Monoxide Child

Paul Methric began rapping as a teenager while he was in high school and listened to Bon Jovi for inspiration of lyrics he said. In school, Methric and friend Jamie Spaniolo would freestyle with other kids, though the two felt they were never great at promptly coming up with rhymes.{{cite video |people=Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric (Performers) |date=October 27, 2008 |url=http://g4tv.com/videos/34487/Freestyle-101-Twiztid/ |title=Freestyle 101: Twiztid |medium=internet production |publisher=G4 |access-date=July 17, 2009}} Both recall going to school with late-rapper Proof and seeing him freestyle, describing him as "the mecca of freestyling". Methric and Spaniolo also watched freestyle battles at the Hip Hop Shop on a weekly basis.

Methric started his musical career in 1992 as an original member of House of Krazees under the pseudonym Hektic. Along with Mr. Bones and The R.O.C., the original House of Krazees released five albums between 1993 and 1996. Problems with the group's label, Latnem Entertainment, led House of Krazees to leave the label, and the group disbanded after its 1996 album Head Trauma.

However, they reunited on the song "Monstrosity" off of Twiztid's A New Nightmare EP in 2013 and they planned on releasing new music in 2018.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}

In 2004, Methric released his first solo LP called Chainsmoker LP. His second solo album, Chainsmoker II, was released in 2024.

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After receiving an offer from Insane Clown Posse to join Psychopathic Records in 1997, Spaniolo and Methric accepted and reemerged as Twiztid. Upon signing with the label, the duo revamped their image, and set out to prove themselves to the Juggalo fanbase. Twiztid opened shows for Insane Clown Posse, most of the time receiving boos from the crowds and occasionally getting into fights with them.{{cite video |people=Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric (Interviewees) |date=May 3, 2009 |url=http://vimeo.com/4466577 |title=Faygoluvers.net's Interview With Twiztid |medium=internet production |publisher=Faygoluvers.net |access-date=July 17, 2009}} In 1997, Twiztid's debut album, Mostasteless, was released. With the release, a shift in reaction toward Twiztid occurred, and Juggalos slowly began to receive the duo well.{{cite web |author=Brain Hammer |title=Interview with Jamie Madrox of TWIZTID!!! |url=http://www.horroryearbook.com/544556/horroryearbook-interview-with-jamie-madrox-of-twiztid |date=March 19, 2009 |publisher=Horroryearbook |access-date=July 23, 2009 |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110712220803/http://www.horroryearbook.com/544556/horroryearbook-interview-with-jamie-madrox-of-twiztid |archive-date=July 12, 2011}} Twiztid, however, continued to open for Insane Clown Posse and appear with them at in-store tours, improving their rapport with the fanbase.{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink=Violent J |author2=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |year=2003 |edition=second |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=0-9741846-0-8 |pages=444–455 |chapter=Big Money Hustlas}}

In 1999, Insane Clown Posse persuaded Island Records to sign Twiztid. During Twiztid's brief stint with the label, Mostasteless was pulled from shelves and re-released under Island Records. The following year, the duo went back to Psychopathic Records and released Freek Show. Freek Show debuted at #51 on Billboard charts, and Twiztid's fan base grew immensely.{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=album|id=r505793|pure_url=yes}} |title=Charts & Awards for Freek Show |access-date=August 21, 2008 |publisher=Allmusic}} Twiztid has remained with Psychopathic Records until 2012 with the formation of Majik Ninja Entertainment. They have helped to sign artists Blaze Ya Dead Homie, Young Wicked and The R.O.C among others to the new label. The duo's 2009 album, W.I.C.K.E.D., peaked at #11 on the Billboard 200. With the position, Spaniolo says that "it shows relevance. It shows that [we're] not just a sideshow act. It shows that we're not just protoges, we're not just coattail riders. We are here."

On December 12 it was announced via Twiztid's official Twitter that Twiztid has left Psychopathic Records.

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Formed in 1999, Dark Lotus consists of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler of Insane Clown Posse, Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric of Twiztid, and Chris Rouleau.{{cite web |url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p507519|pure_url=yes}} |title=Dark Lotus > Biography |access-date=July 14, 2008 |last=True |first=Chris |date= |website= |publisher=Allmusic}} Each member is said to "act as a 'petal' of the lotus," and it was announced that there would be six members. After switching between two different "sixth members," Marz and Anybody Killa, Dark Lotus decided to keep the group to only five.

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Psychopathic Rydas formed in 1999, and consists of Psychopathic Records-associated rappers performing under alternate stage names in the style of mainstream gangsta rap. The group's lineup consisted of Bruce (Bullet), Utsler (Full Clip), Methric (Foe Foe), Spaniolo (Lil' Shank), Rouleau (Cell Block){{cite web|url=http://www.blaze.psychopathicrecords.com/iframe.php?page_id=biography2 |title=Thug Back from the Dead |access-date=July 14, 2008 |publisher=Psychopathic Records |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081202081458/http://www.blaze.psychopathicrecords.com/iframe.php?page_id=biography2 |archive-date=December 2, 2008}} and David Hutto (Yung Dirt).{{cite web|url=http://www.murderdog.com/july_2008/Boondox.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20080828182947/http://www.murderdog.com/july_2008/Boondox.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 28, 2008 |title=Interview with Boondox |access-date=August 8, 2008 |last=Friedman |first=David |publisher=Murder Dog}} Although, Twiztid has left Psychopathic, they are still a part of the Rydas.

Psychopathic Rydas reuses the beats of popular rappers within the genre without paying to license the original songs or requesting permission from copyright owners to use the music, effectively making their albums bootlegsInsane Clown Posse (1999). The Amazing Jeckel Brothers. Liner notes. Island/Psychopathic. {{UPC|731452465924}} and resulting in the releases becoming difficult to find in some markets.

Methric's interests in both horror movies and tobacco has had a major influence on his music. In an interview with psychopathictraders.com Methric credited the music of Tupac Shakur as a very heavy influence in his music with his favorite tupac album being Me Against The World. Spaniolo describes the work of Twiztid "as if there was a Halloween or Friday the 13th on wax and Jason and Michael Myers could actually rap."{{cite web |url=http://fangoria.com/musick/25-musick-news/1787-exclusive-talking-horror-with-jamie-madrox-of-twiztid.html |title=Talking horror & music with Jamie Madrox of TWIZTID |access-date=July 26, 2009 |last=Zahn |first=James |date=March 20, 2009 |publisher=Fangoria |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090324033855/http://www.fangoria.com/musick/25-musick-news/1787-exclusive-talking-horror-with-jamie-madrox-of-twiztid.html |archive-date=March 24, 2009}} Methric's stage name is an allusion to the carbon monoxide that comes from cigarettes. The title of his solo album, Chainsmoker LP, is taken from the practice of chain smoking.

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In 1999, Insane Clown Posse began a stint in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).{{cite book|last=Bruce|first=Joseph|authorlink=Violent J|author2=Hobey Echlin|editor=Nathan Fostey|title=ICP: Behind the Paint|year=2003|edition=2nd|publisher=Psychopathic Records|location=Royal Oak, Michigan|isbn=0-9741846-0-8|pages=398–413|chapter=Taking Bumps}} The duo brought Spaniolo and Methric along with them to shows backstage, being fans of wrestling themselves. After Insane Clown Posse left the WWF, they started a wrestling tour called the "Hellfire Wrestling" tour. Again, both Spaniolo and Methric were brought along backstage.

On December 19, 1999, both Spaniolo and Methric participated in the first "Juggalo Championshit Wrestling" event. As Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child, they were featured in a 20-man battle royal to crown the first JCW Heavyweight Champion, which was won by Evil Dead. Spaniolo and Methric continued to sporadically wrestle for JCW until 2003. Both are untrained and have had several wrestlers show them moves backstage at shows. When asked in a 2009 interview if they were planning on returning to wrestling, Spaniolo replied, "No, we're not wrestlers. Every time we step into the ring, something bad happens. Either somebody gets hurt, or we get hurt ... There are things in life that you're good at, and not good at. [We're] not good at [wrestling]." He added that they will stick to simply watching wrestling.

Paul has kids.{{Cite web |url=https://www.themorningsun.com/news/nation-world-news/sound-check-detroit-s-twiztid-is-prepping-plenty-of-tricks-and-treats-for-fans/article_fa830b0c-9052-5984-8cfd-f475beae4773.amp.html |title=Sound Check: Detroit's Twiztid is prepping plenty of tricks, and treats, for fans | Nation and World News | themorningsun.com |access-date=January 6, 2021 |archive-date=January 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210106105626/https://www.themorningsun.com/news/nation-world-news/sound-check-detroit-s-twiztid-is-prepping-plenty-of-tricks-and-treats-for-fans/article_fa830b0c-9052-5984-8cfd-f475beae4773.amp.html |url-status=dead}} Along with Spaniolo, Methric is a fan of horror movies. As children, the two often watched The Evil Dead. Methric also enjoys the use of supernatural styles in films. He himself has an interest in getting into acting as well, and currently has gigs booked as typecasted and background characters.{{cite video |people=Jamie Spaniolo and Paul Methric (Interviewees) |date=May 19, 2009 |url=http://www.therave.com/theravetv.asp?videoid=50 |title=Interview – Twiztid |medium=internet production |publisher=The Rave/Eagles Club |access-date=July 17, 2009 |time=7:32}}

Methric is a fan of video games and tobacco. He plays Xbox 360 online with the gamertag "infamousballer," and has cited Madden NFL 10 as one of his favorite games.{{Cite episode |title=Ashtrays and Action Figures |url=http://wfuckoffradio.com/wfko.php/shows/5 |credits=Jamie Madrox and Monoxide (Presenters) |station=WFKO |location=Detroit, Michigan |airdate=December 1, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308095450/http://www.wfuckoffradio.com/wfko.php/shows/5 |archive-date=March 8, 2009}} Twiztid's internet radio show for WFKO is called Ashtrays and Action Figures, alluding to Methric's love of cigarettes and Spaniolo's passion for collector items and memorabilia.{{cite web |title=Ashtrays and Action Figures |url=http://wfuckoffradio.com/wfko.php/shows/5 |work=Shows |publisher=Psychopathic Records, Inc. |access-date=July 26, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090308095450/http://www.wfuckoffradio.com/wfko.php/shows/5 |archive-date=March 8, 2009}}

Methric is a fan of professional wrestling. He is a playable character in Eidos Interactive's video game Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home as Monoxide Child.

• Chainsmoker LP (November 16, 2004)
• Chainsmoker II (February 29, 2024)

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• House of Krazees as Hektic (1992–1997, 2013–present)
• International Superstars Incorporated (1997)
• Twiztid (1997–present)
• Dark Lotus (1998–2017)
• Psychopathic Rydas (1999–2017)
• Samhein Witch Killaz (2005–2009)
• Triple Threat (2005–present)
• Venomous 5 (2018–present)

• Big Money Hustlas (2000), as Lil' Poot{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink= Violent J|author2=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |year=2003 |edition=2nd |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=0-9741846-0-8 |pages=568–574 |chapter=Complete Discography}}
• Born Twiztid: Behind The Freekshow (2000), as Monoxide Child
• The Purple Show (2003), as Monoxide Child
• A Family Underground (2009), as Monoxide
• Big Money Rustlas (2010), as Dusty Poot

• Go To Hell With Twiztid (2007), as Monoxide
• 5 Min. Fury (2007), as Monoxide
• Freestyle 101 (2009), as Monoxide
• The Rave TV (2009), as Monoxide

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