System of A Down

System of a Down
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Contents
Articles
Overview 1
System of a Down 1
System of a Down discography 10
Members 17
Serj Tankian 17
Daron Malakian 22
Shavo Odadjian 27
John Dolmayan 37
Ontronik Khachaturian 41
Albums 43
System of a Down 43
Toxicity 48
Steal This Album! 53
Mezmerize 57
Hypnotize 60
Songs 64
Aerials 64
Boom! 68
B.Y.O.B. 70
Chic 'n' Stu 73
Chop Suey! 75
Hypnotize 80
I-E-A-I-A-I-O 84
Innervision 86
Kill Rock 'n Roll 88
Lonely Day 90
P.L.U.C.K. 93
Prison Song 95
Question! 96
Spiders 100
Sugar 102
Toxicity 106
War? 109
Needles 111
Related bands and albums 112

Achozen 112
The Album 114
Mt. Helium 117
The Apex Theory (EP) 119
Topsy-Turvy 121
Scars on Broadway (band) 123
Scars on Broadway (album) 128
Serart 132
VoKee 135
Pre-Motional Songs 137
Riding the Walls 138
Spoke in Tongue 139
The F.C.C. 140
Elect the Dead 142
Elect the Dead Symphony 147
Lie Lie Live 149
Miscellany 151
Axis of Justice 151
Cool Gardens 153
Screamers 155
Serjical Strike Records 158
Ursession 161
References
Article Sources and Contributors 163
Image Sources, Licenses and Contributors 169
Article Licenses
License 171
1
Overview
System of a Down
System of a Down
System of a Down at Download Festival in 2005.
Background information
Also known as Soil (1992–1994)
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Alternative metal, progressive metal, hard rock, experimental metal
Years active 1994–2006

(Hiatus)
Labels Sony Music, American, Columbia
Associated acts Achozen, Axis of Justice, George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love, Scars on Broadway, Serj Tankian and The
F.C.C., The Apex Theory
Website [1]
www.systemofadown.com
Members
Daron Malakian
Serj Tankian
Shavo Odadjian
John Dolmayan
Former members
Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened as System, is an American metal band
from Southern California, formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Daron
Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, background vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums). All four members
are of Armenian descent, and are widely known for their outspoken views expressed in many of their songs
confronting the Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Ottoman Empire as well as the ongoing War on Terror.
The band has achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums. System of a Down has been
nominated for four Grammy Awards, and won the award in 2006 for Best Hard Rock Performance for the song
"B.Y.O.B.". On August 13, 2006, the group went on indefinite hiatus.
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History
Soil (1992–1994)
Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian both attended Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School while children, although
due to their eight year age difference they did not meet until 1992 while working on separate projects at the same
recording studio.[2] They formed a band named Soil with Tankian on vocals and keyboards, Malakian on vocals and
guitar, Dave Hakopyan (who later played in The Apex Theory/Mt. Helium) on bass and Domingo "Dingo" Laranio
on drums. The band hired Shavo Odadjian (another Rose and Alex Pilibos alumnus) as manager, although he
eventually joined Soil as rhythm guitarist. After three years, only one live show, and one jam session recording,
Hakopyan and Laranio quit the band, feeling that it wasn't going anywhere.
Beginning (1994–1997)
After Soil split up, Tankian, Odadjian, and Malakian formed a new band, System of a Down. The group took its
name from a poem that Malakian had written titled “Victims of the Down."[3] The word "victims" was changed to
"system" because Odadjian believed that the alteration would appeal to a much wider audience and also because the
group wanted to be shelved closer to their musical heroes, Slayer. Odadjian switched from guitar to bass and passed
on his managerial duties to Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group and its founder David “Beno”
Benveniste. The band recruited drummer Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian, an old school friend of Malakian's and
Odadjian's who had played with Malakian in a band called Snowblind during their teens.[3]
System of a Down quickly made what is known as Untitled 1995 Demo Tape, which was not commercially released
but appeared on file sharing networks around the time of the band's success with Toxicity about six years later. The
tape contained very early recordings of "Mr. Jack" (called "P.I.G." on the tape and sometimes known as "Bacon"),
along with a song called "Toast" and an early recording of "The Metro," a cover of new wave group Berlin's song of
the same name. A song segment called "Flake," which also appeared on the tape, is actually the closing breakdown
section of "P.I.G" and was simply split incorrectly when the tape was leaked onto the internet. Two other songs,
“Multiply” (later released as "X") and "Honey" were released as live demos on Demo Tape 1, which also featured
early versions of "Sugar", "Suite-Pee", and "P.L.U.C.K.", as well as "DAM", a song that would not appear on any
future System of a Down releases.
Demo Tape 2 was released in 1996 and comprised of a rough demo of the song "Soil" as well as tracks "Honey" and
"Temper", which, like "DAM," would not find their way on any future releases. At the beginning of 1997, System of
a Down recorded their final publicly released demo tape, Demo Tape 3, which featured rough versions of
"Peephole", "War?", and "Know". In mid 1997, drummer Khachaturian left the band due to a hand injury (he
subsequently co-founded The Apex Theory, which included former Soil bassist Dave Hakopyan).[3] Khachaturian
was replaced by John Dolmayan.
The band's first official release of a professionally recorded song was on a collection called Hye Enk ("we're
Armenian" in English), an Armenian Genocide recognition compilation, in 1997. The band provided one song to the
album, "P.L.U.C.K. (Politically Lying Unholy Cowardly Killers)," a song about the Genocide that would be
re-worked and re-recorded for the band's debut album. Soon after playing at notable Hollywood clubs such as the
Whisky-A-Go-Go and Viper Room the band caught famed producer Rick Rubin's attention who asked them to keep
in touch with him. Showing great interest, the group recorded Demo Tape 4 near the end of 1997. Unlike the
previous demo tapes, however, Demo Tape 4 was made only to be sent to record companies (although it has since
been leaked onto the internet). Rubin signed the group onto his American/Columbia Records, and System of a Down
began to record in Rubin's studio, laying down tracks that would eventually be released on their debut album.
Also in 1997, the group won the Best Signed Band Award from the Rock City Awards.[4]
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Debut album (1998–2000)

In June 1998, System of a Down released their debut album, System of
a Down. They enjoyed moderate success as their first singles "Sugar"
and "Spiders" became radio favorites and the music videos for both
songs were frequently aired on MTV. After the release of the album,
the band toured extensively, opening for Slayer and Metallica before
making their way to the second stage of Ozzfest. Following Ozzfest,
they toured with Fear Factory and Incubus before headlining the
Sno-Core Tour with Puya, Mr. Bungle, The Cat and Incubus providing
support.
In November 1998, System appeared on South Park's Chef Aid album,

providing the music for the song "Will They Die 4 You?" Near the end
of the song Serj can be heard saying, "Why must we kill our own
kind?" a line that would later be used in the song "Boom!" Although
System of a Down is credited on the album, South Park character Chef
doesn't introduce them as he does for all other artist featured on the
Shavo Odadjian
record.
System of a Down's former drummer, Ontronik Khachaturian, briefly reunited with the band at a show at The
Troubadour in 1999, filling in on vocals for an ill Tankian.[3]
In 2000, the band contributed their cover of the Black Sabbath song "Snowblind" to the Black Sabbath tribute album
Nativity in Black 2.
Toxicity and Steal This Album! (2001–2003)

On September 3, 2001, System of a Down had planned on launching their second album at a free concert in
Hollywood as a "thank you" to fans. The concert, which was to be held in a parking lot, was set up to accommodate
3,500 people, however, an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 fans showed up. Due to the large excess number of fans the
performance was cancelled by police officers just prior to the group taking stage. No announcement was made that
the concert had been cancelled. Fans waited for more than an hour for the group to appear, but when a banner
hanging at the back of the stage that read "System of a Down" was removed by security, the audience rushed the
stage, destroying all the band's touring gear (approximately $300,000 worth of equipment) and began to riot,
throwing rocks at police, breaking windows, and knocking over portable toilets. The riot lasted six hours, during
which six arrests were made. The band's manager, David "Beno" Benveniste, later said that the riot could have been
avoided if the group had been permitted to perform or had they been allowed to make a statement at the concert
regarding the cancellation. System of a Down's scheduled in-store performance the next day was cancelled to prevent
a similar riot.[5]
The group’s big break arrived when their second album Toxicity debuted at #1 on the American and Canadian charts,
despite the events of September 3. The album eventually achieved multi-platinum certification and has since sold
over 12 million copies worldwide. It was still on top in America during the week of the September 11, 2001 attacks
and the political environment caused by the attacks added to the controversy surrounding the album's hit single
“Chop Suey!” The song was taken off the radio as it contained politically sensitive lyrics at the time such as “(I don’t
think you) trust in my self-righteous suicide.” Regardless, the video gained constant play on MTV as did the album's
second single, “Toxicity.” Even with the controversy surrounding “Chop Suey!” (which earned a Grammy
nomination) System of a Down still received constant airplay in the United States throughout late 2001 and 2002
with “Toxicity ” and “Aerials.” In May 2006, VH1 listed Toxicity in the #14 slot in the 40 Greatest Metal Songs.
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In 2001, the band went on tour with Slipknot throughout the United States and Mexico. Following a performance in
Grand Rapids, Michigan Odadjian was harassed, ethnically intimidated, and was physically assaulted by security
guards backstage, who then dragged him out of the venue. Odadjian received medical attention from police and later
filed a suit against the security company.[6] Despite the incident, the tour was a success and System of a Down and
Slipknot went on the Pledge of Allegiance Tour with Rammstein in 2002.
In late 2001, unreleased tracks from the Toxicity sessions made their way onto the internet.[7] This collection of
tracks was dubbed Toxicity II by fans. The group released a statement that the tracks were unfinished material and
subsequently released the final versions of the songs as their third album, Steal This Album!, which was released in
November 2002. Steal This Album! resembled a burnable CD that was marked with a felt-tip marker. 50,000 special
copies of the album with different CD designs were also released, each designed by a different member of the band.
The name of the album is a reference to Abbie Hoffman’s counter-culture book, Steal This Book as well as a
message to those who leaked the songs onto the internet. The song “Innervision” was released as a promo single and
received constant airplay on alternative radio. A video for “Boom!” was filmed with director Michael Moore as a
protest against the War in Iraq.
Mezmerize and Hypnotize (2004–2006)

Between 2004 to 2005, the group recorded the follow up to Steal This
Album!, a double album, which they released as separate installments
six months apart from each other, notably including album cover
artwork by Malakian's father, Vartan Malakian, which was designed to
connect the two separate album covers. The first album, Mezmerize,
was released on May 17, 2005 to favorable reviews by critics. It
debuted at #1 in the United States, Canada, Australia and all around the
world, making it System of A Down's second #1 album. First week
sales rocketed to over 800,000 copies worldwide. The Grammy
Award-winning single "B.Y.O.B.", which questions the integrity of
military recruiting in America, worked its way up the Billboard
Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts. The next single,
"Question!" was released with Shavo Odadjian co-directing the music
video. Following the release of Mezmerize, the band toured extensively
throughout the United States and Canada with The Mars Volta and Bad
Acid Trip supporting.
The second part of the double album, Hypnotize, was released on Serj Tankian in 2005
November 22, 2005. Like Mezmerize, it debuted at #1 in the US,
making System of a Down, along with The Beatles, Guns 'N Roses, and rappers 2Pac and DMX, the only artists to
ever have two studio albums debut at #1 in the same year.[8] In February 2006, System of a Down won the Grammy
for Best Hard Rock Performance for "B.Y.O.B.", beating out other established artists such as Nine Inch Nails and
Robert Plant. Their second single off the Hypnotize album, "Lonely Day" was released in March in the United
States. System of a Down released "Kill Rock 'N Roll" and "Vicinity of Obscenity" as their next promo singles. The
band headlined Ozzfest 2006 in cities where tour founder Ozzy Osbourne opted not to appear or wasn't playing on
the main stage.
Whereas on System of a Down's previous albums most of the lyrics were written and sung by Tankian and the music
was co-written by Tankian and Malakian (and sometimes Odadjian) the much of the music and lyrics on
Mezmerize/Hypnotize were written by Malakian who also took on a much more dominant role as vocalist on both
albums, often leaving Tankian providing keyboards and backing vocals.
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Concert footage and interviews with the band concerning the importance of helping create awareness and recognition
of the Armenian Genocide were featured in the 2006 film Screamers, directed by Carla Garapedian. An interview
with Tankian's grandfather, a survivor the Genocide, was also included in the film as well as Tankian's and
Dolmayan's meeting with (then) Speaker of the House Dennis Hasert during which the two musicians campaigned
for the United States government's official recognition of the Genocide. Footage of Tankian and Dolmayan marching
with protesters outside of the Turkish embassy in Washington D.C. was also used in Screamers.
System of a Down was honored at a University of Southern California game at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los
Angeles, California in 2006. The Trojan Marching Band, along with Dolmayan and Odadjian, performed three
System of a Down songs: "Toxicity," "Sugar," and "Hypnotize." System of a Down's song "Lonely Day" was
nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance in the 49th Grammy Awards in 2007, but lost to "Woman" by
Wolfmother.
Hiatus/Future of the band (2006–present)

In May 2006, the band announced they were going on hiatus. Malakian confirmed the break would probably last a
few years, which Odadjian specified as a minimum of three years in an interview with Guitar magazine. He told
MTV, "We're not breaking up. If that was the case, we wouldn't be doing this Ozzfest. We're going to take a very
long break after Ozzfest and do our own things. We've done System for over ten years, and I think it's healthy to take
some rest."[9]
May 2006 also saw the UK publication of a biography of the band entitled System Of A Down: Right Here In
Hollywood [10] by writer Ben Myers. It was published in the US in 2007 through The Disinformation Company.
On July 8 at the Ozzfest, Malakian improvised the lyrics to "Lonely Day," singing, "Such a lonely day, with the
band/these motherfuckers I can't stand!" However, later in an interview with Kerrang!, Malakian stated that he said
"this" (referring to the day) rather than "these" (referring to the band). During their Ozzfest performance on July 29
in New York City, Tankian altered some of the lines on "Toxicity" by singing, "The Toxicity of our city, it's so
shitty" (instead of "of our city" repeated) and "Disorder, disorder, we're all on a border" (instead of a third
"disorder"). Also while performing in New York City he altered lines to Sugar saying, "I sit in my desolate room, no
lights, no music, just ice cream" (instead of "just anger"). These lyrical alterations lead fans and the media to
speculate that tensions within the band were high and/or that the members of the group were tired of performing
together and fueled rumors that System of a Down was breaking up. During their performance in Houston, Texas,
Malakian took a moment to say, "There's been a lot of rumors about us breaking up. Well, don't listen to them. Us
four right here, we will always be System of a Down!" However, Malakian also announced he was forming a band
called Scars on Broadway, which was joined by Dolmayan. System of a Down's final performance before their hiatus
took place on August 13, 2006 in West Palm Beach, Florida. "Tonight will be the last show we play for a long time
together," Malakian told the crowd during Sunday's last performance. "We'll be back. We just don't know when."[11]
Tankian released his debut solo album Elect the Dead in the autumn of 2007 to great critical and commercial
acclaim. Malakian and Dolmayan released Scars On Broadway's debut self-titled album on July 29, 2008. Dolmayan,
alongside working with Scars on Broadway, formed his own band, Indicator, as well as opened Torpedo Comics, an
online comic book store.[12] Odadjian pursued his project with RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, a hip-hop group named
AcHoZeN, worked on his urSESSION website/record label, and performed as a member of funk legend George
Clinton's backing band.
Shavo Odadjian told Launch Radio Networks in 2007 that System of a Down is "alive and well," but just aren't
working together.[13]
In an April 2008 interview with Kerrang! magazine, Malakian and Dolmayan gave their takes on the band's future.
When told that many people are going to wonder what the future of the band is, Malakian responded by stating that
"We'll all know when the time is right." Dolmayan added, "It'll just happen." Malakian went on to say:
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Yeah. It'll feel good and happy. I can respect this situation [System's hiatus] more than I can respect the
situation where two people are like, 'The lead singer fucked my girlfriend!' and that kind of bullshit. Nah, man.
The lead singer is a special person to me and I am to him. And that's how we ended off. Same with Shavo,
same with John. And it will always be. It was a big part of my life. We were onstage together for a long time,
man. We went through shit as a band and friends – we slept in RVs together!
In an interview with Tankian about Big Day Out 2009, a show involving playing his Elect the Dead album live with
the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, and a few songs from his upcoming second studio album. "Every few months
I am honored to hear interesting rumors about whether the band is going to tour or break up permanently. I find them
all to be very entertaining."
On October 31, 2009, Odadjian threw a Halloween party at the Roxy during which he, Malakian, and Dolmayan
performed "Suite-Pee" (off System of a Down), Scars on Broadway's "They Say," and an unknown song. Franky
Perez from Scars on Broadway joined them for these songs.[14] This performance was followed by another partial
reunion of the band on November 20, 2009, at the Avalon in Hollywood during which Malakian, Dolmayan, and
Odadjian played at a show benefiting bassist Chi Cheng and played hits "Aerials" and "Toxicity." They were joined
by Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno for these songs.
On January 11, 2010, bassist Odadjian posted on his official Twitter account [15], "Are you guys ready for System?"
This statement was picked up by the media and fans as a potential reunion announcement. However, two days after
that, in an interview with Billboard, Tankian stated that System of a Down is still on an indefinite hiatus while
adding "We always have offers to play, from festivals and stuff, but we have not decided to do anything as of
yet".[16] Odadjian later apologized, writing on his Twitter, "“About my “are u guys ready for System?”. I’m not sayin
we are back but, if so? U guys ready? SoRry for gettin u guys amped. I’m just seeing [sic].”
On April 20, 2010, Odadjian posted on the official System of a Down Facebook fanpage [17]:[18]
“
Fellow System heads, as many of you know, I’ve been doing all the visual arts for System Of A Down tours, videos, etc, since way back in the
day on our first record. I wanna turn you all on to an art piece I’ve been working on that has become very dear to my heart. I hope it strikes
you deeply, the same. Remember, think freely and stay dangerous. See you all next year...
Peace,
Shavo ”
—April 20, 2010
In July 2010, Dolmayan was interviewed and said the band will most likely tour in 2011. [19]
While in Yerevan‎, Armenia, on the 12th of August 2010, System of a Down's frontman, Serj Tankian, said that
having a System of a Down concert in Yerevan may be a good idea[20] although the band has no current plans to
reunite.[21]
Style and influences

The stylistic variety and level of experimentation[22] in System of a Down's music has made it difficult to describe,
but System of a Down has, for the most part, maintained a single style throughout their body of work. This style has
variously been termed alternative metal,[23] alternative rock,[24] art rock,[25] [26] experimental rock,[27] [28] hard
rock,[23] [29] heavy metal,[23] nu metal,[30] [31] progressive metal[32] [33] and progressive rock.[34] [35] Malakian has
stated that "We don't belong to any one scene"[36] and that "I don't like the nu-metal drop-A 7-string guitar sound; it
is not my thing, at least not yet".[37] According to Tankian, "As far as arrangement and everything, [our music] is
pretty much pop. To me, System of a Down isn't a progressive band. [...] But it's not a typical pop project, obviously.
We definitely pay attention to the music to make sure that it's not something someone's heard before."[38]
The band has used a wide range of instruments, including electric mandolins, baritone electric guitars, acoustic
guitars, ouds, sitars and twelve string guitars.[39] According to Malakian, he would often write songs in E♭ tuning,
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which would later be changed to drop C tuning in order to be performed by the band.[37] Malakian states that "For
me, the drop-C tuning is right down the center. It has enough of the clarity and the crisp sound—most of our riffy
stuff is done on the top two strings, anyway—but it's also thicker and ballsier."[37]
The band's influences include Middle Eastern music,[40] Ozzy Osbourne,[36] [40] Dead Kennedys,[41] Frank
Zappa,[42] Slayer,[40] The Beatles, and Van Halen.[41] The band's musical style has often been compared to that of
Zappa.[34] [43] Malakian has stated that "I'm a fan of music. I'm not necessarily a fan of any one band."[44] Dolmayan
stated "I don't think we sound like anybody else. I consider us System of a Down."[45] Odadjian stated "You can
compare us to whoever you want. I don't care. Comparisons and labels have no effect on this band. Fact is fact: We
are who we are and they are who they are."[45]
Awards and nominations

System of a Down has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, of which has won one in 2006 for Best Hard Rock
Performance for the song B.Y.O.B.. The band has also been nominated for several Kerrang! and MTV awards.
Grammy Awards
Year Nominated work Award Result
2002 "Chop Suey!" Best Metal Performance Nominated
2003 "Aerials" Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated
2006 "B.Y.O.B." Best Hard Rock Performance Won
2007 "Lonely Day" Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated
General
• In 2005, System of a Down won for Best Alternative Act in the Europe Music Awards
• In 2006, System of a Down won the "MTV Good Woodie Award" for their song "Question!"
• In 2006, System of a Down's song "Toxicity" was #14 on the VH1 Top 40 Metal Songs list
Band members
First Soil line-up • Daron Malakian - guitar, Soil's second line-up • Daron Malakian - lead guitar,
(1992–1993) back-vocals (1993–1995) back-vocals
• Serj Tankian - vocals, keyboard • Serj Tankian - vocals, keyboard
• Dave Hakopyan - bass • Dave Hakopyan - bass
• Domingo Laranio - drums • Domingo Laranio - drums
• Shavo Odadjian - rhythm guitar
System of a Down's first • Daron Malakian - guitar, System of a Down's standard • Daron Malakian - guitar, back-vocals
line-up back-vocals line-up • Serj Tankian - vocals, keyboard
(1995–1997) • Serj Tankian - vocals, keyboard (1997–present) • Shavo Odadjian - bass, back-vocals
• Shavo Odadjian - bass, • John Dolmayan - drums
back-vocals Additional members:
• Andy Khachaturian - drums
• Arto Tunçboyacıyan - percussion,
composition
• Harry Perry - guitar
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Discography
• 1998 - System of a Down
• 2001 - Toxicity
• 2002 - Steal This Album!
• 2005 - Mezmerize
• 2005 - Hypnotize
External links
• Official website [1]
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System of a Down discography

System of a Down discography
John Dolmayan at Ozzfest in 2005

Releases
↙Studio albums 5
↙Singles 8
↙Music videos 10
↙Other appearances 5
System of a Down is an American rock band formed by vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist Daron Malakian, bassist
Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan in the mid-1990s. They have released five studio albums, eight
singles, and ten music videos. By the end of 1997, the group had signed to American Recordings, then distributed as
Columbia Records. The following year, they released their eponymous debut album, which peaked at #124 on the
United States' Billboard 200 and #103 on the United Kingdom's Album Chart;[1] [2] it was certified platinum two
years later by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and gold by Canadian Recording Industry
Association (CRIA). The self-titled album produced a single for the song "Sugar", which reached the top 30 on the
Billboard Hot Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks. Their follow-up album, Toxicity (2001), topped the US and
Canadian charts, and also reached the top 10 in Australia, Finland, and New Zealand. The album was certified triple
platinum in its home country, and Australia by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), as well as
double platinum by CRIA in Canada. Toxicity produced singles for the title track, "Chop Suey!" and "Aerials". The
last of these peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot Mainstream and Modern Rock Tracks.[3]
Steal This Album! (2002) failed to repeat the same success as its predecessor, reaching the top 20 in only the US and
Australia. Three years later, the group produced a double album, with the two sections released six months apart.
The first, entitled Mezmerize, was released in early 2005; it peaked at number one in nine countries, and certified
triple platinum in Canada, platinum in the US and Australia. This album's first single "B.Y.O.B." peaked at #27 on
the Billboard Hot 100 and #26 on the UK Singles Chart.[2] [3] The follow-up, "Question!", reached the top 40 in the
Ireland and United Kingdom charts. Later that year, the group released the second part, Hypnotize. Like its
predecessor, the album peaked at number one in the US, Canadian, Finnish, and New Zealand charts. System of a
Down is the first band since The Beatles to release two chart-topping debuts in the US in the same year.[4] Hypnotize
was certified platinum in US, and gold in Australia, Germany, and Switzerland. It produced two singles, the title
track and "Lonely Day", which reached #4 and #16 in the Finnish chart, respectively. In 2006, the group went on a
hiatus, and since then, all members have begun work on side projects.[5]
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications Ratings
(sales thresholds)
US AUS CAN FIN GER IRE NLD NZ SWI UK
[1] [6] [1] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [2]
1998 System of a Down 124 48 — — — — 68 — — 103 • [13]

US: Platinum • Allmusic
[14]
• Released: June 30, • CAN: Gold link
[15]
1998
• Label: American • Kerrang!
(#68924)
• Format: CD, CS, DL • Pitchfork Media
[16]
link
• Q
2001 Toxicity 1 6 1 8 23 17 17 7 31 13 [13]

• US: 3× Platinum • Allmusic
[17]
• Released: September • AUS: 3× Platinum link
[18] [20]
4, 2001 • CAN: 2× Platinum
[19]
• Label: American • UK: Gold • Rolling Stone
(#62240) link
[21]
• Format: CD, CS, LP,
DL • E! Online (A-)
[22]
link
• Alternative
Press (9/10) Oct
2001, p.102
• Kerrang!
• Entertainment
Weekly (B-) link
[23]
• Q
2002 Steal This Album! 15 11 — 25 14 47 41 26 25 56 [13]

• US: Platinum • Allmusic
[24]
• Released: November • AUS: Gold link
[25]
26, 2002
• Label: • Blender
[26]
American/Columbia link
(#87062) • Rolling Stone
• Format: CD, LP, DL
2005 Mezmerize 1 1 1 2 1 2 5 1 1 2 [13]

• US: Platinum • Allmusic
[27] [28]
• Released: May 17, • AUS: Platinum
2005 • CAN: 3× Platinum • Entertainment
[29]
• Label: Weekly (A-)
American/Columbia • Pitchfork Media
[30]
(#90648) (7.1/10)
• Format: CD, LP, DL • PopMatters
[31]
• Rolling Stone
[32]
[33]
• Stylus (B-)
Hypnotize 1 3 1 1 4 10 15 1 4 11 [13]
• US: Platinum • AbsolutePunk
[27] [34]
• Released: November • AUS: Gold (91%) link
22, 2005 • Allmusic
• Label: link
[35]
American/Columbia
(#93871) • E! Online (B)
[36]
• Format: CD, LP, DL link
• Entertainment
Weekly (B+)
[37]
link
• The Guardian
link
[38]
• Kerrang!
• Pitchfork Media
(7.9/10) link
[39]
• PopMatters
[40]
link
• Rolling Stone
link
[41]
• Stylus Magazine
[42]
(C) link
("—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.)
Singles
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
US US US AUS CAN FIN GER IRL NLD SWI UK

[3] [6] [3] [7] [43] [9] [10] [12] [2]
Main. Mod.
[3] [3]
1998 "Sugar" — 28 31 — — — — — — — 136 System of a Down
1999 "Spiders" — 25 38 — — — — — — — —
2001 "Chop Suey!" (Gold) 76 12 7 14 21 — — 46 25 — 17 Toxicity
2002 "Toxicity" 70 10 3 39 — — 88 47 75 90 25
"Aerials" 55 1 1 36 — 80 35 — — 34
"Innervision" — — 14 12 — — — — — — — Steal This Album!
2005 "B.Y.O.B." (Platinum) 27 4 4 42 — — — — — — 26 Mezmerize
"Question!" — 7 9 — — — — 47 — — 41
"Hypnotize" (Gold) 57 5 1 — — 4 83 47 31 — 48 Hypnotize
2006 "Lonely Day" — 10 10 37 — 16 46 — — 72 72
"Kill Rock 'n Roll" — 38 — — — — — — — — —
Other charting songs
Year Song Charts Album
US US
Main. Mod.
[3] [3]
2005 "Cigaro" 34 29 Mezmerize
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Music videos
Year Title Director(s)
1998 "Sugar" [44]

Nathan "Karma" Cox
"War?" Deaton-Flanigen
1999 "Spiders" [45]

Charlie Deaux
2001 "Chop Suey!" Marcos Siega[46]
2002 "Toxicity" [47]

Shavo Odadjian and Marcos Siega
"Aerials" [48]
Shavo Odadjian and David Slade
2003 "Boom!" [49]

Michael Moore
2005 "B.Y.O.B." [50]

Jake Nava
"Question!" [51]
Shavo Odadjian and Howard Greenhalgh
"Hypnotize" [52]
Shavo Odadjian
2006 "Lonely Day" Josh Melnick and Xander Charity[53]
Other appearances
Year Title Album
1998 "Will They Die 4 You?"[54] Chef Aid: The South Park Album
[55] Strangeland
"Marmalade"
2000 "The Metro" (Berlin cover)[56] Dracula 2000 and Not Another Teen Movie
[57] Loud Rocks

"Shame"
[58] Nativity in Black, Vol. 2: A Tribute to Black Sabbath

"Snowblind"
[59] Heavy Metal 2000

"Störagéd"
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External links
• Official website (http://www.systemofadown.com/)
• System of a Down (http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:hifuxqqjldfe) at Allmusic
• System of a Down (http://www.discogs.com/artist/System+Of+A+Down) at Discogs
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Members
Serj Tankian
Serj Tankian
Serj Tankian (right) performing in Gothenburg in August 2010
Born [1] [1]

August 21, 1967 Beirut, Lebanon
Genres Rock, experimental, heavy metal
Occupations Musician, singer–songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, political activist
Instruments Vocals, keyboards, piano, guitar, bass, synthesizer, drum machine, melodica, theremin, sampler
Years active 1992 - present
Labels Serjical Strike, Reprise, American, Columbia, Axis of Justice
Associated acts System of a Down, Axis of Justice, The F.C.C.
Website [2]
www.serjtankian.com
Serj Tankian (Armenian: Սերժ Թանգեան; born August 21, 1967) (pronounced ['sɛɾʒ tʰɑnkʰɛ'ɑn]) is an
Armenian-American singer–songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, and a political
activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist, and occasionally live rhythm guitarist of the
Grammy Award-winning rock band, System of a Down.
In 2002, Tankian and Rage Against the Machine/Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello co-founded a non-profit political
activist organization, Axis of Justice. During his musical career, he has released five albums with System of a Down,
one with Arto Tunçboyacıyan (Serart), as well as his debut solo album Elect the Dead and a live orchestral version
incorporating the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Elect the Dead Symphony. He is currently producing his second
solo album, Imperfect Harmonies. Tankian also founded Serjical Strike Records, a label which promotes bands that
may not otherwise be signed to a label.
Serj Tankian 18
Biography
Early life
Tankian was born in Beirut, Lebanon on August 21, 1967.[3] His father is Khatchadour Tankian. When he was eight
years old his family immigrated to Los Angeles, California.[3] In his youth, he attended a school for
Armenian-Americans, The Rose & Alex Pilibos School,[4] which was also attended by Tankian's future System of a
Down bandmates Daron Malakian and Shavo Odadjian.[5] Doing well academically[4] Tankian attended California
State University. This is where Tankian first began to play instruments and write songs.[3]
Soil and System of a Down

The early beginnings of System of a Down lie in a band named Soil (not to be confused with the Chicago-based band
Soil) with Tankian on vocals, Malakian on guitar, and Odadjian acting as the band's manager at that time.[5] The
band soon changed their name to System of a Down, after a poem Malakian wrote called "Victims of a Down." The
band later added drummer John Dolmayan, and Odadjian switched from manager to bass. The band quickly began
touring the Southern California rock clubs, and began to attract a strong following.[5]
Solo works
During System of a Down's days, Tankian was the vocalist in other bands for certain songs such as "Mushroom
Cult" by Dog Fashion Disco and lent his vocals to the song Mein by Deftones. He also sang backup vocals on a song
for Hed PE called "Feel Good". He produced "Enter the Chicken" by Buckethead, and provided vocals to the
Buckethead songs We Are One, Coma, and Waiting Hare. With Serjical Strike Records, he endeavors to offer those
musicians often ignored by the mainstream a possibility to release their music and be heard. The first release of
Tankian's new label was Serart, an album by Tankian himself, and Arto Tunçboyacıyan, a Turkish-Armenian friend
of Tankian's.
In 2007, Serj composed and wrote "The Essence of Tequila" and "Chicakong" [6] for the video game soundtrack of
John Woo Presents Stranglehold. He also helped with "Stranglehold Rough 2" and "Pianoimprovstrangle 2".[7]
More recently, he sang with Les Rita Mitsouko on the song "Terminal Beauty". Also, he sang with the band Fair to
Midland during a live improvisational version of their song "Walls of Jericho", from the album Fables from a
Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True, which was a massive hit with fans. He often collaborates as well with
his close friend, director Diran Noubar on various projects, including the voice-over of Noubar's "Armenia, a
Country Under Blockade". Noubar played some guitar on Tankian's Elect the Dead album on the track "Saving Us"
and directed the music video for "Baby".
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Tankian is also politically involved. Together with Tom Morello,

he founded the organization Axis of Justice. Tankian is a New
Zealand resident and has a secondary vacation dwelling there.[8]
There has been a misconception that he intends to stay in New
Zealand until the Iraq War is over, but as stated in an interview,
Tankian has no intention of doing so. He often speaks publicly
against violence and injustice in the world. Tankian released a new
song "Fears" in November 2008 exclusively in support of
Amnesty International's Global Write-A-Thon [9]
Tankian told The Pulse of Radio that the highlights of his last
eight months on the road may soon be documented in a DVD
featuring videos, live performances and behind-the-scenes footage.
On March 16, 2009, Serj performed with the Auckland
Philharmonia Orchestra in New Zealand, an orchestral version of
the album Elect the Dead. The live performance was captured in a
CD/DVD titled Elect the Dead Symphony which was released om
March 9, 2010.
Tankian is currently co-writing a musical with the American
Serj Tankian performing in 2006
playwright Steven Sater. It is based on the Ancient Greek tragedy
Prometheus Bound. He stated that eight songs have been
completed and that there will be a record.[10]
In 2009, Tankian collaborated with the band Viza (previously known as Visa) for their track "Viktor".[11] Viza is
signed to Tankian's Serjical Strike label.
On February 15, 2010, Serj Tankian released a new single, "The Charade." The song is available as a digital
download on iTunes.
Tankian's second solo album was originally due in 2009. It is said to be more of a jazz and orchestral based sound.
Said Tankian of the second album, "I'm structuring the next record kind of like a jazz orchestral. I've got a full
orchestra interested, so I want this giant electric guitar in the air to be played by a full orchestra. I want the orchestra
to be the electric guitar. I want to make an orchestra do what it's never done before, like a GG Allin type orchestra.
Think of that." [12] The album had the working title Music Without Borders, however, the final album title is
Imperfect Harmonies. On June 23, 2010, a promo single from his upcoming album Imperfect Harmonies was
released called "Borders Are." The first radio single from Imperfect Harmonies, Left Of Center, was released in July
2010. A third single, "Disowned Inc." was released on August 9, 2010. Imperfect Harmonies is due for release
September 21, 2010. Preceding the album's release, two contests were announced (one consisting of brainteasers
related to the album/song titles, the other an art contest) in which fans could win prizes such as Tankian's autograph
and merchandise. On August 22, 2010, a music video for Left Of Center was released on Tankian's MySpace
account.
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Animal rights
In recent years Tankian has taken a stance supporting animal rights. He also has become a vegetarian who has strong
feelings against the establishment of industrial slaughterhouses. In an interview with PETA, he also claimed his
change due to "touring and its variety of edible crap", and also he felt it was "instinctive somewhat". Furthermore, he
also feels the need for respect towards 'mother earth'.[13]
In July 2009, Serj signed a PETA petition against the slaughtering methods of chickens in KFC slaughterhouses.[14]
The F.C.C.
The F.C.C. (Flying Cunts of Chaos) was Serj's backing band when he played live up until 2009.[15]
Final line-up
• Mario Pagliarulo — bass, vocals
• Erwin Khackikian — keyboards, piano, synthesizers, vocals
• Troy Zeigler — drums, vocals
• Dan Monti — guitar, vocals
• Jeff Mallow — guitar, vocals (2008–present)
Past members
• Larry "Ler" LaLonde — guitar, vocals (2007–2008)
Discography
Solo
• Elect the Dead (2007)
• Elect the Dead Symphony (2010)
• Imperfect Harmonies (2010)
With System of a Down
• System of a Down (1998)
• Toxicity (2001)
• Steal This Album! (2002)
• Mezmerize (2005)
• Hypnotize (2005)
With Serart
• Serart (2003)
With Buckethead
• Enter The Chicken (2005)
With Tony Iommi
• Iommi (2000)
With Wyclef Jean
• Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant (2007)
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Bibliography
• Cool Gardens (2001)
• Glaring Through Oblivion (2011) [16]
Awards
• In 2002, System of a Down was nominated for a Grammy Award in Best Metal Performance for their song Chop
Suey! but lost to Schism by Tool
• In 2003, System of a Down was nominated for a Grammy Award in Best Hard Rock Performance for Aerials but
lost to All My Life by Foo Fighters
• In 2006, System of a Down won their first Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for B.Y.O.B.
• In 2006, System of a Down won the "MTV Good Woodie Award" for their song Question!
• In 2006, System of a Down's song Toxicity was #14 on the VH1 Top 40 Metal Songs list
• In 2007, System of a Down was nominated for a Grammy Award in Best Hard Rock Performance for their song
Lonely Day but lost to Woman by Wolfmother
External links
• Serj Tankian's official [2] Flash-based website
• Serjical Strike official website [17]
• System of a Down's official website [1]
• Serj Tankian's first interview in Armenian (Video) [18]
References
[1] Serj Tankian (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ music/ artist/ tankian_serj/ artist. jhtml), MTV
[2] http:/ / www. serjtankian. com
[3] McIntosh, Gregory. "Serj Tankian" (http:/ / www. ask. com/ music/ Serj-Tankian/ 338947). Allmusic. . Retrieved 13 May 2010.
[4] Myers, Ben (2007). System Of A Down: Right Here In Hollywood (http:/ / www. amazon. com/ o/ ASIN/ 1932857885/ #reader_1932857885).
Disinformation Company. p. 14. ISBN 1-932857-88-5. .
[5] Brennan, Carol (Notable Biographies.com). "System of a Down Biography" (http:/ / www. notablebiographies. com/ newsmakers2/
2006-Ra-Z/ System-of-a-Down. html). English. . Retrieved 14 May 2010.
[6] "Serj Tankian Biography" (http:/ / www. monstersandcritics. com/ people/ archive/ peoplearchive. php/ Serj_Tankian/ biography). Monsters
and Critics. . Retrieved 2010-04-14.
[7] "Game Credits for John Woo presents Stranglehold" (http:/ / www. mobygames. com/ game/ windows/ john-woo-presents-stranglehold/
credits). Mobygames.com. 2007-09-28. . Retrieved 2010-04-14.
[8] Chris Schulz (December 17, 2008). "Serj Tankian to perform with APO" (http:/ / www. stuff. co. nz/ 4795853a1860. html). Stuff.co.nz. .
[9] "Music for Human Rights" (http:/ / www. amnestyusa. org/ musicforhumanrights/ ). Amnestyusa.org. . Retrieved 2010-04-14.
[10] Serj Tankian Co-Writing a Musical (http:/ / www. spinner. com/ 2008/ 05/ 21/ serj-tankian-co-writing-a-musical/ ), Spinner, Last accessed
May 22, 2008.
[11] "Serj Tankian &VISA" (http:/ / www. visabandfans. com/ Videos/ display/ videoid/ 18?name=News& file=article& sid=685&
mode=thread& order=0& thold=0). . Retrieved December 1, 2009.
[12] "Serj Tankian Talks SOAD, Next Solo Album | News @" (http:/ / www. ultimate-guitar. com/ news/ general_music_news/
serj_tankian_talks_soad_next_solo_album. html). Ultimate-guitar.com. . Retrieved 2010-04-14.
[13] "PETA2 // Out There // Q&A with Serj Tankian of System of a Down" (http:/ / www. peta2. com/ Outthere/ o-serj. asp). Peta2.com. .
[14] https:/ / secure. peta. org/ site/ Advocacy?cmd=display& page=UserAction& id=1762
[15] "Full interview with musician Serj Tankian — Nightline — Video" (http:/ / www. 3news. co. nz/ Video/ Nightline/ tabid/ 368/ articleID/
86989/ cat/ 760/ Default. aspx#video). 3 News. . Retrieved 2010-04-14.
[16] http:/ / www. harpercollinscatalogs. com/ harper/ 934_1772_333039343539. pdf
[17] http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com
[18] http:/ / www. tvarm. ru/ rubrics/ showbiz/ unplugged/ 349-1. html
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Daron Malakian
Daron Malakian
Malakian performing with System Of A Down in 2006.
Born July 18, 1975
Occupations Musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, organ, mellotron, mandolin, oud, drums
Years active 1990 – present
Labels Interscope, eatURmusic, American, Columbia
Associated acts System of a Down, Scars on Broadway
Website [1]
www.systemofadown.com
[1]
www.scarsonbroadway.com
Notable instruments
Ibanez Iceman
Gibson SG
Fender Stratocaster
Daron Vartan Malakian (born July 18, 1975) is an Armenian-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist,
and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist, songwriter, and occasional vocalist of the Grammy
Award-winning metal band System of a Down and as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the
now-defunct band Scars on Broadway. Like the rest of the Hollywood-based band System of a Down, he is of
Armenian ancestry, but is the only member to actually have been born inside the United States.[2] He placed 30th in
Guitar World's List of The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.[3]
Biography
Daron Vartan Malakian was born on July 18, 1975, in Hollywood, California, the only child to Vartan and Zepur
Malakian, immigrants originally from Iraq and Iran respectively.[4] Vartan Malakian is a painter, dancer, and
choreographer and Zepur Malakian is a sculptor who used to instruct college-level sculpture.[4] At a very early age,
Malakian got into heavy metal music; his distant cousin played him a KISS record when he was four years old.
Malakian started listening to Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motörhead and Ozzy Osbourne among others.
He always wanted to play the drums, but his parents got him a guitar instead because “You can’t turn the drums off.”
Daron first picked up a guitar at age 11,[5] saying in an interview, "For the first year and a half, I learned how to play
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by ear, and did alright. After a few years I gained a reputation as being a guitar player in high school. And by 16 or
17 I actually realized it was a good songwriting instrument, and, over anything, that's what I feel like. I don't pretend
to be Mr. Guitar Virtuoso."[6] During his teens Malakian listened to heavy metal bands such as Slayer,[5] Venom,
Metallica,[5] Pantera, Sepultura and Cannibal Corpse. Malakian then began listening to The Beatles and cites John
Lennon as one of his biggest influences on him as a songwriter.[5] He also cites other British Invasion bands such as
The Kinks[6] and The Who[6] [5] as major influences as well folk-rock such as trio Peter, Paul, and Mary and punk
pioneer Iggy Pop.[5] Daron went to Rose and Alex Pilibos Armenian School in the Los Feliz side of Hollywood,
which his future bandmates Shavo Odadjian and Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian (System of a Down's original
drummer) also attended.[5] System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian attended the school as well, but he was many
years above Malakian and the others.[5] Malakian attended Glendale High School as a teenager.[5]
Malakian met Serj Tankian in 1993, while they both shared the same rehearsal studio in different bands. Tankian
was playing keyboard for a band, and Daron was playing guitar and singing for another band. They formed a jam
band called Soil with bassist Dave Hakopyan and drummer Domingo Laraino. Shavo Odadjian then became their
manager, and then rhythm guitarist.[5] Soil broke up and Malakian, Tankian, and Odadjian (who switched to bass)
formed a new band using the name “System of a Down”, based on a poem that Daron wrote.[5] The poem’s title was
“Victims of a Down” but Odadjian thought "system" was a stronger word than "victims." They then recruited
drummer Andy Khachaturian, who was replaced by John Dolmayan in 1997.
Malakian co-produced System of a Down’s albums with Rick Rubin,[7] as well as albums by The Ambulance and
Bad Acid Trip (a band on fellow member Serj Tankian’s Serjical Strike Records).[5] In 2003, Malakian started his
own label, EatUrMusic, on which Amen was the first signed band.[5] The label is now inactive and its current status
is unknown.
Scars on Broadway
In 2003, Daron Malakian (lead guitar and vocals), Greg Kelso (rhythm guitar), Casey Chaos (vocals), and Zach Hill
(drums) recorded a demo tape entitled "Ghetto Blaster Rehearsals" credited to the name Scars on Broadway.
However, in 2007, an official letter appeared on the band's website that stated that these tracks are not in any way
affiliated with Malakian's later project Scars on Broadway. Incidentally, these demo sessions produced "BYOB,"
which would be a major hit for System of a Down in 2005.
Following System's hiatus, Malakian announced his latest project — Scars on Broadway — a band which would
include System of a Down bassist, Shavo Odadjian, and himself. Ultimately, Odadjian was not involved with the
band, and instead System of a Down drummer, John Dolmayan became a member. After Malakian and Dolmayan
experimented with different musicians (for a period of nine months in 2007 - 2008) the band took form and forged
its sound in intense rehearsals and recording sessions (under Malakian’s direction at his home studio and Sunset
Sound) with musicians Danny Shamoun on keyboards, Dominic Cifarelli on bass, and Franky Perez on guitar and
backing vocals for live performances (in the studio Malakian played nearly all the instruments with the exception of
drums which were played by Dolmayan and some overdubs provided by the other members). The group released an
eponymous album in 2008, which featured the hit single "They Say" (written by Malakian). However, shortly before
the tour supporting the album, Malakian cancelled all scheduled concert and TV appearances, blaming a lack of
enthusiasm and that his "heart wasn't into touring."[8] This sudden cancellation prompted speculation and rumors that
the band had broken up. It was the last that would be heard of Malakian for more than a year.
In August 2009, Scars on Broadway, minus Malakian, traveled to Iraq for a USO tour across the U.S. army bases.
Their setlist consisted of covers as well as a few Scars songs. Guitarist/vocalist Franky Perez stated on his Twitter
that "the Scars tunes sound amazing but they're not the same without D..." He also stated before they left that
Malakian had given them his blessing. In 2009 Franky Perez mentioned on his twitter that he and the D-Man
(Malakian) were going into studio to jam, this was the first news people have heard about Malakian's whereabouts
for about a year.
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On May 2, 2010 Malakian reunited with Scars on Broadway at the Troubadour in North Hollywood. It was the first
time he had performed with the band since October 2008. The group played songs from their album as well as new
songs. Odadjian performed with the band for two songs, playing guitar.
Recent Activity
Malakian stayed out of the public eye following his cancellation of the tour in support of Scars on Broadway's debut
album in October 2008. In 2009 Malakian made a surprise appearance (his first in a year) at Shavo Odadjian's
Halloween Party and played "Suite-Pee," "They Say," and an Unknown song with Odadjian, Dolmayan and Scars on
Broadway's Franky Perez on guitar. It was the first time that the band members (minus Tankian, who was working
on his second solo album) performed together in more than three years.
On November 20, 2009, Malakian played at the Chi Cheng Benefit concert along with Deftones and also performed
with Odadjian and Dolmayan. Malakian, Odadjian, and Dolmayan played "Aerials" and "Toxicity."
He appeared on Cypress Hill's 2010 album Rise Up, on one song, "Trouble Seeker", which he also produced.
On July 29, 2010, Scars on Broadway released their first new studio recording in exactly two years, a
Malakian-penned song called "Fucking."
Personal life
Malakian now lives in Glendale, California. He has relatives in Iraq and Iran, where his parents were born, and has
visited both countries. He dislikes his band being labeled a political band or an Armenian band.[5]
Equipment
He has used multiple guitars and amplifiers in the studio and live.
Guitars
All guitars either have Seymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion pickups and/or Gibson pickups.
• Multiple Ibanez Icemans - Used during the Early/Mid years of System of a down, each one with different
custom finishes and artwork done by his father, Vartan Malakian. His father also did custom graphics on the 1978
Iceman, as well as making the horned bridge replacing the stopbar. The known models Daron Malakian used are
two IC-200s, five IC-300s, and an ICX-120. He has also recently used an Iceman for the Scars on Broadway
reunion concert at the Troubadour on May 2, 2010.
• Multiple Gibson SGs - Used during the Mesmerize/Hypnotize Era of System of a Down (2005–2006), along
with the 3rd incarnation of Scars on Broadway (2007–2009). Malakian alternated between playing SGs with
cherry finish and SGs with white finish.
• Fender Stratocaster - Used in the earlier years of System of a Down. It is black with a white pickguard and 3
single coil pickups, but later modified with a red pearloid pickguard and 2 humbucking pickups. Serj uses it while
playing during Aerials with Daron.
• Gibson ES-335 - Only used once. Was used for the Chi Cheng Benefit concert on November 20th, 2009.
• Jackson RR5 Rhoads - Used in the studio while recording Toxicity. It may have also been used live as a backup,
since there have been a few photos with him using it on stage. [9]
• Gibson Flying V Used on stage for his show with Scars on Broadway at the Avalon.
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Amplifiers and effects

• Marshall Amplifiers - He has multiple models. Some known are the ModeFour heads, JTM45 Bluesbreakers,
JMP Heads, JTM heads, and 1987XL Plexi heads. He used the ModeFour heads live before Mesmerize,
1987XL heads for Scars on Broadway, the JMP and JTM heads in the studio, and the JTM45 Bluesbreakers live
and in the studio.
• Mesa Boogie Dual and Triple Rectifiers - Used in the live and in the studio during System of a down, Toxicity
and And Steal this Album albums, but wasn't used in the studio for System of a Down.
• His only known effects pedals are a Fulltone Clyde Wah Pedal, a Line 6 DL-4 Delay Modeler/Looper pedal
and a Boss MT-2 Distortion Pedal.
Discography
Scars on Broadway
• Scars on Broadway (2008)
Other appearances
Year Artist Song Release and/or explanation
Live performances
2000 Metallica feat. Jonathan Davis and Daron Malakian "One"
Metallica feat. Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian "Mastertarium"
2003 "Creeping Reading Festival 2003

Death"
The Ambulance feat. Daron Malakian "Stop"
2010 Cypress Hill feat. Daron Malakian "Trouble Seeker"
Production credits
Malakian has also produced a number of albums.
Year Album Artist Credit(s)
1998 System of a Down System of a Down Producer, credited as System of a Down
2001 Toxicity Producer
2002 Steal This Album!
2004 Death Before Musick Amen Executive producer and A&R
Lynch the Weirdo Bad Acid Trip Producer
2005 Mezmerize System of a Down
Hypnotize
2008 Scars on Broadway Scars on Broadway

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Awards
External links
• System of a Down official site [10]
• Scars on Broadway official website [11]
References
[1] http:/ / www. scarsonbroadway. com/
[2] Mike Lancaster (March 28, 2003). "The Daron Malakian Interview" (http:/ / www. http:/ / www. glendalehigh. com/ malakian. html).
Glendale High School Newspaper-the Explosion. . Retrieved July 26, 2010.
[3] "Guitar World's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time" (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/ news.
aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=18446). Blabbermouth.net. January 23, 2004. . Retrieved July 26, 2010.
[4] Gowing, Liam (2 March 2006). "His son has got him covered: System of a Down's artist of choice is Vartan Malakian, the guitarist's dad"
(http:/ / articles. latimes. com/ 2006/ mar/ 02/ news/ wk-ungallery2). Los Angeles Times. . Retrieved 27 July 2010.
[5] Mike Lancaster (March 28, 2003). "The Daron Malakian Interview" (http:/ / www. glendalehigh. com/ malakian. html). Glendale High
School Newspaper-the Explosion. . Retrieved July 26, 2010.
[6] "Daron: "Total Guitar" Interview" (http:/ / systema. alfaspace. net/ totalguitar. php). Total Guitar. 2002. . Retrieved July 26, 2010.
[7] Rex Rutkoski. "Daron Malakian's Music Canvas" (http:/ / www. daronmalakianrocks. com/ inter9. html). . Retrieved July 26, 2010.
[8] "Scars on Broadway's Daron Malakin Has 'Compelling Reason' For Cancelling Tour" (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth.
net/ news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=106521). Blabbermouth.net. October 9, 2008. . Retrieved July 26, 2010.
[9] http:/ / t0. gstatic. com/ images?q=tbn:TpgUENoH-xN6nM:http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ gallery/ soad_main/ DARON/
DoILookLikeAFucking. jpg& t=1
[10] http:/ / www. systemofadown. com
[11] http:/ / www. scarsonbroadway. com
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Shavo Odadjian
Shavarsh (Shavo) Odadjian
Շավարշ Օդաջյան
Odadjian live in concert
Birth name Shavarsh S. Odadjian
Also known as DJ Tactic (1998–2008)

DJ DecompozeR (2009 –present)
Born April 22, 1974
Origin Yerevan, Armenian SSR
Genres Rock, heavy metal, experimental, hip hop
Occupations Musician, songwriter, music video director
Instruments Bass guitar, guitar, vocals, oud, sitar, drums, violin,

turntables
Years active 1993 - Present
Labels American, Columbia, urSESSION
Associated acts System of a Down, Achozen, George Clinton
Notable instruments
Gibson Thunderbird
Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian (born April 22, 1974 in Yerevan, Armenia) is an Armenian-American songwriter,
multi-instrumentalist, music video director/editor, music producer, and artist/painter. He is best known as the bassist
and occasional songwriter of the Grammy Award-winning rock band, System of a Down. The band has been on
hiatus since 2006, and Odadjian has since been working on a plethora of projects, namely Achozen with The RZA,
and his virtual online art district/networking site, Ursession.[1]
Early life
Shavo Odadjian was born in Yerevan, Armenia. During his youth, Shavo has stated that he spent most of his time
skateboarding and listening to punk rock and heavy metal music. Among others, he credits Dead Kennedys, KISS,
Slayer, The Beatles, and Black Sabbath as his favorite bands, and the most substantial influence on his musical
development and career.[2] Odadjian moved to Los Angeles at a very young age. He attended the Alex Pilibos
Elementary School in Los Angeles, an Armenian parochial school, along with future bandmates Daron Malakian and
Serj Tankian, although they were not acquainted at the time due to a gap in their ages.[3]
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Recording career
System of a Down
While attending college (majoring in Psychology and minoring in Art)
and working in a bank, Odadjian began managing Soil -the band Daron
Malakian and Serj Tankian were a part of in 1993. Shavo had met
Malakian and Tankian in a recording studio, where he was recording
with his own band. The two members called upon Shavo Odadjian for
assistance, and Shavo became manager of the band. Shavo says in an
early interview that securing System's first local gig was a struggle:
Odadjian performing at a London festival
“ I was managing the band and we had no demo [tape], we had no money, but we wanted to play a show. I was working at the bank and
between wire transfers, I would be calling the Roxy. ‘Hey, can you give us a show, man? Eddie, give us a show.’ He’d say, ‘I need a demo
tape, I can’t just give you a show.’ In five minutes, I’d call again. One day the Roxy just blew up and said, ‘Fine! Go sell 75 tickets.’ We sold
150.
[4]
”
In 1995, Odadjian became the permanent bassist of the band. They
named themselves System of a Down, after a poem written by band
mate Daron Malakian entitled "Victims of a Down." Odadjian was not
keen on being labeled "Victims," and thought that the word "System"
appealed to a much broader audience. The band has stated that they
also wanted their CDs to be placed in stores alongside their favorite
band, Slayer. It was at this time that Odadjian passed on his original
managerial responsibilities to Velvet Hammer Music. Their first
release was titled "Sugar." Soon after, drummer Andy Khachaturian
joined the band but was replaced in 1997 by current drummer, John
Dolmayan, due to a hand injury. Henceforth, System of a Down was
born.[5]
Odadjian plays bass in System of a Down, and also sings live backing
vocals. His usual style of playing bass is with a pick, although he also
has been seen using his fingers during certain songs. Shavo is credited
with writing noted System of a Down songs "Toxicity", "Sugar,"
"Jet-Pilot", "Bounce," "Mind," "Dreaming," "U Fig," along with others. Odadjian's signature beard
He also has directed a majority of the band's music videos, and is
responsible for stage design and lighting for each of their live performances.[6]
Odadjian became renowned for his notoriously scaling, braided beard, spiked arm bracelet, towering 6'1" height,
6-pack abdomens, rugby socks, and altogether edgy demeanor. In 2006, Shavo's famous beard hung past his belly
button. Shavo's beard quickly became a part of his signature look. His high-energy, rhythmic movement during live
performances have also become signature with fans.[7]
In 2004–2005, System released a double album six months apart. The albums, Hypnotize and Mezmerize, both
debuted at #1 in the US, making System of a Down, along with the Beatles, Guns 'N Roses, and rappers 2Pac and
DMX, the only artists to ever have two studio albums debut at #1 in the same year.[8] Notably, System of a Down
made Billboard history by becoming the first band ever to release two original records (Hypnotize and Mezmerize)
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in the same year that hit #1 on the charts (contrasting from the aforementioned artists, whose double records were
compilations and Greatest Hits records).[9] In February 2006, System of a Down won the Grammy for Best Hard
Rock Performance for "B.Y.O.B.", beating out other established artists such as Nine Inch Nails and Robert Plant.
Along with their distinctive music, System of a Down is equally
known for the biting, tongue-in-cheek lyrics – often comical, yet
socially and politically charged. Odadjian refutes the label of System
as a "political band" in an interview:
Odadjian performing live.
“ We're not a political band. We're a life band. In the world we live today, politics plays a major role in every one of our lives so of course we're
going to speak about politics but we also speak about sex, drugs, laughing, crying and sadness and death and life, including politics...If you
write a song about New Orleans because help didn't come to them from their own country for four days, you're going to speak about that.
That's something strong. That's huge, that's big, that's happening now. But that doesn't make us a political band. That makes us a band that
raises awareness about certain issues.
[10] [11]
”
The band is currently on hiatus, as group members explore and take on outside projects.[12]
Reuniting for recent performances

On October 31, 2009, Shavo hosted the event "Hallow9een" at The Roxy, in which he and fellow System band mates
Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan reunited to jam on stage and perform various songs together, including System
of a Down's "Suite-Pee." [13] The System of a Down trio also came together on November 20, 2009 and performed
System songs together for a benefit honoring coma-stricken Chi Cheng of The Deftones, with Chino Moreno of
Deftones singing on lead vocals.[14]
AcHoZeN
Odadjian started a side project in May 2006 named Achozen. Achozen is the musical alliance between Shavo,
Wu-Tang Clan founder The RZA, Kinetic-9 (aka: Beretta 9 from Killarmy), and up-and-comer, the Reverend
William Burke from Chicago. Achozen's mantra is:
“
Many shall come, only a few shall be Achozen.
”
The four principal members feel that their unique sound is not only spiritual in nature, but a new genre of "heavy hip
hop," not "rap-metal." There are no heavy guitars on the album, but the sound is genre-blending. Most of the
Achozen album was recorded at one of Shavo's two studios and produced by the Grammy-winning musician. The
bulk of the beats were created by Shavo (only one or two samples were used on the entire record) who also played
Shavo Odadjian 30
live instruments throughout, including bass and sitar. The RZA, who contributed his share of beats, Kinetic 9 and the
Reverend William Burke sing a majority of the vocals and lyrics, which are, according to Shavo, "some of the most
innovative, poetic and righteous words and vocals that I've ever heard." Shavo's vocals can also be heard on the
Achozen tracks "Deuces," "Salute/Sacrifice," and other songs on the album.[15]
Achozen's debut features an eclectic array of guest performers that
includes Funk-master George Clinton, Red Hot Chili Peppers' guitarist
John Frusciante, Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest, Wu-Tang founding
member GZA, emcee Sick Jacken from Psycho Realm, and Angolan
rapper Leggezin Fin.
The music of Achozen is described by one writer as a cosmic
experience in hip hop:
Shavo and The Rza performing live music from

Achozen.
“ Achozen is space hip hop, rap without a coast or even a planet. Instead, each song revolves around a solar system of feeling. The album
explores and exorcises a spectrum of emotions, as each track delves into either pain, ecstasy, hate or hope. Utilizing sitar and violin, Shavo
breaks the mold, playing live instruments across the album, as he constructs beats with a cosmic fluidity.
[16]
”
Odadjian has described Achozen as "a musical revolution. It is not just a band, it's a way of thinking." Rza and
Shavo anticipate upcoming tours. Achozen also appears on the major motion picture, Babylon A.D., on which
Achozen song "Deuces" is heard blaring at the introduction of the film.[17] Achozen's first live show was at the Key
Club in L.A in December 1, 2006.[18]
On Friday, November 13, 2009 the second Achozen track "Salute/Sacrifice" was released exclusively as a free
download on Odadjian's online art district and networking site, urSESSION.com from the upcoming Achozen debut
album. The Achozen album is anticipated to be released in mid-2010.[19]
urSESSION
In early 2008, Odadjian founded urSESSION, a virtual online art district and networking site aimed at uniting artists
of all genres and styles around the world. The website is also founded by Odadjian's long-time friend and
entertainment attorney, Narb Avedissian. Power 106's World Famous Wake-Up Show King Tech and Sway (also
MTV resident veejay) are partners in the site, providing exclusive archived, never-before-seen footage of Eminem,
Dr. Dre, and other prominent rappers when they first began in the industry.[20]
In early 2008, urSESSION announced The 100K Battle, a contest for the online community in which the artist with
the most votes by the community won a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles to perform on Power 106's The
World-Famous Wake-Up Show, along with other prizes. [21]
Shavo Odadjian 31
DJing and other projects

In addition, Odadjian is a popular DJ in the LA area, taking part in such events as the "Rock/DJ Explosion" on
March 2, 2001 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA and collaborating with System of a Down bandmate Serj Tankian on
Serart, the singer's collaboration album with multitalented Armenian musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan. Shavo goes by
the name DJ Tactics, and spins a wide spectrum of music ranging from hip-hop, tech-house, classic rock, metal, and
etc.
Recently, Odadjian has appeared playing as part of the backing band of George Clinton (of Parliament/Funkadelic).
In September 2008 he appeared (playing guitar instead of bass) in a live performance on The Tonight Show with Jay
Leno with Clinton. Shavo also appears on Clinton's 2008 album "George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love", which
features many guest musicians, including Shavo's Achozen bandmate RZA, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Carlos
Santana.
Odadjian was executive producer for Abloom, a side project of
members of Onesidezero, Snot, and Soulfly. Odadjian is currently
mentoring the band Chameleon Conductor record their debut album.
Shavo's younger brother Dave Odadjian plays bass in the band,
alongside Shavo's cousin Harry Markarian, who plays the guitar.[22]
DecompoZeR
In September 2009, it was announced that Odadjian will be performing
live as DecompoZeR in Europe in October. He will be accompanying
RZA. DecompoZeR is Shavo's producer alias. He announced that
completed tracks are anticipated to be released in 2010, including a
brand-new GraveDiggaz track featuring Frukwan aka: The Gatekeeper.
Other collaborations include 60 Second Assassin, Killah Priest, and
others.[19]
Odadjian spinning a set at a club in Hollywood,

Film Ca.
Directing and Editing

Stating himself to be a "very visual person," Odadjian has directed and edited extensive music videos for System of a
Down, including Aerials, Toxicity, Question! (Shavo states the video's idea was conceived from one of his dreams)
[23]
, and Hypnotize. He also directed the Taproot video for the song, Mine.
Odadjian's directing style implements surreal atmospheric themes and integrates innovative methods in filming,
inspired by Rod Serling (Twilight Zone).[24] Odadjian's Serling-esque style is apparent in System of a Down music
videos "Aerials," "Question," and Taproot's video -also directed by Odadjian – "Mine." On May 15, 2007, it was
revealed that Shavo Odadjian would be directing the first video from Bad Brains's album Build a Nation.[25] Director
Shavo Odadjian makes an appearance at the end of the concert video with frontman H.R. The two are seen
charismatically walking stage side, conversing and smoking together.
Shavo Odadjian 32
Scoring Films
In 2007–2008, Odadjian and The Rza teamed up with Hans Zimmer in scoring major motion-picture, summer
blockbuster movie Babylon A.D., starring Vin Diesel.[26] Along with the song "Deuces," Shavo is credited with
writing the songs "A Single Moment", "Foreshadow," "Blade Runner 0.8.," "Rollin DissgEyes," "Build Your
Enemies," "Digital Slaps," and "Immaculate" for the scoring of the film.[27]
Acting
Shavo's involvement in the arts began at an early age, as he first appeared in the 1993 "Big Gun" video by AC/DC,
standing alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the crowd sporting a backwards baseball cap and a white t-shirt, while
Schwarzwenneger catches a stick of dynamite. He also made a cameo as a DJ in the film Zoolander.
In 2006, Odadjian starred in the critically-acclaimed film "Screamers," a documentary by internationally-known
director Carla Garapedian. The film follows Shavo and the rest of the rock band System of a Down as they tour
Europe and the US, pointing out the horrors of modern genocide that began in Armenia in 1915 up though Darfur
today.[28]
Other work
Painting and Artwork

Odadjian is an avid and passionate painter. His artwork has been
featured in many System music videos and live shows -including an
abstract piece highlighted in System of a Down's "Hypnotize"
video.[29] Odadjian's painting style is abstract with loud, bright colors
that bleed into each other. During Ozzfest of 2006, Odadjian created a
27-piece, abstract mosaic of paintings that was utilized as the stage
One of Odadjian's 26 abstract paintings that hung backdrop for System's headlining Ozzfest performance. (Stage design
as a backdrop for Ozzfest 2006. in System of a Down performances is also attributed to Odadjian). One
critic wrote of the Ozzfest performance:
“ "Where most of the other bands on the bill stuck to the traditional metal imagery of skulls, blood and gore to enhance their stages, System
went the other way, offering a series of abstract paintings that swished across an enormous video screen."
[30]
”
Each of Odadjian's paintings for the 2006 Ozzfest performance was hand-picked by Odadjian himself. Odadjian
states that, in pairing each of his pieces/backdrops to songs, he aimed to coordinate each unique emotion of a specific
song to the matching vibe of his paintings.[31] [32]
Shavo Odadjian 33
Philanthropy and Activism

Odadjian is a human rights activist known to take on an avid role in
protesting against human atrocities, including -but not limited to -the
recognition and prevention of worldwide genocide.[33] He also actively
participates in youth mentoring, and frequents charitable events that
work to further research for cancer-stricken children.[34] On February
27, 2009, Shavo Odadjian was presented with AGBU's GenNEXT
"Community Hero Award," an award paying tribute to his outstanding
work as a role model for young Armenian-Americans. Odadjian was
nominated for the award by young kids in the community. During his
acceptance speech, Shavo highlighted the importance of being active in
your local community:[35]
Odadjian accepting GenNext's "Community Hero

Award".
[36]
“ If anyone has a voice in today's society, they should use that voice righteously and benevolently.
”
Shavo later discussed the personal value of his nomination by the kids of the community for the award:
“ It was better than winning the Grammy. The Grammy is just industry; it's corporate. This is from the kids. This shows you that a difference
happened. The best thing in the world is when you can get someone to notice a difference. It was an amazing feeling. I know where it came
from. The kids nominated me, and it was the best.
[37]
”
Discography
System of a Down; George Clinton
• System of a Down (1998) • George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love
• Toxicity (2001) (2008)
AcHoZeN
[22]
• Hypnotize (2005) • The Album (2010)
Other Appearances
Shavo Odadjian 34
Year Artist Song Release
Albums and soundtracks
2003 Serart "Narina" Serart
2007 Wu-Tang Clan "Unpredictable" [38]

8 Diagrams
"Starter"
2009 Sunz of Man & Shavo "Dead Birds" The RZA Presents: Afro Samurai Resurrection OST
Odadjian
Brooklyn Zu "If I had a Gun" [39]

Chamber#9, Verse 32
Raekwon "Gihad" Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. II
"Penitentiary"
Musical equipment
Basses
• Gibson T-Bird Shavo Odadjian's Signature Bass Line (Coming Soon)
• Gibson Thunderbird IV – Odadjian's main bass.
• Music Man StingRay
• Ibanez BTB-405[40] [41]
Effects
• SansAmp bass pedal
Amplifiers
• Ashdown ABM900 Evo II heads – x4
• Ashdown 8x10" Cabinets – x4
Other
• Ernie Ball "Power Slinky Bass"[42]
Awards
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External links
• Official MySpace page [43]
• Shavo's Official UrSession page [44]
• UrSession [44]
• Ultimate Guitar Interview: Shavo Odadjian 'You Always Have to Top Yourself' [45]
• System of a Down official site [10]
References
[1] "Rolling Stone: System of a Down Bassist Plans 'Revolutionary' Social Network/Record Label" (http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ rockdaily/
index. php/ 2007/ 07/ 12/ system-of-a-down-bassist-plans-revolutionary-social-networkrecord-label/ )
[2] "NYRock: Interview with System of a Down" (http:/ / www. nyrock. com/ interviews/ 2000/ system. asp)
[3] "Last FM: System of a Down Biography" (http:/ / www. music-city. org/ System-of-a-Down/ biography/ )
[4] "Interview: System of A Down Continues to Rage with Hypnotize" (http:/ / www. campuscircle. com/ review. cfm?r=1706)
[5] "Singing with a Purpose" (http:/ / www. electrictext. com/ Art/ 115181/ 18/ Singing-with-a-Purpose. html)
[6] "Shavo's Yerevan Magazine Interview Dec. 09" (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article687. htm)
[7] "System of a Down Bio" (http:/ / systemofadownweb. yaia. com/ biography. html)
[8] "System of a Down: 'Hypnotize'" (http:/ / www. theground. com/ catalog/ artist. php?products_id=25879)
[9] "System of a Down" (http:/ / www. theground. com/ catalog/ artist. php?products_id=25879)
[10] "System of a Down: Not a Political Band" (http:/ / www. plan9music. com/ Article/ 4525)
[11] "Interview: System of a Down" (http:/ / www. campuscircle. com/ review. cfm?r=1706)
[12] "MTV News: System Of A Down Aren't Breaking Up—They're Going On Hiatus" (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1530066/
20060503/ system_of_a_down. jhtml)
[13] "Hallow9een Show Hosted by Shavo" (http:/ / soadfans. com/ PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-26099. htm)
[14] "3/4 of System of a Down Reunite for Chi Benefit Show" (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article682. htm)
[15] "Blabbermouth: System of a Down Bassist to Perform at WeThePeople Festival" (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/
news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=105342)
[16] "Achozen: a name to remember" (http:/ / www. second-walk. com/ jfhome. php?subaction=showcomments& id=1211113131& archive=&
start_from=& ucat=4& )
[17] "Babylon A.D. Movie Details/Cast" (http:/ / movies. yahoo. com/ movie/ 1809805797/ cast)
[18] "System of a Down’s Shavo Odadjian: The Gibson Interview" (http:/ / www. gibson. com/ en-us/ Lifestyle/ Features/ System of a Down_s
Shavo Odadj/ )
[19] "Shavo Odadjian Releases a New Achozen Song for Free on Friday the 13th" (http:/ / wuforever. com/ index. php?option=com_content&
view=article& id=2861:shavo-odadjian-releases-a-new-achozen-song-for-free-on-friday-the-13th& catid=2)
[20] "Shavo Odadjian: The System of a Down bassist on making music, film, and opening up the Internet" (http:/ / www. lacitybeat. com/ cms/
story/ detail/ shavo_odadjian/ 6759/ )
[21] ["Shavo On Achozen Progress and UrSession Details"]
[22] "Shavo's in the Studio Recording with Chameleon Conductor" (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article663. htm)
[23] "VH1: System of a Down Find Answer to 'Question!' In a Dream" (http:/ / www. vh1. com/ news/ articles/ 1506857/ 20050802/
system_of_a_down. jhtml?headlines=true)
[24] "System Of A Down Find Answer To 'Question!' In A Dream" (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1506857/ 20050802/
[25] "Bad Brains Video News And Tour" (http:/ / www. absolutepunk. net/ showthread. php?t=237507), Paul Tao, AbsolutePunk.net, May 15,
2007
[26] "The RZA, Hans Zimmer Teamed Up to Score Vin Diesel’s Babylon A.D." (http:/ / www. slashfilm. com/ 2008/ 06/ 26/
rza-hans-zimmer-teamed-up-to-score-vin-diesels-babylon-ad/ )
[27] "IMDB: Shavo Odadjian" (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ name/ nm1052997/ )
[28] "IMDB: 'Screamers' Movie" (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0823668/ )
[29] "MTV: System of a Down's 'Hypnotize' (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ videos/ system-of-a-down/ 65063/ hypnotize. jhtml#artist=400147)
[30] "System of a Down Rises Above the Dross" (http:/ / www. pe. com/ entertainment/ stories/ PE_Fea_Local_D_ozzfestrev10. 260fed4. html)
[31] "Shavo Odadjian Of System Of A Down: 'You Always Have To Top Yourself'" (http:/ / www. ultimate-guitar. com/ interviews/ interviews/
shavo_odadjian_of_system_of_a_down_you_always_have_to_top_yourself. html)
[32] "VH1: Bassist Odadjian puts band in tuxedos for reincarnation-themed clip" (http:/ / www. vh1. com/ news/ articles/ 1506857/ 20050802/
[33] "MTV: System of a Down Mark Genocide by Playing, Not Preaching" (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1486609/ 20040426/
system_of_a_down. jhtml)
[34] "Shavo and Two Real Heroes" (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ index. php?name=News& file=article& sid=680& theme=Printer)
Shavo Odadjian 36
[35] "Shavo receives 'Community Hero' award from AGBU" (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article666. htm)
[36] "Generation Next Mentorship Program Honors Odadjian" (http:/ / www. agbu. org/ pressoffice/ article. asp?ID=571)
[37] "Shavo and 2 Real Heroes" (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ index. php?name=News& file=article& sid=680& theme=Printer)
[38] Shavo Discography at Discogs (http:/ / www. discogs. com/ artist/ Shavo+ Odadjian?anv=Shavo)
[39] Brooklyn Zu ft. Shavo 'If I Had a Gun' (http:/ / nahright. com/ news/ 2008/ 07/ 03/ brooklyn-zu-if-i-had-a-gun-knock-knock/ )
[40] http:/ / www. seosemtools. com/ tinyurl/ q2Vq322nu
[41] http:/ / img522. imageshack. us/ img522/ 3453/ gibsonchavothunderbird. jpg
[42] http:/ / www. ernieball. com/ artist/ 27-System-of-A-Down
[43] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ shavo000
[44] http:/ / www. ursession. com
[45] http:/ / www. ultimate-guitar. com/ interviews/ interviews/ shavo_odadjian_of_system_of_a_down_you_always_have_to_top_yourself. html
John Dolmayan 37
John Dolmayan
John Dolmayan
Dolmayan playing live with System of a Down at Ozzfest 2006.
Birth name John Dolmayan
Born July 15, 1973

Beirut, Lebanon
Origin Armenian
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Drums, percussion
Labels Interscope, Serjical Strike, American, Columbia, Axis of Justice
Associated acts System of a Down, Axis of Justice, Serj Tankian, Scars on

Broadway
Website [10] [11]
www.systemofadown.com www.scarsonbroadway.com
John Dolmayan (born July 15, 1973 in Beirut, Lebanon) is an Armenian-American songwriter and drummer. He is
best known as the drummer of rock band System of a Down. Dolmayan is now the drummer for the band Scars on
Broadway and another band called Indicator.
Early life
John Dolmayan was born in Beirut, Lebanon.[1] [2] During the Lebanese Civil War, the young Dolmayan's (empty)
bed was hit by a stray bullet. After the incident his family decided to immigrate, and, after briefly living in Toronto,
they moved to California.[3]
Dolmayan first became interested in drums at the age of two. His father was a saxophone player and when his
mother would take him to watch his father play, he would mimic his father's drummer. He learned to play the drums
by putting on records and practicing, "4-6 hours a day, depending on the particular day. I did that for years and years.
I developed my own style from basically taking from so many different styles. I used to play with whatever I could
get my hands on, which included my Dad’s collection of jazz albums and the rock albums that my friends and I had."
[4]
Dolmayan is a fan of The Who and cites Who drummer Keith Moon as his biggest influence. Other drummers that
he cites as major influences include Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, Stewart Copeland from The Police, and Rush's
Neil Peart.[5] He has also been influenced by jazz music.[6]
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System of a Down
Dolmayan joined System of a Down in 1997 after their original drummer, Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian, left the
band after a hand injury.
Dolmayan recorded five albums with System of a Down: System of a Down (1998), Toxicity (2001), Steal This
Album! (2002), and, most recently, Mezmerize (2005), and Hypnotize (2005).
Dolmayan won DRUM! Magazine's 2006 Drummer of the year and was the feature story in their September edition.
Scars on Broadway
After System of a Down's went on hiatus in 2006 Dolmayan teamed up with Daron Malakian (System of a Down's
guitarist/vocalist) to form a new band called Scars on Broadway, which recorded their eponymous debut album in
2007 and 2008. The album was released in the summer of 2008 and Dolmayan, Malakian, guitarist Franky Perez,
bassist Dominic Cifarelli, and keyboardist Danny Shamoun performed concerts and prepared to embark on a tour in
support of the album before Malakian suddenly cancelled the tour in October of 2008.
In August 2009, Dolmayan, Franky Perez, Danny Shamoun, and Dominic Cifarelli as Scars on Broadway traveled to
Iraq for a USO tour across the U.S. army bases. Their setlist consisted of covers as well as a few Scars on Broadway
songs.
Scars on Broadway reunited with Malakian on May 2, 2010 and plans on doing another show in Los Angeles in
August of 2010.
Other projects
Dolmayan recorded drums for Killing Joke's 2003 self-titled album, (although the band ended up going with Dave
Grohl's tracks[7] ) as well as Scum of the Earth's debut album, Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New
Millennium. He also played drums on the Axis of Justice concert tour with various artists, on the Serj Tankian solo
debut, Elect the Dead, and joined Tool on stage for a few shows.
In June 2009, Dolmayan began forming a new rock band called Indicator with three friends from Southern California
who were formerly in a punk rock band, Tom Capossela, Ryan Huber, and Ryan Murphy.[8] The band played their
first show at The Bitter End on July 22, 2009, with Dolmayan's fellow Scars on Broadway member Franky Perez
joining the band for a few songs. The band plans on releasing an album called, Have We Gone Too Far?[9]
Dolmayan performed with System of a Down bandmates Malakian and bassist Shavo Odadjian and Scars on
Broadway guitarist Franky Perez for Odadjian's Holloween show. Dolmayan, Malakian, and Odadjian performed
together again in November of 2009 during a charity show for Deftones bassist Chi Cheng.
Equipment
John Dolmayan's drumkit is a modified Tama Starclassic (generally with a White Silk or Brown Fade finish). Even
though Dolmayan is left-handed, he sets his kit up right-handed. The eleven cymbals are Paiste Signatures. His old
setup contains 2 tom toms in front of the snare, a mounted tom and floor tom on the right, and another floor tom on
the left of the snare, where a second snare would usually be. He uses a double-bass pedal with the left pedal
unusually on the left of the hi-hat pedal. He has 2 splash cymbals (10" and 8") as well as a 6" bell chime mounted
over the hi-hat, and an 8" bell chime to the right of his 2nd tom. He has two 18" china cymbals (thin and heavy), one
on the left, one on the right. He also uses 2 timbales around the left floor tom. His new setup uses 2 basses instead of
a double-bass pedal. Now he has 3 toms in front of the snare, which can be heard vibrantly throughout Hypnotize,
and only one tom to the right. Most of his cymbals have moved, and so have his timbales which are mounted to align
with the toms.
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When he first started his career with System of a Down he used a few Paiste Dimension cymbals as well as
signatures. At that time, some of his cymbals were 22" and 24". He currently uses 20" as his largest cymbal.
In 2007, Dolmayan began performing with a newly designed custom drum kit that features drawings from many
famous comic book artists.[10]
Discography
System of a Down Scars on Broadway
• System of a Down (1998) • Scars on Broadway (2008)
• Toxicity (2001) Axis of Justice
• Concert Series Volume 1 (2004)
• Hypnotize (2005) Scum of the Earth
Serj Tankian • Blah...Blah...Blah...Love Songs for the New Millennium (Guest Drums) (2004)
• Elect the Dead (2007)
Equipment
Tama drums and hardware, Paiste
cymbals, and Evans drumheads:
• Drums - Tama Starclassic Bubinga [11]
• 10"×8" Tom
• 12"×9" Tom
• 14"×11" Tom
• 18"×16" Floor Tom
• 22"×18" Bass Drum
• 14"×6" Warlord Masai Snare
However, the recent pic shown here and his
recent concert videos show a much larger
set.
Dolmayan drumset
• Cymbals - Paiste [12]
• 14" RUDE Hi-Hat
• 18" Signature Full Crash
• 20" Signature Full Crash
• 24" 2002 Crash
• 24" RUDE Mega Power Ride
• 10" Signature Splash
• 22" Traditionals Medium Light Swish
• Sticks - Vic Firth [13]
• John Dolmayan Signature 16" length, .585" diameter
John Dolmayan 40
Awards
• In 2002, System of a Down was nominated for a Grammy Award in Best Metal Performance for their song "Chop
Suey!"
• In 2003, System of a Down was nominated for a
• In 2006, System of a Down won the "MTV Good Woodie Award" for their song "Question!"
• In 2006, John won Drum! Magazine's drummer of the year award. He also won the alternative rock drummer of
the year award.
• In 2006, System of a Down's song "Toxicity" was #14 on the VH1 Top 40 Metal Songs list
"Lonely Day"
External links
• Stereokill Interview: May 2009 [14]
• John Dolmayan page at SOADFans [15]
• Torpedo Comics Website [16]
• John Dolmayan page at drummerworld.com [17]
References
[1] "allmusic (((John Dolmayan> Feedback)))" (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=11:3cfyxqyjldhe~T6). allmusic. .
Retrieved July 26 2010.
[2] "John Dolmayan -Biography" (http:/ / www. imdb. com/ name/ nm1928560/ bio). IMDb. . Retrieved July 26 2010.
[3] "John Dolmayan-Biography of John Dolmayan" (http:/ / www. spiritus-temporis. com/ john-dolmayan/ ). . Retrieved July 26 2010.
[4] "Interview with John Dolmayan" (http:/ / www. tamadrum. co. jp/ artist/ tama_interview. php?interview_id=8). Tama. September 15 2006. .
[7] TENSION MAKES THE JOKE WORK (http:/ / www. anirrationaldomain. net/ articles/ current/ drummedia04112003. html) Murray
Engleheart, Drum Media, 4 November 2003
[8] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ weareindicator
[9] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ weareindicator
[10] http:/ / www. craveonline. com/ music/ articles/ 04646843/ john_dolmayans_custom_drum_kit. html
[11] John Dolmayan's drum setup on the Tama USA website (http:/ / www. tamadrum. co. jp/ artist/ tama_artist. php?artist_id=132)
[12] John Dolmayan's cymbal setup on the Paiste website (http:/ / www. paiste. com/ e/ endorser_det. php?page=setup& endorserid=394)
[13] John Dolmayan's artist page on VicFirth.com (http:/ / www. vicfirth. com/ artists/ dolmayan. html)
[14] http:/ / stereokill. net/ 2009/ 05/ 17/ interview-john-dolmayan-system-of-a-down-scars-on-broadway/
[15] http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ John_Dolmayan. htm
[16] http:/ / www. torpedocomics. com/
[17] http:/ / www. drummerworld. com/ drummers/ John_Dolmayan. html
Ontronik Khachaturian
Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian
Also known as OnTroniK
Born Tehran, Iran
Genres Alternative rock
Occupations Musician, singer–songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer
Instruments Drums, Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, programming, Oud, Percussion
Years active 1990 – present
Labels DreamWorks
Associated acts System of a Down, The Apex Theory, VoKee, KillMatriarch
Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian (Armenian: Անդրանիկ (Անդի) Խաչատրյան) is an Armenian-American

singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is best known for being the former drummer
(1994–1997) of the Grammy Award-winning rock band, System of a Down and the former vocalist (1999–2002) of
The Apex Theory. He is currently the lead vocalist of the band VoKee and in another band, KillMatriarch.
History
Khachaturian was raised in Los Angeles.
As System of a Down was forming, Daron Malakian asked his friend, Ontronik, (who had played in his first band
with Daron at age 15[1] ) to join the band as the drummer.[2] He helped write seventeen songs including ten songs off
their self-titled, debut album, but left in 1997. He later, in 1999, formed The Apex Theory.
Ontronik left The Apex Theory in November 2002 due to musical differences. After leaving The Apex Theory,
Ontronik began a short-lived solo project. Not finding what he was looking for musically, however, Ontronik put his
solo project on an indefinite hiatus and founded VoKee in early 2004. In 2010, he co-founded the alternative
industrial rock trio, KillMatriarch.[3] . The trio plans on playing their debut performance on August 22, 2010 at the
Viper Room in Hollywood, California.[4] They also are currently recording an EP.[5] .
Bands
Band Position Start Date End Date
System of a Drums 1994 1997

Down
The Apex Theory Vocals, Lead Songwriter 1999 November

2002
VoKee Producer, Vocals 2004 Present
KillMatriarch Drums 2010 Present

Discography
System of a Down VoKee

• Untitled 1995 Demo Tape (1995) • Pre-Motional Songs
• Demo Tape 1 (1995) (2005)
• Demo Tape 2 (1996) • Riding the Walls (2006)
• Spoke in Tongue (2007)
The Apex Theory

• Extendemo (2000)
• The Apex Theory (2001)
• Topsy-Turvy (2002)
External links
• Ontronik's Official website [6]
• VoKEE's Official website [7]
References
[1] Exclusive Interview With Andy Khachaturian (ex-SOAD) :: The Official Unofficial System of a Down Site! (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/
index. php?name=PNphpBB2& file=viewtopic& t=10715& highlight=interview+ andy+ andrew)
[2] Exclusive Interview With Andy Khachaturian (ex-SOAD) :: The Official Unofficial System of a Down Site (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/
index. php?name=PNphpBB2& file=viewtopic& t=10715& highlight=interview+ andy+ andrew)
[3] "Killmatriarch" (http:/ / www. killmatriarch. com/ home/ ). killmatriarch.com. . Retrieved July 28 2010.
[6] http:/ / www. ontronik. com
[7] http:/ / www. vokeemusic. com
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Albums
System of a Down
System of a Down
Studio album by System of a Down
Released June 30, 1998
Recorded November 1997–March 1998

Sound City
Van Nuys, CA
Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound
Research
Hollywood, CA
Genre Alternative metal, heavy metal, art rock
Length 40:41
51:57 (special edition)
Label American Recordings
Producer Rick Rubin, System of a Down
Professional reviews
[15]
• Allmusic link
• Kerrang!
[16]
• Pitchfork Media (7.5/10) link
• Q
System of a Down chronology
System of a Toxicity
Down (2001)
(1998)
Singles from System of a Down
1. "Sugar"
Released: September 27, 1998
2. "Spiders"
Released: February 1999
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System of a Down is the debut album by American Alternative metal band System of a Down, first released in 1998.
The album was certified gold by the RIAA on February 2, 2000. Two years later, after the success of Toxicity, it was
certified platinum.
Overview
The cover artwork is from an anti-fascist, World War II-era poster designed by the artist John Heartfield for the
Communist Party of Germany, which was contemporary with and directly against the Third Reich. The text in the
original poster is: "5 fingers has a hand! With these 5 grab the enemy!" This slogan inspired part of the text
contained in the back of the System of a Down album: "The hand has five fingers, capable and powerful, with the
ability to destroy as well as create". Later, it is written in bold letters: "Open your eyes, open your mouths, close your
hands and make a fist".
Reception
Q magazine (10/01, p.152) - 4 stars out of 5 - "This remains an excellent starting point for this most curious and
underrated of bands."
The album is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
Track listing
No. Title Lyrics Music Length
1. "Suite-Pee" Tankian Malakian 2:32
2. "Know" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian, Tankian 2:56
3. "Sugar" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 2:33
4. "Suggestions" Tankian Malakian 2:44
5. "Spiders" Tankian Malakian 3:35
6. "DDevil" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 1:43
7. "Soil" Tankian Malakian 3:25
8. "War?" Tankian Malakian 2:40
9. "Mind" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian, Tankian 6:16
10. "Peephole" Tankian Malakian 4:04
11. "CUBErt" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 1:49
12. "Darts" Tankian Malakian 2:42
13. "P.L.U.C.K." Tankian Malakian 3:37

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Japanese Edition
14. "Marmalade" Tankian Malakian 3:02
15. "Störagéd" Tankian Malakian 1:19
Limited Edition bonus CD
1. "Sugar" (Live) Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 2:27
2. "War?" (Live) Tankian Malakian 2:48
3. "Suite-Pee" (Live) Tankian Malakian 2:58
4. "Know" (Live) Tankian Odadjian, Malakian, Tankian 3:04
Personnel
System of a Down
• Serj Tankian: vocals, keyboards/samples
• Daron Malakian: guitars, background vocals
• Shavo Odadjian: bass
• John Dolmayan: drums
Production
• Produced by Rick Rubin with System of a Down
• Mixed by D. Sardy
• Engineered by Sylvia Massy
• Engineer/Assistant Engineer: Greg Fidelman
• Additional Recording/Finishing Touches: D. Sardy
• Assistant Engineers: Sam Storey, Nick Raskulinecz
• Assistant Mixdown Engineers: James Saez, Greg Gordon, Andy Haller
• Second Assistant Mixdown Engineer: Bryan Davis
• Extra Piano by Rick Rubin
• Photography: Anthony Artiaga
• Cover Art: John Heartfield
• Art Direction: Frank Harkins & System of a Down
• A&R Direction: Dino Paredes, Sam Wick
• Management: Velvet Hammer Management, David Benveniste
• Recorded at Sound City, Van Nuys, CA
• Vocals and Additional Recordings at Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research, Hollywood, CA
• Mixed at Record Plant Studios, Hollywood, CA & Hollywood Sound, CA
• Mastered by Vlado Meller at Sony Studios, New York, NY
System of a Down 46
Footnotes
Before some of the lyrics in the booklet for the album, footnotes appear.
• "Spiders" :
"Your thoughts, and dreams are no longer sacred, as they are exposed to a
weapon known as remote viewing and monitoring."
• "DDevil" :
"For those that control the central nervous system,
control society, and the world."
• "War?" :
"We first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then Communism, and now in
the name of drugs and terrorism. Our excuses for global domination always change."
• "Mind" :
"Mind control technology has been used by the CIA since the 1950s as part of
their non-lethal, covert weapons program."
• "Peephole" :
"The February 18 edition of Britain's NEW SCIENTIST Magazine reports that the
Geneva-based World Health Organization suppressed, under political pressure,
a report which confirmed that marijuana is safer than either alcohol or tobacco."
• "Darts" :
"Why do old societies hold the pantheon of 12 gods to be true,
while modern societies generally have one God?"
• "P.L.U.C.K." :
"System of a Down would like to dedicate this song to the memory of the 1.5
million victims of the Armenian Genocide, perpetrated by the Turkish
Government in 1915."
Booklet message
In the booklet, underneath the band member's photos, the text reads in all capitals: "Announce your anthems on the
ceiling. We dance, annexed by power. Casual neckties embrace, the hungry hunger further, images rule through the
media, commercial Orwellianism, producing unveiled icebergs, running transparent electrical cables, curving string
ensembles, witnessed by hangings from flagpoles of souls avenged by Dr. Clock. Fresh paint, naked melting figures
mixing the revolution against T.V. sentencing, at the hands of brutal men and their military business world. Let us
instigate the revolt, down with the system!" This message was also found in some of the Toxicity booklets.
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Chart performance
Album
Year Chart Position
1999 Billboard 200 124
Top Heatseekers 1
Singles
Year Single Chart Position
1999 "Sugar" Mainstream Rock Tracks 28
Modern Rock Tracks 31
2000 "Spiders" Mainstream Rock Tracks 25
References
General
• DeRogatis, Jim (September 14, 2001). "They're an Armenian band" [1]. The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 4,
2009.
Specific
[1] http:/ / www. jimdero. com/ News2001/ Sept14SOAD. htm
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Toxicity
Toxicity
Released September 4, 2001
Recorded March –July 2001

Cello Studios
Hollywood, California
Genre Alternative metal, art rock
Length 44:06
57:31 (special edition)
Label American
Producer Rick Rubin, Daron Malakian, Serj

Tankian
System of a Toxicity Steal This

Down (2001) Album!
(1998) (2002)
Singles from Toxicity
1. "Chop Suey!"
Released: August 2001
2. "Toxicity"
Released: January 23, 2002
3. "Aerials"
Released: June 11, 2002
Toxicity is the second album by System of a Down. Produced by Rick Rubin, Toxicity was released on September 4,
2001 by American Recordings, debuting at #1 on both the United States and Canadian charts. Toxicity has sold over
12 million copies worldwide and is multi-platinum in the United States.
Toxicity 49
Album information
Toxicity received mass critical acclaim, making many end-of-year "best of" lists (such as being named SPIN
Magazine's #1 record of the year), and earning a Grammy Award nomination for lead single "Chop Suey!".
It is the only System of a Down album not to feature the Parental Advisory label, with only minor profanities.
However, a limited edition of the album containing a bonus CD with behind the scenes footage of the making of the
album does feature the Parental Advisory label, while a different limited edition containing a DVD with the
"Toxicity" music video and live footage also does not feature the label.
Several songs have been featured in various video game soundtracks. In 2002, "Science" and "Shimmy" were
featured in the games ATV Offroad Fury 2 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 respectively.[1] The song "Chop Suey!" is
featured in Rock Band 2 in 2008, and "Toxicity" is featured in Guitar Hero: Metallica and as downloadable content
for the Rock Band series.
The song "X" was originally recorded for the bands' 1998 self-titled debut but it was re-worked for Toxicity.
The album is listed in Blender's 500 CDs You Must Own.[2] MusicRadar held a public poll and Toxicity was ranked
as 26th greatest heavy metal album in the list of The 50 Greatest Heavy Metal Albums Of All Time.
Ranked as number 44 in Rolling Stone's 100 Best Albums of the Decade for 2000's
Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
E! Online [3]
(A-)
Allmusic [4]
Entertainment Weekly [5]

(B-)
Alternative Press (9/10) Oct 2001, p.102
Kerrang!
Rolling Stone [6]
• Rolling Stone (9/27/01, p.70) – 3.5 stars out of 5 – "Both manic and schizoid, Tankian veers easily from sing-rap
rhythm to Korn-ish hysterics to demonic baritone growl to doomily ruminative....the music insists on forward
motion without trapping itself in a thrashy lock-step rut."
• Spin (p.89) – "System have an undeniable nerd-prog charm."
• Entertainment Weekly (9/7/01, pp.161–2) – "Strange and engaging....It all adds up to bizarro type of metal that
has a warped majesty and strength." – Rating: B-
• Q magazine (9/01, p.121) – 4 stars out of 5 – "Matches Slipknot for manic intensity while employing a freeform
approach to songcraft which invites comparison to the lunatic-fringe rock of the '60s."
• Alternative Press (2/02, p.64) – Ranked #9 in AP's "25 Best Albums of 2001."
• Mojo (p.54) – Ranked #93 in Mojo's "100 Modern Classics."
• Robert Christgau – 1-star honorable mention – "Overarrangements no prob for we who avoid art-rock like the
plague this means to cure."
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Track listing
1. "Prison Song" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:21
2. "Needles" Tankian, Malakian Tankian, Malakian 3:13
3. "Deer Dance" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:55
4. "Jet Pilot" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 2:06
5. "X" Tankian Malakian 1:58
6. "Chop Suey!" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:30
7. "Bounce" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 1:54
8. "Forest" Tankian Malakian 4:00
9. "ATWA" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:56
10. "Science" (feat. Arto Tunçboyacıyan) Tankian Malakian 2:43
11. "Shimmy" Tankian Tankian 1:51
12. "Toxicity" Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 3:39
13. "Psycho" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:45
14. "Aerials" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 4:01
15. "Arto" (Hidden Bonus Track) instrumental Tunçboyacıyan, Tankian 2:29
[7]
Special Edition bonus CD
1. "Sugar" (live) Tankian Odadjian, Malakian 2:27
2. "War?" (live) Tankian Malakian 2:48
3. "Suite-Pee" Tankian Malakian 2:58

(live)
4. "Know" (live) Tankian Odadjian, Malakian, Tankian 3:03
5. "Johnny" Tankian Tankian 2:09
Personnel
System of a Down is:
• Serj Tankian — lead vocals, keyboards
• Daron Malakian — guitars, vocals
• Shavo Odadjian — bass
• John Dolmayan — drums
• Produced by Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian
• Co-Produced by Serj Tankian
• Mixed by Andy Wallace
• Engineered by David Schiffman
• Additional Engineering by Greg Collins and Darren Mora
• Assistant Engineers: Darrn Mora, Al Sanderson, Ryan McCormick, Jim Champagne
• Assistant Mixdown Engineer: Rich Balmer
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• Additional Vocals/Music by Arto Tunçboyacıyan

• Additional Piano by Rick Rubin
• Strings Written by Serj Tankian
• Additional Strings Written by Marc Mann
• Strings Arranged and Conducted by Marc Mann
• Photography: Martyn Atkins (Studio), Glen E. Friedman (Back Cover, Water), John Dolmayan, Hallie Sirota
• Cover Art: Mark Wakefield
• Art Direction: Shavo Odadjian & Brandy Flower
• Album Art Concepts: Shavo Odadjian & System of a Down
• Inside Collage Art: John Dolmayan & Brandy Flower
• Co Label Art: Shavo Odadjian
• A&R direction: Dino Paredes
• Production Coordinator: Lindsay Chase
• Worldwide Representation: David Benveniste, Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group
• Recorded at Cello Studios, Hollywood, CA
• Mixed at Enterprise Studios, Burbank, CA
• Mastered by Eddy Schreyer at Oasis Mastering, Studio City, CA
Chart performance
Album
Year Chart Position
UK Albums Chart 13
Australian ARIA Top 50 6
Canadian Album Chart 1
New Zealand Top Album Chart 7
Singles
2001 "Chop Suey!" The Billboard Hot 100 76
Mainstream Rock Tracks 12

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2002 "Toxicity" The Billboard Hot 100 70
"Aerials" The Billboard Hot 100 55
References
[1] "Tony Hawk 4 Soundtrack" (http:/ / web. archive. org/ web/ 20060823104250/ http:/ / ps2. ign. com/ articles/ 373/ 373873p1. html). IGN
PS2. IGN. 2002-10-09. Archived from the original (http:/ / ps2. ign. com/ articles/ 373/ 373873p1. html) on 2006-08-23. . Retrieved
2009-04-18.
[2] Alternative Rock: 500 CDs You Must Own (http:/ / www. blender. com/ guide/ 67144/ 500-cds-you-must-own-alternative-rock. html)
[3] E! Online Review (http:/ / www. eonline. com/ Reviews/ Facts/ Music/ RevID/ 0,1107,2422,00. html)
[4] Allmusic Review (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:3sq5g4aptv2z)
[5] Entertainment Weekly Review (http:/ / www. ew. com/ ew/ article/ 0,,173181,00. html)
[6] Rolling Stone Review (http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ artists/ systemofadown/ albums/ album/ 130634/ review/ 6067395/ toxicity)
[7] Discogs.com (http:/ / www. discogs. com/ System-Of-A-Down-Toxicity/ release/ 1927184)
Steal This Album!

Steal This Album!
Released November 26, 2002
Recorded 2002
Genre Alternative metal, hard rock
Length 43:31
Label American/Columbia
Producer Rick Rubin, Daron Malakian
[25]
• Allmusic link
[26]
• Blender link
[1]
• Rolling Stone link
[2]
• Sputnikmusic link
Toxicity Steal This Mezmerize

(2001) Album! (2005)
(2002)
Singles from Steal This Album!
1. "Innervision"
Released: October 2002
Steal This Album! is an album by System of a Down, released on November 26, 2002, on American Recordings.
Produced by Rick Rubin and Daron Malakian, and reached #15 in the Billboard Top 200.[3]
Album information
This album was released shortly after a collection of medium-quality MP3s found its way onto the Internet under the
unofficial name Toxicity II, a year after the release of the group's multi-platinum record, Toxicity. The band issued a
statement expressing their disappointment that their fans were hearing unfinished material, and released the finished
versions of the leaked material. Most, but not all tracks from the original leak (e.g. "Cherry") made it onto Steal This
Album!, and three new tracks such as "Roulette" were also added. Many song titles, lyrics, and melodies were
changed, making the new album significantly different from the unfinished product.
Though often reported in the media as being a collection of B-sides and outtakes, the band insists that the Steal This
Album! material is of the same quality as the tracks which made it onto Toxicity. Vocalist Serj Tankian has said that
the songs were left out of Toxicity "because they didn't fit the overall continuity of the album"[4] .
The album title is a reference to Abbie Hoffman's book Steal This Book, which is regarded as a classic example of
counterculture literature. A similar title (Steal This Movie!) was used for a movie about Hoffman's life. A year prior
to this album however, The Suicide Machines had already released an album titled Steal This Record. The Coup had
also released a Steal This Album in 1998. An alternate version of "Streamline" was used in The Scorpion King
soundtrack, which was released in early 2002, and as a B-side on some copies of the Aerials single.
The packaging for this album is quite unusual. The album comes in a normal CD jewel case without a booklet, only
the CD. On the CD and the back of the case, it looks like it has been written on with a black permanent marker pen,
in faux-bootleg style to make it look like it has been pirated. This is an obvious response by the band to the people
who leaked the original Toxicity II CD.
Most songs on the album have received limited play to a live audience. However, songs "Mr. Jack" and "Roulette"
were played extensively to live audiences. Multi-instrumentalist Arto Tunçboyacıyan sings on the song "Bubbles",
making his third appearance with System of a Down (having appeared on two songs on Toxicity).
In May 2009, drummer John Dolmayan revealed that the album is his favorite System of a Down release.[5]
Reception
• CMJ (12/16/02, p. 23) - "Both arty aggro and perverted political punk."
• Entertainment Weekly (11/29/02, p. 105) - "Steal This Album stands head-and-tattooed shoulders above its
competition in the hard-rock genre."
• Rolling Stone (12/12/02, p. 93) - "An absurdist blast of political rage, silly theater and shattered math metal."
• Spin (2/03, p. 96) - 8 out of 10 - "The way these simple songs blur together works in the album's favor: Just when
you think you've got a foothold, the ground disappears under your feet."
Alternative covers
In the United Kingdom and United States releases of Steal This Album!, for a limited time four alternative versions
of the disc artwork were available. Each were designed by a member of the band. One featured an entirely blue
background with text swirling into the center. One was a drawing of crude stylized flames, accompanied by text. The
third was black and gray, depicting a skull with writing in the mouth. The fourth, and perhaps most controversial
featured two 'V' shapes, crossing over in the center to create a diamond. One 'V' was entirely blue, and the other red
and white striped. These versions are considered very rare.
In Europe a one sided front insert has also been seen. It is all white with the album title in black, similar to the
original CD cover.
Limited Edition picture disc, Limited Edition picture disc, Limited Edition picture disc, Limited Edition picture disc,
artwork by Tankian artwork by Malakian artwork by Dolmayan artwork by Odadjian
European edition Promo CD
Track listing
1. "Chic 'n' Stu" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:23
2. "Innervision" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, Tankian 2:33
3. "Bubbles" (feat. Arto Tankian, Malakian Malakian 1:56

Tunçboyacıyan)
4. "Boom!" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, Odadjian 2:14
5. "Nüguns" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:30
6. "A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:17
7. "Mr. Jack" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 4:09
8. "I-E-A-I-A-I-O" Tankian Tankian, Malakian, Odadjian, Dolmayan 3:08
9. "36" Tankian Tankian 0:46
10. "Pictures" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:06
11. "Highway Song" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:13
12. "Fuck the System" Tankian Malakian, Tankian 2:12
13. "Ego Brain" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, Tankian 3:21
14. "Thetawaves" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:36
15. "Roulette" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, Tankian 3:21
16. "Streamline" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:37
Personnel
• Serj Tankian — vocals, keyboards
• Daron Malakian — guitars, vocals
• Worldwide Representation: Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group
• Additional Vocals by Arto Tunçboyacıyan on "Bubbles"
Charting performance
2003 "Innervision" Mainstream Rock Tracks 14
References
[1] http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ artists/ systemofadown/ albums/ album/ 272714/ review/ 6067555/ steal_this_album
[2] http:/ / www. sputnikmusic. com/ album. php?albumid=135
[3] http:/ / www. billboard. com/ #/ album/ system-of-a-down/ steal-this-album/ 561196
[4] "New Album for System of a Down" (http:/ / www. sonybmg. com. au/ news/ details. do?newsId=20021023095908)
[5] Lindsay, Andrew (2009-05-17). "Interview: John Dolmayan (System of a Down/Scars on Broadway)" (http:/ / stereokill. net/ 2009/ 05/ 17/
interview-john-dolmayan-system-of-a-down-scars-on-broadway/ ). Stereokill.net. . Retrieved 2009-05-17.
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Mezmerize
Mezmerize
Released May 16, 2005 (Europe)

May 17, 2005 (United States)
May 18, 2005 (Japan)
Recorded 2004 - 2005, The Mansion and Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research, Los Angeles, California
Genre Alternative metal, progressive rock, art rock
Length 36:15
Label Columbia (United Kingdom)

American/Columbia (United States)
Sony Japan (Japan)
[1]
• Allmusic
[2]
• Entertainment Weekly (A-)
[3]
• Pitchfork Media (7.1/10)
[4]
• PopMatters
[5]
• Rolling Stone
[6]
• Stylus (B-)
Steal This Mezmerize Hypnotize

Album! (2005) (2005)
(2002)
Singles from Mezmerize
1. "B.Y.O.B."
Released: August 23, 2005
2. "Question!"
Released: August 2005
Mezmerize is the fourth studio album by American rock band System of a Down. It is the first half of the
Mezmerize/Hypnotize double album. It was released on May 17, 2005, six months before Hypnotize.
Mezmerize 58
Overview
Mezmerize was released to universal acclaim, scoring 85 at metacritic based on 19 reviews.[7]
Despite the time difference between releases, the album actually takes its name from the lyrics in the song
"Hypnotize"; Mezmerize and Hypnotize were recorded within the same time frame. The album features guitarist
Daron Malakian sharing most of the vocal work with vocalist Serj Tankian, splitting the vocals at least halfway on
most of the tracks.
The album debuted at number one in at least twelve countries[8] , including the US Billboard 200, with 453,000
copies, and has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA. It was chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's
Picks of 2005. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide since its release. The hit single B.Y.O.B. won a
Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Hard Rock Performance.
The Japanese version of the album contains a slightly different mix of 'Soldier Side (Intro)' without strings, while the
leaked mp3 version of Cigaro contains a 4-stick hit intro not present in the retail version.
The album artwork is done by the father of guitarist Daron Malakian, Vartan Malakian.
Track listing
1. "Soldier Side (Intro)" Malakian Malakian 1:07
2. "B.Y.O.B." Malakian, Tankian Malakian 4:15
3. "Revenga" Malakian, Tankian Malakian 3:48
4. "Cigaro" Malakian, Tankian Malakian 2:11
5. "Radio/Video" Malakian Malakian 4:09
6. "This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song" Tankian Malakian 2:08
7. "Violent Pornography" Malakian Malakian 3:31
8. "Question!" Tankian Tankian, Malakian 3:20
9. "Sad Statue" Malakian, Tankian Malakian 3:25
10. "Old School Hollywood" Malakian Malakian 2:56
11. "Lost in Hollywood" Malakian* Malakian 5:20
Personnel
System of a Down
• Serj Tankian – vocals, keyboards, guitars, graphic design, string arrangements
• Daron Malakian – vocals, guitars, bass,[9] keyboards,[9] production, graphic design
• Shavo Odadjian – bass, graphic design
• John Dolmayan – drums, graphic design
Main production personnel Additional production personnel Additional personnel

• Rick Rubin – production • Phillip Broussard – engineering assistance • Mark Mann – string
• Andy Wallace – mixing • John O'Mahony – Pro Tools engineering arrangements
• David Schiffman – • Steve Sisco – mixing assistance • Vartan Malakian – artwork
engineering • Joe Peluso – mixing assistance • Brandy Flower – graphic design
• Jason Lader – editing
• Dana Neilsen – editing
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Charts
Year Chart Position
UK Albums Chart 2
References
[1] Loftus, Johnny. "Mezmerize: System of a Down" (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:6p9yxddb5old~T1). Allmusic. .
[2] Sinclair, Tom. "Mezmerize (2005): System of a Down" (http:/ / www. ew. com/ ew/ article/ 0,,1060789,00. html). Entertainment Weekly. .
[3] Byrom, Cory D.. "System of a Down: Mezmerize/Hypnotize" (http:/ / pitchforkmedia. com/ article/ record_review/ 22229/
System_of_a_Down_Mezmerize_Hypnotize). Pitchfork Media. . Retrieved 2009-11-30.
[4] Begrand, Adrien. "System Of A Down: Mezmerize" (http:/ / www. popmatters. com/ music/ reviews/ s/ systemofadown-mesmerize. shtml).
PopMatters. . Retrieved 2009-11-30.
[5] Fricke, David. "System of a Down: Mezmerize" (http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ artists/ systemofadown/ albums/ album/ 7309436/ review/
7313411/ mezmerize). Rolling Stone. . Retrieved 2009-11-30.
[6] Pemberton, Rollie. "System Of A Down: Mezmerize" (http:/ / www. stylusmagazine. com/ reviews/ system-of-a-down/ mezmerize. htm).
Stylus Magazine. . Retrieved 2009-11-30.
[7] "Mezmerize reviews at Metacritic" (http:/ / www. metacritic. com/ music/ artists/ systemofadown/ mezmerize?q=system of a down).
Metacritic. . Retrieved 2010-04-27.
[8] System Of A Down Mezmerizes Music Fans Worldwide (http:/ / www. prnewswire. com/ cgi-bin/ stories. pl?ACCT=104& STORY=/ www/
story/ 05-25-2005/ 0003689636& EDATE=)
[9] Epstein, Dan (July 2008). Guitar World Interview with Daron Malakian: "A Scar Is Born" (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article600. htm). Guitar
World. .
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Hypnotize
Hypnotize
Recorded 2005, The Mansion

Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, California
Research
Los Angeles, California
Genre Alternative metal, progressive rock, art rock
Length 39:46
Label Columbia (UK)

American/Columbia (U.S.)
[34]
• AbsolutePunk (91%) link
[35]
• Allmusic link
[36]
• E! Online (B) link
[1]
• Entertainment Weekly (B+) link
[38]
• The Guardian link
• Kerrang!
[39]
• Pitchfork Media (7.9/10) link
[40]
• PopMatters link
[41]
[42]
• Stylus Magazine (C) link
Mezmerize Hypnotize
(2005) (2005)
Singles from Hypnotize

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1. "Hypnotize"
Released: October/November 2005
2. "Lonely Day"
Released: March 2006
3. "Kill Rock 'n Roll"
Released: 2006
4. "Vicinity of Obscenity"
Released: 2006
Hypnotize is the fifth and final album by System of a Down before they went on hiatus in 2006 and the second half
of the Mezmerize/Hypnotize double album. It was released on November 22, 2005, six months after the release of
companion album Mezmerize.
Reception
The album opened at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 320,000 copies on November 22, 2005. The album was certified
gold and platinum by the RIAA on December 13, 2005.[2]
Entertainment Weekly (No. 851, p. 100) - "[T]hey're flaunting a heretofore underexplored sensitive side, offsetting
their trademark stampeding riffology with flashes of delicate lyricism." - Grade: B+
Rolling Stone (No. 988, p. 117) - 3.5 out of 5 stars - "Hell immediately runneth over on Malakian's scoured-staccato
guitars and Dolmayan's furious hammering."
Spin (p. 62) - Ranked #20 in Spin's "40 Best Albums Of 2005."
Uncut (p. 109) - 3 stars out of 5 - "System succeed through their skill at wielding complex, progressive heaviness in
a pop context."
Track listing
1. "Attack" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:06
2. "Dreaming" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, 3:59

Odadjian
3. "Kill Rock 'n Roll" Malakian Malakian 2:28
4. "Hypnotize" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:09
5. "Stealing Society" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 2:58
6. "Tentative" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:36
7. "U-Fig" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, 2:55

Odadjian
8. "Holy Mountains" Tankian, Malakian Malakian 5:28
9. "Vicinity of Obscenity" Tankian Tankian 2:51
10. "She's Like Heroin" Malakian Malakian 2:44
11. "Lonely Day" Malakian Malakian 2:47
12. "Soldier Side" Malakian Malakian 3:40
The album was initially going to start with a Middle Eastern style instrumental track entitled "Hezze," which
Malakian stated was one of his favorite song on the record prior its release. However, it was dropped at the last
minute because the group wanted to open the album with a heavy song and because the band felt it was incongruous
with the other songs on the album. The studio version of "Hezze" remains unreleased, however, it is believed that an
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interlude the band frequently performed during the middle of "Mr. Jack" is "Hezze" due to the fact that Tankian and
Malakian would often yell "Hezze" as the jam began.[3]
DualDisc edition — DVD side

• Entire Album in Enhanced Stereo
• The Recording of Mezmerize / Hypnotize
• "B.Y.O.B." and "Question!" videos
Personnel
• Daron Malakian — vocals, guitars, bass [4] , keyboards [4]
• Engineered by David Schiffman
• Editing by Jason Lader and Dana Neilsen
• Assistant engineer: Phillip Broussard
• All artwork by Vartan Malakian
• Design: System of a Down and Brandy Flower
• String Arrangement: Serj Tankian and Mark Mann
• Mix Protools engineer: John O'Mahony
• Mix assistant engineers: Steve Sisco (Soundtrack) & Joe Peluso (Enterprise)
• Album production coordinator: Lindsay Chase / Braden Asher
• Recording location: The Mansion in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, CA and Akademie Mathematique of
Philosophical Sound Research, Los Angeles, CA
• Mixed at Soundtrack Studios, New York, NY And Enterprise Studios, Los Angeles, CA
• Mastered by Vlado Meller at Sony Music Studios, New York, NY
Chart performance
Album
Year Chart Position
UK Albums Chart 11

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Singles
2005 "Hypnotize" Billboard Hot 100 57
2006 "Lonely Day" The Billboard Hot 100 2
"Kill Rock 'n Roll" Mainstream Rock Tracks 38
References
[1] http:/ / www. ew. com/ ew/ article/ 0,,1131697,00. html
[2] http:/ / www. billboard. com/ bbcom/ news/ article_display. jsp?vnu_content_id=1003665671
[3] Corey Moss (August 23 2005). "System Of A Down Kick Out The Jams On Hypnotize" (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1508184/
20050823/ system_of_a_down. jhtml). MTV News. . Retrieved July 20 2010.
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Songs
Aerials
"Aerials"
Single by System of a Down
from the album Toxicity
B-side "Streamline" (Alternate version)
Released August 6, 2002
Format CD, Cassette, Vinyl, Airplay
Recorded February 15, 2001

Cello Studios
Genre Alternative metal
Length 3:54 (without hidden track)

6:11 (with hidden track)
Label American
Writer(s) Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian

Tankian
System of a Down singles chronology
"Toxicity" "Aerials" "Innervision"

(2002) (2002) (2002)
"Aerials" is a single by the rock band System of a Down. It was released in 2002 from the album Toxicity, which
earned the band its second Grammy nomination for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2003. The song hit #1 on both
the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts.[1] While the album version of
"Aerials" is 6:11 minutes long, a hidden track called "Arto" starts at 3:58 seconds. "Aerials" itself ends at 3:54.
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Music video
The music video was directed by Shavo Odadjian and David Slade.
The video starts out in a desolate, desert-like place. The viewpoint then shifts to a circus tent. Inside, the band is
getting ready, and being watched by a very abnormal looking young boy. The eyes are pulled back, and the mouth is
very small. The point is that he is an alien and he is unlike everyone else. The band starts playing. It then shifts to the
boy surrounded by people in an urban environment, with a large group around him dancing. It then shifts back to the
band playing inside the tent. Back outside, the boy is walking down the Hollywood Walk of Fame with two women
in red dresses. The scene then becomes that of the boy, two different women in similar dresses as the first, and an
older man, who seems to be interviewing them, or making an agreement. Exiting the building, paparazzi swarm the
boy and begin photographing the boy. People begin interviewing him, but he is never seen to respond. It then cuts
back to the band for a short period of time, where after it displays the boy in a photo shoot, being examined with
different clothes. The scene continues to cut between the photo shoot and the band, until near the end, where it shows
the boy with two women in red dresses, reaching for money that is falling from above. At the end of the song, every
scene the boy has been shown in is shown briefly. He then walks to the middle of the circus tent, lays down in the
middle, and closes his eyes, as the song ends.
Some fans of System of a Down claim that the song is about man's nature to be a paradox, i.e. different people at
different time[2] because of lines such as "Life is a waterfall, we're one in the river, one again after the fall." Other
fans interpret the track as a critique of mainstream American luxury compared to the band's rejection of the
mainstream, e.g., the scene with the alien leaving the press after being publicly scrutinized for his fame and
retreating to the band playing in a barren desert. Some fans believe that lyrics such as "And we are the ones that want
to choose/always want to play but you never want to lose" and the line "Life is a waterfall/we drink from the river
then we turn around and put up our walls" refers to humankind's tendency to exploit the Earth's resources, something
that may be seen as being childish through the eyes of a heavenly being whether it be an angel or an extraterrestrial[3]
. Another theory of the song, is that the video is much like David Bowie and Marilyn Manson's iconic characters
Ziggy Stardust and Omēga, because much like the two, the child is an extraterrestrial, and possibly for that is made
famous (Ziggy Stardust and Omēga become rock-stars), and in the end all realize what "Hollywood" has done to
them. Although Omēga in the end either dies or becomes the "Disintegrator", it is unknown what happens to the little
boy.
Some also interpret this song as a spiritual awakening. Freeing the soul from its ego boundaries.
Track listing
Aerials (UK Import)
CD1
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2. "Toxicity" (Live Version) Tankian Odadjian,

Malakian
3. "P.L.U.C.K." (Live) Tankian Malakian
4. "Aerials" (Video Tankian, Malakian Malakian

Version)
CD2
1. "Aerials" Tankian, Malakian 3:57

Malakian
2. "Streamline" (Alternate Version (Same version as The Scorpion King soundtrack and Toxicity II Tankian, Malakian 3:38
bootleg.- Different to Steal This Album version.)) Malakian
3. "Sugar" (Live) Tankian Odadjian,

Malakian
Aerials (Australian LE)
2. "Toxicity" (Live Tankian Odadjian, 4:41

Version) Malakian
3. "P.L.U.C.K." (Live) Tankian Malakian 3:40
Aerials (Maxi-Single)
1. "Aerials" (Radio edit) Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:54
2. "Toxicity" (Live) Tankian Odadjian,

Malakian
3. "Sugar" (Live) Tankian Odadjian,

Malakian
4. "P.L.U.C.K." (Live) Tankian Malakian
5. "Aerials" (Video Tankian, Malakian Malakian

Version)
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Aerials (Promo Single)
Aerials (7" Single)
2. "Snowblind" Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Bill Ward Butler, Iommi, Osbourne, Ward 4:40
References
[1] Billboard.com (http:/ / www. billboard. com/ bbcom/ retrieve_chart_history. do?model. vnuArtistId=272600& model. vnuAlbumId=746535)
[2] Song Facts (http:/ / www. songfacts. com/ detail. php?id=2652) - Interpretation of fans.
[3] Lyrics Freak (http:/ / www. lyricsfreak. com/ s/ system of a down/ aerials_20134825. html) - Interpretations of fans.
External links
• "Aerials" Official music video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSiTbkpbnUs) at YouTube
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Boom!
"Boom!"
Song by System of a Down from the album Steal This Album!
Format CD, Airplay
Recorded 2002
Length 2:15
Writer Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian
Steal This Album! track listing
"Bubbles" "Boom!" "Nüguns"

(3) (4) (5)
"Boom!" is a protest song from System of a Down's CD Steal This Album!. The song describes the uselessness of
bombs and warfare, and compares how thousands can die from starvation and poverty when billions are spent
creating bombs and weaponry. It also links the use of military action with corporate globalization and quotes the title
of one of Noam Chomsky's books: "Manufacturing Consent is the name of their game.", which is a reference to the
media's role in war. The bridge of the song is based on the movement "Mars, The Bringer of War" from Gustav
Holst's orchestral suite The Planets.
Music video
For the music video, the band worked with Michael Moore, writer and director of Bowling for Columbine and
Fahrenheit 9/11 (the videoclip contains footage of an Iraqi boy riding a bicycle, the same boy from the Fahrenheit
9/11 clip). The video incorporated most of its footage from the February 15, 2003 anti-war protest, showing
interviews with the participants. The video also features a short satirical cartoon of George W. Bush, Saddam
Hussein, Tony Blair and Osama bin Laden riding rockets over a city. The rockets turn on the leaders and explode
safely in the sky, causing peace sign-shaped smoke clouds.[1] The video was banned from MTV Europe after a
while. [2] VH1 named the song as the 18th greatest protest song ever. [3]
"The video for the song was meant as a protest against the war in Iraq," lead singer Serj Tankian states. "We meant
to release it before the war began, but ended up releasing it on the day it did, so it was basically kind of pointless."
On Youtube, the video has over 5 million hits.
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External links
• Song lyrics [4]
• "Boom!" Official music video [5] at YouTube
• Food Not Bombs
References
[1] System of a Down and Michael Moore Join Forces for "BOOM!" Video (http:/ / www. systemofadownonline. com/ vid/ boom. htm). System
of a Down Online (fansite). Retrieved June 13, 2006.
[2] Banned from MTV. (http:/ / query. nytimes. com/ gst/ fullpage. html?res=9B01E3DE1330F935A15750C0A9659C8B63) The New York
Times. Retrieved Nov 10, 2007.
[3] http:/ / www. vh1. com/ shows/ dyn/ the_greatest/ 68962/ episode_countdown. jhtml VH1 - 18th Best protest Song Retrieved Nov 10, 2007.
[4] http:/ / systemofadown. com/ words-steal. html#4
[5] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=bE2r7r7VVic
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B.Y.O.B.
"B.Y.O.B."
from the album Mezmerize
Released August 2, 2005
Format 12", CD, Airplay
Recorded The Mansion

Research
Genre Alternative metal, Speed metal, Heavy metal
Length 4:17 (album version)
Writer(s) Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian
Certification Platinum (RIAA)
"Innervision" "B.Y.O.B." "Question!"

(2002) (2005) (2005)
"B.Y.O.B." ("Bring Your Own Bombs") is a Grammy Award-winning song as well as the first single released from
System of a Down's fourth album Mezmerize. Like their earlier song "Boom!" it was written to protest the Iraq War.
B.Y.O.B. means "Bring Your Own Bombs", as opposed to the common interpretation "Bring Your Own Beer",
referring to the Iraq War as a party for the United States.
"B.Y.O.B." is available as downloadable content for Rock Band as well as being in the ending of Guitar Hero World
Tour and the third hardest song according to the-top-tens.com [1]
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Awards
• System of a Down won the "Best Hard Rock Performance" category in the 2006 Grammy Awards.[2]
• The track was the band's only Top 40 single of their career, peaking at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• It was voted #76 in Total Guitar's 100 Greatest Riffs ever.
• It was voted #63 in Digital Dream Door 100 Best Metal Riffs [3]
• It made onto numerous "Top 40" play lists around the globe, including Germany, New Zealand, Australia And the
United States, and occasionally made it to #1 on other music shows.
• It made #134 on the Y2KROQ Top 200 Songs of the Century
Music video
The video for "B.Y.O.B." was directed by Jake Nava.
The music video shows an army of drone soldiers marching through the streets, wearing masks that show words such
as "DIE", "TRUTH", "OBEY" and "GOD" like a television screen, with the members of System of a Down playing
in the middle of the venue. During the chorus, the band is shown playing inside a night club. Midway through the
video, Daron is shown screaming the words "Blast off! It's party time! And we don't live in a fascist nation! Blast
off! It's party time! And where the fuck are you?!", when the soldiers attack the night club and force everyone to put
on the drone masks, except they depict various television shows and cartoons. At the end of the video, the members
of System of a Down are wearing the drone masks, which seem to be playing static.
The music video was censored for air-play reasons.
Live performance
Live, Daron Malakian switches to a reggae-styled riff when singing during the chorus.
The song was performed on May 7, 2005 on Saturday Night Live, 10 days before the release of the album
Mezmerize. During this performance, towards the end of the song (during the downward guitar slide, following the
line "Why do they always send the poor?"), guitarist Daron Malakian screamed, "Fuck yeah!". This was missed by
television censors, and it became a controversial matter for a few days thereafter. However, the rest of the song was
able to be censored on time without any trouble.
Track listing
B.Y.O.B. (promotional single)
1. "B.Y.O.B." (Clean) S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian 4:15
2. "B.Y.O.B." D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian 4:15
B.Y.O.B. (enhanced single)

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1. "B.Y.O.B." S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian 4:15
2. "Forest" (Live) S. Tankian D. Malakian
3. "Prison Song" (Live) S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian
4. "Sugar" (Live) S. Tankian S. Odadjian, D.

Malakian
• The live tracks were recorded at the Big Day Out 2005 festival.
B.Y.O.B. (commemorative single)
1. "B.Y.O.B." D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian 4:15
2. "Cigaro" D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian 2:11
External links
• Listen to B.Y.O.B. at the band's official website [4]
• "B.Y.O.B." Official music video [5] at YouTube
References
[1] http:/ / www. the-top-tens. com/ lists/ hardest-songs-ghwt. asp
[2] http:/ / www. aveofthestars. com/ system-of-a-down-awards. html
[3] http:/ / digitaldreamdoor. nutsie. com/ pages/ best_metal-guitar-riffs. html 100 Best Metal Riffs
[4] http:/ / www. systemofadown. com/ mediaplayer/ byob/
[5] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=zUzd9KyIDrM
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Chic 'n' Stu

"Chic 'n' Stu"
Format CD
Recorded 2002
Length 2:23
CK 87062
Writer Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian
"Chic 'n' "Innervision"

Stu" (2)
(1)
"Chic 'n' Stu" is the opening track from the record titled Steal This Album! by System of a Down. It is a reference to
sports broadcasters Chick Hearn and Stu Lantz, and the album version opens with a famous quote often uttered by
Hearn when a game's outcome was no longer in doubt. The concept for the song was conceived while watching a
Los Angeles Lakers game. The group noticed that the broadcast was inundated with enticing advertisements,
particularly a pizza commercial which left them hungry for pizza. They of course, being rock stars sent one of their
devoted fans off to get a pizza with pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, and chives.
Live version
The first time the song was played was during a live show called "The French Revolution" in Paris, France on May
24, 1999. It had a few minor lyric changes and Serj Tankian sang the song by himself as opposed to later versions, in
which Daron Malakian also sings a few verses. The song was only played until the end of the breakdown. The name
of the song was unknown, so the fans named it "Pizza Pie". Malakian introduced the name of the song during a show
in London, England on December 20, 1999. Bootleggers named it "Chicken Stew", because the pronunciation was
the same as "Chic 'n' Stu". The song also featured vocals from Malakian during the performance at that concert.
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Leaked version
The song also leaked to the Internet on the unofficial Toxicity II bootleg in early 2002[1] , containing songs stolen
from the recording studio of the band during the recording of their second album, Toxicity. The song was named
"Therapy", "Meat Therapy", and "Chick 'n' Stew"[2] by the bootleggers who leaked the songs. This version had no
vocals from Malakian.
References
[1] System Of A Down Frazzled Over Leaked Outtakes (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1453906/ 20020510/ system_of_a_down. jhtml)
[2] SYSTEM OF A DOWN Deny Intentional Leak (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/ news. aspx?mode=Article&
newsitemID=3385)
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Chop Suey!
"Chop Suey!"
Format CD, vinyl, airplay
Recorded February — March 2001

Cello Studios
Genre Alternative metal, nu metal
Length 3:30
Label American
Writer(s) Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Andy Khachaturian (drums)
Producer Rick Rubin, Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian
"Spiders" "Chop "Toxicity"

(1999) Suey!" (2002)
(2001)
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UK Import CD 1
UK Import CD 1 single cover of "Chop Suey!".
UK Import CD 2
UK Import CD 2 single cover of "Chop Suey!".
European Import
Cover of the European Import single of "Chop Suey!".
"Chop Suey!" is the first single from System of a Down's second album Toxicity. The single was released in
November 2001 and earned the band its first Grammy nomination. The song's working title was "Suicide"; the band
members claim the change was not caused by pressure from their record company. The words "We're rolling
'Suicide'" can still be heard faintly in the album versions's opening seconds — though this intro is only on certain
pressings of the album. The song is included as a playable track in the music video games Rock Band 2 and Rock
Band Unplugged.
Overview
The album Toxicity was number one on the charts during the week of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the
controversy surrounding the popular single at the time led to Clear Channel Radio placing the song on a list of
post-9/11 inappropriate titles. It was never actually banned completely from the air, but all Clear Channel Radio
stations were advised against playing "Chop Suey!" (and the other songs on the list). The song was included on the
"500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born" list by the Blender magazine.[1]
In an interview, Daron Malakian explained, "the song is about how we are regarded differently depending on how
we pass. Everyone deserves to die. Like, if I were now to die from a drug abuse, they might say I deserved it because
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I abused dangerous drugs. Hence the line, "I cry when angels deserve to die." The lyric "Father, into your hands I
commend my spirit" is a reference to Jesus' death on the cross, as, according to the Gospels, it was one of the seven
things Jesus said while dying."
A cover version of the song appears in the music video game Rock Revolution, while the master track is in the video
game Rock Band 2. It was recently added in "Rock Band Unplugged" as a track included in the game.
Music video
The music video, directed by the acclaimed Marcos Siega, is set in the parking lot of a motel in Los Angeles,
hometown of the band. The band members are on stage, surrounded by approximately 1,000 fans, performing the
song. Editing devices are used to create the effect of the band members "walking through" one another and
teleporting on and off the stage. One scene briefly shows Tankian eating chop suey with some fans, the only
reference to the title dish in either the song or the video. The video also makes use of the SnorriCam technique, in
which an actor will have a camera attached to them with a harness. This technique makes it appear as though the
background is moving and the actor is stationary. In the middle of the video the Armenian flag can be seen.
Covers and parodies

The song has been parodied and covered several times. Tenacious D, in several of their live shows, performed a
gibberish version of the song and then suggested that the "lyrics sound deep but mean nothing". "Weird Al"
Yankovic included the song in his "Angry White Boy Polka" medley, included on his album Poodle Hat. Avril
Lavigne covered the song during one of her concerts and it was poorly received. Richard Cheese parodied the song
in his 2002 album Tuxicity (which itself is a take-off on the album's name). ApologetiX parodied the song as
"Downer of a Sister" on their album "Adam Up". Filipino band Parokya ni Edgar also parodied this song, along with
Toxicity, another of System of a Down's songs, and amalgamated it as "The Ordertaker" in their new album "Halina
sa Parokya". It is about an angry customer at a restaurant that has a menu but sells nothing.
Chart performance
"Chop Suey!" was a moderate success on the charts around the world. In Australia, after hitting number three on the
Triple J Hottest 100 of 2001, with virtually no airplay on commercial radio, it debuted and peaked at number
fourteen in February 2002. It is System of a Down's highest charting single in Australia.
In the UK Singles Chart, it debuted and peaked at number seventeen.
Track listing
Chop Suey! (single)

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3. "Sugar" (Live) Tankian Odadjian, 2:27

Malakian
Chop Suey! (Australia Tour EP)
Chop Suey! (UK import)
UK CD1
UK CD2
2. "Sugar" (Live) Tankian Odadjian, 2:27

Malakian
4. "Chop Suey!" (Video) Tankian, Malakian Malakian 3:27

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Chop Suey! (7" single)
External links
• "Chop Suey!" Official music video [2] at YouTube
References
[1] The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born: 401-450 (http:/ / www. blender. com/ guide/ articles. aspx?ID=1759)
[2] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=CSvFpBOe8eY
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Hypnotize
"Hypnotize"
from the album Hypnotize
Released October/November 2005
Format Vinyl, CD, Airplay

Akademie Mathematique of Philisophical Sound
Research

Progressive metal
Length 3:09
Writer(s) Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian
"Question!" "Hypnotize" "Lonely

(2005) (2005) Day"
(2006)
"Hypnotize" is the lead single for System of a Down's album of the same title, which was released on November 22,
2005 (see 2005 in music). The video was filmed on September 28, 2005, at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids,
Michigan. It reached number one on Billboard's Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and is the band's biggest
international hit.
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Music
As in many Mezmerize/Hypnotize songs, guitarist Daron Malakian accompanies Serj Tankian in the vocal sections.
Serj and Daron perform a harmony in the refrain before and after the instrumental bridge. The combination of the
two vocalists gives the song a vocal range, with Serj handling the lower verses and Daron delivering the high parts of
the refrains.
Musically, "Hypnotize" changes modes in several places. The opening guitar riff and early verses are an upbeat
melody that switches between the I (melodic) and V (Hindu) modes of F# melodic minor. The later riffs and the
outro to the song are in the more commonly heard VI (natural) mode of F# minor. This mixing of modes creates the
song's characteristic psychedelic feeling.
The Eastern-themed instrumental bridge contains at least four overdubbed clean guitar tracks and a well-crafted,
syncopated rhythm. The song leads up to a massive crescendo, then ends with a repeated portion of the opening riff
with soft singing by Malakian.
Music video
The music video is mostly footage from one of the band's September 2005 concerts, (filmed at Van Andel Arena in
Grand Rapids, Michigan) but includes a CGI scene of painting along with the music; the audio is dubbed over with
the studio track.
The beginning and ending of the video show a helicopter spraying red matter across Grand Rapids (Forming at the
end the album's artwork). This could possibly be the pesticide referred to in the song Attack of the same album.
Subject matter
The song's lyrics in the verses refer to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989 and propaganda's harmful effects upon
its target audiences. The chorus is unrelated to the rest of the song. In an MTV interview Daron stated that he wrote
the song while he was actually sitting in his car waiting for his girlfriend. From the point of view of a listener,
however, this may well be another reference to the "simple-minded". Another meaning that can be taken from the
chorus is that while reality-distorting political propaganda is rampant, everyday life continues as usual.
Track listing
• All live tracks were recorded at the Hurricane Festival 2005 show, except where noted.
Hypnotize (Promo single)
1. "Hypnotize" D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian 3:09
Hypnotize (Single)
CD1
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1. "Hypnotize" D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian , S. Tankian 3:09
2. "Science" (Live) S. Tankian D. Malakian
CD2
2. "Mr. Jack" (Live) S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian
3. "War?" S. Tankian D. Malakian
Hypnotize (Maxi-single)
2. "Science" (Live) S. Tankian D. Malakian
3. "Mr. Jack" (Live) S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian
4. "War?" (Live) S. Tankian D. Malakian
5. "Forest" (Live) S. Tankian D. Malakian
Hypnotize (7" LE single)
2. "Forest" S. Tankian D. Malakian

(Live)
Hypnotize (iTunes single)
2. "Science" (Live at the London Astoria) S. Tankian D. Malakian
3. "Psycho" (Live at the London Astoria - Clean/Explicit) S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian

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External links
• "Hypnotize" lyrics on the band's official website [1]
• Marcus Northbridge's Analysis [2]
• "Hypnotize" Official music video [3] at YouTube
References
[1] http:/ / www. systemofadown. com/ main. html#4
[2] http:/ / lryicsiarepository. org/ song/ system_of_a_down-hypnotize. html
[3] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=LoheCz4t2xc
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I-E-A-I-A-I-O
"I-E-A-I-A-I-O"
Format CD, Airplay
Recorded 2002
Length 3:08
Writer Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan
"Mr. "I-E-A-I-A-I-O" "36"

Jack" (8) (9)
(7)
"I-E-A-I-A-I-O" is a song by the band System of a Down from the Steal This Album! record.
General information
During the Toxicity/Steal This Album! recording sessions, the song made its first studio appearance. It was leaked
onto the internet, labelled "Why?", along with several other songs under the unofficial name Toxicity II. The most
notable difference between this mix and the final is that the song contains the other band members' vocals. The first
make of the song was played during their Las Vegas show in 2000 and was named K.I.T.T., being based on the
Knight Rider theme.
The song is characterized by exceptionally fast-spoken verses, akin to Tongue-twisters, including, "Peter's pecker
picked another pickle-bearing pussy pepper", "Meeting John Dale Jr., winked an eye and point a finger", "A former
cop, undercover, just got shot, now recovered" and "Fighting crime with a partner, Lois Lane, Jimmy Carter." The
chorus is an abstract chanting of the title.
In addition, the song contains a brief excursion into a stylized version of the theme from the television show Knight
Rider.
This is also the only song that drummer John Dolmayan sings in. He sings the chorus of I-E-A-I-A-I-O along with
Shavo, Serj, and Daron. This is also the only System song that John has a writing credit.
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Interpretation
Many believe that the vowels IEAIAIO are the word IDEALIZATION without the consonants. It could also have to
do with Aristotelean logic, in which a sentence can be label an A, E, I or an O sentence (depending on the quality
and quantity of the sentence). AH, A, E, O, and OO are also known as the "singing vowels" and the I is sung like
AH, but this may or may not have anything to do with what the writer of the song had in mind while he was writing
it.
Most, however, believe that it's an anti-racism song. I-E-A-I-A-I-O is a KKK chant and since the band's songs
usually have double meanings, this opinion is supported most. This may be supported by the fact that the song
includes the lines 'As we light up the sky', in reference to the KKK's ritual of burning crosses at night.
In an unreleased version of the song, titled "Why" or "4th of July", at the end, the lyrics state "I E A I A I O,
I E A I A I O, Why, And we light up the sky, I E A I A I O, I E A I A I O, Why, On the fourth of July."
This version was released in an unofficial album called Toxicity II, a collection of medium-quality MP3s of
unfinished System Of A Down songs, that found its way onto the Internet.....
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Innervision
"Inner vision"
from the album Steal This Album!
Released October 2002
Format CD
Recorded 2002
Length 2:33
"Aerials" "Innervision" "B.Y.O.B."

(2002) (2002) (2005)
"Inner vision" is a song by the band System of a Down. It was released as a promo sampler single and was played
on radio stations. The song is from the Steal This Album! record.
Overview
This single is the only single released from Steal This Album! to be non-airplay only. As in the case with most songs
from Steal This Album, it has only been played live on very few occasions.
The song was leaked prior to the album's release, although it was not included in the Toxicity II bootleg, rather than
being leaked in a separate way. The origin of the leak is unknown. The leaked version features a slightly different
arrangement and lyrics, most predomenantly in the bridge and second verse where layered vocals are used on the
album version.
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Track listing
1. "Innervision" Tankian, Malakian Malakian, Tankian 2:35
External links
• "Innervision" lyrics on Systemofadown.com [1]
References
[1] http:/ / www. systemofadown. com/ words-steal. html#2
Kill Rock 'n Roll

"Kill Rock 'n Roll"
Released 2006
Format CD

Research
Length 2:28
Writer(s) Daron Malakian
"Lonely "Kill Rock 'n "Vicinity of Obscenity (System of a Down

Day" Roll" song)"
(2006) (2006) (2006)
"Kill Rock 'n Roll" is the third track and third promo single from System of a Down's 2005 album Hypnotize. It was
one of the few songs off of Hypnotize that was performed at live shows before the release of the album. The song
was written by Daron Malakian. The lyrics supposedly refer to a rabbit that Daron ran over in his car one night (the
"Rock 'N Roll" of the title).[1]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Daron Malakian.
No. Title Length
1. "Kill Rock 'n Roll" (Edit) 2:34
2. "Kill Rock 'n Roll" 2:28
References
[1] Kill Rock N' Roll by System Of A Down Songfacts (http:/ / www. songfacts. com/ detail. php?id=6236)
Lonely Day 90
Lonely Day
"Lonely Day"
Format CD

Research
Genre Alternative metal, progressive rock
Length 2:47
CK
Writer(s) Daron Malakian
"Hypnotize" "Lonely "Kill Rock 'n

(2005) Day" Roll"
(2006) (2006)
"Lonely Day" is the second single from the 2005 album Hypnotize by the band System of a Down. It was written by
guitarist Daron Malakian, who also provides lead vocals on the track. The song received a nomination for Best Hard
Rock Performance at the 49th annual Grammy Awards.[1]
"Lonely Day" features a dreary musical theme with a heavy chorus and a dual guitar solo near the end. Lyrically, it
has sorrowful yet quirky, whimsical phrasing, like "such a lonely day; and it's mine" as well as blatantly, improper
grammar, particularly in its harmonized chorus phrase "the most loneliest day of my life." It is notable for containing
one of Malakian's most complex guitar solos. There have been rumors that the song was based around the guitarist,
Daron, due to a close person who he lost in a fire, hence the reason for all of the fire in the scenes.
The song is featured in the 2007 film Disturbia, as well as the film's trailer.
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Track listing
Single
No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Lonely D. Malakian 2:47

Day"
Maxi single
1. "Lonely Day" Daron Malakian 2:48
2. "Shame" (Wu-Tang Clan cover, feat. Ghostface Killah, GZA, U-God, Inspectah Deck, Ol' Dirty Bastard, RZA, Method Man, 2:41
RZA) Raekwon
3. "Snowblind" (Black Sabbath cover) Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward 4:40
4. "Metro" (Berlin cover) John Crawford 2:59
5. "Marmalade" Serj Tankian (lyrics), Malakian (music) 3:01
6. "Lonely Day" (video CD extra) 2:57
Music Video
The Music video features the band on a tour bus with interspliced shots of Hollywood and sections on fire. In 1 shot
there is a reference to the Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" album cover on a reflected piece of glass. The doodle
that bassist Shavo Odadjian is seen to be sketching in the video was recently uploaded onto his facebook account.
Personnel
• Daron Malakian — guitars, vocals, bass[2] keyboards[2]
Daron playing bass and keyboards is only on "Lonely Day."
• RZA of Wu-Tang Clan — guest vocals on "Shame"

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External links
• "Lonely Day" Official music video [3] at YouTube
References
[1] Blabbermouth.net. "SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, STONE SOUR Among GRAMMY Nominees", December 7, 2006, at Blabbermouth.net
(http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/ news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=63432); last accessed December 7, 2006.
World. .
[3] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=DnGdoEa1tPg
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P.L.U.C.K.
"P.L.U.C.K."
Song by System of a Down from the album System of a Down
Format CD
Recorded November 1997 - March 1998

Sound City
Van Nuys, CA
Research
Hollywood, CA
Genre Alternative metal, heavy metal
Length 3:37
Label American
System of a Down track listing
"Darts" "P.L.U.C.K." "Marmalade"*

(12) (13) (14)
"P.L.U.C.K." (Politically Lying, Unholy, Cowardly Killers) is the 13th song in the 1998 eponymous first album
by the alternative metal band System of a Down. The music was composed by guitarist Daron Malakian and the
lyrics were written by singer Serj Tankian. It originally appeared on their first demo tape in 1995, with slightly
different lyrics, and it was later recorded on a compilation of Armenian music called "Hye Enk" (We're Armenian).
The song is among the heaviest on the album, beginning with Serj's deep death growls.
Song Meaning
All of the members of System of a Down are of Armenian descent. This song is dedicated to the victims of the
Armenian Genocide. Many System of a Down songs, e.g. "Holy Mountains", are, or are believed to be, about
Armenian issues. The band itself has fought for the official U.S. recognition of the Armenian Genocide[1].
Dedication
On the album booklet, before the track number and the title of the song, there is a dedication which reads:
"System of a Down would like to dedicate this song to the memory of the 1.5
million victims of the Armenian Genocide, perpetrated by the Turkish
Government in 1915."
UPDATE:
[2]
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External links
• "P.L.U.C.K." lyrics on Systemofadown.com [3]
References
[1] http:/ / capwiz. com/ anca/ mail/ oneclick_compose/ ?alertid=8041966
[2] In 1919 - "American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief: The nationwide campaign for $30,000,000 to aid the Armenians and
Syrians was begun in New York recently by the Armenian Committee for Relief in the Near East. In explanation of how the money is to be
spent, the committee made the following statement: There are nearly 4,000,000 souls to be fed, clothed, and started on a new life. Of these
2,000,000 are destitute and must be fed as soon as the funds are provided. It will cost exactly $5 a month for six months to feed each of the
destitute. This makes a total of $4,500,000 for six months for food supplies. Four dollars for each person will be needed for clothing and
bedding, making another item of $8,000,000. One million seven hundred and seventy thousand persons [1,770,000] are at an average of 400
miles from home [non-Syrians in Syria] and must be taken back at a cost of $3 for each person, thus requiring $3,310,000 for this purpose. For
these repatriated persons 50,000 temporary houses will be needed to replace the ones destroyed by the Turks. These will cost $50 each,
making a total of $2,500,000. It will also cost 4,000,000 to provide orphanages for 400,000 orphans. Finally to make these people
self-supporting as soon as possible, another $2,500,000 must be spent for seeds, farm implements, etc. This makes a total of $38,110,000 of
which New York's quota is $6,000,000. —Near east report for Syria, The New York Times Current History Magazine Relief efforts were
astonishing. Early in January 1919, ACRNE opened a unit in Istanbul (Constantinople). The ACRNE received red-carpet treatment in the
Ottoman Empire. Collaborating with the Empire ACRNE managed to deliver cereal at the rate of 5,000 tons a month. By the end of 1919,
about 30,000 metric tons of food and clothing had arrived. Using Constantinople as a distribution center beginning in 12 February over a
$1,000,000,000 worth of goods, including 2,000 tons of flour, 2,500 cases of canned foods, 500 cases of condensed milk, 18 trucks, 20
ambulances, 500 sewing machines, 200 oil stoves, 1,750,000 yards of cloth, 50,000 blankets, 800 hospital cots, 26 tents, 78 X-ray machines
and 200 tons of coal moved to the Caucasus. Between 1915 and 1930, the American relief organizations raised $116,000,000 of assistance,
delivering food, clothing, and materials for shelter. ACRNE distributed goods worth nine million dollars in the first half of 1919 and dispensed
much of ten million dollars in grain and other commodities. The Near East Relief placed thousands of orphans in mission facilities in the
USA, with the expectation that these orphans would grow to manhood and womanhood
[3] http:/ / www. systemofadown. com/ words-soad. html#12
Prison Song 95
Prison Song
"The Prison Song"
Song by System of a Down from the album Toxicity
Format CD, Airplay

Cello Studios
Length 3:21
Label American

Tankian
Toxicity track listing
"The Prison "Needles"

Song" (2)
(1)
"The Prison Song" is the opening track to System of a Down's 2001 album Toxicity. The song was released as an
unofficial airplay-only single, and a promotional live video of the song was released.
Written by Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian, the lyrics are about the United States prison industrial complex, the
world's largest. The song expresses the belief that the government is partially responsible for the spread of the use of
illegal drugs and thus somewhat responsible for the fact that more than half of the inmates in American federal
prisons are incarcerated for drug-related charges [1]. Though the song is mostly sung by lead vocalist, Tankian, a
few lines preceding the chorus are sung by Malakian, who mocks, "I buy my crack, I smack my bitch right here in
Hollywood". The "...right here in Hollywood" verse has been changed in concerts depending where it is performed,
such as Vancouver, L.A., Chicago. Some lines that stand out are: "All research and successful drug policies show
that treatment should be increased/ And law enforcement decreased/ while abolishing mandatory minimum
sentences," "Utilizing drugs to pay for secret wars around the world/ Drugs are now your global policy now you
police the globe... drug money is used to rig elections/ And train brutal corporate sponsored dictators/ Around the
world" "Minor drug offenders fill your prisons/You don't even flinch, all our taxes paying for your wars against the
new non-rich..."
This is one of the few songs on Toxicity to utilize Serj's famous death growl.
There was a CD with the demo version of the song released by System of a Down called Beno's Copy.
The song was featured in the Visions: All Areas Volume 19, Underskin Promo, Kerrang! Life Is Loud — Noise
Annoys Vol. 1, Oorgasm Vol. 6 and Metal Hammer 2001 compilations.
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References
[1] http:/ / www. drugwarfacts. org/ prison. htm
Question!
"Question!"
from the album Mezmerize
Format Vinyl, CD, Airplay

Research
Genre Alternative metal, progressive rock
Length 3:20
"B.Y.O.B." "Question!" "Hypnotize"

(2005) (2005) (2005)
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UK Enhanced Single cover
Cover of the UK Enhanced Single and the Hypnotize Value Added of "Question!".
DVD Single cover
Cover of the DVD Single of "Question!".
"Question!" is a song by the band System of a Down. It is the second single of their fourth album Mezmerize, which
focuses on life after death. The song was first premiered by the famous Los Angeles, California radio station KROQ
on May 23, 2005 and was released to alternative and rock radio stations on July 12 of the same year.
The song is sometimes compared to one of System of a Down's other songs "Aerials", which also deals with the
nature of life in the lyrics. Both are primarily sung by Serj Tankian but seem to have Daron Malakian as back-up in
the chorus. Music similarities are not as easy to spot. Aerials does not have the wide variety of time signatures that
Question has, which allegedly makes the song difficult for even the band to play.
Music video
The video was released on August 5, 2005 on MTV and the band's website. The opening scene is of a boy with gray
hair, clothes, and skin shooting a red bird with a slingshot, which coincides with the start of the song. At this point
the video switches to a scene of the band members on a theater stage, performing music for a play. The play is based
on a theme of life, death, and reincarnation, revolving around two lovers, a man in a dark suit and a woman in a red
dress, who are shown both as children and adults. As the music reaches its climax, the woman collapses after eating
a red berry and the man screams in grief. The video closes with an intense scene of a woman giving birth followed
by a shot of a newborn baby wrapped in red cloth. The color red is central to the video, tying together the bird, the
girl, the woman, and the baby in a cycle of rebirth.
Shavo Odadjian produced the video (and co-directed it alongside Howard Greenhalgh) after allegedly having an
image of the video in a nightmare. It is claimed that before the dream he had no intentions of producing the video. In
fact he didn’t want any special treatment over other possible producers for being in the band so he submitted his idea
anonymously. The UK Single edition of "Question!" was released in the United States as Hypnotize Value Added
available only at Best Buy stores.
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Composition
"Question!" is written in the key of E minor — a somewhat unusual key for System of a Down, which normally
relies heavily on Cm, C#m, and F#m. The song uses five different time signatures (5/4, 9/8, 6/4, 6/8, and 4/4). The
acoustic guitar intro and part of the verse is in 9/8, expressed as 3+2+2+2 (This phrasing suggests a hemiola, and is
essentially 4/4 with an extra eighth note on beat 1). The verse briefly switches to 6/8 (when Serj sings "Are you
dreaming?"). The guitar motif after the acoustic intro is in 5/4. This same section appears throughout the song as
well. The chorus is in 6/4. The heavy tremolo-picked section towards the end underneath the vocals is in 4/4. Serj
Tankian plays acoustic guitar in the intro and deeper in the background behind lead guitarist Daron Malakian.
Musicians
• Lead vocals and acoustic guitar - Serj Tankian
• Vocals and lead guitar (electric) - Daron Malakian
• Bass - Shavo Odadjian
• Drums - John Dolmayan
Actors
• Man in dark suit - Daniel Gomez (aka Daniel Wisenbaker)
Track listing
Question! (Promo single)
1. "Question!" S. S. Tankian, D. Malakian 3:20

Tankian
Question! (Single)
1. "Question!" S. S. Tankian, D. Malakian 3:20

Tankian
2. "Sugar" (Live) S. S. Odadjian, D.

Tankian Malakian
Question! (UK enhanced single) / Hypnotize Value Added (Best Buy Exclusive-U.S.)
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1. "Question!" S. Tankian S. Tankian, D. Malakian 3:20
2. "Forest" (Live at the Big Day Out 2005) S. Tankian D. Malakian 5:11
3. "Prison Song" (Live at the Big Day Out 2005) S. Tankian, D. Malakian D. Malakian 3:27
4. "Question!" (Video, Live at the Hurricane Festival 2005) S. Tankian S. Tankian, D. Malakian 3:25
Question! (DVD single)
1. "Question!" (Music video) S. Tankian S. Tankian, D. Malakian
2. "B.Y.O.B." (Music video, Clean version) D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian
3. "Sugar" (Live at the Big Day Out 2005, Clean version) S. Tankian S. Odadjian, D.
Malakian
4. "B.Y.O.B." (Live at the London Astoria 2005, Clean version) D. Malakian, S. Tankian D. Malakian
External links
• "Question!" Official music video [1] at YouTube
References
[1] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=gZBQsRz3xdU
Spiders 100
Spiders
"Spiders"
from the album System of a Down
Released February 1999
Format CD

Sound City
Van Nuys, CA
Research
Hollywood, CA
Length 3:35
Label American
"Sugar" "Spiders" "Chop

(1998) (1999) Suey!"
(2001)
"Spiders" is a song by System of a Down from their first album, also named System of a Down. The song was
featured on the Scream 3 soundtrack.
Music
"Spiders", like many of System of a Down's songs, is written in the key of C minor. The song relies heavily on the
Cm, Bb, and Eb chords, as well as Fm, Gm, Ab, B, and Db. "Spiders" uses 4/4 time at a slow tempo, and employs
drum-rolls and syncopation in the verses. The music can be described as haunting, ominous, dark, frightening, and
depressing with its dark melody and echoing vocal overdubs. Serj Tankian's vocals, while low and melodic in the
verses, become more energetic and dissonant in the refrains. The song's minor-key intro serves as a musical motif for
the rest of the song; it repeats throughout the song in its normal and raised third forms. After the second refrain,
Daron Malakian delivers a solo bridge that creates harmonic tension with its B and Db (non-key) chords. The song
ends with a soft vocal version of the intro motif.
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Music video
A music video was shot in 1999 and was directed by Charlie Deaux. Recently, a second version of the video has
surfaced on video sharing websites such as YouTube, featuring a more coherent timeline and more footage of the
band compared to the other actors.
Actress Joline Towers appears in the video clip. lksdfmkv
Track listing
1. "Spiders" Tankian Malakian 3:35
External links
• Song lyrics [1]
• "Spiders" Official music video [2] at YouTube
References
[1] http:/ / www. systemofadown. com/ words-soad. html#7
[2] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=SqZNMvIEHhs
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Sugar
"Sugar"
from the album System of a Down
Released September 27, 1998 and May 24, 1999
Format CD, Airplay, 7"

Sound City
Van Nuys, CA
Research
Hollywood, CA
Length 2:34
Label American
Writer(s) Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian
"Sugar" "Spiders"
(1998) (1999)
Single
The Demo cover of "Sugar".
"Sugar" is a song by the American alternative metal band System of a Down. It was released as a single and EP in
1998 and was taken from their self-titled debut album. The track's intense sound and edgy lyrics typify the group's
style.
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"Sugar" is one of System of a Down's first songs, having initially appeared on their first official demo tape. This
song has been played at most System of a Down concerts.
Also on the album version, it is very similar to its predecessor "Know" in music, time signature, and loosely related
lyrics.
The song is featured in the game Madden 10.
Music video
The music video for Sugar shows the band playing on a stage, with an American flag (which, throughout the song,
burns away), intercut with images of public violence, hangings, armies, nuclear footage of the Upshot-Knothole
Grable and footage from the German film Metropolis.
The video begins with a reenactment from the movie Network of a newsreporter saying:
"Good evening, I'm Eric Olas. NATO forces bomb Serbia and Kosovo. An unidentified man is being held
for questioning by the FBI for suspected links to last month's biological virus deaths. In local news, a
dog named Hero takes the grand prize at the annual- I wish I could tell you more pertinent news, but
we're in a rating system here, and the key factor is 'sensationalism'. They've got you running in circles, 9
to 5, *static, then TV image resets* and 5 to 9... you're mine! I tell you what they want you to know, and
you consider it the truth. Nobody is opening their eyes! Our global economy is depleting the world of
our lives and natural resources! AND ARE YOU HAPPY?! COME ON! I WORK FOR THE SYSTEM!"
It then cuts to the band. Tankian and Malakian are seen with their faces painted throughout the entire video,
drummer John Dolmayan is seen, though very briefly, wearing a gas mask, and bassist Odadjian is seen with his
beard braided and face paint also.
Also, when you hear the newsreporter say, "I'm Eric Olas," it sounds like he is saying "America Lost", which is
believed to be a possible message in the song.
It is also noticed that a television screen is shown flickering with the words 'Aspartame Kills!', possibly referring to
the song's name.
Due to the controversial nature of the video, it received little airplay. Channels such as Kerrang!TV were restricted
to showing the video after the 10pm watershed.
Track listing
All live tracks featured on this release were recorded on January 19, 1999 at Irving Plaza in New York City, NY.
Sugar (Single)
All lyrics written by Serj Tankian.
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No. Title Music Length
1. "Sugar" Odadjian, 2:34

Malakian
2. "Sugar" (Clean) Odadjian, 2:34

Malakian
Sugar (7" Single)

1. "Sugar" Odadjian, 2:34

Malakian
2. "War?" Malakian 2:47

(Live)
Sugar (7" Promo Single)

1. "Sugar" (Live) Odadjian, 2:23

Malakian
2. "Suite-Pee" (Live) Malakian 3:04
Sugar (EP.)
1. Untitled Odadjian, 2:34

Malakian
2. Untitled (Clean) Odadjian, 2:34

Malakian
3. Untitled Malakian 1:19
4. Untitled (Live) Odadjian, 2:24

Malakian
5. Untitled (Live) Malakian 2:44
6. Untitled Odadjian, 2:24

(Clean&Live) Malakian
7. Untitled Malakian 2:44

(Clean&Live)
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External links
• "Sugar" Official music video [1] at YouTube
References
[1] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=5vBGOrI6yBk
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Toxicity
"Toxicity"
Cover of the CD 2 UK Import of "Toxicity".

Released April 23, 2002
Format CD, Airplay

Cello Studios
Length 3:36
Label American
Writer(s) Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian
Producer Rick Rubin, Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian
"Chop "Toxicity" "Aerials"

Suey!" (2002) (2002)
(2001)
"Toxicity" is a single by System of a Down, released in 2002. It was originally released on the Toxicity album.
The writing credit for the song is Malakian/Odadjian/Tankian.
Although it never achieved the mainstream success of "Chop Suey!" and "B.Y.O.B.", Toxicity remains one of
System of a Down's most popular songs among fans. It is known for its dynamic chorus, aggressive vocals, and
prominent drum beat. The song was ranked #14 on VH1's 40 Greatest Metal Songs.[1]
"Toxicity" is a downloadable song for the music video game series Rock Band, and is a featured track in Guitar
Hero: Metallica.
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Awards
• The song made # 2 on the Y2KROQ Top 200 Songs of the Century.
Music video
The video was directed by Marcos Siega and Shavo Odadjian. The beginning of the video shows the streets of Los
Angeles, California, then cuts to the band. Daron Malakian can be seen wearing a Los Angeles Kings jersey with his
last name on the back most of the time in the video. During the verses, a projector shows homeless people lined
against the streets.
Track listing
Toxicity (Maxi-Single)
1. "Toxicity" Odadjian, 3:39

Malakian
2. "X" (Live) Malakian 3:02
3. "Suggestions" (Live) Malakian 2:44
4. "Marmalade" Malakian 2:59
5. "Toxicity" (Video) Odadjian, 3:43

Malakian
Toxicity (Australian Tour)


Malakian
4. "Sugar" (Video) Odadjian, 3:28

Malakian
Toxicity (UK Release)
CD1
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Malakian
CD2
1. "Toxicity" Tankian Odadjian, 3:41

Malakian
2. "Marmalade" Tankian Malakian 3:02
3. "Metro" (Berlin John Crawford 3:00

cover) Crawford
Toxicity (7" Limited Edition Single)


Malakian
2. "Störagéd" Malakian 1:19
Toxicity (Promo Single)
1. "Toxicity" Tankian Odadjian, 3:39

Malakian
2. "Prison Tankian, Malakian Malakian 1:58

Song"
3. "X" Tankian Malakian
External links
• "Toxicity" Official music video [2] at YouTube
References
[1] "VH1 40 Greatest Metal Songs", 1-4 May 2006, VH1 Channel, reported by VH1.com (http:/ / www. vh1. com/ shows/ dyn/ the_greatest/
103446/ episode_this_list. jhtml); last accessed September 10, 2006
[2] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=iywaBOMvYLI
War? 109
War?
"War?"
Song by System of a Down from the album System of a Down
Format CD, Airplay

Sound City
Van Nuys, CA
Research
Hollywood, CA
Genre Alternative metal, heavy metal
Length 2:40
Label American
System of a Down track listing
"Soil" "War?" "Mind"

(7) (8) (9)
"War?" is a single from System of a Down's eponymous debut album. A live version of the song is also a B-side
featured on the Sugar EP.
The song lyrics, "Who victored over, the Seljuks/When the Holy Land was taken/We will fight the heathens", as
with many of their songs, refers specifically to Armenian conflicts with Seljuk Turks.
This song can be generalized to mankind fighting wars for wealth and other material gains throughout the centuries
while coming up with great reasons for it; one of the first reasons given for such wars was that God commanded the
war. There is also a strong reminiscing presence about The Crusades in the lyrics.
In the pamphlet of the band's self-titled album, before the lyrics, are notes apparently from the band stating that "We
first fought the heathens in the name of religion, then Communism, and now in the name of drugs and terrorism",
and that "our excuses for world domination always change."
The song is changed a great deal when played live. The song features a Middle Eastern Intro, backing vocals,
keyboards, synths, and new lyrics. This new version was first performed at the band's show in Glasgow.
The song was used in the PlayStation game Apocalypse as part of the backdrop to a level wherein the game's
character passes by a video screen displaying the band and a dubbed performance of the song, albeit with Tankian's
aforementioned preface to live performances.
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Music video
The music video for War? features the band playing a live show. Unlike other music videos, this one is not dubbed
over with the studio release. Rather, it uses the audio that the band recorded for their third demo tape. In the
beginning of this video, tapes apparently showing events in the Vietnam War are played while Serj says "Freedom
will only be available through death!" three times. The first time, he says it as a whisper, then, he says it louder, and
screams the words for the third time. The video then cuts to Daron playing the guitar intro, while Serj shouts, "Praise
the lord and pass the ammunition! God wants you to go to war!" The entire band then breaks into the song.
External links
• "War?" Official music video [1] at YouTube
References
[1] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=F46r-_jPPHY
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Needles
"Needles"
Song by System of a Down from the album Toxicity
Format CD, Airplay
Recorded February 2001

Cello Studios
Genre Alternative metal, funk metal
Length 3:13
Label American

Tankian
Toxicity track listing
"Prison "Needles" "Deer

Song" (2) Dance"
(1) (3)
"Needles" is the second song in System of a Down's album Toxicity, and follows on from the previous track "Prison
Song".
"Needles" was written by Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian. The lyrics describe the dangers of drug abuse. The song
compares the feeling of drug addiction to "having a tapeworm"; i.e. the more you feed it the bigger it gets, but you
get nothing back from it.
After the second chorus, a bass riff leads into the bridge, where Malakian sings "I'm sitting in my room with a needle
in my hand, just waiting for the tomb of some old dying man" (again, following the theme of drug addiction). Later
in the song Tankian joins and leads into the last chorus, with his famous death growl.
The band has denied ever using drugs.
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Related bands and albums
Achozen
Achozen
Origin Los Angeles, USA
Genres Hip hop, experimental
Years active 2005–present
Labels urSESSION
Associated acts System of a Down

Killarmy
Wu-Tang Clan
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Website AcHoZeN on urSESSION

[1]
Members
Shavo Odadjian
RZA
Kinetic 9
Reverend William Burke
Achozen [pronounced: UH-choh-zen] (occasionally typeset as AcHoZeN) is a project by System of a Down bassist
Shavo Odadjian, Wu-Tang Clan member RZA, Killarmy member Kinetic 9, and Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Reverend
William Burke. In a recent interview, Odadjian stated the album would be released by September 2009, but the
album has since been pushed to be released in mid-2010.
Achozen is currently managed by Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group[2] alongside Afghan Raiders,
Alice in Chains, Cypress Hill, Deftones, The Fall of Troy, Revolution Mother, and System of a Down.[3]
Achozen's music style

The music of Achozen is described by one writer as "space hip hop, rap without a coast or even a planet. Instead,
each song revolves around a solar system of feeling. The album explores and exorcises a spectrum of emotions, as
each track delves into either pain, ecstasy, hate or hope. Utilizing sitar and violin, Shavo breaks the mold, playing
live instruments across the album, as he constructs beats with a cosmic fluidity"[4] . Odadjian has stated in an
interview that:
“
Achozen is a musical revolution. It is not just a band, it's a way of thinking."
”
Guest cameos on the AcHoZeN album flourish, and include those from John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers,
George Clinton, Sick Jacken of Psycho Realm, GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, Killah Priest, and others. RZA and
Shavo anticipate upcoming tours. Achozen also appears on the major motion picture, Babylon A.D., on which
Achozen song "Deuces" is heard at the introduction of the film.[5] Achozen's first live show was at the Key Club in
L.A in December 1, 2006.[6]
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On Friday, November 13, 2009 the second Achozen track "Salute/Sacrifice" was released exclusively as a free
download on Odadjian's online art district and networking site, urSESSION.com, from the upcoming AcHoZeN
debut album. The AcHoZeN album is anticipated to be released in mid-2010[7] .
Singles
Achozen has released two singles, the songs "Deuces" and "Salute/Sacrifice."
In "Deuces," much of the song is set over a fuzz bass pedal point that growls along in running sixteenth notes. The
lyrics are about life and death. At times, the vocal melody is doubled by a distorted lead guitar. Midway through the
song, there is a breakdown, and the fuzz bass stops, and is replaced by a synth line. This breakdown creates a sense
of anticipation, which is gratified when the heavy fuzz bass returns. Later in the song, virtuostic turntable scratching
is mixed in.
The song was used in the opening of the action sci-fi, blockbuster film Babylon A.D., starring Vin Diesel. The song
is used as the background to the sequence which introduces the mercenary character played by actor Vin Diesel.
Members
• Shavo Odadjian — vocals, guitar
• RZA — vocals, keyboards, samples, beats, guitar
• Kinetic 9 — vocals
• Reverend William Burke — vocals
Additional performers
• John the Baptist — vocals
• ShoGun Assasson — vocals
• 4th Disciple — Turn tables
Discography
• The Album (2010)[8]
External links
• Achozen [9] at MySpace
References
[1] http:/ / www. ursession. com/ achozen
[2] Velvethammer.net (http:/ / velvethammer. net/ band_list2. php?band_id=11)
[3] Velvet Hammer client list (http:/ / www. velvethammer. net/ clients. php)
[4] "Achozen: A Name to Remember" (http:/ / www. second-walk. com/ jfhome. php?subaction=showcomments& id=1211113131& archive=&
start_from=& ucat=4& )
[5] "Babylon A.D. Movie Credits" (http:/ / movies. yahoo. com/ movie/ 1809805797/ )
[6] "System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian: The Gibson Interview" (http:/ / www. gibson. com/ en-us/ Lifestyle/ Features/ System of a Down_s
Shavo Odadj/ )
[7] "Shavo Odadjian Releases a New Achozen Song for Free on Friday the 13th" (http:/ / wuforever. com/ index. php?option=com_content&
view=article& id=2861:shavo-odadjian-releases-a-new-achozen-song-for-free-on-friday-the-13th& catid=2)
[8] SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Releases New ACHOZEN Song (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. Net/ news.
aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=130350) blabbermouth.net (Roadrunner Records), November 13, 2009– retrieved December 1, 2009.
[9] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ achozen
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The Album
The Album[1]
Studio album by Achozen
Genre Hip hop, experimental
Label urSESSION
Producer Shavo Odadjian
Singles from The Album
1. "Deuces"
Released: April 22, 2008
2. "Salute/Sacrifice"
Released: November 13,
2009
The Album is the to-be-released[2] debut album by Achozen, a project created by System of a Down bassist Shavo
Odadjian, Wu-Tang Clan member RZA, Killarmy member Kinetic 9, and Wu-Tang affiliate Reverend William
Burke. The project's debut album was said to be released in July of '08, but was later set to be released in late
2008.[3] Odadjian later stated the album to be released before Summer 2009[4] , but recently stated the album would
be released by September.[5] The album was not released by this date however. The album is set to be released with a
special DVD with the album's main disc.[3] The album will also feature funk musician George Clinton (P-Funk), Red
Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante, Wu-Tang affiliate Killah Priest, Wu-Tang Clan member GZA, Sick
Jacken of Psycho Realm, and Leggezin Fin.[6]
Achozen's first song, "Deuces," was premiered online on April 22, 2008. Coincidentally, that date is also band
member Shavo Odadjian's birthday. Most of the songs listed in the possible inclusions section were featured in the
film Babylon A.D.,[3] [7] but were not included on the film's soundtrack. "Deuces" was also featured in the UK trailer
for the film.
In a blog released on Achozen's official MySpace on December 29, 2008, Achozen announced, "The Achozen album
is being mixed as we speak by Logan Mader (Machine Head and Soulfly) and will be finished by the middle of
January!" In an interview with ZAk of SOADFans.com in April 2009, Shavo said that, "The album is recorded and
mastered ..and everything, I just came back from New York, meeting people there, went very well.. I'm in the
process of looking for a label."[2]
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Track listing
Confirmed songs
• "Deuces" - 3:30
• "Salute/Sacrifice" - 4:50
Possible inclusions
Song title Other notes Other release
"Rollindissgeyes" [3] [7]

Featured in Babylon A.D.
"Immaculate" With Walter Reed and Shukura Holiday
"Foreshadow"
"Digital Slaps"
"Deuces" (Reprise)
"Build your Enemies"
"Blade Runner 0.8"
"A Single Moment"
"Late Trip"
"Exit"
"Fabric Lives" [2]

Mentioned in an interview with SOADFans.com
Personnel
Achozen
• Shavo Odadjian — vocals[2] , beats[8] , guitars[8] [2] , bass[8] [2] , sitar[8] , drums[2] , violin[2]
• RZA — vocals, keyboards, samples, beats
• Kinetic 9 — vocals
• Reverend William Burke — vocals
Additional Musicians
• George Clinton[6]
• John Frusciante[6]
• Killah Priest[6]
• GZA[6]
• Sick Jacken[6]
• Leggezin Fin[6]
Production
• Logan Mader — mixing
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References
[1] SYSTEM OF A DOWN Bassist Releases New ACHOZEN Song (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. Net/ news.
aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=130350) Blabbermouth.net. 2009-11-13. Retrieved 2009-11-27.
[2] A-Shavo-zen (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article673. htm). SOADFans.com. April 18, 2009. .
[3] Florino, Rick (September 7, 2008). Shavo to Appear Live on Leno, People Festival & others (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ Article646. htm).
SOADFans.com. .
[4] Shavo's in the Studio recording with Chameleon Conductor (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article663. htm). SOADFans.com. January 29, 2009. .
[5] system of a down, wu tang clan interview about new music Achozen (http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=ipEKNZsJ968)
[6] urSESSION - AcHoZeN - LOS ANGELES - United States (http:/ / ursession. com/ achozen)
[7] ReelSoundtrack — Music Soundtrack from Movies, Games, Ads, TV (http:/ / www. reelsoundtrack. com/ index. php?act=movie_details&
id=50293). .
[8] System Shavo And Wu-Tang RZA Promote Positivity With Achozen (http:/ / www. ultimate-guitar. com/ news/ video_news/
system_shavo_and_wu_tang_rza_promote_positivity_with_achozen. html). Ultimate-Guitar.com. January 21, 2009. .
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Mt. Helium
Mt. Helium
Also known as The Apex Theory
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Years active 1999 — present
Labels Dreamworks Records, TOYS.of.the.MASSES.
Associated acts System of a Down, VoKee
Members
Art Karamian
David Hakopyan
Sammy J. Watson
Former members
Ontronik Khachaturian
Mt. Helium is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California, formerly known as The Apex
Theory. The band has released two studio albums and three extended plays to date.
History
The Apex Theory was formed in 1999 by Armenian-American Los Angeles musicians Ontronik Khachaturian, Art
Karamian and David Hakopyan. Drummer Sammy J. Watson joined the band after they were unable to find a
committed drummer.[1] The band released their first extended play, Extendemo, in 2000. The following year, they
signed with DreamWorks Records,[2] releasing their second EP, The Apex Theory on October 9, 2001.[1] The band
performed at the main stage during the 2001 Warped Tour,[3] [4] and as co-headliners at the 2002 MTV2 tour.[1]
On April 2, 2002, the band released their debut album, Topsy-Turvy. It peaked at #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers
chart and #157 on the Billboard 200.[5] Months after the album's release, Khachaturian left the band,[2] and they
began to audition new vocalists before deciding that Karamian would take over as the band's vocalist.[6] [7] The band
released an EP in 2004 entitled inthatskyissomethingwatching. After changing their name to Mt. Helium, the band
released their second album, Faces as a digital download on June 3, 2008.[8]
Musical style
Mt. Helium's style has been predominately described as alternative rock. Former vocalist Ontronik Khachaturian
described the band's sound as a "heavy Mediterranean groove".[1] [9] Michigan Daily writer Sonya Sutherland wrote
that "The Apex Theory combines a heavy drum support, melodic guitars and honey sweet vocals to provide an
entertaining and emotional message."[9] The band's musical style was influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
and Near Eastern music.[9]
MTV News writer Jon Wiederhorn wrote that "the Apex Theory's multi-textured music [...] combines metal,
prog-rock, Mediterranean music and even jazz. And the off-kilter rhythm, skittering drums, whirlpool guitars and
aggressive vocals of 'Shhh ... (Hope Diggy)' are a perfect taster for the band's debut album".[10]
Mt. Helium 118
Band members
Current members
• Art Karamian — guitar, vocals[7]
• David Hakopyan — bass[1]
• Sammy J. Watson — drums[1]
Former members
• Ontronik Khachaturian — vocals[6] (1999–2002)
Discography
Studio albums
• Topsy-Turvy (2002)
• Faces (2008)
References
[1] Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography of The Apex Theory" (http:/ / allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& =11:d9foxql0ldje~T1). Allmusic. .
Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[2] Iannini, Tommaso (2003) "The Apex Theory" (in Italian) Nu metal Giunti pp. 22–23 ISBN 8809030516
[3] MacDonald, Patrick (June 29, 2001). "Punk rock and extreme sports collide at Vans Warped Tour" (http:/ / community. seattletimes.
nwsource. com/ archive/ ?date=20010629& slug=vans29). The Seattle Times. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[4] Burr, Ramiro (September 7, 2002). "Apex Theory set for Ozzfest Quartet mixes hard rock, funk" (http:/ / nl. newsbank. com/ nl-search/ we/
Archives?p_product=SAEC& p_theme=saec& p_action=search& p_maxdocs=200& p_topdoc=1& p_text_direct-0=0F5FA1A9991C7683&
p_field_direct-0=document_id& p_perpage=10& p_sort=YMD_date:D& s_trackval=GooglePM). San Antonio Express-News. . Retrieved 15
December 2008.
[5] "Charts and awards for Topsy Turvy" (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:3vftxqe0ldte~T3). Allmusic. . Retrieved 13
December 2008.
[6] "For The Record: Quick News On Limp Bizkit, Wes Borland, Apex Theory, Coal Chamber, Rival Schools, Kiss & More" (http:/ / www. mtv.
com/ news/ articles/ 1458771/ 11192002/ rival_schools. jhtml). MTV News. November 19, 2002. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[7] "For The Record: Quick News On Mary J. Blige, Guided By Voices, Kid Rock, Elephant Man, Metallica, Billy Joel & More" (http:/ / www.
mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1486602/ 20040426/ blige_mary_j. jhtml). MTV News. April 26, 2004. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[8] "ASIN: B001A660KW" (http:/ / www. amazon. com/ dp/ B001A660KW/ ). Amazon.com. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[9] Sutherland, Sonya (November 12, 2001). "World music collides in Apex Theory" (http:/ / www. michigandaily. com/ content/
world-music-collides-apex-theory). Michigan Daily. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[10] Wiederhorn, Jon (March 1, 2002). "Apex Theory Offer 'Hope' To Metal — Diggy-Da" (http:/ / www. mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1452687/
20020228/ apex_theory. jhtml). MTV News. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
The Apex Theory (EP)

The Apex Theory
EP by The Apex Theory
Released October 9, 2001
Genre Alternative rock
Label DreamWorks
Producer Don Gilmore
[1]
• Allmusic link
Mt. Helium chronology
Extendemo The Apex Topsy-Turvy

(2000) Theory (2002)
(2001)
The Apex Theory is the second extended play by Mt. Helium, formerly The Apex Theory. Released on October 9,
2001, it was the band's first release on a major label.[2] [3]
Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Shhh... (Hope Diggy)" 3:20
2. "Bullshed" 4:58
3. "Swing This" 2:19
4. "4RA's" 2:49
5. "Trust Ease" 5:29

Personnel
The Apex Theory
• Ontronik — vocals
• Art Karamian — guitar
• Dave Hakopyan — bass
• Sammy J. Watson — drums
References
[1] http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:wcfpxqr0ldde
[2] Wilson, MacKenzie. "Biography of The Apex Theory" (http:/ / allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& =11:d9foxql0ldje~T1). Allmusic. .
Retrieved 15 December 2008.
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Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy
Studio album by The Apex Theory
Released April 2, 2002
Genre Alternative rock
Label DreamWorks
Producer Don Gilmore
[1]
• Allmusic link
Mt. Helium chronology
The Apex Topsy-Turvy Lightpost

Theory (2002) (2007)
(2001)
Singles from Topsy-Turvy
1. "Shh...(Hope Diggy)"
Released: 2002
2. "Apossibly"
Released: 2002
Topsy-Turvy is the debut album of Mt. Helium, formerly The Apex Theory. Released on April 2, 2002, it is the
band's last release with vocalist Ontronik Khachaturian, who left the band shortly after the album's release.[2] After
attempting to audition for a new vocalist, it was decided that guitarist Art Karamian would take over as the band's
vocalist.[3] [4] Topsy-Turvy peaked at #6 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #157 on the Billboard 200.[5]
Track listing
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No. Title Length
1. "Add Mission" 3:35
2. "Mucus Shifters" 2:30
3. "Come Forth" 3:16
4. "Shhh... (Hope Diggy)" 3:20
5. "Drown Ink" 3:09
6. "Bullshed" 4:59
7. "That's All!" 3:25
8. "Bravo" 3:08
9. "Apossibly" 4:14
10. "Right Foot" 3:52
11. "Aisle Always" 3:54
12. "In Books" 3:59
Personnel
The Apex Theory
• Ontronik Khachaturian — vocals
• Art Karamian — guitar
• Dave Hakopyan — bass
• Sammy J. Watson — drums
References
[1] http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& token=& sql=10:3vftxqe0ldte~T1
[3] "For The Record: Quick News On Limp Bizkit, Wes Borland, Apex Theory, Coal Chamber, Rival Schools, Kiss & More" (http:/ / www. mtv.
com/ news/ articles/ 1458771/ 11192002/ rival_schools. jhtml). MTV News. November 19, 2002. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[4] "For The Record: Quick News On Mary J. Blige, Guided By Voices, Kid Rock, Elephant Man, Metallica, Billy Joel & More" (http:/ / www.
mtv. com/ news/ articles/ 1486602/ 20040426/ blige_mary_j. jhtml). MTV News. April 26, 2004. . Retrieved 15 December 2008.
[5] "Charts and awards for Topsy Turvy" (http:/ / www. allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:3vftxqe0ldte~T3). Allmusic. . Retrieved 13
December 2008.
Scars on Broadway (band)

Scars on Broadway
Scars on Broadway members in 2008 (from left to right): Cifarelli, Perez, Malakian, Shamoun and Dolmayan.
Genres Alternative metal, experimental rock, experimental metal
Years active 2003

2006–2008
2010–present
Labels [1]
Interscope
Associated acts System of a Down, Amen, Axis of Justice, The Chronicles of Israfel, Hella, Pulse Ultra, Scum, Team Sleep,
DKFXP
Website [1]
Official site
Members
Daron Malakian
Franky Perez
Danny Shamoun
Dominic Cifarelli
John Dolmayan
Former members
Casey Chaos
Zach Hill
Greg Kelso
Scars on Broadway is an American rock band, founded by System of a Down members Daron Malakian and John
Dolmayan.[2] The band's eponymous debut album was released on July 29, 2008.
In late 2008, the band entered a hiatus, with Malakian citing a lack of enthusiasm and "his heart not being into
touring", as the primary reasons for the band's cessation. In April 2010, the band announced a gig The Troubador,
Los Angeles on May 2, 2010. However, the band has not performed since or officially ended the hiatus.[3]
History
Early incarnation (2003)

In 2003, Daron Malakian (lead guitar and vocals), Greg Kelso (rhythm guitar), Casey Chaos (vocals), and Zach Hill
(drums) recorded a demo tape entitled "Ghetto Blaster Rehearsals" credited to the name Scars on Broadway.
However, in 2007, an official letter appeared on the band's website that stated that these tracks are not in any way
affiliated with Malakian's later project Scars on Broadway. Incidentally, these demo sessions produced "BYOB,"
which would be a major hit for System of a Down in 2005.
Self-titled debut album (2005–2008)

In December 2005, Malakian stated in an interview that he "could release ten solo records tomorrow." and that he
has"tons of material laying around. After these albums, - (Mezmerize and Hypnotize) - I'm gonna go off to learn how
to brain and do something on my own, just like Serj. And no, System of a Down is not breaking up. We're just gonna
do like KISS and put out our own solo records."
Following System's hiatus, Malakian announced his latest project — Scars on Broadway — a band which would
include System of a Down bassist, Shavo Odadjian, and himself. Ultimately, Odadjian was not involved with the
band, and instead System drummer, John Dolmayan became a member.
After Malakian and Dolmayan experimented with different musicians, for a period of nine months in 2007 - 2008 the
band took form and forged its sound in intense rehearsals and recording sessions under Malakian’s direction, at his
home studio and Sunset Sound; with musicians Danny Shamoun on keyboards, Dominic Cifarelli on bass, and
Franky Perez on guitar and backing vocals. In keeping secrecy from the press, the additional members adopted the
title “the unofficial members”.
The band's website featured a countdown timer, counting down to 15:00 PST of March 28, 2008. Additionally,
above the timer, in quotation marks was the phrase "They say it's all about to end." When the countdown ended, the
song "They Say", was made available on the site. The song is also available for listening on the band's official
MySpace page. It is no longer available as a free download.
Scars on Broadway played their first live show April 11, 2008 at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, CA. They
have also confirmed to be playing with Metallica at KFMA Day 2008 in Tucson, AZ[4] . On January 22, 2008 Scars
on Broadway were announced to be performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 26, 2008[5]
. On May 17 of that year, the band also performed at the sixteenth annual KROQ Weenie Roast. Additional tour
dates were announced on their official website on the 30th of May [5] .
On May 2, 2008, Scars announced on their official website that their debut album, Scars on Broadway, would be
released on the 28th and 29 July.
Starting from May 28, 2008, "They Say" is available for purchase at iTunes Music store. On July 20, 2008, "They
Say" was featured as iTunes' Free Single of the Week. On June 20 Scars on Broadway released a teaser for their
single "They Say" on a MySpace bulletin. In the teaser, the video is said to premiere soon.
"They Say" was also included in the end of 2008 Kerrang! compilation album, amongst other popular and new rock
music by various artists.
The video for their first single "They Say" premiered on Yahoo's music page on June 27. The song "Chemicals" was
made available to listen to on the band's MySpace page on July 8.
On July 25, it was announced that "They Say" would be a downloadable track for the video game Rock Band on July
29 for Xbox 360 and July 31 for PS3. [6] "They Say" will also appear on Guitar Hero 5.
On July 28, 2008, Scars On Broadway was released to critical acclaim, with Kerrang! giving it a rare '5 K' rating.
Also on July 28, Scars on Broadway played a record release show at the Union Station in Los Angeles.
Hiatus and USO tour (2008–2009)

In late 2008, Malakian announced via the band's website that their headlining tour to promote the album's release,
which included an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, would be cancelled with no plans of rescheduling. Malakian
cited his lack of enthusiasm and "his heart not being into touring" as the chief reasons behind the cancellation.
Although no official confirmation was released, interviews with both bassist Dominic Cifarelli and drummer John
Dolmayan seemed to confirm that the band was finished.[7] [8]
However, in May 2009 when asked if the band would ever record or perform again, drummer John Dolmayan stated:
"I’m not sure, but I do miss it."[9]
In June 2009, Perez announced via his official myspace [10] that he was in the studio collaberating with Velvet
Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner.[11] [12] To date they have released three song for free via the Franky Perez official
website [13][14] [15] [16] under the pseudonym of DKFXP, a combination of the initials of Franky and Kushner.
In August 2009, Dolmayan, Perez, Shamoun, and Cifarelli as Scars on Broadway traveled to Iraq for a USO tour
across the U.S. army bases. Their setlist consisted of covers well as a few Scars songs. Perez stated on his Twitter
that "the Scars tunes sound amazing but they're not the same without D..." He also stated before they left that
Malakian had given them his blessing.
In October, Perez stated on his twitter account that he and bandmate John Dolmayan were jamming with Weezer
bassist Scott Shriner and Velvet Revolver guitarist Dave Kushner, who Perez had been working with before.[17] He
also stated that he had been in the studio with Malakian.
On October 31, 2009, Malakian performed with Perez, Dolmayan, and System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian for
Odadjian's Holloween party at the Roxy. The group performed a System of a Down song ("Suite-Pee"), a Scars on
Broadway song ("They Say") as well as an unknown song. It was the first time that Malakian had been in the public
eye for a year. Soon after, their photographer Greg Waterman had posted a message on Myspace saying "I'm not
supposed to say anything, but Scars will be playing again," hinting that Scars might be coming back soon.
Comeback (2010–present)
On April 13, 2010, Scars on Broadway announced that they were performing a show at The Troubadour in West
Hollywood, California on Sunday, May 2, 2010.[3] The band, this time the complete line-up (with Malakian on lead
vocals and guitar), performed all but 1 song from their album (the song Kill Each Other/Live Forever) as well as a
new song dubbed by the bands setlist as "Talkin' Shit." They also played a cover song "Forever My Queen" by the
band Pentagram. System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian played guitar with the band on two songs ("Cute
Machines" and "They Say"). On August 20th, 2010, the band played a show at the Avalon. The first 500 people in
line received a vinyl recording of their new song "Fucking".
On July 29, 2010, they released a new song "Fucking" onto the website http://www.armageddoncomealive.com/
Musical style
From its early days, Daron Malakian always addressed the project as just rock, and "a lot more rock driven, although
there will be some metal influences in the System of a Down style". On what direction the debut album would take,
Malakian states: "It will probably be something electronic mixed in with traditional Armenian and thrash, death,
black, and doom metal influences. When the music comes out, it will still be structured, just like System of a Down's
music is." In a later interview, Malakian stated that the music would be influenced by classic rock acts such as David
Bowie, Brian Eno, Neil Young, and Roxy Music. He also stated that he shifted his songwriting from System of a
Down's frazzled metal to more song-based work, inspired by Neil Young and David Bowie. "I don't feel we're the
mosh-pit band," says Malakian. "That's just where I'm comfortable as a writer right now," he said, hinting at the
band's rock over metal music approach.
Band members
Current
• Daron Malakian - lead vocals, lead guitar (2003, 2006–2008, 2010–present)
• John Dolmayan - drums, percussion (2006–present)
• Franky Perez — guitar, vocals (2008–present), lead vocals (2009)
• Danny Shamoun — keyboards, percussion (2008–present)
• Dominic Cifarelli — bass guitar (2008–present)
Former
• Casey Chaos — lead vocals (2003)
• Zach Hill — drums, percussion (2003)
• Greg Kelso — rhythm guitar (2003)
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions Certifications

(sales
US AUS DUT FIN GER NZ SWE SWI UK
thresholds)
AUS FRE
2008 Scars on Broadway 17 43 22 83 88 14 23 54 26 58 41

• Released: July 29, 2008
• Label: Interscope
• Format: CD, CD/DVD, LP, digital download
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.
83 ,000+
Demos
• 2003: Ghetto Blaster Rehearsals
Singles
Year Song Peak chart positions Album
U.S. U.S. U.S. UK CAN

UK CAN
Mod Main Rock Rock
2008 "They Say" — 15 25 — 4 — 42 Scars on

Broadway
"World Long Gone" — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart

Music videos
Year Title Director(s)
2008 "They Say" Paul Minor
[18]
"World Long Gone" Joel
[19]
Schumacher
External links
• Scars on Broadway's official website [1]
• Scars on Broadway's Main Fan-Site! [20]
• Scars on Broadway [21] at MySpace
• Scars On Broadway on SOADFans [22]
• Scars on Broadway at Velvet Hammer site [23]
• Video-interview with Daron from Scars On Broadway, recorded in Amsterdam, early 2008 [24]
• Scars On Broadway on Amazon US [25]
• Interview with John Dolmayan from Culturedeluxe Magazine [26]
References
[1] Scars signs with Interscope Records :: The Official Unofficial System of a Down Site! (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/
PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-22583-start-0. htm)
[2] "Scars on Broadway : About" (http:/ / www. scarsonbroadway. com/ bio/ ). . Retrieved 6 March 2010.
[3] http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/ news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=138438
[4] Scars On Broadway: KFMA Day (http:/ / officialscarsonbroadway. blogspot. com/ 2008/ 03/ kfma-day_31. html)
[5] Scars on Broadway website (http:/ / www. scarsonbroadway. com)
[6] http:/ / www. rockband. com/ forums/ showthread. php?t=66397
[7] Scars' bassist says, Scars on Broadway is pretty much over :: The Official Unofficial System of a Down site! (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/
Article665. htm)
[8] Informal question/answer session with John Dolmayan :: The Official Unofficial System of a Down site (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/
PNphpBB2-viewtopic-t-25429-postdays-0-postorder-asc. htm)
[9] Lindsay, Andrew (2009-05-17). "Interview: John Dolmayan (System of a Down/Scars on Broadway)" (http:/ / stereokill. net/ 2009/ 05/ 17/
interview-john-dolmayan-system-of-a-down-scars-on-broadway/ ). Stereokill.net. . Retrieved 2009-05-17.
[10] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ frankyperez
[11] "Me And Kush" (http:/ / blogs. myspace. com/ index. cfm?fuseaction=blog. view& friendId=420061944& blogId=495857456). MySpace.
2009-06-20. . Retrieved 2010-02-02.
[12] "10 Things You Didn’t Know About Franky Perez" (http:/ / www. classicrockmagazine. com/ news/
10-things-you-didnt-know-about-franky-perez/ ). Classic Rock. 2009-07-03. . Retrieved 2010-02-02.
[13] http:/ / www. frankyperezmusic. com/
[14] "Party Of One — Free Download" (http:/ / blogs. myspace. com/ index. cfm?fuseaction=blog. view& friendId=420061944&
blogId=510877971). MySpace. 2009-09-19. . Retrieved 2010-02-02.
[15] "Free FXP Mp3" (http:/ / blogs. myspace. com/ index. cfm?fuseaction=blog. view& friendId=420061944& blogId=518681399). MySpace.
2009-11-16. . Retrieved 2010-02-02.
[16] "Codes for FXP songs posted to date" (http:/ / blogs. myspace. com/ index. cfm?fuseaction=blog. view& friendId=420061944&
blogId=520649067). MySpace. 2009-12-01. . Retrieved 2010-02-02.
[17] "Scott Shriner, Dave Kushner, John Dolmayan, and I got together..." (http:/ / twitter. com/ FrankyPerez/ status/ 4896967770). Twitter.
2009-10-15. . Retrieved 2010-02-02.
[18] Scars on Broadway Official Site (http:/ / scarsonbroadway. com/ news/ detail. aspx?nid=16088)
[19] (http:/ / www. videostatic. com/ vs/ interscope/ index. html)
[20] http:/ / www. scarsonbroadway. su/
[21] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ scarsonbroadway
[22] http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ Scars_on_Broadway. htm
[23] http:/ / www. velvethammer. net/ band_list2. php?band_id=22
[24] http:/ / www. revu. nl/ 11824. Video-interview_met_Scars_on_Broadway
[25] http:/ / www. amazon. com/ Scars-Broadway/ dp/ B001BMKOZW

[26] http:/ / www. culturedeluxe. com/ news_item. asp?id=4859
Scars on Broadway (album)

Scars on Broadway
Studio album by Scars on Broadway
Released July 29, 2008
Recorded 2007-2008
Sunset Sound Studios
Los Angeles, CA
Steakhouse Studio
North Hollywood, CA
Genre Alternative metal, experimental rock, experimental metal
Length 45:04
48:44 (Japan)
50:42 (iTunes)
51:08 (Best Buy/UK)
Label Interscope
Producer Daron Malakian
[1]
• AbsolutePunk.net (66%) link
[2]
• Allmusic link
[3]
• The Aquarian (C-) link
[4]
• Kerrang!
• Rock Sound
Scars on Broadway chronology
Ghetto Blaster Scars on

Rehearsals Broadway
(2003) (2008)
Singles from Scars on Broadway
1. "They Say"
[5]
Released: March 28, 2008
2. "World Long Gone"
Scars on Broadway is the debut album by Scars on Broadway, a band consisting of System of a Down members
Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan. The album contains fifteen tracks, all written by Malakian.
As of April 2010, the album has sold 83,000 copies in the US.[6]
Album
Writing and recording process

On what direction his album will take, Malakian states:
"It will probably be something very heavy mixed in with traditional Armenian and thrash, death, doom,
black and dark metal influences. When, or even if, the music comes out, it will still be structured, just
like System of a Down's music is."
This electronic idea was demonstrated in all 2005 concerts in which Malakian, instead of merely singing the chorus
to the song "Sugar" or "War?," as well as "Old School Hollywood" from Mezmerize, distorted his voice
electronically with a Vocoder. Daron, in a recent interview, has said that the sound will be influenced by classic rock
such as David Bowie, Brian Eno, Yes, Neil Young, and Roxy Music. Malakian has shifted his songwriting away
from SOAD's frazzled metal to more song-based work. "I don't feel we're the mosh-pit band," says Malakian. "That's
just where I'm comfortable as a writer right now."
Scars on Broadway began recording on September 27, 2007. For the recording of their debut album, the two will be
"accompanied by some great musicians."[7] On December 6, 2007, the drum tracks for the album had been finished
and the band moved into the next stage of recording.[8] On July 25, the band released a teaser for the album featuring
the song "Babylon"[9]
The band has released "They Say" as their first airplay single. It was accompanied by a video that was shot and
released in late June.[10]
The song "Enemy" contains a part of the System of a Down song unofficially referred to as "Drugs", a live-only song
that Daron would often play in between songs.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Daron Malakian.
No. Title Length
1. "Serious" 2:08
2. "Funny" 2:55
3. "Exploding/Reloading" 2:15
4. "Stoner Hate" 2:00
5. "Insane" 3:07
6. "World Long Gone" 3:16
7. "Kill Each Other/Live Forever" 3:05
8. "Babylon" 3:56
9. "Chemicals" 3:13
10. "Enemy" 3:03
11. "Universe" 4:15
12. "3005" 2:54

13. "Cute Machines" 3:03
14. "Whoring Streets" 3:01
15. "They Say" 2:48
Japanese Edition
No. Title Length
16. "Hungry 3:29

Ghost"
iTunes Edition
No. Title Length
16. "Scars on Broadway" (Instrumental) 2:50
17. "They Say" (Music Video / Pre-Order Only) 2:48
Best Buy Bonus DVD / UK Edition
No. Title Length
1. "The Making of "They Say" (video) 3:10
2. "They Say" (music video) 2:54
Charts
Charts (2008) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart 43
Swedish Albums Chart 54
German Albums Chart 23
UK Albums Chart 41
Billboard 200 17
Austrian Albums Chart 22
Finnish Albums Chart 14
French Albums Chart 88
Dutch Albums Chart 83
New Zealand Albums Chart 26
Swiss Albums Chart 58

Personnel
Scars on Broadway is:
• Daron Malakian — vocals, guitars, bass guitars, keyboards/organs/mellotrons
• Produced by: Daron Malakian
• Engineered by: Dave Schiffman
• Additional Engineering and Editing by: John Silas Cranfield
• Recorded @ Sunset Sound Studios: North Hollywood, CA
• Assisted by: Clifton Allen
• Additional Recording @ Steakhouse Studio: North Hollywood, CA
• Mixed by: Ryan Williams @ Pulse Recording: Los Angeles, CA
• Mastered by: Eddy Schreyer @ Oasis Mastering: Burbank, CA
• Legal Representation: Jon Blaufarb
• Business Management: David Weise & Jacob Jackel for David Weise & Associates, Inc.
• A&R for Interscope: Martin Kierszenbaum and Ben Gordon
• Additional Performances by: Franky Perez and Danny Shamoun
• Artwork by Vartan Malakian
• Cover and Inlay Art by Sandra Cand
• Package Design by Brandy Flower
References
[1] http:/ / www. absolutepunk. net/ showthread. php?t=526681
[2] http:/ / allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:0ifoxzykld6e/
[3] http:/ / www. theaquarian. com/ 2008/ 07/ 23/ scars-on-broadway-scars-on-broadway/
[4] http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ reviews/ album/ 21858801/ review/ 21883972/ scars_on_broadway/
[5] They Say Digital release on May 27 2008 :: SOADFans :: The Official UnOfficial System Of a Down Site! (http:/ / soadfans. com/
Article604. htm)
[6] http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/ news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=138438& utm_source=feedburner&
utm_medium=feed& utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ blabbermouth+ (Blabbermouth. net%27s+ Daily+ Headlines)& utm_content=Twitter
[7] Scars on Broadway website (http:/ / www. scarsonbroadway. com)
[8] Scars on Broadway (System of a Down) Announce Live Debut (http:/ / www. antimusic. com/ news/ 08/ april/
16Scars_on_Broadway_(System_of_a_Down)_Announce_Live_Debut. shtml)
[9] YouTube - Scars On Broadway - Babylon Album Teaser (http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=n-6kcC1RhrQ)
[10] Scars on Broadway to release a new single July 8 :: SOADFans :: The Official UnOfficial System Of a Down Site! (http:/ / www. soadfans.
com/ Article623. htm)
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Serart
Serart
Studio album by Serart
Released May 6, 2003 [1]

[2]
April 21, 2009 (Deluxe Edition)
Genre [1]
Experimental, experimental rock
Length 43:53
51:39 (Deluxe Edition)
Label Serjical Strike/Columbia

87184 (CD)
Serjical Strike (Deluxe Edition)
Producer Serj Tankian, Arto Tunçboyacıyan
[3]
• Allmusic: link
Serart is a collaboration album by two international Armenian musicians: Serj Tankian ("Ser-"), lead singer of
System of a Down, and folk multi-instrumentalist Arto Tunçboyacıyan ("-art"). It was the first release on Tankian's
own label, Serjical Strike Records.
In 2008, Arto Tunçboyacıyan confirmed in an interview that a second album is planned. However, due to heavy
schedules and lack of prioritisation, the album "won't be recorded anytime soon."
The album was re-released in a "Deluxe Edition" on April 21, 2009, along with "Sun Angle Calculator" and the two
remixes from the Serart Sampler.[2]
Promo CD
A promo CD of the album was made.
• The track "If You Can Catch Me" was named "If I Can Catch 404" on the promo.
• The track "The Walking Xperiment" was named "The Walking X-Periment".
Track listing
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1. "Intro" Serj Tankian 0:38
2. "Cinema" Tankian 3:59
3. "Devil's Wedding" Arto Tunçboyacıyan 4:08
4. "The Walking Xperiment" Tankian 3:33
5. "Black Melon" Tunçboyacıyan 3:36
6. "Metal Shock" Tunçboyacıyan 0:31
7. "Save the Blonde" Tankian 3:14
8. "Love is the Peace" Tunçboyacıyan 2:32
9. "Leave Melody Counting Fear" Tankian 3:45
10. "Gee-Tar" Tankian 1:11
11. "Claustrophobia" Tankian 1:36
12. "Narina" Tunçboyacıyan, Jenna Ross 5:31
13. "Zumba" Tunçboyacıyan 0:53
14. "Facing the Plastic" Tankian 3:46
15. "If You Can Catch Me" Tunçboyacıyan 1:03
16. "I Don't Want to Go Back Empty-Handed" Tunçboyacıyan 4:08
17. "Facing the Plastic" (Mindless Self Indulgence Remix) (Deluxe Edition Bonus Track) Tankian, James Euringer 3:56
18. "Narina" (Bill Laswell Remix — Radio Edit) (Deluxe Edition Bonus Track) Tunçboyacıyan, Ross 3:50
DVD
• Short film "Sun Angle Calculator"
Sampler EP
Serart Sampler is a promo sampler CD released by the band's label to promote their self-titled debut album.
Track listing
1. "Serart Album Overture" (Special DJ Mix by Serj Tankian with samples from every track) 12:39
2. "Narina" (Bill Laswell Remix — Radio Edit) Tunçboyacıyan, Ross 3:58
3. "Facing the Plastic" (Mindless Self Indulgence Remix) Tankian, Euringer 3:50
4. "EPK" 4:50
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Personnel
• Artist: Serj Tankian and Arto Tunçboyacıyan
• Executive Producer and A&R: Serj Tankian
• Co-Executive Producer: Peter Bahlawanian
• Songs 1-16 Arranged and Produced by Serj and Arto
• Serj: Placebo Effect Instrumentation Farming Fiscal Phoentics
• Arto: Avant-Garde Folk Master Tuning Survival to Experience
• Shavo AKA Tactic: Turning the Tablets on Narina, whilst The Walking Xperiment experiences Metal Shock
• Jenna Ross: Dances Vocally, Entranced by the Vision of Her Soul at the Devil's Wedding
• Vahe Marzbetuny: Objects to the Devil's Wedding Brandishing Unsheathed Sword
• Sevag: Introduces the Hurricane to the Devil's Wedding
• Tracks 1-16 Recorded by Luck in North Hollywood, CA, with the Help of Armen and His Birds
• Tracks 1-16 Mixed at Crystal Lake Sound Studios in Glendale, CA, by Bedros the "Sunrise" Man
• Tracks 1-16 Mastered at Ocean Way in Hollywood, CA, by Alan Yoshida-ian
• Tracks 1-16 ReMastered at Buzzbomb Studios in Anaheim, CA, by Paul Miner
• Track 17 Additional Music Written, Programmed and Mixed by James Euringer & Reproduced by the James
Sisters
• Track 18 Reconstruction & Mix Translation by Bill Laswell, Engineered by Bob Musso at Orange Sound Studio
in Orange, NJ & Mastered by Michael Fossenkemper at Turtle Tone Studios
• Sara Newkirk Creating Dominion Over Networking Hailstorms After the Rains
• George Tonikian: Hey Homie, Call Everyone, Go Everywhere Today, and Do Everything Ok? Great?
• Peter: Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater, Went to School, Now He'll Eat Her
• Art Direction: Brandy Flower
• Cover Images: Bob Sacha
• Studio Collage & Shoe Image: Ari Michelson
• All Other Photos: Serj
External links
• Serjical Strike Records [4]
References
[1] Serart (album) at Allmusic (http:/ / allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& token=& sql=10:fzfyxq8aldae)
[2] Serj to re-release SERART (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Article672. htm). SOADFans.com. April 10, 2009. .
[3] http:/ / allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& token=& sql=10:fzfyxq8aldae
[4] http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=9
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VoKee
VoKee
Years active 2004 – Present
Associated acts The Apex Theory, System of a Down
Website [7]
http:/ / www. vokeemusic. com
Members
Ontronik
Colby
VoKee is an alternative rock, California-based band featuring former Apex Theory vocalist and ex-System of a
Down drummer, Ontronik (formerly known by the nickname "Andy").
Biography
After leaving The Apex Theory in November 2002, VoKee vocalist Ontronik began a short-lived solo project. Not
finding what he was looking for musically, however, Ontronik put his solo project on an indefinite hiatus and
founded VoKee in early 2004.
In 2005, VoKee released a free promotional EP entitled Pre-Motional Songs at local shows and to members of the
band's "Street Brigade" (promotional street team) or anyone else who e-mailed the band requesting the disc. In 2006,
VoKee released another promotional disc, Riding the Walls, at shows, this time including three new songs.
Currently, "Angels", "Hands Of Time", "Signs" and "Ocean" can be downloaded from the band's official website. In
mid-2006, VoKee released a music video for the track Angels,VoKee also have their own website,from which you
can download this song. Also around the same time period, VoKee released an official DVD entitled
timelines'n'virtual. A new track entitled "Sorrow" can also be heard on the band's MySpace page. The band released
its third EP, Spoke in Tongue in 2007.
In 2006 Ontonik stated in an interview "This band really won't get very far, though the project has been fun"
Band members
• Ontronik — vocals, guitar
• Colby — guitar
• Dr.Frankistein(a.k.a Johnny Turnip) — Turntables
Discography
• Pre-Motional Songs (2005)
• Riding the Walls (2006)
• Spoke in Tongue (2007)
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External links
• VoKEE's official website [7]
• VoKEE [1] at MySpace
• Ontronik's official website [6]
• The Apex Theory's official website [2]
• VoKEE performing Armenian hit "Hye Kacher" [3]
References
[1] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ vokee
[2] http:/ / www. theapextheory. com
[3] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=8sMA51sMXMg& mode=related& search=
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Pre-Motional Songs
Pre-Motional Songs
EP (Promo) by VoKee
Released 2005
Recorded 2005
Length 22:46
Producer Ontronik
VoKee chronology
Pre-Motional Riding the

Songs Walls
(2005) (2006)
Pre-Motional Songs is VoKee's debut CD, a promotional EP released at the band's shows in 2005. The CD was also
sent out to "Street Brigade" members (or anyone else who e-mailed the band and asked) for free. The album was
produced by Ontronik.
Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Mountains" 3:34
2. "Free" 4:11
3. "Everyday" 3:45
4. "Remnants" 3:51
5. "Go On" 3:39
6. "Spaces" 4:01
Personnel
VoKee
• Ontronik (Producer)
Production
• The Pharmacy (Mixing)
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Riding the Walls

Riding the Walls
EP (Promo) by VoKee
Released 2006
Recorded 2005
Length 13:33
Producer Ontronik
VoKee chronology
Pre-Motional Riding the Spoke in

Songs Walls Tongue
(2005) (2006) (2007)
Riding the Walls was released by VoKee in 2006. Like Pre-Motional Songs it was handed out at live shows and by
street teams. These songs can be downloaded from VoKee's website.
Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Angels" 3:13
2. "Hands of 3:29
Time"
3. "Signs" 3:34
4. "Oceans" 3:17
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Spoke in Tongue
Spoke in Tongue
EP by VoKee
Released 2007
Producer Ontronik
VoKee chronology
Riding the Spoke in

Walls Tongue
(2006) (2007)
Spoke in Tongue is the third EP released by VoKee.
Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Angels"
2. "Burn"
3. "Hye Kacher"
4. "Ocean"
5. "Sorrow"
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The F.C.C.
For other uses, see FCC (disambiguation).
The F.C.C.
Also known The Flying Cunts of Chaos
as Serj Tankian and The F.C.C.
Genres Alternative metal, experimental rock, art rock
Labels [1]
Serjical Strike
Associated Serj Tankian, Antonio Pontarelli, Audra Hardt, Axis of Justice, Blind Illusion, Buckethead, Karmandan, Lull, No
acts Forcefield, Possessed, Primus, Slow Motion Reign
Members
Mario Pagliarulo
Erwin Khackikian
Troy Zeigler
[2]
Dan Monti
Jeff Mallow
Former members
Larry "Ler" LaLonde
The F.C.C. (Flying Cunts of Chaos) originally started as the backing band for Serj Tankian in support for his debut
solo album, Elect the Dead. However, this came to an end as of 2009, [3] and it was also announced that The F.C.C.
would be writing their own album.
History
The F.C.C. began touring with Serj Tankian after the release of his debut solo album, Elect the Dead, in late 2007.
The band performed its first show with Tankian, about 1,000 people attending, at the Vic Theater, a medium sized
venue, in Chicago on October 12, 2007. Tankian and The F.C.C. toured for the following year in support of Elect the
Dead, playing a supporting tour with Foo Fighters, a headlining tour with Fair to Midland, as well as various
festivals including Coachella, Big Day Out, and others.
In January 2009, Tankian announced that 2009 would be the last year that The F.C.C. would be his backing band.[4]
Through blogs and bulletins on both the Serjical Strike Records and his own personal MySpace, Tankian announced
that The F.C.C. will be writing their own record in the near future. All five members of The F.C.C. will be
collaborating together to write original music and Tankian, himself, may also appear on a track. However, it will not
be a "Serj Tankian & The F.C.C" album. Due to the fact that the aforementioned blogs and bulletins were also posted
on the Serjical Strike Records MySpace, the album may be released on Serjical Strike Records. Recently, an artist
page for The F.C.C. appeared on the Serjical Strike Records official website. [1] In July of 2010 The F.C.C. released
their debut single, "Daysheet Blues," on iTunes.[5]
The F.C.C. will back Tankian once again for his Imperfect Harmonies tour in autumn of 2010.[6]
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Band members
Current members
• Mario Pagliarulo [7] — bass, vocals
• Erwin Khackikian [8] — keyboards, piano, synthesizers, vocals
• Troy Zeigler — drums, vocals
• Dan Monti [2] — guitar, vocals
• Jeff Mallow — guitar, vocals (2008–present)
Former members
• Larry "Ler" LaLonde — guitar, vocals (2007–2008)
Discography
• TBA: debut studio album
External links
• Serj Tankian [9] at MySpace
• Dan Monti Official Website [2]
• Mario Pagliarulo Official Website [7]
• Erwin Khackikian Official Website [8]
References
[1] Serjical Strike Records — The F.C.C. Band (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=13). serjicalstrike.com. .
[2] http:/ / www. danmonti. com
[3] http:/ / www. 3news. co. nz/ Video/ Nightline/ tabid/ 368/ articleID/ 86989/ cat/ 760/ Default. aspx#video
[4] http:/ / www. 3news. co. nz/ Video/ Nightline/ tabid/ 368/ articleID/ 86989/ cat/ 760/ Default. aspx#video
[5] "DanMonti.com" (http:/ / www. danmonti. com/ ). DanMonti.com. . Retrieved July 24 2010.
[6] "Serj Tankian Tour Dates 2010" (http:/ / board. serjtankian. com/ index. php?showtopic=3152). SerjTankian.com. June 29 2010. . Retrieved
July 24 2010.
[7] http:/ / www. mariopagliarulo. com
[8] http:/ / www. erwinsmusic. com
[9] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ serjtankian
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Elect the Dead

Elect the Dead
Studio album by Serj Tankian
Released October 22, 2007
Recorded The Pass Los Angeles, CA
Genre [1]
Alternative rock
Length 45:03
Label Serjical Strike, Reprise
Producer Serj Tankian
[2]
• Allmusic link
[3]
• IGN.com (7.1/10) link
[4]
• Billboard.com (favorable) link
[5]
• Rolling Stone (2007) link
[6]
• Music Emissions link
• NME (10/27/2007, p.39)
• Kerrang
[7]
• Robert Christgau link
[8]
• AbsolutePunk.net (69%) link
Serj Tankian chronology
Elect the Lie Lie

Dead Live
(2007) (2008)
Alternate covers
Alternate cover of Elect the Dead.

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Cover of the special edition.
Singles from Elect the Dead
1. "The Unthinking Majority"

Released: August 7, 2007
2. "Empty Walls"
3. "Lie Lie Lie"
Released: December 24, 2007
4. "Sky Is Over"
[9]
Released: January 16, 2008
Elect the Dead is the debut solo album by Serj Tankian. Tankian played a majority of the instruments himself but
did receive assistance from System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan and former Primus and Guns N' Roses
drummer Bryan "Brain" Mantia, along with Dan Monti on guitar and bass, opera singer Ani Maldjian and some
string players, Antonio Pontarelli among them.[10] A live version of Elect the Dead was released on February 23,
2010 in the US. The live album is entitled Elect the Dead Symphony, and it contains two previously unreleased
songs.
As of May 2010, the album has sold 317,000 copies in the US alone.[11]
Marketing
The first singles from Elect the Dead are "The Unthinking Majority" and "Empty Walls". The music video "Feed
Us" was released on the Swedish[12] and UK[13] MTV. Tankian appeared on MTV's You Rock The Deuce to
promote Elect the Dead. A music video was directed and filmed for every song on the record, each by unique
directors. Tankian explained, "I asked each of the directors for their visual interpretation of my work. They were
asked not to write treatments and that they could make whatever they liked. The results have been overwhelmingly
amazing!" [14] . Some music videos were initially released exclusively to those who purchased the limited edition of
Elect the Dead, while all of the music videos, except "Money", have since been publicly released on Tankian's
website and YouTube channel. Some videos have alternative versions which were originally released as well, but
later altered.
Three different promo versions of the album have surfaced to the public. The instrumental promotional version,
issued by Serjical Strike/Reprise Records and intended for the music and movie industry, contains instrumental
versions of the twelve album tracks. Another promotional version, issued by Reprise Records and made only for
individual reviewers, features the album in final master form. This promotional CD-R, which was labeled "Smart
Talk" as a codename for "Serj Tankian" to prevent leaking by unauthorized persons, also indicates that the album
was finalized prior to August 20, 2007.[15] Before this a similar but undated promo, also under the name 'Smart
Talk', was issued featuring the final versions of the songs, albeit not yet mastered. Whilst the printed track list on this
version is identical the released album, tracks ten and eleven are in fact juxtaposed on the promo itself.
The official tour for Elect the Dead commenced on October 12, 2007 with a show at Chicago's Vic theater. Roughly
one thousand people attended the first concert. Although Tankian had stated he would not be performing any
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material by his former band, System of a Down, he performed "Charades", a song co-written by Daron Malakian, the
guitarist of System of a Down. Although it is originally a song restricted to piano and vocals, Tankian used his
backing band, the Flying Cunts of Chaos (F.C.C.), to provide guitars, drums, and bass. The songs "Beethoven's
Cunt", Empty Walls, and Sky Is Over are available as downloadable content for Rock Band . A portion of the song
"Lie Lie Lie" is currently featured in the opening title sequence of NBC's Fear Itself, a horror anthology show from
the creators of Masters of Horror, and can be viewed on the show's main website..
Production
Serj Tankian has stated that while some of the songs are new, a lot of them have been with him for a while. The song
"Blue", which appears on the special edition bonus CD, is a reworking of the System of a Down demo song "Blue"
that appeared on the Columbia promo tape which was given away before the release of the band's debut album.
“
It's very wide sounding — lots of different sounding instruments. The excitement I had making this record was the same excitement I had
making the first System record.
„
—Serj Tankian
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Serj Tankian.
No. Title Length
1. "Empty Walls" 3:49
2. "The Unthinking Majority" 3:46
3. "Money" 3:53
4. "Feed Us" 4:31
5. "Saving Us" 4:41
6. "Sky Is Over" 2:57
7. "Baby" 3:31
8. "Honking Antelope" 3:50
9. "Lie Lie Lie" 3:33
10. "Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition" 4:23
11. "Beethoven's Cunt" 3:13
12. "Elect the Dead" 2:54
Total length: 45:03

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iTunes and Japanese version bonus tracks
No. Title Length
13. "The Reverend 2:49

King"
Limited edition bonus disc
No. Title Length
1. "Blue" 2:45

(Acoustic)
3. "Feed Us" (Acoustic) 4:21
4. "Falling Stars" 3:05
Chart positions
Year Chart Peak
2007 Top Canadian Albums 3
The Billboard 200 4
Austrian Albums Top 75 5
German Albums Top 75 10
Swiss Albums Top 100 11
Finland Albums Top 40 12
New Zealand Albums 14

Chart
ARIA Top 50 (Australia) 19
France Albums Top 150 23
UK Albums Chart 26
Personnel
• All Songs Written & Performed by Serj Tankian (guitars, bass, piano, vocals, synthesizers, drum programming,
melodica, bells, and various tone generating beauties) - Stunning Suppository Sounds (BMI)
• All songs recorded at Serjical Strike Studios
• Produced by Serj Tankian
• Engineered by Dan Monti & Serj Tankian
• Mastered by Vlado Meller at Sony Music Studios in New York, NY
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Elect the Dead Special Edition Bonus Disc

• All drums recorded at The Pass in Los Angeles, CA • Drums on Track 4 recorded at The Pass in Los Angeles,
• Drum Engineer Krish Sharma CA
• Assistant Drum Engineer Bo Joe • Additional Engineering on Track 1 by Thom Russo
• Drum Technician at The Pass Sako Karaian • Drum Engineer on Track 4 Krish Sharma
• Mixed by Neal Avron at Paramount Recording Studios in Los Angeles, • Assistant Drum Engineer on Track 4 Bo Joe
CA • Drum Technician on Track 4 Sako Karaian
• Mix Assistant Nicholas Fournier • Tracks 1-3 Mixed by Serj Tankian & Dan Monti
• Drumming on Tracks 1, 3, 7-9, 11 by Brain • Track 4 Mixed by Neal Avron
• Drumming on Track 2 by John Dolmayan • Track 4 Mix Assistant Nicholas Fournier
• Drumming on Tracks 4 and 5 by Brain and John Dolmayan • Drumming on Track 4 by John Dolmayan
• Drum Programming on Track 6 by Dan Monti • Violin Solo on Track 4 by Antonio Pontarelli
• Additional Guitar on Tracks 1-4, 6, 8, 11 by Dan Monti • Additional Guitars on Track 4 by Dan Monti
• Additional Bass on Tracks 2, 6-9, 11 by Dan Monti • Additional Violin on Tracks 2-4 by Antonio Pontarelli
• Additional Solo Guitar on Track 5 by Diran Noubar • Additional Cello on Tracks 2-4 by Cameron Stone
• Additional Vocals on Tracks 5 and 9 by Ani Maldjian
• Additional Cello on Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12 by Cameron Stone
• Additional Violin on Tracks 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 by Antonio Pontarelli
• Additional Synthesizers on Track 6 by Dan Monti and Fabrice Favre
• A&R Craig Aaronson & George Tonikian

• Original Artwork Provided by Sako Shahinian
• Album Packaging Design by Sako Shahinian
• Digipack Album Packaging Design by Keith Aazami
• Photography by Greg Watermann
• Worldwide Management Dave Holmes and Darin Harmon
• Booking (US) Don Muller at CAA
• Booking (Europe) Emma Banks at CAA
• Legal Don Passman and Gene Salomon at Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, Inc.
• Business Management David Weise at DW & Associates
External links
• Elect the Dead [16] at Serjical Strike Records
References
[1] http:/ / music. ign. com/ articles/ 829/ 829188p1. html
[2] http:/ / allmusic. com/ cg/ amg. dll?p=amg& sql=10:hifpxz8hld0e~T1
[3] http:/ / music. ign. com/ articles/ 829/ 829188p1. html
[4] http:/ / www. billboard. com/ bbcom/ content_display/ reviews/ albums/ e3i7b7f6bee78014d1741a570207ff7cd8d
[5] http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ reviews/ album/ 16797401/ review/ 16928118/ elect_the_dead
[6] http:/ / www. musicemissions. com/ artists/ albums/ index. php?album_id=7507
[7] http:/ / www. robertchristgau. com/ get_artist. php?name=serj
[8] http:/ / www. absolutepunk. net/ showthread. php?p=7904869& posted=1#post7904869
[9] SERJ TANKIAN Paints Grim Picture With 'Sky Is Over' - Jan. 16, 2008 (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/ blabbermouth. net/ news.
aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=88584)
[10] Serj Tankian biography on SOADFans fansite (http:/ / soadfans. com/ Serj_tankian. htm)
[11] http:/ / www. billboard. biz/ bbbiz/ search/ article_display. jsp?vnu_content_id=1004093702
[12] Swedish MTV (http:/ / www. mtv. se)
[13] UK MTV (http:/ / www. mtv. co. uk/ channel/ mtv2/ music/ 18102007/ 377636/ hear_serj_tankians_album_here)
[14] System of a Down Frontman To Post Videos For Each Track On Forthcoming Solo Album (http:/ / www. roadrunnerrecords. com/
blabbermouth. net/ news. aspx?mode=Article& newsitemID=79584)
[15] Picture of the Elect The Dead promo CD-R (http:/ / aycu34. webshots. com/ image/ 39153/ 2002058948060913209_rs. jpg)
[16] http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ releases. php
Elect the Dead Symphony

Elect the Dead Symphony
Live album by Serj Tankian
Released March 9, 2010
Recorded March 16, 2009 at the Auckland Town Hall, Auckland, New
Zealand
Genre Experimental rock, symphonic rock
Length 1:03:00 (DVD)

54:54 (CD)
Label Reprise/Warner Bros./Serjical Strike
Lie Lie Elect the Dead Imperfect

Live Symphony Harmonies
(2008) (2010) (2010)
Singles from Elect the Dead Symphony
1. "The Charade"
Released: February 15, 2010
Elect the Dead Symphony is the first live album by System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian. It is available in CD,
CD/DVD, LP, and Digital Download formats. It features the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at the Auckland
Town Hall in Auckland, New Zealand. Orchestral arrangements were by John Psathas. Material for the performance
is from Tankian's solo debut, Elect the Dead with some additional previously unreleased songs.[1] [2]
The sole studio track is the first officially released studio recording of Charades, with the revised title The Charade.
This song was known to have been considered for System Of A Down's Hypnotize album and a rehearsal was
recorded, a brief excerpt of which appears on the dvd side of that album's dualdisc edition. It was not included on the
album, but a live version appeared on the Axis Of Justice compilation the following year. The version on Elect the
Dead Symphony is the first studio recording of the song to be released, and has also been released as a single. A live
version of the song also appears on the album.
Elect the Dead Symphony was released on February 23, 2010 on iTunes and March 9, 2010 in all other formats.
Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Feed Us" 7:29
2. "Blue" 3:15
3. "Sky Is Over" 3:09
4. "Lie Lie Lie" 3:58
5. "Money" 3:29
6. "Baby" 3:41
7. "Gate 21" 2:49
8. "The Charade" 4:30
9. "Honking Antelope" 3:49
10. "Saving Us" 4:55
11. "Elect the Dead" 3:08
12. "Falling Stars" 3:24
13. "Beethoven's Cunt" 3:29
15. "The Charade" (studio version; DVD only during credits) 3:33
Chart positions
Year Chart Peak
2010 New Zealand Albums Chart 14
US Classical Albums Chart 2
The Netherlands Albums Chart 112
External links
• Elect The Dead Symphony at Discogs.com [3]
References
[1] Wippsson, Johan (11 February 2009). "Serj Tankian Releases "elect The Dead" Orchestra Dvd" (http:/ / www. melodic. net/ newsOne.
asp?newsId=12523). melodic.net. . Retrieved 23 September 2009.
[2] "Serj Tankian and the APO" (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ news_view. php?id=82). sergicalstrike.com. . Retrieved 23 September
2009.
[3] http:/ / www. discogs. com/ Serj-Tankian-Elect-The-Dead-Symphony/ master/ 232623
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Lie Lie Live

Lie Lie Live
EP by Serj Tankian
Released July 1, 2008
Genre Alternative metal, experimental rock, art rock
Length 21:07
Label Reprise/Serjical Strike
Producer Serj Tankian
Elect the Lie Lie Elect the Dead

Dead Live Symphony
(2007) (2008) (2010)
Lie Lie Live is a digital download EP by System of a Down frontman, Serj Tankian exclusively on Rhapsody
featuring live tracks, and remixes. There is no known promo release of this EP, however Warner Chappell released a
promo sampler containing all the remixes in unmastered form.
Track listing
No. Title Length
1. "Lie Lie Lie" (Live from MySpace's The List) 3:49
2. "The Unthinking Majority" (Live from MySpace's The List) 3:53
3. "Empty Walls" (Victorious Club Mix) 5:45
4. "Sky Is Over" (Fawk Yeah Remix) 3:39
5. "Empty Walls" (Dub Remix) 4:01

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Personnel
Live tracks
Serj Tankian and The F.C.C.:
• Serj Tankian — lead vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
• Mario Pagliarulo — bass, backing vocals
• Erwin Khachikian — keyboards, piano, synthesizers, backing vocals
• Troy Zeigler — drums, backing vocals
• Dan Monti — guitar, backing vocals
• Larry "Ler" LaLonde — guitar, backing vocals
Remixes
• DJ LethalRush — Empty Walls (Victorious Club Mix)
References
• Free Music: Lie Lie Live by Serj Tankian - Rhapsody Online [1]
References
[1] http:/ / www. rhapsody. com/ serjtankian/ lielielive
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Miscellany
Axis of Justice
Axis of Justice
Genres Alternative rock, alternative metal
Labels Columbia, Serjical Strike, Axis of Justice
Associated System of a Down, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, The Nightwatchman, Soundgarden, Blink-182, +44,
acts Scars on Broadway, Jane's Addiction, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Website [1]
Official website
Members
Serj Tankian
Tom Morello
Axis of Justice is a non-profit organization co-founded by Serj Tankian and Tom Morello. Its purpose is to bring
together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots progressivism to fight for social justice together.
Formation
In a 2007 interview, Tom Morello remarked that he formed Axis of Justice with Serj Tankian after witnessing some
members of the audience at Ozzfest 2002 promoting racist symbols and imagery. In an effort to promote a staunchly
anti-racist and anti-fascist message, Axis of Justice allied with Anti-Racist Action shortly after its formation.[2]
Axis of Justice tents appeared at music festivals where either Audioslave (now defunct) or System of a Down (which
is currently on hiatus) were playing, as it did at Lollapalooza 2003. The Axis of Justice also puts out a monthly radio
show that can be heard on KPFK in Los Angeles, California and on XM Satellite Radio. The shows are archived in
MP3 format on the AOJ website and are available as free downloads. They also have a number of books on their
website that they recommend to support their views.
In 2004, they released a live album/DVD entitled Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1. It contains performances
by Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brad Wilk and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, Serj Tankian
from System of a Down, Pete Yorn, Tim Walker, Maynard James Keenan of Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer,
and Wayne Kramer among others. It was recorded during a concert at the Avalon in Los Angeles. The concert was a
benefit to raise money for the Axis of Justice and a variety of causes.
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Members
• Serj Tankian — vocals, piano
• Tom Morello (The Nightwatchman) — guitars, vocals
Notable Performers
• Flea — bass • Travis Barker — drums

• Brad Wilk — drums • Maz Jobrani — comedian
• Pete Yorn — guitars, vocals • Sid Jordan — bass, piano
• Tim Walker — guitars, pedal steel • Joe Mora — guitars
• Maynard James Keenan — vocals • Wayne Kramer — guitars,
vocals
• Slash — guitars • John Dolmayan — drums
• Jonny Polonsky — keyboards, bass • Jurassic 5 — vocals
• Chris Cornell — vocals • Knowledge — spoken word
• Corey Taylor — vocals • Brian O'Connor — bass
• Simon Petty — guitars • Ahmed Ahmed — comedian
• Malcolm Cross — drums, percussion, piano • Boots Riley — vocals
Discography
• Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1 (2004)
External links
• Axis of Justice Video homepage [3]
• Official homepage [1]
References
[1] http:/ / www. axisofjustice. net/
[2] Sam Dunn. (2005) (in en-us) (DVD). Metal: A Headbanger's Journey. Warner Home Video.
[3] http:/ / www. axisofjustice. org/
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Cool Gardens
Cool Gardens
Author Serj Tankian
Illustrator Sako Shahinian
Cover artist Sako Shahinian
Country America
Language English
Genre(s) Poetry
Publisher MTV
Publication date 2001
Published in 2001
English
Pages 96
ISBN 978-0743457415
OCLC Number [1]

50870079
Dewey Decimal 811/.6 22
LC PS3620.A686 C66 2002

Classification
Followed by [2]
Follow-up to Cool Gardens
Cool Gardens is a poetry book by the lead singer of the band System of a Down, Serj Tankian. It was published by
MTV Books and was released on October 1, 2002. It is a collection of seven to eight years of Tankian's reflections
on life, and features artwork by fellow Angeleno, Sako Shahinian. The poetry, like the songs of System of a Down,
consists of a reflection of societies and people's wrongs. It portrays what people do to themselves and the control
others try to hold over them.
The book has received much praise in the artistic community.
Fellow poet and musician Saul Williams posted the following comments about Tankian's book:
Serj's words, like his voice, have a distinct aesthetic sensibility connected to an unyielding, visceral roar
of passion. His capacity 'to mock a killing bird' while we wonder at the grace, beauty, and colorful
range of his wingspan will be the trademark of both of his singing and writing careers. Serj is an
amazing artist, full of passion, with a beautiful heart that pumps the essence of his vision and talent.[3]
Cool Gardens Poem Listing

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• Prenatal Familiarities • Misunderstood Rose

• From Words To Portraits • Defeatism
• Mer • Children
• Businessman vs. Homeless • Prop. 192
• A Metaphor? • Child's Man
• Duty Free Fear • I Am My Woman
• Day Or Night • Overload
• Matter • Time For Bed
• The Count • Am
• Wet Flower • Identity
• Mercury • Permanently Plucked
• City Of Blinds • Shine
• Compassion • Now
• Brain Waves • Self Elimination
• Compliment • New Ear
• Rain • Dr. Trance
• Subatomic Music • Puzzle
• Days Inn • Death
• Partial Moons • A Mess
• Soil • Felix The Cat
• The Void • Revolution
• Sun Bear • A Letter To
Congress
• Kevorkian Patient's Plee • Data
• I Don't Want To Shower • Minute Horizons
• Desystemization • Art
• Mix • Primrose
• Information • Touche'
• Silence • Life Savers
• Tars • Nations
• Nil • One Word
• Reality The Beautiful • Lighter
• Jeffrey, Are You Listening? • Addiction
• Freezing • 12 Lives
• Pen • House Of Flies
• Fermented Husbands • Cat Naps
• Artco. • Culture
• Indentured Servitude • NYC
• Dawn • I Am Ready
• Conquer? • Her Eye
• Circus Tiger • Edge Of A Sink
• Friik • I'm Erica
• PsychiatryPsychiatry • First Entry
• Orange Light • Flux
• Words Of A Madman
• My Words
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References
[1] http:/ / worldcat. org/ oclc/ 50870079
[2] Serjical Strike Records - Serj Authoring New Poetry Book (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ news_view. php?id=77)
[3] "Cool Gardens (Paperback)" (http:/ / www. amazon. com/ Cool-Gardens-Serj-Tankian/ dp/ 0743457412). .
Screamers
Screamers
Poster for the film Screamers

Directed by Carla Garapedian
Produced by Nick De Grunwald
Starring Serj Tankian

Daron Malakian
Shavo Odadjian
John Dolmayan
Music by Jeff Atmajian

System of a Down
Cinematography Charles Rose
Editing by William Yarhaus
Distributed by Maya Releasing
Release date(s) December 8, 2006
Running time 89 min.
Language English
Armenian
Screamers is a 2006 documentary by director Carla Garapedian. [1] The film explores why genocides have recurred
into the modern day, and involves the band System of a Down, Serj Tankian's grandfather (who is an Armenian
Genocide survivor), the human rights activist and journalist Professor Samantha Power, and various people involved
with genocides in Rwanda and Darfur. Screamers also examines genocide denial in current day Turkey, and the
trend of neutrality that the United States generally holds towards genocide. [2]
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Contributors
(in order of appearance)
• Samantha Power, Professor, Harvard University, Pulitzer prize-winning author, "A Problem from Hell: America
and the Age of Genocide"
• Serj Tankian, Vocalist, System of a Down
• John Dolmayan, Drummer, System of a Down
• Daron Malakian, Guitarist, System of a Down
• Shavo Odadjian, Bassist, System of a Down
• Aram Hamparian, Armenian National Committee
• Stepan Haytayan, Grandfather of Serj Tankian, 96-year-old survivor of Armenian genocide
• Maritza Ohanesian, 100-year old survivor of Armenian genocide
• Michael Hagopian, Filmmaker, "Voices from the Lake", "Germany and the Secret Genocide", "The Forgotten
Genocide"
• Verjin Mempreian, 96-year old survivor of Armenian genocide
• Greg Topalian, Freeman College, UK
• Henry Morgenthau III, Grandson of Henry Morgenthau, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey
• Lord Shannon, House of Lords
• Lord Avebury, House of Lords
• Baroness Cox, Deputy Speaker, House of Lords
• Charles Tannock, MEP, Conservative, European Parliament
• Tom Tsvann, Professor, Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies Amsterdam
• Peter Galbraith, Former U.S. Senate Staff
• Vartkes Yeghiayan, "The Case of Soghomon Tehlirian" Author
• Sibel Edmonds, Former FBI translator
• Taner Akcam, Turkish historian and dissident
• Hrant Dink, Agos Newspaper, Istanbul
• Appo Jabarian, Editor, USA Armenian Life Speaking at UCLA conference
• Ara Sarafian, Gomidas Institute
• Adam Schiff, U.S. Congressman
• Salih Booker, Africa Action
Response
Critical reaction
• Screamers generally received good to average
reviews from critics. Metacritic assign it a score of
55 / 100 based on a weighted average of more
than 10 newspaper reviews.
• Ken Hachikian, chairman of the Armenian
National Committee of America, described the
documentary as a "powerful contribution to the
anti-genocide movement."[3]
Hrant Dink was among those featured in the film
Screamers 157
• The UN Secretary General requested to remove a sentence referring to a million Armenians being murdered
during the Ottoman Empire from the Aegis Trust exhibition “Lessons from Rwanda,” and the exhibition’s
subsequent cancellation [4]
• Since the film's making, journalist Hrant Dink, who was interviewed for the documentary was assassinated.
Awards
• In 2006, Screamers won the AFI Audience Award for Best Documentary. [5]
External links
• Screamers [7] at YouTube
• Screamers [8] at the Internet Movie Database
• Screamers [9] at Rotten Tomatoes
• Screamers [10] at Metacritic
References
[1] "StayThirstyMedia: 'Screamers'" (http:/ / www. staythirstymedia. com/ 200807-023/ html/ 200807-carla-garapedian-int. html)
[2] "Carla Garapedian, 4 Angry Men and Countless Screamers" (https:/ / www. greencine. com/ central/ screamers)
[3] ANTI-GENOCIDE DOCUMENTARY ‘SCREAMERS’ ===PREMIERES AT AFI FILM FESTIVAL=== (http:/ / www. anca. org/
press_releases/ press_releases. php?prid=1012)
[4] "Serj Tankian and Carla Garapedian denounce cancellation of UN Genocide Exhibition Mentioning Armenians." (Business Wire) April 10,
2007 (http:/ / www. businesswire. com/ news/ home/ 20070410006324/ en)
[5] AFI FEST 2006 Announces Award Winners (http:/ / www. afi. com/ onscreen/ afifest/ 2006/ tyaaf. aspx#win)
[6] http:/ / www. screamersmovie. com/
[7] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ watch?v=EpHkzwE4qzg
[8] http:/ / www. imdb. com/ title/ tt0823668/
[9] http:/ / www. rottentomatoes. com/ m/ 10007729-screamers/
[10] http:/ / www. metacritic. com/ film/ titles/ screamers
Serjical Strike Records

Serjical Strike Records
Parent company Universal Music Group
Founded April, 2001
Founder Serj Tankian
Distributing label Universal Music Group
Genre Rock, experimental
Country of origin US
Official Website [1]

www.serjicalstrike.com/
Serjical Strike Records is an American vanity label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates under the
Universal Republic Records Group.
Background
Serjical Strike was founded in April 2001 by Serj Tankian (lead singer of System of a Down), and has cast away the
restrictions of large scale record labels to create a 'unique and imaginative' label that provides a large spectrum of
musical talent. In the previous five years Serj and the team have signed various bands of differing styles; Bad Acid
Trip, Kittens for Christian, Slow Motion Reign, and Fair to Midland, and at the same time a good relationship with
Columbia records has been built up. Serj also worked with Arto Tuncboyaciyan on a collaboration album named
Serart out of Serjical Strike. The live album/DVD Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1 and the Buckethead &
Friends' 2005 release Enter the Chicken were under the Serjical Strike label. Serj Tankian's debut solo album Elect
the Dead was also on Serjical Strike Records in addition to Reprise Records. In August 2007 Serjical Strike started
its own YouTube account [2].[3]
“ With each release, the goal of our label is to create an oasis of diversity and uniqueness within the industry where fans of all music can find
sanctuary and solace from the drab, carbon-copy musical plagues that sweep through commercial culture. With the ever-evolving
consciousness of today's music fan, we hope to be an amoebic representation of the myriad of bands and musical styles that one person can
enjoy. With each new band we sign, we hope that it becomes harder and harder to describe Serjical Strike Records as being anything other
than an 'Arts Label'.
[4]
”
Artists
Current artists
• Axis of Justice[5]
• Bad Acid Trip[6]
• Buckethead[7]
• The Cause[8]
• Death by Stereo[9]
• The F.C.C.[10]
• Fair to Midland[11]
• Khatchadour Tankian [12]
• Kittens for Christian[13]
• Serart[14]
• Serj Tankian[15]
• Slow Motion Reign[16]
• Visa[17]
Former artists
• Armenian Navy Band
Releases
Year Artist Release Notes
2003 Serart Serart Sampler Promotional release for Serart
Serart Re-released in 2009
Kittens for Christian Privilege of Your Company
2004 Bad Acid Trip For the Weird by the Weird [18]
Reissue
Lynch the Weirdo
Axis of Justice Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1
2005 Buckethead & Friends Enter the Chicken Reissued in 2008
2006 Slow Motion Reign Slow Motion Reign
Fair to Midland The Drawn and Quartered EP
2007 Fables from a Mayfly: What I Tell You Three Times Is True
Serj Tankian Elect the Dead
2008 Lie Lie Live Rhapsody exclusive digital EP
2009 Death by Stereo Death Is My Only Friend
Bad Acid Trip Symbiotic Slavery
Serj Tankian Elect the Dead Symphony
2010 Serj Tankian Imperfect Harmonies Unreleased (release date 7th September)
Other albums available on the Serjical Strike website

• Bigelf — Money Machine
External links
• Serjical Strike Records [17]
• Serjical Strike Records [19] at MySpace
See also
• List of record labels
References
[1] http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/
[2] http:/ / www. youtube. com/ SerjicalStrikeLabel
[3] Serjical Strike Records - Serjical Strike YouTube (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ news_view. php?id=44)
[4] MySpace.com - Serjical Strike Records - Los Angeles, California - Rock / Expérimentale / Autre - www.myspace.com/serjicalstrikerecords
(http:/ / profile. myspace. com/ index. cfm?fuseaction=user. viewprofile& friendid=31621161)
[5] Serjical Strike Records - Axis of Justice (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=7)
[6] Serjical Strike Records - Bad Acid Trip (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=6)
[7] Serjical Strike Records - Buckethead (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=4)
[8] Serjical Strike Records - The Cause (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=14)
[9] Serjical Strike Records - Death by Stereo (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=15)
[10] Serjical Strike Records - The F.C.C. Band (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=13)
[11] Serjical Strike Records - Fair to Midland (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=11)
[12] Serjical Strike Records - Khatchadour Tankian (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=17)
[13] Serjical Strike Records - Kittens for Christian (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=10)
[14] Serjical Strike Records - Serart (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=9)
[15] Serjical Strike Records - Serj Tankian (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=12)
[16] Serjical Strike Records - Slow Motion Reign (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=5)
[17] Serjical Strike Records - Visa (http:/ / www. serjicalstrike. com/ site/ artists_view. php?id=16)
[18] Bad Acid Trip - Discover music, videos, concerts, & pictures at Last.fm (http:/ / www. last. fm/ music/ Bad+ Acid+ Trip)
[19] http:/ / www. myspace. com/ serjicalstrikerecords
Ursession 161
Ursession
Ursession, also written as urSession or urSESSION, is a virtual digital art district founded by System of a Down's
bass player, Shavo Odadjian and long-time friend, entertainment attorney Narb Avedissian.[1] Power 106's
World-Famous Wake Up Show's King Tech and Sway (also resident veejay for MTV) are also partners behind the
musical networking site.
Mission
Ursession is a virtual community aimed to unite artists with a promotional platform to have music heard by the
voting community.[2] [3] [4] Co-founder Avedissian states in an interview:
“
Ursession was born to fill a much-needed gap in social networking and the music industry as a whole”, says Narb. “We saw too many talented
artists struggling to make it in an industry that has barriers that have nothing to do with talent. The Internet knocks down these barriers by
empowering the masses and, in our case, democratizing the discovery of new talent. urSession is more than just a social networking site. Our
objective is to create the first ever fan-driven open market for unsigned and independent music — the Sundance of the music industry.
urSession members act as our A&R by voting for acts they want to see get signed. Fans should be the ones deciding for themselves what they
”
like to hear — not a couple of corporate suits. If you’re an artist, what better way to see if you have what it takes to make it than to have actual
music enthusiasts set your value?
100K BATTLE
In January of 2008,[5] the Wake-Up Show announced Ursession's "The 100K Battle," a contest where artists with the
most community votes by the end of the competition were awarded $5,000, a round-trip ticket to Los Angeles to
appear on the Wake Up Show, and exposure from appearing on the world-famous radio station, Power 106. [6]
Concept behind "The 100K Battle"

Tech explains the beginning of the 100K Battle in an interview:
“
I was up in the Bay on the radio. When I go to the Bay, a lot of the callers are young cats who want the stories [of our past]. So one guy called,
and he was like, ‘OK, this is great, you guys are legends — but what can you do for us now?’ And one of the ideas that has always been in the
back of my mind is, one of the problems I got is that cats are rapping to wack-ass beats! And it’s hard to listen to a dope dude over [imitates a
synthesizer plinging]! So I called Pete Rock, The Alchemist, the Avila Brothers, Focus, right on the commercial break. ‘I need a beat, dude.
Can I get a free beat?’ ‘What are you doing?’ ‘Tell you later. We gonna have a rap battle’. So I got on the radio even before I put it together and
said, ‘In a month I’m going to come back to the Bay and make the biggest announcement. I went back to the Bay a month later, got on air and
said, ‘Remember what I told y’all last month? These are the producers. These are the beats’ ”
As the mastermind behind the Battle, Tech took time to ensure that the beat selection would provide something for
everyone:
“
I wanted to make sure there was a sound from everybody. I would call up Pete and say ‘Yo Pete, give me old school’. I would call up the Avila
Brothers and be like ‘Give me a party single’. Focus: ‘Give me grimy’. Khalil: ‘Give me orchestral’. In other words, I organised it to make sure
that all the beats don’t sound the same, so I don’t get that complaint - ‘Man, I can’t rap to this s**t!’ ”
Sway explains in an interivew that The 100K Battle was born out of the very real need to preserve and nurture the
voice of the independent artist:
Ursession 162
“ The industry has been shrinking recently in the conventional fashion. Major labels are consolidating, radio’s narrowing their playlists — it’s
getting harder for the independent artist. For the Wake Up Show, the 100K Battle was an opportunity for us to tap into our resources and
allow independent artists who aren’t getting breaks because their music isn’t compatible with what’s out there. They don’t have access to
Grammy award-winning, well-respected, proven producers like all these different guys that we got to donate their beats
"We can give you access as an artist to music that can make you competitive with artists who already have that kind of access for free. You
just gotta be able to write the song, and if you got what it takes then you’ll get that break. Not only that — we’ll give you the exposure that’s
hard to get. These independent artists can’t get on commercial /mainstream radio. You get enough votes, and we’ll fly you to LA to be on the
Wake Up Show, which means a ton of exposure. Plus, we’ll put money in your pocket”.
[7]
”
External links
References
[1] "Shavo Odadjian: The System of a Down bassist on making music, film, and opening up the Internet" (http:/ / www. lacitybeat. com/ cms/
story/ detail/ shavo_odadjian/ 6759/ )
[2] "System Of A Down Bassist Helps Out New Bands" (http:/ / www2. kerrang. com/ 2007/ 07/ system_of_a_down_bassist_helps. html)
[3] "Shavo on Achozen progress and UrSession details" (http:/ / www. soadfans. com/ Article530. html)
[4] "Rolling Stone: System of a Down Bassist Plans 'Revolutionary' Social Network/Record Label" (http:/ / www. rollingstone. com/ rockdaily/
index. php/ 2007/ 07/ 12/ system-of-a-down-bassist-plans-revolutionary-social-networkrecord-label/ )
[5] "Billboard.com: System Of A Down's Odadjian To Launch Label, Social Site" (http:/ / www. billboard. biz/ bbbiz/ content_display/ industry/
e3i0d3eef2bc1eed09a9a974ad51b175814)
[6] "Wake Up Show 100K Battle" (http:/ / www. britishhiphop. co. uk/ features/ articles/ ursession. com_/ _wake_up_show_100k_battle. html)
[7] "British Hip Hop: The 100K Battle" (http:/ / www. britishhiphop. co. uk/ features/ articles/ ursession. com_/ _wake_up_show_100k_battle.
html)
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System of a Down at Download Festival in 2005.

Also known as Soil (1992–1994)

Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Genres Alternative metal, progressive metal, hard rock, experimental metal

Years active 1994–2006

Labels Sony Music, American, Columbia

Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian

Debut album (1998–2000)

In November 1998, System appeared on South Park's Chef Aid album,

Toxicity and Steal This Album! (2001–2003)

Mezmerize and Hypnotize (2004–2006)

Hiatus/Future of the band (2006–present)

Style and influences

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Award Result

2002 "Chop Suey!" Best Metal Performance Nominated

2003 "Aerials" Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated

2006 "B.Y.O.B." Best Hard Rock Performance Won

2007 "Lonely Day" Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated

System of a Down discography

John Dolmayan at Ozzfest in 2005

1998 System of a Down 124 48 — — — — 68 — — 103 • [13]

2001 Toxicity 1 6 1 8 23 17 17 7 31 13 [13]

2002 Steal This Album! 15 11 — 25 14 47 41 26 25 56 [13]

2005 Mezmerize 1 1 1 2 1 2 5 1 1 2 [13]

Year Song Peak chart positions Album

US US US AUS CAN FIN GER IRL NLD SWI UK

1998 "Sugar" — 28 31 — — — — — — — 136 System of a Down

2001 "Chop Suey!" (Gold) 76 12 7 14 21 — — 46 25 — 17 Toxicity

"Innervision" — — 14 12 — — — — — — — Steal This Album!

2005 "B.Y.O.B." (Platinum) 27 4 4 42 — — — — — — 26 Mezmerize

"Hypnotize" (Gold) 57 5 1 — — 4 83 47 31 — 48 Hypnotize

2006 "Lonely Day" — 10 10 37 — 16 46 — — 72 72

"Kill Rock 'n Roll" — 38 — — — — — — — — —

Other charting songs

Year Song Charts Album

2005 "Cigaro" 34 29 Mezmerize

"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Year Title Director(s)

1998 "Sugar" [44]

1999 "Spiders" [45]

2001 "Chop Suey!" Marcos Siega[46]

2002 "Toxicity" [47]

2003 "Boom!" [49]

2005 "B.Y.O.B." [50]

2006 "Lonely Day" Josh Melnick and Xander Charity[53]

[57] Loud Rocks

[58] Nativity in Black, Vol. 2: A Tribute to Black Sabbath

[59] Heavy Metal 2000

Serj Tankian (right) performing in Gothenburg in August 2010

Born [1] [1]

Genres Rock, experimental, heavy metal

Occupations Musician, singer–songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet, political activist

Years active 1992 - present

Labels Serjical Strike, Reprise, American, Columbia, Axis of Justice

Associated acts System of a Down, Axis of Justice, The F.C.C.

Soil and System of a Down

Tankian is also politically involved. Together with Tom Morello,

Malakian performing with System Of A Down in 2006.

Born July 18, 1975