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

The single arrives with a cinematic music video that includes appearances by franchise veterans.

Published on Mar. 2, 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 band first revealed the partnership during a sold-out performance at Wembley Arena and 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 and their status as a prominent voice in the metalcore scene. 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 engage audiences.

The details

The single 'Twisting the Knife' is described by INK frontman Spencer Charnas as a 'heartfelt homage' to 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 first revealed the 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

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

Mckenna Grace

A rising young actress starring in Scream 7, who is also featured on the 'Twisting the Knife' single.

Roger L. Jackson

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

David Arquette

A veteran actor in the Scream franchise, who has appeared in multiple installments.

Spencer Charnas

The frontman of Ice Nine Kills, who described the 'Twisting the Knife' 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.”

— Spencer Charnas, INK Frontman (b97hawaii.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 (b97hawaii.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 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. The partnership highlights Ice Nine Kills' status as a leading voice in the metalcore scene and their ability to blend their signature sound with the cinematic world of Scream.