System of a Down : iSOUND.COM™

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Formed: 1995

iSound Site: www.isound.com/system_of_a_down

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Sounds Like

Artists:
Snot
Deftones
Machine Head
Korn
Limp Bizkit
Clutch
Tool
Fear Factory
Coal Chamber
Orgy
Boy Hits Car
Skrape
The Mars Volta
MUDDSPYDER
VIE
frameband
JED
3rd D!
GEORGE CAIN
Genres:
Alternative Metal

Featured Album

	Lonely Day Released: 2006

Albums
Click on one of the albums below for more info.
	Lonely Day Released: 2006
	Hypnotize, Pt. 2 Released: 2006
	Hypnotize Released: 2005
	Hypnotize Released: 2005
	Hypnotize Released: 2005
	Hypnotize, Pt. 1 Released: 2005
	Question Released: 2005
	Question Pt.2 Released: 2005
	Mezmerize Released: 2005
	Maximum Released: 2002
	Steal This Album! Released: 2002
	Aerials [Australian CD] Released: 2002
	Toxicity [Denmark CD Single] Released: 2002
	Toxicity Released: 2001
	Toxicity [Bonus CD ROM] Released: 2001
	System of a Down Released: 1998

Biography

System Of A Down Biography:

Like many late-\\\'90s metal bands, System of a Down struck a balance between \\\'80s underground thrash metal and metallic early-\\\'90s alternative rockers like Jane\\\'s Addiction. Their dark, neo-gothic alternative metal earned a cult following in the wake of the popularity of such likeminded bands as Korn and the Deftones. Vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan formed System of a Down in Southern California in the mid-\\\'90s. They quickly earned a strong following in Los Angeles, largely based on strong word of mouth. A three-song demo began circulating through metal collectors, and their fan base soon spread throughout not only America, but Europe and New Zealand.

By the end of 1997, the group had signed to American, then distributed by Columbia Records. American/Columbia released the group\\\'s eponymous debut album in the summer of 1998, securing the band opening spots on the Slayer and Ozzfest tours. System eventually went gold, and set up the September 2001 release of the even more ambitious Toxicity. System\\\'s second effort was another heavy music triumph, shaming the majority of their nu-metal competition and running away with multi-platinum honors. The quartet didn\\\'t slow down. Malakian started the eatURmusic imprint and Tankian a label called Serjical Strike; Tankian also collaborated with Armenian avant-garde folk musician Arto Tuncboyaciyan in a project called Serart. In November 2002 System issued the bare-bones but no less powerful odds \\\'n\\\' ends set Steal This Album!; they also remained politically active.

By 2004, System of a Down was back in the studio with Rick Rubin. The bold result of those sessions was a single, epic album released in two parts. Mezmerize/Hypnotize kept System\\\'s furious creativity alive, incorporating the wild vocal melodies, lyrical passion, and rabid structural shifts that had become their trademark. Mezmerize, or part one, appeared in May 2005, while Hypnotize, its final section, appeared later in the year, and both hit the top of the album charts.

Bio written by: SOADfreak

Artist Forum


Discussion Topic	Creator
Who are SOAD? Alright, I'm primarily a rock and indie fan, but I've been hearing some good stuff about these guys. Can anybody tell me a bit about them?	Bulldog

Replys	Listener
System of a down, is a very politicaly active band. The are all Armenain, and fight for the right that the Armenain Genocide should be reocigized. Serj, the singer, has a poetry book out((cool Gardens)) and is active in the Axis of justice with Tom morello(Audioslave guitar play) and has a record lable(( Serjical Strike, with three bands, Bad acid trip, Kittens for chirtians and, Slow motion)) Daron the guitar player kicks hardcore ass on the guitar and has a lable also((eaturmusic))Shavo the bass player also produces music videos((such as Taproot, mine)) And John the drummer, doesnt have much outside the band, but is one of the best drummers right now. They have 3 CD's out, Self titled Toxcicty, Steal this album and are currently working on another one.They are always experimenting with music. Uh.. cant think of much else to say, but thats a condenced verisoin i guess.	Mr_Krift
That took alot out of my intelligence ...lol.	Mr_Krift
good show.. good, good show	kakashi_ninja
wow that pretty much covered it	ChicoPacoPancho
woooo i've done good.	Mr_Krift
Cheers. Sounds good so far. What about what sort of music they play?	Bulldog
I hate to call it "Nu-Metal" But thats what the majority lables them as. They are very different tho. Serj has a voice like no others. And darons guitar playing is also very unique.	Mr_Krift
Took you guys' advice, and HOLY FUCKING SHIT! This is a fucking amazing band! They ain't nu-metal, though.	Bulldog
I know there not, thats why when people say they are it pisses me off. Thats just what the "Majority" calls them. Good call on buying, or listening to the CD...its good.	Mr_Krift
I know. Also, there's not many bands who can write good political songs. SOAD and Morrissey are the only ones I know who can do that.	Bulldog
Dont forget about RATM, but yea thats why i love SOAD, they definatly got me looking into politics, and how fucked up this world really is.	Mr_Krift
Too fucking right. 'specially Bush and his poodle Blair...	Bulldog
I hate Bush.	MansonRules21
i hate bush too	your_nightmare
Ah, lol poodle blair. Yes, hopefuly the voters will also see something wrong with all this and try to make an end to it.	Mr_Krift
mind you, my only political views are that they're all bastards and I wouldn't trust any of the fuckers.	Bulldog
Well, not all politics are bad... but at this point i cant think of any good ones.	Mr_Krift
Sod it, I'm voting for UKIP this year	Bulldog
What?	Mr_Krift
Sorry. UKIP is the UK Independence Party, which aims to cut links with the US and Europe.	Bulldog
Ah cool beans. ((its fun to say cool beans))	Mr_Krift
but is it cool to say 'its cool to say cool beans'?	Bulldog
No.... hangs head in shame	Mr_Krift
there there.	Bulldog
I'll get over it...it will just take a while.	Mr_Krift
my band's covering chop suey for our first gig	Bulldog
Cool beans. We did a cover of Rage against the machines, Killing in the name, and people went crazy, it was awesome	Mr_Krift
nice one. for saying my band was at the bottom of the bill, it didn't go down too badly.	Bulldog
Thats cool.	Mr_Krift
Buy the damn album. Wat's there to even tell? They mix indie and metal, and it works.	Master_Shake
Uh	Mr_Krift
s'pose so	Bulldog
I guess.	Mr_Krift
(twiddles thumbs)	Bulldog
An interesting convosation you've got going on here..	hellz_hunny
why thank you.	Bulldog
Oddles of fun	Mr_Krift
hey krift, been to any festivals this year?	Bulldog
Nah, dude, being only 16 sucks, rents really won't let me. SOAD is playing at Big Day out 2005, but thats in aussy. How about you?	Mr_Krift
well, SOAD might be playing Leeds 2005, so i'll probably go then. 2004 rocked, though.	Bulldog
Leeds, 2005!? Aww crap that's miles from me..	hellz_hunny
you gone to reading instead?	Bulldog
by the way, krift, im only 16 too. me mam and dad only let us go if i didnt take any drugs. You can probably guess what happened next...	Bulldog
lol, awesome, dude you got to se leeds last year? i hate you. I'm hopeing them and like korn hit up ozfest. Or maybe if glassjaw and the used are at warped tour.	Mr_Krift
what are you on about? im on about leeds festival. its an english thing..	Bulldog