In This Moment announced the release of their ninth studio album, titled "Witch," and debuted the lead single "Crawl" on Friday [1], [3].
The announcement marks a new creative era for the California-based band as they transition into a project focused on anti-abuse themes [4], [5]. By releasing a lead single ahead of the full record, the group is establishing the sonic and thematic direction of the upcoming work.
The single "Crawl" arrived on July 17, 2026 [3], [4]. This track serves as the first glimpse into the album's direction, which the band said it intends to use as a platform to address issues of abuse and recovery [4], [5].
The full studio album, "Witch," is scheduled for release on August 28, 2026 [1], [2]. This project represents the ninth studio effort from the Grammy-nominated group [1], [4].
Based in the U.S., the band has built a reputation for blending heavy metal with theatrical performance [4]. The rollout of "Witch" follows a pattern of strategic single releases designed to build anticipation among their global fanbase before the full-length album arrives in late August [1], [2].
“In This Moment announced the release of their ninth studio album, titled "Witch".”
The shift toward anti-abuse themes in 'Witch' suggests a move toward more socially conscious and personal songwriting for In This Moment. By aligning their ninth studio album with these specific narratives, the band is leveraging its platform to engage with public health and trauma recovery issues within the heavy metal community.
