LOS ANGELES based FLATLINE, is carving their way to the top of the world of skull-crushing metal. The guys have been featured in the May 2006 issue of Revolver Magazine, shared the stage with such acts as GOD FORBID and have already powered their way into LA's metal scene with appearances at the famed Whisky, The Troubadour and every major club in between. In addition to exploding the high-powered local metal scene, FLATLINE amped up summer ག with the release of their album “Massive Aggressive’ and a multi-city U.S. "Malicious Intent" tour. With domestic success under their belts, the band continued their summer by traveling to Auckland, New Zealand to play the "666 - Metal Day Out" festival and then to tour the entire northern island. FLATLINE again showcased their brutal live stage performance in the spring of ’07 with tour of the U.S. including the Milwaukee Metal Fest XIX in support of their latest effort, “The Process of Healing. Other noteworthy accomplishments for the year included sharing the Ozzfest Off Days bill with Century Media up-and-comers In This Moment, and also winning the California division of the national Project Independent Showcase competition.
2008 kicked off with a bang when FLATLINE signed a deal with Stand and Deliver records. With no end to their determination, FLATLINE begins recording their new studio album in February with former Machine Head and Soulfly guitarist Logan Mader at the helm. The merging of such powerful creative forces guarantees a metal album that will be compared to the best of all time. As the crew sets their sights on even more success, FLATLINE, along with Stand and Deliver Records, plan to engulf all major cities across the United States this year.
Sponsored by Floyd Rose, Coffin Case, Evil Threads, Monster Energy and Sik World, FLATLINE are also making their mark in the world of metal with the help of the Internet. The band's Myspace page, www.myspace.com/flatlinemetal, has racked up over 250,000 hits and over 18,000 fan comments. LA's Rock City News took notice and awarded the band "Outstanding New Band" at their 11th annual awards show in 2006. FLATLINE was also identified as one of the best independent artists in the country, by the renowned Independent Artists Registry, by being one of 34 bands out of 4,000 chosen for a 2006 sponsorship.
FLATLINE features five unique musical talents linked by a single passion--unadulterated metal. Lead vocalist TRAVIS JOHNSON's hauntingly personal lyrics and powerful delivery give FLATLINE its unrivaled edge. RANDY WEITZEL brings not only his songwriting and guitar talents, but a drive destined to carry FLATLINE far. Although guitarist JOE 'PAULO' GUERRA's metal tendencies are deeply rooted, he has influences in a variety of musical genres broadening the band's sound and style. Bassist HECTOR GONZALEZ adds an inspired style and solid stage presence to the rhythm section and drummer TIM HASSEMER puts a brutal and relentless musical pummeling at the core of FLATLINE's music.
FLATLINE's music is a rarity in this day of drop tuning and one finger chords. Real metal with an old-school thrash feel, FLATLINE’s definitely a band we will be hearing more of!
