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

The horror-themed track features appearances from Scream franchise veterans and will be performed at the film's LA premiere.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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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 song plays a prominent role in the movie and is featured over its end credits. The single arrives with a cinematic music video that includes appearances by Roger L. Jackson, the voice of Ghostface, and franchise veteran David Arquette.

Why it matters

The track is a heartfelt homage from Ice Nine Kills to the Scream franchise, which frontman Spencer Charnas says is 'baked into the DNA' of the band. The collaboration with Mckenna Grace, a fan of the band, further strengthens the connection between Ice Nine Kills and the iconic horror series.

The details

Ice Nine Kills will join Grace and the Scream 7 cast at the film's Los Angeles premiere on February 25, ahead of its global theatrical release on February 27 through Paramount Pictures. Charnas noted the band's longstanding ties to the franchise's legacy cast, including Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Neve Campbell, and others. After learning that Grace was a fan of the band, inviting her to contribute vocals felt natural, and she recorded her part in Charnas' home studio, where he keeps one of the original rubber knife props used in the first Scream film.

  • Ice Nine Kills unveiled 'Twisting The Knife' on February 20, 2026.
  • The band will join the Scream 7 cast at the film's LA 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 visuals.

Mckenna Grace

An American actress starring in the upcoming Scream 7 film.

Roger L. Jackson

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

David Arquette

An American actor who has starred in multiple Scream films as the character Dewey Riley.

Spencer Charnas

The frontman of Ice Nine Kills, who has a deep personal connection 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.”

— Spencer Charnas, Ice Nine Kills Frontman (967thewolf.net)

“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 Sydney'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 (967thewolf.net)

What’s next

Ice Nine Kills will perform 'Twisting the Knife' live with Mckenna Grace at the Scream 7 Los Angeles premiere on February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

The collaboration between Ice Nine Kills and Mckenna Grace on the 'Twisting the Knife' track for the Scream 7 soundtrack exemplifies the enduring appeal and influence of the Scream franchise, as well as the creative synergy that can emerge when horror and music collide.