First REACTION to "Rock Music" System Of A Down ( Chop Suey )

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🔥I DARE YOU SHARE THIS 🔥What should be my next Rock and Roll 🎸/ Metal/ Country reaction🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️ Drop it 👇🏽👇🏽

[@robbyrodriguez9984]

Give it away by red hot chili peppers.

[@Eyceboxx]

Honestly? I think you'd like through the glass by stone sour.

[@xxxs0u1d13rxxx]

Jinjer - pisces. Please!! It'll throw you for a loop!

[@brandonthompson6497]

All Out Life by Slipknot!

[@joeshmoe620]

hells bells by ac dc

[@warlax5658]

If someone told me I could watch a man listen to chop suey for the first time in 2019, I’d think they were lying

[@obsidiansheep]

Daniel Warfield FACTS

[@AltrTheEgo]

For real, there are so many songs in all genres that you just expect that everyone has heard before

[@johngonzalez677]

Kenan Rodriguez I’m pretty sure 99% of America has heard of System of a Down or this song

[@newworldsoldier81]

@@johngonzalez677 I think maybe just 20% of the continent..not so many people .

[@maxnixon7800]

@@johngonzalez677 im pretty sure 99% people, in the world, heard this song.

[@spencergrady4575]

When you're singing along and he cuts the song, and you hear your own horrible voice.

[@Khalid-bz5ef]

😂😂😂😂🤭

[@jacobelson5563]

Yes

[@zabbers]

I really needed a good laugh 😂😂😂❤️

[@ahalfcup3567]

Ye

[@Keston1302]

Lol 😂

[@GareginRA]

Man, I wish I could hear 'Chop Suey' for the first time...

[@a2a373]

Same

[@brianshaggy]

Heard it first when i was a kid on my psp playing rock band

[@marianaladeiraalves]

Same

[@lusymakaveli2038]

Ikr

[@Joel-zy3gu]

Same, still remeber my older sister playing this song picking me up from school

[@deezberserker179]

Fun fact: The song was originally titled "Suicide" but Columbia Records forced the band to change it to avoid controversy. The song title is therefore a wordplay: "Suey" is "suicide", "chopped" in half.

[@josephhernandez1732]

I believe it’s also a play on how they switch the flow in their music and their mix of styles

[@ibn1989]

Wow that's clever. I did not know that.

[@deezberserker179]

@@rubeng160 no problem 😉

[@andrethetruthseeker3131]

Fuk outta here blood

[@jamesw1313]

@@ibn1989 listen close right at the beginning of the song, you can hear the producer say “ rolling suicide”

[@DarthJacobi]

“I love when music just goes left field and you don’t expect the transition” me: oh he’s in for a Good time then

[@jeagerjeager9171]

Like on dna

[@wearenxt818]

Hahahahaha Yes!!! Much love to you brotha.

[@jamesmcdermott7642]

System is amazing with transitions

[@doreck07]

@@jamesmcdermott7642 SOAD are the Kings of beautiful transitions.

[@parisscott8863]

Exactly 🤣🤣🤣

[@Its_Lu_Bu]

Chop Suey is basically a masterpiece. One of the songwriters said that the song is about how we are all judged differently depending on the circumstances of our deaths. But like Serj has said before (lead singer of the band), music is all about interpretation. So you can explain it any way you want to that makes sense to you.

[@VolunteerFan07]

The Ark-Ham Sandwich - “masterpiece” is a stretch. An incredible song though for sure. If you’re looking for a “masterpiece” of rock, or even progressive metal, then I’d refer you to “La Villa Strangiato” by Rush. Don’t get me wrong, I do love SOAD. Their style is by far the most unique in that genre. But I personally, wouldn’t consider their works to be masterpiece caliber.

[@noahwiberg9145]

I get that the meaning of the song is really deep and well thought out, but the organization/melody of the song just does not appeal to me, So I wouldn’t call this a “‘masterpiece”

[@johnkontos3227]

You bring a good point. They were always saying their songs are always up for interpretation by those who listen to it. Some interpret the song as anti-modern day church, some say its about suicide, some say its about their style of music(Chop-Suey has a little of everything thrown in the recipe which is a lot like their music which has a little of everything in it as you noticed while listening LayedBak). This song is a masterpiece of the early 2000s

[@stevej726]

Trash...

[@reinier5387]

and yet the title of the song is food xD

[@derrickstarrmusic]

To this day I cannot tell you a better musical moment than Serj singing “Father into your hands I commit my spirit, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?” Chills every time.

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

Bible

[@aodili1]

Amazing back story to that exact part. Serj had writers block for lyrics at that point. He just so happened to be sitting in Rick Rubin's library when Rick told him to go to his bookshelf and take a random book, "Open it to any page and tell me the first phrase you see", he did and that's what ended up being the high point of the song.

[@Bonapartiste_Languedocien]

@@aodili1And he didn't choose any book, he choose THE Book, the Book with so much street cred you have to put a majuscule when you talk about It

[@alphooey]

Daron screaming “father” is terrifying. Have a listen.

[@StrmyShadw]

" The song is about how when people die, they will be regarded differently depending on the way they pass. like, if i were to die from a drug overdose, everyone would say i deserved it because i abused drugs, hence the line 'Angels deserve to die' " - Guitarist Daron Malakian "Dude who wrote the song".

[@erikbentley9005]

Beautiful

[@kabir2077]

Know this comment was from a bit ago, but can you tell me where you heard this? I kinda wanna look into this myself since I just recently got into this type of music.

[@coderaven1107]

Changed the way I listened to it, ty

[@StrmyShadw]

@@kabir2077 It was a interview he did, I would try google. It’s been a while since I seen it.

[@Andrew-gq9qo]

wrong

[@TMGREVERENDX]

5 solid minutes of “Good music stank face”

[@___Angelica]

ditto.

[@jeffyb1709]

Stank face 😂

[@stevej726]

Song is trash

[@Whikkzz]

Steve J how

[@aliciadupuy9228]

🤣🤣🤣

[@angie38]

Bruh, I'm a 49yr old black woman. IDGAF what people say about me listening to rock. I rock TF out. I love SOAD!

[@foozito]

Who ever said black woman can't listen to rock?

[@angie38]

@@foozito You would be very very surprised. People, all races, look at me like I've just grown another head. I just say, "Can I be me"!

[@KarleeP17]

angie38 you grew up in a time when rock at its height and popular. Love it.

[@cmacbrown]

Rock on, System is one of the best bands of all time.

[@brandonbarenberg1484]

rock out sista

[@cakammanable]

"Music crosses all races, ethnicities, and religion" probably the smartest thing I've ever heard

[@ronswanson1410]

SOAD knows how to go from chaos to lullaby it's ridiculous but also something they do exceptionally well

[@Klikko2000]

Too many people think they're supposed to be dedicated to one genre. They miss out on so much stuff :(

[@chelseahulmston9056]

I agree. I've a wide range of.music taste and I owe that to my parents and extended family. My mum listened to dolly Parton. Shania Twain. Micheal jackson. The jackson 5 ect. My dad listen to iron maiden. Pink floyd black sabbeth. Nirvana. My aunty liked AC/DC Aerosmith and queen. My older brother listened to dr dre and eminem. My cousin liked Otis reading. Oasis and the beatles. I played violin from the age of 6 until I was 19 with lessons each week with a accomplished violin teacher. Taught myself to play guitar as I entered my teens and i got into rock and metal music. Now tho I'm 30 and listen to such a wide range now lol

[@lauvasquez8030]

I think it's based on culture and gatekeeping from within a culture

[@sonofage]

so so true, i make rap music but when i listen to music, i listen to any genre that hits me. screw the uniformity of music

[@kennnnny]

Bawsor As a fan of both metal and jpop i totally agree!!

[@euphegenia]

Bawsor facts

[@AlexanderSzymanski]

What gets me about people that are asking the question of how has anyone not heard system of a down, now in 2020, is that they are thinking the wrong thing. I'm excited that someone gets to experience System of a Down new and fresh like I did many years ago. You get to discover this wonderful band and all of the things they've created. That sense of discovery only really happens once for people and i'm excited you enjoyed your first listen.

[@gabmaz1418]

I discovered them about 5 months ago. I'm happy to see someone listen to them for the first time, it's always interesting to see people's opinions on songs/bands like these!

[@tycepickett1238]

I'm a metal head and so songs from System are very familiar to me, but Im not really into hip hop or Rap or Country music or a bunch of other genres, and I bet that people who are could easily point out a song that basically everyone who is a fan of said genre would have heard a thousand times before, but for me it would be brand new. Personally I can't fault this guy for not having heard of Sytem beforehand and just think it's cool that he is stepping outside his comfort zone and trying out something that is new for him.

[@Michelle-ce1qh]

@@tycepickett1238 absolutely. If you aren't exposed to it...you just aren't. If your parents, siblings, friends all pretty much listen to a specific genre, odds are you just aren't going to get it. Props to ANYBODY reaching outside their comfort zone to experience different kinds of music.

[@jasonsd8017]

I had that experience. I was telling a world of warcraft buddy that I have discovered Lynard Skynard "free bird" And he goes man that's been around for years. I had to remind him he was older than me. I only learned of it from forest gump. My dad knew the song but It was brand new to me.

[@eldiablo4160]

Facts!

[@kenbuck2293]

You should look into their back story it’s incredible man. Most of the music is about the genocide of their people and how governments do wrong to the people

[@LaPride247]

still relevant as ever today. Turkey is trying to do another genocide to our people (Armenians).

[@captbloodbeard]

@@LaPride247 And SOAD was back for the first time in 15 years to spread awareness and help their people

[@84warhead]

Chop Suey specifically I'm pretty sure is about an abusive relationship that leads to suicide.

[@adguerra9]

@@84warheaddon’t you see how that can also apply equally to an occupation and genocide?

[@jeannanorton9964]

Here in 2024, and it's so sad that these lyrics are so relevant still 😔

[@jamesmcdermott7642]

“Don Cheadle reacts to SOAD”

[@mcwhirlpoolinc2641]

bruh ☠️

[@dreddinside]

Naw. He looks like Brandon Marshall.

[@SamWhiskin]

my boyfriend just saw me watching this and asked the same thing!!!!!

[@onlyaspoonfull9165]

Yo don’t kill me🤣🤣💀💀

[@mytube-b-utoob3182]

Cant unsee now

[@JoeRyMi]

“System of Down.” You’re in timeout

[@rocker966627]

JoeRyMi 😂😂😂

[@yessir1053]

Thought the same thing i swear 😂

[@kickliquid]

bruh i love system of down

[@spicypotatoes301]

Not only is the system down, but my syndrome is 😎😎😎

[@eeyoniscruz5697]

JoeRyMi I can hear this comment

[@aarondieringer6997]

Yo when he said “hdbwbahgsjnfe makeup!” I felt that.....

[@ahalfcup3567]

Lol

😂 😂

[@Jmaul85]

Yup

[@connerandress4854]

That made me laugh HARD.

[@foqsi_]

loooooooooooooooooooool

[@justincombs6712]

I’m not a huge metal fan, but this song is one of my favorite songs ever. Everything about it is just amazing. Instant classic. Masterpiece.

[@VsXLucKy]

Singer " I... cry... when angels deserved to DIEEEEE!!" Lay: 😳😮

[@luzallegriaShaw82]

😂😂😂😂

[@rosegrfx7972]

Sugar-System of a down Toxicity-System of a down Aerials-Systems or a down

[@blfields95]

Agreed great representation for System. I personally like “Sugar” more than “BYOB”

[@Alkhalidi44]

Blake Fields yup

[@jakevigil5079]

Sugar will catch him with those transitions lol

[@winn5708]

Cant forget "empty walls"

[@GON3K1DD999]

Boy loNelly day prison song.

[@Justin-nq6kf]

System of a Down is one of those bands who's in a genre of their own. They're too unique.

[@timyarber9936]

Japanese band - maximize the hormone is quite similar actually. Blew my mind

[@DarkNorthEmperor]

@@timyarber9936 what's up people?

[@justinfromnorthcarolina7063]

That's how I view all bands! They're all metal that just bring something unique to the genre!

[@jc1424]

Them... and Tool

[@salami8252]

Many ppl classify them as ‘Nu Metal’

[@redindenver6666]

I'm an old white lady and love SOAD (at least several of their tracks, including this one). I LOVE the hard-driving, head-banging rhythm. And the lead singer's voice is amazing. Also love their different harmonies -- unlike any other band I've encountered. I also love their interesting lyrics (although I can't pretend I understand their meaning). This one has obviously religious overtones (Father into your hands, I commend my spirit, etc). And, although I love the head-banging parts, some of the slower parts give me chills -- those outrageous harmonies!

[@hanzouwu]

It's true, Serj Tankian it's an amazing vocalist

[@ricya1982]

You may be old now, but this song is about 20 years old. You're old now but young then.

[@simplyskrypt3914]

The song talks about how people are often judged more by the circumstances of their deaths rather than what led to it. In example, if you died from a drug overdose, no matter how good and pure you were in life, in death people are more likely to remember you as someone who got their comeuppance for their misdeeds (i cry when angels "deserve to die"), whereas someone else could live a whole life of debauchery, thievery and abuse, but because they ended it in suicide - most of the time to avoid facing the consequences of what they've done - people tend to, regardless of their status while alive, treat them in death as good people, tortured souls who ultimately were "too good for this world" (trust in my self-righteous suicide)

[@BNezzy]

amazing summary of the song. Thank you for taking the time to explain it.@@simplyskrypt3914

[@exposuretherapy]

I genuinely think serj has an absolutely amazing voice no cap. I genuinely could imagine him in the streets of Jerusalem 2000 years ago singing or preaching. Weird I know but it's the truth

[@lucianorussi6236]

My uncle was actually in that crowd in the music video cause of some radio contest he won

[@Paranuui]

Nice

[@Michelle-ce1qh]

so fucking cool

[@gareththomas2203]

Nice !

[@MrBerg23]

Lucky guy

[@jacobzurita9010]

That’s so cool!!!

[@etec8904]

Interviewer: So what genre of music are you? System of a down: Yes

[@DetroitGoldie]

Etec 0987 definitely

[@dat_ford_guy2051]

Etec 0987 “rock music”😂😂

[@veravega9965]

Definitely NOT political punk rock

[@TheCooke2001]

Haha. I was trying to explain that to a coworker once. He looked at me like I had lobsters crawling out of my ears.

[@Ex50011]

Felatio

[@InJouHande]

This had me raving 2am in the morning seeing someone feel the Suey for the first time

[@miketsintziras503]

Every time I hear and sing the forsaken part I start to tear up as this song came out during a sad period of my life and music was my escape and this is a song that would help me get through those days. I saw these guys live at a festival in 2015 and when they sang the forsaken part you can feel the emotion in the crowds voice

[@kregadeth5562]

They are obscenely talented song writers. My hair is standing on end and I’ve heard this song 1,275,482 times

[@iPhoneyoung]

Lol, my hair literally stood up seconds before I read this. Definitely not my first time either.

[@gbajien]

Totally agree, it still gives me goosebumps just like when I first heard it back in 2001! Stands the test of time

[@systematic101]

you've listened to this song for the equivalent of 8.5 years straight? That's about 11 hours a day every day on repeat since the song came out.

[@RamsFan93]

mhmm, the when angels deserve to die bit but the second time where he elongates the 'die'.

[@beastlysteeplaysgears7977]

I heard this alot but seeing laid bak here on his maiden voyage was niiiice. He was feeling it too

[@cicadasmasher8082]

I though he was lying for sure claiming he never heard SOAD before...until he referred to them as "System of Down". I believe you dude.

[@zenzai727]

@Daniel Wilson wat

[@harrisonlupton3857]

@@zenzai727 they're not man😂 just like he said at the beginning of the video just because someone has millions of followers doesn't mean they're known by everyone on earth. I discovered SOAD last year after getting back into rock music in 2017 but before that I'd never heard of them

[@69SalterStreet]

This comment made me laugh so hard.

[@omg-kb8oc]

Daniel Wilson chop suey almost has 1 billion views, come again?

[@nonamemusic8328]

@@harrisonlupton3857 what are you on about lmao

[@kathryntolle7822]

Isn’t it funny that I know literally every song you react to? You need to spend time with us, my friend. Come to the rock side, we have cookies and pillows to scream into

[@BakayarouKonoyarou]

I'll have the milk cartoon ready bruh

[@kathryntolle7822]

@@BakayarouKonoyarou yo thanks

[@gothvivienne]

Let me just join you yk

[@kathryntolle7822]

@@gothvivienne No problem 😊

[@kemberleethomas-toler5319]

I just became a fan. I am a 58 year old white woman (with a ton of experience in all different cultures and social dynamics. I LOVE LOVE LOVE to see music bring people of all types together. Thanks for doing these reaction videos. I am enjoying them so much. Your face tells all. Music is a universal language!

[@jonathanmonroy10]

DaBaby: I’m the best at switching flows *system of a down has entered the chat*

[@jasonmerth5121]

Twenty one pilots wins chat

[@swt_flawless4492]

@@jasonmerth5121 get out,don't you dare say that tøp wins against soad

[@princedame9534]

@@swt_flawless4492 two different genres. And i agree

[@meh9104]

*DaBaby died from trying to swim in lava*

[@kentgrady9226]

"Father, unto your hands I commend my spirit. Why have you forsaken me?" According to at least one of the gospel accounts, these were Christ's last words on the cross. "Trust in my self righteous suicide" is a critique of the basis of Christian theology - namely, that Christ willingly accepted crucifixion and death as a means of salvation. SOAD's lyrics are complex, thoughtful, and profoundly shaped by the "big questions".

[@brutisfletcher]

Kent Grady they’re also Fun!

[@Ilonah83]

Also the band members are Armenian heritage and their songs are affected by the Armenian genocide.

[@xerodelacroix5552]

The song is about domestic abuse though, so he's most likely using that as a metaphor for a literal father figure.

[@sircoolant8365]

When they said I dont think u trust n myself righteous suicide and when angles deserved 2 die. I thought they mean suicide bombers n the middle east. They a killer band.

[@larrymcjones]

I've had this CD since I was a little kid and never really looked into it like that that's interesting

[@fliplaraman5383]

Love this dudes reactions and respect towards the different types of music he listens to 👌🙏🤙

[@jaimeow716]

I'm a huge SOAD fan and I'm happy to see your reaction to them.

[@tmanz4566]

My generation needs to open up to more music like this

[@Victor-mk5pp]

To be honest every generation should be more open to music that's out of their comfort zone.

[@ghostlierExpert]

Nah this is trash

[@tmanz4566]

@@ghostlierExpert well that's your close minded opinion

[@ghostlierExpert]

@@tmanz4566 how am I close minded thinking a song u like is bad

[@tmanz4566]

@@ghostlierExpert have you listened to the song all the way through

[@LeeroyJeezy]

Bruh I thought Don cheadle started a KZbin channel

[@NookiePeache]

Omg lol🤣🤣 knew he looked like someone

[@Andjelka99]

@@NookiePeache also Mahershala Ali too haha

[@juanmartini1989]

Spencer Calk LMAOOOO WAR MACHINE

[@paannadia8064]

Same 🤣

[@yahmess]

you thought right my son

[@xeizael2034]

SOAD is a comfort band. The meaning behind alot of their songs is just beautiful. This one has always been my favorite, and Lonely Day

[@JTawesome92]

There's a reason why Chop Suey! is the top metal song of the DECADE.

[@Eyceboxx]

Mah dude. System of a down was one of the bands that helped me like harder rock and metal and respect instruments. The used also. Slipknot. Shits dope bruh.

[@timyarber9936]

Loved the used until he blew his vocals. Saw them this summer and just not the same

[@soundhead18]

“Why have you forsaken me?” Is what Jesus said when he was dying on the cross. It’s a direct reference to that.

[@xhysteriaahh]

@IX eleven which is what Jesus said tho

[@jimparis5073]

How do you know he said it?

[@xhysteriaahh]

@@jimparis5073 according to Bible. According to Jewish literature and scholars. According to ISLAM.

[@jimparis5073]

@@xhysteriaahh all of which have been spoken and written by someone else not Jesus nor god, thank you for giving me shit with no REAL evidence of a holy messiah ever existing

[@xhysteriaahh]

@@jimparis5073 how is tht not real? Why is it so hard to believe a few words from a man but it’s probably so easy for you to believe in something like the Big Bang.

[@irvingavila6438]

I don’t always listen to chop suey, but when I do, so do my neighbors 🤘🏼

[@Youssii]

I loved this song as a teen and still do and it literally gave me chills for some reason to watch someone else be so affected by it for the first time.

[@lucifersonion9812]

Fun fact: serj was against the heavy sound from day one but he enjoyed playing with the band and went with it. (over simplified).

[@tejicamdfk]

Heavy sound?

[@lucifersonion9812]

@@tejicamdfk during an interview, Daron said this "Serj was never really a heavy metal or a rock guy,” and I read one article that basically said he almost gave up on system of a down before it even started cause he was more into classical music.

[@lia6569]

@@lucifersonion9812 thank god he didn't give up

[@lucifersonion9812]

@@lia6569 amen to that

[@randallmokjialung3592]

@@lucifersonion9812 damn,he should try to listen to orchestral covers of their songs. There's some good stuff out there

[@MrWednesday100]

Man there's a cheeky little band called slipknot with a tune called duality with your name all over it waiting for a reaction buds

[@tillymareeweb8943]

YES!!!

[@NattyBoys95]

Yes!

[@kionnakelly2918]

Hell yeah!

[@zxmbiefirstaid8893]

Yes!

[@user-fs1lc2cj5s]

Their best song ever hands down

[@emberdreadful5604]

As a person who frequently loves this kind of music, it's so fun to watch others who've never listen to it react !

[@caldaque7354]

Just found your channel today and I am loving it bro. Seeing you get into these songs for the first time that I listened to growing up is cool. This particular one has great harmonies and was performed with so much emotion. It is one of my favorites from this band.

[@timofeevbooks]

When you listened to the cd so much as a teen that you know what song comes next. Jump pogo

[@nicholaspeterson61]

I WENT OUT ON A DATE WITH A GIRL A BIT LATE SHE HAD SO MANY FRIENDS! *turkey noises*

[@TruthDojaShow]

Lol. True as hell

[@jas3633]

@@nicholaspeterson61 I BROUGHT MY POGO STICK JUST TO SHOW HER A TRICK SHE HAD SO MANY FRIENDS *more turkey noises*

[@unpredictabletwins2332]

JUMP pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo BOUNCE pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo UP pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo pogo DOWN

[@shawnwarnke4860]

Bless you. My high-school self is so satisfied with your comment

[@trashed_scattered9555]

I love how he still gets surprised by the transitions. Love watching this dude react to rock and metal

[@alexhuerta4736]

This song is soooo powerful. I love seeing everyone's reaction to this song. Loved your video LayedBack. You got yourself another subscriber.

[@Deam7666]

My heart is warm and fuzzy to see your enjoying something amazing. And the other comments are spot on as to the background of the title and the meaning of the song🥰

[@devrivelazquez9078]

I remember being a little black and brown girl from the hood and then my sister and I came across this song when we'd go to this weekend event at the white school down the street. this song definitely changed my life. now I'm 30 and I can say Chop Suey is one of the main reasons I've expanded my musical pallet the way I have. especially at 2:50 when that piano comes in on the background... I use to halfway unplug my headphones to hear it better. best part of the song for me.

[@BNezzy]

You are absolutely right. That piano touch is amazing.

[@Notsnev]

I'm here in 2020 and watching this man experiencing SOAD for the first time. The reaction was pure and amazing see through someone else eyes what I experienced awhile back 💯

[@Sacriven]

Me too! Chop Suey really blows my mind.

[@wrynerxz]

Fr

[@Braver9]

i keep coming back to your rock reactions man. i love seeing music being enjoyed by all

[@chadjohnson2946]

Glad I came across your video and now your channel! Much respect for what you stand for and what you put out there!! God bless and goodluck with all you do!

[@GoneReacts]

System of a Down, Ariels and Toxicity 🔥🔥

[@jonathanwilliams2]

SOAD is a very anti establishment type group and their lyrics are really worth dysecting, very interesting group. I've been jamming them for YEARS and I still don't understand it all 😅

[@soo8802]

I love you!

[@0lderSch00l]

The beauty of music is that, arguably, you don't have to understand it. If it moves you, that's enough.

[@jakekingsbury6961]

I'm constantly hearing their songs in a different way, like cigaro, never really paid alot of attention to that one, but in the age of Donald Trump, that song hits the nail on the head.

[@toxicsoldat038]

A lot of things also lead back to the Armenian Genocide that Serj continues to try and bring light to.

[@MS-sk5si]

Jonathan Williams They’re trying to warn us about the cults in Hollywood and the media. They’re all up in the cult too but they can only give us subliminal messages.

[@luisc2975]

Chills every time I here SOAD! You keep expanding your music pallet and I’ll keep watching your reactions!

[@fatmanchew909]

Watching this 2 years later and man you make me enjoy music I've listened to thousands of times like it's brand new and different.

[@brittanymaynard8733]

Serj Tankian and his voice are a damn GIFT 😍😭

[@KrishmanyuThakur]

Were

[@APBT3chnoM0nkey]

I love how he reacts like anything like it's a fire beat.

[@smoochboy5721]

Wuggerups the drums in this song is filthy tho

[@artrobinson2563]

Glad to see more brothers joining the metal/hardcore scene and vibe! I’ve been an ink spot in a milk bowl out here for decades!!!

[@skyleruballe2265]

One thing I wish people would mention more is the disharmony they do so perfectly with their two voices. One of my favorite things about them

[@masonjoem2]

They are Armenian and that's a story I can't fit here but super tragic. The song is just mostly references to their Christian heritage

[@thebellicfamily]

And the chorus wake up is actually supposedly about domestic abuse

[@Gregx763]

XavierMacX only daron is from California, Serj and John we’re born in Lebanon and Shavo was born in Armenia.

[@XavierMacX]

@@Gregx763 Good to know! I guess the site was not correct. Looking at wikipedia, you are definitely. Thank you.

[@do_yohomework]

Stealing Society yeah but they also all moved to Cali because LA has a huge Armenian population. They met in school

[@FlibbidyFleu]

@@Gregx763 During WW I Serj's grandparents escaped the Armenian genocide that was implemented by the _former_ Ottoman Empire and became refuges in Lebanon.

[@MoonBoone]

They have so many beautiful songs, Aerials, Spiders, Lonely Day, Hypnotize. Just to name a few. Just subscribed, love how you're so positive about all kinds of music and have such an open mind. It's rare online these days.

[@raeb4451]

Lmaooo I fkn love your reactions. I can see it through your eyes and it’s the best.

[@suezq57]

I sincerely enjoy your expressions and how you articulate your feelings from the songs you react to. Thank you.

[@carsongentile8639]

“What just happened?” System of a Down just happened

[@toxicvenom7870]

React to: rage against the Machine - killing in the name

[@ender158]

Killing in the name of is not that good it's ok but he should review Calm like a bomb

[@RWilson9705]

toxic venom yes!!!!!

[@aaroningram8782]

Ye it's a banging song

[@toxicvenom7870]

Seth Marta hey there’s a lot by them like testify, sleep now in the fire, bombtrack

[@martini2023]

bulls on parade

[@xSayHiToEarlx]

You are the only reactor I know who's REALLY feeling it. Truly....music is love. 🖤

[@omardcastrod]

The why have you forsaken me lines are from a Bible verse. Serj Tankian (singer), went to the producer’s house, grabbed “a book,” opened it to a random page and placed his finger somewhere on the page, and where he put it was exactly on the verse that he used for that part of the song, which fit in perfectly. That book turned out to be the Bible. 🙏🏻❤️🎶👍🏻👍🏻

[@raha1277]

Love how your appreciate all music bud keep being real.

[@LayedBakDFR]

Definitely

[@timothy1756]

All these System of a Down songs are straight up amazing Hypnotize Toxicity Aerials BYOB

[@ImaTheTurtle]

I like all SOAD songs, my favorite is needles.

[@elvesrus]

Could add Empty Walls even though it's technically not SoaD

[@danielsmith-kp3ce]

Toxicity

[@DreamEditsWondersVFX]

you forgot Spiders!

[@edithfinch7674]

Sad Statue

[@robertcortez1109]

Thank you for doing this video I love system of a down I bought their album in 2003 called toxicity great times. I'm glad that your open to rock and country music my favorite genres

[@mannyclips76]

Crowd surfing is such a epic feeling!!! You connect with the band, crowd, music, and yourself all at once. At least feels that way to me

[@palmeristo]

Respect for opening your ears to different music. Here take my sub 👍

[@lkhalil5181]

"if it's good music, it's good music baby". Preach! My colleagues says I'm weird cos I have random songs in my phone. RnB, pop, metal, rock, ballads, heck I even have traditional songs lol. As long as it's quality, I'll hear it any time

[@jessysiko4318]

thank you man you teach us to respect all types of music 👍👍

[@logannorton7743]

love the message man

[@valyafn6824]

Next time maybe you can react to: System Of A Down - Toxicity or: Linkin Park - In The End :)

[@hun7erkiller553]

Linkin park-given up is better

[@Nodnarb69]

Hun7erkiller I like numb

[@MumblerapSucksTrump]

Hun7erkiller Faint is even better

[@vt_sandman3392]

Pretty sure he's already done In The End but I would love to see his reaction to some Jay Z and Linkin Park collaboration, esp Numb/Encore!

[@Sykonightmare]

Theres better linkin park songs lmao dont be basic

[@crowpit5025]

"Jinjer - Pisces" is almost like a must react for every reaction channel that reacts to Rock/Metal it is one of the most reaction worthy songs out there, well at least in my opinion.

[@bowlagrits]

It def is. And it’s a great song, GREAT BAND

[@tomislavkosanovic1104]

You ain't a reactor without losing your Pisces virginity :P

[@mikedarling905]

bro i have watched many of your videos, and honestly i really enjoying re experiencing songs i love with you and loving your reactions. bro you killing it

[@thebravesoul]

BEAUTIFUL Reaction💜

[@sing759]

System of a Down is an Armenian-American heavy metal band. Their names are very beautiful

[@tgmcface]

Love your reactions/ Stay true to yourself!

[@kasiazdrojewska3616]

Glad you love our side of the fence :D I grew up into rock and metal as my dad was a fan of old rock bands like Queen and Deep Purple, and had kind of a revelation with Linkin Park that led me to also enjoy hip hop from my teen years, and just made me curious for more styles. I love when people step out of their comfort zone and - by chance - discover something they really enjoy!

[@dclibra2394]

Ugh. System of a Down is so good. Always been one of my favorite bands ever. Brings me back to High School. 😭

[@nar9430]

Killswitch engage- the end of heartache

[@KaspaKings]

I'd cry if this dude reacted to killswitch lol

[@hearleeack1310]

youre appreciation for music is something to admire

[@gn-gary4864]

Absolutely loved your reaction as always.

[@arexgaming288]

Here's a great one, P.O.D. - "Youth of the nation". Deep message, great song by a really good band.

[@kaitochishi897]

I've been requesting for past two- three months 😁😁😁

[@emilywilliams995]

Aw man throw back!!! That was my middle school JAM

[@ernestoarriaga1579]

My first rock song!

[@Wyldbutterfly028]

Agreed and the message is just as relevant today as it was back when it came out.

[@brandonshaul9944]

Yo they got a special place in my heart sice I was a youngin!!! I'm 23 and they kick ass I'd love to see them live if their still aroud!!!

[@alphaidiot4065]

Try "freak on a leash" by "korn" if you can.. Good song Edit: also another good one is "Falling away from me" same band

[@psyaniid5339]

A Good Suggestion My Friend

[@seraph5541]

Slar_Duham agreed I’m a huge fan of korn love their songs but he has react to daddy as well to know the meaning of their first album

[@psyaniid5339]

@@seraph5541 he does, i feel so bad for JD

[@seraph5541]

snugg me you got tht right

[@jungkookstoesocks7250]

Yes please

[@Aussi97]

Absolutely subbing after this reaction!

[@clarkson2189]

love your reaction specially when you sing along with the song subbed

[@fear8719]

Just so u know-This song was named on the music chart #1 Hard rock song of the 20th century and for that it’s Iconic

[@mcoehlrich]

The worst part of listening to SOAD, is finding out there is no other band like em. You are confined to the albums they made... Thats it Also, references to the lyrics: “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”Matthew 27:46 "And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last. Luke 23:46

[@tyhilton6427]

Same with mewithoutyou. This is their last year as an active band too :(.

[@suroj]

That's true art

[@smolcircles4495]

I mean Elect the Dead by Serj is pretty close because its just the SOAD album that never was

[@KingBowserVlog]

Yeah... bands have tried to emulate them but there's just no way to recreate that

[@toastsloth4831]

@Joe L'Horri slip arent anything like soad completely different both amazing but still.

[@NiVoMediaSolutions]

bra i watch this every now and then just cause it's on my favourites. I listened to this so much as a kid and now with you reflecting on it I see that these guys are some serious musicians.

[@oldNavyJZ]

Love your facial expressions as you experience the music. I'm with you - I have a very broad taste of music.