Like many late-'90s metal bands, System of a Down struck a balance between '80s underground thrash metal and metallic early-'90s alternative rockers like Jane's Addiction. Their dark, neo-gothic alternative metal earned a cult following in the wake of the popularity of such likeminded bands as Korn and the Deftones.
Vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan formed System of a Down in Southern California in the mid-'90s. They quickly earned a strong following in Los Angeles, largely based on strong word of mouth. A three-song demo began circulating through metal collectors, and their fan base soon spread throughout not only America, but Europe and New Zealand. By the end of 1997, the group had signed to American, then distributed by Columbia Records. American/Columbia released the group's eponymous debut album in the summer of 1998, securing the band opening spots on the Slayer and Ozzfest tours.
Vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan formed System of a Down in Southern California in the mid-'90s. They quickly earned a strong following in Los Angeles, largely based on strong word of mouth. A three-song demo began circulating through metal collectors, and their fan base soon spread throughout not only America, but Europe and New Zealand. By the end of 1997, the group had signed to American, then distributed by Columbia Records. American/Columbia released the group's eponymous debut album in the summer of 1998, securing the band opening spots on the Slayer and Ozzfest tours.
by Music_Guru March 19, 2005
Get the System of a Downmug. The art of slapping someone using a "Downs" Hand, thus resulting in the victim having to make you a pie. i.e. an insult
Jake was pissing me off, so i gave him a swift downs slap to his left cheek. He walked straight to the kitchen and immediately started on my banana creme pie.
by rneedham3 October 5, 2007
Get the Downs Slapmug. 
Get the dickin downmug. Adj. In poker, having no chips left in front of you or having no cash left available to you to continue playing.
"I'm down to the felt, Knish. I lost everything. Man, I lost my case money. I lost my tuition." --Matt Damon as Mike McDermott from the movie 'Rounders'
by tcw June 13, 2007
Get the down to the feltmug. Everything is ready to be finished, but everyone is waiting on the phone company to show up and pull their dman wire into the building... thus it is "Down to the Wire"
Hey, I know we are supposed to be done so you can turn this project over... But it is "Down to the Wire".... Talk to Verizon about it.
by 71spud September 17, 2014
Get the Down to the Wiremug. "Drill Down" is a term used by computer systems people to describe the act of clicking with a computer mouse down through several levels of folders or drop-down menus to reach a specific file, application or folder etc.
The term is often used during instruction by hip sounding computer techs and quasi- computer instructors at computer program workshops. The term is especially popular amongst university types.
The term is often used during instruction by hip sounding computer techs and quasi- computer instructors at computer program workshops. The term is especially popular amongst university types.
Jeff from Systems: "OK to reach the K drive you'll need to "Drill Down" from your desktop and double click on the K drive icon.
by Dr. Zauis March 13, 2010
Get the Drill Downmug. Slang term meaning that one is just willing to have sex. It's like having a friend with benefits. Just make sure the participating members are clean and use as much birth control as possible.
Penny was a girl who was always "down to fuck". We had so much fun together. I hope her birth control lasts!
by TheSpectacularOne November 21, 2009
Get the Down To Fuckmug.