Staytus closes Twisted Frames series with industrial single ‘How To Be A Serial Killer’
Staytus
Phoenix/Los Angeles-based industrial-electronic artist Staytus has released “How To Be A Serial Killer,” the final single in her horror-inspired Twisted Frames series. The track is out now across all major streaming platforms.
Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) at Secret Hand Studios, the track blends industrial-grunge, darkwave, and nu-metal with serrated synths and drop-D guitars.
“The song is a metaphor for what happens when pain is left to rot in silence,” Staytus explained. “It’s intense, unfiltered, and a little terrifying—just like the film. I wanted this final track in the Twisted Frames series to leave a scar.”
Each song in the Twisted Frames project draws inspiration from a cult horror film. “How To Be A Serial Killer” is thematically linked to the 2008 film of the same name starring Matthew Gray Gubler. Earlier chapters in the series include “68 Kill,” “Suburban Gothic,” and “King Knight.”
The video for “How To Be A Serial Killer” premieres on June 12 and will serve as the visual conclusion to the series.
About Staytus
Staytus is an industrial-electronic producer and performer based between Phoenix and Los Angeles. Active since the early 2020s, her work combines cinematic horror references with personal lyricism.
She has collaborated with producers including Matt McJunkins and Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Slayer). Her music merges elements of darkwave, nu-metal, and electronic body music, and often includes visual storytelling components rooted in feminist horror aesthetics.
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