On Tuesday, April 28, 2025, fans of the heavy metal band Ice Nine Kills descended upon Richmond, VA to pack into The National. As someone who has grown up around Richmond and has attended many a show at that venue, I have never seen a crowd as large as it was for this show; in fact, I don’t think there was ever a time I saw the line to get in the venue stretch back several blocks like it did for this one.
This particular show was bound to draw a crowd, as it was one of only three like it. The “Pick Your Poison” shows, with the first being Richmond’s, left the setlist up to the discretion of the fans. This show’s setlist was entirely curated by the fans, who were able to vote on which songs they wanted to hear performed live. The other two shows will be in Omaha, NE on May 15 and St. Louis, MO on May 27. This type of show showcased not only the theatrical prowess of the band, but their dedication to the fanbase by granting them the opportunity to select their favorites to hear and see live.
The spine-chilling show opened with “Funeral Derangements,” setting the horrifying mood for the evening. Because the setlist was fan voted, no one knew what songs to expect, so every song played was a surprise. If you’ve never experienced an INK show, it truly is a theatrical performance. From the haunting props and visuals, to the actors that perform on stage with the band, each song is its own separate show. This was not just a concert – it was an immersive horror experience.
This show was truly one-of-a-kind. By allowing the fans to have a hand in deciding the fate of the setlist, the band created what was undoubtedly an unforgettable experience.
Setlist:
- Funeral Derangements
- The American Nightmare
- Thank God It’s Friday
- Ex-Mortis
- Rainy Day
- Stabbing in the Dark
- The Shower Scene
- The Fastest Way to a Girl’s Heart is Through Her Ribcage
- IT Is the End
- Walking on Sunshine
- Communion of the Cursed
- Hip to Be Scared
- A Grave Mistake
- Wurst Vacation
- Meat & Greet
Encore
- Welcome to Horrorwood
- A Work of Art
Recently, Ice Nine Kills also released “A Work of Art (Live In Australia). Filmed at the band’s recent sold-out show at Melbourne’s John Cain Arena, the bloodthirsty video offers a visceral examination of INK’s latest single, which was featured in the No. 1 horror blockbuster Terrifier 3 and has slayed Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart for 18 weeks and counting.
