R.I.P. (Motionless in White song)

"R.I.P." is a song by American metalcore band Motionless in White, featuring Skylar Grey. Written by vocalist Chris "Motionless" Cerulli, Danny Majic, Drew Fulk, Elliott Taylor, Jim Levine, Josh Strock, Justin DeBlieck, Skylar Grey, and Stephen Sopchak, it was produced by Fulk and DeBlieck. The song was released on June 17, 2026, through Roadrunner Records, and was the third single for the band's upcoming seventh studio album, Decades.

Background and release

On June 16, 2026, the band announced that the third single for their upcoming album Decades, titled "R.I.P.", would release the following day.^[1] The song released June 17, alongside its music video directed by Jensen Noen.^[2]^[3]

Speaking about the song, Cerulli said that Grey's vocals "brought it [the song] to another level," and also noted that the lyrics, which touch on the loss of a relationship, were originally written "through a romantic lens" but could be broadened to other types of relationships.^[4]^[5]

Composition

"R.I.P." has been called a ballad,^[6]^[7] and has been further described as hard rock,^[8] and gothic metal.^[9] The song has also been describe as "a lover's lament inscribed on a headstone".^[4]

Music video

The music video was released on June 17, 2026, and was directed by Jensen Noen.^[3]^[10] The video depicts two people laying atop stone tombs in a cathedral beside one another.^[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.^[11]

Motionless in White

Chris "Motionless" Cerulli – vocals
Ryan Sitkowski – lead guitar
Ricky "Horror" Olson – rhythm guitar
Vinny Mauro – drums
Justin Morrow – bass

Additional personnel

Skylar Grey – vocals
Drew Fulk – production
Justin DeBlieck – production
Zakk Cervini – mixing, mastering
Luc Alexiades – mixing
Josh Strock – programming
Tom Hane – cover art^[12]

Charts

Chart performance for "R.I.P."
Chart (2026)	Peak position
US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)^[13]	1
US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[14]	11

References

Liner, Luca (June 16, 2026). "Motionless In White To Release "R.I.P." Featuring Skylar Grey Tomorrow". Nu Metal Agenda. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Wilkes, Emily (June 17, 2026). "Motionless In White share emotional Skylar Gray collaboration R.I.P." Kerrang!. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Howell, Maddy (June 17, 2026). "Motionless In White Share Soaring New Track 'R.I.P.'". Rock Sound. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
"Motionless In White Shares 'R.I.P.' Single Featuring Skylar Grey". Blabbermouth.net. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Tepper, Ned (June 18, 2026). "Motionless In White Release Emotional New Single 'R.I.P.' Featuring Skylar Grey Ahead Of New Album Decades". Blunt Magazine. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Liner, Luca (June 17, 2026). "Motionless In White & Skylar Grey Bring The Balladry On "R.I.P."". Nu Metal Agenda. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Sophie, Anne (June 18, 2026). "Motionless In White: Listen to the New Single "R.I.P." feat. Skylar Grey". Impericon. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Adams, Gregory (June 17, 2026). "Hear Motionless In White and Skylar Grey contemplate loss on new duet "R.I.P."". Revolver. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
Adams, Gregory (June 19, 2026). "6 best new songs right now: 6/19/26". Revolver. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
Harris, Alex (June 18, 2026). "The Real Meaning Behind Motionless in White's 'R.I.P.' feat Skylar Grey Isn't Death". Neon Music. Retrieved June 21, 2026.
"R.I.P. (feat. Skylar Grey) / Motionless In White / Credits / R.I.P. (feat. Skylar Grey) / Motionless In White – Tidal". Tidal. June 17, 2026. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
@motionlessinwhite; (June 17, 2026). "Our new music video for our new song R.I.P. (feat. @skylargrey) is live now! ..." Retrieved June 18, 2026 – via Instagram.
"Motionless in White Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
"Motionless in White Chart History (Rock Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.