LOS ANGELES, CA – May 29, 2025 – Industrial-electronic artist Staytus unveils the final track in her genre-bending Twisted Frames series with the release of “How To Be A Serial Killer,” now streaming on all platforms. Inspired by the cult horror-comedy film starring Matthew Gray Gubler, the single delivers an unrelenting sonic assault paired with brutally honest lyrics that confront themes of repression, rage, and fractured identity.
Produced by Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle) at Secret Hand Studios, “How To Be A Serial Killer” fuses raw industrial textures with nu-metal energy to create a visceral listening experience. Staytus once again blends cinematic influence with personal catharsis, delivering a track that’s as confrontational as it is revealing.
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A Soundtrack of Psychological Descent
Staytus describes the track as a metaphor for what happens when emotional pain is buried too deep for too long.
“How To Be A Serial Killer is me unmasking my inner chaos. It’s intense, unfiltered, and a little terrifying—just like the film. This song is a metaphor for what happens when pain is left to rot in silence. It’s about the darkest thoughts we never dare to speak, turned into a performance of catharsis. I wanted this final track in the Twisted Frames series to leave a scar.” – Staytus
Lyrics like “I don’t need help / I’ll never show you my true self” and “tie you to the bed / bash you over the head” reflect the song’s emotional volatility and defiant introspection, embodying a raw depiction of mental collapse and survival.
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Supporting Visuals & Final Series Installment
The single is accompanied by a music video that will be released on June 12 that visually complements the song’s mood, maintaining the atmospheric and intimate aesthetic of the Twisted Frames series. This marks the fourth and final chapter, following the previously released tracks “68 Kill,” “Suburban Gothic,” and “King Knight.”
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Pre-Save & Stream
Pre-save now: https://found.ee/X2Cu1W
Available everywhere on May 29
Music video premieres June 12
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About Staytus
Staytus is a rising industrial-electronic and nu-metal artist known for her emotionally charged soundscapes and genre-defying productions. Her Twisted Frames series draws from horror cinema, gaming, and deeply personal experiences, merging raw lyrical content with heavy, immersive beats. With collaborations from industry icons like Matt McJunkins (A Perfect Circle, Puscifer) and Sean Beavan (Nine Inch Nails, Slayer), Staytus is quickly carving out a space in the modern industrial-metal scene.
For more on Staytus, follow her at:
Website: StaytusMusic.com
Instagram: @StaytusMusic
