Ice Nine Kills Teams Up with Reel Big Fish (Yes, Really) for “Walking On Sunshine” Cover
When it comes to modern classics, there are few books and movies that stand out like American Psycho. It’s referenced all over the place and for sure has a soft spot in most metalheads’ hearts for how over the top and off-putting it really is. Yet earlier today I opened my email and learned Ice Nine Kills and Reel Big Fish had joined forces to cover Katrina And The Waves’ “Walking On Sunshine” with an accompanying music video that Patrick Bateman would surely approve of, I’d be lying if I wasn’t a bit surprised.
I mean, ska and metalcore coming together sounds like a bridge too far. But here we are. It should be noted that Ice Nine Kills is no stranger to ska, as they originally started off as a ska-pop punk act.
The cover was apparently put together to support Sumerian Records’ American Psycho comic book series, so that explains how these two bands got together. Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas said getting this whole project done was a great time for everyone involved.
“It’s no secret to INK fans that ska punk and horror movies are what pumps through my bloodstream. 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.”
Speaking of the collab, Sumerian Comics President Nathan Yocum said he was stoked that something like this was possible to promote the comic book run.
“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.”
According to Sumerian Comics, a summation of this new American Psycho comic series is as follows:
“The ‘American Psycho’ comic book series by Sumerian Comics is a bold 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 chilling escalation of her predecessor. This innovative take reinterprets the iconic tale with a story written by Michael Calero (Quested), vivid artwork by Piotr Kowalski (The Witcher, Bloodborne, Sex) and striking colors by Brad Simpson (Kong of Skull Island, Stray Dogs, Blade Runner Origins).”
