieck – production • Zakk Cervini – mixing, mastering ==Charts==
Source: Wikipedia ↗
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