About System of a Down
System of a Down formed in Glendale, California, in 1994, with an Armenian-American identity that informs much of their work. Their heavy metal often addresses political and social subjects, including war and imprisonment. The self-titled debut led into Toxicity, Mezmerize and Hypnotize, with Serj Tankian and Daron Malakian sharing prominent vocal roles.
- GrooveGauge reviews
- 3
- Genres
- Alternative Metal, Rock, Nu Metal
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Albums and releases
Selected albums and singles, with links to Spotify and our published reviews.



