Music Chat

March 06, 2000

The members of System Of A Down answer questions about their music, touring and who has influenced them, both musically and in life.

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SonyMusic: Welcome to the System Of A Down online chat at www.the-ird.com the Independent Record stores Directory. Welcome!

System Of A Down: Hello!

The Kater: What bands influenced you?

Shavo: A lot of bands influenced us, from Slayer all the way to the Beatles and everything in between. And folk music, and life itself. People in general - people you encounter on an everyday basis, and music and words, I guess.

Mute86: What do you guys do to pass the time on the tour bus?

John: Well, we all do our own thing - we do a lot of reading, play poker, listen to a lot of music, meet people, and fool around with each other.

Serj: Manipulate circumstances. And try to figure out intimate information about John!

SeVen4520: Will there be another single off this album and, if so, what will it be?

John: There were singles off this album? (laughing) We're not planning one right now, but you never know.

Miss Q: I see where you will be appearing on Late Night with Conan. What other TV shows have you appeared on and/or will be appearing on in the future?

John: I don't know what we've been on - a couple of things in Europe, but not much here in the States, except Public Access. We're going to play "Spiders" on Conan.

Shaffmer: Are you guys going to tour with Rage Against the Machine anytime this year?

John: We're not really going to be touring too much more this year because we're going to be working on our next album.

Water Spryte: What other social or political involvements are you involved in as a band?

Serj: As a band, we're not involved in any political or social involvements. We're involved individually in our own things. I talk about a lot of political stuff, but Amnesty International is a favorite of mine, as is Greenpeace. And we support recognition of the Armenian genocide - any organization working towards that gets our support as a band

Shavo Is Hot: What is the power drink that you guys drink to keep energized?

Shavo: We drink Red Bull, which is really bad for your kidneys. It's got caffeine and taurine in it, and scientists created it so peoples' kidneys will fail before they turn 40. (smile)

Siggie: How was the Sno-Core Tour?

Serj: It was great! It was really enjoyable touring with Mr. Bungle and Incubus and Puya. It was a real fun tour!

Rayanne: What bands were your favorites to play with and party with on the Sno-Core tour?

Serj: We partied with all the bands! (laughing) When you're on a tour, the bands aren't the distinction - you chill with the people.

Shavo Is Hot: What is the weirdest thing a fan has said to you guys?

Shavo: That they wanted to make love to me. And that's a fact!

Serj: Having a baby! That's kinda weird .

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