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.

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 cinematic music video includes appearances by franchise veterans Roger L. Jackson and David Arquette. The band will 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 partnership between Ice Nine Kills and the Scream franchise highlights the band's longstanding ties to the horror genre, which has been a key part of their identity and creative inspiration. The collaboration with rising star Mckenna Grace also showcases the cross-pollination between music and film, as the two industries continue to find new ways to work together.

The details

Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas described 'Twisting the Knife' as a heartfelt homage to Wes Craven and the Scream franchise, which he says is 'baked into the DNA' of the band. 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 unveiled the single on February 20, 2026.
  • The band will join Mckenna Grace and 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 who stars in the upcoming Scream 7 film and contributed vocals to the 'Twisting the Knife' single.

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 described the 'Twisting the Knife' track as a tribute 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

“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

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 showcases the continued cross-pollination between music and horror, as well as the band's deep connection to the iconic slasher franchise that has inspired their own brand of horror-infused metalcore.