System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian was just lately requested by Revolver which tracks he feels would function the very best introduction to the music of the aforementioned multi-platinum different steel outfit. The apparent selection would after all be the band’s defining hit “Chop Suey!“, which itself has gone on to rack up 5x multi-platinum standing in the US alone, racking up billions of streams. Launched as the primary single from the group’s 6x multi-platinum sophomore album “Toxicity“, that monitor firmly cemented the group’s profession.

Nevertheless, its follow-up singles “Toxicity” and “Aerials” had been no slouches both, notching respective 3x multi-platinum and 2x multi-platinum certifications on their very own. When pressed for his decisions by Revolver, Tankian did point out the above trio of tracks, but additionally snuck in a later reduce: 2005’s “B.Y.O.B“, the primary single from “Mezmerize“.

Right here’s his reply:

“It actually is determined by what their musical taste is. In the event that they’re a pop individual that you simply don’t wish to freak out, then you definately may wish to play ‘Aerials.’

But when they’re somebody that likes several types of music, [who are] open to many, many several types of music, then you definately play them one thing crazier or heavier.

I feel [for] most individuals, both ‘B.Y.O.B.,’ ‘Toxicity‘ or ‘Chop Suey!‘ appear to be their entry drug to System Of A Down. That appears to be the best way they get their foot within the door, so I suppose a type of possibly.”