System of a Down

Surge Tracks

• Hypnotize
• B.Y.O.B.
• Aerials
• Toxicity
• Chop Suey

Artist Biography

System of a Down (sometimes referred to as S.O.A.D. or just System) was formed in 1995 in Hollywood, California.

The band consists of Serj Tankian (Vocals, Keyboard, Guitar), Daron Malakian (Guitar, Vocals), John Dolmayan (Drums) and Shavo Odadjian (Bass). Former members include Andy Khachaturian.

Malakian and Tankian were together in an earlier incarnation of the band, called Soil, which Odadjian managed.

System of a Down's lyrics are often politicized and/or abstract. System of a Down is a part of the Axis of Justice, a non-profit organization formed by Tankian and Tom Morello of Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine. Their claimed purpose is to bring together musicians, music fans and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice.

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Artist Discography

Albums

Hypnotize (2005-11-21)
Mezmerize (2005-05-16)
Steal This Album! (2002-11-25)
System of a Down (1998-10-12)
Toxicity (2001-08-27)

EPs

Sugar EP (1998-05)

Singles

Aerials (2002-07-15)
B.Y.O.B. (2005-05-02)
Chop Suey! (2001-10-22)
Lonely Day (2006-04-07)
Toxicity (2002-03-11)

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