Horror fans and music lovers have a massive reason to celebrate today. The highly anticipated collaboration between Mckenna Grace and metalcore titans Ice Nine Kills has officially arrived. Titled “Twisting the Knife,” the track dropped today, February 19, on all major streaming platforms, marking one of the most exciting moments in the lead-up to Scream 7. Credited to Ice Nine Kills featuring Mckenna Grace, the heavy-hitting single serves as the metal and hard-rock centerpiece of the upcoming film’s soundtrack.
“Twisting the Knife” is one of four original songs recorded specifically for the Scream 7 soundtrack. Given its intense energy and cinematic horror atmosphere, the track is expected to close out the film during the credits — a perfect capstone to the latest chapter in the iconic slasher franchise. It masterfully blends the theatrical, horror-inspired metalcore sound Ice Nine Kills is known for with the confident pop-rock vocal style Grace has developed throughout her music career, and the result feels as seamless as it does ferocious.
The release goes beyond audio, with a music video dropping in tandem today. Metal outlets have been buzzing about the premiere, which features both the band and the actress in visuals that mirror the dark, suspenseful world of the Scream films. For Grace in particular, the release marks a welcome return, with fans having eagerly awaited new original music after a brief gap in her release schedule.
Early reactions from the horror community and music critics are already framing “Twisting the Knife” as a standout collaboration — proof that modern metal and pop-rock can collide to create something genuinely haunting. Stream it now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other major platforms.