Ice Nine Kills make their return to Worcester for Silver Scream Con IV for a weekend filled with music, horror, and entertainment.
This was the first day of the three day horror convention. Silver Scream Con IV was more than just a horror convention—it was a full-scale celebration of heavy music, macabre art, and the passionate community that thrives where metal and horror collide. This year’s edition proved to be the biggest and boldest yet, blending panels, signings, and immersive fan experiences with a stacked lineup of live performances that turned the weekend into an unforgettable spectacle.
Outside the concert hall, Silver Scream Con IV lived up to its name as a genre-blending festival. Horror icons mingled with fans, cosplay competitions filled the halls, and the vendor floor was a treasure trove of collectibles, vinyl, and art. It was the music that tied everything together, turning the con into a celebration that didn’t just honor horror—it lived it.
Night 1 t started with the fans lining up to see their favorite horror actors/producers and get a picture/autograph, while others walked around and interacted with vendors through out the convention center.
The first panels began upstairs which included, “What’s in the Box?” This featured horror novelty Doug Bradley and Ashley Laurence reunite to talk Hellraiser, Clive Barker’s twisted vision, and the hooks that still pull us back to the Lament Configuration decades later.
The next panel was “Godfather of Gore” -This featured Legends Greg Nicotero, (The Walking Dead, KNB EFX) Tom Savin, (Friday The 13th and Dawn of the Dead) and Christopher Nelson (the recent Halloween trilogy, Kill Bill, and A work of Art) share tales from the front lines of practical effects, creature creation, and cinematic carnage.
The final panel of the night was “Reign In horror panel/ Trivia with Jose Mangin and Vinny Usuriello”-This was to test your mettle with the Metal Ambassador, Jose Mangin, a SiriusXM Personality and Silver Scream con 4 co-host over trivia questions designed to peel the horror facts from deep inside each attendee’s cranium.
The fans were walking about the convention center trying to get a glimpse of the other attendees who were dressed in their favorite horror costumes.
After the night was ending some fans who were lucky enough to get VIP tickets were invited to a R.I.P party at Off The Rails Worcester located a few doors down from the convention center.
The day started with fans piling in to get in line to meet their favorite actor/producer. Fan had bought tickets to their favorite individual actors and waited for their time to meet and greet with them. This day was filled with various horror movie actors, producers, and directors for their take on all things horror. As fans were coming in they were interacting once again with the vendors that were set up for the weekend.
Once again the panels had started to begin for the day. The first panel of the day was Machete Speaks- This was where Machete don’t text but speaks! A career-spanning conversation with Danny Trejo, the prolific actor, author, and movie icon who’s credits include Heat, From Dusk Till Dawn, Con Air, and The Devil’s Rejects. Hear horror stories from a Hollywood journey as legendary as the man himself.
The next panel was “Behind The Masks w/Kane Hodder, Tyler Mane, and Ken Kirzinger”- They’re back! The men behind the masks! Jason vs Michael vs… Jason? Bringing together three imposing horror actors and stunt performer at Silver Scream con to talk about the legacies for Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. Kane Hodder(Jason in Friday the 13th VII, VIII, IX, X) Tyler Mane (Michael in Rob Zombie’s Halloween I and II) and Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs Jason)
The final panel of the day was “Your Numbers Up” w/ The cast of Scream- Scream stars Skeet Ulrich (Billy), Matthew Lillard (Stu) Rose McGowan (Tatum) and Roger L Jackson (the voice of Ghostface)slash their way into Silver Scream Con for a bloody reunion, ready to talk about the Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson, and the past, present and future of Scream.
The last part of the night was what most of the fans had been waiting all day for. The costume contest. Fans of all ages got a chance to show off their creativity in their costumes to be able to showcase their costume to the judges and win the title of Best Costume.
The night was over and now the fans were headed to the DCU Center to see Ice Nine Kills in concert.
The music centerpiece delivered exactly what fans came for: high-energy sets packed with theatrical flair. Ice Nine Kills, the masterminds behind the convention, headlined with their signature cinematic production. From blood-splattered props to intricate stage storytelling, they blurred the line between concert and horror theater, proving once again why they’ve become one of the most innovative forces in modern metalcore.
Ice Nine Kills took the stage with a vengeance, delivering a show that was less a concert and more a full-blown horror production. Known for blending metalcore ferocity with theatrical storytelling, the band transformed the venue into their own twisted movie set, complete with blood-soaked props, elaborate costumes, and spine-chilling skits woven seamlessly into the music.
From the opening notes, the crowd was locked in. Vocalist Spencer Charnas commanded the stage like a horror host gone rogue, his screams and clean vocals cutting through the chaos with precision. Tracks like “Rainy Day” and “Hip to Be Scared” weren’t just performed—they were acted out, with masked killers, axes, and even stage blood turning each song into its own scene straight out of a slasher flick.
Highlights included the chilling “The Shower Scene”, where suspense built like Hitchcock’s infamous masterpiece before exploding into chaos, and “Welcome to Horrorwood”. The other highlight which ignited the fans, featured Rhea Ripley being murdered on stage by Art the clown, during the song “A Work Of Art” The fans went into a frenzy as the band continued their infamous skits.
By the end, the audience wasn’t just watching a concert—they had lived through a horror film brought to life. Ice Nine Kills proved once again that they are more than a band. They are curators of chaos, auteurs of fear, and masters of turning heavy music into immersive theater. For fans of both horror and metal, their live show is an absolute must-see experience—one that leaves you thrilled, terrified, and already hungry for the sequel.
The final day of the weekend was more of the same. Fans got to revisit the vendors they didn’t get a chance to see the days before or got to see their favorite actor/actors/directors they didn’t see the previous two days.
This day featured more of the panels which included:
“The Many Works of Art w/the cast of Terrifier- The Terrifier crew returns! Dave Howard Thornton (Art The Clown) writer/director Damien Leone, and franchise veterans Samantha Scaffidi, Leah Voysey, and Catherine Corcoran dig into the bloody mayhem, cult fandom and future frights of modern horror’s most twisted clown.
“Down For the Count with Dead Meat- Dead Meat’s James A Janisse and Chelsea Rebecca return to Silver Scream Con. Now boasting nearly 7 million subscribers. Dead meat is at the top of the game in the world of Youtube horror.
“Women of our Dreams”- A career-spanning Q & A with Fangoria Chainsaw Hall of famer Heather Langenkamp, beloved by all horror fans as Freddy Krueger foe Nancy Thompson in A Nightmare on Elm Street. (1986) A Nightmare on Elm Street 3, Dream Warriors and Wes Craven’s New Nightmare.
The final panel of the weekend was what fans were the most excited for. “The Great Unknown w/Ice Nine Kills.”- There’s always a sequel… Ice Nine Kills themselves close out the Silver Scream Con4 with a lively Q & A, possibly putting to rest those pesky conspirational rumors about holographic replacements. Once the Q & A was finished Matthew Lillard interrupted the panel and was talking to the crowd and said that he was there for a major announcement and this was the perfect time to announce it. He announced that he would be in the next Ice Nine Kills music video. He announced that they were going to be doing a collaboration together and it was going to be great. It will be a lot of fun to work with my friends and be able to give the fans more of what they want!! He then went on stage and interacted with the band.
The night ended with the fans saying bye to the greatest weekend! Can’t wait till next year!
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