On today's show, we discuss the self-titled debut album from Armenian-American NüMetal legends, SYSTEM OF A DOWN! In our track-by-track discussion, we talk about the band's political awareness, how they represent Armenia, their usual approach to both instrumentation & vocals, the band's fascination with food & that one time they staged a bass intervention!

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19. SYSTEM OF A DOWN - ‘System of a Down’

Why'd you leave the keys upon the table? You wanted to! 
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We recorded this a little while ago, and suddenly I'm seeing SOAD talk everywhere i look. 
Kinda like when someone asks you about red cars and 
suddenly it's all you see...well, something like that. 
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Strap in for one of the strangest, popular bands, that we've seen in a while. Also, possibly the most 
commercial, popular, secret Grindcore bands ever! Their rise was fast, their peak was high, and as they 
slowly make their way down the peak, they keep popping up to let us know that they still 
haven't quite reached the bottom yet. 
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Musical Guest: Dejecter - Absent From The Stone Ft. Mike DiSalvo (https://linktr.ee/dejecter_kc?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=528feb48-e43c-4d94-a65a-13931550be76)
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Does System still do it for you? Do they still hold up in 2024 (or later)? What are your fave songs? 
Let us know at (https://linktr.ee/metallistpodcast) 
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Them Song: Godhammered at (https://linktr.ee/godhammered)

92 - Top 5: System Of A Down Songs

A NüMetal Discussion podcast. Hosted by Ross Lickteig & Brent Hibbard

Jason and DLo count down their Top 5 personal favorites on all things Metal, all things distorted guitars.

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