**System of a Down** is the Armenian-American band that exploded in the early 2000s with their chaotic, genre-bending sound. Led by the unpredictable Serj Tankian, they’ve stayed relevant for decades—even dropping a surprise album in 2024.

Fun fact: Their 2005 *Mezmerize/Hypnotize* double album sold over 1 million copies in its first week. Another? They once played a show in a war-torn country (Lebanon, 2006) to support refugees.

Hit songs? *"Chop Suey!"* (2001) and *"Toxicity"* (2002) are anthems. Their latest, *"The Message"* (2026), proves they’re still shredding.

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