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Ice Nine Kills have returned to the world of Ghostface with an official offering set to accompany the upcoming movie Scream 7.

Titled ‘Twisting The Knife’, it’s a song that pulls on all of the things that make INK such a perfect band to soundtrack a horror show. Atmospherically bold and brilliantly dramatic, it is a ballad of the highest order. Sky-high melodies and melodrama-drenched builds aplenty, they suit the moody tone of the Scream franchise wonderfully.

It also features an appearance from Mckenna Grace who adds her brooding vocal talents to the party beautifully, serving as a compelling accomplice to vocalist Spencer Charnas.

And because it’s Ice Nine Kills, of course, the video is bold, brash and blood-drenched, which makes it a bit of an NSFW watch. It also plays a part in the wider story the band are telling at the moment, so expect more questions, more quips, and more curious breadcrumbs about where things may be heading. Also, keep an eye out for one hell of a cameo.

Spencer had this to say about the song and what it means to be so heavily involved in the franchise:

“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. I was already obsessed with Halloween and Friday the 13th, but Scream was the first I saw in theatres. Hearing the killer talk about horror movies, in that distinctively pop-culture savvy Kevin Williamson way, blew my mind.

“In recent years, we’ve gotten to know and work with Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Neve Campbell, Rose McGowan, Jamie Kennedy, Lee Waddell, and others in different capacities. We announced the collaboration with Scream 7 at Wembley Arena, with Ghostface and Rose McGowan, which was surreal in itself.

“When we learned that Mckenna Grace is a fan of our band, it made perfect sense to invite her to sing. She recorded her part in my home studio, in the same room where I keep my screen-used Scream knife prop, one of the four rubber knives made for the first movie.

“Marco Beltrami’s Scream scores are just as influential to me as any other component of the films. In our song, there are echoes of the moody atmospheres he’s created, with our own INK twist.”

And Mckenna had this to add:

“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.”

For those in the know, this isn’t actually the first song that the band have written about Scream. ‘Your Number’s Up’ served as a bonus track on the original ‘The Silver Scream’, released as part of the ‘FINAL CUT’ deluxe edition in 2019.

The band will be making their return to the UK once more as part of the stacked Download Festival line-up. Taking place between June 10-14, they join headliners Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park, plus the likes of Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Trivium and Architects.

Tickets are available from right here.

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Arch Enemy have kick-started a whole new chapter with the announcement of their new vocalist and release of their first work together.

That vocalist is Lauren Hart, who you may recognise from her time with American melodic death metallers Once Human. She takes the place of Alissa White-Gluz, who announced that she was parting ways with the band back in November of last year.

Michael Amott, guitarist and band founder, had this to say about bringing Lauren into the fold:

“Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience – her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration!”

And the band aren’t messing about when it comes to introducing Lauren to the masses with a stunning new track, their first music since last year’s full-length ‘Blood Dynastry’. The track is called ‘To The Last Breath’, and is a thrashing, tenacious, wonderfully triumphant piece of heavy metal power. From the riffs that bring back the glories of the melodeath boom of the 90s to Lauren’s knack for guttural and grand deliveries, it is a statement of intent that sends shivers up the spine.

The start of a new chapter has never sounded so fresh.

Michael had this to add about the track, stating, “Make no mistake – this song is a reckoning. Musically, it’s unapologetically aligned with my original vision for the band – and I believe longtime fans will recognise that immediately. Lyrically, it’s about seeing through deception and dismantling the illusion of control. It captures that moment when you realise you’ve been fed poison – and you choose to fight back. Once that clarity hits, there’s no retreat. It’s do or die.”

The band will be heading out on a run across Europe to celebrate this new beginning, and they are playing some TINY rooms. Here they are.

JULY 

19 – BERLIN Bi Nuu
21 – COPENHAGEN Pumpehuset
22 – STOCKHOLM Kollektivet Livet
24 –  HELSINKI Tavastia
25 – TALLINN Helitehas
27 – KRAKOW Hype Park

AUGUST

02 – COLOGNE Club Volta
03 – PARIS Maroquinerie
05 – VITORIA Jimmy Jazz
09 – UTRECHT Tivoli Pandora
10 – LONDON The Underworld
11 – MANCHESTER Rebellion

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Arch Enemy has not reunited with former vocalist Angela Gossow, but still – they made an incredible choice!

The post ARCH ENEMY Reveals New Vocalist With Vicious Single "To The Last Breath", European Tour Announced appeared first on Metal Injection.

London-based black metal quartet Unmother return with their new full-length album, State Dependent Memory on February 20 with physical editions available on vinyl and cassette via Fiadh Productions. But you can hear the whole thing with us now!

Formed in 2019 by members of Those Damn Thieves, Formless Body, and Dothe, Unmother have steadily carved out a distinct identity within the U.K. underground. Their sound fuses traditional black metal with post-metal through  experimental structures, channeling bleak, urban atmospheres.

State Dependent Memory was mixed in London by Angeliki Mourgela and mastered by Roland Rodas at Cavern of Echoes Studio. As with their debut, drum performances were recorded by Krzysztof Klingbein, ensuring continuity amid the band’s evolving sound.

“We wanted State Dependent Memory to reflect the isolation a large metropolis can impose on you, at times torturing, at times redeeming. This was our effort to try and capture the feeling of being lost inside a vast, busy, and suffocating urban landscape,” say the band.

“Some moments reflect how we experience this environment overall: the constant tension of ‘My Armor,’ the monotonically repeated guitar theme of ‘Bear Hug,’ the eerie synths of ‘Modern Dystopia.’ Others are more personal and introspective, like the experimental approach of the title track and the cover of  ‘Attiki–Viktoria’ (a tribute to central Athens), while ‘Magda’ stems from experiencing horrific events through the lens of living in a big city and references the mother of murdered musician and antifascist Pavlos Fyssas in 2013.

Preorder the album here. 

The post Album Premiere: Unmother – <i>State Dependent Memory</i> appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Posted on February 19th 2026, 5:00p.m.

There have been hints and guesses as to who was replacing Alyssa White-Gluz for Swedish extreme metal band Arch Enemy. Plenty of people wondered who it could be, but with the release of their new track “To The Last Breath”, we now know who it is and no, it’s not Angela Gossow. The truth is they’ve chosen an absolute beast to bring the band into its next age.

Moving forward, Arch Enemy will be fronted by ex-Once Human vocalist Lauren Hart. For those that don’t know her previous work, she’s a dynamic powerhouse behind the mic fitting of the recently vacated role with Arch Enemy. According to guitarist and founder Michael Amott, she was the perfect choice for the band’s future.

“Connecting with Lauren has marked an important step in my journey. Working with her was an exceptional experience — her remarkable voice, coupled with her dedication and professionalism, brings a rare level of excellence. I look forward to continuing the collaboration.”

As for the new track, it’s a straight up ripper. Amott described the song as a “reckoning” that heralds the next chapter for Arch Enemy.

“Make no mistake — this song is a reckoning. Musically, it’s unapologetically aligned with my original vision for the band — and I believe longtime fans will recognize that immediately. Lyrically, it’s about seeing through deception and dismantling the illusion of control. It captures that moment when you realize you’ve been fed poison — and you choose to fight back. Once that clarity hits, there’s no retreat. It’s do or die.”

In addition to the new song, the band announced their European ‘Back To The Root Of All Evil’ tour, which you can check out the dates for below.

ARCH ENEMY EUROPEAN BACK TO THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL 2026 TOUR:

7/19 — Berlin, Germany — Bi Nuu
7/21 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Pumpehuset
7/22 — Stockholm, Sweden — Kollektivet Livet
7/24 — Helsinki, Finland — Tavastia
7/25 — Tallinn, Estonia — Helitehas
7/27 — Krakow, Poland — Hype Park
8/2 — Cologne, Germany — Club Volta
8/3 — Paris, France — Maroquinerie
8/5 — Vitoria, Spain — Jimmy Jazz
8/9 — Utrecht, Netherlands — Tivoli Pandora
8/10 — London, England — The Underworld
8/11 — Manchester, England — Rebellion

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Twisting The Knife features Scream star Mckenna Grace and is the first in a number of cinematic ventures the metalcore band have in the pipeline

Following in the footsteps of Christopher Lee and Pat Boone.

The post William Shatner Has Teamed Up With Zakk Wylde, Henry Rollins & More For A New Heavy Metal Album appeared first on Theprp.com.

(written by Islander) De Sepulchris Occultis et Igne Profanationis (Of Hidden Tombs and the Fire of Profanation) is the second album (or EP if you prefer, since it’s on the borderline) from the Italian band Prison of Mirrors. It consists of two very long songs — “Chants Beneath the Shunned Shrines” and “The Devouring Fire […]

The post AN NCS ALBUM PREMIERE (AND A REVIEW): PRISON OF MIRRORS — “DE SEPULCHRIS OCCULTIS ET IGNE PROFANATIONIS” appeared first on NO CLEAN SINGING.

Captain Kirk is set to cover Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden and uncork some hard-hitting originals