Alicia Taylor is the wife of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor. She is also the founder and director of the rock-inspired dance and performance art group Cherry Bombs. She has addressed accusations that her group used “burning bibles” as props during Motionless in White’s live shows.
The statement clarified the nature of the props in question. It pushed back on claims that actual Bibles were being set on fire during performances.
“I don’t know, I guess I never I interpreted our props as ‘burning bibles’ but more like bibles that contain flames?” Alicia Taylor said.
She went on to explain the distinction she was drawing between the prop’s design and the accusations being made.
“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 continued.
She then reiterated the point directly, addressing the controversy head-on.
“Clarifying— they are not BEING burned,” she added.
Cherry Bombs has become a signature part of Motionless in White’s touring production. Alicia Taylor’s troupe adds a theatrical, high-energy visual layer to the band’s already elaborate stage presentation.
The group’s performances have been a consistent talking point among fans and press covering the tour. They are often singled out as one of the show’s standout elements alongside the pyrotechnics and staging that define the band’s live sets.
Earlier this year, Cherry Bombs’ involvement extended beyond a single stop. The troupe was featured prominently during the band’s European dates, including a show at London’s Alexandra Palace. That performance combined pyro effects, choreographed performances from the dance squad, and recurring visual motifs tied to the band’s aesthetic.
The current controversy over the flame-themed props marks one of the more high-profile moments of scrutiny the group has faced. It prompted Alicia Taylor to step in directly and offer her own account of the imagery being used on stage.
