Flatlinerz

Flatlinerz
Flatlinerz, from left to right: Tempest, Redrum and Gravedigger
Background information
Origin	Brooklyn, New York, USA
Genres	Horrorcore
Years active	1992—1995, 2014—present
Labels	Def Jam, PolyGram, Horror House Ent.
Associated acts	Erick Sermon Jam Master Jay Rockwilder
Website	TheOfficialFlatlinerz.com
Members	Tempest Gravedigger Redrum

Flatlinerz is a horrorcore group from New York City. Responsible for introducing the term "horrorcore" with their 1994 release USA (Under Satan's Authority).

The group is Redrum (Jamel Simmons, nephew of Russell Simmons) and two other emcees: Gravedigger and Tempest. FLM was an extension of the Flatlinerz (Flatline Massive) which included artists Butter, Mayhem, and OMN999 (Omen).

Def Jam targeted the Flatlinerz as an alternative to Gangster Rap which was dominating Rap at that time. The term "Horrorcore" is a fusion of Hardcore Hip Hop and Horror.

The video for "Live Evil" featured Redrum rhyming while hanging from a noose. The second and last video ("Satanic Verses"), features Tempest eating guts from a body, Redrum restrained with rats crawling on him, and Gravedigger rhyming on a crucifix.

In June 2014, The Flatlinerz announced via Facebook, that they have reformed and are working on a new project. In September 2014 it was announced a 20th-anniversary release of U.S.A. The Definitive Creepy Collection which included new and lost tracks from the Flatlinerz.