ICE NINE KILLS have come under fire after fans accused them of using artificial intelligence (AI) to promote their Memorial Day merchandise sale. The controversy began when the band posted an Instagram story featuring an illustration of iconic horror characters Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees grilling together, accompanied by a link to their merch shop labeled “Chop Here.”
The image sparked immediate backlash from fans, many of whom believe it was generated using AI. Critics voiced their disappointment on social media, expressing concerns about the growing trend of musicians and artists relying on AI-generated content instead of supporting human creatives.
The story was initially reported by Lambgoat, which emphasized the fan backlash and pointed out that the band has yet to publicly respond to the allegations. At present, the Instagram story showcasing the possibly AI-generated artwork is still up.
In other news, ICE NINE KILLS recently announced the “Hell Of A Summer” tour, which kicks off August 10 at the Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa, and wraps up September 13 at their own Silver Scream Con in Worcester, Massachusetts. The tour will feature support from DAYSEEKER, KIM DRACULA, and THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT, with MEST joining the final dates. Before embarking on a run through European and UK arenas this winter, the band will be hitting the road across the U.S.
“Hell Of A Summer” tour dates:
August 10, 2025 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
August 12, 2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
August 14, 2025 – Tempe, AZ – Mullett Arena
August 16, 2025 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort
August 17, 2025 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House and Event Center
August 18, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
August 20, 2025 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
August 21, 2025 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
August 22, 2025 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Entertainment Center
August 24, 2025 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
August 27, 2025 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
August 28, 2025 – Youngstown, OH – The Covelli Centre
August 29, 2025 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
August 31, 2025 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
September 2, 2025 – National Harbor, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
September 3, 2025 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
September 5, 2025 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
September 6, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
September 13, 2025 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center (Silver Scream Con)
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