System of a Down is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on June 30, 1998 by American Recordings and Columbia Records. The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in February 2000. After the success of the band's following album, Toxicity (2001), System of a Down was certified platinum and has since gone double platinum.
System of a Down (album)
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