finetune artist: System of a Down

System of a Down may be seen as part and parcel of the nu-metal explosion of the late-'90s, but their style is less akin to the likes of Limp Bizkit and Korn than to vintage thrash from the '80s, spiced with a touch of hardcore punk. The band's sound may be typified by pounding drums and scorched-earth guitar tactics, but these work in the service of a sophisticated, highly politicized lyrical sensibility a la System of a Down's soul brothers in Rage Against the Machine. While the band thrashes through their songs with enough fervor to satisfy the most insatiable metal fiend, there are enough varied dynamics employed to lend a fair amount of grace to the heaviness.

Listen to System of a Down at Finetune.

(2005) B.Y.O.B.
(2005) B.Y.O.B.
(2005) B.Y.O.B. single (with bonus)
(2005) Mezmerize
(2005) Mezmerize
(2005) Hypnotize
(2005) Hypnotize
(2005) Hypnotize
(2005) Hypnotize
(2002) Steal This Album!
(2001) Toxicity
(1998) System Of A Down
(1998) System Of A Down (Bonus Pack)

B.Y.O.B.
Chop Suey!
Lonely Day
Hypnotize
Sugar

Boredom on 2009-12-23 00:48:51.520:
SOAD = win X3
perla01 on 2009-07-03 19:35:27.670:
system rock
george45 on 2009-06-03 11:39:06.670:
system of a down beats any band
george45 on 2009-04-13 21:37:19.200:
once a down member, ALWAYS A SYSTEM OF A DOWN MEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
xaviara on 2009-02-27 12:44:46.353:
SYSTEM OF A DOWN REALLY ROCK !!!!!
over_rated on 2008-08-29 17:32:38.753:
System of a Down wow! They could very easily be my heroes =] amazing music.
over_rated on 2008-08-29 17:32:38.067:
System of a Down wow! They could very easily be my heroes =] amazing music.
over_rated on 2008-08-29 17:32:35.643:
System of a Down wow! They could very easily be my heroes =] amazing music.
hairymoma on 2008-07-27 19:22:43.770:
ilove u
funklover on 2008-07-20 13:38:34.360:
My favorite band. EVER!!!!!!!!
funklover on 2008-07-12 14:30:56.717:
My favorite song is Toxicity! Rock on, gods!
Karlz56 on 2008-05-28 21:13:07.353:
My stupid brother wrote that. But they're good
Karlz56 on 2008-05-28 19:21:48.430:
This band is korn
pattypat5555 on 2008-05-12 18:36:55.673:
System of a down rules and if u like them u should like my playlists and if u want me to listen to urs leave me a comment...thks!
poopeater59 on 2008-04-22 14:08:54.313:
best band ever
Variable_Soul750 on 2008-04-03 11:36:46.230:
This band has been the most Influential band in my life. rock on bros
darkstar666 on 2008-04-01 07:42:02.323:
one of the best bands ever
gabl2645 on 2008-02-22 18:57:43.053:
This band is asome
ghostie101 on 2008-01-18 10:03:00.433:
i love Hypnotize That is 1 of my fave songz!!!
blackorganization on 2008-01-16 09:09:26.887:
schizophrenic...
greasynmoist on 2008-01-13 21:15:17.750:
Dolmayan has a comic book company
nightshade5516 on 2008-01-03 21:47:24.880:
they mother FUC**** ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
progandother on 2007-10-06 17:53:26.437:
Armenian music at its best. Nothing can be compared to their sound. They are NOT Nu-metal. They lasted longer then that phase.
Dr_Gonzo on 2007-09-30 23:00:30.577:
dude,,,they rule
ladonnap on 2007-09-28 17:27:07.043:
love their sound,they are fucking sweeet!!!!
Televators91 on 2007-09-15 17:41:56.873:
System of a Down has not broken up, they're just on a long hiatus. Serj Tankian's solo album Elect the Dead is coming out October 23rd. John Dolmayan and Daron Malakian are working together in Scars on Broadway. As for Shavo, I don't know what he's doing. And zach_attack, you're an ignorant moron.
VALlewellyn on 2007-08-29 12:52:11.043:
System of a Down Broke up? That is awful! They are brilliant!
zach_attack on 2007-08-13 00:04:26.437:
fyi. not a hate commet cuz i neva heard of a song by them
zach_attack on 2007-08-13 00:03:10.623:
never heard a song by soad. from what i heard they r liberals,and as liberals they r pretty stupid. even green day is smarter than them, and they SUCK.
devil1220 on 2007-08-09 12:44:24.530:
i cant belive they broke up
Decolda on 2007-07-19 11:48:01.967:
who thought a bunch of drug addicts could make the worlds greatest music... i did!
Cairne on 2007-07-16 00:28:57.530:
YEAH SOAD!!!
Cairne on 2007-07-16 00:28:56.060:
YEAH SOAD!!!
PUSH on 2007-07-15 02:29:30.750:
BEST FUCKING BAND IN THE WORLD
FRIES on 2007-07-15 02:14:42.983:
freaking awsome band and hope they come back to sell another fucking awsome albume
Albertobolton on 2007-07-09 17:36:01.780:
lol 666 fans
Albertobolton on 2007-07-09 17:36:00.060:
lol 666 fans
broncoskickass64 on 2007-06-29 23:57:56.047:
on a scale of 1 to 10 i'd go..... 7
RoboMan on 2007-05-23 12:08:09.390:
Awesomest band on earth!!! Hardcore lyrics and they let the truth be told on the street!!!
RoboMan on 2007-05-23 12:07:52.670:
Awesomest band on earth!!! Hardcore lyrics and they let the truth be told on the street!!!
Thelaw13 on 2007-05-02 23:24:24.737:
Sadly, they broke up for now. Hopefully they will come back and release another album.
Thelaw13 on 2007-05-02 23:24:23.313:
Sadly, they broke up for now. Hopefully they will come back and release another album.
evangelionm on 2007-04-25 20:35:23.597:
SYSTEM OF A DOWN ES LO MEJOR K AI I LO SERA PARA LOS RESTOOOS!!!!!!!!!!! DE LOS RESTOOOOOOOS!!!! VIVA LAKTEAM XD
Jason21 on 2007-04-10 06:53:39.753:
Unique And Powerful. I Love SOAD. Strong Political Lyrics, As Deep As It Gets. Nice Work
Olas on 2007-02-14 20:56:59.377:
One of my favorite bands, System of A Down has been very successful. SOAD is one of the most unique bands today with powerful lyrics and awesome instrumentals. Listen to any of their popular songs, and you will get hooked!