Formed in Glendale, California, in 1994, the band—comprising Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian, and John Dolmayan—redefined heavy music. Their sound is a chaotic yet precise mixture of:
The era of MP3 sharing played a massive role in how fans discovered the band. Many listeners first encountered their signature sounds through peer-to-peer apps or long dial-up downloads. System Of A Down Mp3 Full Album
: The name Steal This Album! was a cheeky nod to Abbie Hoffman's 1971 counterculture book Steal This Book and a satirical jab at the music industry's panic over MP3 sharing. Formed in Glendale