Ice Nine Kills & Mckenna Grace hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs with "Twisting the Knife," a chart-topping milestone for both artists.
- March 11, 2026
AceShowbiz - The collaboration between Ice Nine Kills and Mckenna Grace has surged to the top of Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, marking a milestone for both artists with their track "Twisting the Knife."
Released on February 19, the song debuted at No. 1 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart dated March 7, following its first full week of tracking. During the February 20-26 chart period, it accumulated 1.4 million official U.S. streams, 183,000 radio audience impressions, and 1,000 downloads sold, as reported by Luminate.
In addition to leading the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, "Twisting the Knife" also claimed the top spot on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart. This achievement represents the band's second No. 1 on this tally after their 2025 hit "The Laugh Track," and marks Mckenna Grace’s first time reaching No. 1 overall.
The track initially entered the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart at No. 4 on February 28, fueled by 215,000 streams and 1,000 downloads on its release day. This success builds on Ice Nine Kills’ prior best Hot Hard Rock Songs position, which was No. 3 for "A Work of Art" featuring SHAVO, earlier in 2024. Since the chart's inception in 2020, the band has earned seven top 10 hits.
Moreover, "Twisting the Knife" debuted at No. 40 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, further expanding its presence across rock radio formats.
For Mckenna Grace, better known for her acting career, this marks her first entry on any Billboard chart. She has been releasing music since 2021 through Photo Finish Records, demonstrating a growing presence in the music scene.
The link between the artists is rooted in the horror genre, as Mckenna Grace stars in Scream 7, where "Twisting the Knife" is featured on the soundtrack. This collaboration suits Ice Nine Kills's style, given their frequent thematic focus on horror-inspired music.
Scream 7 premiered in theaters on February 27, aligning the song's release with the film's launch for maximum impact.