Album: System of a Down by System of a Down (1998)
Genre: Alternative Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Boisterous
Record Label: American Recordings
Format: Album

Description: System of a Down is the debut album by Armenian-American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on the Columbia label June 30th, 1998 The album was certified gold by the RIAA on February 2, 2000. Two years later, after the success of Toxicity, it was certified platinum.

Artist Background: System of a Down (also known as SoaD or simply System) is an Armenian-American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994. Since 1997, the band has consisted of Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards); Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals); Shavo Odadjian (bass, backing vocals); and John Dolmayan (drums), who replaced original drummer Andy Khachaturian. The band achieved commercial success with the release of five studio albums, three of which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 2... Part of the Glendale, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Serj Tankian, Slipknot, Korn, Limp Bizkit

Music Scene: Part of the Glendale, California, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Alternative Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Alternative Metal, Metal, Boisterous, 1990s, Album, American Recordings

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System of a Down is the debut album by Armenian-American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on the Columbia label June 30th, 1998 The album was certified gold by the RIAA on February 2, 2000. Two years later, after the success of Toxicity, it was certified platinum.

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