Destroy to Create

Destroy to Create

The Flatliners, although just out of high school, have been ripping up the ska-punk scene since 2002 with their own brand of skunk rawk. Their sound is best described as two-tone ska mixed with brain-hemorrhaging punk to make one lethal dose of in-your-face fun! With three releases under their belts, including an early demo, a four-way split combining the extremes of Toronto ska-punk, and this long awaited full-length, The Flatliners have proven to be one of the most prolific bands to come out of the Toronto punk scene. <P>In the vein of The Clash, Operation Ivy, and Rancid, The Flatliners’ sound has developed over the years from simplistic, raw tunes to fast-paced, politically-charged ska-punk with attitude. During early 2003, the band was given a big helping hand by an interview on Much Music’s Punk Show. Since then, they have appeared on numerous college and mainstream radio shows (including a Top Pick for 2004 nod from 102.1 The Edge’s Punk-O-Rama), appeared on various compilations, and been featured in magazines ranging from local print to nationally distributed publications such as Exclaim. <P>The Flatliners have only just begun their assault on the world. Get ready for hell, ‘cause they’re carrying on the torch of ska-punk with full force.