The Predator EP
Ice Nine Kills · 2013
18 min · 5 tracks · heavy metal
A theatrical blend of horror-inspired storytelling and aggressive metalcore riffs that create a chilling yet engaging atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Coffin Is Moving — Opening with an eerie ambiance, this track sets the tone for the entire EP, combining haunting lyrics with aggressive instrumentation that captures the band's horror aesthetic.
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Father’s Day — This song showcases the band’s signature blend of melodic hooks and brutal breakdowns, effectively telling a twisted story about familial relationships.
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What I Never Learned in Study Hall — With its relatable themes of youth and disillusionment wrapped in a narrative context, this track highlights the band's ability to merge personal struggles with horror elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP effectively blends horror themes with metalcore, showcasing strong composition but limited depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a slow build-up with orchestral elements before transitioning into aggressive guitar riffs and harsh vocals.
- Each song incorporates narrative elements, often referencing horror movie tropes, which are reflected in both lyrics and instrumentation.
- The EP maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with only slight variations that keep the energy high without significant dips.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic narratives with intensity
- front-loaded energetic flow
- short bursts of theatricality
- engaging storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive experiences
- seek calm, soothing sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Predator EP marked Ice Nine Kills' transition from their earlier post-hardcore roots towards a heavier metalcore sound. Released in 2013, it followed their full-length album, 'Every Trick in the Book,' setting the stage for their later exploration of horror themes in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Motionless in White· Asking Alexandria· Bring Me the Horizon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Coffin Is Moving 3:12
- 2 Father’s Day 3:36
- 3 What I Never Learned in Study Hall 3:34
- 4 A Reptile’s Dysfunction 3:08
- 5 Someone Like You 4:35
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