Ice Nine Kills is an American band from Boston, Massachusetts, renowned for their horror-inspired lyrics and theatrical performances. Formed in 2000 by high school friends Spencer Charnas and Jeremy Schwartz, the band has evolved from its early ska-punk roots to a distinctive metalcore sound. Their discography includes six full-length studio albums, with notable releases such as The Silver Scream (2018) and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood (2021), both of which achieved significant chart success. The band's name is derived from the fictional substance ice-nine in Kurt Vonnegut's novel Cat's Cradle.
