In This Moment Announce Witch for August Release and Debut Fierce New Single Crawl With Video for Fans of Their Metal Era

LOS ANGELES, CA — In This Moment have set their ninth studio album, WITCH, for release on August 28 through Better Noise Music. To mark the announcement, the heavy rock band also shared the lead single “Crawl” and a new music video built to match the song’s confrontational energy.

The track arrives as a forceful first statement from the new era, pairing pounding drums, thick guitar riffs and Maria Brink’s unmistakable vocals with the group’s familiar cinematic edge.

‘Crawl’ launches the WITCH era with aggression and intent

“Crawl” leans into the band’s industrial metal and hard rock roots while pushing a message about abuse, manipulation and abuse of power. Brink frames the song as a reckoning for people who harm others, while guitarist Chris Howorth says it reflects a larger cycle of oppression and the push to take back strength.

The result is not just a loud album teaser, but a song designed to feel like a challenge. Its message of accountability gives the single extra weight for listeners who want In This Moment’s heaviness to carry emotional purpose as well as volume.

The album brings collaborations and a personal turn

WITCH is the first In This Moment album to arrive on Better Noise Music, and Brink has described it as one of the band’s most personal and transformative records so far. The project also broadens the group’s palette with guest appearances from Dayseeker, Kim Dracula and Kat Von D.

Those collaborations suggest a record that keeps the band’s dramatic identity intact while opening the door to new textures and voices. For longtime fans, that mix signals a familiar sound with a few fresh surprises woven in.

What fans can expect when Witch arrives on August 28

The album closes with a cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Something I Can Never Have,” adding a moody finish to a tracklist that includes songs such as “Shame,” “Into The Dark,” “Heretic” and “Another Brick In The Wall.”

With “Crawl” now out in the open, the band has given fans their first clear look at the tone of WITCH. The combination of original songs, high-profile guest spots and a classic cover points to one of In This Moment’s most ambitious releases in years.

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