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About System Of A Down

Biography:

System of a Down is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1994. The band consists of vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian and drummer John Dolmayan. The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Musical Career:

System of a Down released their debut album, System of a Down, in 1998. The album was a commercial success, selling over four million copies worldwide. The band's second album, Toxicity, was released in 2001 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album was certified triple platinum in the US and was certified platinum in Canada and gold in the UK. The band's third album, Mezmerize, was released in 2005 and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album was certified double platinum in the US and gold in the UK. The band's fourth album, Hypnotize, was released in 2005 and also debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album was certified double platinum in the US and gold in the UK. The band's fifth album, Steal This Album!, was released in 2002 and debuted at number fifteen on the Billboard 200.

Influences and Musical Style:

System of a Down's music is often described as alternative metal, nu metal, hard rock and experimental rock. The band is influenced by a wide range of musical styles, including jazz, classical, punk rock, hardcore punk, progressive rock, world music, funk and folk.

Discography:

Studio albums:

• System of a Down (1998)
• Toxicity (2001)
• Mezmerize (2005)
• Hypnotize (2005)
• Steal This Album! (2002)

Live albums:
• Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2005)

Compilation albums:
• Steal This Album! (2002)
• Hypnotize/Mezmerize (2005)

EPs:
• Science (2000)

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