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).
IT Is The End
Ice Nine Kills Lyrics
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They call me the dancing clown
And you must be Georgie
Did you hear my circus was in town?
It seems I have your boat here
The storm blew her off track
Just reach your hands down here and take it
If you really want it back
You can trust me sweet child
Step right this way
I'm at your service with a smile
Believe me
IT's nothing to fear
When I feast on your flesh
You'll see that we all float down...
Here!
Pick through the past you'll see
I'm living history
Come one come all
'Cause I'm starved for the kill
Prey on the pure at heart
Feed on their body parts
I've got some big fucking shoes to fill
Follow me and I'll show you the truth
Devastation as the dead lights defuse
Follow me and I'll show you the truth
Face down in the fountain of youth
Just like Georgie
IT's all out of hand
So join me
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Catch me at the big top
Buried underground
You know I'm not clowning around
Even with a smile
From ear to fucking ear
IT's everything you know
IT's everything you fear
A carnival of carnage
That much you assume
But it's more than just a costume and red balloons
IT's coming back around every 27 years
IT's everything you know
IT's everything you fear
So let go
You know what makes me smile?
Devoured juveniles
Their innards tangled in my twisted grin
Chuckled so hard I choked
Call it an inside joke
They say that laughter's the best medicine
Follow me and I'll show you the truth
Face down in the fountain of youth
Just like Georgie
IT's all out of hand
So join me
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Catch me at the big top
Buried underground
You know I'm not clowning around
Even with a smile
From ear to fucking ear
IT's everything you know
IT's everything you fear
A carnival of carnage
That much you assume
But it's more than just a costume and red balloons
IT's coming back around every 27 years
IT's everything you know
IT's everything you fear
So let go
IT is the end
IT's come again
Believe IT or not
You'll all disappear
IT cannot be fought
We all float down here
IT is the end
IT's come again
Believe IT or not
You'll all disappear
IT cannot be fought
We all float down here
IT is the end
IT's come again
Believe IT or not
You'll all disappear
IT cannot be fought
We all float down here
We all float down here
IT's come again
Believe IT or not
You'll all disappear
IT cannot be fought
We all float down here
The lyrics of "IT Is The End" by Ice Nine Kills describe the character of the dancing clown, who introduces himself to a child named Georgie. He tells Georgie that he has his boat, which was caught in a storm and blown off-track. He asks Georgie to reach his hands down to take it back. This encounter takes a dark turn as the clown reveals his true intentions, stating that when he feasts on Georgie's flesh, he will see that they all float down here. The song then explores the clown's history of preying on innocent victims, as well as his belief in the cyclical return of his reign of terror every 27 years. The song ends by stating that "IT is the end" and that despite efforts to fight against him, everyone will ultimately "float down here."
The lyrics of "IT Is The End" are dark and eerie, taking the listener on a journey through the twisted mind of a clown who preys on innocent victims. Despite the clown's attempts to come across as friendly and welcoming, the true intentions behind his words are sinister and reveal his intent to cause harm. The lyrics also touch on the cyclical nature of fear and horror, suggesting that there will always be a return of terror every 27 years.
Line by Line Meaning
Allow me to introduce myself
I am the dancing clown that they all fear
They call me the dancing clown
I am IT, and I have a clown persona
And you must be Georgie
I am addressing a child named Georgie
Did you hear my circus was in town?
I am trying to entice Georgie to trust me with friendly talk
It seems I have your boat here
I am trying to make Georgie feel at ease by claiming to have his lost boat
The storm blew her off track
I am making up a story to explain why his boat ended up in the sewer
Just reach your hands down here and take it
I am trying to lure Georgie closer to the sewer drain
If you really want it back
I am using the boat as bait to lure Georgie to his death
Oh, Georgie
I am using Georgie's name as a way to gain his trust
You can trust me sweet child
I am trying to assure Georgie that I am trustworthy
Step right this way
I am using my charm to entice Georgie closer to the sewer
I'm at your service with a smile
I am trying to make Georgie feel comfortable
Believe me
I am trying to convince Georgie that there is nothing to fear
IT's nothing to fear
I am lying to Georgie to gain his trust before I kill him
When I feast on your flesh
I am foreshadowing Georgie's fate
You'll see that we all float down...Here!
I am revealing the terrifying nature of my being as I descend into the sewer, ready to attack Georgie
Pick through the past you'll see
I am trying to evoke fear and confusion in my victims
I'm living history
I am a timeless creature that continues to haunt people
Come one come all
I am inviting all victims to fall prey to me
'Cause I'm starved for the kill
I am insatiable and enjoy killing for the sake of it
Prey on the pure at heart
I take pleasure in targeting innocent people
Feed on their body parts
I am savage and devour my victims entirely
I've got some big fucking shoes to fill
I am living up to the legacy of fear that has been passed on to me
Follow me and I'll show you the truth
I am using my charm to draw in more victims
Devastation as the dead lights defuse
Georgie and others who follow me will face a terrible fate
Face down in the fountain of youth
People who follow me will meet their end
Just like Georgie
Past victims, like Georgie, have been lured into my trap
IT's all out of hand
My influence has grown out of control and I am unstoppable
So join me
I will lure in more victims to add to my collection
Catch me at the big top
I will always continue to lure in my prey
Buried underground
I live in hidden depths, ready to strike
You know I'm not clowning around
I am much more than just an entertainer
From ear to fucking ear
I have a sinister grin that spreads from ear to ear
IT's everything you know
I am the manifestation of fear itself
IT's everything you fear
I bring terror and destruction wherever I go
A carnival of carnage
People are drawn in by the spectacle, but will meet a gruesome end
That much you assume
People underestimate the true danger of my presence
But it's more than just a costume and red balloons
I am not simply an entertainer, but a terrorizing force
IT's coming back around every 27 years
I will always resurface and continue to haunt unsuspecting victims
So let go
People must accept their fate and succumb to my grasp
You know what makes me smile?
I take pleasure in other's pain and suffering
Devoured juveniles
I have killed and devoured countless children
Their innards tangled in my twisted grin
I take delight in the destruction I cause
Chuckled so hard I choked
I am so consumed by my own sadistic pleasure that I can't contain myself
Call it an inside joke
My amusement comes from a dark and twisted place
They say that laughter's the best medicine
I find humor in other's misery
IT is the end
I am the end of all who encounter me
IT's come again
I will continue my reign of terror
Believe IT or not
Denial will not save people from my wrath
You'll all disappear
Nobody is safe from my grasp
IT cannot be fought
I am invincible and unstoppable
We all float down here
People will succumb to my grasps and meet their end
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deblieck, Spencer Charnas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HeavyMetalKittenx
Chronological order of videos:
The American nightmare
Thank god it’s Friday
A grave mistake
Stabbing in the dark
Merry Axemas (added by popular demand)
IT is the end
Any others will be added once the videos come out.
@alexwinchester4228
Music Video:
Justin deBelik and Justin Morrow reporter MISSING
IRL:
JD leaves band/goes on hiatus from INK and does producing
Justin leaves INK and joins MIW
Just thought this was funny that they incorporated them leaving INK into the music video😂
@NikNocturnal
INK really exceeds expectations EVERY damn time
@iansebastian7780
Nik Nocturnal Video Reaction?😁
@_Sixthstep
Are you gonna cover this song?
@thelonewolf7443
Hi Nik! I’m glad you enjoyed the video, INK really does some special stuff.
@eliminati0457
Nik Nocturnal Wait, you here? Oh wow, never thought to randomly see a comment from you here :P
But I completely agree
@yesh6545
@@_Sixthstep lol it's not a new song
@albinwickmanlundberg9119
He did it. He dressed up as a clown. This is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen, thank god he made it out of that house of horror alright!
@666108
Albin Lundberg look up avatar he looks like the crow
@heavymetalmusichead4969
@@666108 a little bit. Not very like the crow, though.
@kingmedagame8676
It was absolutely fantastic no doubt, but it would've been better in my opinion if they did the saw cover for his death