Alicia Taylor, the wife of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor and the founder and director of Cherry Bombs, has addressed the “burning Bibles” props used by her dance group during Motionless In White’s live shows.
“I don’t know, I guess I never interpreted our props as ‘burning bibles’ but more like bibles that contain flames?” Alicia wrote in a post on X.
“Like the contents of the bible have danger in them as opposed to the idea of actually burning a bible, because let’s be real—the bibles are NOT burning.”
She added, “Clarifying—they are not BEING burned.”
Alicia’s clarification comes as Motionless In White’s theatrical stage production continues to draw attention because of its use of religious imagery and fire-based props.
Cherry Bombs has become a notable part of that visual presentation. The group brought “performances from Alicia Taylor’s Cherry Bombs squad” to Motionless In White’s London show. The troupe is known for combining dance, performance art, burlesque-inspired staging, and pyrotechnic elements.
Motionless In White has used provocative religious imagery throughout its live identity, particularly during performances of “Thoughts & Prayers.” The song has been associated with Bible-like props being set ablaze onstage, imagery that some fans have interpreted as anti-religious.
The subject has received renewed attention during the band’s current touring activity. The same report noted that Christian fans questioned Fit For A King’s decision to tour with Motionless In White because of the latter’s controversial stage presentation. However, the coverage described the objects as “Bible-like props” rather than establishing that real Bibles are burned during every performance.
The debate has also prompted discussion among other musicians. Islander vocalist Mikey Carvajal defended Christians who perform alongside Motionless In White, asking, “Isn’t that why light exists?” His comments added another perspective to the ongoing conversation about faith, symbolism, and theatrical imagery in heavy music.
Alicia Taylor’s statement makes clear that the Cherry Bombs props are designed to depict Bibles containing flames, not Bibles being burned.
