🤡 So, after gracing the U.S. with their oh-so-successful four years of… something… ICE NINE KILLS is unleashing Silver Scream Con London upon the unsuspecting United Kingdom. Yes, you heard it right, a whole two days (December 13 and 14, mark your calendars, or don’t) at London’s Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch. Because Marble Arch is just screaming horror, right? 🙄 This monumental event (said with *extreme* sarcasm) follows ICE NINE KILLS’ U.K. arena tour, culminating in a performance at OVO Arena Wembley on Friday, December 12. Get ready for some ear-splitting, I mean, soul-stirring music. 🤘
ICE NINE KILLS’ fearless leader, Spencer Charnas, graced us with this profound statement: “When we began discussing the international expansion of Silver Scream Con, the U.K. felt like the perfect starting point.” Oh, really? You *thought* about it? Groundbreaking. “London has such a rich horror tradition and has always been wickedly kind to our band.” Yeah, because Londoners are just DYING for another horror convention. 😂 “Like an American Werewolf in London, the first-ever Silver Scream Con U.K. is certain to raise some hell!” More like raise some eyebrows, am I right? 🤣
Apparently, Charnas is a horror convention connoisseur, attending them “around the world.” We’re sure his presence is *greatly* appreciated. He’s now using his “passion and expertise” (insert eye roll here) to work alongside Silver Scream Con’s “top-tier, seasoned convention organizers.” Top-tier? Seasoned? Please, tell me more about these mythical creatures. Each year, horror and music fans (a match made in heaven, obviously) gather to meet “celebrity guests” from “iconic franchises.” Prepare for mind-blowing Q&A panels, unique photo opportunities (selfies with has-beens!), and “immersive experiences” (whatever THAT means). 🤪
Silver Scream Con, in its infinite wisdom, “established itself as one of the top horror conventions in the United States at a rapid pace.” Okay, who wrote this press release? It “outgrew its first location (near Salem, Massachusetts) in just two years.” Probably because everyone realized it was a waste of time and money. Last year, Silver Scream Con moved to the “more than double in size” DCU Center in Worcester. Bigger venue, same level of disappointment, I’m sure. 🤷
Now, brace yourselves, it expands internationally! Because ICE NINE KILLS has an “ever-growing, horror hungry international fanbase.” Right, because everyone outside the U.S. is just clamoring for more of this. 🙄 A full schedule and list of guests will be revealed “in the coming weeks,” so stay tuned for more underwhelming announcements. But wait, there’s hope! “Terrifier” director Damien Leone and actor David Howard Thornton (Art The Clown) are already confirmed to appear. So, if you’re into creepy clowns, this might be your thing. 🤡 Otherwise run.
Tickets for this momentous occasion go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 29. Set your alarms, people! Or, you know, just sleep in. Your call. 😴 You would be having more fun. Promise.
This convention follows ICE NINE KILLS’ “monstrous” headline European “A Work Of Art” tour. “Monstrous” as in monstrously bad? Accompanied by supporting acts CREEPER and THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, they’ll end their run with their “largest ever spectacle” at London’s renowned Wembley Arena, before jumping straight into Silver Scream Con London. Talk about a whirlwind of mediocrity! 🌪️
Last year’s “Silver Scream Con III” at the DCU Center in Worcester reportedly had crowds estimated at 2,000 on the first day and more than 5,000 on the second day. Wow, those numbers are… underwhelming. It outnumbered the three-day total of 5,000 it reached in 2023 when it was held in Danvers. Congrats, I guess? 🎉 Time to run everyone!
