# System of a Down discography

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System of a Down discography System of a Down in 2011 Studio albums 5 Singles 19 Music videos 13 Other appearances 5

[System of a Down](/source/System_of_a_Down) is an Armenian-American [heavy metal](/source/Heavy_metal_music) band formed by vocalist [Serj Tankian](/source/Serj_Tankian), guitarist [Daron Malakian](/source/Daron_Malakian), bassist [Shavo Odadjian](/source/Shavo_Odadjian), and drummer [John Dolmayan](/source/John_Dolmayan) in the mid-1990s. They have released five [studio albums](/source/Album), nineteen [singles](/source/Single_(music)) (including promotional releases), and thirteen [music videos](/source/Music_video). By the end of 1997, the group had signed to [American Recordings](/source/American_Recordings_(record_label)), then distributed as [Columbia Records](/source/Columbia_Records). The following year, they released their [eponymous debut album](/source/System_of_a_Down_(album)), which peaked at number 124 on the United States' [*Billboard* 200](/source/Billboard_200) and number 103 on the United Kingdom's [UK Albums Chart](/source/UK_Albums_Chart);[1][2] it was later certified double platinum by the [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America) (RIAA) and gold by [Canadian Recording Industry Association](/source/Music_Canada) (CRIA). Their [eponymous debut album](/source/System_of_a_Down_(album)) produced a single for the song "[Sugar](/source/Sugar_(System_of_a_Down_song))", which reached the top 30 on the *Billboard* [mainstream rock songs](/source/Mainstream_Rock_(chart)) and [alternative songs](/source/Alternative_Airplay) charts. Their follow-up album, *[Toxicity](/source/Toxicity_(album))* (2001), topped the US and [Canadian](/source/Canadian_Albums_Chart) charts, and also reached the top 10 in Australia, Finland, and New Zealand. The album was certified triple platinum in its home country, and triple platinum in Australia by the [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association) (ARIA), as well as double platinum by Music Canada. *Toxicity* produced singles for the [title track](/source/Toxicity_(song)), "[Chop Suey!](/source/Chop_Suey!_(song))", and "[Aerials](/source/Aerials_(song))". The last of these peaked at number one on the *Billboard* Mainstream Rock Songs and Alternative Songs charts.[1]

*[Steal This Album!](/source/Steal_This_Album!)* (2002) failed to repeat the same success as its predecessor, reaching the top 20 in only the US and Australia. Three years later, the group produced a [double album](/source/Double_album), with the two sections released six months apart. The first, entitled *[Mezmerize](/source/Mezmerize_(album))*, was released in early 2005; it peaked at number one in nine countries, and certified triple platinum in Canada, platinum in the US and Australia. This album's first single, "[B.Y.O.B.](/source/B.Y.O.B._(song))", peaked at No. 27 on the [*Billboard* Hot 100](/source/Billboard_Hot_100) and No. 26 on the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart).[1][2] The follow-up, "[Question!](/source/Question!)", reached the top 40 in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Later that year, the group released the second part, *[Hypnotize](/source/Hypnotize_(album))*. Like its predecessor, the album peaked at number one in the US, Canadian, Finnish, and New Zealand charts. System of a Down is the first band since [The Beatles](/source/The_Beatles) to release two chart-topping albums in the US in the same year.[3] *Hypnotize* was certified platinum in US, and gold in Australia, Germany, and Switzerland. It produced two singles, the [title track](/source/Hypnotize_(System_of_a_Down_song)) and "[Lonely Day](/source/Lonely_Day)", which reached No. 4 and No. 16 on the Finnish chart, respectively. In 2006, the group went on a hiatus, and since then, all members had begun work on side projects.[4] A reunion was announced on November 29, 2010.[5] On November 6, 2020, System of a Down released their first songs in 15 years, "[Protect the Land](/source/Protect_the_Land)" and "[Genocidal Humanoidz](/source/Genocidal_Humanoidz)". Both songs also received a music video and marked the band's first single in 14 years, since "[Lonely Day](/source/Lonely_Day)".[6][7]

## Albums

### Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications US [8] AUS [9] CAN [10] FIN [11] GER [12] IRL [13] NLD [14] NZ [15] SWI [16] UK [2] System of a Down Released: June 30, 1998 Label: American Formats: CD, CS, DI, LP 113 48 — — — — 68 — — 92 RIAA: 2× Platinum[17] BPI: Platinum[18] MC: Gold[19] RMNZ: Gold[20] Toxicity Released: September 4, 2001 Label: American Formats: CD, CS, LP, DI 1 6 1 8 23 17 17 7 31 13 RIAA: 6× Platinum[17] ARIA: 3× Platinum[21] BPI: 2× Platinum[18] BVMI: Gold[22] IFPI SWI: Gold[23] MC: 2× Platinum[19] NVPI: Gold[24] RMNZ: 3× Platinum[20] Steal This Album! Released: November 26, 2002 Label: American, Columbia Formats: CD, LP, DI 15 11 13 25 14 47 41 26 25 56 RIAA: Platinum[17] ARIA: Gold[25] BPI: Gold[18] BVMI: Gold[22] IFPI FIN: Gold[26] RMNZ: Gold[20] Mezmerize Released: May 17, 2005 Label: American, Columbia Formats: CD, LP, DI 1 1 1 2 1 2 5 1 1 2 RIAA: 2× Platinum[17] ARIA: Platinum[27] BPI: Platinum[18] BVMI: 3× Gold[22] IFPI FIN: Platinum[26] IFPI SWI: Gold[23] IRMA: Platinum[28] MC: 3× Platinum[19] RMNZ: 2× Platinum[20] Hypnotize Released: November 22, 2005 Label: American, Columbia Formats: CD, LP, DI 1 3 1 1 4 10 15 1 4 11 RIAA: Platinum[17] ARIA: Gold[27] BPI: Gold[18] BVMI: Platinum[22] IFPI FIN: Platinum[26] IFPI SWI: Gold[23] IRMA: Platinum[28] RMNZ: Platinum[29] "—" denotes a release that did not chart.

### Demo albums

Title Album details Untitled Demo Tape Released: 1995 Label: Not on label Format: Cassette Demo Tape 1 Released: 1995 Label: System Management/System Inc. Format: Cassette Demo Tape 2 Released: 1996 Label: SYSTEMA Format: Cassette Demo Tape 3 Released: 1996 (Re-released 1997) Label: Velvet Hammer Format: Cassette Demo Tape 4 Released: 1997 Label: Universal Format: Cassette

## Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Song Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US [1] US Alt. [30] AUS [9] CAN [31] FIN [11] GER [12] IRL [13] NLD [14] SWI [16] UK [2] "Sugar" 1998 — 31 — — — — — — — 136 RIAA: Platinum[17] BPI: Silver[18] RMNZ: Gold[32] System of a Down "Spiders" 1999 — 38 — — — — — — — — RMNZ: Gold[32] "Chop Suey!" 2001 76 7 14 21 — — 46 25 — 17 RIAA: 5× Platinum[17] ARIA: Gold[33] BPI: 2× Platinum[18] BVMI: Platinum[22] RMNZ: 5× Platinum[32] Toxicity "Toxicity" 2002 70 3 39 — — 88 47 75 90 25 RIAA: 3× Platinum[17] BPI: Platinum[18] BVMI: Gold[22] RMNZ: 3× Platinum[32] "Aerials" 55 1 36 — — 80 35 — — 34 RIAA: 2× Platinum[17] BPI: Gold[18] RMNZ: 2× Platinum[32] "B.Y.O.B." 2005 27 4 42 — — — — — — 26 RIAA: 3× Platinum[17] BPI: Gold[18] BVMI: Gold[22] RMNZ: Platinum[32] Mezmerize "Question!" —[A] 9 — — — — 47 — — 41 RIAA: Gold[17] "Hypnotize" 57 1 — — 4 83 47 31 — 48 RIAA: Platinum[17] RMNZ: Gold[32] Hypnotize "Lonely Day" 2006 —[B] 10 37 — 16 46 — — 72 — RIAA: Platinum[17] BPI: Gold[18] BVMI: Gold[22] RMNZ: Platinum[32] "Protect the Land" 2020 —[C] —[D] —[E] 88 —[F] — — — — —[G] Non-album single "Genocidal Humanoidz" —[H] —[I] —[J] —[K] — — — — — — "—" denotes a release that did not chart.

### Promotional singles

Song Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US Bub. [34] US Act. Rock [41] US Alt. [30] US Herit. Rock [42] US Main. Rock [43] "Prison Song" / "X" 2001 — — — — — Toxicity "Johnny" — — — — — "Chop Suey!" single "Innervision" 2002 7 10 12 35 14 Steal This Album! "Boom!" 2003 — — — — — "Cigaro" 2005 — 30 29 — 34 Mezmerize "Violent Pornography" — — — — — RIAA: Gold[17] RMNZ: Gold[32] "Kill Rock 'n Roll" 2006 — 37 — — 38 Hypnotize "Vicinity of Obscenity" — — — — — "—" denotes a release that did not chart.

## Other charting songs

Song Year Peak chart positions Album POL [44] "Lost in Hollywood" 2005 7 Mezmerize

## Music videos

Title Year Director(s) "Sugar" 1998 Nathan "Karma" Cox[45] "War?" "Spiders" 1999 Charlie Deaux[46] "Chop Suey!" 2001 Marcos Siega[47] "Toxicity" 2002 Shavo Odadjian and Marcos Siega[48] "Aerials" Shavo Odadjian and David Slade[49] "Boom!" 2003 Michael Moore[50] "B.Y.O.B." 2005 Jake Nava[51] "Question!" Shavo Odadjian and Howard Greenhalgh[52] "Hypnotize" Shavo Odadjian[53] "Lonely Day" 2006 Josh Melnick and Xander Charity[54] "Protect the Land" 2020 Shavo Odadjian and Ara Soudjian[55] "Genocidal Humanoidz" 2021 Shavo Odadjian and Adam Mason[56]

## Other works

- *Limited Edition Tour CD* (2000): Limited edition EP given out at live shows. Includes three studio tracks and three live tracks.[57]

- *More Toxicity* (2001): Limited edition French EP. Contains four live tracks and bonus track "Johnny".[58]

- *Toxicity II* (2002): Unofficial bootleg/fan leak of songs from the *[Toxicity](/source/Toxicity_(album))* sessions. Most songs would later end up remade and re-recorded for *[Steal This Album!](/source/Steal_This_Album!)*.[59]

- *Storaged Melodies* (2002): Unofficial bootleg compiling works for OST and collective works.[60]

- *Hypnotize Value Added* (2005): Best Buy exclusive EP. Only available from Best Buy stores before the album *[Hypnotize](/source/Hypnotize_(album))* was released. Retailed for $1.99 and contained a coupon for $1.99 off the price of the album when it was released on November 22, 2005.[61]

- *System Of A Down* (2011): The box set that was released on June 10, 2011 via American Recordings. Contains all five of their studio albums.[62]

## Other appearances

- *[Chef Aid: The South Park Album](/source/Chef_Aid%3A_The_South_Park_Album)* (1998) – "[Will They Die 4 You?](/source/Harlem_World)" (with [Mase](/source/Mase), [Puff Daddy](/source/Sean_Combs) & [Lil' Kim](/source/Lil'_Kim))

- *[Strangeland](/source/Strangeland_(film)#Soundtrack)* (1998) – "Marmalade"

- *[Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2](/source/Book_of_Shadows%3A_Blair_Witch_2_(soundtrack))* (2000) – "Mind"

- *[Dracula 2000](/source/Dracula_2000_(soundtrack))* (2000) – "[The Metro](/source/The_Metro_(song))" ([Berlin](/source/Berlin_(band)) cover)

- *[Heavy Metal 2000](/source/Heavy_Metal_2000#Soundtrack)* (2000) – "Störagéd"

- *[Loud Rocks](/source/Loud_Rocks)* (2000) – "[Shame](/source/Enter_the_Wu-Tang_(36_Chambers))" ([Wu-Tang Clan](/source/Wu-Tang_Clan) Cover)

- *[MTV The Return of the Rock](/source/MTV_The_Return_of_the_Rock)* (2000) – "Suite-Pee"

- *[Nativity in Black, Vol. 2: A Tribute to Black Sabbath](/source/Nativity_in_Black#Nativity_in_Black_II)* (2000) – "[Snowblind](/source/Vol._4_(Black_Sabbath_album))" ([Black Sabbath](/source/Black_Sabbath) Cover)

- *[Scream 3](/source/Scream_3%3A_The_Album)* (2000) – "Spiders"

- *[Not Another Teen Movie](/source/Not_Another_Teen_Movie#Music)* (2001) – "The Metro" ([Berlin](/source/Berlin_(band)) cover)

- *[The Scorpion King](/source/The_Scorpion_King#Soundtrack)* (2002) – "Streamline"

- [Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4](/source/Tony_Hawk's_Pro_Skater_4) (2002) – "Shimmy"

- *[Ozzfest 2002 Live Album](/source/Ozzfest_2002)* (2002) – "Needles"

- *[ATV Offroad Fury 2](/source/ATV_Offroad_Fury_2)* (2002) – "Science"

- *[Pledge of Allegiance Tour: Live Concert Recording](/source/Pledge_of_Allegiance_Tour%3A_Live_Concert_Recording)* (2002) – "[Chop Suey!](/source/Chop_Suey!)", "Bounce", and "[Toxicity](/source/Toxicity_(song))"

- *[Disturbia](/source/Disturbia_(film))* (2007) – "Lonely Day"

- *[Rock Band 2](/source/Rock_Band_2)* (2008) – "Chop Suey!"

- *[Guitar Hero World Tour](/source/Guitar_Hero_World_Tour)* (2008) – "B.Y.O.B"

- *[Guitar Hero: Metallica](/source/Guitar_Hero%3A_Metallica)* (2008) – "Toxicity"

- *[Rocksmith 2014](/source/Rocksmith_2014)* (2014) – "Hypnotize"

- *[Rock Band 4](/source/Rock_Band_4)* (2015) – "Spiders"

- *[The Secret Life of Pets](/source/The_Secret_Life_of_Pets)* (2016) – "Bounce"

- *[Sing 2](/source/Sing_2)* (2021) - "Chop Suey"

- *[Fortnite Festival](/source/Fortnite_Festival)* (2024) - "Toxicity"

## Notes

1. **[^](#cite_ref-35)** "Question!" did not enter the *Billboard* Hot 100, but peaked at number two on the [Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles](/source/Bubbling_Under_Hot_100) chart.[34]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-36)** "Lonely Day" did not enter the *Billboard* Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.[34]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-38)** "Protect the Land" did not enter the *Billboard* Hot 100, but peaked at number 20 on the [Digital Song Sales](/source/Digital_Songs) chart.[35]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-40)** "Protect the Land" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number three on the [Alternative Digital Songs](/source/Billboard_charts) chart.[36]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-42)** "Protect the Land" did not enter the Australian ARIA Singles Chart but peaked on the [ARIA Digital Track Chart](/source/ARIA_Digital_Track_Chart) at number 22.[37]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-44)** "Protect the Land" did not enter the [Finnish Singles Chart](/source/The_Official_Finnish_Charts), but peaked at number 95 on the Finland Radio Chart.[38]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-46)** "Protect the Land" did not enter the [UK Singles Chart](/source/UK_Singles_Chart), but peaked at number 29 on the [UK Singles Sales](/source/UK_Singles_Chart) chart.[39]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-47)** "Genocidal Humanoidz" did not enter the *Billboard* Hot 100, but peaked at number 24 on the Digital Song Sales chart.[35]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-48)** "Genocidal Humanoidz" did not enter the Alternative Songs chart, but peaked at number five on the Alternative Digital Songs chart.[36]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-49)** "Genocidal Humanoidz" did not enter the Australian ARIA Singles Chart but peaked on the ARIA Digital Track Chart at number 27.[37]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-51)** "Genocidal Humanoidz" did not enter the *Billboard* Canadian Hot 100, but peaked at number eight on the [Canadian Digital Song Sales](/source/Canadian_Hot_100) chart.[40]

## References

**General**

- ["System of a Down - Discography - Main Albums"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130607143336/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/system-of-a-down-mn0000005501/overview/main#discography). [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic). Archived from [the original](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/system-of-a-down-mn0000005501/overview/main#discography) on June 7, 2013. Retrieved September 14, 2012.

- ["System of a Down - Discography - Singles & EPs"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130621162318/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/system-of-a-down-mn0000005501/overview/singles#discography). [AllMusic](/source/AllMusic). Archived from [the original](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/system-of-a-down-mn0000005501/overview/singles#discography) on June 21, 2013. Retrieved September 14, 2012.

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1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-8) [***j***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-9) [***k***](#cite_ref-BPI_18-10) ["British certifications – System of a Down"](https://www.bpi.co.uk/page/certified-awards). [British Phonographic Industry](/source/British_Phonographic_Industry). Retrieved March 21, 2025. *Type*System of a Down*in the "Search:" field.*

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1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2009 Albums"](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k9o2q7p7o4awhqx/AAAkIHUsZxjA2_mq5yRhmM7aa/2009%20Accreds.pdf) (PDF). [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-BVMI_22-7) ["Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (System_of_a_Down)"](https://www.musikindustrie.de/wie-musik-zur-karriere-werden-kann/markt-bestseller/gold-/platin-und-diamond-auszeichnung/datenbank/?action=suche&strTitel=&strInterpret=System_of_a_Down&strTtArt=alle&strAwards=checked) (in German). [Bundesverband Musikindustrie](/source/Bundesverband_Musikindustrie).

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-SWIIFPI_23-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-SWIIFPI_23-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-SWIIFPI_23-2) ["The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (System of a Down)"](http://www.swisscharts.com/search_certifications.asp?search=System_of_a_Down). IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["Dutch certifications – System of a Down"](https://www.goudplatina.nl/database) (in Dutch). [Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers](/source/NVPI). Retrieved June 1, 2021. *Enter*System of a Down*in the "Artiest of titel" box.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** ["ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Albums"](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k9o2q7p7o4awhqx/AAB_dhE5TMeNlf3JjRPhKwfla/2002%20Accreds.pdf) (PDF). [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). Retrieved March 6, 2009.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-FINIFPI_26-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-FINIFPI_26-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-FINIFPI_26-2) ["Kulta- ja platinalevyt - System of a Down"](https://www.ifpi.fi/tutkimukset-ja-tilastot/kulta-ja-platinalevyt/?ulkomaiset=1&q=System+of+a+Down) (in Finnish). [Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland](/source/Musiikkituottajat). Retrieved October 24, 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-2005_Albums_27-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-2005_Albums_27-1) ["ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2005 Albums"](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k9o2q7p7o4awhqx/AABxMKk3Lrf-VUHrS4_CfKrba/2005%20Accreds.pdf) (PDF). [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). Retrieved January 27, 2009.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-IRLIFPI_28-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-IRLIFPI_28-1) ["The Irish Charts - 2005 Certification Awards - Platinum"](http://www.irishcharts.ie/awards/platinum.htm). [Irish Recorded Music Association](/source/Irish_Recorded_Music_Association).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-29)** ["New Zealand album certifications – System of a Down – Hypnotize"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/albums/2005-11-25). [Recorded Music NZ](/source/Recorded_Music_NZ). Retrieved November 20, 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-US_Alt_30-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-US_Alt_30-1) ["System of a Down – Chart History: Alternative Airplay"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/mrt/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved March 24, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CAN-singles_31-0)** Peaks on the Canadian Singles chart: - For all except noted: ["System of a Down – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/can/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved May 9, 2023. - For "Chop Suey": ["System of a Down – Awards"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160620033354/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/system-of-a-down-mn0000005501/awards). AllMusic. Archived from [the original](http://www.allmusic.com/artist/system-of-a-down-mn0000005501/awards) on June 20, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-6) [***h***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-7) [***i***](#cite_ref-Radioscope_singles_32-8) ["New Zealand single certifications – System of a Down"](https://www.radioscope.co.nz/2024/00/00/single-cert-search/). Radioscope. Retrieved March 6, 2026. *Type*System of a Down*in the "Search:" field and press Enter.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-33)** ["ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2002 Singles"](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k9o2q7p7o4awhqx/AAB_dhE5TMeNlf3JjRPhKwfla/2002%20Accreds.pdf) (PDF). [Australian Recording Industry Association](/source/Australian_Recording_Industry_Association). Retrieved June 8, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-bubbling_34-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-bubbling_34-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-bubbling_34-2) ["System of a Down Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/hbu/). *Billboard*. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-US-digital-singles_37-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-US-digital-singles_37-1) ["System of a Down Chart History: Digital Song Sales"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/hds/). *Billboard*. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-US-Alternative-digital-singles_39-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-US-Alternative-digital-singles_39-1) ["System of a Down Chart History: Alternative Digital Song Sales"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/ald/). *Billboard*. Retrieved November 17, 2020.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ARIA112120_41-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ARIA112120_41-1) ["ARIA Digital Tracks"](https://postimg.cc/23DxTdVx). *ARIA Report*. [ARIA Charts](/source/ARIA_Charts). November 16, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-43)** ["System Of A Down – Suomen virallinen lista – Musiikkituottajat"](https://www.ifpi.fi/lista/artistit/system+of+a+down/protect+the+land/). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-45)** ["Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100"](https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-sales-chart/20201113/7509/). [Official Charts Company](/source/Official_Charts_Company). November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 10, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Canada-digital_50-0)** ["System of a Down Chart History: Hot Canada Digital Song Sales"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/cns/). *Billboard*. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-US-Active-Rock-singles_52-0)** ["System of a Down - Chart History: Active Rock"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/art/). *Billboard*. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-US-Heritage-Rock-singles_53-0)** ["System of a Down - Chart History: Heritage Rock"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/hrt/). *Billboard*. Retrieved May 9, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-US_Main_54-0)** ["System of a Down – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/system-of-a-down/chart-history/rtt/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved March 24, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-55)** ["Lista Przebojów Trójki - Polskie Radio Online"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160331181958/http://lp3.polskieradio.pl/utwor/artykul1550,653_lonely_day.aspx). Archived from [the original](http://lp3.polskieradio.pl/utwor/artykul1550,653_lonely_day.aspx) on March 31, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-56)** ["Sugar"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090218103528/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/309036/sugar.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. June 30, 1998. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/309036/sugar.jhtml) on February 18, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-57)** Mancini, Robert (December 8, 1999). ["System of a Down Finishes Show with Friendly Help After Vocal Troubles, Plans New Video"](http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1434750/19991208/system_of_a_down.jhtml). *[MTV News](/source/MTV_News)*. Retrieved January 26, 2009.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-58)** ["Chop Suey!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081207080501/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/99035/chop-suey.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. August 13, 2001. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/99035/chop-suey.jhtml) on December 7, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-59)** ["Toxicity"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081207080952/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/14534/toxicity.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. January 14, 2002. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/14534/toxicity.jhtml) on December 7, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-60)** Moss, Corey (June 21, 2002). ["System of a Down to Release Toxicity Outtakes"](https://web.archive.org/web/20021023125658/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455350/20020621/system_of_a_down.jhtml). *[MTV News](/source/MTV_News)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1455350/20020621/system_of_a_down.jhtml) on October 23, 2002. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-61)** ["Boom!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081207080451/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/20744/boom.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. March 17, 2003. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/20744/boom.jhtml) on December 7, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-62)** ["B.Y.O.B."](https://web.archive.org/web/20081204041943/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/47886/byob.jhtml#id=1598124) *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. April 18, 2005. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/47886/byob.jhtml) on December 4, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-63)** ["Question!"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081207081009/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/56825/question.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. August 1, 2005. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/56825/question.jhtml) on December 7, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-64)** ["Hypnotize"](https://web.archive.org/web/20081207080456/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/65063/hypnotize.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. October 24, 2005. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/65063/hypnotize.jhtml) on December 7, 2008. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-65)** ["Lonely Day"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090115071546/http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/77371/lonely-day.jhtml). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. March 1, 2006. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/videos/system-of-a-down/77371/lonely-day.jhtml) on January 15, 2009. Retrieved January 26, 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-66)** ["System Of A Down - Protect The Land"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqmknZNg1yw&ab_channel=SystemOfADown). November 6, 2020. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/XqmknZNg1yw) from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2020 – via [YouTube](/source/YouTube).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-67)** ["System Of A Down - Genocidal Humanoidz"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VvmixeowNI&ab_channel=SystemOfADown). January 30, 2021. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211222/9VvmixeowNI) from the original on December 22, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2021 – via [YouTube](/source/YouTube).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-68)** ["Limited Edition Tour CD by System of a Down"](https://www.discogs.com/System-Of-A-Down-Limited-Edition-Tour-CD/master/1120909). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. 2000.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-69)** ["System Of A Down - Toxicity + More Toxicity"](http://www.discogs.com/System-Of-A-Down-Toxicity/release/1927184). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20161223202148/https://www.discogs.com/System-Of-A-Down-Toxicity/release/1927184) from the original on December 23, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-70)** ["Toxicity II by System of a Down"](https://www.discogs.com/System-Of-A-Down-Toxicity-II/release/2206272). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. May 3, 2002.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-71)** ["System Of A Down - Storaged Melodies"](https://www.discogs.com/System-Of-A-Down-Storaged-Melodies/release/5631854). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. Retrieved September 27, 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-72)** ["Hypnotize Value Added by System of a Down"](https://www.discogs.com/System-Of-A-Down-Hypnotize-Value-Added/release/1336542). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. 2005.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-73)** ["System Of A Down (box set) by System of a Down"](https://www.discogs.com/master/1014398-System-Of-A-Down-System-Of-A-Down). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. 2011.

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