System Of A Down - Toxicity REACTION " The Best Piece Of Music Ever " 10/10! (I Cried)

[@wolfgangengel4835]

Don't feel weird, that's how everyone of us felt when we heard this band for the first time. It's not just you. It really is a feeling between "wow, this is awesome" and "what the fuck is this, and why do I love it that much." This band is something else and found their own style.

[@prestigeworldwide5239]

Listening to it with someone who gets into it as much as you do and is comfortable expressing it with you, that shit is next level.

[@vaultbrutes.1749]

@@prestigeworldwide5239 that is rare

[@MichelleShow]

U put it perfectly

[@hunterartistry785]

Still makes me feel the same way to this day. Emotional roller coaster.

[@dylanmaher4308]

i hated it when was younger. then grew up 🤣

[@MakeOrwellFictitiousAgain]

"Started getting tears in my eyes" Boom, and another metal head is born 🤘🤘

[@MichelleShow]

Yessirrr

[@vampgrl79]

Hell Yes!

[@Gnossiene369]

I don't get why we always need labels. You don't need a sticker in the forehead for liking things. Just like it and that's it. Should be simple.

[@MacPNW]

This ENTIRE album is start to finish fire.

[@Natural_Order]

Straight facts I bought this when I was 12 and it still holds up

[@MichelleShow]

I gotta hear the whole thang!

[@buckwahn8241]

Yessss

[@mooredann69]

​@@MichelleShow bro, listening to it remember it was made before 9/11.

[@harxey]

Bro, it's amazing

[@awequiteabit]

Spiders, Prison Song, Chop Suey, Sugar, Aerials Really anything by SOAD and you're in for a good time

[@TheAlmightyWiggy]

I agree with this list.

[@karlissulcs3822]

Respect for Spiders, never thought someone would include that in a list for first listeners. \m/

[@jendeukie_pookie]

All my favs you listed haha, but also forest, holy mountains and of course byob

[@EddyBombay]

I thoroughly endorse this song selection. My only addition would be BYOB. Great recommendations friend.

[@FreddyS_8]

BYOB

[@danielolivieri8545]

I’m a huge rap fan but System of A Down is something else 🔥

[@MichelleShow]

Agreed

[@ccormx]

Yes. Behind Rage and Tool.

[@jameshughes2602]

It's awesome to see music being enjoyed be everyone today❤

[@nemesisencounter2060]

​@@ccormxRage is shit tho

[@DottyStreet]

Nothing will ever compare to the first time hearing “Toxicity”, especially if it’s the very first System song you ever hear. It’s something else. Truly is an eargasm. Such a beautiful and artistic piece.

[@agirlwithaspoon6095]

Yeah! That was my first song by soad. It was 3am One summer and i opened youtube cause i couldnt sleep for some reason. I read the title and got curiosi, so i opened It. And nothing, that night i couldnt sleep at all, i was all a shaking, so excited for some reason, that Song gave me a unique feeling. And now soad Is my favorite group ever

[@AgassiPS]

Read the first page of the Bible (genesis) and listen Toxicity again. Pure philosophy in the lyrics.

[@BillyVatcher]

Toxicity used to play ALL the time in my fave bar when I was 18-20

[@BillyVatcher]

I probably know by heart 70% of system of a down’s songs by heart

[@Hoonbernator1590]

There is something chilling about this song. There is something so pleading and emotive in Serj's voice. The peak at the end is wild.

[@MichelleShow]

Yes exactly!

[@rraabbeeoo]

Dude, you nailed it. Right at 5:31 gets me. It's definitely Serj that brings the emotion out of you.

[@neighborhoodhighfiveguy2225]

Spiders always gets me in a trance...HIGH FIVE🖐

[@michaelcook6483]

@@MichelleShow Conversion, software versión 7.0 (Today music is used to bring ideas to the people softly/to upload people with knowledge without them realizing it [instead of converting people with violence as in the past] to convert them into good people. 7 is the number of God.) Looking at life through the eyes of a tire hub. (Like a Rolling Stone-- wandering through life without having the conviction to build upon the stable foundation of Jesús's teachings, life will have a swirling chaotic appearance.) Eating seeds is a pass-time activity. (The many temptations and traps set for us are meant to weed-out weaker peoples' offspring from the population.) The toxicity of our city. (The evil which constantly grows among populations as random genetic mutations create disfunctional people and hedonism corrupts people in times of peace and prosperity. ) More wood for their fires, loud neighbors. (Another metaphor for the slow-motion genocide used to guide population growth. Loud neighbors being bad people, especially those who fight with their own families. Neighbors referring to the fact that we all share this planet.) Flashlight reveries... (Revering/worshipping/paying attention to an artificial light source such as fame, wealth, ideology rather than worshipping The Sun/The Son of God.) ...caught in the headlights of a truck. (A death sentence for those distracted by flashing lights.) You, how do you own the world? (How is it possible to control the population in such a way as to create peace and prosperity, while also protecting the planet and colonizing space?) How do you own disorder? (How can someone convert the population to follow Jesus when people are rebellious and their random genetic mutations cause them to slowly become useless without some type of selective pressure to guide their evolution?) Sacred Silence (Perfect Order. Those who have acheived economic liberation and moral enlightenment become crystalized, as their desire for sex and adventure disappears, and they hide themselves away from the people as to not create jealousy nor spread their crystalization.) Sleep (The darkness of the absolute chaos of nature without any conscious beings.) Now, somewhere between the Sacred Silence and Sleep. (Humanity today--the place between the perfect order of The Illuminated Ones and the Absolute Chaos of Nature. ☯️ The place where the action happens, sex/reproduction, adventure/discovery. The place where new forms of being are born and rise.) Disorder. (The purposeful introduction of Chaos to balance out Humanities natural inclination to Order our world. The balance between Chaos and Order.) When I became The Sun.... (When I achieved the enlightenment and wealth which put me above humanity and made me a true source of illumination for them. When i became a Son of God/an embassador for the growth of the consciousness of The Universe through human evolution.) ...I shone life into the man's hearts. (I illuminated/I converted softly. I showed people how to awaken their spirits so they would create technologies and families and mass movements which grow humanity's glory.)

[@msmrsro]

That’s what good music does. It reaches into your soul and just overwhelms you.

[@brianmcandrew719]

Amen

[@Scrub_Jake]

A lot of people don’t consider this their best song, but as a drummer, who started playing drums because of this song... it’s always had a spot in my faves 🔥

[@MichelleShow]

Hard to believe this isn’t there best!

[@ContraRan]

YES! FINALLY! glad to have recommended this one. Now you gotta do Chop Suey by system of a down

[@jorgeontiveros1235]

Chop suet next for sure and BYOB !!!

[@tito283]

yes

[@jgomez4210]

BYOB for sure

[@oneperson9704]

I love System, I kinda hate Chop Suey tho.

[@nazlee313]

Yes i would definitely recommend “Chop Suey” to get himself ready for “BYOB”. And then he can move on to “Question!” and “Aerials” before diving into “Sugar” & “Spiders”. After that, SoaD can do no wrong 😅

[@mtlscorp3834]

SOAD is a legendary group man, you should dig more into their music cuz they don’t disapoint. Try to react to BYOB by them

[@ridgesdad]

Yes!!!! BYOB is crazy and has one of the waviest sounds

[@somesquirrel]

I had a friend give me this album off of a burnt cd in 6th grade. The album is a masterpiece, if you love this song this much the rest of the album holds up, just letting you know.

[@MichelleShow]

Ima definitely keep digging

[@aramath]

🤷

[@babbleoop8805]

I agree 100%, even their lesser known songs go hard

[@sec1720]

Tears from the music hitting you. The body reacts when something powerful hits!

[@Smo17]

Welcome to the SOAD family, brother. It's not just you. I still get teary eyed listening to this music 20+ years on. Amazing, legendary stuff. Glad I found this reaction, checking out more soon!

[@Moiez101]

This is the best toxicity reaction ever. I fucking love this song too.

[@nightwolf2690]

bro System is one of the GOAT, can't wait for you to do "Chop Suey", "Sugar", "B.Y.O.B.", "Prison Song", trust me bro! those are in the same level as this one! unbelievable but true!

[@MichelleShow]

Hard to believe but I hope so!

[@nightwolf2690]

@@MichelleShow trust me bro! those are top! also maybe you can pause the video more, for the copyright stuff, idk if that could help

[@SuaveFabio]

@@MichelleShow he is not cappin bro 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rockyhaggard8179]

This song is fucking amazing. System of a Down is insane! I'm glad you keep doing the rock music! We gon fuck around and turn you into a metalhead!You need to do "Aerials" next, you'll be even more impressed

[@MXH873R]

I second this

[@MichelleShow]

Yea this song is beyond ridiculous!

[@shannontrough2680]

And youv'e only began!!!!! Love that you love this!!! "Chop Suey" & "BYOB"!!! Serj also sings with the orchestra and is an artist and author among other things. He also has a song with Tech N9ne!

[@MichelleShow]

So the lead singer name is serj?

[@shannontrough2680]

@@MichelleShow Yes Serj Tankian. The guy in the jersey is Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian the bald one , & the drummer is John Dolmayan.

[@Flashblackyc4]

The world of metal is a vast land of beauty. There are so many different styles that you’re only seeing the tip of the ice berg. Just like hip-hop, there are trash metal bands and bangers too. Ya just gotta keep searching.

[@MichelleShow]

💯

[@Natural_Order]

It doesn’t stop at Toxicity my man. This band is a journey and Toxicity is great, but there are some real bangers

[@MichelleShow]

I’m just getting started

[@brutish123]

Perfect reaction! The tears are likely because it resonates so deeply. Does that for me still, sometimes. Makes me so happy to see this kind of appreciation for one of the best bands EVER.

[@psycho-mantis8316]

On god they have never made a bad track. SOAD are the GOAT.

[@wendyt7958]

I'm a child of the 60's and absolutely loved them the first time I heard them from my own kids. It's deep and mournful

[@MikeDunn19]

This might be my favourite reaction to System that I’ve ever seen 🥰 I’d love to see your full reaction to the whole Toxicity album! Welcome to the fanbase, dude! ❤️

[@MichelleShow]

I’m definitely doin the whole album!

[@SkoomaFish]

realest reaction i've seen.. actually cared about the message, the feeling, the vibe they tryin to push out. big ups

[@ajsmith1105]

Most def gotta do chop suey by system... Legendary song

[@CelticPaladin]

Seconding this

[@MichelleShow]

Will do

[@Adam-wi5bh]

For sure! Something about that time period in rock and rap screwed it up for the new era..

[@angelanolan1585]

Eargasm I was In my teens when they can out and I still love them. They have a lot to say

[@bryanlee7989]

Low key one of the best reactors has just found out about a badass band and i am hype as fuck to take take this journey with him.

[@MichelleShow]

Let’s get it started!

[@Agispsi]

I love seeing peoples first time hearing SOAD... eargasm... 11/10, I feel it and hear it too, and there is more SOAD that hits this level. Looking forward to the journey.

[@MichelleShow]

Yessirrr

[@HossamElramy3]

I don’t think there are any words to describe how I feel every time I hear it no matter how much I hear it. I keep getting goosebumps of how good this thing is!

[@TheAlmightyWiggy]

System has a very unique sound. They're one of my all time favorite bands. You should delve more into their discography. They were only around for a few years and only dropped a few albums, so it won't take you too long to listen to all of it.

[@MichelleShow]

Will do just that

[@scottansell5513]

Mate this full album is class

[@MichelleShow]

I’m hooked

[@D0nut42]

I love music, man. Every single person has that song that just reaches through everything straight down deep. Even when only like 20 seconds in. Great reaction, my dood.

[@Grawlixify]

Some experiences are overwhelming to where you get teary eyed. I love the feeling of being overwhelmed by an experience positively.

[@cortneym.9992]

One of the most beautiful voices and insane musical talents! I love System of a Down!!

[@doesntgiveaflock2725]

This is gonna be a fun ride, so many good tracks, BYOB is amazing

[@pola6794]

Sometimes you hear a piece of music that just speaks to u. It's not the same genre as you usually listen to, or not the same vibe you look for, but it just gets goosebumps going and .akes you feel something.

[@MrTRINITY0731]

Maybe the tears are from listening to a perfect song. Loved your reaction!!!

[@chris5240]

I first heard this song 20 years ago, and it still gives me chills every now and then. The best part is that this isn't their only great song and all of them are delivered with ferocious and unique intensity.

[@joelrainey7537]

Had to come back and watch again this truly was the most honest expression of the emotions you get when your realizing something beyond great is in front of you its hard to explain this group but if they get you your hooked

[@gootvansquid]

I've been listening to System since I got their demo tape included with an old magazine i used to subscribe to, and this song still brings tears to my eyes

[@sbilancion]

Im so glad you reacted to S.O.A.D! You will not be disappointed buy other songs they have i promise that. Ariels, B.Y.O.B, Chop Seuy.

[@MichelleShow]

I’m officially hooked!

[@katz0625]

Been watching your reactions on SOAD like a damn psycho but I LOVE your reactions!! You’re like how we all were when we first heard them….hell when I still listen to them they still hit HARD!! So your reactions are amazing

[@NegrondaGwimReapa]

And out of the gazillion reaction channels out there saying obvious blatant oversimplified shi like oh "he's talented" or "that was great"... This dude was the only one who noticed Serj's multi layered vocal ability and pointed out specifically how it changes from soft to chaotic to thundering etc and named him "The Vocal Bender" and "The Last Avatar" 😂 Because that mf Serj do fr be bending and manipulating vocal cords fr come think of it 😂

[@vibin_psilocybin]

What I love about this music is that I've never heard anything else like it. It's hypnotic and you never know where it's going to go. Some of their songs are so beautiful and some are just fucking insane. I love this band

[@oscarlohens8586]

I LOVED your reaction bro. I got teary eyed too

[@keithrog73]

They have so many good songs. They all have a really unique sound. These guys were so creative and ahead of their time

[@Blue-P51]

Loved your reaction!! It’s honest and absolutely the way I felt the first time hearing this greatness!!

[@welterw8ak702]

I first heard these guys almost 20 years ago and they stood out big time for me too.

[@brandymatthews9857]

Chop suey and aerials!!

[@prodigy84bg]

Indeed. Toxicity is only the third best song by SOAD.

[@ryanettel6701]

This, my friend, is why we are here. Loved it. Welcome to the journey of SOAD. I’m proud. 🔥

[@MichelleShow]

Yessirrr

[@greendraven3577]

Now you realize how amazing true rock is ! Do more please. Love your honest reactions.

[@MichelleShow]

Will do

[@saintbabylon7250]

SOAD is on that world stage shit I swear. This was literally my favorite band growing up. I’m glad to have discovered this band & it latch onto my soul at such a young age 13 and I’ve seen them about 6 times live. i’m in my 30’s now and this band forever changed the way I make music & I rap & produce beats but all the influence this band gave me as a singer, guitar player & drummer still shows.

[@tomaslongoria2449]

Completely agree, this song doesnt make me sad but it invokes something in me… get me teary eyed too

[@uBoBaMnupa]

Just wait to hear Chop Suey, Prison Song, I-E-A-I-A-I-O, ATWA, Innervision, Shame (feat Wu-Tang) and at least 20 more...

[@MichelleShow]

I can’t wait

[@reggiemac9847]

Best react channel I’ve ever watched!!! 😂❤️🔥👍

[@decentpotatoes]

1:09 Dude, I got a commercial in the same key as the song right here 😂😂

[@Hishkers]

I had a similar reaction when I first heard SOAD twenty years ago. To this day, I continue to love them just as much, if not more. Your reaction brought the feelings back. Nice one.

[@MichelleShow]

Loved it!!

[@shifterbbr1986]

I felt exactly the same first time I heard this tune. 🤘🔥

[@johnwaldrop8237]

Watching your reaction was like listening to the song for the first time again. Thanks, man. Great reaction.

[@ericaperez6287]

I'm glad your camera was on this time, lol! It's been a while since I listed to SOAD, I forgot how much I love this song. My favorite songs are BYOB and Sugar. I think you'll like those too, and Chop Suey, that's a classic.

[@michellelevert5128]

I really didn’t expect this reaction at all. I am surprised in a good way. Great reaction!

[@ContraRan]

I loved the reaction. If you felt this way about this song then I know for a fact that "chop suey" gonna do the same for you.

[@MichelleShow]

I hope so!

[@hasheeshiann]

Hell yeah! When music or anything really moves you its natural to get teary eyed. Much love brotha.

[@EmergencyVacation]

“Nothing is going to compete with that” Lol Listen to more of their music, you would be surprised.

[@Robisquick]

So glad you love it. It’s a 10/10 to me too. So wild and dynamic. So beautiful

[@danijones8601]

Aerials is another masterful System track

[@skits972]

Every track they've ever made is masterful

[@MariposaVolando]

I know the feeling. It happened to me one day when I walked into a store and heard a musician playing Memories on the hammered dolcimer. There I was Puerto Rican in a bandana in the south just frozen in place tearing up. It’s a great feeling. Like someone reached into your heart and warmed it up. You are afraid to move a muscle because you never want it to end. SOAD Toxicity is amazing. Feels like rock, metal, hip hop, opera all in one!!!! Enjoy the EARGASM!

[@danzworldofsports7366]

Glad u reacting to system

[@DollarJudo]

I've been in love with this band for so long. I loved watching this reaction. Glad you felt it. They do not have a bad song.

[@apena2259]

Believe it or not they have more music that’s that great, plenty of it. If you continue listening, you won’t be disappointed. I recommend Chop Suey and everything else in their catalog

[@MichelleShow]

Doin more soon

[@somethingsharp2261]

I love it. Watching someone discover SOAD is just awesome

[@Sympanet]

Serj is a monster vocalist.

[@jeff-46andTwo]

Im loving your journey brother, lovin watchin the journey… The reactions are 🔥

[@DocRobert]

If this song hit like that for you, you’re definitely gonna fuck with System Of A Down. I don’t even think that’s their best song. Love.

[@Emilie-one]

Love this reaction! SOAD rocks. ❤ glad to see how much you loved this.

[@ml7126]

man, please, put "The Pretender" on your list, from "Foo Fighters"... would love to see your take on it!! i'm always here man !! dope reaction !!!

[@sbilancion]

Yes!

[@MichelleShow]

Will do

[@deathsmith6714]

This has been my favorite band for over 20 years. To see that so many are able to experience their brilliance for the first time warms my heart.

[@Eborjon0311]

First time I heard this song was around 2001 while in the Marines. My roommate put it on and I had the same reaction. Song still gives me goosebumps. Love them

[@Rocksider2525]

Classic reaction. First I heard it I was stunned also. Such a tight band. They can definitely bring it.

[@FranklynFMMcInnis]

As close to perfect as a song gets imo. I know Chop Suey is more popular and, trust, I love that song too, but Toxicity gets me every time. The lyrics, the vocals, the switch ups...brilliant. Each band member went in on this track. Thing of beauty.

[@m333owth]

I love watching people react to my favorite bands. This was also my reaction when I first heard this song!! Love ur reactions:)

[@bryansilvia2517]

You should do the whole album you’ll love every song they are so talented and unique I would actually say this is one of the less impressive songs in their catalog

[@MichelleShow]

No way this is one of there less impressive songs! if so that’s ridiculous!

[@bryansilvia2517]

@@MichelleShow They have so many incredible songs should check out “prison song” or “byob” or “ghosts” keep up the great work man your videos are awesome 👍

[@anonitachi6966]

Excellent man. That is a proper 'song'. Tingles, depth, and metal. For me it's right up there

[@NyVsEvery1]

CHOP SUEY - PROBABLY THEY BEST SONG

[@MC怨霊]

I think "This cоcaine makes me feel like I'm on this song" is the best

[@jangiyabhalo]

​@@MC怨霊😂❤

[@vTHE_HiTMANv]

20% of the population get that reaction to really good music and its somthing insane brother it absolutely had that same effect on me i couldnt help the emotions! Absolutely love the reaction brother! Keep up the good work!

[@RodOrellana]

When your body tells you that you're a metalhead....

[@DateToTheFuneral]

Great video man . S.O.A.D is my all time favorite metal band and they just returned after more than 10 years apart to put out new music to help soldiers in The Republic Of Artsakh. I'm glad you're a fan

[@dvidwayne1192]

Yup, they got a few more bangers: Chop Suey, Spiders, Aerials. If you like this, I can't wait to see you hit Deftones - particularly My Own Summer (Shove It) and well the whole White Pony album!

[@drewferd2720]

I rage with tears rolling down my face every time I hear this band!

[@zerOllMusiik]

Hypnotize, Aerials, Question are other great songs by them. They also sound just like they do here when live. 2011 I saw them here in Sao Paulo before they split up.

[@zerOllMusiik]

They got a song with Wu Tang Clan as well haha they are my favourite rock group.

[@ArcherOi]

This was my first song of theirs too. Saw it at like 2AM and sat there stunned for what felt like forever. I would wait up for the next few weeks hoping it would come back on.

[@MichelleShow]

More on this later.... Up Next: These 2 rappers made me say something racist....

[@Tp-wf5jb]

Great reaction man! I definitely dig the rock reactions. Aerials by System of a Down is one I think you’d enjoy being a hip hop head.

[@landonmccarter413]

My guy, "prison song" by system of a down is about mass incarceration and it fucking slaps.

[@peabody3684]

@@Tp-wf5jb YESSSS Aerials is spine tingling shit. Needs to be loud with good bass

[@lyudmilapavlichenko7551]

I love seeing people who have never been exposed to this music have it click. You're one of us now. Welcome to the family. 🖤

[@FandangoHoward]

Just go ahead and listen to this entire album. There legit isn't a single miss on there. Every single song is a damn banger haha.

[@MichelleShow]

Will do

[@anthony91688]

Nostalgic hearing this song and album. Reminds me of junior high. Good times. When music moves you emotionally… that’s art. great reaction

[@bawitback]

one of the greatest nu metal bands. they incorporate those Armenian traditional melodies that take it to the next level.

[@aiwitdahandles]

I wouldnt consider soad to be numetal. Theyre honestly their own genre. I've never heard anything like them.

[@MichelleShow]

@@aiwitdahandles me either

[@LoriLee-hp2zu]

Just love this group. Glad you can appreciate them

[@donavanmartinez3221]

DAWG IF YOU LIKED THIS LISTEN TO “CHOP SUEY” YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED

[@donavanmartinez3221]

SAME BAND SOAD

[@DiseasedMrT]

If I could like this half a dozen times, I would! Brilliant reaction, amazing to see you connect with the music so much 👍

[@Reigninsuds]

BYOB by System is another great one. SOAD’s another one of those bands where you should probably check out the lyrics vids

[@MichelleShow]

Yea cuz they blocked this video unlike any other !

[@tylerhutchins7628]

Thanks for this!! I love how down to earth and genuine you are about how this Music makes you feel! Music does something to the body that is indescribable. Thanks again man!