Twiztid in Des Moines

Twiztid is an American horrorcore rap duo formed in Detroit in 1997 by Jamie Madrox and Monoxide, both formerly of House of Krazees. Dark humor, horror imagery and rap-rock elements run through albums including Mostasteless, Freek Show and The Green Book; “We Don’t Die” and “Afraid of Me” are among their best-known songs. Twiztid performed at the first Gathering of the Juggalos in 2000 and returned for numerous later editions of the festival. The duo also developed recurring themed concerts around Halloween and New Year’s Eve, touring clubs and theatres under banners including Fright Fest and New Year’s Evil.