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 fiancƩ 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).
Proximity Mines In The Complex
Ice Nine Kills Lyrics
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There's nothing left that you can give back
And nothing left to gain
Surrounded by choices that you don't have
Throw the book or turn the page
Safe is just a shadow that circumstances change
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
Will we sink or swim this time i know there's nothing left in my body to give you
Before we fall- let's roll the dice
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
Danger in the shadows where it all begins
To hide the world around us from the candlelight within
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
It won't do to just let em' bleed
Let's give em' something that leaves a scar
Something that means we are never falling to our knees
And if they only want your heart
Let them be easily amused until the right arrives at the jaw
You burned your last bridge tonight
This isn't goodnight
This is goodbye
Oh god, this is not goodnight this is goodbye
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
The song "Proximity Mines In The Complex" by Ice Nine Kills is a high-energy rock song with lyrics that capture the angst and frustration of feeling trapped and powerless. The opening line "You're not god!" sets the tone of defiance and rebellion, refusing to be controlled or manipulated by outside forces. The song speaks to the idea of being stuck in a situation where there is nothing left to gain or give back, where choices are limited and the outcome is uncertain. The chorus urges the listener to give it their all, to find something worth fighting for and to not give up or give in.
The lyrics use vivid imagery and metaphor to convey a sense of danger and uncertainty. "Safe is just a shadow that circumstances change" speaks to the illusion of safety and how quickly things can shift and become unpredictable. "Danger in the shadows where it all begins, to hide the world around us from the candlelight within" alludes to the idea of inner turmoil and conflict that can be hidden beneath the surface. The song reaches its climax with the repeated chorus of "This is not goodnight, this is goodbye", emphasizing the finality and irreversibility of the situation.
Overall, "Proximity Mines In The Complex" is a powerful song that captures the emotional intensity of feeling trapped and powerless, urging the listener to find the strength to fight back and push forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You're not god!
The person being addressed is not all-powerful or all-knowing.
There's nothing left that you can give back
The situation at hand cannot be reversed or undone.
And nothing left to gain
There are no benefits or rewards to be obtained from the situation.
Surrounded by choices that you don't have
The options available are all unfavorable or impossible to achieve.
Throw the book or turn the page
Either take drastic action or move on from the situation.
Safe is just a shadow that circumstances change
The idea of security is fleeting and easily altered by external factors.
To hide the world around us from the fate we can't escape
We try to ignore or deny the harsh reality of our inevitable destiny.
So give it up, give it in
Surrender to the situation and accept what cannot be changed.
Give me something to die for
Give me a cause or purpose worth sacrificing for.
Hands down- this is goodbye
The situation cannot continue and must be ended definitively.
Show them all what it means to just let go
Demonstrate to others the importance of moving past situations and letting go of attachments.
I'll be there by your side
A promise of support and companionship through difficult times.
Will we sink or swim this time i know there's nothing left in my body to give you
There is no more energy or resources to expend, and the outcome is uncertain.
Before we fall- let's roll the dice
Take a chance before accepting defeat.
This is not goodnight
This is not a farewell for the night or temporary separation.
This is goodbye
This is a permanent departure.
Danger in the shadows where it all begins
The source of danger or harm is often obscured or hidden.
To hide the world around us from the candlelight within
We use internal sources of strength to cope with external challenges.
It won't do to just let em' bleed
It is not enough to simply allow others to suffer.
Let's give em' something that leaves a scar
Create a lasting impact on others, for better or for worse.
Something that means we are never falling to our knees
Something that symbolizes strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
And if they only want your heart
If others only seek to take advantage of your emotions or vulnerabilities.
Let them be easily amused until the right arrives at the jaw
Allow them to be entertained temporarily until they receive their comeuppance or punishment.
You burned your last bridge tonight
The person being addressed has destroyed their final chance or opportunity.
This isn't goodnight
Similar to an earlier line, this is not a temporary farewell or goodnight.
Oh god, this is not goodnight this is goodbye
An emphatic and final declaration of permanent separation.
Contributed by Adam Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BackToMetal
You're not god!
There's nothing left that you can give back
And nothing left to gain
Surrounded by choices that you don't have
Throw the book or turn the page
Safe is just a shadow that circumstances change
To hide the world around us from the fate we can't escape
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
Will we sink or swim this time i know there's nothing left in my body to give you
Before we fall- let's roll the dice
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
Danger in the shadows where it all begins
To hide the world around us from the candlelight within
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
It won't do to just let em' bleed
Let's give em' something that leaves a scar
Something that means we are never falling to our knees
And if they only want your heart
Let them be easily amused until the right arrives at the jaw
You burned your last bridge tonight
This isn't goodnight
This is goodbye
Oh god, this is not goodnight this is goodbye
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
It won't do to just let em' bleed
Let's give em' something that leaves a scar
Something that means we are never falling to our knees
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
Ice Nine Kills
Watch the "Rainy Day" and "Funeral Derangements" music videos at youtube.com/iceninekills
Benjamin Fox
I just love how clean everything sounds in this compared to the original, it takes away some but adds so much more
No Motto
@ze ole bread maker fr, both work so damn well. Polished or raw sounding you choose. Still undecided which I prefer to this day lol
ze ole bread maker
@Ross Trbojevic this is a rerecording from 2017
Ross Trbojevic
@ze ole bread maker or is this a re recording?
Ross Trbojevic
@ze ole bread maker well then who did it first?
ze ole bread maker
@Ross Trbojevic no it isn't lol
BackToMetal
You're not god!
There's nothing left that you can give back
And nothing left to gain
Surrounded by choices that you don't have
Throw the book or turn the page
Safe is just a shadow that circumstances change
To hide the world around us from the fate we can't escape
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
Will we sink or swim this time i know there's nothing left in my body to give you
Before we fall- let's roll the dice
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
Danger in the shadows where it all begins
To hide the world around us from the candlelight within
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
It won't do to just let em' bleed
Let's give em' something that leaves a scar
Something that means we are never falling to our knees
And if they only want your heart
Let them be easily amused until the right arrives at the jaw
You burned your last bridge tonight
This isn't goodnight
This is goodbye
Oh god, this is not goodnight this is goodbye
So give it up, give it in
Give me something to die for
Hands down- this is goodbye
Show them all what it means to just let go
I'll be there by your side
It won't do to just let em' bleed
Let's give em' something that leaves a scar
Something that means we are never falling to our knees
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
This is not goodnight
This is goodbye
The Kursed One
You get an A+
l c
2k views. Wow been here since the release. This album/band is so underrated. Needs more views.