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Los Angeles, United States (1994 – 2006, 2011 – present)

System of a Down is an American band, formed in 1994 from Los Angeles, California. 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 and the ongoing War on Terror by the US government. The band consists of Serj Tankian (vocals), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums).

System of a Down has achieved commercial success with five albums, and many singles such as their breakout hit “Chop Suey!” “Toxicity,” “Aerials,” “B.Y.O.B.,” “Question!” “Hypnotize,” and “Lonely Day.” Their works have earned them one Grammy Award amongst three nominations.

System of a Down went on hiatus in 2006, with Serj Tankian pursuing a solo career and Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan forming Scars on Broadway. Shavo joined together with RZA from the Wu-Tang clan to form Hip-Hop group achozen.

System of a Down is a part of the Axis of Justice, a non-profit organization formed by band member Serj Tankian (along with Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine), dedicated to bringing together musicians, music fans, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice.

Soil (1993–1995)
The roots of System of a Down lie in the band Soil (not to be confused with the current band SOiL), a group from Los Angeles that included Serj Tankian on vocals/keyboard, and Daron Malakian on vocals/guitar, as well as Dave Hakopyan (Bassist for Mt.
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  • DAnEmpire

    I think I just got cancer from the amount of hearts in this shoutbox.

    yesterday evening
  • With0ut_You-

    Shame ~ <3

    yesterday afternoon
  • makushka1

    надо бы послушать)

    yesterday morning
  • ChronoTG

    Trully Xunta. Унылая причём

    yesterday morning
  • Trytakeit

    хуета

    Monday evening
  • ponder_muahaha

    Deer Dance <3

    Monday morning
  • spiteface

    God dammit record a new album already.

    Monday morning
  • Sharp-Ton

    Forever S.O.A.D.!

    Sunday morning
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