John Dolmayan
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Hovig "John" Dolmayan is an Armenian-American musician, best known as the drummer of System of a Down. He is also the former drummer for Scars on Broadway. Dolmayan was ranked number 33 on Loudwire's
Dolmayan in 2018
Dolmayan drumming with System of a Down in 2011
Dolmayan in 2009
Dolmayan's drumset
System of a Down
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System of a Down is an Armenian-American heavy metal band formed in Glendale, California, in 1994. Since 1997, the band has consisted of founding members Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, and Shavo Odadji
John Dolmayan
…Hovig "John" Dolmayan (Armenian: Հովիկ Դոլմայան; born July 15, 1972) is an Armenian-American musician, best known as the drummer of System of a Down. He is also the former drummer for Scars on Broadway. Dolmayan was ranked number 33 on Loudwire's list of Top 200 Hard Rock + Metal Drummers of All…
System of a Down performing in Mexico City, in 2026. From left to right: Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan, Serj Tankian, and Shavo Odadjian.
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