Motionless In White Explode With Heavy Standalone Single ‘Timebomb’

Following two short days of teasing, Motionless In White explode onto the scene with their “heavy as fuck” standalone single “Timebomb”. The track was highly-anticipated by fans – such as myself – and we were not disappointed. The track features both rapid riffage and low-tuned chugs, giving every fan of heavy music something to headbang to. The song shows Motionless In White venture into a whole new avenue of sound for the band. The “Disguise” band forgoes the horror and gothic vibes for a more confident and hopeful song with a modern metalcore style. “Timebomb” is more inline with the encouraging “570” than most of the band’s heavier tracks such as “Soft” or recent single “Thoughts & Prayers“.

Despite the track being incredibly different from most of their material, the song was met with much praise from the fanbase. Some thought the track sounds like nothing the band has ever tried before, while others made comparisons to the heavier tracks found on the band’s sophomore record “Infamous”. I previously made the connection to the band’s track “570” and I also think it follows the sound of previous single “Creatures X: From Beyond The Grave” as well. Follow along with the article for more in-depth information regarding the explosive new Motionless In White song, “Timebomb”.

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Motionless In White is:

Chris “Motionless” Cerulli – vocals

Ryan Sitkowski – lead guitar

Ricky “Horror” Olson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals

Vinny Mauro – drums

Justin Morrow – bass, backing vocals

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The Timebomb Visualizer Video

While “Timebomb” did not receive a traditional music video with footage of the band, it did get an exciting visualizer video. The suspenseful video was directed and created by OhrangeCo (Logan Beaver). The band’s own Ricky Olson contributed with the editing and coloring of the video, and additional footage was supplied by Tiltshift Visual and my old pal Gabor Toth. I think the video is great and it does a great job at conveying the tone of the track. The talented team was able to put together a unique and worthy music video despite ignoring the conventional trends of the genre. This is impressive in its own right, and it’s nice seeing Ricky assist in the production of another music video.

Timebomb Is An Absolute Banger

“Timebomb” is the definition of a banger. The track comes in quick, hits hard, and has an additive chorus to match. The track had a ton of hype to live up to, and it is safe to say it blew those expectations out of the water. The song is a wild ride that never stops, and it even features a full breakdown and a heavy outro. The pre-chorus and second chorus features more of the fan-favorite singing of Ricky Olson. Additionally, the song showcases one of Chris Motionless’ most expressive and flexible performance to date.

“Timebomb” is the perfect song to feature more of Ricky’s singing. With some assistance with the singing, the track will sound huge during a live performance. Fortunately, the band is going on tour next month, so the track released at the perfect time. I am confident the crowd will be rowdy when Timebomb goes off.

The Bridge Between The Quarantine Experiments And The 2022 Album

Shockingly enough, while Timebomb is one of the best metalcore tracks of 2021, it will not be on the upcoming Motionless In White album. In a video, Chris Motionless explained that the song was released to hold fans over until the new album releases in early 2022. The purpose of the track is to bridge the end of the 2020 Quarantine Experiments and the release of this upcoming record.

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While “Timebomb” may not represent the upcoming record, it is a certified banger that is sure to have its own place within the band’s discography. I find this refreshing, as the band is maintaining a consistent stream of content even between records. 2019 had Disguise, 2020 had the 2020 Quarantine Experiments and Creatures X, 2021 has “Timebomb”, and 2022 will house a brand new full-length record. Not to mention the band put on -not one – but two livestreams within the last two years. Motionless In White fans may just be the luckiest fans in the world.

Metal Shell Reacts to Motionless In White | Timebomb

Want to see what I thought about the track in real-time? I recorded my initial reaction to “Timebomb” during the premiere of the track. Please check out the video below to see how “Timebomb” kept me headbanging the entire time!

Need More Motionless In White In Your Life?

Need more Motionless In White even after the banger that is “Timebomb”? I recommend you revisit – what I consider to be – the top 10 underrated Motionless In White songs. These songs deserve more love, and it is our job to give them that love.

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Additionally, I recommend checking out the products of Motionless In White’s 2020 Quarantine Experiments. The lockdown allowed the band to tap into their experimental side and exercise a ton of creativity. What better way to enjoy the bridge between these experiments and the upcoming record than to revisit the other side of the bridge?

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What did you think of “Timebomb”? Are you excited for the upcoming Motionless In White record? Share your thoughts down in the comments.