ICE NINE KILLS to perform at amusement park as part of HallowScreamCon
Ice Nine Kills has recently released their live performance video for “A Work of Art,” captured during their sold-out show at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena in Australia. The video showcases the band’s latest single, featured in the horror film Terrifier 3, which has dominated the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart for 18 weeks and counting. The song has already garnered over 35 million streams and made its mark at number three on the Billboard chart. The video features celebrities like Shavo Odadjian from System of a Down, along with icons from the Terrifier franchise, adding to the dark, bloody theme of the performance directed by Jensen Noen and featuring special effects by Oscar-winner Christopher Nelson.
The band, known for their theatricality, is currently on their Silver Scream-A-Thon headline tour in the US, performing The Silver Scream on one night and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood on the other, joined by fan favorites and lesser-known tracks. The tour includes special stops with Metallica on their M72 World Tour, providing a unique immersive concert experience to audiences across the United States.
In other horror news, Storm King Comics will be releasing John Carpenter Presents George A. Romero’s THE AMUSEMENT PARK on June 10, a graphic novel inspired by George A. Romero’s lost film from 1975. The Amusement Park serves as a social commentary on ageism, giving a haunting insight into society’s treatment of the elderly. The George A. Romero Foundation, dedicated to preserving Romero’s legacy, restored the lost film and received acclaim for its profound messages. As fans explored the film, they eagerly anticipated the graphic novel adaptation which has now come to fruition.
John Carpenter lent his support to the project, recognizing Romero’s cinematic contributions and the significance of The Amusement Park in preserving Romero’s artistic vision. Storm King Comics, a leading horror graphic novel publisher, felt that The Amusement Park was a perfect fit for their collection of chilling stories. The collaboration between these horror icons promises a fresh and engaging interpretation of Romero’s work that resonates with both long-time fans and new audiences.
The Amusement Park graphic novel is more than just an adaptation; it is a testimony to Romero’s impact on the horror genre and a re-imagination of his timeless film. Through the skilled work of writer Jeff Whitehead and illustrator Ryan Carr, the graphic novel breathes new life into Romero’s original vision. Suzanne Desrocher-Romero, the president of The GARF, expressed her excitement at the collaboration, highlighting the importance of adapting Romero’s work for a wider audience.
By diving into these horror highlights, both Ice Nine Kills and The Amusement Park promise to deliver a thrilling experience to fans of the genre, showcasing the power of music and literature in creating an unforgettable blend of terror and entertainment.