Motionless In White's Chris On 'Creatures' Anniversary, 'Another Life' & New Music | Video Call

We chat via Zoom with Chris Motionless as he tells us about life in lockdown and working on new Motionless In White music remotely. Plus, we reflect on the huge success of the single 'Another Life', taken from the album 'Disguise', and it's incredible remix by Beartooth's Caleb Shomo. Finally, we look towards the upcoming tenth anniversary of MIW's debut album 'Creatures', how Chris reflects on that landmark record and what he has in store to celebrate the occasion.
Interviewer: James Wilson-Taylor
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[@rocksound]

Check out our second Video Call with Chris on 'Creatures X' and their The Killers cover here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rajYlJZ-fd-dm80

[@jackwilliams8315]

If you showed a non-MIW fan two pictures of Chris (1 with makeup and 1 without) they wouldn’t believe it’s the same guy

[@DwightLivesMatter]

I came here as a longterm fan and found him looking very rough... yikes.

[@yellowparx2959]

i did that too and they we're lowkey shocked haha

[@madisonpullen5015]

I Got MCR Tickets And You Didn't What the fuck. He looks fantastic. He just doesn’t have eyebrows.

[@aidankintz9285]

I am going to do this now

[@anenzyme1968]

@@DwightLivesMatter actually I did get mcr tickets

[@gravxyardbby]

I'd let chris motionless crush my entire body and soul and thank him afterwards.

[@sage1629]

Same tho

[@mondongo666]

Same

[@scaryboi2897]

Chris has such a drive for new music and touring, he never gives up and that’s what I love about him.

[@austiny8437]

we need more interviewers like him

[@jacobiniabridge577]

Chris is my favourite vocalist ever. Motionless in white is my favourite band ever. I will always follow this band no matter what, even if now they are a more industrial metal band at the moment

[@Brisk_Deer]

Who else loves Chris Motionless🖤🖤🖤🥀🥀🥀

[@Fenn2026]

Me!

[@erickalynn5812]

you do realize these people do not love us back, right? theyre trying to get rid of us so they can keep the land for themselves while sabotaging the one who created us.

[@niamahmah666]

@@erickalynn5812 luv u

[@welpimametalhead6018]

I love Motionless in white and they are my favorite band. My family is from Scranton so everytime we go up there im always hoping to be able to meet them

[@ambertheangel31]

I Live near Pittsburgh and I just started driving to Scranton and I love it up there. The one thing I want to see the electric city sign

[@yessixflowers]

I love you so much Chris, i hope you'll be okay ❤

[@screamoemo2860]

I would totally like a dark wave album by them! Kinda like The Birthday Massacre sound

[@kyirahhamilton6968]

omg i love the birthday massacre

[@girlswan11]

Yes I need

[@jakejarrell251]

Yasss that'd b sick af

[@XxXHillaryLouiseXxX]

Absolutely adorable Chris and love him being without makeup more and more these last few years, he's so beautiful

[@faceless2056]

I always enjoy seeing Chris without his makeup on. I can so relate to Another Life.

[@aamiw99]

A few years ago, for a long time, Motionless In White was my second favourite band after Asking Alexandria (hence the username), but it's just things like how much MIW cares for its fans that solidifies it at the top spot. The former completely ignores and shrugs off long time fans' wishes, but MIW man! Creatures isn't even my favourite album, but the way you guys choose to honour and reward your long time fans is so admirable and respectable! As far as public figures go, Chris is one of my favourite people. Love all of you guys and very excited to hear what's next.

[@Pam-xi4xo]

Chris is s lovely.young man and a very gifted singer the world is a much better place with him in it.😊❤

[@TheCarnaGeYT]

Chris Motionless saved my Life.

[@skinnypx1949]

James from Rocksound has the best job. He gets to interview all of his favorite bands.

[@MANofSHAZAM]

JD produced Undead Ahead 2, which is one of the best songs off the last record - so that's pretty sick.

[@QueenVampB]

Its crazy to think motionless in white has been my favorite band since I was 9 years old and I'm 24 now

[@aixag]

I LOVE YOUU and I hope you feel better 🖤

[@connorsonnendecker6120]

All their albums are good but nothing beats Creatures. Such a great album, every song is just a banger

[@AsherOvSacrifice]

I saw this a day late but its still the best thing I’ve seen Happy late Valentine’s Day.

[@crazyneo102]

Chris needs to drop that skincare routine!!😍😍

[@leahs7530]

Agreed! Haha

[@Lilith2002-j3v]

The guy has got to be the best interviewer ever!

[@Alexander-oz9rz]

Excited for the heavy songs and hope they deliver

[@DwightLivesMatter]

Creatures was their best album hands down. It doesn't matter how much the band disagrees, they wouldn't be where they are without it. I'm stoked they're sticking through with the anniversary unlike the promised SWS 10th anniversary as well. Including with BVB, lots of great masterpieces were made in 2010 ✌🏼

[@unknownsilence5963]

Agree to disagree. Creatures was actually the only album I didnt love haha

[@theaze8891]

Creatures was good. Not great, just good. Song writing wasn't as great as in the newer songs also the sound of the instruments didn't just sound that great. I love some of the songs from it but it is flawed

[@clintbeasthood9758]

J.D, btw is Justin Deblieck, the lead guitarist of Ice Nine Kills

[@chriskimmel7252]

Motionless in white and Ice nine kills are friends. Both bands are from Pennsylvania

[@victorianelson2677]

I love Chris motionless he’s awesome

[@sarahottinger8948]

Chris Motionless is a amazing beautiful person. I'm hoping we will have concerts again someday. I'd love to see them live again 🖤🖤🖤

[@bonnieralph5151]

I LOVE THAT DUDE! Just hearing him talk puts stars in my eyes.Great video.

[@PalestinianGirl00]

Love the interviewer. Love Chris too

[@turtle3903]

Am I the only person that thinks that Chris still 21 since 2008? 😂 and omg he looks so cute 🥰

[@rushandtripstudio]

Hope there’s some unreleased tracks included on the reissue that get added love when bands do that

[@girlswan11]

We love remixes!!

[@janelleperez7348]

Chris is so well spoken. Love him so much❤

[@rockerchik8318]

Discovered MIW during quaratine watching Asking Alexandria videos & MIW was a recommendation. I'm not a typical MIW fan, 4 yrs older then Chris but he is god dame handsome

[@jayboek2854]

Chris is cool as hell.

[@Fenn2026]

My god he's gorgeous with or without makeup

[@AnaHollywoodVideos]

Chris is such an awesome human being in so many ways and I am so grateful to see a new interview from him with you guys. Always looked forward to them over the years and it helps things feel like they used to. Great interview.

[@Ban-xq7tp]

Hearing his voice... is just giving me an eargasm!! oh yea!!

[@c_ross2279]

So 2 of my 3 favorite bands are already releasing new albums in July, Neck Deep and Creeper. If MIW were to release some sort of Care Package 3 to 5 song EP I would absolutely lose it!!!

[@IrisStellaGrace09]

He’s so gorgeous!!😍😍

[@annabellefox1685]

Another life made me think of my ex and how thankful I am to have gotten away from his toxic narrsissim and it really helped me put him in the past and bring me back into reality and to be thankful for the healthy relationship that I am in

[@azja6666]

Hello, cheers from Poland😊

[@rocksound]

What's your fave track on 'Creatures'?

[@masonfox716]

Puppets or London in Terror

[@user-iq9nf2hw9f]

Immaculate Misconception and London in Terror

[@ΜαρίαΓιαννουλα-ω8η]

Puppets and Scissorhands

[@filipmorar3516]

Abigail

[@gsgreens6373]

ABIGAIL

[@GEEKSTERHOF]

Awesome that I grew up in the 570 area code !

[@Mardoll666]

I love u chris

[@TheSkyCode]

OMG THANK YOU FOR ASKING ABOUT THE TOUR IN UK! NO ONE EVER ADDRESSES IT OR THE DOWNLOAD!

[@yessixflowers]

LOVE YOU CHRISS

[@amemasteel]

Chris is so cute))) I love his smile!) Pls do what you love in music, not just watch fans)

[@rkosurvivor]

great interview

[@ligaya4346]

Hi Philippines!!

[@Twat3rmel0n]

with everything going on in the world im most upset that i cant go to concerts rn :c

[@lenawatts1003]

i see what you mean but that seriously comes across as tone deaf

[@zubina_]

really hope they can tour in the uk in 2021 and do vip again

[@jamesthomas7285]

By "heavy" he means heavier lyrics... prepare for the feels fans 💀

[@michaelstoneslip4985]

Out of 932 likes how the fuck you have one dislike you dont truly understand cause one u understand theses guys then when you see them live then you'll understand. I seen these guys back in 2015 with slipknot at spac and since then forever a fan

[@MoonStarz666]

Love you Chris! Sarah Moon 🌙

[@itsyourfriendlyneighbourho7281]

He looks damn good without makeup😍

[@KaosofTheGuardian]

Black Veil Brides is doing a virtual concert in august. Maybe thats what Motionless in White could do.

[@claudiaivonneponce9356]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@kory1427]

Who disliked the video I just wanna talk

[@aidankintz9285]

I really want a song with Ryan kirby😀(lead singer for Fit For A King)

[@shroomie_box9594]

This interview is great, especially the questions asked. Loved it! (\0o0/)

[@deedeedeeduck6865]

zero dislikes that's awesome

[@yo_its_gingey5329]

I just hope they make creatures 2 one day. Also, Chris is so awesome I would let him kill me if he wanted. Maybe it’s sad but idc. I love him.

[@Rocio.julietta]

Lo amo

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

Brother 3 😁

[@zachrizzo6525]

Chris looks like actor Paul Dano

[@ryanls2330]

Paul Dano for the biopic lol

[@YourGirlRalph]

Does anyone know the significance of the ghost tattoo on Chris' arm, because all I see is ghost of Joe the Banana from The Amazing World of Gumball

[@user-fz6qw5nn7f]

💀

[@josealejandre5177]

Wonder where he got the shirt from

[@-Bellana-]

Goddamn I Love this man. 💜☠

[@shilohivy4590]

Oh a solo project with Trent Reznor producing could be epic🤔😀

[@pamelalejeune2424]

God I miss him

[@anadoll86]

Can I ask u all a question, I'm black and i love metal and rock! But I know it's a lot of heavy metal bands that's a racist, so is motionless in white or any1 in that band racist?

[@user-fz6qw5nn7f]

I don’t believe so

[@vixsteriaz]

i don’t think so either

[@cydneybrooke9945]

I’m black too and same. No they aren’t racist at all. 💕

[@ThePumpkinGoddess]

Which bands and what happened with them? No, they aren't to answer your question.

[@anadoll86]

@@ThePumpkinGoddess Thank u. Cause I hear alot of talk about metal bands being racist and people say some bands even say racist things out their mouths. Like Behemoth, Chelsea Grin and Amon Amarth. Like u don't c black people at metal concerts.

[@girlswan11]

Ok where'd Chris get his shirt though lol

[@Bakerygo]

Another life is catchy as fuck and it's not very heavy so it reaches even mainstream audiences.

[@DFinFracFort]

Sooooooooooooooooooo, does this mean JD is done in INK?

[@gutcheckfm]

A recent Instagram live with Patrick (Drummer of INK) he mentioned how JD has moved onto producing but will still contribute to the writing process of Ice Nine Kills, as well as the Production process (As well as the Newer Lineup of the band will be apart of that product) But he will not be a touring member. All in all happy for the guy!

[@DFinFracFort]

@@gutcheckfm Gotcha. Damn, to be honest, I'm happy for him on a personal level. But in my selfish fan perspective, man that really hurts INK imo. I mean his writing will at least keep them consistent, but without his vocals I really feel like the final product will greatly struggle to live up to the stuff he provided vocals for. Again, not to discredit the lineup as it is now, but I really feel JD and Spencer were by far the best vocal duo to ever grace a Metalcore song together. So losing 1 of them I think is gonna be detrimental to them going forward

[@jnvitkauskas1]

@@DFinFracFort they'll be alright

[@DFinFracFort]

@@jnvitkauskas1 as I mentioned, as long as JD is still writing and producing the band I see no worries other than the screams being lacking. The new band can handle themselves just fine, and I'm not trying to discredit the level of talent that exists there. Unfortunately, at least in my eyes, JD left such a big impact on INK's sound that I have a hard time believing they'll live up to how great JD and Spencer sounded.

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

📃🇺🇸📃📃

[@fercornsfm]

It's strange seeing him without makeup

[@kawaiibakemono4348]

Is he removing/drawing something else on his hands? :o

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

Cand $$$$ 700000 my men

[@lysiasg7549]

🖤🧡❤😎🤘🏻🤪

[@DwightLivesMatter]

"Heavier bands likes ours or Beartooth." 😂 I'm sorry but imagine thinking Beartooth is heavy... man we're getting old.

[@Selendis100]

I mean not to make outrageous claims but I would consider them to be heavy :P

[@nightwingx0126]

I think we was talking about heavy music as a genre. Obviously Motionless and Beartooth aren’t any kind of Death or Black Metal but in comparison to all genres of music, non metal included, they’re heavy.

[@Helluvabutl3r]

I mean heavy can be more than just instrumentation, it could also mean lyrically, etc.

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

Peggy guardado music 78

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

Marriage Peggy guardado music

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

Cand coffee

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

PCP however love you I have not believe you when I have not leave you to all the guys hit the music walking around it's pay for my heart your car give it the coffee

[@jonathanrowland4316]

is that a cant swim shirt?

[@masterpimpjr9705]

He’s my dad ❤️

[@elena79rus]

???

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

Today

[@jovanieapas2178]

Chris's face is similar to dracula in the movie Hotel Transylvania..blah blah blah😆

[@k.spooky6450]

Ewan McGregor asks the best questions.

[@Ктоугоднонотольконея]

Это видео из серии "нихуя не поняла, но очень интересно"

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

🥚

[@jonnyjonny1384]

Banana

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

$$$$$$700000

[@unknownsilence5963]

Creatures is their only album I didnt love. I'm the opposite of a lot of other fans lol

[@gisellegarcia5014]

same i love Reincarnate

[@unknownsilence5963]

@@gisellegarcia5014 ooo yeah that's a good album. My favorite is infamous

[@unknownsilence5963]

@doubteddreams x hell yeah infamous gang

[@peggymonsterwihetmonster]

I love you peachy love you I apologize to you what I did I didn't sorry our baby I am sorry but I ate today

[@ck9001]

im the 666th like 💀💀💀💀

[@leonbowen6567]

You guys keep forgetting" disguie" as a matter of fact the first motionless in white song I ever heard way disguise it popped up on you tube and I've been a die hard fan ever sense oh yeah and puppets the first snoww best lyric and part of video is fuck your pretty face face face face sorry just had to say it

[@DwightLivesMatter]

He likes hardcore 00's bands but confirms it's not going to be fully aggressive with his work? :/ When will MIW come home aha.

[@bbygxr33]

people grow up and change sounds with their music. sorry. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@BlackpetalsofARose27]

Says the person with a name like "I got Mcr tickets and you didn't. " really?? Lol I'm an mcr fan as well but they're absolutely not hard lol

[@aamiw99]

You should be thankful that they're still releasing heavy songs for fans despite all their evolution. Some bands would just do as they wish with no regard for old school fans like you. I personally still love almost everything they've released.