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Theatrical metal icons Ice Nine Kills have just released their newest single, “The Laugh Track”, a compelling track based on one of the most legendary comic book villains of all time, The Joker. This marks the band’s third single in their new era, following Terrifier 3’s “A Work of Art” and the Matrix-inspired “The Great Unknown”, and is yet another venture outside of the horror genre that the band has built their brand upon. Stream the track HERE and watch the official music video below:
As one would expect from a song about the Clown Prince of Crime, “The Laugh Track” combines both catchy, upbeat rhythms and heavy riffs, capturing the two most important traits of the character: his outwardly joyful appearance, and his passion for chaos and carnage. Vocalist Spencer Charnas showcases his versatility throughout the track, switching from melodic choruses to brutal screams with ease. The track also widely appeals to fans of the character and comic book films in general, containing many references to Jack Nicholson’s iconic portrayal of the Joker in Tim Burton’s 1989 Batman film. Not only does the chorus include the Joker imploring people to “Join the parade”, a reference to the famous parade showdown in Batman (1989), the song also leads to the Joker asking his victims, "Would you dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?”, one of his most memorable quotes from the film. Following that is a vicious, deathcore-inspired breakdown that is sure to inspire chaos in the pit.
The music video for “The Laugh Track” also introduces Matthew Lillard (Scream, Five Nights at Freddy’s, SLC Punk) and Phil Morris (Seinfeld, Smallville, Doom Patrol) into the Ice Nine Kills cinematic universe, joining Terry Kiser (Weekend at Bernie’s, Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, Weekend at Bernie’s II).
About the new single, Spencer Charnas shares: "Why be a brooding bat when you can have the last laugh? After all, Jack Nicholson got top billing in Batman '89. While Michael Keaton's haunted Bruce Wayne is outstanding, young Spencer was drawn more to the Clown Prince of Crime. 'The Laugh Track' is our homage to Tim Burton's dark and gorgeous gothic Gotham. Batman '89 took its comic book material seriously, but it was far from grounded, and never forgot to have fun. It's the same tightrope we walk in Ice Nine Kills, with broad, maniacal smiles.”
He continues: “Terry Kiser returns in the video (although the rumors of Miles' demise are exaggerated). And it brings a warm human smile to my face to introduce Matthew Lillard and Phil Morris to the INKverse. Like Prince before us, 'The Laugh Track' will have you dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight."
Ice Nine Kills will be performing at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas on October 18 and 19, and will also headline a sideshow on October 17. They will later embark on their UK/EU “A Work of Art” Tour, and finish the year off with their first ever overseas Silver Scream Con in London. Get tickets HERE.
