John Dolmayan is a Lebanese-born Armenian-American musician, best known as the drummer of System of a Down. He is also the drummer for the band Indicator and former drummer for Scars on Broadway. Dolmayan ranked number 33 on Loudwire's list of Top 200 Hard Rock + Metal Drummers of All Time.
Dolmayan in 2018
Dolmayan drumming with System of a Down in 2011
Dolmayan in 2009
Dolmayan's drumset
System of a Down is an American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994. Since 1997, the band has consisted of founding members Serj Tankian ; Daron Malakian ; Shavo Odadjian ; along with John Dolmayan (drums), who replaced original drummer Andy Khachaturian in 1997.
System of a Down performing in Wantagh, New York, in 2012
Guitarist Daron Malakian met Serj Tankian for the first time in 1992 before forming the band a couple of years later.
Serj Tankian has gained a reputation for his large vocal range along with his unusual delivery.
Bassist Shavo Odadjian