Ice Nine Kills Releases New Song, Video for 'Scream 7' Single 'Twisting the Knife'

The horror-themed metalcore band teams up with the latest installment of the iconic slasher franchise.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Ice Nine Kills has released a new song and music video for "Twisting the Knife," a single tied to the upcoming release of "Scream 7." The video features actress Mckenna Grace, who is part of the ensemble cast for the latest film in the iconic slasher franchise. "Scream 7" is set to hit theaters on February 27 and will reunite viewers with several familiar faces from previous installments, including Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, and others.

Why it matters

As one of the most popular horror franchises, the "Scream" films have long been known for their innovative use of music, often featuring songs that become as iconic as the films themselves. Ice Nine Kills' collaboration on the "Scream 7" soundtrack continues this tradition, giving the band an opportunity to reach a wider audience with their horror-themed metalcore sound.

The details

The music video for "Twisting the Knife" features actress Mckenna Grace, who is part of the ensemble cast for "Scream 7." In the upcoming film, Grace's character becomes the next target of a new Ghostface killer, prompting the return of franchise veteran Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) to protect her family. Ice Nine Kills, known for their horror-themed metalcore sound, have previously collaborated with "Scream" actor Matthew Lillard on their Horrorwood Reserve whiskey and collectibles line.

  • Ice Nine Kills released the "Twisting the Knife" single and music video on February 19, 2026.
  • "Scream 7" is set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026.

The players

Ice Nine Kills

An American heavy metal band from Boston, Massachusetts, known for their horror-themed metalcore sound.

Mckenna Grace

An actress who is part of the ensemble cast for the upcoming "Scream 7" film.

Neve Campbell

An actress who is reprising her role as Sidney Prescott in "Scream 7."

Matthew Lillard

An actor who has collaborated with Ice Nine Kills on their Horrorwood Reserve whiskey and collectibles line.

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What’s next

"Scream 7" is set to hit theaters on February 27, 2026, giving fans the opportunity to see how the new Ghostface killer's story unfolds and how the collaboration between Ice Nine Kills and the franchise plays out.

The takeaway

Ice Nine Kills' collaboration on the "Scream 7" soundtrack continues the franchise's tradition of featuring music that becomes as iconic as the films themselves, allowing the band to reach a wider audience with their horror-themed metalcore sound.