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

The song plays a prominent role in the upcoming horror film and is featured over its end credits.

Feb. 28, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Ice Nine Kills have unveiled their latest single, 'Twisting The Knife,' a collaboration with Mckenna Grace that appears on the soundtrack for the forthcoming horror film Scream 7. The single arrives with a cinematic music video that includes appearances by Roger L. Jackson, the voice of Ghostface, and franchise veteran David Arquette. The band is set to join Grace and the rest of the cast at the film's Los Angeles premiere on February 25, ahead of its global theatrical release on February 27 through Paramount Pictures.

Why it matters

The track is a heartfelt homage to the Scream franchise, which has been baked into the DNA of Ice Nine Kills and frontman Spencer Charnas' love of horror, comedy, and the collision between the two. The band has longstanding ties to the franchise's legacy cast, and inviting Mckenna Grace, a fan of the band, to contribute vocals felt like a natural collaboration.

The details

Charnas described 'Twisting the Knife' as a tribute to Wes Craven and the Scream franchise. After learning that Grace was a fan of the band, inviting her to contribute vocals felt natural. She recorded her part in Charnas' home studio, where he keeps one of the original rubber knife props used in the first Scream film. Scream 7 continues the long-running horror franchise, with Grace starring opposite Campbell, Lillard, and Isabel May. The story follows 'Sidney Prescott as a new Ghostface killer threatens the quiet life she has built, placing her daughter in danger and forcing her to confront the trauma of her past once more.'

  • The single 'Twisting the Knife' was unveiled on February 20, 2026.
  • 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.
  • Scream 7 will hit theaters globally on February 27, 2026.

The players

Ice Nine Kills

An American metalcore band known for their horror-themed music and collaborations with the Scream franchise.

Mckenna Grace

An American actress who stars in Scream 7 and contributed vocals to the 'Twisting the Knife' single.

Roger L. Jackson

The voice actor who portrays the iconic Ghostface killer in the Scream franchise.

David Arquette

A veteran actor of the Scream franchise, known for his role as Dewey Riley.

Spencer Charnas

The frontman of Ice Nine Kills, who described the track as a heartfelt homage to the Scream franchise.

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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. I was already obsessed with Halloween and Friday the 13th, but Scream was the first I saw in theaters.”

— Spencer Charnas, Ice Nine Kills Frontman

“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

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

This collaboration between Ice Nine Kills and Mckenna Grace showcases the enduring popularity and cultural impact of the Scream franchise, as well as the band's deep connection to the horror genre and its ability to blend music, film, and fan engagement in unique ways.