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Ice Nine Kills Unveil ‘The Great Unknown’ — A Matrix-Inspired Single & Video That Blurs Reality
Jul
Ice Nine Kills have returned with a thrilling new single, “The Great Unknown.” Alongside the release, the band dropped a striking music video heavily influenced by The Matrix. Both the song and video explore glitchy simulations, dystopian themes, and blurred lines between reality and illusion.
This latest release expands the boundaries of the INKverse. While maintaining the band’s signature style, “The Great Unknown” pushes into action-sci-fi territory. It blends cinematic tension with melodic aggression, and it’s as immersive as it is unpredictable.
🎬 A Journey into the Simulation
The music video offers a visually explosive narrative. Set inside a collapsing digital world, it mirrors iconic scenes from The Matrix — including bullet-time action and distorted realities. Viewers are taken on a high-stakes ride where perception falters and nothing is as it seems.
Notably, the video features:
- Joel David Moore (Avatar, Grandma’s Boy)
- Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s)
- Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, Devil’s Rejects)
Each appearance enhances the cinematic quality of the video, creating a surreal atmosphere fans won’t soon forget.
🤖 Glitches, Rumors, and a Fractured Reality
This release follows weeks of speculation about frontman Spencer Charnas. Recently, his social media activity has become increasingly erratic. As a result, fans have begun questioning whether he has been replaced by artificial intelligence.
The rumors intensified when Roy Merkin, a long-standing antagonist in INK lore, launched a public outburst at last year’s Silver Scream Convention. While the band hasn’t confirmed the theory, it continues to fuel curiosity online.
Charnas added to the mystery, stating:
“This audio file represents a genre expansion protocol… designed to interface with current simulation conditions.”
Clearly, ICE NINE KILLS are leaning into the digital chaos.
🎭 On Stage and On Screen
While “The Great Unknown” dominates digital platforms, ICE NINE KILLS continue to conquer the stage. They just wrapped a massive stadium tour with METALLICA and completed their successful “Silver Scream-A-Thon” U.S. tour. There, they performed The Silver Scream and Welcome To Horrorwood albums in full.
What’s next? The band isn’t slowing down:
- August 2025 – Hell of A Summer headline tour with DAYSEEKER, KIM DRACULA, and more
- Fall 2025 – A Work Of Art European tour with CREEPER and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
- Year-end Finale – Their largest show to date at Wembley Arena
💀 Beyond the Music
Beyond touring and recording, frontman Spencer Charnas remains active in other creative areas. This year alone, he launched the Pretty Evil personal care line and co-wrote a horror film titled “The Slashin’ of the Christ.” The film is produced by genre veterans Greg Nicotero and Brian Witten, with help from Paul Soter (Super Troopers).
🧬 The INKverse Expands
“The Great Unknown” is more than a new track — it’s a genre-bending experience that challenges listeners to question what they know.
Will you take the red pill and dive in? Or stay blissfully unaware?
👉 Watch the official video and stream the new single now
