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System of a Down is an Armenian-American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994.Since 1997, the band has consisted of founding members Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards); Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals); Shavo Odadjian (bass, backing vocals); along with John Dolmayan (drums), who replaced original drummer Andy Khachaturian in 1997.
Serj Tankian was born in Beirut, Lebanon, on August 21, 1967 to Armenian parents Khachadour and Alice Tankian. [5] [6] [7] He traces his ancestry to the cities of Dörtyol, Kayseri, Tokat, and Urfa, all of which are in modern-day Turkey. [8]
Daron Malakian (Armenian: Դարոն Մալաքյան; born July 18, 1975) is an American musician.He is the guitarist, songwriter, and second vocalist of the metal band System of a Down, and the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter of Scars on Broadway.
System of a Down's 'Toxicity' Turns 20: The Inside Story of a Landmark Album System of a Down's Serj Tankian Proves 'Culture Can Be a Potent Force in Progress' in 'Truth to Power' Documentary
System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian is no stranger to backlash, death threats, making enemies with various governments and even being labeled a spy on his quest for the recognition of the ...
In 2005, System of a Down won for Best Alternative Act in the Europe Music Awards; In 2006, System of a Down won their first Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for BYOB; 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
A couple of months after releasing their first new music in 15 years, System of a Down have shared a poignant video for "Genocidal Humanoidz." The visuals blend footage of the band performing with ...
John Dolmayan (Armenian: Ջոն Դոլմայան) (born July 15, 1972 [1]) is a Lebanese-born Armenian-American musician, best known as the drummer of System of a Down.He is also the former drummer for Scars on Broadway.