System of a Down is a part of the Axis of Justice, a non-profit organization co-founded by band member Serj Tankian (along with Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave), dedicated to bringing together musicians, music fans, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice. They have actively campaigned to get Turkey to recognize the Armenian Genocide and the subject is often tackled in their songs.
System of a Down is very politically active and are noted for the liberal political views expressed in their songs, tackling several subjects including the war on drugs, religion, and especially censorship. Their works have earned them four Grammy Award nominations, of which they won one. They have released five albums and have become a staple on mainstream rock radio. System of a Down (commonly referred to as System or abbreviated as SOAD) is an Armenian-American rock band, formed in 1994 in Glendale, California.
Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan (1997-present)ĭid you mean to find the eponymous debut album, System of a Down? Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, Andy Khachaturian (1994-1997)
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