System Of A Down: Chop Suey [Live 4K] (Phoenix, Arizona - January 31, 2022)

Front row video I took of System Of A Down performing “Chop Suey” at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. I own no rights to this song. All rights to this song belong to System Of A Down.

[@browniesghost4934]

They still sound really good, Serj still has such a powerful voice even in his oldish age, but I can’t lie, sometimes Serj just looks like a dad doing karaoke up there lmaoo

[@virginiacorvello5553]

Well they are getting up there in age lol so what do you expect? They will always be legends in their genre

[@browniesghost4934]

@@virginiacorvello5553 I did indeed say “in his oldish age” so I know that, I was making a joke lol

[@universopastrana]

You are absolutely right ... attitude man!!!! You are not in your living room, respect your crowd. There is no doubt that they are really good ...

[@queenpurple8433]

Nah, not even close. Sounds like they ran out of cocaine

[@KamiAnimeS1]

Bro why does dad always get this hate lol. I don’t really get it dads doing karaoke some days do a pretty good or even great

[@SergioAugustoZanottiVenancio]

seeing that serj is tired, and getting old makes me very sad.. serj we all love you

[@thanator6094]

it seems like they don't enjoy it as much as before..they used to have so much energy and that was the peak of the show..but honestly i can't even hate them for this, i'm happy to see these guys performing

[@pimxe8988]

Well there all in there like 50 cant blame them tbh

[@pimxe8988]

they’re*

[@LLawliet-pz1rm]

Shavo still shows passion and energy, unfortunately these videos never show him. I also wonder how Serj is doing since he's recovering from covid probably

[@Locgnukka]

That is them without drugs my friend

[@dearharmonyy]

They're all pretty old now, it's really not a huge surprise.

[@martymcfly4996]

What a brilliant band. Still get chills when they perform this live

[@darkhalf81]

Dude! Serf looks so laid back and careless, I love it! Man, he still hit those high registers!

[@lou5368]

even after all these years Serj is still going for those high notes instead of singing in a lower octave or rephrasing the song tone. For his age he's really doing great.

[@Kacenziii]

theyre in their 50s, ofc theyre not gonna sound like they did 20 years ago damn, guys people age and they change, i think they still sound good and theyre enjoying it ;)

[@kingPigify]

No I watched them rest of the show and they were amazing. They half assed this song

[@Nicole-td5ro]

Thank you for sharing 😍

[@danielle61984]

Thank you for posting all these. I had tickets and got Covid sat so couldnt go and was never able to see live, they were my bucket list concert too 😢

[@deividandresrojasmoreno1986]

Increíble lo que siguen transmitiendo a pesar de los años , sin palabras.

[@bigcountry9958]

Serj is still a great singer 25 years later!!!

[@briannablack6030]

HEY I WAS THERE THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG

[@amandardarko]

They're great, really really great

[@alejandro2435]

Imagine being one of the guys who appeared on the video and relive that moment 20 years in the future

[@moi-ev3pi]

I don't understand why people say that he lodt his voice. He is hitting those high notes at that age, most singers would sing it differently

[@ramithecritic6859]

This show was like, one for the books! Visual spectacle, on-point sound, mosh pits, crowd surfers, the whole nine yards.

[@КсенияКоновалова-я8е]

Thank you, lucky man 😁

[@Zusse]

Bruh these dudes are 50 damn and are still rocking out serj idgaf what anyone says he is still sounds good fuck the energy im just proud to see them performing

[@imachsi4860]

So great!

[@starwolffan13]

I definitely don't think it's a "cash grab", I think they are enjoying themselves, they sound tight as fuck. Serjs vocals are just not what they used to be. If anything they're more professional.

[@gandzamnt6262]

i believe this handphone camera that record this event, recording the sound from the monitor speaker from the stage. And it happens with the other video "Blind- korn" from the same event at arizona

[@gst013]

Insane replies aside, I wouldn't call his vocals more professional...just seems Serj has lost a lot of his range and ability to hit the highs. Happens with age.

[@absolutelylegendary7899]

These guys HAVE ALWAYS BEEN subpar live - i see no difference here at all - energy doesn't equate to talent

[@jacobsl3499]

Not quite the energy they had back in the day, but happy to see them performing together.

[@marieboubou9202]

Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@claydepinheiro639]

🖤system of a down amo

[@jakemertz2660]

Wow so much negativity about the band's performance. Guys they're doing their best and I bet no one here could do better.

[@ВалеріяЖелезняк-г6л]

Agree with you💜 Absolutely. And Serj's vocal sounds better, than in 2018✨

[@lizspirit8847]

Stop dissing serj and daron. I've been a massive fan since I was 16 and I'm 34 this year. I practically GREW UP with system and they BOTH still sound as AWESOME and talented as ever. So do John and shavo in fact. Any trolls on here should do one!!! Sending regards from ENGLAND btw!!!!!!!

[@ripuglyboihunter8646]

🤦🏻‍♀️ there’s people talking ab it in the comments but don’t think anyones dissing anyone it’s jus sad that they getting older… they still sound amazing it was a great experience buh they are getting older there’s no doubt ab that and so are their lungs and voices

[@bigblackballs631]

Same

[@jessicakay9258]

Shit we're all getting old 🤣🤣 but they put on a hell of show and look great for their age.

[@ripuglyboihunter8646]

@@jessicakay9258 100% I saw them last night both system and korn did great for their age but they do sound old fs and I’m still kinda young but I’m old at heart lmfaooo

[@MattChaffe]

People are complaining that they don't seem into it, but do people realize this thing called aging? We don't stay 20 for our entire lives.

[@estebantedesco1348]

Daron looks like he has eaten all his guitars

[@Axairu]

Motherfcker made me spit the milk I was drinking with that coment

[@tiredcat8782]

bro 😭😭😭

[@ImOpYT]

LMAO

[@BigTyronie]

Bad mfer with that fiddle tho!!

[@GodGam3r]

I was there

[@Serega_Takoi]

Да уж, ребятки знатно постарели, годы берут свое..

[@phil7574]

People complaining about Serj and Daron's voice fail to realize this song was released in 2001 when Daron was 26 years old and Serj was 34 years old. Daron is now 47 years old and Serj is going to be 55 years old.. They are much older and after 21+ years you aren't going to sound the same. Accept it and move on.

[@mariuszw9665]

Yes, they got older, but notice that Lemmy was singing quite well even in his 60's, and man, he didn't spare his own voice, I'm telling you that, Rob Halford sounds very good in his 70's, so is Bruce Dickinson in his 60's. Remember Ronnie James Dio? That dude was singing just as good as always till the very end, he was 68 when he passed away. Serj is significantly younger than those singers and he already lost his voice? Let's be honest, he sounds horrible now.

[@ZombieRoca]

@@mariuszw9665everyone ages differently. Look at Axl from guns n roses. At least Serj still has a voice.

[@mariuszw9665]

@@ZombieRoca "At least Serj still has a voice" so do I. And just like Serj, I can't sing.

[@nucygnet5881]

They need to release their last album :(

[@jessicakay9258]

This was such a good show!!!!!

[@gagaface26]

No it wasnt, Jessica.

[@stellasuther6407]

@@gagaface26 yeah it is always a good show there just weird and they sound different u ether love it or hate it but most people like it Soo plus I love this band they sound awesome Live

[@BobRobie1]

they really need to work things out we love you guys so much one of the songs of life

[@mezzripper5708]

So happy I got to see these guys in 1998 when they were absolutely amazing!! Korn still bring it like they always did, but system looks like they don't give a shit about anything but the cash grab on this one

[@benttwisted210]

You're right. When was their last album, 10+ years ago? The unfortunate thing is, touring is a band's most profitable income these days!

[@mezzripper5708]

@@benttwisted210 I hated to write this because I've been a die hard fan of both since they first came out...the only dude who seems like he wants to be there is Shavo... I remember seeing them in 99 or 2000 at the Summer Sanitarium tour with Korn, Metallica, kid rock and powerman 5000 and th y went the fuck off!! I know it's almost 20 years ago, but you can still bring some type of energy!! I still love them, just wouldn't pay to see them now if this is how they are gonna be

[@benttwisted210]

@@mezzripper5708 not to mention, how Ticketmaster has became the biggest ticket scalper of them all. You'd think bands would take a stand, but, why would they? Bands get a bigger payday too! It's ALL one giant money grab!!

[@mezzripper5708]

@@benttwisted210 absolutely!! Christ I remember seeing Type O, agnostic front and warzone for $11 at sea sea's in Scranton lol

[@smithsunleashed]

Dudee, they're in their 50s now. They're old and tired. Leave them alone

[@matthewneedham2125]

When did Neal Young join System of a Down??? He rips on guitar 🎸

[@harty3113]

Lot of people in here giving excuses for these guys being old. Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Kiss, Def Leppard, Metallica and countless other bands would like to laugh at that statement

[@shannongerbes]

Have you seen Bob Dylan live, he walks out, mumbles for a hour and then puts down his guitar and leaves. His songs are unrecognizable, he has no stage presence at all. Its kinda disgusting how much he's charging for tickets tbh

[@harty3113]

@@shannongerbes yeah I I meant to erase him but forgot. I don't know why I put him there

[@franktranks9445]

Also, Kiss has been lip syncing. The Stones and Metallica still put on legendary shows tho.

[@sochioranmyaku]

I’m so over this band. 17 years without a new album, will barely tour, I can’t tell if Serj just isn’t trying or if his voice is just shot, I tend to think it’s a bit of both. They’re just so damn old now- they don’t care so why should we? 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@LLawliet-pz1rm]

He got covid in october too

[@smoke77336]

I hate that I agree

[@sochioranmyaku]

@@smoke77336 I hate that I think it

[@Chadagon2000]

Serj voice is not the problem if u have heared his new ep (elasticity) you can see my point I think he doesnt rly trying

[@Kee23383]

Seth is an old man and they broke up once already

[@tylerriesermusic]

Used to love this band, and this was always one of my favorite songs of theirs, but I’m actually confused as to what I just listened to. It was almost comical. They all seem so…I don’t know, not into it?

[@Bolt_theG35]

Personally I think what I just witnessed sucked and to me it looks like they’re just chasing money at this point. Unless they intend to make quality new music, they should just leave well enough alone imo.

[@jakemertz2660]

I think they're doing their best given where they're at with their age.

[@Stefan-]

@@jakemertz2660 They are not THAT old, all are below 50 except Serj who is 54. Im 50 myself and play guitar in a band.

[@jakemertz2660]

@@Stefan- you play guitar in a band. Have you performed as the lead vocalist in a metal band for as long as serj has? That’s a completely different ballpark.

[@Stefan-]

@@jakemertz2660 I am not a singer and i wasnt commenting just about Serj but our singer is actually a couple of years older than Serj and does great high pitch screams in the style of Rob Halford from Judas priest and other raspy metal voices. Sure nothing gets better at this age but you dont just suddenly become obsolete over the night either. Its all individual of course, i cant say how the mambers of SOAD feel and what they can do and cant. There are many metal singers that can still do it that are much older so its not neccesarily just an age thing.

[@gowild0068]

Soad are getting old Serj's voice and the bands energy are just very deteriorated at this point but they are still a legendary band.

[@jessicakay9258]

They did get old but they put on a hell of a show

[@ScHaPaH]

@@jessicakay9258 did we see the same show?

[@bobuxbanks]

Yeah they are old now but what they did when they were young will forever be phenomenal to me

[@eagle44fams61]

Wake up oldman, its time to going crazy again

[@face56]

Turn off audio zoom in your phone. Sound is inconsistent.

[@jakegammer64]

Serj super happy with gus tone still love his singing voice even if its not as good as it once was although the rehearsal for snw 2024 is showing he can still sing like he did in 2005 Edit: this aged horriblely

[@Alex_Hoss]

After reading the comments and watching the video, I can understand why there's some criticism of the performance, especially from an energy perspective. I think the guys still sound good, and while I can't truly pass judgment based on one song from an entire tour, it definitely seems like Serj wasn't 'feeling it'. It's a random thought comparing very different front men, but this made appreciate a guy like Hetfield and the consistent energy he still brings to every show (despite his mental struggles). Sure, his voice fails him sometimes, but he's got a few years on Serg (and probably several hundred more live show under his belt). It's interesting to see how different front men handle the physicality of playing such demanding music as they get into their 50's and 60's. This last video from Metallica's channel being a good example of the kind of energy I'm talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKSQc5mug86Hq7M Jame's voice was almost completely shot here after nearly blowing on the previous song, I'm sure there's some post production being done to tidy things up, but the guys still crushes it from an energy perspective and being a showman for the crowd.

[@serjofadown707]

Being both a Metallica and SOAD fan I can totally relate and I completely agree

[@thestyffelife1808]

They should drop one last album go on one last us tour and hang it up

[@christopherriehl5766]

Don't know Negan from TWD is the Frontsinger from SOAD 🤔

[@kwaczus91]

Nice

[@ChristopherFoxglove]

Yikes. 😬 Serj looks like he’s phoning it in. Who am I kidding tho, I’d still pay to see these guys live.

[@bigboiinanut9967]

well keep in mind that he has gotten older, they all have, and as a singer getting older has more of an impact on your energy and your voice detioriates after a while, and he did scream in a lot of his songs, he just cant do that anymore.

[@vanderpunk777]

🖤

[@guillermomontoyo]

I heart classic rock.

[@Nitrobucket]

Cool to get to watch this..but the sound recorded by a phone is horrendous

[@gilbertovalenzuela2731]

Mixed feelings, on the one hand it's nice to see them together on stage but on the other hand it seems like they no longer enjoy playing their songs or being together again :(

[@CosmosLand]

Yeah Serj always looks like he want to get out of there lmao

[@muntazar2604]

Love from Iraq❤

[@victorgomes7723]

good performance

[@sopihadown8511]

Is that Don Burke from give me a home among the gumtrees 🌿

[@harimauyin6958]

🥰

[@wishdeus]

I mean dude after decades of doing this song im surprised he doesnt just say nonsense the whole time out of boredom and frustration lol

[@LautaroGalanCid]

They should play rare or less popular songs man. Ive grown tired of chop suey, toxicity, lost in hollywood, and stuff. People who go to soad shows are already hardcore fans, we’d love to hear the less known songs like peephole, shimmy, most of the steal this album songs, stealing society, old school hollywood, the metro and snowblind covers.

[@CallMeO08]

Would love to watch them do Mr Jack.

[@thepsychoed7838]

For all the people that call themselves "fans", then cry about how much SOAD's performance changed for the worse, i got some stuff to point out: It's not about their performance, at least on this stage, at this particular time. You have to understand that this band has been successful for over 2 decades, and i'm all about that! I respect the hard work they put, and still are putting throught throughout the years, and that's all what matters. No need to cry about it, SOAD is a legendary band. Sure they have their ups and downs, but i don't care! Every band/person gets to that point of life. I will keep supporting SOAD forever, because i am a REAL fan!

[@harty3113]

This is fairly laughable. Plenty of bands are still putting in maximum effort 20,30 or even 40 years later. And that's without taking 5 or 6 years off at a time. The truth is they don't care to put in any effort. This is a cash grab nothing more. They aren't legendary at this point just an overrated band that had a couple songs 20 years ago. And also why does their performance not matter? They are there to put on a show for a lot of people that paid a lot of money. It doesn't matter how they feel a bands job is to give the crowd a show no matter how big or small

[@thepsychoed7838]

@@harty3113 I wasn't gonna answer because; telling someone that his opinion is laughable, especially at the beginning of an argument, is a turn off, at least for me. But here i am replying, so might as well! The thing is, you can't be comparing a person to another, because everyone's unique and different; and same goes to bands (as for the grander scheme of things). If you are a fan of SOAD, as you are claiming to be, you should know more information and get deeper in details on our small subject (i'll leave you on your own to do some research). For what i said about their performance: first it was a great one. And second, it doesn't affect neither their present/future nor their past reputation in the music industry. I'll give you the summary and hope we'd end it here: sure you might argue that this performance was worse than the older ones, and you might be correct. But it doesn't matter, since the band gave up so much to its community. It wouldn't even matter to me if the band didn't even sing. Simply seeing them on stage (and i hope it happens more often), and perhaps releasing more songs (which is not mandatory), will bring me good vibes and memories. Because again, i love and support SOAD, and i'll always be their loyal fan!

[@shannongerbes]

@@thepsychoed7838 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡🤦‍♂️

[@harty3113]

@@thepsychoed7838 come on man. A band going away for a long time and coming back to look disinterested is not for the fans. It's a slap in the face to the fans

[@thepsychoed7838]

@@harty3113 Whatever you think buddy, as long as you're metalhead and you keep on rocking, you're good in my book.

[@Elultimovikingo]

bad bad bad bad

[@olonoli]

Man hate to say it but whats with the energy tankian its just spitting words SOAD was a band with a lot of energy n feeling in live, watching this doesnt make wanna go n see them live :/ yeah time passes but cmon look at metallica at their concert, those guy are still excited to perform n u can see they give 100%

[@mickkluesner7056]

Sobriety and Rock n Roll don't mix....artists just don't perform the same once we got use to them being lit up....we're on drugs

[@Tarik_Molotov]

Oque aconteceu com ele??

[@dimitardimitrov1173]

Why no arpeggios?

[@jasoncalvert4209]

Who aged better musically....them or korn?

[@JohnnyNada]

Hard to say. Korn is probably better live still, but SOAD has the purer discography because they stopped at the top of their game

[@andrewzurbano11]

sheesh

[@leavemealoneplz631]

dude isn’t even trying. he shouldn’t be doing it if he doesn’t want to

[@ericcruz3149]

Lodi (idol) in metal scene. Gone older but the spirits to perform, bring out the best is still evident,. Serj vocal, at times, seems rusty; nonetheless SOAD a legend.

[@bodavis7745]

If they are just going to stand there and act like they aren’t interested and don’t want to be there and not even give it 100% then what’s the point of getting back together??

[@IMDSONOFGODGX3]

🤑 money

[@LilSkott]

Needs the piano bits

[@Racer_man]

Такое чувство,что у них забрали паспорта и не давали еду,пока они не выступят

[@analiaguerreiro7465]

It seems the only one who is not phone it in is Shavo

[@ПетрПетров-о9ь3ь]

Serj can’t scream anymore , lost it

[@AndrewTinWA]

He can but chooses not to.

[@ПетрПетров-о9ь3ь]

@@AndrewTinWA , nope he can’t

[@AndrewTinWA]

@@ПетрПетров-о9ь3ь yes he can. Have heard little bits here and there. He just squeaks on purpose instead. I do agree he probably couldn't maintain the old performance style for a whole show these days though, not without a lot of practice to return to form.

[@MedvedevIM]

Эх... Годы берут своё... Голос вообще не тот что раньше. (даже немного противный). Но я люблю SOAD всё равно!!!

[@dmitriymanko1192]

Это оч хорошо...

[@user-qz1ue4xv2u]

Oh my god his voice that is not his voice that must be someone else wearing his skin and covering for him

[@frangiee4413]

I went to see them with korn yesterday night n my section was so boring.. the crowd wasn’t as excited :/

[@phxws13]

Upper Section of 108 was lit 😁

[@arturo3378]

I’m going to go see them here in LA on Friday I wonder who’s closing ? Them or korn ? Who ended the show there ?

[@frangiee4413]

@@arturo3378 Russian circles opened the korn played their set then Soad closed. Really worth it ! Hope u have a good time :)

[@frangiee4413]

@@phxws13 lucky! I was in section 105 haha

[@arturo3378]

@@frangiee4413 i was hoping korn closed they’re my fave but oh well thnx !!!!!

[@rafaelfutura6124]

Caralho oooooooo

[@elnobu]

It's very disappointing to see this band not wanting to be there, they don't have the same energy. Everything sounds unwilling, they don't even move, they just do it for the bag..

[@baronvonproper592]

Zero energy from Serj. He looks bored.

[@bobuxbanks]

poor guy is getting old hes 54 now

[@joseignacio1550]

Wena negro Piñera !

[@politicallycorrectnpc5698]

Ya I’m glad I’ve never payed money to see them

[@Endel_Israel]

sin animos de criticar, pero los miembros de la banda se ven cansados y sin la misma energia. Es obvio que no puedan actual igual ya que andan por los 50 años de edad, pero siento que si tuvieran vidas mas sanas con ejercicio, dietas y demas detalles, estarian mas frescos, y de ejemplo tenemos a TOM CRUISE jeje

[@trent7567]

poor guys, this song is so fucking overplahed

[@РобертЯнковский-е3я]

Это уже к сожалению не та система ((((((((( нет уже того куража и энергии, и это понятно годы берут своё.

[@AlexanderVylozovskiy]

Эх старость.но стараются!

[@jackstevenson4679]

Seen these guys a few times. Seems flat this show.

[@AndrewTinWA]

SOAP. Squeaky cleans.

[@antonymunioz7435]

Soad 90 years old ... play in chair the same lol

[@system331]

Makes me sad. They just sound and look tired

[@jackgibby6909]

This is their big hitting end of show song and the energy is just not there at all. So sad to see. No enjoyment there just last ditch money to be made now for these guys.

[@jairlara5624]

They look like if they were boring

[@epictheo1337]

They are getting old and tired dude

[@fathirarridzki5998]

Sesuai umur lah... nda usah bawakan lagu2 diawal dengan beat cepat dan nada tinggi... kasian liatnya

[@nickcabanillas3715]

It's a shame they do shows when they need the money. But won't give fans what we're begging for. (Album)

[@LLawliet-pz1rm]

Lol they don't need money.

[@shannongerbes]

@@LLawliet-pz1rm then why are they playing. They clearly would rather be anywhere else. Can almost hear them complaining they had to ruin a night on the couch watching Netflix for the half mill they were paid to play for 90mins. That's 2 episodes of (insert show here,l they missed

[@miguelaghael8284]

They look bored 😢

[@johnstoner666]

No power left. Sounds boring.

[@romaretaylor9953]

@Vicente Alarcón serj still does well with byob. And sugar pretty often

[@augustbaptiste9001]

@@romaretaylor9953 sugar live is horrible

[@IreneVyazyonova]

🤢😔😮‍💨😩

[@IreneVyazyonova]

I'm very big fan of soad, but it's not soad !

[@noneyerbidness]

yikes...awful

[@ripuglyboihunter8646]

Damn they sound so old 😪 I’m seeing them tonight I’m excited but they sound old asf it’s sad

[@ZombieRoca]

Of course, Serj is hitting his mid 50s this year. But don’t worry, live is so much better. Videos don’t do justice

[@ripuglyboihunter8646]

@@ZombieRoca I was just saying it’s sad but also true asf videos are much diff from the real expt

[@ripuglyboihunter8646]

@@ZombieRoca experience *

[@focus04]

they sound really good. do what i am. just don't look at the band. Just enjoy the music

[@ZombieRoca]

@@ripuglyboihunter8646 thoughts after seeing them in person?

[@Tsuicide1]

System of a Down Cover =) and pretty bad by the way