When it comes to the best System of a Down songs, it's not easy to narrow down the list to just 10 tunes. Since emerging onto the scene in the late '90s, System of a Down have been one of the most innovative hard-rock bands on the planet. Their mix of powerful riffs, socio-political commentary and downright quirkiness has combined to deliver several of the most memorable rock tunes of the past 15 years. From their debut 1998 self-titled effort to 2001's modern masterpiece 'Toxicity' to 2005's sister discs 'Mezmerize' and 'Hypnotize,' the Armenian-American band's sound has evolved over the years, and the list below shows the eclectic range of SOAD's music. So, keeping all that in mind, check out our list of the 10 Best System of a Down Songs:
It looks as though the Black Keys will get their case heard in court. The group filed legal action earlier this year against both Pizza Hut and Home Depot, claiming that both companies had used their songs without permission in commercials. The group stated that Home Depot had used an unauthorized version of ‘Lonely Boy’ in a Ryobi Power Tools spot and that Pizza Hut copped ‘Gold on the Ceiling’
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