Ice Nine Kills Releases 'Twisting the Knife' Collab with Mckenna Grace for 'Scream 7' Soundtrack

The song plays a prominent role in the upcoming horror film and features a cinematic music video.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Ice Nine Kills have unveiled their latest single, 'Twisting The Knife,' a collaboration with actress Mckenna Grace that appears on the soundtrack for the forthcoming horror film Scream 7. The song plays a key role in the movie and is featured over the end credits. The band has a longstanding connection to the Scream franchise, and frontman Spencer Charnas described the track as a heartfelt homage to the series and its creator Wes Craven.

Why it matters

The Scream franchise has a dedicated fanbase, and the inclusion of an Ice Nine Kills song on the Scream 7 soundtrack helps to further cement the band's reputation as a leading voice in the horror-themed metal genre. The collaboration with rising star Mckenna Grace also expands the band's reach to new audiences.

The details

The single arrives with a cinematic music video that includes appearances by Roger L. Jackson, the voice of Ghostface, and franchise veteran David Arquette. After learning that Grace was a fan of the band, the band invited her to contribute vocals, which she recorded at Charnas' home studio where he keeps one of the original rubber knife props used in the first Scream film.

  • Ice Nine Kills unveiled the single on February 20, 2026.
  • The band will join Grace and the rest of the Scream 7 cast at the film's Los Angeles premiere on February 25, 2026.
  • Scream 7 is set to hit theaters globally on February 27, 2026.

The players

Ice Nine Kills

An American metalcore band known for their horror-themed music and visuals.

Mckenna Grace

An American actress starring in Scream 7 who collaborated with Ice Nine Kills on the song 'Twisting the Knife'.

Spencer Charnas

The frontman of Ice Nine Kills who described the track as a heartfelt homage to the Scream franchise and its creator Wes Craven.

Roger L. Jackson

The voice actor who portrays the Ghostface killer in the Scream franchise and appears in the music video for 'Twisting the Knife'.

David Arquette

A veteran actor of the Scream franchise who also appears in the music video for 'Twisting the Knife'.

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What they’re saying

“Twisting the Knife' is our tribute to Wes Craven and the Scream franchise, which means so much to us. Scream is baked into the DNA of who I am and of Ice Nine Kills—my love of horror, comedy, and the collision between the two.”

— Spencer Charnas, Ice Nine Kills Frontman (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

“Making this song was such a special experience for me: I am such a big INK fan and it was such an amazing opportunity to be able to play with a different style of music. I am so inspired by Amy Lee's vocals and we all wanted to channel Scream and Sidney's story as best as we could. Spencer and the guys were so much fun to collaborate with and I'm so thankful to Kevin Williamson.”

— Mckenna Grace (sanilacbroadcasting.com)

What’s next

Ice Nine Kills and Mckenna Grace will join the rest of the Scream 7 cast at the film's Los Angeles premiere on February 25, 2026, ahead of the movie's global theatrical release on February 27, 2026.

The takeaway

The collaboration between Ice Nine Kills and Mckenna Grace on the 'Twisting the Knife' single for the Scream 7 soundtrack demonstrates the enduring appeal of the Scream franchise and the band's ability to create horror-themed music that resonates with fans of both the films and the band's unique metalcore sound.