"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 seventh studio album, Decades.
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Background and release
On 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". The song released on May 6, featuring vocals from Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and coincided with the announcement of the album, Decades. The song is a sequel to "Soft", from their fourth studio album Graveyard Shift. Lyrically, the song is themed around Cerulli's thoughts on social media and toxic internet culture.
Live performances
The song debuted live on June 24, 2026, in Melbourne, Australia, during the band's Afraid of the Dark Tour, with Brian Wille of Currents filling in Taylor's vocals.
Composition
"Playing God" has been described as metalcore, nu metal, black metal, and djent.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
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