Get ready to scream your lungs out with the latest collaboration from metal maestros Ice Nine Kills! The band has joined forces with the online multiplayer survival horror game Dead By Daylight to unleash a sonic terror - their brand-new single 'Play Dead' (out today, June 26). This ear-shattering anthem is a wild collision of hooks, horror, and total chaos that's guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping like a frantic gamer on a quest for survival.
But it doesn't stop there - the music video for 'Play Dead' is an unforgettable spectacle featuring skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, along with actor Devon Sawa (yes, the guy from Final Destination) and Terrifier 3's Krsy Fox. And if you thought that was a one-off, think again! Ice Nine Kills has also teamed up with the game devs to create a limited-edition collection within Dead By Daylight, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the band's dark aesthetic.
Spencer Charnas, the vocalist of Ice Nine Kills, spills the beans: "We're massive fans of Dead By Daylight's chaotic, eerie, immersive energy. We wanted 'Play Dead' to feel like an authentic part of the game's world - and we've worked closely with Michel F. April (long-time composer for Dead By Daylight), the creative team, and die-hard fans to get it just right."
And what's a Dead By Daylight collab without Tony Hawk? Charnas declares: "Tony's at the intersection of music, gaming, and subculture - we had to have him on board!" This release follows hot on the heels of 'Twisting The Knife,' their recent track with McKenna Grace for the Scream 7 film. You can catch Ice Nine Kills live at Download Festival (where they just performed) or get ready for their massive UK tour kicking off in early 2027, culminating in a sold-out show at London's O2 Arena on March 28.
Meanwhile, Dead By Daylight has been celebrating its 10th anniversary in style - and with good reason: it's the "most-played horror game in history," according to Behaviour Interactive. This behemoth of a game has had some high-profile crossovers, teaming up with Stranger Things, Saw, Alien, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, Iron Maiden, and Slipknot, among others. And if that's not enough, a movie adaptation is reportedly on the cards - talk about going from strength to strength!