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Afraid of the Dark (Motionless in White song)

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"Afraid of the Dark"
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Single by Motionless in White
ReleasedJanuary 28, 2026
Genre Metalcore [1]
Length4:38
Label Roadrunner
Songwriters
  • Chris "Motionless" Cerulli
  • Drew Fulk
  • Justin DeBlieck
  • Ricky "Horror" Olson
  • Stephen Sopchak
  • Tom Hane
Producers
  • Drew Fulk
  • Justin DeBlieck
Motionless in White singles chronology
"Witness the End"
(2025)		"Afraid of the Dark"
(2026)
Music video
"Afraid of the Dark" on YouTube

"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" Olsen, 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. The single was also the band's first song to hit number one on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs chart. [2] [3]

Contents

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. [4] The band released the song on January 28, 2026, marking the band's 20-year anniversary. [5] 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". [6]

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. [7]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [8]

Motionless in White

Production

Charts

Chart performance for "Afraid of the Dark"
Chart (2026)Peak
position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [9] 1
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [10] 22
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [11] 35
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [12] 67
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [13] 60

References

  1. ↑ Brown, Paul (January 29, 2026). "Motionless In White Excite With Screamy New Song 'Afraid Of The Dark'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Motionless in White | Biography, Music & News | Billboard". Billboard . Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ Tepper, Ned (February 10, 2026). "Motionless In White Score First No. 1 On Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs Chart". Blunt Magazine . Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Motionless in White To Release New Single 'Afraid Of The Dark' In January". Blabbermouth.net . November 16, 2025. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ Garner, Emily (January 28, 2026). "Motionless In White unveil new single and video, Afraid Of The Dark". Kerrang! . Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ Adams, Gregory (January 28, 2026). "Hear Motionless In White's first new song in 4 years "Afraid of the Dark"". Revolver . Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  7. ↑ Sophie, Anna (February 6, 2026). "Motionless In White: The Complete Setlist From the Start of the European Tour, 2026". Impericon. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Afraid Of The Dark / Motionless In White / Credits / Afraid Of The Dark / Motionless In White – Tidal". Tidal . January 28, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Motionless in White Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard .
  10. ↑ "Motionless in White Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard .
  11. ↑ "Motionless in White – Afraid of the Dark". Top 40 Singles.
  12. ↑ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. February 12, 2026. Retrieved February 20, 2026.
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