HOLY?!! | First Time Listening To System of a Down "Sugar" | REACTION

[@grntbggr126]

So it was the late 90's. This is a few years after Kurt Cobain died. Music was in the grips of the Napster revolution; it was the beginning of the end of the music industrial label system, but it hadn't happened yet. This was pre-Columbine, pre-9/11. Rock was really groping around looking for that next big thing. It was the era of Limp Bizkit and Korn (not that there is anything wrong with them); it was the gap between Grunge (if you could call it that) and New Metal. Deftones and Incubus were really big at the time. And then comes this song and this video, and it was unlike anything anyone had seen or heard. And then Spiders came out, and people began to realize that SOAD was a seriously talented band. They'd shed the kind of psycho-circus, punk aesthetic but retain their signature style. SOAD has aged rather well. Hope they come back together to make more music,

[@braindedpxl]

As a 40-something that lived through this strange era of music, I 100% concur. This was most definitely out of left field. I’m not a personal fan but, I can’t deny how original and creative this is…

[@grntbggr126]

@@braindedpxl We lived through strange times in life and music, fellow 40-something. ;)

[@raeje]

I got to see SOAD and Incubus at Ozzfest, just before they both got big. Amazing shows.

[@chrismunoz7859]

Armenian sound really

[@grntbggr126]

@@chrismunoz7859 certainly prominent in that mix. There's a lot of punk, grunge, and opera too.

[@travisbeckner6849]

This was their first video/ single "P.L.U.C.K." was the perfect ending to that debut album and is so underappreciated and underrated and commonly over looked

[@realisticphish]

P.L.U.C.K. is an amazing song, and it's a shame that one of their most powerful songs (IMO) gets forgotten

[@whiguam7419]

revolution the only solution

[@sipenarekbecha7193]

​@@realisticphish one of the BIGgest factors, it didn't have any music video to do an extra push 😮‍💨

[@Dankskees]

Its the "oh... kay" to stank face while bobbing back and forth for me 😂 Great reaction

[@someoldatheist6712]

This is the first SOAD song i ever herd and it began my life long love of the band.

[@alvaro6522]

Same here!!🤘🔥🤘

[@deanmorgan1821]

Same!

[@davidward9737]

Watching Aileen, then hearing Sugar. I might go into a diabetic coma since both are so sweet 😊 always sending positivity and love❤

[@tomasgonzalez6334]

I love how you get when the excitement hits you 😊😍

[@cjacobo122]

That Music Video was from the MTV Era, that’s why it was censored

[@turboscuff]

System of a Down is a solid kick in the chest. The first two albums are exactly how you described them, outspoken and unapologetic. Their simplicity in style and powerful message cut through all the bullshit of what was popular at the time. I think I saw them around 15 times in the early 2000s. The energy they brought to any venue was so explosive, I'll never forget them!

[@pickthestickup]

This was the song that introduced me to them. My local alt rock radio station played this sometimes, and 13 year old me was amazed. I had been learning and performing Carnatic vocal music since the age of 5 and was dipping my feet into heavier music. I was acclimated to screaming by Dragon Ball Z, ya know.... the whole cathartic explosion of power, very suitable for metal lol. So I was in the perfect place for metal to get its talons into me. I already loved Slipknot, Rage Against The Machine, Disturbed, Korn, Deftones, etc. And here was a man who screamed his head off, but also was unafraid of proudly showcasing his culture's musical traditions through vocal ornamentation, which was actually very much in the same quadrant of musical space as the type I practiced. I wanted to be in a metal band someday and if Serj can do it, so could I! SOAD is quite meaningful to me for that reason. Eventually after I entered highschool, I kinda moved on to heavier metal genres and got into death/thrash/black metal, but to this day I'm still grateful that SOAD let a South Asian-American kid dream.

[@mikeymike1383]

I love this song. I forgot about that intro. Thank you for the reaction.

[@dandymatt]

I still remember when I first seen the video on MTV in late 90s. I was just getting into rock/metal around that time. I was so captivated by it. I remember thinking "what am I am watching!?", but in a good way! Then I caught the video for "Spiders" and I was hooked on this band.

[@Nueral]

Yes nothing like system of the down to get your blood pumping. Another amazing reaction

[@markbranson3723]

Your reaction was beautiful. This song is insane. So calm then insane and heavy all in one. Love this song.

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

Sugar listening Sugar. Greetings from Belgrade, Serbia. ❤️🖤♠️

[@thomasmeyer8798]

Probably the most innovative band in rock and metal. Totally unique.

[@AdamBrooksAprilsman4ever]

OMG!!!! That reaction was EPIC!!!!! I loved it SOOOO MUCH!!!! They kinda had you stumblin over your words!! That's a DAMN REACTION!!!! You should rock the dancing more often!! I absolutely loved that one!!!! I love some S.O.A.D. been rockin these guys since '00 I think?? "Sugar" is one of my favorite songs to play, it's so damn fun!! NAILED IT AS ALWAYS!!! G.O.A.T. love the videos as always.....Thanks for all you do!!!

[@mattblatchley2061]

have not heard this one in awhile!!! THANKS Aileen!!!

[@christopherberger7263]

I saw SOD open up for Slayer and Fear Factory back in the 90's. Never heard of them before that but they made a huge impression on me at that show. They are now one of my favorite bands.

[@citizenbrain8065]

This is the best SOAD album, and i will forever die on that hill. Not minimizing anything they did afterward but man.. that first album hits sooo hard.

[@TheChiraagG]

Toxicity is the tour I saw them on so all they had was that and the first album. So lots of gems! I do like their later stuff too but those two albums hold special places in my heart.

[@Lloocii]

The descending harmonic guitar riff in War blew my mind. A lot of great songs through their discography but that first album was chef's kiss.

[@Amocoru]

You are 100% right. I will not entertain a single opinion that Toxicity is better than self-titled. This is one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@Maxwellish]

real

[@nestord8912]

Exactly.

[@weirdozoidtheta]

This whole album is just bonkers. Pure gold! 🤘

[@Lucy-d7s]

Yer a Riot. I love how the music bounces you around. Sugar, my favorite. Tanks.

[@stevedesilva4690]

You standing and vibing is a pretty cool format..Awesome reaction !

[@jakeuhhb2]

this song was one of my dads “on repeats” i’ve known every word since i was a kid! awesome seeing you react to this

[@brettmarlar4154]

This is still my all-time favorite S.O.A.D. song! I love all the extreme changes in vibe and tempo.

[@roman0robert]

The most fun I've had watching one of your reactions, Aileen. Thank you!

[@DecanFrost]

Please stop apologizing for stopping the video, we know youtube will remove your video if you don't pause it a bunch of times and that said: I think i speak for the most of us when i say, we are HERE for YOUR voice and for YOUR two cents on our favourite bands and tracks. We're not here for the music, we are here for you, cause we've already heard the songs a billion times.

[@gabrielferreiradejesus5009]

YES! EXACTLY!

[@disobedientdolphin]

Thanks for watching this with subtitles. :)

[@DernhelmTheSheildmaiden]

This was the song that introduced me to System of a Down and it has been my favorite of theirs ever since.

[@pomat22]

Love your reactions :) Keep up the good work.

[@BrokenFox9]

Soad is one of the best bands.

[@leekitzmiller267]

Sugar is the song that turned me on to SOAD in 98..Was up late one night and seen their video 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@doorofnight87]

That was a really fun song, and a new one to me. Love the dancing along to the song, and definitely no worry about the searing.

[@wobblinbob]

This was a perfect reaction for a first timer...lol. Somehow you popped up on my feed this morning and simply for reacting to this specific song, you earned a new sub today!

[@killinglonliness88]

Literally same! lol.

[@wobblinbob]

@@killinglonliness88 idk if you have content, but your name takes me way back to the Razorblade Romance album by HIM...I'll sub you too if you're a creator, hahaha!

[@wobblinbob]

@@killinglonliness88 I'm aware that Killing Loneliness was on the dark light album...just made me remember some stuff from that era, lol

[@elarsh24]

For a change of pace with SOAD, you should check out, "Lonely Day." Daron has the lead vocals with Serj backing him. A rare ballad that amazes listeners to the diversity of SOAD. I can't see the video you are watching too clear but the censorship you might be referring to is a quick clip of a sign saying, "Aspertame Kills."

[@jussman8861]

Man you are ON these uploads Aileen!! It’s been a hot minute since I listened to old SOAD… nice!

[@alexthorpe6583]

The subtitles really do help here, the words go by so fast. I don't think you've had the band Nemophila on your channel yet. They actually covered this song, and a few others, earlier this year. Nemophila are yet another incredibly talented all woman metal band from Japan, and a favorite of mine.

[@avilanchereviews2029]

Love the new reaction videos Aileen and really enjoy the streams on twitch ❤. Love you feral familia

[@ravenofroses]

god, imagine hearing this in the late 90s. it knocks the wind out of you even today, and this was what they STARTED with. hell of a first single.

[@timengland91]

Great reaction aileen. I love it when you talk about how the music makes you feel. Hope you are having a wonderful day with Arya and relaxing ✌️❤️

[@mikehart2322]

I was 20 when I was introduced to this band. It was so great to hear music put with my thoughts honestly changed the direction of my life

[@brettkenschaft4239]

This song and video are an absolute assault of the senses!!

[@canonthomasen3219]

Legends! 💯 their music library is soo over looked, by the mainstream..a lot of greatness! 🔥

[@EffUpAgain]

Nice reaction, listened to System since their second album came out, got all of them since ofc, Their music is so entertaining, sometimes people don't even get the anger and resentment behind some of the messages they convey. Glad you enjoyed! 😀 This is a censored version of the clip for TV in '98, on CD there is no *bleep*ing censorship! (pretty sure the CD version is on youtube too, just lookup any song with "dirty" "uncensored" or "CD version" attached to it, lot of rock/rap isn't getting through the algorithm anymore, might have to dig a bit)

[@artmeddaugh6669]

When I first heard this track by SOAD back in 98' it was OVER! I immediately bought their debut CD and played the shit out of it, over and over and over again. It never gets old. I turned my then 5-year-old at the time on to SOAD because he couldn't help but listen to it, and they became one of his favorite bands to this day thanks to "Suugarr!"

[@BarrenCosmos]

I wanna say, this was probably one of my songs by SOAD, if not my first song hearing them so I’m even more excited for this reaction from you 😭🖤

[@andrea_thehunter]

Hi Aileen how always great reaction this song is so incredible Especially the last part.❤

[@haydenwaits6047]

sooo glad youve been uploading alot again!!

[@troygarrett3497]

I agree with you. The topics SOAD covers are sometimes crazy and it’s like they let their vocals and their instrumentals embody that madness

[@mcpidro]

I saw these guys in concert once opening for Slipknot …… the crowd was chanting SUGAR SUGAR SUGAR for the whole beginning of the set lol…. At one point the dude actually said “ hey man we GOT your fucking sugar , just hold on “ and they finally played it like 3 songs later and the place fucking EXPLODED LOL.

[@slayerlaithen]

"Know" isn't just my favorite SOAD song, its one of my favorite songs period.

[@Atlas_UK]

This was the first message from SoAD, honestly I had the privilege to see them live during their debut tour, and they are one of those bands that were on the same level of Machine head at the time in terms of hype, and they lived up to every amount of it

[@deanmorgan1821]

Fuckin LOVE this song. First song by them that I'd ever heard. Instantly fell in love with it and became a SOAD fan.

[@fumpr84]

I remember when I first heard this back in the day, I had the same reaction lol. I knew I had to know more about this band and I've been a fan ever since, even though they actually didn't have a very long run before a lot of inactivity save for occasional concerts. And that opening skit, from a late 90s video is SOOO PERFECT for today, with the attempts by our government to shut down TikTok cause they have become a news outlet and organization tool for causes that they and the corporate media don't like and with Meta itself with zero notice shutting off any political content from peoples feeds on Insta and Facebook, they don't like that so many people are awake to how badly we are screwed on a daily basis and so they are busy doing all they can to distract and outright ban any news or info sources that don't push their specific propaganda.

[@zubaerchaudhari8267]

Hello there hey there hey Hello

[@lyleschoepflin5444]

This is the first song I heard from SOAD and loved their music ever since. The best part of their music is that the lyrics have meaning and the melody is evolving as it goes. Pitch and tempo changes with Serg and Darren vocal range and harmony, it's hard to find a bad song. This song talks about something other than sugar, IYKYK.

[@carleakins2153]

When I saw them at Ozzfest and they started this song, the crowd exploded. I say started because they got up to the "What do I feel, what do I say" section and just stopped. A musical cock-block if there ever was one. They played about three more songs and then, without warning, they jumped back onto Sugar and finished it. What an incredible show!

[@JasonNewman3]

Man, the censored version just doesn't hit the same.

[@Evilgit35]

Hi Aileen, I don't know if someone has already suggested this to you, but since you mentioned multiple times in your various videos that you like reacting to and experiencing new bands I thought I'd suggest something totally different to what you normally try listening to - The HU. They are a heavy metal Mongolian band that use traditional instruments mixed with heavy metal sound and throat singing. I've never heard of them until a few years back and am completely in love with their sound. It would be amazing if you could give them a listen and react to their Wolf Totem song. Thank you also very much for all of your reaction videos - really enjoy watching them a lot! 😁

[@the_day_you_try388]

heyyy do you like the manga berserk? cause like theres this really good deathcore band called "brand of sacrifice", that is kind of berserk inspired. their songs "exodus" and "purge" are pretty good, and i recommend those ones :)

[@KevanCorkill]

Beautiful reaction to this System of a Down video 😊👍 I went back and watched all of your reactions and I have to say that this band who is from Armenia yes they are Christian in a sense that there is Christian basics in Armenia... You hit the nail on the head this band speaks social commentary with little regard to what others may think of their commentary..they're speaking truth and truth has a way of getting out and making sense 😊👍 Your analysis is spot on you are not overthinking you are having a great grasp on what they are saying... For this particular reaction video the way the world is they don't want the people to know what's going on and when per chance the people do figure out what's going on those in charge yes spank a little sugar on the situation to calm down protesting angst and just tell the people to look the other way no concern here nothing to see here... The band uses their platform to tell the truth about the events of the day Have a great day you and Arya 😊👍

[@steveg5864]

Seems to me you've been needing some system for a while! Awesome video, now I need some system too !

[@PooptyPoptyPip]

I love how much you enjoyed that haha.

[@jamesgreer9366]

Yep!! That just happened!! Mindgasim!! Enjoy!!

[@takeyourheart1]

This band is perfect.

[@srh.1605]

I saw them at ozzfest 98 and 99 for this albums tour cycle, and again in 02 during the toxicity cycle; as well as with slipknot on the pledge of allegiance tour mere weeks after 911 on the same album cycle. Those shows were so crazy and im glad i saw them just before they entered the stratosphere

[@epicdragon2866]

Thanks for reaction 🔥🔥🔥

[@marc_leblanc]

They have a unique style/sound for sure. I love their song BYOB.

[@johnny0748]

This whole album is amazing! 💯🤘🏼🖤

[@davecook1]

Listen to every song on the first album. Suite-pee, suggestions, spiders, war, just that whole album rocks

[@finalanime23]

love how u try to keep up with the crazy increase in tempo towards the end like your struggling 😂 it looked like a cute lil gesture u were adding on to the reaction. the one "fuck" said it all lol

[@ponceje2011]

Listen to Toxicity and Steal this album, amazing from begining to end. Also, spend a day listening to nothing but System of a Down... ooof it's a mood. lol

[@ronglua614]

I used to sing this at karaoke. It’s fun. Heroin is a hell of a drug

[@stephen9302]

Crazy expressions (indeed). Besides the drummer (stern, talented and BARELY movies)

[@AlphariusDominatus]

I remember playing this song to a band for the first time in London in 99 and they were like.. "damn. Dope." And they were a tough crew back then 👀

[@bugvswindshield]

LOVE this song. so good. so so good.

[@davidriddick82]

HAHAHAHAHA!! Love the reaction Your faces are perfect, and exactly what I was hoping for 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻🔥 #SOAD #STANKFACE #SUGARRRR

[@nomadslucky1765]

Loving her vibe, she can move.

[@itsShineboxx]

This song is like sugar infecting our minds collectively lol. Also the looking respectfully comment LMAOO 😂 And the guitars in the verse makes me wanna do the Happi emote LOL

[@salinaember9527]

this was the first SOAD song i heard when it was new on the radio. its so nostalgic for me. need the uncensored version tho haha

[@thrashdagnarz8103]

This song is still my top 3 songs from them and now my 3 year old daughter won’t stop saying “SUGAR” 🤣🤣

[@DarkAngel1985Mike]

This was the first single and video from their first major label album in 1998

[@everyonelovesmajima]

I always enjoy just pointing out that they also have a song about pizza toppings.

[@seanmurphy6034]

Let's not forget the one about riding a pogo stick.

[@gegart01]

Great song and reactions

[@emmanuelpaquette3310]

Great reaction! This is song i always loved from SOAD its a pretty left field goofy but still deep song from them. Not one i thought u would land on till 5-10 into SOAD. For more suggestions from them ; Question, forest, atwa, snowblind, innervision, holy mountains, Aerials, BOOM!!!!!. For other band suggestion : In this moment!!!, the pretty reckless, Rammstein, Slipknot. Have a good day.

[@MeghanTheShade]

Serj Tankian is..unique among singers. That's probably the bwst way to label the earlier songs from System Of A Down. The band as a whole is an absolute unit, and I loved the time around Mezmerize/Hypnotize when Daron got to provide more than just backing vocals and guitar.

[@ExUSSailor]

Now, you should react to Nemophila's cover of this song.

[@dentondossierinc]

Two other tracks from System of a Down to check out: B.Y.O.B and Prison Song.

[@drewcliff82]

Hell yea. This and Spiders were 2 of the earlier songs I learned on guitar.

[@Apricotyproducts]

love it!

[@hughlannon61]

Funny story when my daughter was in utero when this came out. Whenever it came on the radio her mother would say "there she goes slam dancing again". I'll always love this song just thinking about this.

[@theobserver2267]

We all need system in our lives

[@JPI_RV]

Love this song😎

[@Gothmog8ap]

Oh gosh, it has been a minute. Welcome to Sugar

[@F13fan]

Great jam. Will you checkout Primus? And some The Amity Affliction?

[@ragnarokxg2113]

One of the best sociopolitical metal bands to ever grace us.

[@kajtek.1053]

We need more SOAD here!!!!

[@thecraftmasque]

i'm just waiting patiently for 'highway song', 'soil' and 'know' to come along and absolutely melt face!

[@lawrencefine5020]

Love the opening monologue. Songs was pretty f**king good too. S.O.A.D. always hit you with the truth. No matter how ugly it is.

[@ThankYouStayedHere]

What a way to debut

[@darkmaer]

You should check out maximum the hormone if you haven’t. I would start out with their song “Yoshū Fukushū”