Formed in the United States in 1994, System of a Down (also called "System" or "SoaD") is an alternative rock-pop-metal band whose members are all of Armenian descent. While the band's exact genre is widely debated, the socio-political content of the band's lyrics is undeniable. Led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Serj Tankian, the band's lyrics focus on issues like the Armenian genocide, the War on Terror, mass incarceration, and the degradation of women in media. In 1998, SoaD released its self-titled debut album. The band released four more studio albums before going on hiatus in 2006. Since 2010, System of a Down has reunited periodically for tours and live performances but has yet to record or release a sixth studio album.
These are photos from concerts where System of a Down played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
System of a Down / The Mars Volta / Hella Oct 11, 2005 Fresno, California, United States Uploaded by Bruhvvmetal
System of a Down / The Mars Volta / Hella Oct 9, 2005 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Bruhvvmetal
System of a Down / The Mars Volta / Hella Oct 8, 2005 Oakland, California, United States Uploaded by Bruhvvmetal
System of a Down / The Mars Volta Oct 6, 2005 Portland, Oregon, United States Uploaded by General Admission Only