About System of a Down

System of a Down (commonly referred to as System or abbreviated as SOAD) are an Armenian-American rock band, formed in 1994 in Glendale, California. Consisting of Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, and John Dolmayan, the band has released five albums since 1998. A staple on mainstream rock radio, their works have earned them three Grammy Award nominations, of which they won one. System … Read more »

System of a Down (commonly referred to as System or abbreviated as SOAD) are an Armenian-American rock band, formed in 1994 in Glendale, California. Consisting of Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, and John Dolmayan, the band has released five albums since 1998. A staple on mainstream rock radio, their works have earned them three Grammy Award nominations, of which they won one. System of a Down is very politically active and are noted for the liberal political views expressed in their songs, tackling several subjects including the Armenian Genocide, War on Drugs, religion, and censorship. The band is a part of the Axis of Justice, a non-profit organization co-founded by Tankian and fellow musician Tom Morello, dedicated to bringing together musicians, music fans, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice.In 2006, the group went on an "indefinite hiatus", and all four members are currently working on various side projects. « Less

System of a Down Members:

Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan

Bands with members in common:

Scars on Broadway, Serart, Axis of Justice, Achozen