Ex-Mørtis

Ice Nine Kills' song 'Ex-Mørtis' is a chilling homage to the horror genre, specifically drawing inspiration from the cult classic 'Evil Dead' series. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a group of individuals who unwittingly unleash a malevolent force by playing a cursed tape. The repeated invocation of 'God have fucking mercy' underscores the gravity of their actions and the impending doom that follows. The phrase 'Can you hear the evil dead singing?' suggests an eerie, supernatural presence that haunts the characters, heightening the sense of dread.

The song's narrative progresses with the imagery of a cold wind blowing and angels crying, symbolizing a disturbance in the natural order as the dead rise from their graves. The line 'The living will descend and the dead will rise' encapsulates the core theme of resurrection and the blurring of boundaries between life and death. The repeated refrain 'From way below' emphasizes the origin of this dark force, hinting at an underworld or hellish dimension from which the evil emerges.

References to the 'Book of The Dead' and 'Necronomicon' are direct nods to the 'Evil Dead' lore, where these cursed texts play a pivotal role in summoning demonic entities. The exhortation to 'Join the army of darkness' and the phrase 'Ex-Mørtis' (Latin for 'from death') further solidify the song's connection to the horror narrative. The closing lines, urging listeners not to wave goodbye and promising to see them 'where the dead don't die,' create a haunting conclusion, suggesting an eternal, inescapable cycle of horror. Ice Nine Kills masterfully blends heavy metal with horror storytelling, creating a song that is both thrilling and terrifying.