In This Moment - Crawl [Official Video] | New Album 'Witch' Out August 28 (2026)

Let me tell you something that’s been gnawing at me since I first heard In This Moment’s new single ‘Crawl’: this isn’t just another album. It’s a manifesto. A declaration. A raw, unfiltered scream into the void that somehow manages to sound like a prayer. And if you think I’m overreacting, let me explain why this matters. We live in an era where rock bands are often reduced to nostalgia acts, churning out carbon-copy riffs for fans who’ve long since stopped paying attention. But In This Moment? They’re not just keeping up—they’re rewriting the rules. Their new album Witch isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s a full-blown philosophical treatise wrapped in a leather jacket and a scream. What makes this particularly fascinating is how they’ve taken a term once associated with persecution and turned it into a symbol of empowerment. ‘Witch’ isn’t just a title—it’s a rebellion against the idea that vulnerability is weakness. Maria Brink’s declaration that the album is about ‘embracing the duality within’ feels like a punch to the gut. Because here’s the thing: we’re all witches in our own way. We all have the power to alchemize pain into something beautiful, but most of us are too afraid to admit it. This album is a mirror held up to society’s obsession with binary thinking—good vs. evil, strong vs. weak, creator vs. destroyer. And what it shows is that those lines are illusions. Brink’s voice, with its signature blend of melodic precision and guttural intensity, is the perfect vessel for this message. When she screams the line ‘As above, so below,’ it’s not just about karma—it’s about accountability. It’s a reminder that no one, not even the most powerful, is immune to the consequences of their actions. And that, my friends, is the kind of message that could shake up the entire rock genre. Let’s talk about the single ‘Crawl’ for a second. This track isn’t just a song—it’s a psychological thriller. The way Brink alternates between percussive verses and soaring choruses is like watching a storm build and break. But what really grabs me is the underlying theme: the inevitability of downfall. It’s a message that feels oddly prescient in today’s climate of unchecked power and systemic injustice. The line ‘those who dominate and cause pain will ultimately reap what they sow’ isn’t just poetic—it’s a warning. And yet, there’s a strange beauty in that inevitability. It’s the same feeling you get when watching a phoenix rise from ashes. The album’s tracklist is a masterclass in contrast. From the haunting opener ‘Shame’ to the Pink Floyd cover featuring Kat Von D, Witch is a journey through emotional landscapes that feel both personal and universal. The inclusion of Dayseeker on ‘I Want To Believe’ and Kim Dracula on ‘Heretic’ isn’t just about name-dropping—it’s about creating a tapestry of voices that reflect the album’s central theme: transformation. These collaborations aren’t random; they’re deliberate choices to amplify the message. And let’s be honest, the fact that Kat Von D is covering ‘Another Brick in the Wall’ is a stroke of genius. It’s a reminder that rebellion isn’t just about loud guitars and fast drums—it’s about reinterpreting the past to speak to the present. But here’s the thing that really makes me think: what does this album say about the state of rock music in 2026? We’ve seen so many bands try to revive the ‘Taste of Chaos’ tour concept, but In This Moment isn’t just riding a nostalgia wave. They’re creating something new. Their upcoming co-headlining run with Hollywood Undead is more than a concert—it’s a cultural event. And if the energy of ‘Crawl’ is any indication, it’s going to be a show that leaves audiences shaken, stirred, and questioning everything they thought they knew about power and resistance. Personally, I think this album could be a turning point. Not just for the band, but for the entire genre. Rock has been stuck in a loop of reinvention for decades, but Witch feels like a genuine evolution. It’s the sound of a generation that’s tired of being told what to feel, and instead, choosing to scream their truths into existence. What this really suggests is that the future of music isn’t about fitting into boxes—it’s about breaking them. And if In This Moment can pull this off, they might just redefine what it means to be a ‘witch’ in the 21st century.