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Six Foot Revolver

04-26-2005, 02:45 PM

Members
Serj Tankian Vocals
Daron Malakian Guitar
Shavo Odadjian Bass
John Dolmayan Drums

Short history of the band
Serj and Daron became friends in 1993 when they met in a a recording studio and created the band Soil. Both of them went to an armenian private school in Hollywood. Shavo liked to hang around with Soil often and was asked to become the band's manager. Shavo then learnt how to play bass and joined the band. System then changed thier name to Victims Of A Down, a name Darron thought of, then Serj suggested System Of A Down, for he thought it brought more meaning. John was chosen to play drums just before there breakthrough took place. Rick Rubin who produced many bands including, Slayer, Red hot chili peppers, Danzig, Johnny Cash and the beastie boys, is introduced to Soil through a friend and gives them a record contract at American recordings. They release there self titled in 1998 this one had some hits they never became famous until they released Toxicity in 2001. Steal this album was released in 2002 and was a collection of unreleased tracks. There new album, Mesmerize, has a release date of 16th May and they have another album out in six months called hypnotise.

Discography
System of a down (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=126) 1998
Toxicity (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=337) 2001
Steal this album! (http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=135) 2002

mp3s
War? (http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3JYKFZSPC0ZT307B7JNP7TDCM6)
Psycho (http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3OUB9S7SG1GIL1Z2SXID1Q0618)
Deer Dance (http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31PFRB9N4QE4225MRWAOLK94SR)
Cubert (http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3Q3NL9NJ1JPID1RUAKE9JQBD66)
Jet Pilot (http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1EV8JC5B596HH1BMHV38C1KP1L)

Sad But True

04-26-2005, 02:48 PM

wait, so when did they cease to be soil and become soad?

36Dritzlfists

04-26-2005, 02:53 PM

wait, so when did they cease to be soil and become soad?

Are they a different soil than the other band SOIL?

Six Foot Revolver

04-26-2005, 02:54 PM

Added and yes they are a different band

Sad But True

04-26-2005, 02:59 PM

Cooliez. I wonder which band is next?

cliff solos for all

04-26-2005, 03:01 PM

they made soil soil rule

cliff solos for all

04-26-2005, 03:02 PM

mistake/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

cliff solos for all

04-26-2005, 03:03 PM

when is new album out in ireland?????

Sad But True

04-26-2005, 03:03 PM

edit^^^^^^^

exup

04-26-2005, 03:06 PM

Nice group, sometimes pretty hard, often pretty chaotic/strange

Sad But True

04-26-2005, 03:09 PM

I reccomend the first album to anyone who doesn't have it. I find it much more 'pure', not some watered down crap.

/cant explain

misunderstood

04-26-2005, 03:11 PM

I'm gonna be seeing System of a Down this Saturday...This should be a good concert...I hope.

Det_Nosnip

04-26-2005, 03:11 PM

I was a big fan of them in high school, and I don't particularly dislike them now. New album might be interesting. :)

Sad But True

04-26-2005, 03:13 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

cooter666

04-26-2005, 03:14 PM

SOAD are definitly my fav band,imo each musician is original and unique,also shavo is an unreal bassist and serj is the best vocalist ever..
F**K THE SYSTEM

Soul_Power5150

04-26-2005, 03:15 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?
it had it's moments... probably their worst album so far... the self-titled album mwas the best! :)

cooter666

04-26-2005, 03:16 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

i thought it was more varied and more melodic than the other 2 albums,mr.jack is my Favorite song. has ne1 here heard cigaro?

Sad But True

04-26-2005, 03:16 PM

Ye, it was basically a collection of B sides, but not very good ones.

misunderstood

04-26-2005, 03:16 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

Yeah, I also thought it was a bit disappointing...Not my favorite SOAD album.

Soul_Power5150

04-26-2005, 03:17 PM

SOAD are definitly my fav band,imo each musician is original and unique,also shavo is an unreal bassist and serj is the best vocalist ever..
F**K THE SYSTEM
Now, i don't play bass but i can still play all of shavos basslines on my friends bass...so he must not be very good..sorry to burst your bubble

cooter666

04-26-2005, 03:19 PM

Now, i don't play bass but i can still play all of shavos basslines on my friends bass...so he must not be very good..
its not that its hard stuff, its the stuff he comes up with. i dont play bass either,i just think he is good

Rothmans

04-26-2005, 03:20 PM

shavo is an unreal bassist

:rolleyes:

Shavo is the weakpoint in that band by far

and I think there good enough I think there new album will be interesting...

DesiOzymandias

04-26-2005, 03:46 PM

Cigaro is a bomb song :-D

Arucard

04-26-2005, 03:48 PM

Good thread mxican, not a fan, but good job.

Dave de Sylvia

04-26-2005, 03:50 PM

Has anybody got an uncensored mp3 of BYOB?

pigonthewing82

04-26-2005, 03:51 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

I found the songs I liked on it I liked better then any of the songs Toxic City, the problem was that that was only two or three songs.

syous

04-26-2005, 04:02 PM

its not that its hard stuff, its the stuff he comes up with. i dont play bass either,i just think he is good

shavo doesn't even come up with the stuff. daron is the one that writes the guitar parts/ bass parts/ vocals. he also has a great influence on how the drum parts for the song are written. daron himself said he wanted to be a drummer, and that he has a drummers mindset.

Hui_LP

04-26-2005, 04:05 PM

SOAD majorly kicks ***. That be, I'm pretty much looking forward to the new album.

New videoclip, BYOB:

Realtime: http://systemofadown.com/Videos/SOAD_BYOBVid_Explicit.ram

Quicktime: http://systemofadown.com/Videos/SOAD_BYOBVid_Explicit_ref.mov

Windows Media 56k: http://systemofadown.com/Videos/SOAD_BYOBVid_Explicit_56.asx

Windows Media 300k: http://systemofadown.com/Videos/SOAD_BYOBVid_Explicit_300.asx

Windows Media 450k: http://systemofadown.com/Videos/SOAD_BYOBVid_Explicit_450.asx

TheShaneOMac

04-26-2005, 04:11 PM

I love the new song and video. I will go check out the new album.

TheSubtleArts

04-26-2005, 04:52 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

i didnt. its probably my least favorite but im not at all disapointed. some of my favorite soad songs are on that one: mr.jack, highway song, ego brain, streamline

TojesDolan

04-26-2005, 05:12 PM

Ye, it was basically a collection of B sides, but not very good ones.
Yes it was a bod choice of B-sides. I expected other songs like snowblind, marmalade (this one is amazing) marijuana in your brain (lol), the metro... But they chose those other songs. I liked it anyway. I hope both albums result better :(

Jom

04-26-2005, 06:13 PM

Has anybody got an uncensored mp3 of BYOB?

Lord Brum posted it in the YSI thread up top... I think it's on the second-to-last page :)

shortass

04-27-2005, 12:43 PM

Lord Brum posted it in the YSI thread up top... I think it's on the second-to-last page :)
I downloaded that, I like it :)

POISONTHESYSTEM

04-27-2005, 12:52 PM

New stuff sounds interesting, when does the new album drop again?

Six Foot Revolver

04-27-2005, 12:56 PM

New stuff sounds interesting, when does the new album drop again?
If you read the thread then you would know

KittensInMicrowaves

04-27-2005, 12:57 PM

BYOB is one of the better songs they have ever done......

stevo_13

04-27-2005, 01:13 PM

I really like soad, their first album is great and toxicity was pretty good but steal this album wasn't as good as I was expecting. I guess it was just different then what I thought it would be. Cigaro is an awesome song and the video for BYOB owns.

metallica83

04-27-2005, 01:13 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?
There were good songs and bad songs. It wasnt dissapointing but they couldve done more with it

azbassman

04-27-2005, 01:37 PM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?
I didnt....i like a lot of the songs on that cd.... it was weird and thats why i like SOAD

Six Foot Revolver

04-30-2005, 07:05 AM

I am yet to hear steal this album :upset:

bomber

04-30-2005, 07:19 AM

Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

no i didn't and i don't see why other fans did? i thought it was an alright compilation of songs, not as strong as others but still really good. 7.5/10 imo

Romanticide

04-30-2005, 07:47 AM

Nice group, sometimes pretty hard, often pretty chaotic/strange

you say it like its a bad thing

pimpy the pirate

04-30-2005, 11:17 AM

soad are my favorite metal band! their self title was the best in my opinion every single song was loud and obnoctious! toxicity was pretty good but i thought steal this album sucked to me it didnt sound anything like them. darron is awesome at guitar but i think he should let serj do the lyrics and songwriting (byob had terrible lyrics and the singing sucked). Shavo sux i can barely ever hear him the only song that i could actually tell what he was playing was in sugar(best song ever) but the rif just goes 0-7-6-5 anybody could do that but overall theyre my 2nd fav band...

Dave de Sylvia

04-30-2005, 01:20 PM

Lord Brum posted it in the YSI thread up top... I think it's on the second-to-last page :)

Thank you :)

Mr. Hankie

04-30-2005, 01:31 PM

I just bought Steal This Album, and all I have to say is I wish I would've stole it.

Six Foot Revolver

04-30-2005, 01:34 PM

I just bought Steal This Album, and all I have to say is I wish I would've stole it.

(That means it wasn't worth it's price, but it's worth having)
Don't explain your jokes foo' it makes them unfunny

Endless Obsession

04-30-2005, 01:38 PM

Has anybody got an uncensored mp3 of BYOB?

If u go to there website it plays.

I love System of a down. I have all of there cds and i like self titled the best. I preordered Mesmerize and u get that and a t-shirt for $15 off of there website. Incredible deal.

Yppolitia

04-30-2005, 01:49 PM

Amazing group.

slaughteredfirst

04-30-2005, 02:10 PM

There has been a lotta talk about System of a down latly.

Its got me listening to them again. :)

Six Foot Revolver

04-30-2005, 02:11 PM

That is because they have there new albums coming out soon

Mr. Hankie

04-30-2005, 02:17 PM

I thought it was May 17, not May 16.

Six Foot Revolver

04-30-2005, 02:22 PM

I thought it was May 17, not May 16.
That is the English date on Amazon so either:
1.Amazon is wrong
2.It is released at different times for UK and America

Kage

04-30-2005, 02:24 PM

Dave de Sylvia

04-30-2005, 02:27 PM

That is the English date on Amazon so either:
1.Amazon is wrong
2.It is released at different times for UK and America

Albums are released on Monday in the UK and on Tuesday in the US. Ireland trumps you both, as we get albums the previous Friday. :cool:

Dude3

04-30-2005, 03:01 PM

Mekkalayakay

04-30-2005, 03:10 PM

slaughteredfirst

04-30-2005, 03:16 PM

That is because they have there new albums coming out soon

Oh I know trust me.

Six Foot Revolver

04-30-2005, 03:29 PM

PepsiMetal

04-30-2005, 03:58 PM

I love this band. Haven't listened to them in a while, but when Mesmerize comes out, I'm sure I'll be listening to them a lot again.

Oh yeah, in case you didn't know, System of a Down will be the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, May 7th.

.....................I think I'm going to change my avatar.

Holy **** that's next saturday. Thanks mate I usually wouldn't watch SNL unless there are some good musical guest. I think soad will come to jay leno and conan obrien's shows soon as well to promote their new stuff. :thumb:

Mr. Hankie

04-30-2005, 04:04 PM

Dude3

04-30-2005, 04:41 PM

Holy **** that's next saturday. Thanks mate I usually wouldn't watch SNL unless there are some good musical guest. I think soad will come to jay leno and conan obrien's shows soon as well to promote their new stuff. :thumb:
Probably. I wish they would go on David Letterman. He's my favorite Late Night talk show, but I hate how usually never has musical guests.

Dr. Jake Destructo

04-30-2005, 05:06 PM

I thought BYOB's chorus was terrible upon first listen. I still think that now. So I am really unsure about whether I will buy their new album or not... But then again, it is a single, and the single usually sucks.

You used to capture and collect things, amirite?

lol user title allusion++

Anyways..My thoughts on SoaD. They were the first band that I ever became addicted to. I still love them today, but I really beleive that they have one of the stupidest messages to deliver to their listeners. The idea of 'make the president fight the war' is so perposterous and idiotic. The only other artist I have heard say this was Eminem, and I really hate to classify SoaD under the same category as Eminem, but I am beginning to think that Daron is a bonafied moron for thinking and writing the way he does. However, I really am the kind of guy that focuses very little on lyrics, and more on the overall song. My favorite album is either S/T or Steal this Album. They are both more original than Toxicity, however, I like them all very much. The S/T is one of the rawest albums ever concieved. Every song is just in your face. Toxicity has some of my favorite tracks on it (Forest, Toxicity, Needles) but it lacks the consistency that the S/T has. Steal This Album is just a cool cd. I know it's a cd of left over songs, but I really think that some of their best songs are on that album. (Mr. Jack, Roullete, Streamline, and EgoBrain to name a few.) Overall, I'd say my favorite SoaD song is either Ego Brain or Forest. They are both very interesting, and they are some of their less political peices, which makes me like them more. :p

Dude3

04-30-2005, 05:19 PM

Its not a neccesity, but I like Political views in music.

Dave de Sylvia

04-30-2005, 05:27 PM

You used to capture and collect things, amirite?

lol user title allusion++

Anyways..My thoughts on SoaD. They were the first band that I ever became addicted to. I still love them today, but I really beleive that they have one of the stupidest messages to deliver to their listeners. The idea of 'make the president fight the war' is so perposterous and idiotic. The only other artist I have heard say this was Eminem, and I really hate to classify SoaD under the same category as Eminem, but I am beginning to think that Daron is a bonafied moron for thinking and writing the way he does. However, I really am the kind of guy that focuses very little on lyrics, and more on the overall song. My favorite album is either S/T or Steal this Album. They are both more original than Toxicity, however, I like them all very much. The S/T is one of the rawest albums ever concieved. Every song is just in your face. Toxicity has some of my favorite tracks on it (Forest, Toxicity, Needles) but it lacks the consistency that the S/T has. Steal This Album is just a cool cd. I know it's a cd of left over songs, but I really think that some of their best songs are on that album. (Mr. Jack, Roullete, Streamline, and EgoBrain to name a few.) Overall, I'd say my favorite SoaD song is either Ego Brain or Forest. They are both very interesting, and they are some of their less political peices, which makes me like them more. :p

Chop that mutha****er up. :evil:

Dude3

04-30-2005, 05:57 PM

You know what, I just listened to BYOB's again, and it is really awesome.
What's even better, is that it is reminding me of System's first album. It is of course very different, but very alike in the craziness aroma of the s/t's sound.
I'm definitely getting this one.

And those weirded out screams are bringing back great memories. :D

Mekkalayakay

04-30-2005, 07:18 PM

Darons opening scream and the chorus is what makes the song for me.

Really? I've always thought Daron was a terrible screamer..... :-/ To me, the scream is just shaky and retarded sounding.

I think the song would be great if they just created a new chorus.

Ultimate Donky

04-30-2005, 07:38 PM

Really? I've always thought Daron was a terrible screamer..... :-/ To me, the scream is just shaky and retarded sounding.

I think the song would be great if they just created a new chorus.

Daron's scream in BYOB is just really chaotic sounding, I don't really think he was trying to impress anyone with it. He does have decent screaming and growling ability though.

As far as the chorus of BYOB, it's there to make the point of the song more than it is to just be catchy or good(though it is somewhat regardless). It's just putting what they are talking about in a silly perspective, trying to capture an attitude. I don't think most SOAD fans really get what they are doing.

Katana

04-30-2005, 07:45 PM

Dude3

04-30-2005, 08:00 PM

System of a Down is the one nu-metal band I really, really like. My friend and I are going at 7 a.m. to get tickets for the show on Monday. Tickets on sale day-of-show only. B.Y.O.B. is a good song with a great message.

And, Lamb of God is playing with them at Ozzfest. Double-whammy.
WHAT???
Neither Lamb of God, nor System of a Down are playing Ozzfest.
Maybe this is that thing that happens in Europe(I live in the US)

paco999

04-30-2005, 08:06 PM

I've listened to SOAD since I was in like 6th grade, one of the first bands I liked. Their lyrics and riffs are catchy (Cigaro), man I love that song.

I obioulsly have to say that their best abum is the S/T, Sugar, Suite-Pee, Suggestions, Know, the whole cd is just amazing, its catchy and the political lyrics are quite interesting.

Toxicity is also an exellent job done by this peculiar band, the songs are catchy (Chop Suey!, Prision Song, Areials, Toxicity, etc) and the lyrics impressive, but I like the S/T better than Toxicity. This is just because I like the songs in the S/T better.

Finally, for steal this album all I have to say is that it was a step back from their first two productions. Although it has older material unrealesed before and it doesn't have much consitency and the songs are not as catchy as the other two, it has its good songs (Nüguns, Chick N' Stu, Bubbles and Mr. Jack).

I'm really looking foward to the new ablum Mezmerized, from what I've heard (Cigaro and BYOB) I was utterly impressed, to me its like hearing something from their S/T, specially Cigaro. I just love it when it says "My **** is much better than yours, My **** can walk right through the door". And all the other stuff.

Well thats my opinion on SOAD.

Katana

04-30-2005, 08:13 PM

WHAT???
Neither Lamb of God, nor System of a Down are playing Ozzfest.
Maybe this is that thing that happens in Europe(I live in the US)

aw **** I confused them with Shadows Fall. They're playing Ozzfest.

SoaD's one of the mystery bands, or so I hear.

pigonthewing82

04-30-2005, 08:21 PM

I heard the new song today, it really didn't do anything for me, I don't think I'll be buying the new album.

Dude3

04-30-2005, 08:21 PM

No, they're not the mystery band. It turned out to be Mudvayne. I guess you'll have to wait for some other time to see them live, which will probably be this summer.

By the way, Lamb of God and Shadows Fall kick some major *** live!

Dude3

04-30-2005, 08:22 PM

I'm going to pre-order the album now, at least I think.

paco999

04-30-2005, 08:42 PM

^^^ Actually you're gonna get it alot cheaper in any record store if you buy it within the first two weeks after it comes out. IDK why they do this but they always do.

nirvana_33

04-30-2005, 08:42 PM

I've already pre-ordered the new album with the shirt. I can't wait till it comes in. I'm int he U.S. so I'll be waiting till the 17th.

Rothmans

04-30-2005, 09:19 PM

I have pre - orderd it myself and Im hoping it will be good.

(>dragon~guitarist<)

04-30-2005, 09:41 PM

I would just buy it at Best Buy or some other store the first week it comes out, albums cost like $10 when they first come out there

Dude3

04-30-2005, 09:44 PM

$10? Wow, that's a good price. On Amazon, its a little less than $14 on the pre-order. Even though its a little more expensive on there, I'll order it anyway.
Chances are, I won't be able to get to a store to buy it fast, and will end up getting it quicker through pre-order.

TheSubtleArts

04-30-2005, 09:48 PM

ive pre-ordered mine from the soad website. i heard the short clips of each song, nothing really impressive to me,, though ofcourse i know you cant judge a song on 30 seconds of it. i think it will turn out to be another fine release from them.

TTTSNB

04-30-2005, 09:56 PM

I like them, one of the few nu metal bands I like. I feel that they are much more creative and interesting then alot of bands of that genre.

Dude3

04-30-2005, 10:02 PM

Yeah. I really don't even like to consider them Nu-Metal. In my opinion, they are not. I think they are very talented, original, and I love the lyrics. I've never heard a band that sounds like them.

misunderstood

05-01-2005, 01:26 AM

I just got back from the System of a Down show here in Austin..one word: WOW! It was an awesome performance! The drummer was great! Everything was great. I'm looking forward to their fall tour with TMV..should be great.

Six Foot Revolver

05-01-2005, 06:05 AM

I would just buy it at Best Buy or some other store the first week it comes out, albums cost like $10 when they first come out there
**** man that is a good price! CDs are so expensive in England :upset:

DuncMaster

05-01-2005, 09:26 AM

Get Cd's from www.play.com usually cheaper for Cd's, DVD's, Games...etc.

Free P+P also. :thumb:

punkster998

05-01-2005, 10:10 AM

I'll be getting the new album eventually. Along with Mars Volta, and the new Nuees Ardentes EP. :)

Six Foot Revolver

05-01-2005, 10:38 AM

Get Cd's from www.play.com usually cheaper for Cd's, DVD's, Games...etc.

Free P+P also. :thumb:
Thanks, I knew they did cheap DVDs but never knew they did cheap CDs :thumb:. I should have checked really.

azbassman

05-01-2005, 06:14 PM

I wont be able to pre-order the new album :upset: .......i have to do what the rest off us do.....wait and get it at Best Buy......what can you do

azbassman

05-02-2005, 02:19 PM

Has any one heard any other songs of their new album besides BYOB and Cigaro or are they not releasing any of the other songs yet....because ive seen they list of they new songs......

Dude3

05-02-2005, 05:04 PM

I don't think any other songs have been released or leaked. I guess we will just have to wait.

I pre-ordered the new SOAD record, Tesament's The Legacy, and Judas Priest's Painkiller. Yay me!

UnknowN Doodl3.2

05-02-2005, 05:26 PM

its funny how a lot of people seem to forget that steal this album was a bucnh of bsides from toxicity and earlier

Endless Obsession

05-02-2005, 05:32 PM

its funny how a lot of people seem to forget that steal this album was a bucnh of bsides from toxicity and earlier

Its funny how you make 0 sense.

Blizzink

05-02-2005, 06:14 PM

He was trying to explain that STA! was just supposed to be a side album that SOAD said they didn't want treated as a major release.

Anyways, were those 30 second samples leaked or are they available at some store's site or something? I want to hear some of them, especially 'This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm on This Song'.

Dude3

05-02-2005, 07:33 PM

I've been on the site, and I haven't found any samples.

TheSubtleArts

05-02-2005, 08:16 PM

i heard the samples of the songs from soadfans.com,, they are down now because so many people where streaming them i guess. from what i heard they are a little differant of a style, especially because of the fact that Daron is singing in every song. i dont remember most of the songs, but i know that i liked what i heard from "Question!" and "This Cocaine makes me feel like im on this song". "Old School Hollywood" is like some wierd techo-style song. kinda cool though.

Magicaltroll

05-02-2005, 08:38 PM

Anyone have an idea if a leak will come out for this?
I'm not sure if anyone COULD know, but I thought it'd be worth a try.

Rothmans

05-02-2005, 09:45 PM

its funny how a lot of people seem to forget that steal this album was a bucnh of bsides from toxicity and earlier

Yeah but a lof of it was re-recorded it was really only johns drum tracks that was left from the toxicity session's.

niobium

05-02-2005, 10:17 PM

All the people who listen to an album before it's released...

For shame.

Even I, one of the biggest SOAD freaks out there, can wait.

Katana

05-02-2005, 10:26 PM

I waited outside, in 30-degree (fahrenheit) weather, for three hours, to find that System of a Down tickets had sold out. ****ing a. If we had gotten there five minutes earlier (literally) I would've seen them four hours ago.

PepsiMetal

05-02-2005, 10:34 PM

Anyone know a site that i can pre-order that accept paypal? I hate this cc crap. :(

Ultimate Donky

05-03-2005, 08:00 PM

Mesmerize is great, really hard to compare with the other albums. It's just different. As expected, Daron's vocals are far more predominant than in the past, and Serj's vocals aren't as good or aggressive as in the past, but it doesn't really seem to matter. It's a new sound for System, and IMO it sounds great. It should be popping up on the p2p programs soon enough. Right now my favorites are Lost in Hollywood(easily the most "normal" song of System's that i've heard, Daron almost sounds like Oasis' singer in it) Revenga, and Radio/Video.

Shattered_Future

05-03-2005, 08:19 PM

STA! has one of my favorite SOAD songs on it...A.D.D.

I dunno what it is, its just a great song...

Magicaltroll

05-03-2005, 09:22 PM

Txus

05-03-2005, 09:26 PM

The best nu metal band and the only nu metal band i can stand besides mudvayne.

Magicaltroll

05-03-2005, 09:36 PM

The best nu metal band and the only nu metal band i can stand besides mudvayne.
I don't even like Mudvayne :/
The song Happy is good though.

Magicaltroll

05-04-2005, 02:26 AM

Man, this is really good stuff... I thought they lost it after hearing Holy Mountain :/

This might even be my new favorite SOAD album. Its in the same vein as the self titled CD, and I love the weirdness on this album too. Toxicity wasn't really that weird.

NP-Violent Pornagraphy
wtf? :lol:

azbassman

05-04-2005, 01:47 PM

You guys are lucky.....the new album dosent come out in the US for a week :upset: ......i cant wait

Neoteric

05-04-2005, 01:50 PM

I'm the only one who doesn't like their debut but likes Toxicity.

azbassman

05-04-2005, 02:02 PM

Toxicity wasnt a "weird" album but the self-titled was and thats what made it different from a lot of nu-metal bands

Magicaltroll

05-04-2005, 02:03 PM

I'm the only one who doesn't like their debut but likes Toxicity.
Don't get me wrong, I still like Toxicity, but ST was SO much better, it was so different I loved it.

You guys are lucky.....the new album dosent come out in the US for a week :upset: ......i cant wait
Download the leak man, unless SOAD is kinda important to you, then I wouldn't because if you really wanna wait and all that stuff, then thats pretty good of you. But SOAD arent THAT important to me, so I went ahead and downloaded it :p

Ultimate Donky

05-04-2005, 02:43 PM

I'm gonna buy it when it comes out anyway, this is a really good album, they're getting my money for it. I can't wait for Hypnotize already.

Dude3

05-04-2005, 07:03 PM

For anybody who has heard this album:
Can you please rate it? Is it better than any of their other albums? Which of their Cd's does it sound most like?
Thanks

TheDMV

05-04-2005, 07:11 PM

I thought I'd like there new one, but the more I've heard songs from it, the less Ithink I'd want to buy it. I only have Toxicity, and I like it quite a bit, though I have heard many of the songs off other albums, especially Steal This Album. So to anyone who has Mezmerize:

Should I buy it?/Is it worth it?

Ultimate Donky

05-04-2005, 10:43 PM

I'll leave reviewing the album to someone who is good at that kind of thing, i'm finding myself having trouble explaining it. All I know is, I love it. If Hypnotize is even nearly as good as Mesmerize, then the Mesmerize/Hypnotize will certainly be one of my favorite albums. If you're one of the hardcore "EVERYTHING BUT SOAD'S FIRST ALBUM SUCKS" guys, then you might not like this one either. Your loss. This album is much better than Toxicity IMO, which I thought was an 8 out of 10 anyway. Maybe it's just the "I've only heard the album 3 or 4 times and think it's completely awesome" thing, but i'd give this a 9.5 out of 10. My only complaint is track order, i'm not so sure it all flows that well. I guess that's what happens when you have 40 songs to choose from. All of these songs have personalities of their own. But yeah i'll shut up now. Guys, this is definitely worth checking out.

Dr. Jake Destructo

05-04-2005, 11:31 PM

Didn't Mezmerize leak?

ATM

05-04-2005, 11:32 PM

If I like Steal This Album, what's the next album I should pick up?

Dr. Jake Destructo

05-04-2005, 11:33 PM

The Self Titled. STA! and the S/T are both way quirkier than Toxicity.

Det_Nosnip

05-04-2005, 11:55 PM

You guys are lucky.....the new album dosent come out in the US for a week :upset: ......i cant wait

When, exactly does it come out?

Dr. Jake Destructo

05-04-2005, 11:58 PM

May 18th. It may not be that exact date, but its the Tuesday closest to that date. :-/ (Monday if you're a Brit)

Det_Nosnip

05-04-2005, 11:59 PM

Thanks! [/too lazy to open up Google.]

Dr. Jake Destructo

05-05-2005, 12:01 AM

No problem

/Too lazy to confirm the actual date

:p

Darkko

05-05-2005, 01:09 AM

Mezmerize is insane. I thought 'BYOB' was a sign of the direction SOAD were heading. I was wrong. This thing is fast and furious, a punk album done in heavy metal. 'Cigaro' is a quick burst of obscene politcal ranting , 'Radio/Video' is a combination of carnival music and reggae, and 'Old School Hollywood' is the only song I know about a celebrity baseball game. Plus, it has the best lyric of the CD, 'Tony Danza cuts in line!'. My new favourite SOAD album, although I have a feeling it'll get mixed reactions. It's probably not for everyone.

fishboy

05-05-2005, 01:32 AM

when does would it come out in new zealand?

Ultimate Donky

05-05-2005, 05:08 AM

Okay insomnia made me change my mind, I did write a review. I posted it over on the SOAD board so i'll re-post it here for any interested. Kinda long, as it's track by track.

I've listened to this nonstop for 2 days in a row, and now I think i'm ready to give a review that isn't blinded by the "I've only heard this 3 or 4 times but it all sounds so fresh and awesome" thing.

Soldier Side - You get a little taste of what you're gonna hear on the album, some beautiful guitaring by Daron and beautiful harmonizing.

BYOB - We've all heard it, thrashy with high-speed verses, badass groove riff with the R&B chorus.

Revenga - I felt the same as some of the guys above at first, this one grew on me immensely though. I love the thrash sound of the song, and amazingly you can even dance to it. Much like the chorus riff on BYOB, Daron can bust out some groove riffs. I thought the bridge with just Daron singing could have been much better, the rest of this song I love.

Cigaro - Hardest song on the album, it's alright. Has a personality just like many of the songs on this album. I think Daron is finally figuring his **** out with that, creating characters formed from ideas/points-of-view and expressing them as he sees appropriate, in this case in a silly manner.

Radio/Video - One of my favorite on the album. Daron surprisingly isn't annoying singing lead, and sounds very good within the song. I've seen people calling parts of it carnival-esque and/or reggae, well I don't really know wtf it is. It could be Armenian-sounding music for all I know, but it sounds great. Great harmonizing, I love the ending.

This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song - This is my least favorite on the album. I guess it's the weirdest lyrically. Serj just trying to be crazy(and succeeding as usual), and it just sounds like he's kinda half-assing it. It's still a good song, and I like the riff a lot. I miss Serj's aggression on this album.

Violent Pornography - Cool guitar intro, like most of the songs on here. The chorus sounds like something my dad would say to me, but it's pretty true. There's a 2-part verse before each chorus, and the chorus is pretty cool too. Sounds like a typical SOAD harmonizing chorus, which is on pretty much every song on here(as opposed to just Chop Suey, Forest, and Aerials on Toxicity). Daron talks about a "non-stop disco" at the end, I have no idea what he's talking about.

Question - Great song. Very beautiful guitar work in the intro and verses. Serj's voice sounds like it wants to slip into the chorus too early just as he's talking about slipping into a dream, sounds cool. IMO Serj's best effort on the album, he sounds great and the lyrics(I seriously doubt Daron wrote them) are top-notch.

Sad Statue - Another badass thrashy riff and good drum work. Cool alternating 2-part verse, typical SOAD harmonizing chorus. This, Question, Cocaine, and Revenga are all pretty much similar to a few Toxicity songs, only much more complex and IMO much better.

Old School Hollywood - This one has dumb lyrics, but it's inspired by Daron's experience with that MLB all-star break celebrity softball game. I think it's hilarious that it's talking about washed up celebrities and then having a whole new wave vibe to the song, like they're taking you back to the 80's back when those guys were cool. One of those "Sugar"-sounding riffs, simple and very catchy. I still laugh out loud when I hear the laser noise before the chorus. Just a fun, catchy, goofy song.

Lost in Hollywood - I was like "WTF IS THIS" the first time I heard this track. Daron is singing lead and sounds like the Oasis singer or something with a fake semi-british accent. The softest, and perhaps best, song on the album. It's actually a normal song, the only unexpected thing that happens is that it's System of a Down, and nothing crazy happens. Which makes this track insane. Great harmonizing in the verses. And then you hear Daron saying things in his fake semi-British accent like "ALL YOU MAGGOTS SMOKING FAGS ON SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, ALL YOU BITCHES PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE AIR AND WAVE EM LIKE YOU JUST DON'T CARE." Yes, it is as awesome as it sounds. Daron doesn't try to do too much with his voice, he knows he doesn't have the best voice out there. But he uses it beautifully throughout the whole album, and especially here. I love this song.

IMO if Hypnotize is half as good as Mesmerize, that double album will be my favorite SOAD one ever. The Daron-led songs are surprisingly amazing, I feared he would sound like an annoying idiot with lame lyrics. He makes his lame lyrics work and it just adds personality to the songs where he's heavily involved. Mesmerize is more comparable to Toxicity than it is to the self-titled, and IMO is better in every way. More complex, much better put together, better vocals(though less aggressive and angry, which is fine by me). The people who are all "EVERYTHING BUT THE SELF-TITLED SUCKS" might not like this one, because it isn't nearly as brutal or aggressive or insane as that one. But honestly, Mesmerize has better songs. Daron's guitar work has taken a big step up IMO, I don't think he's playing complex stuff(not that i'd know), but his intros to many of the songs are gorgeous, and the heavy riffs aren't as "chugga chugga" and are more notey(just as he said they'd be) and succeed in making you headbang. This is probably SOAD's most accessible album, and some are going to hate it simply because of that. Their loss. Daron's songwriting could be hitting its peak on this album, as things couldn't be put together any better. I can't wait for Hypnotize, bring it on guys. And yes, i'm definitely buying this in a few weeks.

justpaul28

05-05-2005, 08:13 AM

I'm a fan of System's music but the whole anti-political/capatilism thing annnoys me. Firstly, they release Steal This Album, basically its filled with songs that weren't good enough to get on Toxicity, if that isn't a cash in, I don't know what is. Secondly, their upcoming albums. Wheres the need for two? Well apart from being double the cash in take for System.
And finally:
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Those lyrics are weak, thats the only thing that can be said. If you saw that in the Songwriting part of this forum, you would laugh at this person. Simple as that. Apart from that, good band.

azbassman

05-05-2005, 01:55 PM

When, exactly does it come out?
It comes out On May 17th in the US

misunderstood

05-05-2005, 02:05 PM

There's going to be an exclusive listening party here in Austin this Saturday (May 7th)...This should be intersting. I wonder if they'll be doing something similar to NIN where they had listening parties all over the place and gave out free stuff.

Skit

05-05-2005, 02:07 PM

Heh shame thousands of people have already heard the album :lol:

azbassman

05-05-2005, 02:09 PM

Toxicity was the first SOAD album that i bought......so im not one of those ppl that say the S/T was the only good album....i mean there are significant differences between the albums, but there still SOAD.....one of the weirder songs off of Toxicity was the Prison Song, and i liked it.....i am a big fan of SOAD always will be... because i personally like everyone of there albums

misunderstood

05-05-2005, 02:30 PM

Heh shame thousands of people have already heard the album :lol:

Yeah, no kidding. The free stuff would still be nice though.

Shattered_Future

05-05-2005, 02:47 PM

^ yea...
If anybody has it, care to upload it?
I want to hear it, but i don't want to buy it...

Six Foot Revolver

05-05-2005, 02:49 PM

What do you want uploading?

Jake_badass_bassist

05-05-2005, 02:50 PM

I finally heard B.Y.O.B Good song

Shattered_Future

05-05-2005, 02:52 PM

What do you want uploading?

The whole album would be nice...
If not, anything off of it except BYOB.

TheDMV

05-05-2005, 02:53 PM

^My name is Jake, and I too, am I badass bassist. Just thought i'd throw that out there.

Six Foot Revolver

05-05-2005, 02:56 PM

^My name is Jake, and I too, am I badass bassist. Just thought i'd throw that out there.
Me too :eek:

/Freakyness++

Rothmans

05-05-2005, 03:12 PM

Hey if anyone has the new album can someone upload some songs for me pleease?

Edit: apart from byob, cigaro, holy mountain and kill rock 'n' roll.

Spiritofmosa

05-05-2005, 09:28 PM

i dont understand the vid

Iceman-rocker

05-05-2005, 09:48 PM

wooooo bass!

PepsiMetal

05-05-2005, 11:23 PM

I just downloaded the new mesmerize album. It's pretty good. Kill rock n roll and holy mountain are not on it. Im assuming they'll be on hypnotize. This album is unlike previous soad albums. They have so many more accoustical parts in their songs. Lost in hollywood is basically all acoustical song. And daron's voice is so freaking weird in that song. BYOB, is also pretty good, it has great parts to it. I also like Sad Statue. That song kicks some major ***. Chorus is just beautiful imo. I know lyrics are very political and about this iraqi war, but really song itself is great if you dont care about meaning of lyrics. :)

Here are couple of songs I've uploaded.

Sad Statue
http://s51.yousendit.com/e.aspx?id=3F2MA5YGDRM671QLIWZSA4M8OU

Old School Hollywood
http://s48.yousendit.com/e.aspx?id=0ISRB46BIUMR92E7JHUHVJIKIM

Im not going to upload whole CD cause that's not cool for the band. :lol:

Turkish

05-06-2005, 12:17 AM

my favorite song by System would have to be P.L.U.C.K. followed closely by Soil

Six Foot Revolver

05-06-2005, 02:03 AM

I just downloaded the new mesmerize album. It's pretty good. Kill rock n roll and holy mountain are not on it. Im assuming they'll be on hypnotize. This album is unlike previous soad albums. They have so many more accoustical parts in their songs. Lost in hollywood is basically all acoustical song. And daron's voice is so freaking weird in that song. BYOB, is also pretty good, it has great parts to it. I also like Sad Statue. That song kicks some major ***. Chorus is just beautiful imo. I know lyrics are very political and about this iraqi war, but really song itself is great if you dont care about meaning of lyrics. :)

Here are couple of songs I've uploaded.

Sad Statue
http://s51.yousendit.com/e.aspx?id=3F2MA5YGDRM671QLIWZSA4M8OU
Yet you downloaded it :p

Thanks for the tracks :thumb:
Old School Hollywood
http://s48.yousendit.com/e.aspx?id=0ISRB46BIUMR92E7JHUHVJIKIM

Im not going to upload whole CD cause that's not cool for the band. :lol:
Yet you downloaded it :p

Thanks for the tracks :thumb:

azbassman

05-09-2005, 02:20 PM

theres been a lot of therads of SOAD maybe you should make this official

Six Foot Revolver

05-09-2005, 02:49 PM

The mods are not making anymore official threads and it would be kinda pointless seeing that after the new albums come out all the threads will stop.

grungeboygtr

05-09-2005, 05:18 PM

the guitarist is probably the most talented off the group and thats not saying too much the drummer isnt bad but serj and shavo are crap...just my opinion

Darkko

05-09-2005, 05:28 PM

Daron should get his own band. It'd be the weirdest music ever recorded.

SlashHalen

05-09-2005, 06:06 PM

just got Mezmerize pretty good i guess. BYOB rocks. Yeah good history short and sweet.

PepsiMetal

05-11-2005, 04:24 PM

Did anyone else notice how cool riffs are on this new album? I mean listen to songs like Lost in hollywood, radio/video, violent photography, etc. Those slow acoustical intros/riffs are awesome. Much better than his previous work imo.

Yet you downloaded it :p

Thanks for the tracks :thumb:

Yea, I hate myself, but I had to dl it since I dont have a job yet. :lol:

Endless Obsession

05-11-2005, 04:27 PM

serj and shavo are crap

Serj...Crap?!? Whats wrong with you.

Kage

05-11-2005, 04:31 PM

Daron should get his own band. It'd be the weirdest music ever recorded.
Quite far from it, actually.

TheSubtleArts

05-11-2005, 04:47 PM

there were rumors of Daron starting a solo career too. but in an interview he said he would rather just be part of SOAD.

Ultimate Donky

05-11-2005, 04:52 PM

I don't think there would be any reason for Daron to have a solo band, he gets to do pretty much what he wants with SOAD. Like they said he writes 90% of the stuff anyway. And yes, Daron is a weird guy, but there are many weirder bands than SOAD.

PepsiMetal

05-11-2005, 07:55 PM

He also has like different voices. For example, in lost in hollywood, it's so **** weird (but in a good way), and in other songs it's different.

tunafish_scumbag

05-11-2005, 08:17 PM

Daron obviously has alot of creative control on the new album (he basically wrote everything and played bass on the album). Has it always been this way?

PepsiMetal

05-11-2005, 08:47 PM

No, I dont think so. Right now, some songs have nice bass lines, and back then I think daron just played same thing and followed guitar. Except for psycho where he wrote that simple bass intro. :) Also I believe serj wrote most lyrics in the previous 3 albums.

Moses

05-11-2005, 08:54 PM

serj and shavo are crap...just my opinion
I can respect your opinion but Serj is definatly a talented vocalist.

PepsiMetal

05-11-2005, 09:55 PM

Shavo is also not crap. You might think he's crap, as in you dont like him/his way of playing bass, but he's pretty good. Im not saying he's the best or anywhere near best, but not crap. ;)

Dr. Jake Destructo

05-11-2005, 11:27 PM

Relatively, Shavo is about as technically adept as Daron is at their chosen insturments. They both play very simple, yet effective riffs. If you want to hear some cool basslines, check out Spiders, DDevil, and the intro to Mr. Jack. Of course, they're all simple, but Spiders and Mr. Jack are about as atmospheric as SoaD gets, IMO.

To the guy that said Serj is crap- He has probably the broadest vocal range of any vocalist on mainstream rock radio today. He may not have superior vocal control, but he is a very good lyricist who can come up with obscure yet relevant metaphors, and overall, he can write a very good song.

AIC/EAZY-E

05-12-2005, 05:47 AM

Do any of you think Violent Pornography is teh pwn&gE?

Spiritofmosa

05-12-2005, 06:37 AM

i love 'this cocaine makes me feel like i'm on this song'

Undertaker04

05-12-2005, 08:35 AM

The mian reasons to by Mezmerized
1.Cigaro
2.Byob
Thats all for now :evil:

Mr. Hankie

05-12-2005, 10:52 AM

Mr. Hankie

05-12-2005, 10:54 AM

Skit

05-12-2005, 10:55 AM

Just bought the limited edition 7" BYOB single today.. Got a free sticker too :thumb:

Anyone know how to tell which number mine is (out of the limited ammount made)

Six Foot Revolver

05-12-2005, 11:12 AM

Daron obviously has alot of creative control on the new album (he basically wrote everything and played bass on the album). Has it always been this way?
On the other albums he just wrote the music but now he rights music and lyrics, I think.

PepsiMetal

05-12-2005, 11:32 AM

The mian reasons to by Mezmerized
1.Cigaro
2.Byob
Thats all for now :evil:

1. Sad Statue
2. Lost in hollywood (Riff is similar as in forest imo.)
3. Radio/Video
4. Vilolent Photography
5. BYOB

Those are top 5 songs on this album imo.

Six Foot Revolver

05-12-2005, 12:40 PM

Have you all got illegal copies or has it been released early?

Moses

05-12-2005, 01:07 PM

So what does everyone think of it compared to the other albums?

Also when is Hypnotize out?(I don't feel like looking for a date in here)

Six Foot Revolver

05-12-2005, 01:08 PM

So what does everyone think of it compared to the other albums?

Also when is Hypnotize out?(I don't feel like looking for a date in here)
16th in England so 17th in America

Moses

05-12-2005, 01:10 PM

16th in England so 17th in America
This month?!?! I thought that's when Mesmerize was out?

Six Foot Revolver

05-12-2005, 01:12 PM

This month?!?!
Apologise I thought you meant mezmerize :p
I don't know when hypnotise comes out :(

Moses

05-12-2005, 01:15 PM

Apologise I thought you meant mezmerize :p
I don't know when hypnotise comes out :(
Yeah, that's what I thought, that would be awesome if they released them at the same time.

oliv_da_skinmasher

05-12-2005, 01:19 PM

it comes out in september i think it should be good though

Shattered_Future

05-12-2005, 02:17 PM

Am I the only one that thinks that Innervision is one of the best SOAD songs?

No...thats a great song.
Very fun to play along with the record on guitar as well.

azbassman

05-12-2005, 02:23 PM

I got some money on my birthday and i decided to pre-order mesmerize...

TheSubtleArts

05-12-2005, 09:05 PM

Do any of you think Violent Pornography is teh pwn&gE?

yes it is. i got my pre-ordered copy today in the mail. i did the same with the mudvayne album, they always come like 5-6 days early that way. but yea, i like just about ever song on this album, for differant reasons than i like older soad stuff because its so differant, but i love it.

AIC/EAZY-E

05-12-2005, 11:30 PM

1.Violent Pornography
2.Revenga
3.Question!
4.Old School Hollywood
5.BYOB
...Cigaro is probably the worst on the album IMO, but I still love that bridge.

Andross

05-13-2005, 12:06 AM

i personally think the album is great. even though its not as heavy as the first one it dont matter. because the originality and weirdness are still there. which is what SOAD is obvioulsy known for. i think the fact that Daron sings on this album alot more just shows how much diversity they can have. he doesnt have the worlds best voice but i think he has a very unique voice in general, obvioulsy Serj aswell. which makes them singing together really well. u just gotta love all those little things to. like the end of cocaine where hes like "dont eat the fish". i was like wtf? lol. and of course violent pornography frickin owns. of course i dont hafta say ne of this. almost everybody already has. lol

Skit

05-13-2005, 05:46 AM

Anyone got the album yet?

(The pre-orders are arriving early!)

Joelbassman

05-13-2005, 06:18 AM

Apologise I thought you meant mezmerize :p
I don't know when hypnotise comes out :(
I'm pretty sure it comes out like septemberish?

purplefeet

05-13-2005, 10:04 AM

I'll be getting mezmerize when it comes available to me, which I believe is the 17th of this month. They were suppose to do a show, but they postponed it until the end of summer. *cant wait*
Im hoping mezmerize will be better than Toxicity, and esp Steal This Album. Without a doubt, their 1st ablum is one of my favorites to this day.

azbassman

05-13-2005, 01:44 PM

I just got my pre-ordred album yesterday and ive listened to it non-stop ever since...and my favorite songs would have to be
BYOB
Sad Statue
Violent Pornograpy
Revenga

azbassman

05-13-2005, 01:46 PM

Shattered_Future

05-13-2005, 01:54 PM

i know now it seems like there is no defined lead singer its split between daron and serj....it just makes the album that much better

Really?
I personally hate Daron's voice...

nirvana_33

05-13-2005, 10:06 PM

I got the album today and I must say that it's great. My favorite songs would have to be "Radio/Video" or "Revenga" but my opinion may change later. Old School Hollywood is very different from the usual System of a Down but it's good. Did any of you get the shirt with the album?

Dude3

05-13-2005, 10:12 PM

Just curious,
what the heck is "Suite-pee" about?

Child of the Grave

05-13-2005, 10:23 PM

Just curious,
what the heck is "Suite-pee" about?
Go here and find out :thumb: (http://www.systemofadownonline.com/)

Dude3

05-13-2005, 10:56 PM

Go here and find out :thumb: (http://www.systemofadownonline.com/)
thanks
:)

azbassman

05-13-2005, 11:44 PM

Really?
I personally hate Daron's voice...
Yeah i think it does i like it...like in revenga were hes singing "My sweet clemintine" and "My revenge will be yours for the taking" IMO its good...its one of the better songs on the cd of course its my opinon

jameschez

05-14-2005, 09:40 AM

Rothmans

05-14-2005, 09:45 AM

I like Darons voice I think it is cool.

azbassman

05-14-2005, 11:00 AM

If hypnotize is any good as mesmerize i will definatly be getting it when it comes out

FockerTheLopper

05-14-2005, 11:13 AM

F**K THE SYSTEM
I hope you mean "the system" not the band

FockerTheLopper

05-14-2005, 11:15 AM

Just curious,
what the heck is "Suite-pee" about?
He had an out of body experience the other day, her name was jesus, and for her everyone cried, EVERYONE cried, try her philosophy try her philosophy you die for her philosophy die. Hmm I haven't heard that song in about 2 years and I still remeber most the words :thumb:

Magicaltroll

05-14-2005, 11:31 AM

He had an out of body experience the other day, her name was jesus, and for her everyone cried, EVERYONE cried, try her philosophy try her philosophy you die for her philosophy die. Hmm I haven't heard that song in about 2 years and I still remeber most the words :thumb:
Probably because that wong is just plain awesome.

azbassman

05-14-2005, 01:14 PM

just a thought, can anyone put up links to some of the new songs? ive looked on google but can find much apart from cigaro and byob. I know pepsiMetal has put up his links but it they have expired! thanks in advance
This is Violent Pornograpy for anyone who dosent have mesmerize yet IMO its the best song off of the cd

http://s23.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2TTENYQXRH68C3RJXMQNBI4FQK

jameschez

05-14-2005, 01:38 PM

Thanks man, i appreciate it... well i would if it would bloody download!! lol never mind i guess il have to wait until next week and actually buy it!

Firecracker

05-14-2005, 01:40 PM

It took ages for 'BYOB' to grow on me, i didn't like it that much before, but now i love it. But it's still not as good as 'Cigaro' imo.

azbassman

05-14-2005, 01:49 PM

This is my order of song from favorite to leat favorite
Violent Pornograpy
revenga
BYOB
Sad Statue
Cigaro
This cocanie make me feel like im on this song
old school hollywood
radio/video
question!
lost in hollywood
and solider side is just an intro so you know

jameschez

05-14-2005, 01:53 PM

I dont care if it isn't as good as the others. i have to buy it as a matter of principle! lol

azbassman

05-14-2005, 01:54 PM

If BYOB and Cigaro are consistently rated by people as some of the best work on the album I don't think I'll like it.
They only say byob and cigaro are the best songs because SOAD released them early and thats all they heard for a while...theres a lot of songs on there i listen to twice as much as byob and cigaro...its a good cd

jameschez

05-14-2005, 01:58 PM

I like byob...but i did have to listen to it on repeat before i started to get into it. jus wih i could have heard more songs of the album

PepsiMetal

05-14-2005, 03:58 PM

If BYOB and Cigaro are consistently rated by people as some of the best work on the album I don't think I'll like it.

I think when you hear songs like radio/video, violent pornography, sad statue, and lost in hollywood, you wont even like byob or cigaro as much. And Im saying if you, as in that audience who rates those 2 songs the best. I liked cigaro and BYOB alot as well, but once I heard rest of the songs, I knew byob and cigaro were just OK songs.

BTW radio/video has a sweet intro riff. Man... :naughty:

PepsiMetal

05-14-2005, 04:25 PM

I like this album, can't decide if it's their best album, but it's definetely one of their best. But some people will obviously find it to be pure crap, while others will think it's a marvelous album. The thing I prefer in this album over last soad albums is that songs are much more different. In previous soad albums, many songs had similar structure and such. This album has bunch of different stuff. I listened to album like 10 times already and I keep hearing something new everytime I listen to it.

metalmaniac87

05-14-2005, 04:25 PM

I loved their new album! IMO there were no bad songs on it and there are some really good ones. My list would be

Favourite
1. Radio/Video
2. Lost In Holywood
3. Question!
4. Sad Statue
5. Soliderside
6. Violent Pornography
7. BYOB
8. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like Im On This Song
9. Old School Holywood
10. Revenga
11. Cigaro
Least Favourite

Probably my favourite album of 2005 so far.

PepsiMetal

05-14-2005, 04:28 PM

That's pretty much how my list would be. Except I'd change sad statue with question!.

Mojo2004

05-14-2005, 04:40 PM

sad statue is an immense song, love every minute of it

extreme_191

05-14-2005, 05:53 PM

I enjoy around 1/3 of BYOB. I like the instruments but the song is quite annoying.

TheSubtleArts

05-14-2005, 07:08 PM

radio/video is my favorite song so far. i like how it changes styles from a polka-like sound to a reagge(sp?) and how its speeds up and changes volume and everything. its great.

cramboli

05-14-2005, 08:05 PM

Cherry is a good song so isn't speak english or die, along with marmalade and marijuana in your brain, those are some of there good music...

Hui_LP

05-17-2005, 04:26 PM

*Like majorly forces everyone to talk about SOAD here.*

Now.

PepsiMetal

05-17-2005, 04:32 PM

radio/video is my favorite song so far. i like how it changes styles from a polka-like sound to a reagge(sp?) and how its speeds up and changes volume and everything. its great.

Yea, intro is amazing imo. Sounds beautiful. It changes so much it's like 20 songs in one. Funny lyrics though.

Hey man, look at me rockin out, Im on a RADIO! lol

Also who in the living hell is danny and lisa? :confused:

Hui_LP

05-17-2005, 04:40 PM

No idea, yet I know it's one of the best songs on the album.

PepsiMetal

05-17-2005, 04:46 PM

Recently I've been listening to Question! quite alot. It's becoming addicting. like the cocaine that makes you feel like you're in this song. lol. What a song title.

Shattered_Future

05-17-2005, 04:48 PM

I love Sad Statue...specially the chorus. I think its one of the best songs ive heard from the album.

PepsiMetal

05-17-2005, 04:49 PM

Yea the melody is very nice. That's the first song I liked when I heard the whole album. Now more are starting to sound nice.

LarsAgi007

05-17-2005, 04:49 PM

I like the earlier albums a little, I think BYOB is an o..k Song, the way it changes is a little rough though.. Could be neatened up..

punchenello

05-17-2005, 05:47 PM

they were on snl and sounded pretty good.

Shattered_Future

05-17-2005, 05:49 PM

they were on snl and sounded pretty good.

I thought on SNL they weren't very good...the vocals seemed screwed in places.

And it looked like Daron had the urge to run into the audience and stab someone...his facial expression can do that.

Audio-Anthem

05-17-2005, 06:20 PM

I got Mesmerize on the 14th, because I pre-ordered it. I was waiting for this album eversince Steal this Album. And I was blown away on how much they changed compared to their Selt Titled. My favorite songs on it so far are Revenga,Violent Pornography, Lost In Hollywood, Radio/Video, and Sad Statue (pretty much all of them, i like all fo their stuff). Overall it's my second favorite album, the first was the best
anywyas jsut felt like leaving a mark on a thread with my favorite band's name on it

KittensInMicrowaves

05-17-2005, 10:44 PM

KROQ played the album on the radio tonite in its entirety, I was driving in my car liking it! some cool sounding riffs, and catchy too

Expresso

05-17-2005, 11:39 PM

Question! is a Great song... one of my album favorites.

Child of the Grave

05-18-2005, 12:38 AM

my favs are Soldier Side, Revenga, Cigaro, Question!, Sad Statue and Lost in Hollywood. A great album, i wish those dickheads at blabbermouth.net would stop dissing it.

WE NEED AN OFFICIAL SOAD THREAD HERE!

King

05-18-2005, 12:48 AM

my favs are BYOB (of course), Revenga, Cigaro, Radio/Video, This Cocaine..., and Violent Pornography

...it's a violent pornography, choking chicks and sodomy...

:D

PepsiMetal

05-18-2005, 01:05 AM

My favorite songs are:

Radio/Video
Violent Pornography
Question!
Sad Statue
Old School Hollywood
Lost in Hollywood

Rest of the songs are great as well, but those just stand out imo. 6/11 favorite songs. :thumb:

BYOB was awesome when I heard it and until I heard the rest of the album. Now it's just an average song compared to rest of songs on mesmerize imo. Can't wait for hypnotize.

i wish those dickheads at blabbermouth.net would stop dissing it.

Dont worry man. Those people know nothing about music. This album is great, and it will probably be best album of 2005. Considering hypnotize isn't better but it might well be better since Soad have evolved lyrically and musically.

Six Foot Revolver

05-18-2005, 02:26 AM

and it will probably be best album of 2005.
I am still to get it (:() but this year has been a brilliant year for albums with albums such as Frances the Mute, Angel of Retribution and With Teeth so it it gonna have some pretty tough competition

pizzapie88

05-18-2005, 04:20 AM

I am still to get it (:() but this year has been a brilliant year for albums with albums such as Frances the Mute, Angel of Retribution and With Teeth so it it gonna have some pretty tough competition

123

I listened to it the other day. I thought it was alright. There were a few good songs IMO (sorry didn't have a track list) but there were also some fairly average ones aswell. I thought that Darons vocals were much better than in previous System of a Down albums, I was also impressed witht he drumming :thumb: .

(Frances the Mute = Best album of the year so far for me)

purplefeet

05-18-2005, 07:09 AM

woot and a half! Mezmerize is f'ucking good..it is defiently the most solid album ive heard in a long time :D It makes me so happy

DuncMaster

05-18-2005, 07:25 AM

woot and a half! Mezmerize is f'ucking good..it is defiently the most solid album ive heard in a long time It makes me so happy

123. Class :thumb:

PepsiMetal

05-18-2005, 01:18 PM

woot and a half! Mezmerize is f'ucking good..it is defiently the most solid album ive heard in a long time :D It makes me so happy

I wasn't expecting for mesmerize to be this good. I thought it was going to be an OKish album, but yea, once you get into it, it's way above average album. Daron's guitaring has grown alot imo. Like in radio/video, he changes many styles and song doesn't sound all out of shape and such. I thought John's drumming was fine before, but I believe his drumming is more complex now since he uses double bass now which is always good. :thumb:

TheSubtleArts

05-18-2005, 05:39 PM

Yea, intro is amazing imo. Sounds beautiful. It changes so much it's like 20 songs in one. Funny lyrics though.

Hey man, look at me rockin out, Im on a RADIO! lol

Also who in the living hell is danny and lisa? :confused:

I heard on some site that Danny and Lisa were the hosts of this radio show that said that they would never play Soad (back when they were not huge, i think). kind of a revenge song i guess, look whos laughing now :lol:

Dr3w182

05-18-2005, 05:56 PM

THE NEW SOAD CD IS THE BOMB MAN!!! it ROCKS
I LOVE LOST IN HOLLYWOOD, REVENGA, RADIO/VIDEO, and THIS COCAINE MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IM ON THIS SONG!!!!

man...i want the tabs so badly...does ANYONE know ANY site that already has the tabs for this album...or just some of the songs...PLZZZZZ

Magicaltroll

05-18-2005, 05:58 PM

THE NEW SOAD CD IS THE BOMB MAN!!! it ROCKS
I LOVE LOST IN HOLLYWOOD, REVENGA, RADIO/VIDEO, and THIS COCAINE MAKES ME FEEL LIKE IM ON THIS SONG!!!!
Press the caps lock button please.
This post makes you look retarded.

Sorry, but I had to tell you before someone else did :)

TheSubtleArts

05-18-2005, 06:26 PM

mx has several tabs from the album i think. not every song though.

IbanezSA

05-18-2005, 08:15 PM

i hate soad

BassRevelation1029

05-18-2005, 08:17 PM

Got the cd yesterdeay...i must say it's great. It reminded me of their first album, with a more modernized sound. Totally original

Mcpheely

05-18-2005, 08:18 PM

i hate soad

Then don't post here. Its just that simple. :thumb:

Six Foot Revolver

05-19-2005, 12:19 PM

i hate soad
Post in this thread with a mindless flame again and I will get you banned :)

man...i want the tabs so badly...does ANYONE know ANY site that already has the tabs for this album...or just some of the songs...PLZZZZZ
Try here (http://www.mxtabs.net)

BlueThunder

05-20-2005, 01:08 AM

Hell yea been waiting for mezmerize for a long time. Every song is great! Too hard to pick a fav. right now. I only hope the next one to come out has more songs on it....
Had the chance to see SOAD a few weeks back when they came to town and did a small venue show. Barely got tickets and was a great F-ing show! I doubt they will ever play a venue that small in my town again

PepsiMetal

05-20-2005, 01:25 AM

i hate soad

Wow, you're stupid. If you hate them, stay out of their thread. Only a moron would go into bands' thread, and say they hate them. Makes no sense. :confused:

PepsiMetal

05-20-2005, 01:27 AM

I heard on some site that Danny and Lisa were the hosts of this radio show that said that they would never play Soad (back when they were not huge, i think). kind of a revenge song i guess, look whos laughing now :lol:

Hmm, interesting stuff there. Those people probably get red when they hear their names in the song. :lol:

EDIT: Holly crap, why did I double post? GRR. srry.

Skit

05-20-2005, 05:44 AM

Danny And Lisa where Darons childhood friends :thumb:

+zero+

05-20-2005, 05:05 PM

wait so were the his childhood friends or radio people?!?.. AH! what do u people think of daron singing alot more? i think its excellent.. i was reading in a different forum where everyone hated his voice and i was getting pissed off. but i guess its all in your own opinion. but i say darons voice is good

PepsiMetal

05-20-2005, 05:11 PM

I like his vocals in lost in hollywood.

Uh...no? You can express your intense dislike for a band in a thread about them, as long as you justify that dislike. Mindless flaming isn't tolerated, but it's fine if you justify it.

Flaming a band in the band's thread will just cause more flames and arguements. Because most people come into band's threads to discuss the band, learn new things about them, etc. Not express how much they hate them and how they suck, etc..

+zero+

05-20-2005, 05:13 PM

leave person trying to cause chaos. yea thats my favorite song on the cd rite now.. Such a perfect way to end the cd.

LarsAgi007

05-20-2005, 05:15 PM

I agree, I bought the album after hearing BYOB, countless times on the Radio at work. I have been waiting just over one month for it to come out, And finally I got it today. It is alot better than I expected, I was hoping it wasn't a one good song album, But I must say I love it!!!

(Toast to SOAD)

I know Metallicas drummer Lars Ulrich likes it also, as he was caught on camera playing air drums on the balcony at SOAD's latest gig!!!

LarsAgi007

05-20-2005, 05:20 PM

It's perfectly acceptable to dislike a band, and to express this opinion in a thread about the band.
If every thread about a certain band was dedicated to *** kissing the said band then all threads would be awful.
Like I said; if you mindlessly flame the band then expect to be banned where as if you justify your dislike there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.

If this sparks off negative reactions from the fans of the band then it's their own fault for being retards.

I agree, its perfectly normal to dislike certain bands, but Its a 99.9% chance that fans of the ''said'' band will give of negative reactions.
I have just learned to ignore, and post accordingly to a topic in the thread, But not all can do that without rightfully having a go back ;)

+zero+

05-20-2005, 05:36 PM

i hate soad
great to know... and what exactly are you trying to prove?

Shattered_Future

05-20-2005, 05:38 PM

great to know... and what exactly are you trying to prove?

That he hates them?

However, he should put more thought into his posts...

I have decided not to buy Mesmerize. I have heard enough songs from it to justify why i won't buy it.

I'll end up with it, no doubt...just won't pay for it at all.

BlueThunder

05-20-2005, 07:19 PM