System of a Down/System of a Down (1998)

An American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1995, System of a Down's debut album. The members are all from the Armenian community. Dark and hardcore/gothic-oriented alternative metal with middle-eastern style melodies. Political lyrics. Includes singles, 'Sugar' and 'Spiders'. Produced by Rick Rubin. A great alt-metal album is in the tradition of California hardcore/heavy rock, like Dead Kennedys, Jane's Addiction and Rage Against the Machine.