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 actress 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 band will join Grace and the rest of 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.

Why it matters

As a long-time fan of the Scream franchise, Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas sees 'Twisting the Knife' as a heartfelt homage to the series and its creator Wes Craven. The band has deep ties to the legacy cast of the films, and the collaboration with rising star Mckenna Grace further cements their connection to the beloved horror franchise.

The details

The single arrives with a cinematic music video that includes appearances by Roger L. Jackson, known as the voice of Ghostface, and franchise veteran David Arquette. 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.

  • Ice Nine Kills first revealed the 'Twisting the Knife' partnership during a sold-out performance at Wembley Arena.
  • The band will join Mckenna Grace and 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 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

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

Spencer Charnas

The frontman of Ice Nine Kills who is a longtime fan of 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 perform 'Twisting the Knife' together at the Scream 7 Los Angeles premiere on February 25, 2026.

The takeaway

This collaboration between the horror-loving metalcore band Ice Nine Kills and rising star Mckenna Grace perfectly encapsulates the enduring appeal of the Scream franchise, blending the band's signature sound with the film's iconic slasher themes.