Ice Nine Kills

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Ice Nine Kills: The Masters of Horror-Inspired Metal

Dive into the cinematic world of Ice Nine Kills, the heavy metal band from Boston, Massachusetts, who are redefining the genre with their unique blend of brutal riffs and horror movie theatrics. Signed to Fearless Records, these scaremongers are best known for crafting intensely creative, horror-themed lyrics inspired by classic and contemporary scary stories.

Founded in 2000 by high school friends Spencer Charnas (the bands sole remaining original member) and Jeremy Schwartz, Ice Nine Kills draws its chilling moniker from the fictional substance "**ice-nine**" in Kurt Vonneguts iconic 1963 novel, Cat`s Cradle.

From their early days exploring pop-punk ska influences to their current mastery of metalcore and horror-inspired theatrics, Ice Nine Kills has delivered a discography that`s both terrifying and unforgettable. This includes three EPs and six full-length studio albums:

• Last Chance to Make Amends (Their debut album, showcasing their early sound)
• Safe Is Just a Shadow
• The Predator Becomes the Prey
• Every Trick in the Book (Reached #122 on the US Billboard 200)
• The Silver Scream (A breakthrough album, peaking at #29 on the Billboard charts)
• The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood (Their latest release, achieving a career-high peak of #18 on the Billboard charts)

Early Years: From High School to "Last Chance to Make Amends" (2000-2009)

The story of Ice Nine Kills begins in 2000 when Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Schwartz initially formed the band under the name "Ice Nine." Early lineup changes saw the addition of drummer Grant Newsted in 2003 and bassist Hobie Boeschenstein in 2004. Before officially becoming Ice Nine Kills, they honed their sound, even releasing a demo in 2002 (later re-released in 2009 as The Pop-Punk-Ska Years). The band truly began to take shape with their debut album, Last Chance to Make Amends, released independently on April 20, 2006. They followed it up with The Burning EP through Red Blue Records on November 20, 2007.

What to Expect:

If you love heavy metal, metalcore, and a theatrical live show with elements of slasher films and horror literature, Ice Nine Kills is a must-listen. Brace yourself for captivating stage performances and an onslaught of brutal breakdowns.

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