Members
Daron Malakianguitar, lead vocals, original · 1994current
Serj Tankianlead vocals, original · 1994current
Shavo Odadjianbackground vocals, bass guitar, original · 1994current
John Dolmayandrums (drum set), percussion · 1997current- Andy Khatchaturiandrums (drum set) · 1994–1997
- Ontronik Khachaturiandrums (drum set), original · 1994–1997
They are recognized as an Armenian-American heavy metal band, blending cultural heritage with powerful music.
Their album "Mezmerize," released in 2005, further solidified their status in the metal genre.
The band's lyrics often tackle complex themes such as drug abuse, politics, and the Armenian Genocide.
Biography
Formation
System of a Down is an Armenian-American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994. The band originated from a previous group called Soil, which included founding members Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian. After Soil disbanded, Tankian, Malakian, and Shavo Odadjian formed System of a Down, with the name inspired by a poem by Malakian. They were later joined by drummer John Dolmayan in 1997, completing the lineup that would become iconic in the metal scene.
Breakthrough
The band's self-titled debut album, "System of a Down," was released in 1998, but it was their 2001 album "Toxicity" that catapulted them to fame, featuring hits like "Chop Suey!" and "Toxicity." Their unique blend of alternative and nu metal, combined with politically charged lyrics, resonated with a wide audience. Subsequent albums, including "Steal This Album!" (2002), "Mezmerize" (2005), and "Hypnotize" (2005), solidified their status as one of the leading bands in the genre.
Legacy
System of a Down's music often addresses themes such as drug abuse, war, and the Armenian Genocide, reflecting their cultural heritage and political views. Their influence extends beyond music, inspiring a new generation of bands and artists. The band has been recognized for their contributions to metal, with accolades from various music publications and a dedicated fanbase that continues to grow. Despite a hiatus starting in 2006, they have reunited for tours and new music, maintaining their relevance in the ever-evolving music landscape.
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Discography
System of a Down: 5 Album Bundle2011
- 1.Suite-Pee2:32
- 2.Know2:57
- 3.Sugar2:34
- 4.Suggestions2:45
- 5.Spiders3:35
- 6.DDevil1:43
- 7.Soil3:26
- 8.War?2:40
- 9.Mind6:16
- 10.Peephole4:04
- 11.CUBErt1:49
- 12.Darts2:43
- 13.P.L.U.C.K.3:37
- 14.Prison Song3:21
- 15.Needles3:14
- 16.Deer Dance2:55
- 17.Jet Pilot2:06
- 18.X1:59
- 19.Chop Suey!3:30
- 20.Bounce1:54
- 21.Forest4:00
- 22.ATWA2:56
- 23.Science2:43
- 24.Shimmy1:51
- 25.Toxicity3:39
- 26.Psycho3:46
- 27.Aerials / Arto6:11
- 28.Chic ’n’ Stu2:24
- 29.Innervision2:34
- 30.Bubbles1:57
- 31.Boom!2:15
- 32.Nüguns2:30
- 33.A.D.D.3:17
- 34.Mr. Jack4:10
- 35.I‐E‐A‐I‐A‐I‐O3:09
- 36.360:46
- 37.Pictures2:06
- 38.Highway Song3:14
- 39.Fuck the System2:13
- 40.Ego Brain3:22
- 41.Thetawaves2:37
- 42.Roulette3:21
- 43.Streamline3:38
- 44.Soldier Side (intro)1:04
- 45.B.Y.O.B.4:15
- 46.Revenga3:48
- 47.Cigaro2:12
- 48.Radio/Video4:09
- 49.This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’m on This Song2:08
- 50.Violent Pornography3:31
- 51.Question!3:21
- 52.Sad Statue3:26
- 53.Old School Hollywood2:57
- 54.Lost in Hollywood5:21
- 55.Attack3:06
- 56.Dreaming4:00
- 57.Kill Rock ’n Roll2:28
- 58.Hypnotize3:09
- 59.Stealing Society2:58
- 60.Tentative3:37
- 61.U‐Fig2:55
- 62.Holy Mountains5:29
- 63.Vicinity of Obscenity2:52
- 64.She’s Like Heroin2:44
- 65.Lonely Day2:48
- 66.Soldier Side3:40
Hypnotize2005
- 1.Attack3:06
- 2.Dreaming3:59
- 3.Kill Rock ’n Roll2:27
- 4.Hypnotize3:09
- 5.Stealing Society2:58
- 6.Tentative3:36
- 7.U‐Fig2:55
- 8.Holy Mountains5:28
- 9.Vicinity of Obscenity2:51
- 10.She’s Like Heroin2:44
- 11.Lonely Day2:47
- 12.Soldier Side3:40
Mezmerize2005
- 1.Soldier Side (intro)1:04
- 2.B.Y.O.B.4:15
- 3.Revenga3:48
- 4.Cigaro2:12
- 5.Radio/Video4:09
- 6.This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’m on This Song2:08
- 7.Violent Pornography3:31
- 8.Question!3:21
- 9.Sad Statue3:26
- 10.Old School Hollywood2:57
- 11.Lost in Hollywood5:21
Toxicity II2002
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Legend of Zelda2002
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Steal This Album!2002
- 1.Chic ’n’ Stu2:24
- 2.Innervision2:34
- 3.Bubbles1:57
- 4.Boom!2:15
- 5.Nüguns2:30
- 6.A.D.D.3:17
- 7.Mr. Jack4:10
- 8.I‐E‐A‐I‐A‐I‐O3:09
- 9.360:46
- 10.Pictures2:06
- 11.Highway Song3:14
- 12.Fuck the System2:13
- 13.Ego Brain3:22
- 14.Thetawaves2:37
- 15.Roulette3:21
- 16.Streamline3:38
Know Your Enemy2001
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Toxic Traxx2001
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Toxicity2001
- 1.Prison Song3:21
- 2.Needles3:14
- 3.Deer Dance2:55
- 4.Jet Pilot2:06
- 5.X1:59
- 6.Chop Suey!3:30
- 7.Bounce1:54
- 8.Forest4:00
- 9.ATWA2:56
- 10.Science2:43
- 11.Shimmy1:51
- 12.Toxicity3:39
- 13.Psycho3:46
- 14.Aerials / Arto6:11
Post Hypnotic Suggestions2000
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System of a Down1998
- 1.Suite‐Pee2:36
- 2.Know3:01
- 3.Sugar2:38
- 4.Suggestions2:49
- 5.Spiders3:40
- 6.DDevil1:47
- 7.Soil3:30
- 8.War?2:45
- 9.Mind6:20
- 10.Peephole4:08
- 11.CUBErt1:53
- 12.Darts2:47
- 13.P.L.U.C.K.3:38
Protect the Land / Genocidal Humanoidz2020
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Lonely Day2006
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Vicinity of Obscenity / Lonely Day2006
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B.Y.O.B.2005
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Question!2005
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Hypnotize2005
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Science (Live) / Psycho (Live)2005
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Toxicity2002
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Aerials2002
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Chop Suey!2001
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Sugar1998
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[Demo Tape 2]1996
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[Demo Tape 3]1996
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[Demo Tape 1]1995
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Also known as: S.O.A.D., SOAD, Soil, System Of Down, システム・オブ・ア・ダウン
System of a Down is an Armenian-American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994. Since 1997, the band has consisted of founding members Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, and Shavo Odadjian (bass); along with John Dolmayan (drums), who replaced original drummer Andy Khachaturian.
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