System Of A Down 

what the fuck? how can soad be pop?have u heard suger,shimmy,toxicitiy,chop suey or any of their songs for that matter?

gay kid:soad is pop!lets listen to linken park!
cool kid:go kill urself,no one luvs u.

System Of A Down by ScarryLarry October 10, 2003

System of a Down 

Okay, a lot of wrong definitions here, most of which are just opinion rather than stating what System of a Down actually are. Here, I'll write a real definition (with my extra opinion, of course), rather than just saying "omfgz dey r da bezt!!!11" with no intelligent information or input whatsoever.

System of a Down are an experimental alt-metal/alt-rock band (no, they are NOT pop or nu-metal, before you start calling them nu-metal learn what the genre actually means) from Los Angles, California. They formed in 1995 and have released five studio albums to date. Some people are saying they're from Armenia, some people are saying that they're not. Let me get this straight... Serj (lead singer) and John (drummer) were both born in Lebanon. Shavo (bassist) was born in Yerevan, Armenia. Daron (guitarist) was born in Hollywood. Although, all band members ARE OF ARMENIAN ANCESTRY. They combine some middle-eastern elements in their music, also drawing influences from jazz, folk, blues and industrial.

Now for my personal opinion. System are an amazing band, and my favourite right now. I've been listening to them for nearly a year, maybe a bit longer. Although maybe in a few months time they might not be my favourite band anymore, they'll still be pretty damn great no matter how many times I listen to them. Yes, they've got a bit of commercial success. So what. When I first started listening to them I had no idea that they were popular. I'm fed up of hearing "they're popular, therefore they can't be good". That's bullshit. It's exactly the kind of crap you hear from small minded music snobs.

What also annoys me to no end are the stupid poser kids running around claiming to be their "#1 fan", whereas most likely they've only heard Chop Suey or BYOB. Good songs yes, but as a matter of fact, they have much, much better songs. If you're into heavier stuff (than say, Toxicity) listen to some of their self-titled album. One of the best albums ever created. And before you call yourself a fan listen to at least a few tracks off of each album (which, by the way, are all awesome).

(1998) System of a Down
(2001) Toxicity
(2003) Steal This Album!
(2005) Mezmerize
(2005) Hypnotize

Also, yes, some songs do have silly lyrics (Fuck the System, Vicinity of Obscenity, etc), which I personally have no problem with. But if you don't like it, don't judge them so quickly. Check out the lyrics for deeper songs such as Spiders, Mind, Aerials, Highway Song to name a few. Pure poetry. What I'm trying to say is don't judge System by the songs you heard on MTV or whatever. Listen to their less popular stuff then see what you think. Peace.

The purest forms of life,
Our days are never coming back...
~Highway Song (Steal This Album!, 2003)

System of a Down are definitely among the greatest, most intelligent and original bands ever.

System of a Down by Stuuuuuuuuuuuuuart July 20, 2008

system of a down 

The most awesome band of all time. from songs taht have possibly no meaning (i.e.:bounce, she's like heroine, kill rock 'n' roll, vicinity of obscenity, if there's meaning to those i missed it and i will ask to be killed my ninjas later) to ones that are entirly true and "moving" (i.e.:BYOB, soldier side, u-fig, chop suey, etc.). if you don't like them, go tell a ninja a ghost story, seriously, i dare you.

Dude: System of a down is fuckin awesome
Fag: dude, they suck
Dude: go walrus yourself

system of a down by HumBleNinJa April 13, 2006

system of a down 

SOAD RULE!! who every tinks otherwise should be sent to hell and stay there for eternity because of their crimes against nature because system of a down rule.

" I hate System of a down they suc........ aaaaaaaaaa the pain!"

system of a down by Shadowblade October 2, 2005

system of a down 

A good modern alt-metal band from armenia. songs are generally very catchy but with cryptic lyrics from a derranged mind.

System of a Down's next album is due late 2004-early 2005.

system of a down by heya August 25, 2004

system of a down 

since limp bizkit and korn etc are dying soad is the one of the few bands that spares you all from avril lavigne, the "the" bands and electronic music made by black people. but yet people complain about them being shown on mtv

think before you dis system of a down

system of a down by googoo July 10, 2003

system of a down 

the best metal band you can found out there, with a distinct sound un-matched by anything ever.

That System of a Down concert was the best thing ever, it's a shame they don't go on tour more often

system of a down by Crazyguitarsolo January 15, 2004