System of A Down

[Yedtarts]

Re: System of A Down

Basically....

One sign says "No Armenians or Yews are allowed through this door"

The other sign says "Dogs are free to come in"

By "Dogs" I think they mean "turks", especially the stupid ones which are the grand majority.

[Folk]

Re: SOAD and a controversial matter in Turkey

I want to ask a question dwelling in my mind.

SOAD (System of a Down) is an Armenian band as far as I know, a few members of it may be non-Armenian, I don't have much information about them.

In Turkey it is said that this band made a banner on which "Turks and dogs are not allowed" is written hung up in a concert. Because of this, SOAD is hated so much. Yet, there is a great number of SOAD fans in Turkey. This fact makes fascists so furious and they regard Turkish SOAD fans as villain.

But then I heard that that banner was made by some fascist Armenians, not SOAD members. Even SOAD members attempted to leave the concert when they saw the banner, but they were convined to go on.

Now I want to ask you what the truth is about that incident. The concert was in 2005 as far as I remember.

Peace...

Friends, nobody haven't replied my question totaly yet. Let me ask again by quotating my first post in this topic. Do you know this incident? What's the truth? Is it true or just a lie made up by fascist Turks in order to throw dirt on SOAD? Or is it true but that banner was made by fascist Armenians, not SOAD?

[Federate]

Re: SOAD and a controversial matter in Turkey

Friends, nobody haven't replied my question totaly yet. Let me ask again by quotating my first post in this topic. Do you know this incident? What's the truth? Is it true or just a lie made up by fascist Turks in order to throw dirt on SOAD? Or is it true but that banner was made by fascist Armenians, not SOAD?

Don't you get it? It's an obvious lie. We posted for you the REAL version of events through a picture taken in Turkey which said "Armenians and Jews not welcome; Dogs allowed".

[Folk]

Re: SOAD and a controversial matter in Turkey

Don't you get it? It's an obvious lie. We posted for you the REAL version of events through a picture taken in Turkey which said "Armenians and Jews not welcome; Dogs allowed".

Some users just said that they didn't know about it. I just wanted to repeat my question in order to get more answers.

Yes, I saw that picture. And I feel shame at this becuse I am living on the same territory with those fascists..

[TheSARSVolta]

Re: System of A Down

I met Shavo a few years ago. My friend dragged me to Ozzfest and I didn't protest because the ticket was no expense, although many of the bands featured were mall-metal weaksauce.
Nevertheless SOAD put on a memorable show, and I had never been a fanatic but was always at least intrigued by them (mixed overall feelings--some of their albums were solid--others not so much).
Anyhow...a few hours after their set was finished, my boyfriend at the time and myself were in a long line waiting to get some lemonade (all beverages were $5! wtf).

I remember protesting, "this sh*t better have THC in it if I'm paying five dollars to drink it" and a tall/thin/bald/goatee'd guy in front of us in line turns around, laughs and replies with "I hear that!" I then realized it was the bassist I had seen onstage a few hours previous, mainly identifiable by the long, braided goatee and unusual height (I would say around 6'5").
I wasn't quite starstruck, but tickled that I shared a spontaneous b*tchfest over lemonade with System's bassist...who was in fact, pretty attractive in my book

[Haykakan]

Re: System of A Down

I met Shavo a few years ago. My friend dragged me to Ozzfest and I didn't protest because the ticket was no expense, although many of the bands featured were mall-metal weaksauce.
Nevertheless SOAD put on a memorable show, and I had never been a fanatic but was always at least intrigued by them (mixed overall feelings--some of their albums were solid--others not so much).
Anyhow...a few hours after their set was finished, my boyfriend at the time and myself were in a long line waiting to get some lemonade (all beverages were $5! wtf).

I remember protesting, "this sh*t better have THC in it if I'm paying five dollars to drink it" and a tall/thin/bald/goatee'd guy in front of us in line turns around, laughs and replies with "I hear that!" I then realized it was the bassist I had seen onstage a few hours previous, mainly identifiable by the long, braided goatee and unusual height (I would say around 6'5").
I wasn't quite starstruck, but tickled that I shared a spontaneous b*tchfest over lemonade with System's bassist...who was in fact, pretty attractive in my book

Thats a pretty cool story. SOAD guys seem pretty cool in rl from what i have heard so far.

[TheSARSVolta]

Re: System of A Down

he seemed rather subtle and soft spoken...but no doubt a nice guy

[SevSpitak]

System of a Down

http://news.am/eng/news/38691.html

System of a Down Reunites
November 19, 2010 | 14:13


System of a Down rock band intends to reunite and go on a comeback tour in 2011.

The rock band intends to give a concert on June 6, 2011 in Paris, says the official blog of Francis Zégut, host of the show “Pop Rock Station”, a program broadcasted on French radio station, Blabbermouth.net website reported.

Earlier Serj Tankian, former frontman of the group, said that at the wedding of group’s bassist Shavo Odadjian they discussed numerous offers to play shows. “We have not made any decisions as of yet as to what we’re gonna do. But when we do, it’ll be quite obvious,” the source quotes Tankian.

System of a Down was formed in 1995 in Los Angeles by 4 musicians of the Armenian origin Serj Tankian (lead vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Daron Malakian (vocals, guitar), Shavo Odadjian (bass, background vocals) and John Dolmayan (drums). In May 2006, the band announced they were going to take a very long break.

Earlier this year Serj Tankian gave a concert in Yerevan.

[SevSpitak]

Re: System of a Down

What do you guys think of SOAD's personal creations since the "indefinite hiatus"/breakup of the band?

[armogrid]

Re: System of A Down

PLAYING AGAIN!!!! It doesn't matter where you are from.... if you're of Armenian blood, that trumps all else (i.e. geographic origins/residence, religious views, political stances, etc.). All the Armenians of today need is more division to continue to weaken our culture & heritage. If you are perpetuating this type of thinking, the genocide has surely been accomplished and the Turks have succeeded.
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European Dates Announced
Hello All,

We are excited to announce that System will be playing some dates together in 2011.

We also want to thank you for your loyalty and support, not only to System Of A Down, but to all of our solo efforts as well. We have no master plan of sorts - we are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band and for you, our amazing fans.

The list of dates and on-sale information for these shows is below.

We look forward to seeing all of you!

Peace,

System Of A Down

6/2/11 - Italy, Milan, Milan Fiera Arena (on-sale Dec 1 @ 10am)
6/4/11 - Germany, Nurnberg, Rock im Park (AVAILABLE NOW)
6/5/11 - Germany, Nurburgring, Rock am Ring (AVAILABLE NOW)
6/6/11 - France, Paris, Omnisports de Bercy (on-sale Dec 14 @ 10am)
6/9/11 - Switzerland, Interlaken, Greenfield Festival (on-sale Dec 1 @ 10am)
6/11/11 - UK, Castle Donington, Download Festival (on-sale Dec 3 @ 9am)
6/13/11 - Austria, Nickelsdorf, Novarock (AVAILABLE NOW)
6/15/11 - Germany, Berlin, Wuhlheide (on-sale Dec 1 @ 9am)
6/17/11 - Sweden, Gothenburg, Metaltown Festival (on-sale Dec 2 @ 9am)
6/19/11 - Finland, Seinajoki, Provinssirock (on-sale Dec 1 @ 9am)