A new era has officially begun for In This Moment.
The Grammy Award nominated hard rock powerhouse has announced their ninth studio album, WITCH, arriving August 28 through Better Noise Music. Alongside the announcement, the band has released the album’s first official single, “Crawl,” giving fans their first full taste of what’s to come from one of heavy music’s most theatrical and emotionally charged acts.
Following the momentum of “Sleeping With The Enemy,” the new single, “Crawl” signals that In This Moment is fully embracing the darker, heavier, and more introspective themes that have defined the band’s evolution.
“Crawl” Sets The Tone For A Powerful New Chapter
Driven by crushing guitars, cinematic production, and another commanding vocal performance from Maria Brink, the song delivers everything longtime fans expect from In This Moment while pushing the band’s sound into an even more emotionally intense direction.
Lyrically, “Crawl” explores the consequences of power, abuse, and accountability.
Brink described the song as a reflection on those who use power to inflict pain on others, believing that eventually everyone must answer for the harm they cause.
“‘Crawl‘ is a reckoning,” Brink explained. “It’s a reflection that those who dominate and cause pain will ultimately reap what they sow.”
Co founder and guitarist Chris Howorth echoed that message, describing the track as a statement against systems and individuals who repeatedly exploit those with less power while encouraging listeners to stand up and fight back.
WITCH Expands The In This Moment Universe
While “Crawl” serves as the newest preview, WITCH promises to showcase every side of In This Moment.
According to the band, the eleven track album balances aggression with vulnerability while exploring themes of transformation, resilience, and self discovery. Rather than presenting the idea of a witch through traditional horror imagery alone, Brink uses it as a symbol of personal empowerment and inner evolution.
“WITCH is my declaration of inner transformation,” she shared. “It’s about embracing the duality within, taking pain, persecution, and struggle, and transforming them into strength and power.”
That concept has long been woven into In This Moment’s music, but it appears to take center stage throughout the band’s ninth studio album.
A Career Built On Constant Evolution
Across nearly two decades, the group has evolved from metalcore beginnings into one of rock’s most visually ambitious and stylistically unique acts. Their combination of theatrical live performances, powerful songwriting, and Maria Brink’s unmistakable stage presence has helped earn multiple Platinum certifications and more than two billion career streams worldwide.
Every album has introduced another layer to the band’s identity, allowing In This Moment to continue growing without abandoning the sound that first connected with fans.
“Crawl” confirms the band’s next chapter has officially arrived.
Looking Ahead To WITCH
With WITCH set for release on August 28, fans won’t have to wait much longer to hear In This Moment’s ninth studio album in full.
“Crawl” delivers a powerful first impression, combining crushing riffs, emotional depth, and the cinematic atmosphere that has become synonymous with the band’s music. Add in an ambitious concept, high-profile collaborations, and a career that continues to reach new milestones, and WITCH already looks like one of the most anticipated hard rock releases of the year.
Fans can stream “Crawl” and pre-save WITCH here.
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