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Motionless in White Announces Fall 2026 U.S. “Sweat and Blood” Arena Tour
6/3/2026, 12:19:07 AM
The Sweat and Blood Tour Returns: Fall 2026 U.S. Leg
Motionless in White will launch the second leg of its “Sweat and Blood” tour across the United States, opening on October 30, 2026 in Worcester, Massachusetts and closing on November 20, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dayseeker serves as direct support, with The Devil Wears Prada and Dark Divine also on the bill.
Album *Decades* and Its Role in the Tour
The tour promotes the band’s seventh studio album, *Decades*, slated for release on July 17, 2026 via Roadrunner Records. Recorded in Upstate New York and Los Angeles with co-producers Drew Fulk and Justin “JD” deBlieck, the record blends Motionless in White’s metal-hardcore-goth foundation with guest appearances from Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, Skylar Grey, and Dark Divine’s Anthony Martinez. Band members describe *Decades* as a heavier, more aggressive work reflecting contemporary social tensions.
Band Lineup and Supporting Acts
Current members are vocalist Chris Motionless, guitarists Ricky Olson and Ryan Sitkowski, bassist Justin Morrow, and drummer Vinny Mauro. Supporting acts for the fall leg are Dayseeker (post-hardcore), The Devil Wears Prada (metalcore), and Dark Divine (extreme metal). The summer leg (July 14 – August 15) featured Lorna Shore, Fit for a King, and Static Dress, and the group will open for Bring Me the Horizon on a primarily Canadian circuit in September-October.
Tour Schedule and Dates
- Oct 30 – Worcester, MA (DCU Center)
- Oct 31 – Philadelphia, PA (Xfinity Mobile Arena)
- Nov 3 – Raleigh, NC (Lenovo Center)
- Nov 4 – Savannah, GA (VyStar Pavilion)
- Nov 5 – Orlando, FL (Kia Center)
- Nov 7 – Nashville, TN (The Truth)
- Nov 8 – Peoria, IL (Peoria Civic Center Arena)
- Nov 10 – Minneapolis, MN (Target Center)
- Nov 11 – Omaha, NE (CHI Health Center)
- Nov 13 – Milwaukee, WI (Fiserv Forum)
- Nov 15 – Albany, NY (MVP Arena)
- Nov 18 – Portland, ME (Cross Insurance Arena)
- Nov 19 – Newark, NJ (Prudential Center)
- Nov 20 – Pittsburgh, PA (PPG Paints Arena)
Tour Scope and Numbers
The fall leg comprises 14 arena shows across 13 states, adding to the 21-date summer leg that included the band’s first headlining performance at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Combined, the two legs represent 35 U.S. dates, supplemented by nine Canadian appearances.
Significance for Motionless in White
This marks the group’s first American headlining run in nearly three years, underscoring their evolution from a regional Rust-Belt act to a full-scale arena headliner. The inclusion of high-profile support acts and a heavier, politically resonant album signals an effort to broaden their audience while preserving core stylistic elements.
Official Statements & Responses
Frontman Chris Motionless said the band remains committed to artistic risk-taking and continuity. He emphasized that *Decades* and the tour aim to preserve the “heart, soul, and roots” of their early work while exploring new sonic territory, and that the extensive touring schedule is intended to reconnect with fans across North America after a hiatus from U.S. headlining dates.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We were never afraid to take risks,” — Chris Motionless, vocalist
- “This band has not only lasted two decades, but we've also outlasted all of the obstacles we've faced. We're still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, we're going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We're finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It's always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I'm proud we haven't gotten comfortable.” — Chris Motionless
- “This band has not only lasted two decades, but we've also outlasted all of the obstacles we've faced. We're still grinding. No matter how far we expand the universe that is MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, we're going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from. We are never going to abandon heartfelt, emotional, and heavy songs. We are never going to abandon what mattered to us the most when we started. We're finding new ways to emphasize those stories with exciting sounds and looks, but the vision is the same. It's always been this grand, dramatic, and theatrical entity. I'm proud we haven't gotten comfortable.” — Chris Motionless
- “'Decades' is definitely heavier than some of our past albums. Our current world bred more aggressive energy, anger, and resistance.” — Chris Motionless
- “No matter how far we expand the universe that is MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, we're going to preserve the heart, soul, and roots of where we came from.” — Chris Motionless
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources disagree on presale details: one report lists a presale beginning June 3, 2026 at 2 p.m. EDT with code “SUNGLASSES,” while another cites a June 2 start at 12 p.m. ET using code “LOGINCRASHOUT.” Ticket-sale timing and code discrepancies remain unresolved.
What’s Next
*Decades* releases on July 17, 2026, followed by the summer leg, the Bring Me the Horizon support run, and the fall arena dates outlined above, positioning Motionless in White for a sustained presence on the 2026 touring circuit.
