System of a Down
| Other Names | Soil (1992–1994) |
| Group Members | Daron MalakianSerj TankianShavo OdadjianJohn Dolmayan |
| Former Members | Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian |
| Genre | Alternative metalprogressive rockhard rockexperimental rock |
| Genre Links | Pop/Rock |
| Origin | Los Angeles, US |
| Year(s) Active | 1994–2006, 2011 |
| Music Style | Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, Hard Rock |
| Music Mood | Angst-Ridden, Cathartic, Cerebral, Visceral, Aggressive, Manic, Angry, Provocative, Rousing, Passionate, Complex, Fiery, Confrontational, Intense, Energetic, Uncompromising |
| Labels | Sony MusicAmericanColumbia |
| Official Website | systemofadown.com |
| Associated Acts | AchozenAxis of JusticeGeorge Clinton and His Gangsters of LoveScars on BroadwaySerj Tankian and The F.C.C.The Apex Theory |
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is an Armenian-American rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), 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 as well as the ongoing War on Terrorism.
Discography
2005
2005
2002
2001
1998
Filmography
Selected System of a Down film and TV show credits:
Soundtrack Credits
2003
Weird Al Presents Al-TV
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