Artist description I would consider myself an avid artist. I've been creating different forms of music since I was a child, and my goal in life is to be up on stage. This project most likely won't make it that far, however every song that I make for Systematic Shut Down has the ability to take you to another world, and let you decide just what it is you are doing there. I don't like to say that I sound like other bands, because in truth, I don't think I do. My music is strange to most people, noise to others, and adored by some. But I don't create music because I intend to impress people, I create it knowing that no matter what god awful peace of garbage it may be to you, it's a very special thing to me. Thanks for reading this, and if you'd like to send comments, feel free to click contact and give me an e-mail. Enjoy!

Music Style Industrial/Metal/Classical/Techno/Rap

Musical Influences Nine Inch Nails, Front Line Assembly, Velvet Acid Christ, and many others.

Similar Artists Nine Inch Nails, Front Line Assembly, Velvet Acid Christ

Artist History This project is around three years old now. It was founded by Michael Barnes, the sole member of Systematic Shut Down.

Group Members Michael Barnes

Instruments Anything

Albums One Life Left

Press Reviews From fans : "Addictive" "Michael Barnes is reshaping the industrial genre" "Systematic Shut Down is the best blend of classical/industrial I have ever heard." "Intelligent music." "Reactor Core redefines industrial." "One would have a hard time finding a pidgeonhole for this band's style, as it replaces the predictable sounds usually associated with the term Industrial. It's a far cry from Reznor and the last century. Mesmerizing pattern-pulse sounds connect to the Classical contemporary Steve Reich, whose music finds its roots in African ritual drumming. Add speed-metal's rapid-fire buzzing, the quiet defiance of whispered, subconscious song, and contextual noise and the listener acheives an almost mystical glimpe of another realm. Particularly effective are the sudden, unexpected entrances of sampled strings - not the soothing, lush sound of shoddy sound cards, but an honesty that only comes from one willing to take risks. These risks portray what I can only guess is a life of quiet intensity. The repetitive patterns never dull; the intricacies and overlays form a mosaic of mechanized and human utterances that always connect the listener back to the best aspects of artistic creation: the personal, the sincere, the voice of one working to connect with others through sometimes difficult but never meaningless gestures. "Industrial" is only a convenient entrance point for beginning a journey - a journey that will take the listener through a labrynth that, if followed in earnest, will lead him back to a view of his own face in the mirror. This face reflects the world as it is, not as we wish it to be. It's our choice whether or not to accept the truth." -Larry J. Barnes, Professor of Music at Transylvania University

Location lexington, kentucky - USA

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