Serj Tankian ( / sɜːrdʒ ˈtɒnkiən / TON-kee-ən, Armenian: Սերժ Թանգեան; born August 21, 1967) is a Lebanese -born Armenian-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the founder, lead vocalist and primary lyricist of System of a Down, which was formed in 1994. [1] System of a Down is an American metal band. They started in 1995 in Los Angeles, California with four members of Armenian descent, Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and drummer Andy Khachaturian . Official site for System Of A Down. Stream the new songs 'Protect The Land' and 'Genocidal Humanoidz' now. System of a Down is an American metal band. They started in 1995 in Los Angeles, California with four members of Armenian descent, Serj Tankian (lead singer, born August 21, 1967), Daron Malakian (lead guitar, singer, born July 18, 1975), Shavo Odadjian (bass, background singer, born April 22, 1974) and drummer Andy Khachaturian (but was replaced with John Dolmayan). Sep 14, 2023 · By Al Newstead Posted 14 Sep 2023 System Of A Down's Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian, John Dolmayan, and Shavo Odjajian in 1998 (Facebook: Ross Halfin Photography) Wildly original, unapologetically serious and silly, and despite not having released a new album in two decades, remain one of the most respected names in heavy music? System of a Down Armenian-American alt-metal band that topped charts without diluting their politically charged messages. Read Full Biography STREAM OR BUY: Active 1990s - 2020s Formed 1994 in Los Angeles, CA Genre Pop/Rock Styles Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Hard Rock Also Known As SOAD System Group Members 44nt.

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