In mid 2009, Schwartz decided to leave the band after struggling with life on the road, leaving Charnas as the only original member. Charnas then recruited former members of the Rochester, NY post-hardcore band Remember Tomorrow, which had recently disbanded. This shifted Ice Nine Kills' sound into more of an experimental metalcore sound. Ferret Music took notice of their new sound and signed the band in the spring of 2009. After appearing on Warped Tour 2009, the band began writing and recording their next record.
Ice Nine Kills released their second full-length album 'Safe Is Just a Shadow' on July 12, 2010. Vocalist Dave Sieling, who has since left the band, contributed clean vocals along with Spencer Charnas. The album received praise from heavy metal Revolver Magazine in the 2010 Hottest Chicks in Rock Issue, and the band was invited to attend the Revolver Golden Gods awards in Los Angeles CA on April 20, 2010. The band supported 'Safe Is Just a Shadow' with a two-week appearance on Warped Tour 2010 and a supporting slot with Michigan-based nu metal band Taproot. The band performed on a headlining tour in the summer of 2011 as well as at the Darien Lake, NY stop of Warped Tour 2011. The band released a music video inspired by the film Inglorious Bastards for their song "The People Under the Stairs" on June 20, 2011. That same day, the band announced their partnership with Outerloop Management who represent We Came as Romans, Refused, and Periphery among others.
On January 15, 2013, the band released their EP 'The Predator,' which had been funded through a Kickstarter campaign. Ice Nine Kills played on The All Stars Tour as well as the first 2 weeks of the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. On April 26, 2013, the band released a stand-alone single called "The Product of Hate", with proceeds going to help the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings earlier that month.
Ice Nine Kills released their full-length effort 'The Predator Becomes the Prey' on January 21 through the newly created Outerloop Records, an imprint of Fearless Records. The album marked the band's first entrance into the Billboard Top 200 charts, landing at #153. The album also debuted at #3 on the Top Heatseeker's chart, #38 on the Independent Label charts, and #13 on the Hard Rock charts. The band played the entire Warped Tour 2014 and in 2015 headlined the IX LIVES TOUR with Get Scared, Upon This Dawning, Chasing Safety, and Brightwell.
It was announced on September 17, 2015 that the band had signed to Fearless Records. Ice Nine Kills's new album "Every Trick in the Book" was released on December 4, 2015.
Ice Nine Kills headlined on the Fresh Faces Tour from October 24 - November 29 with new Fearless Records bands Wage War, The White Noise, and more. Ice Nine Kills has also been featured on the Fearless Punk Goes... series with their cover of "Animals" by Maroon 5 for 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 6' and their cover of "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" by ZAYN and Taylor Swift for 'Punk Goes Pop, Vol. 7'.
On October 5th, 2018, Ice Nine Kills released their fifth album "The Silver Scream" to both commercial and critical success. The Silver Scream peaked at 29 on the Billboard Top 200, further bring the band higher and higher up into the Mainstream. The album provided fan favorite tracks and chart climbers such as "A Grave Mistake", "SAVAGES", "The American Nightmare",and "Stabbing In The Dark". All inspired by both classic and niche horror films of the 80's, 90's, and early 2000's. Throughout the next couple of years, the band would support "The Silver Scream" with various theatrical shows dedicated to bringing the horror films of old onto the stage. A show at the Worcester Palladium would be recorded and later released as the band's first live album on October 30th, 2020 under the named "I Heard They KILL Live!!" featuring live performances of songs from "The Silver Scream" along with songs from older albums such as "Communion Of The Cursed" from 2015's "Every Trick In The Book" and "The Fastest Way To A Girl's Heart Is Through Her Ribcage" from 2014's "The Predator Becomes The Prey". The Silver Scream also tells it's own story through the music videos uploaded to Ice Nine Kill's Youtube channel starting with "The American Nightmare" and ending with "IT Is The End" (inspired by Stephen King's IT). The story follows lead singer Spencer Charnas as he unravels disturbing nightmares he's been having to his therapist but his therapist suspects that everything is not as fictional as it seems.
Following the release of the band's track "Hip To Be Scared" (inspired by the Mary Harron film: American Psycho) on July 9th, 2021, Ice Nine Kills announced their sixth record and the long awaited sequel to "The Silver Scream": "The Silver Scream 2: Welcome To Horrorwood". The album shares yet another original story centered around lead singer Spencer Charnas. This time framing him as a man who killed his fiancé and is being held in custody. The album is set to be released on October 15th, 2021 featuring the aforementioned "Hip To Be Scared" along with "Assault and Batteries" (Child's Play) and "Rainy Day" (Resident Evil).
Enjoy Your Slay
Ice Nine Kills Lyrics
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Indeed
Here you are
Plagued by the past and down a badly beaten path
Lies a place, one of a kind
Cursed by a blinding light that no one can outshine
One drink away from a broken home
He can't give up but can't go on like this
A five year old longs to be free
From visions he can't help but see
And a mother who can't understand
That the writing on my walls will tell you how it's gonna be
Oh can't you see that you're just rats within my halls
To hell with hospitality (and we all scream)
Welcome to your last resort, don't overlook the past
If you need help finding piece of mind don't hesitate to axe
They can see the vacancy so say goodbye to sanity
We're here to help you on your way
Thank you very much enjoy your slay
Face down in the lap luxury
Fuck the comforts of reality
Turn the page, disengage and destroy
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy
oH I'm not gonna hurt you
I'm just gonna bash your fucking brains in
Now the fun has just begun
And one by one your wife and son
Hang in the web you've spun as family ties come undone
Redrum!
The writing on my walls will tell you how it's gonna be
So follow me
Cross out the words "do not disturb"
On the doors of depravity (and we all scream):
Welcome to your last resort don't overlook the past
If you need help finding piece of mind don't hesitate to axe
They can see the vacancy so say goodbye to sanity
We're here to help you on your way
Thank you very much enjoy your slay
An identical scream from 217
Slashes to ashes, dust to dust
Hey danny, come play with us
Come drain or shine
I'll hit your whole bloodline
Shall we tell old Jack what he's won?
A chopping spree
Around the family tree
Where you can hang once
All work is done
The writing on my walls will tell you how it's gonna be
Oh can't you see (that we all scream)
Welcome to your last resort don't overlook the past
If you need help finding piece of mind don't hesitate to axe
They can see the vacancy so say goodbye to sanity
We're here to help you on your way
Thank you very much, and please do keep in touch
Enjoy your slay!
Ice Nine Kills’s "Enjoy Your Slay" is a song about a man who is plagued by his past and seems to be going down a badly beaten path. He is cursed by a blinding light that no one can outshine. The singer is a mess of a man, his fate is unknown, and he is just one drink away from a broken home. He longs to be free from the visions he can't help but see and his mother who can't understand. The writing on my walls will tell you how it's gonna be, and the singer emphasizes this by saying that you're just rats within my halls.
The song is talking about the past and the mistakes that people have made. The lyrics suggest that being trapped in the past can lead to a descent into madness. The singer implies that the characters in the song will never escape their destructive patterns. They are stuck in a cycle of destructive behavior that is going to lead them down a dark path toward madness and death. The song is meant to be a warning for people who are trapped in their past, unable to move on and let go of the things that are holding them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Going down, sir?
Asking if they are descending into a dark and twisted mindset.
Indeed
Confirming that they are indeed going down.
Here you are
Arriving at a unique place that is cursed by a blinding light.
Plagued by the past and down a badly beaten path
Haunted by past traumas and experiencing a downward spiral.
Lies a place, one of a kind
They have found a place that is one of a kind.
Cursed by a blinding light that no one can outshine
The cursed place is characterized by a blinding light that cannot be overcome.
A mess of a man, his fate unknown
A man who is struggling in life and his destiny is unclear.
One drink away from a broken home
His addiction to alcohol is taking its toll on his family life.
He can't give up but can't go on like this
Despite his struggles, he can't give up but can't continue living like this anymore.
A five year old longs to be free
His inner child desires to be free from the traumatic visions he experiences.
From visions he can't help but see, And a mother who can't understand
He sees visions that he cannot control, and his mother is unable to comprehend what he is experiencing.
That the writing on my walls will tell you how it's gonna be
The words written on the wall foreshadow what is going to happen.
Oh can't you see that you're just rats within my halls, To hell with hospitality (and we all scream)
The people within the cursed place are worthless and are not deserving of hospitality.
Welcome to your last resort, don't overlook the past, If you need help finding piece of mind don't hesitate to axe, They can see the vacancy so say goodbye to sanity, We're here to help you on your way, Thank you very much enjoy your slay
The cursed place is their last resort, and they should not forget their past. They will help them find peace of mind, but they should be prepared to say goodbye to sanity. They welcome them to the cursed place and hope they enjoy their demise.
Face down in the lap luxury
Indulging in luxurious comforts.
Fuck the comforts of reality
Ignoring the harshness of reality.
Turn the page, disengage and destroy
Moving on from the present and destroying everything in sight.
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy
Not taking time to enjoy life can lead to a dull and monotonous existence.
oH I'm not gonna hurt you, I'm just gonna bash your fucking brains in
A disturbing threat of extreme violence.
Now the fun has just begun
The real entertainment is about to start.
And one by one your wife and son, Hang in the web you've spun as family ties come undone
Their family members are slowly falling into the cursed web and their bonds are being destroyed.
Redrum!
Murder spelled backward.
An identical scream from 217, Slashes to ashes, dust to dust, Hey danny, come play with us
Referencing to horror movie scenes as well as Stephen King's The Shining.
Come drain or shine, I'll hit your whole bloodline
They are not selective when it comes to inflicting harm, as they will hit everyone connected to their target.
Shall we tell old Jack what he's won?, A chopping spree, Around the family tree, Where you can hang once, All work is done
Referencing to The Shining's iconic axe scene as well as harming the entire family.
Oh can't you see (that we all scream)
They all scream in unison.
Welcome to your last resort don't overlook the past, If you need help finding piece of mind don't hesitate to axe, They can see the vacancy so say goodbye to sanity, We're here to help you on your way, Thank you very much, and please do keep in touch
Repeating their earlier invitation to the cursed place and reassuring their victims that they will help them on their way.
Enjoy your slay!
A macabre and twisted invitation for their victims to enjoy their own murder and demise.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Conor Sullivan, Justin Deblieck, Justin Drew Morrow, Spencer Charnas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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