Although the debut album had been set for 1999 after the release of the single "Echo Side", the album was delayed and the song instead appeared on Insane Clown Posse's album The Amazing Jeckel Brothers. Dark Lotus was the first project that emerged, as it consisted of the then-current roster of Psychopathic Records. Īfter the release of the Mostasteless albums, Twiztid continued to build their fanbase within the juggalo community by performing at numerous shows and being involved with associated projects. The reissue of Mostasteless peaked at #8 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and at #149 on the Billboard 200 chart. Mostasteless actually works better than most ICP records," that "Twiztid often is more convincing than Dark Carnival colleagues," and concluded that "if you don't buy into the whole comic book- horror schtick, Mostasteless.will be irritating, but if you've bought into it, you'll enjoy this record as much, if not more, than most ICP albums". In his review of the reissued album, AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that " the thought of a group of Insane Clown Posse protégés isn't exactly inspiring", the album "may take you by surprise. In 1999, Mostasteless was pulled, and re-released on Island with a slightly altered tracklist and new artwork. When Insane Clown Posse signed with Island Records, they helped get a deal for Twiztid as well. Bones and Hektic, while the other tracks were finished by Mike E. Clark of Psychopathic Records. A few of the tracks were conceived while the duo performed under their old personas of Mr. Twiztid's debut album, Mostasteless, was originally released independently by Psychopathic Records in August 1998. They also took the stage names of Monoxide Child (Methric) and Jamie Madrox (Spaniolo). Before the tour kicked off, Bruce, Methric, and Spaniolo decided on a name that they felt would better fit the duo-"Twiztid".
Bruce was extremely impressed, invited Methric and Spaniolo to perform on The House of Horrors Tour, and signed them to Psychopathic Records. The demo contained the tracks "2nd Hand Smoke", "Diemuthafuckadie", and "How Does It Feel?". Signing to Psychopathic Records, Mostasteless, side projects, and Freek Show (1997–2001)Īfter the split, Methric and Spaniolo sent a demo tape to Insane Clown Posse member Joseph Bruce (Violent J), which also featured their friend Chris Rouleau (Blaze Ya Dead Homie), under the name ISI (Infamous Superstars Incorporated). Jones continued using the House of Krazees name for a few years before turning to a solo career instead. The group released five albums in the 1990s before Methric and Spaniolo departed in 1997. Prior to Twiztid, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric were members of the hip hop trio House of Krazees alongside Bryan Jones. House of Krazees and becoming a duo (1992–1996)
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