Earlier this afternoon, a HUGE press release hit our inbox about Twiztid, their upcoming comic book release: “Haunted High-Ons”, and their debut appearance at New York Comic Con! Along with those topics, the email included a short interview with both Twiztid and Dirk Manning, covered Astronomicon, speaks on their newest music video for “Dead and Gone”, and lists the dates and featured performances from the Mostasteless Tour! If you feel like you’re behind on Twiztid news, this press release will definitely catch you up!
Check out the full press blast below:
It’s no secret that 12x Billboard charting rap group TWIZTID cross over heavily into horror, animation, comic, weed and gaming culture – the duo have released action figures, comic books, cosplay videos, sodas and even launched their own festivals and upcoming pop culture convention – Astronomicon – happening next year (read more below).
Now, TWIZTID is adding another massive event to their calendar – New York ComicCon! TWIZTID will host a signing of their brand new comic book, entitled Twiztid: Haunted High-Ons, written by the demented duo themselves and famed comic writer Dirk Manning, and featuring illustration by renowned Italian artists Marianna Pescosta and Alessandro de Fornasari. The comic book is published by Source Point Press. In Twiztid: Haunted High-Ons, our duo have carved out a comfortable side-gig for themselves as fake ghost hunters… but what happens when a routine house call yields not only a ghost, but a killer demon to boot? Hijinks and horror, of course!
Pre-order your original variant comic here via Source Point Press: http://sourcepointpress.storenvy.com/collections/747492-comic-books-and-graphic-novels/products/19319689-twiztid-haunted-high-ons
The New York ComicCon (@ New York’s Javits Center) signing will take place on Saturday, October 7th from 1-4pm at the Source Point Booth. TWIZTID, in addition to Manning, Pescosta and de Fornasari, will be signing copies. In addition, you can only get the special edition NYCC Cover Variant at the signings, which is limited to 200 copies. Additional variants will include Comics & More (available at upcoming signing – details coming soon), TwiztidShop.com, and Astronomicon exclusives. For more information on the comic and signing, visit www.TwiztidShop.com.
TWIZTID says: “We have talked about doing a REAL comic book for over a decade and it’s finally about to happen. If that’s not enough to put a smile on the ol’ face, then the fact our comic book will kick off at the New York ComicCon via the Source Point Booth with us, writer Dirk Manning and the creative team, is enough to leave us all laughing like lunatics!”
Writer Dirk Manning adds: “As a band, TWIZTID has made a career of masterfully blending horror and comedy into their music the same way I’ve made a career of blending horror and comedy into my comic series’ such as Nightmare World, Tales Of Mr. Rhee, and Love Stories (To Die For) – which makes collaborating with them in writing this comic a perfect match for fans of their music as well as readers looking for a new comic series that’s fresh, funny, and at times scary. Everybody wins!”
Source Point Press Founder and Art Director Joshua Werner praises the art in this publication: “It’s hard to find an incredible team as skilled and professional as Marianna Pescosta and Alessandro De Fornasari. The colors are gorgeous, setting every haunting scene, and Mari’s phenomenal art captured every moment of humor perfectly through the characters’ body language and expressions. This book is a blast, we can’t wait for you to get your hands on it.”
In conjunction with of all of this animated goodness, TWIZTID have just revealed their brand new animated music video for “Dead And Gone”, cut from their most recent full-length album, The Continuous Evilution of Life’s ?’s (#28, Billboard 200). The video was animated by Jaime Rodriguez and is TWIZTID‘s second animated video – considered a follow up to their 2009 video for “Buckets Of Blood”. As promised, it’s finally here and viewable now, exclusively via Yahoo Music: https://www.yahoo.com/music/video-premiere-twiztid-debuts-new-animated-video-dead-gone-165626813.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma
TWIZTID are set to kick off their upcoming Mostasteless Tour in Cleveland, OH on September 8. TWIZTID will perform their groundbreaking debut album, Mostasteless, in full each night. The tour will also feature support from special guests Moonshine Bandits, Blaze Ya Dead Homie (who will perform his self-titled EP in full each night), Whitney Peyton and Andrew W Boss. For tickets, VIP and more information, visit www.TwiztidShop.com.
But first, on August 26, the MNE family will take over The Complex in Salt Lake City, UT (536 W. 100 S.) for a massive show – “Attack of the Ninjas”. The show will feature performances by TWIZTID (performing yet another massive album – Mirror Mirror – in its entirety), G-Mo Skee, Boondox, Zodiac Mprint, Lex The Hex Master, Young Wicked and Gorilla Voltage. The show will also feature an ultra-rare triple threat set with Twiztid and Blaze performing new, rare and Juggalo classics! Tickets for the main event are just $25 on early bird sale during the month of June, going up to $30 beginning in July and $35 in August. Tickets are $40 day of show and doors open at 5:00pm. The main event is all ages. An official aftershow will also take place, featuring performances by Blaze (performing1 Less G N Da Hoodin its entirety), The R.O.C. and AMB. The aftershow is limited to 425 tickets, so get yours soon. Tickets for this event are $17 in advance, $20 at the doors, which open at 11pm. This is a 21+ show. Tickets and VIP packs are available now via www.TwiztidShop.com.
TWIZTID’s Mostasteless Tour Dates:
- 9/7 – Lansing, MI @ The Loft – No Andrew W Boss & Moonshine Bandits
- 9/8 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Ballroom – No Andrew W Boss
- 9/9 – Lynchburg, VA @ Phase 2 – Blue Ridge Rock Festival
- 9/10 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater – No Andrew W Boss
- 9/12 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge – No Andrew W Boss
- 9/13 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze – No Andrew W Boss
- 9/14 – Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom – No Andrew W Boss
- 9/15 – Denver, CO @ The Roxy
- 9/16 – Denver, CO @ The Roxy
- 9/18 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
- 9/19 – Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
- 9/20 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
- 9/21 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
- 9/22 – West Hollywood, CA @ Whisky A Go Go – No Moonshine Bandits
- 9/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Adrenaline – No Moonshine Bandits
- 9/24 – Mesa, AZ @ Club Red
- 9/26 – Flagstaff, AZ @ The Green Room
- 9/27 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Ray Theater
- 9/28 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
- 9/29 – Fort Worth, TX @ Rail Club
- 9/30 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
- 10/1 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
- 10/3 – Knoxville, TN @ International
- 10/5 – Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
- 10/6 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
- 10/7 – Howell, NJ @ GameChangerWorld
- 10/8 – Buffalo, NY @ Waiting Room
- 10/10 – Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
- 10/11 – Laconia, NH @ Whiskey Barrel
- 10/12 – Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
- 10/13 – Toronto, ON @ Opera House
- 10/14 – Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
- 10/15 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium
- 10/17 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Sound Stage
- 10/18 – Norfolk, VA @ NorVa
- 10/19 – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger
- 10/20 – Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans Music Hall
- 10/21 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
- 10/22 – Orlando, FL @ Blackbooth
- 10/24 – Jacksonville, FL @ 1904 Music Hall
- 10/26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
- 10/27 – St Petersburg, FL @ State Theatre – No Moonshine Bandits
- 10/29 – Kokomo, IN @ Front Row Live
- 10/30 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theater – Fright Fest – No Moonshine Bandits
- 10/31 – Sauget, IL @ Pop’s – Fright Fest – No Moonshine Bandits
As mentioned above, TWIZTID recently announced their inaugural Astronomicon pop culture convention, which will take place from February 9-11, 2018 just outside of the duo’s native Detroit at the Wyndham Garden Sterling Heights in Michigan. The event will feature special appearances by professional wrestling legend Mick Foley, horror icon Sid Haig, Friday the 13th star Kane Hodder and many more surprise guests TBA! One day passes start at just $25. Don’t hesitate to get your tickets soon – this event will most likely sell out quickly! Information on tickets, lodging, VIP options, vendors and more can be located at www.astronomicon.com.
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