
System Of A Down consists of Daron Malakian (guitar), John Dolmayan (drums), Serj Tankian (vocals), Shavo Odadjian (bass).
System of a Down (sometimes referred to as S.O.A.D. or System) is a band from Los Angeles, California that formed in 1995. The band consists of Serj Tankian (vocals, keyboards, guitars), John Dolmayan (drums), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals) and Shavo Odadjian (bass). The members are well known for the outspoken social and political views found in their songs. All four members are of Armenian ancestry.
System of a Down uses a wide range of instruments, including baritone electric guitars, electric mandolins, sitars, 12-string classical guitars, and many other West Asian instruments.
