"Playing God" is a song by American metalcore band Motionless in White, featuring Corey Taylor of Slipknot. Written by vocalist Chris "Motionless" Cerulli, Drew Fulk, Evan Mckeever Justin DeBlieck, Stephen Sopchak, and Tom Hane, it was produced by Fulk and DeBlieck. The song was released on May 6, 2026, through Roadrunner Records, and was the second single for the band's upcoming seventh studio album, Decades.
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| Single by Motionless in White featuring Corey Taylor | ||||
| from the album Decades | ||||
| Released | May 6, 2026 | |||
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| Length | 3:40 | |||
| Label | Roadrunner | |||
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Background and release
editOn May 4, 2026, the band teased on social media that their next single would feature guest vocals, be a sequel to a previous song, and be titled "Playing God".[1] The song released on May 6, featuring vocals from Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and coincided with the announcement of the album, Decades.[2][3] The song is a sequel to "Soft", from their fourth studio album Graveyard Shift.[4] Lyrically, the song is themed around Cerulli's thoughts on social media and toxic internet culture.[3][5]
Live performances
editComposition
editPersonnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[9]
Motionless in White
- Chris "Motionless" Cerulli – vocals
- Ryan Sitkowski – lead guitar
- Ricky "Horror" Olson – rhythm guitar
- Vinny Mauro – drums
- Justin Morrow – bass
Additional personnel
- Corey Taylor – vocals
- Drew Fulk – production
- Justin DeBlieck – production
- Zakk Cervini – mixing, mastering
- Josh Strock – programming
- Tom Hane – programming, cover art[10]
Charts
edit| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[11] | 1 |
| US Rock Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[12] | 9 |
References
edit- ↑ Pope, Cervanté (May 4, 2026). "Motionless In White Announce New Single, "Playing God," Out Wednesday". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Wilkes, Emily (May 6, 2026). "Motionless In White: "I am motivated by the personal conquest of defeating time"". Kerrang!. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- 1 2 Mills, Matt (May 6, 2026). "Hear Slipknot's Corey Taylor rage against social media on new Motionless In White single Playing God: "The internet has gotten worse and worse"". Louder Sound. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Liner, Lucia (May 6, 2026). "Motionless In White Are "Playing God" With Corey Taylor, New Album 'Decades' Due In July". The Nu Metal Agenda. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Liner, Lucia (May 5, 2026). "Chris Motionless Explains The Story Behind New Single "Playing God"". The Nu Metal Agenda. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ Mackinnon, Connor (June 25, 2026). "Review: Motionless In White @ Margaret Court Arena (Melbourne)". Scenestr. Retrieved June 28, 2026.
- ↑ Rice, Adam (May 8, 2026). "Motionless In White Announce New Album Decades With Latest Single 'Playing God' ft. Corey Taylor". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ↑ Ambrosio, Isabella (May 6, 2026). "Motionless In White Drop New Single, "Playing God" Featuring Slipknot's Corey Taylor, And Announce New Album, 'Decades'". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Playing God (feat. Corey Taylor) / Motionless In White / Credits / Playing God (feat. Corey Taylor) / Motionless In White – Tidal". Tidal. May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ↑ @motionlessinwhite; (May 6, 2026). "20 years of Motionless In White has all led to this moment..." Retrieved May 7, 2026 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Motionless in White Chart History (Hot Hard Rock Songs)". Billboard.
- ↑ "Motionless in White Chart History (Rock Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2026.