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Artist
Systems
12+ albums
Progressive metalhardcoreDJENTProgressivepost-hardcore
about
There are at least three bands by this name: 1) Systems (used to be Chiaroscuro) is a band from Carrboro, North Carolina that plays primarily hardcore-, and metal-, and post-rock-influenced music. One of the premises for the band’s songwriting is the description of certain scenes. For example, the band has played music representative of the winter solstice and season, spring equinox, and desert. Each of these scenes is composed of smaller, isolated scenes. http://www.systemsnc.bandcamp.com 2) Systems were a synth-wave act from UK, composed by John ‘Strange’ Hawkins (Vocals,Bass), later of This Island Earth, Kevin Chapman (Guitar), Tony Elson (Drums) and Mike Reed (Keyboards). They released one 7” EP, titled Scenery and two other tracks were featured on the second volume of the classic Street To Street compilations. 3) Systems originated in Tulsa, OK in the beginning of 2010 with eyes set on proving, to themselves and the public, that the underground music scene was not totally commercialized and shallow. With an emphasis on creating a distinct and passionate sound, Systems took their time in the beginning stages of the band in order to carefully craft their songs. This new and upcoming sound that emerged, taken from influences across a broad array of genres, is rich in mature musicianship and passionate messages. In the summer of 2010, Systems released a self-titled demo which quickly gained attention from fans across the United States. Their first e.p., "The Children Hav
