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Album Review: Attackhead ‘Voices In The Dark’

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Around since 2002, Attackhead unashamedly sound like they’re from the 80’s. They’ve got that trashy thrash metal approach that was all the rage back then. And let’s be honest, some of the greatest metal albums came out during that decade. So how does Attackhead hold up with the 80’s thrash metal approach in mind? Find out after the jump.

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The album starts with an intro that segues into the title track. The first thing I noticed was the tone of the instruments and my heart sank. Was this the sound I was expected to listen to for an entire album? The answer to that question, my dear reader, is yes. The guitars sound trashy and really unpleasant. The pick attack sounds more like scratching rather than riffing and the higher registers have a really piercing frequency thing going on. The bass is very poorly mixed, sometimes popping in and out from behind the guitars, but never in a predictable manner. The drums sound fine but aren’t mixed that well and the drums sometimes go off rhythm. Lastly, the singer pretty much barks out the lyrics throughout the entire album, making understanding the lyrics somewhat of a chore (except for when he slows down and allows himself time to breathe). 
There’s nothing wrong with showing your appreciation and love of a particular style of music. However, the best thing that one can do is try and take what it was that they loved and build upon it. In this case, ‘Voices In The Dark’ doesn’t build anything new. Rather, Attackhead decided to make an album that is just one fast thrash song after another. The lack of any kind of diversity, even having a slower tempo song, makes this album difficult to get through. However, you pick ONE Attackhead song and you can pretty much say you’ve heard them all.
The Final Word: ‘Voices In The Dark’ is like listening to an album that hasn’t aged well: only it’s brand new. The tones of the instruments are unpleasant to hear and there is nothing that the album offers to add to the genre. And let’s be honest, it’s been over 20 years since the 80’s ended, so it’s a bit late to try to add something fresh to that era. 
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‘Play Dead’ – Watch the Official ‘Dead by Daylight’ Music Video from Ice Nine Kills!

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June 26, 2026

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We learned a couple weeks back that the band Ice Nine Kills is joining forces with the slasher video game Dead by Daylight, with an Ice Nine Kills Collection inspired by the heavy metal band now available. Along with the collection, a tie-in music video has been unleashed.

Ice Nine Kills enter the fog today with “Play Dead,” a brand-new single and music video created in collaboration with Dead by Daylight. Written for the game’s 10th Anniversary, “Play Dead” brings Ice Nine Kills into one of horror gaming’s most iconic worlds, uniting two genre-obsessed universes built on suspense, survival, mythology, and the thrill of the kill.

The track was created in collaboration with longtime Dead by Daylight composer Michel F. April and arrives alongside the in-game Ice Nine Kills Collection, allowing players to represent the band inside the game’s ever-expanding horror universe with unique DLC.

Stream “Play Dead” here and watch the Ice Nine Kills music video below!

Ice Nine Kills’ brand new music video for “Play Dead” features Devon Sawa (Final Destination, “Chucky”) and Krsy Fox (Terrifier 3), along with the legendary Tony Hawk.

Ice Nine Kills mastermind Spencer Charnas tells us, “Ice Nine Kills has always lived somewhere between menace and mischief. ‘Play Dead,’ our take on Dead by Daylight, is a collision of hooks, horror, and total chaos. As lifelong horror fans, we find it surreal and an absolute honor to have Ice Nine Kills’ music officially tied to Terrifier, Scream, Ready or Not, and now, the iconic survival horror game Dead by Daylight.”

“Collaborating with Dead by Daylight gave us the chance to step into a world that feels deeply aligned with our creative instincts,” Charnas continues. “The game has an incredible legacy, and that chaotic, eerie, immersive energy is something we respect and admire. We wanted the song to feel like a real extension of that universe, not just inspired by it, but genuinely part of it.”

“Dead by Daylight has always been about celebrating horror in all its forms, and Ice Nine Kills shares that same passion for the genre we have,” said Mat Côté, Head of Partnerships for Dead by Daylight. “We’ve always been big fans of their music, and their creativity and deep connection to horror culture made this collab feel incredibly natural. We’re excited for our players to represent the band in-game with the Collection we created together, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the new Dead by Daylight crossover track the guys cooked up.”

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