Ice Nine Kills

About

Ice Nine Kills doesn't just play metalcore; they stage a cinematic bloodbath. This Boston-bred act, fronted by the theatrical Spencer Charnas, has carved a niche by blending brutal breakdowns with their unabashed love for horror classics. Genre-wise, they inhabit a space where metalcore meets pop-punk accessibility, all drenched in symphonic flourishes and chilling narratives. Rising from local scene stalwarts in the mid-2000s, the band truly broke through with 2014's *The Predator Becomes the Prey* and solidified their status with the concept albums *Every Trick in the Book* (2015) and *Silver Scream* (2018). Each album acts as a gruesome love letter to specific horror films. This approach sets them apart. Their live shows are equally theatrical, incorporating costumes, props, and stage effects to recreate iconic movie scenes. Ice Nine Kills' impact lies in their ability to bridge the gap between horror fandom and heavy music. Collaborations with artists like Jacoby Shaddix (Papa Roach) and George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher (Cannibal Corpse) demonstrate their cross-genre appeal. With the release of *Welcome To Horrorwood: The Silver Scream 2* (2021) and continued touring, Ice Nine Kills are poised to further solidify their position as the reigning kings of horror-themed metalcore.