Ranking of Ice Nine Kills’ greatest songs: heavy tracks that resonate with horror fans

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Ice Nine Kills – Hip To Be Scared ft. Jacoby Shaddix (Official Music Video)

A killer tune from Ice Nine Kills that brilliantly captures the world of horror films! Inspired by the movie American Psycho, the protagonist’s violence and nihilism are thrillingly portrayed through razor-sharp riffs.

Combined with theatrical vocals, it lets you experience fear and fun at the same time.

Released in July 2021, the track was included on the masterpiece The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood.

Packed with homages to the film, it even carries the appeal of a full-fledged tie-in.

The dramatic development stands out, building a tension that feels like the characters are holding a conversation.

If you want to immerse yourself in a sound that’s both intense and melodic, this is a sure-fire favorite!

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Ice Nine Kills – IT Is The End (Official Music Video)

A ferocious number crafted as a de facto tribute to the film IT! It’s no exaggeration to say this track encapsulates all of their chaotic allure.

With a deft balance of madness-inducing horns and melodious elements, it’s a quintessential Ice Nine Kills song.

This piece is the killer tune that closes out the masterful 2018 album The Silver Scream.

It also made waves thanks to a fully produced video running over 14 minutes.

The sheer volume of detail is astonishing, but it’s the thrilling arrangement—held together by a superb band ensemble that keeps it from collapsing at the last second—that truly captivates.

If you love intricately labyrinthine song structures, this one is guaranteed to hit the spot!

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Ice Nine Kills – Me, Myself & Hyde (Lyric Video)

A fierce number themed around duality, inspired by the classic novel The Strange Case of Dr.

Jekyll and Mr.

Hyde! This track is a killer tune included on the album Every Trick in the Book, released in December 2015.

Its musicality impressively fuses contrasting elements—serenity and violence, reason and madness—in a well-balanced way, and it’s no exaggeration to say this work encapsulates all of their chaotic allure.

The thrilling development, held together by a superb band ensemble that pushes to the brink without collapsing, is absolutely irresistible.

If you love high-register clean vocal parts, you’re sure to be won over by this Ice Nine Kills classic!

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Ice Nine Kills – Rainy Day (Official Music Video)

Set to a cold-blooded soundscape that captures the tension of survival, this track stands out even within Ice Nine Kills’ repertoire.

Inspired by the global phenomenon Resident Evil, its electronic textures and heavy accompaniment brilliantly evoke a sense of utter despair.

Premiered in September 2021 and later included on the landmark album The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood, the song serves as a powerful homage to that work.

Perfect for when you want to experience thrilling terror, it’s a killer tune that fans of macabre musicality are sure to love!

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Ice Nine Kills – Someone Like You (Official Music Video) [Adele Cover]

Let me introduce this work, a bold metalcore reimagining of a globally popular, piano-driven ballad.

Without compromising the original sense of loss conveyed by Adele’s performance, it moves fluidly between clean vocals and harsh delivery, transforming the song into a sweeping, emotionally charged anthem.

The dramatic structure that leverages stark contrasts between quiet and intense passages is truly thrilling.

Featured on the EP “The Predator,” released in January 2013 during a transitional period, this track stands out as a masterpiece that fully showcases the melodic elements before the band’s full embrace of a horror-inspired aesthetic.

If you’re drawn to the fusion of timeless melodies and heaviness, you’re sure to love it—be sure to check it out!

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Ice Nine Kills – Stabbing In The Dark (Official Music Video)

This track was created as an homage to Michael Myers, the killer from the classic horror film.

It brilliantly captures the mercilessly approaching presence through sound, balancing razor-sharp riffs with an ominous atmosphere—an outstanding song.

Its theme portrays fear steeped in silence and obsession, and the structure evokes the moment a blade glints—truly a work of commanding presence.

Although not part of the film’s official soundtrack, it’s included on the acclaimed 2018 album The Silver Scream and is infused with deep respect for the work.

It’s a superb piece that showcases Ice Nine Kills’ musical identity to the fullest.

If you love thrilling developments, this is a guaranteed killer tune you’ll enjoy.

Be sure to check it out.

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Ice Nine Kills – Thank God It’s Friday (Official Music Video)

This piece has a world that sends chills down your spine, as if iconic scenes from horror films were flashing through your mind.

It’s inspired by the Friday the 13th series and portrays the carnage at a campground from the victim’s perspective.

The track was premiered by Ice Nine Kills in July 2018 and later included on their acclaimed album The Silver Scream, released that October.

You’ll experience dramatic metalcore where pounding heaviness intersects with symphonic breakdowns.

Listen for the sound’s catharsis, like a cinematic jump scare.

If you have a soft spot for theatrical musicianship, this is a guaranteed killer tune you’ll love!