Ice Nine Kills has teamed with ska punk band Reel Big Fish and partnered with Sumerian Comics’ “American Psycho” comic book series to release a cover of the 1980s Katrina and the Waves hit “Walking on Sunshine.” Listen to the song here and watch the official music video below.
“It’s no secret to INK fans that ska punk and horror movies are what pumps through my bloodstream,” INK frontman Spencer Charnas said. “When the opportunity arose to combine one of my favorite films with one of my favorites bands of all time, I didn’t just jump at the chance, I skanked over to my nail gun, axe and chainsaw and bludgeoned out my favorite cover we’ve ever done.”
Nathan Yocum, president of Sumerian Comics, said: “We are thrilled to have Ice Nine Kills performing a cover of ‘Walking on Sunshine’ for the soundtrack to our ‘American Psycho’ comic book series. Their unique blend of theatricality and intensity perfectly complements the dark and twisted themes of our story. This collaboration brings an exciting new dimension to the project, and we can’t wait for fans to experience this iconic song like never before.”
The “American Psycho” comic book series is a reimagining of Patrick Bateman’s notorious saga. The five-issue series delves into a dual storyline format, one tracing the chilling exploits of Bateman and the other introducing a contemporary narrative featuring Charlene Carruthers—a social media-savvy millennial whose descent into violence mirrors the escalation of her predecessor. This take reinterprets the iconic tale with a story written by Michael Calero (“Quested”), artwork by Piotr Kowalski (“The Witcher,” “Bloodborne,” “Sex”) and colors by Brad Simpson (“Kong of Skull Island,” “Stray Dogs,” “Blade Runner Origins”).
The new take on “Walking on Sunshine” joins previously released tracks from Puscifer, which recorded a new, original single, “The Algorithm,” for the comic book series; Unlike Pluto, which covered Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams;” Perturbator, which covered “Dangerous” by Depeche Mode; and Ramsey, which covered Leadbelly’s “Where Did You Sleep Last Night.” Between them, the previously released tracks have racked up over 677,000 streams, with current sales for the comic book series topping 80,000 units.
Fans of the “American Psycho” franchise can look forward to more from the accompanying soundtrack for the comic book series. Head to the Sumerian Comics website for more information and to order your copies of “American Psycho.”
To celebrate the new track and give fans the freshest merch to wear through the summer, Ice Nine Kills has dedicated its monthly Nightmare on the Ninth merch capsule to the release. Items are limited and only available for a short time, so be sure to grab yours now at www.ink-merch.com.
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