Flattbush

**Flattbush** is a heavy metal/grindcore band from Bellflower, California, formed in 1993 by brothers Arman and Enrico Maniago alongside Brian Legaspi, Eric Long, and Anthony Gonzales. After lineup shifts in the mid-90s, they became a quartet and gained notoriety in the Southern California club circuit, notably opening for Japanese noise-rockers Melt Banana in 1998. Signed to Faith No More's Billy Gould through Koolarrow Records, they released their debut *Smash the Octopus* in 2003, characterized by their chaotic live energy and underground grindcore ethos. The band maintained a reputation for relentless touring and raw performances, with rotating members including later additions like Ramon Banda and Bradley Walther. Their discography includes tracks like *Strategic Offensive* and *Otomatik Attak!*, though specific release dates for these recordings aren't detailed in available records.