FIRST TIME HEARING | System Of A Down - BYOB | REACTION

[@PCam30]

"Oh yeah guys, send me more immediately" was a treasure to hear. You are gonna LOOOOVE this rabbit hole. Right on par with RATM with their messaging albeit delivered very differently.

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

I mean he is a trump voter sadly

[@etherealtide]

@@jacksmith-vs4ctAnd System aren’t new age progressives, so they still have sense. I’m sure he’ll enjoy them regardless of his vote.

[@eliite1200]

@@jacksmith-vs4ct imagine being unable to separate politics from youtube entertainment. go outside, the world isnt against you i promise.

[@aliciasavage6801]

he has already been down this rabbit hole two years ago -on an old channel of his. he has listened and reacted to almost all SOAD playlist.

[@Nobody_Cares913]

@@PCam30 he already did ratm and most of soad.

[@johnbarry1712]

YES!!!! Please do more SOAD!!!! One of my favorite bands! Aerials, Toxicity, Chop Suey, SO many amazing songs, with real meanings!

[@aliciasavage6801]

he already has, 2 years ago on a different channel he had

[@TheBeelzboss]

Prison Song is another great one with a message. Deer Dance is overtly obvious with its message. Toxcicity (the title song from their album Toxcicity) is a great song, again with a message. Toxcicity is one of the very best albums from 2001

[@Nobody_Cares913]

pretty sure he already reacted to all of those

[@99bajakid]

He's literally done all those lol

[@RKaye87]

One of the best albums of the 2000s altogether

[@Nobody_Cares913]

@@RKaye87 that's also just a description of most their albums

[@evolutionviii12]

Bring Your Own Bombs. Great song! More SOAD!!!

[@TheBeelzboss]

Pausing right off the bat to predict you will love this song for its lyrics. And this version of BYOB stands for Bring your own bombs.

[@michaelsingler2228]

SUGARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

[@F14Goose37]

I had to click as soon as I saw the video. BYOB is my favorite SOAD song. The song uses the tension between the intensity and the melody to convey the message just as much as the lyrics do. The song is pretty obviously about wars and the fact that elites sell us on the wars, like it is cool and noble and something we need to be involved in, but they will never fight in the wars they start. This came out early in the Global War on Terrorism (Iraq and Afghanistan). This song also speaks to me the further removed I get from my military service. I think a lot of GWOT veterans are in the same boat, questioning if we should have been involved and what the true reasons were. The sad thing is, at work there are some young veterans just out of the military and a couple of them said they got out but they were hoping we would go in to Ukraine amd fight Russia and they would have reenlisted if we did. All I can really do is listen and know that in another ten years, they will likely be thinking the same things as me and questioning the wisdom of the crap our leaders stir up and get us involved in. To be clear, some conflict is necessary and we need men and women to answer the call, but we should not have been in Iraq, and we should have hunted Osama bin Laden down, but not gotten involved in an ill advised attempt at nation building in Afghanistan. That was a noble cause turned into a cash cow for the contractors at the expense of American (and Afghan) lives that only further radicalized people.

[@andreworlando7374]

Best thing that's ever come out of North Hollywood ever

[@allanbluzdude]

I thought they were from Glendale?

[@Magic_Man916]

Even North Hollywood's weed sucks

[@jasonseiter3323]

Azerbaijan.......via California

[@Jack-l6k]

​@@jasonseiter3323 How fucking dare you

[@YourGodStalin]

@@jasonseiter3323 Armenia*

[@mattrotton]

I love the way the screaming made you feel uncomfortable. I think that was also part of their plan. To make us all feel uncomfortable about war

[@DeathColdBeer]

Oh brother. I have the ticket stub to prove when System open up for Fear Factory. Atlanta 1998. Bro they were unknown? Guitarist had gold glitter all over his body and a tiny sliver of green hair? The singer Serg...came out fully hairdo looking homeless tore the stage up! Went on to beast! They have alot to say as well as rage against the machine. Ninja bonus...Serg has songs with Buckethead.....yeah..i know.... Buckethead does not play. Wait? He does? He shreds! This was my introduction to SOAD. Forever beautiful in my 44 year old brain. Masquerade Atlanta 1998. RIP the building

[@buggy7451]

Definetly have to check out The Prison Song by System of a Down

[@UltimateGamerCC]

indeed, System is always sending messages through their music. you've got a pretty good catalog to comb through.

[@zulgeek9827]

SOAD always has something to say. Great music with lots of message.

[@tnightwolf]

System Of A Down is, no doubt, one of the best bands ever! I would suggest you react to their studio versions (despite having watching them 2 times live and loving it)!

[@MegsD79]

Aerials is my favorite SOAD song! You still haven't changed out Ren's Slaughterhouse music video yet and def need your reaction to that masterpiece

[@nycyclist4154]

System of a Down is a bad ass. I got into metal cause of Metallica many years ago. Then stumbled upon System of a Down and others. BTW, thanks for introducing me to Pete and Bas, those OG’s don’t play! They’re amazing brother.

[@nathanforti9120]

All their songs are still more relevant today than ever

[@everyonelovesmajima]

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

[@I_Am_L_3]

Whats it called? Im a mainstream soad fan, so not very familiar with many of their non-radio tracks, but would love to check that out.

[@uskragadamighty6253]

@@I_Am_L_3 i think hes about Chic 'N' Stu song

[@jodyvalverde5057]

Attila has a whole song about pizza called "pizza" lol it's awesome

[@StarsForward]

_"If wars can be started by lies, peace can be started by truth."_ ~ Julian Assange

[@Seaglassandsandcastles]

A lot of their music has references to the Armenian genocide and Turkey refusing to recognize it. Turkish intelligence was actually tracking Serj at one point 😳

[@stefanbukcev2249]

The names in the beginning are super deep cut politics. Victorious victoria is Victoria Nuland, who was instrumental in US foreign policy and nearly every war / regime change since 1984. And served in the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administration's.

[@snuffydog8153]

4:49 lmao "jesus christ"

[@krisdavis3888]

Glad you finally discovered System of a Down. Chop Suey is an excellent next choice with similar energy but more cryptic yet interesting lyrics.

[@aliciasavage6801]

he discovered them 2 years ago on an old reaction channel he had

[@kaidensgamingcircus]

It’s wild how many people in these comments don’t know about the playlist full of SOAD stuff on your other channel.

[@aliciasavage6801]

exactly

[@49ersupdates19]

yeah he did this reaction 3 years ago already smh

[@TheErikBallew]

I always thought this song was about Bush starting gulf wars, wanting the whole world to go blow up the desert.

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

it is sadly this guy voted trump

[@TheErikBallew]

@jacksmith-vs4ct In a nation full of idiots, it's pretty common, unfortunately.

[@TheBrob1983]

Bush didnt start the gulf war saddam did that.we went in to push him away from kuwaiti oil

[@DannKriss]

You need to check out the official video for "Boom!", you'll see why. These guys have a real and powerful and urgent message. As urgent now as it was then.

[@w33dsm0k3r]

Lost in hollywood would be a awsome song❤

[@lewe666]

Definitely have to do Prison Song

[@Amrehlu]

Oof, a live version. Live versions are always so much worse. Daron was way too loud in that mix, or whatever it's called if it's called something different while live on stage, and he does a bad job with the screams in this one. I'm sure it's easier to play a live video though than the official music video without copyright nonsense. I dooubt you actually take suggestions from the comments, not really worth it if you have paid ways for people to submit suggestions, but I'm not sure so I checked through all the SoaD songs you've done and out of what you haven't done I'd say; As always, when possible the official music videos will always be superior when the song has one, both in how the mix is and the videos themselves often carry a lot of extra context, meaning, and all of that. Aerials Highway Song (this one is a bit lesser than other solid picks, but it's nice and straightforward and still good all the same) Question! Sad Statue (This is one of those songs that's really good, but it could've been almost a full minute shorter, honestly) Lost In Hollywood Soldier Side Lonely Day

[@999maza]

As far as live performances go, especially in the middle of a set when they're probably already tired, this one is pretty damn solid. This dude has been doing music reactions for years, he understands that live performances aren't meant to sound exactly the same as the record.

[@ayoissac]

Brother man, it's Daron. He's always been unpredictable during live shows. That's the charm of SOAD. You should know this my dude! Lol

[@johannesbowers7467]

🔥SOAD🔥 🔥IS🔥 🔥FIRE🔥

[@masonperez2985]

Their whole album toxicity is a classic.

[@Sorj-Sonr]

BYOB = Bring Your Own Bombs. I thought it was pretty clear by the title alone with knowing their political style, but yeah so many cues

[@joshhaynes3383]

To be honest. Before watching this video, I had no clue what it meant and had never given it much thought. My first guess would have been Bring Your Own Beer, but that's also because I've never looked at the words and couldn't really tell you what they're screaming about.

[@nukachronic6211]

I love the raw rage in this song. If you have not heard it yet, I highly recommend that you listen to their album called "Toxicity." It is more relevant today than it was in 2001 when it was released.

[@ashleyguffington5706]

I also had to click on this video as soon as I saw it. Wish I had more of your commentary on the video, specifically the name of the song, the “Where are you” reference to WWII, and the “We all live in a fascist nation”. I know you have opinions, and enjoy hearing them.

[@douglasmijangos3327]

“Why must we kill our own Kind?” (Boom)“What is in us that turns a deaf ear to the cries of human suffering?”(Sad Statue)❤

[@terrancebrown87]

I’m here for every single soad reaction

[@synalways6661]

BOOM by System of a Down!

[@GamingDamage]

System of a Down is so good; Serj Tankian's solo stuff is good too.

[@IAmWhachanoMagano]

Finally, SOAD!!

[@aliciasavage6801]

go to his other channel - all SOAD is already been reacted by him on there about 2 years ago

[@jenniferfowler682]

SOAD is one of the best bands EVER!!!

[@wiesty78]

If you like bands with a message check out Rise Against "Hero of War"

[@justuskraay6946]

Don't mind the rewatch for the ones who missed it! Still love all the SOAD reactions you have done

[@macka2916]

A lot of system of a down’s message from their mezmerize and hypnotize albums basically state that what america is doing right now (at the time upon release), is a really bad things and then 9/11 happened. all of their music was stripped from radio after the tragedy but they could look towards the government and said “hate to say it but we told you to”. they haven’t released an album in years though, great band

[@nathanforti9120]

Letsgoooo!!

[@Jack-l6k]

Am I the only person here that knows it isn't his first time reacting to soad and that he went through a large chunk of their discography 3 years ago

[@mikeredd8833]

Table cloth always felt like the term "whole cloth" to me anyway

[@LoriCollis]

I think he's referencing Barbara Bush and Victoria Nuland. Not sure.

[@coreyrees840]

Anti war tune. “Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine” is a war in the Middle East line

[@kaynesheldon4905]

Spiders! Toxicity! Chop suey! You have a catalog to go down my guy!!!!

[@ReuseableObject]

If you like this, you should check out Empty Walls by them. I’d love to see what you have to say about that one.

[@JeffTiberend]

That is a good one, especially the version that they do live with a symphony orchestra.

[@yilomina2047]

Oh yeah, SOAD has a LOT to say ... total fire!

[@shanebolstad8816]

I'm sure you covered this song years ago? Ren has a new song Slaughterhouse you need to see!

[@aliciasavage6801]

he did

[@shanebolstad8816]

@@aliciasavage6801 can't find it, please drop link 🙏

[@RKaye87]

Just FYI... mrlboyd you actually done a reaction to this song in June 2021... you already have a good playlist of SOAD songs that you've already reacted to.

[@cameronbrewster9906]

Lost In Hollywood

[@robplotnick]

I see most people like the radio songs. Try some others like, 'Know', 'Suite-pee', 'Suggestions', or my personal favorite 'Mind'..."free thinkers are dangerous".

[@HBC423]

The best band of the 2000’s

[@ZombieRoca]

They are from the 90s though

[@HBC423]

@ they didn’t get famous until their second album “Toxicity” in 2001. Almost all of their works were in the 2000’s

[@monkeymoney0]

Listen to the song sugar by them the music video

[@betomogollan8113]

Next ...... "Questions "

[@jbales8990]

Gotta do Prison Song by them

[@pitchpanic2900]

I consider Congressman Kennedy a national treasure. It’s sad, though, that what he said should be applauded because it should be expected. It should be the attitude of all civil servants. However, you may notice that even a congressman such as Kennedy often speaks of the government with distrust. I believe we as Americans need to be reminded that the government is supposed to work for us, not the other way around. When a tragedy like this occurs, especially where terrorism is involved, it shouldn’t even be a question whether or not the government is going to tell us things. It should be automatic. It should be expected. So sad that it isn’t. And every American knows it isn’t.

[@Seasonofthesicc]

You did this again? I love your first reaction when you first got into SOAD

[@thegrapeescape87]

You did a reaction video to this song 3 years ago.

[@SirBenjaminAzure]

System of a Down is my favorite band and I love these dudes. They hate LA so seeing them is rough espececially in this economy.

[@jessisanchez8150]

SOAD are very political rock oriented. They are Armenian and speak on the Armenian genocide committed by the Turkish.

[@TanookiNoKintama]

Their song Boom could use more reactions. Another good one is Sugar

[@ArmedAngryAtheist]

PRISON SONG! I need your take on Prison Song by SOAD.

[@syntheticsleep]

SOAD is their own genre. Those guys really carved their own path out of the "nu-metal" swamp. Everything they put out was pretty great, and every album moves a bit differently as well. A bit to hard-left for me politically, but I do appreciate the more creative way Serj approaches his lyrics compared to something like RATM. Everybody in this band is killer.

[@concretecomforts4012]

ooo. he found SOAD. Chop Suey

[@Rambo_36]

Haven’t you reacted to this before?

[@jamesthechosenone5374]

Years ago

[@MrSchism]

3 years ago, yeah.

[@ericc4040]

Yep

[@RedonRedGutta923]

Yup he did the actual music video years ago

[@asaventurasderobson]

Man. You should react to Hipnotyze from System of a Down next. You will love it.

[@mLiinkzin]

he already did.

[@aliciasavage6801]

he has a couple years ago on his other channel

[@pauldodge1071]

Please do Prison song and Sugar

[@ImJustADave]

A bunch of the band members are Armenians, and they speak out about the genocide in Artsakh and the lack of support for the Armenian people.

[@OutIaw187]

Be the first to react to Tupac-Let Knowledge Drop

[@jeanearle2350]

Chop Suey is always a good one by SYAD... Ariels is a newer tune that is good too. Love this band!

[@LoriCollis]

Rage Against The Machine put out serious messages as well.

[@tresianyfb5865]

Just my pov. Gov is bring our mof

[@Villarreal422]

Listen to prison song from system of a down

[@mLiinkzin]

he already did.

[@BonesDean]

I recommend spiders or hypnotized

[@wescallion]

Welcome to the rabbit hole of soad

[@aliciasavage6801]

he went down this rabbit hole 2 years ago

[@jameswilson1522]

Please react to : Scorpions - Still In Love With You

[@xDrucciMane]

For the love of all things holy, go down the SOAD rabbit hole.

[@twistedwirestarter160]

Amazing that I've been watching your reactions since the RONA and you seem to have forgotten that you loved SOAD and have watched a vast amount of their catalogue as reactions. Are you going to watch RATM now for the first time? again?

[@unkn0wn894]

lonely day.........soad

[@Rogers_Ranger]

what do you like about metal?

[@terroreichofficial]

Wtf does "lies from the tablecloth" mean ? 😂Anyway System Of A Down is great, been a fan since the late 90s

[@zackgardner6517]

toxicity - system of a down

[@lukenovak2494]

Because the poor are expendable. There will always be more.

[@lucentaunisage]

Looks like you already listened to many System Of A Down songs a year ago.

[@jonathanhebert5271]

Bro. All of s.o.a.d. and all of serj's solo shit.

[@jerrybush254]

Prison Song

[@lokiismyson3806]

First time? Don’t you have a video from 3 years ago reacting to this song on MrLBoyd Reacts channel? Still love the video tho

[@johnh7458]

My dude, scope something from the new Blood Incantation album if you like genre blending. For real. Thank me later.

[@jonathanlarocque4]

nah soad are just different

[@jasoncremeans5418]

"Genre" is a divisive word. No disrespect intended. Very good reaction though. Real issues are what unites the good people.

[@pipoqueiroslz2367]

Bro forgot his experience reacting soad? You did many of their songs years ago

[@jacksmith-vs4ct]

I'm 1000% sure you have already heard this song feel like you are regretting your trump vote

[@deathsmbrace]

Trump is anti-war, while your candidate was supported by warmongers... Stop kidding yourself.

[@turtleviking1236]

Man I love watching your reactions but those EQ settings are hot trash for anything rock/metal

[@erniesydow959]

Doing first time listens on live versions is the dumbest thing reaction channels can do. Listen to the song the way it was intended and you can always go back and catch a live version SMH

[@Rogers_Ranger]

colonization duh

[@that44rdv4rk]

presidents don't fight the wars because we decided the commander in chief should be a civilian. they send the poor because we don't conscript, but rely on volunteer enlistment, which is less likely to occur in populations who are financially well off. right or wrong, these questions have answers.

[@mikesimpson1866]

Even when we had a draft the rich were regularly able to avoid it. Fighters have almost always been disproportionally the poor. Wealthy can get diagnosed with bone spurs.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

It's not just about the President. It's all leaders who choose war but don't have to participate or lay down their lives. The rich escape the consequences of their decisions while the poor pay for it all. Then, we pretend that we care about those soldiers/vets while refusing adequate care for them and continuing to vote for the people who choose war and defund care.