The Led Zeppelin of the 90's, unique, awesome, and will live on for the rest of eternity as one of the greatest bands of all time.
person a: which was the last original band to come out this century?
person b: well that would definately have to be System of a Down
person b: well that would definately have to be System of a Down
by Layf October 11, 2006
a fairly mainstream alternative rock band. commonly associated with nu metal, because of its likeness to korn.
this band is sometimes referred to as a "gateway" band along with marilyn manson, because it brings people to heavier music such as death and black metal.
while it has achieved commercial success, many "true metalheads" respect the band for being better than other popular nu metal acts.
lyrics and music are well-written (compared to other mainstream bands) and are politically-influenced. the band is also known for its political activism with bringing recongition to the armenian genocide of 1915
this band is sometimes referred to as a "gateway" band along with marilyn manson, because it brings people to heavier music such as death and black metal.
while it has achieved commercial success, many "true metalheads" respect the band for being better than other popular nu metal acts.
lyrics and music are well-written (compared to other mainstream bands) and are politically-influenced. the band is also known for its political activism with bringing recongition to the armenian genocide of 1915
by hope loves finntroll August 08, 2006
system of a down is the most unique band i have ever heard, they combine two things that most music lacks, powerful lyrics, and the insight to not give a fuck about what they say in their songs. i read all the definitions about them and 11 of them were bad. but all the rest were good. ive grown up to system of a down and i love them. so all you haters can go fuck a landmine
system of a down goes hard
by n420420420 July 10, 2011
A typical teen-alternative band which gives a false sense of rebellion and has lyrics like an M rated Dr Seuss book
by Alfred Hitchedoncock March 17, 2010
A metal band sometimes refered to as SOAD. The band is from are california not Armenia, however the members of the band are of Armenian ancestry. They take a stereotypical stance on the left like all the other bands that have political lyrics.
by alec814 May 27, 2005
They ARE nu-metal. And we all know that nu-metal is not real metal. Thus they are FALSE METAL. And as the old sying goes DEATH TO FALSE METAL. Besides that point they're not even that good. I've heard some of their stuff and it was boring. Except for Shimmy, but it got old quick. Thankfully nu-metal is dying out. Well except for Slipknot I don't get why they still have fans. They suck too. In conclusion Soad Sucks.
by vfdc March 15, 2008
one of the worst bands ever. they are so overarted. they suck major ass. the lead singer can't sing for shit. they sound like a five year old kid screaming 'cause his parents won't let him have what he wants. their fans are a bunch of wannabe badasses. their lyrics are gay. their "music" sucks. they are the crappiest 'nu metal' band since limp bizkit. "system of a down"? what a stupid band name.
soad fan1:"wow, i'm such a badass, cuz i listen to soad!!!!!!11"
soad fan2:"omfgz!!!1!!11 soad iz lyk da bestest band evererrz!!!!!!11111111"
soad fan2:"omfgz!!!1!!11 soad iz lyk da bestest band evererrz!!!!!!11111111"
by Heather June 02, 2005