They're from LA, but they're all ethnically Armenian, couple of them have been born in Lebanon.

There's an episode of Anthony Bourdain's show where he went to Armenia and hung out with the lead singer. They had food and talked about Armenian history. It was great.

Serj and Darons vocals are so contrasting and different yet they harmonize together perfectly 👌

It's cool to go back and listen to some of these songs with someone who is so enthusiastic about checking them out. You're the man!

Serj’s vocals, especially the higher hits always gives me crazy goosebumps

The greatest transitions of any rock band. Seamless.

Pack of 5 Deftones songs-My Own Summer, Change, Digital Bath, Knife Party, Minerva.

"When you lose small mind, you free your life. When you free your eyes, eternal prize" 🙌🙌🙌 Those words.

Saw these guys live but once - best damn show ive ever seen! Every song transitioned into the next smooth as silk, no breaks, no chaff and with a quality to rival the studio recordings. SOAD are the real deal.

This song is as close to perfection as possible IMO, I could probably have it on repeat 100 times and not get bored of it. One of my favorite songs of all time.

This for me was their best song. Definitely great for the Gym playlist! 🤟🏻

Soundgarden - Outshined. Still gotta check them out, man.

This was the first Song i heard from system long time ago. Instantly fall in love with this band.

Great reactions! Do “Spiders” or “Sugar” off the first album (the best one, IMO). SOAD are from North Hollywood and Glendale, CA in Los Angeles, where there is a large community of Armenians, like all 4 members of the band. You can hear some of the Armenian musical influence in their music, and some of the songs reference the Armenian Genocide in the early 20th century. BTW, I met Daron (guitar) once when he came into my shop with this tall, model-looking girl, and a friend and I sparked a J with Shavo (bass) at a NIN/Soundgarden concert at Hollywood Bowl.

Been listening to SOAD since I was in 5th grade I could definitely say they Made my childhood so watching someone listen to them for the first time is a good feeling. He's reacting almost the same way I did when I first listened to them 12 years ago

I love that I'm catching you on a SOAD journey. Same day. Incredible!

I loved watching you enjoy this song. It is their best in my opinion.

man that part where Serj is whispering still gives me goosebumps after all these years

“When you lose small mind, you free your mind”. So simple but smart.

My favourite SOAD song.... THE LYRICS... and THE VIDEO... they go over most people’s head, some because it’s complex, some because the music is just too damn good.

System is my all time favorite band. Serj sings like a mournful angel. I would recommend songs by them but, honestly, they are all differently brilliant. Serj also does solo work. You might want to check out Empty Walls. The video is mindblowing. He performed with the Auckland, New Zealand Philharmonic on their opening night. Wow!!

First song my older brother played on the guitar for me, been obsessed with this song since. Thanks for reacting! ♥

So this is another deep song.. life is a waterfall, means we are all together until we divide, we support our higher ups until we come together again, we are all brainwashed with small stuff until we rise up and start evolving how we think outside the box

Hey man. Like your videos. I appreciate your "at the table with me" vibe instead of the "IM PUTTING ON A KZfaq SHOW LOUD NOISES!". Subbed.

no bs, this is currently my fav youtube channel... and its not even close. keep it up bruh and thanks for being u and sharing

"When You Lose SMALL MINDS, You FREE YOUR LIVES!"

Wow, you're amazing! Thank you so much for doing all of these. Been a fan of S.O.A.D for so many years, they started everything for me, when I was just 14, and now I am 28. So that's half of my life, I only just realized that now. Means more than you know, seeing someone funny, and also intelligent reacting to this. I don't have enough words! Sending love and support from Denmark! ❤️🙌

Soundgarden “Outshined” Chris Cornell is the singer

Oh you’ve always had that musicality in your soul. For every genre. True appreciation of art!❤️

At the Drive-In: One Armed Scissor, Arcarsenal, Invalid Litter Dept., Pattern Against User, Sleepwalk Capsules

Holy Mountains is probably my top song if I can even pick a fave.

“Deer Dance” 🙏🏽

Deftones are amazing and a genre on their own! Check out their songs Change, Rosemary, Royal or Cherry Waves (all from different albums), i will stay tuned for more!

Always loved this song..listen to mofro-brighter days, GOD BLESS.

seeing you become a fan after binge watching your soad reactions has been a very heart warming experience!

Highway Song, i-e-a-i-a-i-o, Mr. Jack, Roulette. In a lot of ways these guys are very similar to Rage against the Machine. Great reactions, hope you watch more of System

Thanks for good and right words. There are so much meaning in their music

Btw - the poetry of SOAD?! !!! I melt!

The second album had a lot more solid harmonies than the first. Good stuff

I love the bass of that song ♡ that's why I started to learn to play the bass ;)

My favourite system song

the drummer is really overlooked in their tunes...

At @4:25, you mention your appreciation for the "passion they have for their craft"-- My ol' Irish granddad always said "if you're not investing *PASSion*, you're giving it a *PASS*"... Then, @ **5:17**, the vocalist says "when you lose your mind you free your life" -- to which *you* went "Whoo!!" -- Maybe soon you will start being able to decode the messages of *hope* that are so desperately needed in today's climate.... BB&P!!

What A song! Beautifully crafted with amazing lyrics and top notch performance from the band. One of the best songs of that decade! You can´t really go wrong with SOAD songs, they don´t have a bad one, but the this album is a masterpiece. React to ATWA or Forest. Keep up the great reactions!

Life is a waterfall. We drink from the river than we turn around and put up our walls.. So much truth on so many levels...

The message behind the song is incredible, man I miss the music of this generation, this is why bands like SOAD will be timeless 🔥🔥🤘🏻🤘🏻 glad your enjoyed the song

they dont have bad song.every one is unique

I always say the most enlightening time in my life was when I broke free of being locked into one genre of music. I'll listen to any music. I have likes & dislikes, but I'll always give a song a listen.

Deftones - 7 Words

This is one of my favorite songs of all time, thanks for the video!

This has always been my favorite SOAD song. It's not 'Weird-Good' like a lot of their songs. It's just fucking good.

SOAD - Shame SOAD - Innervision SOAD - Mr. Jack

Chris Cornell w/ Pearl Jam & Soundgarden = Temple of the Dog- “Reach Down” has soul. “say hello 2 heaven “ is blissful.

Full blast in the car tune 👌

u seriously rock bro! Its funny i take it for granted cause i grew up with metal, so fun to see someone discover such gems.

Toxicity came out when I was a junior in high school, I listened to that album non-stop for the longest time.

Lovin these SOAD reactions, brother.... To answer your question, they are all of Armenian descent, But John (drummer) and Serj were born in Beirut, Lebanon, Daron (guitar) in L.A. & Shavo (bass) in Yerevan, Armenia. If you like their stuff as much as you seem to, do yourself a favor and check out some of Serj’s solo stuff too. I’d personally suggest starting with “Empty Walls”. Very short song, but in typical Serj/SOAD type fashion, it contains an intense message... ✌🏼

Lonely Day is a good one from them too

I'm far from what anyone would call a musician, but I've played guitar for most of my life and have written lots of interesting little "riffs" on guitar, but what I could never do is piece any of them together into a coherent song and the difficult part is making these transitions. SOAD said they wanted to create epic 7-10 minute songs condensed down into 2-3 minutes, so they jam a lot of crazy and cool parts into one song and make it seem effortless. It's incredible what they pull off and how they could create unique and heavy music and still crossover to pop charts in the same way that big names like Metallica or Slipknot did.

The singer went on to do a solo career but his best work was with a guitarist named BUCKETHEAD ... Look up a song called "We are one" off the enter the chicken album

That's a wonderful job you been done here with your channel. I finishe watched your react to hipnotise, and seeing you open your mind and realize this all new culture of sounds make me chills (literally), that's remind me off my first discoveries on that particular style of music. Thank's for sharing that moment with us bro. ps. sorry for my poor english

I just recommended this in another video lol. my bad. Great vid!

Oh, now THAT'S A REACTION!!!🔥❤🤘 THATS HOW IT'S DONE!

This video here was blocked for me. I was able to watch it just now. Thank you

THey're from L.A.. Also in the video of CHop Suey, I commented its release date, but that was also shot in LA at a Motel parkinglot beginning of 2001 (half a year-ish before release)

You have to do Deftones-Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)! One of their best songs by far!

Wow I love that song! It’s an amazing song. So powerful

Dude I know music, good music for days. Holla at me brother. And they from Glendale California

One of my favorites! Love the channel.

Great Jamel, you have started my day off right!

Definitely my favourite SOAD song. They’ve made some bangers but this one is all class.

KoЯn - Wicked

Released on this day in 2002 #Aerials #TodayInMusicHistory #MusicHistory #ClassicSingle #7InchSingle #CassetteSingle #CDSingle #00sAlternative #RickRubin #SystemOfADownHistory #MusicIsLife

Amazing song!!!❤❤❤❤

You get a lot of requests and I'm loving these reactions to SYOD. I just want to suggest some 311: "Come Original," "All Mixed Up," "Creatures for Awhile," and "Flowing." Thanks for the videos 😁.

I saw these guys at Texas stadium in 2000, great show, hot as fuck (August)

Best band very talented I’m glad you did this song yay 🤘🏻

They are from/based in L.A. and are all of Armenian descent. Bassist Shavo Odadjian was actually born in Armenia. Singer Serj Tankian and drummer John Dolmayan were born in Beirut. And guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian was born in L.A.

I generally don't request music, but please check out Manchester Orchestra - The Silence. Great song, great video. I think you'll love it.

Excellent reaction video! You are priceless!!!

Dude you got do some Alter Bridge, check out "Blackbird" great tune..

Bro, please react to Prison song by them with lyrics

SOAD is from Glendale, CA.

Can you please react to Serj Tankian- Empty Walls? He is the lead singer of System Of A Down, solo album.

so for a change of pace, when u gonna get to Iron Maiden? (Hallowed Be Thy Name/Aces High/Infinite Dreams/Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner)

Thanks for reacting!

Love your videos! 🤘🏾 definitely listen to some Deftones! I recommend “The passenger” ft Maynard from the band Tool. #eargasm

I love this band man seen them live times

Nine Inch Nails: "Head Like a Hole" "Wish" "Closer" "Last"

Yaaay!! You are awesome!!

Lyrics and instruments are top tier ofc but one simply does not fail to pay homage to Serges fakking pipes. Very underrated metal singer.

This song is about what our origins are. The video shows an alien hybrid boy with special powers being used until he dies.

This is Real Music my Man dont care when people say that there's nothing written about taste rock and metal have been giving the world the best musician for over a century. What does pop Music has done apart from disappear from history? The king Michael Jackson is the only one who will be remembered over time

There is several bands or songs I wish you would check out. Pantera The Sleep, Hollow, Floods. Metallica, To Live is to Die (instrumental)

Great song. Hi from México jamel bro

System of a Down - Hypnotize

Yes

Their transitions are amazing and you almost go from one mood into the next just based on the transitions! His voice is amazing also! Question do you feel like your music repertoire has opened more since doing all these difference reactions?

👍🏼😁just perfect

Happy Easter Jamel