The System of a Down Thread (MXican Radio #4)

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
[URL=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=126]System of a down[/url] 1998
[URL=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=337]Toxicity[/url] 2001
[URL=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=135]Steal this album![/url] 2002

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sad-but-true

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sad-but-true

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sad-but-true

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sad-but-true

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooter666

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

04-26-2005, 02:45 PM	#1
Six Foot Revolver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,677	The System of a Down Thread (MXican Radio #4) 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 [URL=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=126]System of a down[/url] 1998 [URL=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=337]Toxicity[/url] 2001 [URL=http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?albumid=135]Steal this album![/url] 2002 mp3s [URL=http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3JYKFZSPC0ZT307B7JNP7TDCM6]War?[/url] [URL=http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3OUB9S7SG1GIL1Z2SXID1Q0618]Psycho[/url] [URL=http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=31PFRB9N4QE4225MRWAOLK94SR]Deer Dance[/url] [URL=http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3Q3NL9NJ1JPID1RUAKE9JQBD66]Cubert[/url] [URL=http://s44.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1EV8JC5B596HH1BMHV38C1KP1L]Jet Pilot[/url] Last edited by Six Foot Revolver; 04-26-2005 at 02:53 PM.
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04-26-2005, 02:48 PM	#2
Sad But True The New Krup Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Procrasterbating Posts: 10,904	wait, so when did they cease to be soil and become soad?

04-26-2005, 02:54 PM	#4
Six Foot Revolver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 9,677	Added and yes they are a different band
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04-26-2005, 02:59 PM	#5
Sad But True The New Krup Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Procrasterbating Posts: 10,904	Cooliez. I wonder which band is next?

04-26-2005, 03:01 PM	#6
cliff solos for all METAL FOR LIFE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 613	they made soil soil rule

04-26-2005, 03:02 PM	#7
cliff solos for all METAL FOR LIFE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 613	mistake/\/\/\/\/\/\/\

04-26-2005, 03:03 PM	#8
cliff solos for all METAL FOR LIFE Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 613	when is new album out in ireland?????

04-26-2005, 03:06 PM	#10
exup landmine, no landmine? Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 584	Nice group, sometimes pretty hard, often pretty chaotic/strange

04-26-2005, 03:09 PM	#11
Sad But True The New Krup Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Procrasterbating Posts: 10,904	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

04-26-2005, 03:11 PM	#12
misunderstood Hooker With A Pen!s Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,005	I'm gonna be seeing System of a Down this Saturday...This should be a good concert...I hope.

04-26-2005, 03:11 PM	#13
*Det_Nosnip* Coltrane minus Coltrane Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 16,531	I was a big fan of them in high school, and I don't particularly dislike them now. New album might be interesting.

04-26-2005, 03:13 PM	#14
Sad But True The New Krup Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Procrasterbating Posts: 10,904	Did anyone else find Steal This Album quite dissappointing?

04-26-2005, 03:14 PM	#15
cooter666 hillbilly Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: deep south Posts: 48	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

04-26-2005, 03:16 PM	#18
Sad But True The New Krup Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Procrasterbating Posts: 10,904	Ye, it was basically a collection of B sides, but not very good ones.