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Twiztid is a Hardcore hip hop/horrorcore rap group from Eastpointe, Michigan, formed in 1997. They are currently signed to Psychopathic Records.

Comrades of the Insane Clown Posse, this duo (previously of House of Krazees) base their act on a somewhat similar makeup image and what might be considered an obsession with serial-killer horror films. Jamie Madrox (James Spanolio) and Monoxide Child (Paul Methric) cast themselves as the duo of Twiztid - and act as psychotic axe murderers on their 1998 debut album, Mostasteless (a portmanteu of the words "Most" and "Tasteless") which was reissued with new artwork and extra tracks a year later in the wake of ICP's rise to national notoriety. Twiztid's second album, Freek Show, was released on Halloween 2000 in conjunction with ICP's Bizzar/Bizaar Sets; Mirror Mirror followed two years later.

The Green Book hit the shelves in 2003 with Man's Myth Vol. 1 and Mutant Vol. 2 both landing within a month of each other in 2005. The duo began dropping a bit of the more heavy makeup, but still toured extensively throughout the United States in the early 2000's, developing some degree of a cult following throughout the Midwest in particular. At this point Monoxide dropped the "child" from his name.

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History

Twiztid toured the nation with ICP, and they became inseparable. They recorded their first album, entitled Mostasteless which quickly became a big hit. ICP got signed to Island Records in 1998 and Twiztid went along with them. In 1999, Twiztid re-released Mostasteless with a few new tracks (and minus some old ones), and the album eventually went gold. Twiztid was a national act. Later that year, Twiztid, along with ICP, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and Myzery came together to create a new group, Psychopathic Rydas.

Their next album, Freekshow, was released in October 2000 to immediate Billboard chart success. Twiztid then headlined their own national tour, starting in 2000.

In 2002, Twiztid released their next album, an 11-song EP entitled Mirror/Mirror, as well as joining with Insane Clown Posse (ICP), Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and MarZ to form the group Dark Lotus. They then re-released Tales From The Lotus Pod with (ABK) due to problems with Marz (listen to Marz - The Real Dark Lotus...... it's a diss cause he had a falling out with Violent J, like most everyone else. Apparentyl Marz made a decision that he would NOT join Psychopathic Records). Around this time, Twiztid became involved in an intricate lawsuit with a previous manager over the rights to the House of Krazees back-catalogue. After spending a considerable amount of money, Twiztid finally secured the rights, and eventually made amends with their ex-bandmate from House Of Krazees, R.O.C., in 2003.

Twiztid released The Green Book, their most personal album to date, in July of 2003. At this time they asked R.O.C. to join their Green Book Tour as an opening act, which led to rumors that the House of Krazees might finally reunite after a six year breakup. These rumors were confirmed on Halloween of that year, as Twiztid and R.O.C. took to the stage together at the first annual Fright Fest in Denver, Colorado. Along with a mix of Twiztid and R.O.C. Solo songs, they performed many original HOK songs as well. Together, the trio reformed as a new group called Samhein Witch Killaz. They are scheduled to release their debut album Bloodletting in 2006.

Recently, Twizid and R.O.C. have been inseparable and R.O.C. has been producing on both Blaze's forthcoming album and working on the second Dark Lotus Album, Black Rain.

In May of 2004, Twiztid released the third volume of the Cryptic Collection series. While the other two albums featured rare songs, this album consisted of mostly new material as well as five remixes. Shortly thereafter, Monoxide began work on his first ever solo album and Twiztid began putting in work on the Second Annual Fright Fest.

Twiztid have now modified their horror facepaint look in time for two new albums, Man's Myth and Mutant.

Discography

For House of Krazees, Twiztid, Dark Lotus, Psychopathic Rydas, and Samhein Witch Killaz.

House of Krazees

Twiztid

Dark Lotus

Psychopathic Rydas

Samhein Witch Killaz

Singles

Internet and Concert Albums

Internet and Concert Singles

Solo Projects

Filmography

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