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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
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
Shavo Odadjian
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Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian is an Armenian-American musician, best known as the bassist of the alternative metal band System of a Down. He also plays bass in a trap group called North Kingsley and in th
System of a Down
…California, in 1994. Since 1997, the band has consisted of founding members Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), and Shavo Odadjian (bass); along with John Dolmayan (drums), who replaced original drummer Andy Khachaturian. The band achieved commercial success with the release of…
Odadjian (left) with Serj Tankian at a 2013 System of a Down show in Paris
Odadjian's signature beard
Shavo and The Rza performing live music from Achozen
Odadjian spinning a set at a club in Hollywood, California