Ep. 281: Spencer Charnas discusses Ice Nine Kills “A Work of Art”

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

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🗓️ 27 October 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Just in time for Halloween, Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas returns to the show for the third time to discuss the writing and recording of their chaotic 2024 single, “A Work of Art.” The song is a true audio assault, which is appropriate considering its source of inspiration: the third installment of Damien Leone’s gory horror franchise Terrifier. Chris and Spencer once again explore the band’s signature fusion of brutal riffs, theatrical flair, and film homage, diving deep into the cinematic soundscapes, grisly lyrical imagery, and dynamic vocals that bring the song to life. Despite the breakneck changes and interludes, it’s a gigantic, undeniable chorus that brings this massive track together, and every aspect of its creation is explored in this week’s episode. Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Distro Kid.
0:11.1	Hey, ghosts, ghouls, goblins, vampires, and zombies.
0:14.5	We have a special Halloween episode for you.
0:17.1	Today's guest is a 3-P defender, and I'm speaking of none other than Spencer Charnas.
0:21.9	Lead vocalist for the Boston, Massachusetts, heavy metal band, Ice Nine Kills.
0:26.8	Together, we hang, hack, slash, and kill our way through the slash hit single,
0:31.9	a work of art that was featured in the massive 24 blockbuster film, Terra Fire 3.
0:38.3	Ice 9 kills perfectly blends heavy metal
0:40.8	with last beats, growls, screams, and odd noises
0:44.6	into a cinematic audio symphony.
0:46.9	These are insane productions,
0:48.6	helped along by longtime producer Wizard Blood,
0:51.4	as well as Morgoth beats who co-produced the track.
0:54.7	There's more twists and turns in this tune, the most since, well, the last time I had Spencer
1:00.1	on to talk about one of his songs. I think he's one of the most interesting songwriters going
1:04.9	right now, perfectly blending his love of horror films with his love for extreme heavy music.
1:10.6	The band has had an amazing 2025, securing the opening slot on Metallica's M72 World Tour,
1:17.1	making thousands of new fans along the way.
1:20.0	So lock your doors, set your alarms, and prepare for a work of art.
1:26.2	Hey, hey, have you heard Christa makes a podcast?
1:31.5	Hey, hey, have you heard, Christa makes a podcast?
1:36.7	Hey, hey, have you heard, Christa makes a podcast?
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