Terminal Degree
United States, Colorado, Boulder
Terminal Degree
About Terminal Degree
Terminal Degree is the brainchild of drummer/composer Mike Barnett. The music and instrumentation are a unique fusion of progressive rock, metal, classical and jazz elements.
Formed as an ongoing studio project, the band released its debut CD, The Middle of Nowhen, in 2013. It features Stanley Chepatis on violins and violas, Nathan Santos on electric bass and Mike on drums. For the 2017 follow-u
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Chas Wetherbee
Chas Wetherbee: Violinist Chas Wetherbee has performed throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Washington Post called Wetherbee "a consummate artist...with flawless technique," The Virginia Pilot said that he "...gave a performance of great conviction and emotion" and The Columbus Dispatch wrote "...a first rate showman...his double-stops, harmonics and beautiful sound kept the audience spellbound." Chas is an assistant professor of violin at the University of Colorado at Boulder. A devoted chamber musician, he is the first violinist of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, with whom he tours and performs regularly. Chas is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Ashworth Artist and the George Hardesty awards.
Chas Wetherbee
ViolinistChas Wetherbee: Violinist Chas Wetherbee has performed throughout the world, including Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Washington Post called Wetherbee "a cons...
Mike Barnett
Mike Barnett: Mike's compositions have been performed around the world by prominent musicians and major ensembles. His eclectic output ranges from heavy metal to contemporary classical to fusion and beyond. His career as a performer has taken him from Carnegie Hall to the Sunset Strip and many points in between. As a metal drummer, Mike has recorded and performed with Phantom Crew, Dofka, Tainted Saint, Fated and Throttle. He is currently a member of the music faculty at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Mike Barnett
DrummerMike Barnett: Mike's compositions have been performed around the world by prominent musicians and major ensembles. His eclectic output ranges from heavy metal to contemporary classical to fusion and b...
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Hi Everybody,
First off, I'd like to thank all of you for your interest in our music. I also wanted to let you know of the upcoming release of our second album this October. This recording features a new lineup and a new instrumental configuration: this time around the band will consist of two electric cellos, two electric violins, bass and drums. We're currently in mid-production and everything is coming together nicely.
The release will be supported by a series of live performances in and around Boulder, Colorado. If you're near that area and would like more information, please feel free to email us back.
Peace,
Mike Barnett, Drummer/Composer
Terminal Degree
Terminal Degree is the brainchild of drummer/composer Mike Barnett. The band’s debut album, The Middle of Nowhen, represents a unique conception of progressive metal/jazz/classical fusion. The ensemble itself shatters the metal archetype and the compositions display a musical depth that is rare by any rock/metal standard. The band is comprised of musicians with highly diverse backgrounds and consummate musical skill, and the pristine production fully captures the magnitude of each performance. Consisting of nine purely instrumental tracks, The Middle of Nowhen is faithful to the listener who is committed to the art of listening and who believes that music is more than just sonic wallpaper. Timeless, intelligent and frighteningly original, this is the stuff that cult classics are made of.
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About Terminal Degree
Terminal Degree is the brainchild of drummer/composer Mike Barnett. The music and instrumentation are a unique fusion of progressive rock, metal, classical and jazz elements.
Formed as an ongoing studio project, the band released its debut CD, The Middle of Nowhen, in 2013. It features Stanley Chepatis on violins and violas, Nathan Santos on electric bass and Mike on drums. For the 2017 follow-up, Breed, Mike recruited master violinist Chas Wetherbee, and the Cybergenic String Consortium as instrumental support.
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