Rich Howells

After 10 years, keyboardist Josh Balz is leaving Scranton metal band Motionless In White

After 10 years, keyboardist Josh Balz is leaving Scranton metal band Motionless In White

In a surprise announcement today on his Twitter and Instagram page, keyboardist Josh Balz has said that he is leaving Motionless In White. The lengthy message was posted along with an early picture of the Scranton metal band, which he joined in 2006, about a year after the group was formed. Balz has been an […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Scranton’s Motionless In White plays with Falling In Reverse and Issues in NYC Jan. 27 and Philly Jan. 28

Scranton’s Motionless In White plays with Falling In Reverse and Issues in NYC Jan. 27 and Philly Jan. 28

From a press release: Las Vegas post-hardcore band Falling In Reverse is bringing Scranton metal band Motionless In White, along with Issues, Dangerkids, and Dead Girls Academy, on their national “The End Is Here” tour, which stops at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Friday, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m. and The Fillmore […]

 Rich Howells

Motionless In White announces contest to design artwork for new album ‘Graveyard Shift,’ deadline is Dec. 19

Motionless In White announces contest to design artwork for new album ‘Graveyard Shift,’ deadline is Dec. 19

Scranton metal band Motionless In White has always been big on fan interaction, writing songs about and using lyrics inspired by fans and even hosting personal creative workshops during the 2016 Warped Tour, but their latest announcement takes this to another level, letting anyone design their next album cover in a contest open to the […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Motionless In White singer Chris Motionless looks back on Vans Warped Tour experience

Scranton metal band Motionless In White has been playing the Vans Warped Tour for years now, so when singer Chris Motionless sat down for the latest entry in the tour’s “Warped Looks Back” video series, he had plenty to say about his time performing in front of millions of people in the longest-running touring music […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: NEPA bands unite – Chris Motionless sings ‘Polyamorous’ with Breaking Benjamin

Two of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most successful bands, Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin and Scranton’s Motionless In White, are finally on tour together, playing with Korn and Silver Snakes throughout September and October, though none of the stops are in their hometown area. Luckily, Andy Peck of Wilkes-Barre video company Feet First Productions happened to be on hand […]

 Rich Howells

VIDEO: Motionless In White release fan-driven music video for ‘570,’ their tribute to Scranton

Last month, Motionless In White released their new single, “570,” which pays homage to their hometown of Scranton, right down to the song’s album art, which features the Electric City sign glowing through a dark, cloudy night. Today, the metal band has unleashed their lively music video for “570,” named after the city’s area code. […]

 Rich Howells

STREAMING: Motionless In White pay tribute to their Scranton roots with new single, ‘570’

STREAMING: Motionless In White pay tribute to their Scranton roots with new single, ‘570’

Goth rockers Motionless In White released a brand new single today, “570,” that gives fans their first listen of the band’s upcoming fourth studio album while looking back at where it all started – their hometown of Scranton. Referencing the city’s area code in its title, the lyrics to “570” seem to describe the journey […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Korn, Breaking Benjamin, and Motionless In White tour together in September and October

Korn, Breaking Benjamin, and Motionless In White tour together in September and October

From a press release: Korn has announced details for the “Nocturnal Underground Tour,” where they will share co-headlining duties with Breaking Benjamin and be joined by special guests Motionless In White and Silver Snakes, bringing two of the most successful Northeastern Pennsylvania bands together on the road this fall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

Breaking Benjamin, MiW join Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, and more at Rock Allegiance festival Sept. 17-18

Breaking Benjamin, MiW join Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, and more at Rock Allegiance festival Sept. 17-18

From a press release: Monster Energy Rock Allegiance returns to Talen Energy Stadium (formerly PPL Park) in Chester, just outside Philadelphia, on Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 with a lineup of over 35 bands on three stages, led by Avenged Sevenfold and Alice in Chains, along with Wilkes-Barre’s Breaking Benjamin, Slayer, The Offspring, […]

 NEPA Scene Staff

2016 Vans Warped Tour lineup announced with old school bands, comes to Scranton July 11

2016 Vans Warped Tour lineup announced with old school bands, comes to Scranton July 11

From a press release: The complete lineup for the 2016 Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, has finally been revealed. With a lineup that in many ways signals a return to the tour’s roots, the 22nd edition of Warped Tour welcomes back several fan favorites, including New Found Glory, Tonight Alive, Less Than Jake, Yellowcard, […]