System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

[@cotopaximusic]

It still blows my mind Toxicity was 19 years ago. It makes me feel so old and I'm not even all that old lmao

[@cotopaximusic]

@Dalle Smalhals nanhh im only 3 years older than Toxicity lol

[@maxcoen7641]

Dalle Smalhals toxicity is older than me lol

[@rive3051]

toxicity older than me. but dont get me wrong, i grew with system of a down, avenged sevenfold, slipknot and rammnestein. my brother was the main cause for letting me grow up with amazing music.

[@johnsmith-so5do]

Jaco Brosius dude me too

[@bPcrazydave]

When the classic rock station, that played my dad’s music when I was a teen, started playing my bands, I didn’t like it. It shouldn’t be long before they start playing SOD.

[@meineomakenntdieroten]

Shavo is such a cool dude.

[@merschavonia4745]

Your name though 😂

[@loneranger8343]

Yeah, you wouldn't expect that. But he is indeed.

[@Treyorrrr]

Except for that part where he put Brent Hinds in a coma.

[@ThorCarlton]

@@Treyorrrr came here to say that

[@octaviosander8898]

No way there's a Hannoveraner in the comments

[@LordSummerIsle73]

His beard is the only thing stopping the world ending

[@zombiehunter767]

Cameron Steven you're damn right about that

[@loganwilcox7212]

My dad wanted a beard like his

[@PibbDFanta]

*holding a pair of scissors* I just want to talk...

[@dankhill6851]

IKR everybody needs a pair of anal beads.

[@alk3myst]

COVID is Temporary, Shavo's Beard, Wu-Tang and Wakanda are forever!

[@aroundthefur1210]

Shavo is a total bad ass and has to be the most down to earth, coolest guy in that band. Would love to hang out with him sometime and just hear some more of his stories. Rock on dude!

[@arpitmandhotra]

Yeah man try hitting him up in DMs he reads them

[@nemesis8626]

@@arpitmandhotra yeah because everyone loves complete strangers dm'ing them. Get a life stalker

[@leakingmud]

@@nemesis8626 bro what💀

[@kevinsulistyo5653]

Yes finally someone from System of A Down. I've waited for a long time

[@dakota825]

I have never seen him speak lol

[@linkinkrap462]

Under which rock have you been living?

[@thrashtildeth247]

Same here. I’m just a casual SOAD listener so I haven’t been down their interview rabbit hole.

[@charliechan6892]

@@thrashtildeth247 well then you wont usually hear any band members speak unless it's the singer.

[@thrashtildeth247]

Dev n yep

[@ivaerz4977]

There's plenty of Soad interviews where he speaks all the time.

[@Totallysickofonions]

I'm thankful for this fact or fiction opportunity, and more thankful that SOAD exists.

[@MarkRoss-er4yq]

For years people have been heavily requesting a System of a Down fact or fiction. I hope they’re more than satisfied👌🏻

[@jdub5644]

I know I am!

[@thevomitleague4335]

Shavo is my favorite bassist this is a blessing

[@aggelbeatboxer]

YES I'VE BEEN WANTING THIS FOR YEARS, THANKS LOUDWIRE, VERY COOL!

[@chassy50]

I don’t know what loudiwre but I do what loudwire is

[@aggelbeatboxer]

@@chassy50 I was very excited at the moment and misspelled it, haha

[@sake2890]

i've never clicked so fast and aggressively

[@lukemontgomery9683]

Shavo looks exactly like my neighbor. Same beard and no hair. My neighbor even plays bass. It’s freaky af.

[@persondavis1294]

Shavo's address confirmed?

[@lukemontgomery9683]

person Davis haha

[@iliveonatropicalisland6086]

It's either a SOAD fan or straight up Shavo himself

[@TheDragonboy91]

have you told him?

[@lukemontgomery9683]

@@TheDragonboy91 yeah. He said he has gotten that before.

[@matthewshelley1365]

During Snocore, when SOAD was touring with Incubus, Shavo met us outside the tour bus and went back to my truck to smoke a bowl. Spent 45 minutes just telling me about life on the road and what it was like, just down to earth, great guy.

[@matthewshelley1365]

@D H it was the State theater in Detroit. Got there pretty early. Saw their bus, and decided to walk towards it. As we did, off walks Daron and then Shavo. Daron had somewhere to be, but Shavo took a second to look around. My gf called his name, and he came over. We asked if we could smoke out, and he said we couldn't go on the bus cuz Serj was meditating and he had never played there before so didn't know a good place to roast. So I offered my truck. We walked about a quarter mile to where it was parked, he climbed in the passenger side and we hung out. He complained that being a rock star meant he had no address at the time and that his mom had to collect his mail from a po box. Dude works hard for where he's at. Next time in Matt stories, I partied with Pantera after repairing Morbid Angels drum kit.

[@XtremeKillah101]

Man imagine being in Andy's shoes. Must suck Not being able to play for a band that would end up being worth MILLIONS of dollars (and literally one of the biggest bands of the 2000's) just because he got mad at something and punched a wall. He wasn't a bad drummer at all, pretty decent from what I've heard from the demos. Just sucks that it ended up that way for him. But I'm glad we got John, dude is a beast of a drummer

[@featheryfemme]

Andy wasn't really right for SOAD's sound anyway, imo. Too '80s-ish for a band in the later '90s. He was getting better, but John really brought them into the modern era.

[@Posirep]

to be fair, that first Apex Theory album was pretty dope.

[@sociallydiseased]

in my opinion john was better for the band

[@mjnation7876]

A band I got into early in my life. Many great memories with albums like Toxicity and Steal This Album. Totally awesome that we finally got System Of A Down for fact or fiction.

[@soiledtp4282]

Love shavo!! Out of everyone from system I think it was really cool to have him be the one to do this! Wish it was longer🤘🏼

[@raf4097]

Ah yes Shavo, the bassist of my favorite funky disco group

[@Robv93]

"Chop Suey is literally SUIcide CHOPPED in half." How on earth did I not figure that one out until now? 😂 Great fact!

[@L1amZR]

Graham, it’s great to see how much better and confident you seem. Been watching for a couple of years and it’s cool to see your growth

[@joshuadeshaies7266]

Dam I miss these guys!!!

[@_iostrakon2935]

Very cool dude, met him when Linkin Park opened for them way back. Need to check the new band out.

[@harrymcrorie]

Been waiting for a system episode for years

[@TheAaron3dg]

That's so awesome to hear him confirm the AC/DC story! Great as always, long live Graham

[@RiffRock51]

My tapeworm tells me what to do.

[@kadafikadafiq381]

Pull the tapeworm out of your ass!!

[@Robbo859]

HEY!

[@hedged-valley1148]

@@nonamebrotha HEY

[@MyDemon32]

HEY!

[@ericthorpe5670]

Pull the tapeworm out of meeeee...

[@shereadsshescries1457]

Oh wow what a great interview! So exciting to know there is more and BETTER live material from the Yerevan show! It's like SOAD does not realize how much we WANT that! They are still a band, but they barely tour, and NOBODY expected any new music from them after 15 years of nothing new. SOAD could have been one of the biggest bands on the planet, but they are still on that 15 year pause, bickering about what to do next. A real break up would have fans less STARVING for more SOAD. But it is what it is, whatever it is...

[@andrewmaasch1724]

Shavo seems like a genuine good guy 🖒 Great interview!

[@Keepchickenoutyourdamnmouth]

Shavo is bad ass and so down to earth. I wish they would put things behind and rock the fuck out

[@MICHELLEFAHMIE-js9bw]

I'm actually really happy because this is helping me find my family too

[@SandHanitizerOnMyDogs]

I’ve been looking forward to this

[@sagesarabia5053]

I got the chills when he talked about the bells ringing 100 times before system went on stage. Wow

[@D0M0C0RE]

We love you shavo

[@inebri8ed]

shavo is such a homie

[@JordanBritt]

He's aging like fine wine 🍷

[@brianburris1857]

One of the best frickin bassists EVER!!!

[@alstinson]

Love how WIkipedia actually adjusted the article, based on this information, to be more accurate.

[@ValAtraNiterisOfficial]

0:49 Did someone say "Bullshit" without getting cencored? Finally loudwire - please keep it!

[@balinttoth9287]

I feel like Shavo would be the coolest uncle ever.

[@JordanDunn]

I WANT THAT BAND EDIT BRO

[@LuchoCastle_11]

I would love to see a second part

[@shotgun-enjoyer]

I’ve been to hrabarak, didn’t know they played system songs on the fountains. Everyone would just start moshing in the public square lmao

[@thezombiepanda5065]

Shavo is my dad jk but still with the vibes from the rest of the band hes a breath of fresh air

[@WYouTuber]

it's nice how even though everyone has something bad to say about how each band member is a detriment to the band, Shavo is like, never mentioned

[@briantravelman]

I feel bad now, 'cuz I never liked him 'cuz he always wore that stupid football jersey on stage and always looked pissed off,, but he's actually a really cool and really nice guy.

[@camaxcho0]

i fucking love shavo

[@louielove7514]

These guys are true Gs

[@kevinmatthews9469]

Super awesome interview.

[@HigzyTeflon]

16-year-old girls bringing hammers to concerts... is that an L.A. thing? Jokes aside, that story he told about the Church bells tolling 100 times at the free concert in Armenia is probably the most epic thing I have ever heard. The reason behind it -- very moving.

[@davoxime]

Grande Shavo.

[@ArapgirGlendaleTailor]

True story: back in around 2012 I was with shavo at his studio in The valley. I want to say it was in burbank noho area but can't recall really. Met him through a friend. He was prego (his wife) with 2nd child so he end up coming to friends pad with one of those personal 375ml bottle of patron. He was having a "need to get away" moment from things he was saying. Just some personal me-time won't go into details. He told me about the first tour they did I believe they were in Europe. Again this is 12 yrs ago I just specifically remember how he said they were unknown and hated on by the fans that were at the concerts to see other acts. So when they'd go on, concert-goers would disrespect em by turning their heads looking away from stage. At that one event, one of the first in that initiating tour, he mentioned how the band looked at each other and decided to replay the same song over n over n over n over again like 5x. It was a sort of gotcha reciprocating the disrespect. Things got heated with fans throwing drinks, they got off before it got physical. Fast forward during that same tour, something major happened (again this is not home turf so when this happened, they didn't have much of an understanding why the dynamics chnaged). They get on stage and tight before, they huddled and agreed that if shit was anything like that other show and things come flying, they'd leave right out. And people were brutal at those events, they saw blades and sharp objects littered on stage. This is in late 90s,before socials before iPhone before internet being in every household It was at this event that he got goosebumps as he was telling the story and said how they went out on stage to an audience chanting SYSTEM! SYSTEM! SYSTEM! Hope yall enjoy that story and feel free to chime in if you know of it. May have minor details off but it was a crazy day. I believe it was either a superbowl event or a ufc fight. This was months before I went to my first and only soad concert at Hollywood Bowl. Whats hilarious is how when we went to his studio, this muhfo was just getting into djing some techno beats. Like straight Detroit techno but he was not new to it. So the alcy deff got him to be free and enjoying himself openly. Also the #22 is huge with me too. I figured he was born on that day like I was when he started 22 red and I DM him and got the response how he sees the number very dominantly everywhere like I do. The 2/22/22 event was also on a Tuesday. 2222222 going up, on a twos day OH and he had the creepiest doll figures at his studio lol

[@victorgrubbs4269]

That beard tho

[@victorgrubbs4269]

@Efrem da Rabbit nice glass of goat tea

[@thankyounothankyou9722]

Fuckin love this guy 👌🏻

[@RShack13ford]

I think we can safely say he's not a factor in System not getting back together, too cool.

[@ahmadbelial9778]

Yeeeessss

[@bigbadpanda8095]

Shavo and David Ellefson man two of the nice bassist of all time

[@benjaminprietop]

Tenía que ser el Shavo de System

[@nastyhardcore7641]

I actually have heard Apex Theory. No idea about the SOAD connection

[@icewizzard666]

What a cool guy!

[@jpotter7716]

Apex Theory was awesome! I had no idea! Topsy Turvy was my shit for a while!

[@proruby7443]

Can you do a Wikipedia fact or fiction with Dave Grohl since they have a new song

[@drummerbraingreenman]

wait that guy in big gun by acdc was shavo? omg so young and beardless

[@jackdylanscott2153]

Best video ever

[@wandring1]

Should've asked him about the situation with Brent Hinds. I'm still curious about the details.

[@knarkoverdose3103]

Whatever happened it led to one of the greatest albums of all time

[@ssmith87]

Cream of Music it wasn’t Shavo, it was a rapper named Dr. something (can’t remember his name)

[@gojiraass8961]

Coolest dude ever

[@shelly2599]

♥️

[@cheapknives4543]

That riot story needs to be animated

[@Danjoker.]

Shavo del 8

[@jeffcone1464]

Get Arnie on Loudwire! Not enough Arnie on Loudwire

[@MICHELLEFAHMIE-js9bw]

Just proceed with caution. Julie is definitely going to be happy. I haven't seen her in forever

[@Lilbk888]

yu nou yu nou yu nou

[@hotdog7334]

Please. I just don’t understand how this channel has almost 2,000,000 subscribers and this guy doesn’t use a high definition camera for interviews with famous people.

[@temporarymomentary]

Toxicity is timeless. Is like they captured energy from universe. It's like atomic bomb.

[@yvesfromloona3217]

GET DARON ON HERE!!!!!!!

[@ALLMETAL1970]

Do varg vikerns

[@jessielove173]

Growhamied

[@dragula343]

Can we get one with Tatiana Shmaylyuk from Jinjer?!?!?!

[@rexyvlogtv893]

Your very cool bro ,

[@hithere2442]

Even more info and I still don't know how to get that legendary tone lmao

[@Christopher-md7tf]

That's the FRESH POTS intro song

[@guen4413]

Get Daron now.

[@DJcyberslash]

Sooooo how about that album?

[@ayyyiss5483]

To be in System of a Down, your last name needs to end in "ian".

[@patrickeid1689]

Well that’s how all the last names in armenia end and they’re all armenians

[@aidanmaggio5538]

John Dolmayan??

[@patrickeid1689]

Aidan Maggio it’s more about the sound “ ian” than the way it’s written

[@janoslegyenfennajanoshegyen]

Breaking News: System Of A Down announces the new rhythm guitarist *Scott Ian*

[@patrickeid1689]

Hunor Németh 😂😂😂😂

[@jennyguitar]

Odadjians beard is majestic 🤩🤟

[@bladegreen1666]

Kerry kings is better

[@tzctlpc]

bass covers who cares

[@bladegreen1666]

@@tzctlpc well obviously I do

[@hearteatrs]

@@bladegreen1666 good Comeback

[@bladegreen1666]

@@hearteatrs says the person with undertale pfp cringe lord

[@shreyassarangi6106]

Hearing Shavo say bro as often as he does makes me feel safe

[@LilVukie]

I want another SOAD album so badly! They are my favorite band, and they got me into metal and hard rock. I treasure their music. I hope they’re all doing well

[@hearteatrs]

Me too!

[@simonthibault365]

We have a really good tribute here in Quebec, they're called Sweet Revenge, check them out !

[@LilVukie]

Carlos Lopes I have. They are great. One of my teachers said the same thing to me, and I’m happy to have discovered them closely after discovering SOAD.

[@aroundthefur1210]

I agree but Daron's Scars on Broadway work is pretty damn good and is probably going to be the closest thing we ever get. If you liked hypnotize and mezmerize then definitely check out Scars on Broadway.

[@hearteatrs]

@@carloslopes5322 you should try out scars on broadway it's Darons band.

[@rive3051]

shavo, the coolest metal bassist ever

[@Daily_Bassist]

I don’t know man, David Ellefson is literally the cool uncle of metal

[@prometheustv6558]

rive You don’t get cooler than Cliff Burton

[@marcomaliqi9844]

*Les claypool entered the chat*

[@galacticsnake8982]

Justin Chancellor

[@Cabismer]

Gojira's bassist is perfect too

[@balintpetervari8450]

Aahhhh. Please do with Daron Malakian too.

[@silverbunny6344]

"Superman told me...........fellatio...."

[@rebelguy9487]

Shit.....beat me to it!

[@octaviosander8898]

Fallatio

[@aarnavgandhi1680]

They need to adjust their vibe

[@andrewpappas9311]

Daron would be awesome, I wonder how often he’d say “fellatio” in that interview

[@alexvakili1511]

Met Shavo at NAMM 2019, most humble human being ever. Boy, was I "fan boying"😂

[@Corvo131]

He's awesome

[@raynercoslop]

finally, the two decade long mystery of why chop suey! is called chop suey! is solved

[@SanicStudios]

It's been known for years.

[@purityknot1081]

Everyone knew that

[@Justin-jg2gz]

literally everyone knew because it’s been out for years

[@Justin-jg2gz]

Elijah Taylor grammar nazi

[@dannybardon2934]

“Rolling suicide”

[@FlyingV555]

FINALLY Someone from System. Only took 7 years. Also can Graham please get a real camera for this please?

[@rhysgross2955]

Flying V yeah. If people are gonna do these professional videos, they need a 1080p 60FPS camera. It’s not hard

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

@Elijah Taylor Tru-Dat

[@skuzzyj]

@Elijah Taylor I mean, it does look like he's using a camera from the bush administration when his phone probably has better image quality from the selfie camera

[@David-vl4yu]

System of a down is the best smooth jazz band

[@hearteatrs]

Excuse me but they're a classic and pop fusion with saint Angers snare.

[@gerardoa9179]

You know nothing of Jazz

[@David-vl4yu]

@@hearteatrs they always play smooth jazz there is no doubt about that

[@David-vl4yu]

@@gerardoa9179 also I know everything about jazz

[@bryondevine4224]

👏👏👏

[@geoffdaupert7612]

Need to do one with Each member and the all together

[@CartoonKidOLLY]

@@rubi588 you ARE aware that John and Serj are brothers in law, right? Their wives are sisters, so they are family. Serj even posted a statement on Instagram that was condemning all the people who were talking about how the two of them hate each other so much.

[@ZombieRoca]

@@rubi588 They're still amazing friends and family by law. They don't let stuff like that get in the way, they aren't children.

[@mikegeniole2ndchannel471]

@@rubi588 More like Serj and Daron

[@Ohokk0]

Mike Geniole 2nd Channel are they on bad terms? i didn’t know that

[@burgerwithfries6279]

@@Ohokk0 Yeah, their current underlying conflict is a main reason why System isn't producing more music. To the best of my knowledge, it started back in 2004 or so when they were making Mesmerize/Hypnotize. Daron wanted to be more controlling in the music-making (you can notice he has a LOT more vocals in those 2 albums), while Serj wanted everyone to be involved. Serj himself stated that he wasn't as close to the music on their last 2 albums compared to the other ones. So, after Hypnotize, they went their separate ways, with Serj working independently and Daron joining Scars on Broadway. There are also monetary issues, as the members are not getting equal shares of money for the work SOAD has produced, but that's a whole nother matter. Basically, the beef is between Serj and Daron at the moment, while Shavo and John are just kinda twiddling their thumbs on the sidelines waiting for them to get along. Obviously its more complicated than that, but that's just a quick synopsis. Do some additional research on your own to go in-depth.

[@gabrielesparza4]

Met Shavo when they came to play in San Bernardino. He was so down to earth humble and genuine.

[@bishopm4401]

I don’t understand wrecking a bands gear

[@eothekingkong9727]

If you ever been to a concert and you feel the hype after listening to some great music? Imagine that hype but playing it for thousands of people it’s just pure adrenaline and joy that you kinda “accidentally” start going crazy and start smashing everything lol

[@hedged-valley1148]

@@eothekingkong9727 again, humans in there purist form are the worst thing known to mankind.

[@Ottophil]

I never understood when people get mad about wrecking gear

[@ericthorpe5670]

@@eothekingkong9727 This circumstance wasn't after hearing some great music. The band's gear was destroyed by fans after SOAD was told they couldn't play due to the fan-security ratio.

[@boofr]

shavo doesnt get enough love, great to see him get some appreciation

[@Mississippi_Martian]

I miss SOAD. They helped make me who I am. I hope to see them get together again one day, but if not, I do appreciate those albums that shaped me. \m/

[@guitargravy4946]

Yes just what I wanted

[@lukevimpeny4705]

Shavo is a great interview. I'd definitely like to see Daron Malakian for the next System Of A Down video, and for the next Slipknot video, can we please have Jim Root on here??? Please???

[@BRIDGE_FKNDAVE]

This should have been an hour interview.. im sure Shavo has so many stories to tell that fans would love to hear!

[@sheipukkai]

12:28 "Chop Suey is suicide chopped in half". This is something you won't get from Wikipedia. Wow! Thanks for finally explain the meaning behind the name "Chop Suey", Shavo.

[@ubermikesocal]

Shavo seems like a cool dude.