25 years ago today, System of a Down released their sophomore album, ‘Toxicity.’ #soad #chopsuey

25 years ago today, System of a Down released their sophomore album, ‘Toxicity.’ The groundbreaking album emerged from a long and arduous recording process, one in which the band members frequently clashed on creative ideas. The band recorded over 30 songs together before settling on the 14 tracks that would make up the album. To celebrate the release of ‘Toxicity,” the band threw a free concert in a Hollywood parking lot with a capacity of a few thousand. Instead, nearly 10,000 fans swarmed the lot, resulting in the show’s cancellation and quickly turning the event into a riot. The publicity from the infamous event swiftly propelled the album to #1 on the Billboard 200. With its experimental production and politically charged themes, ‘Toxicity’ is considered one of the most influential albums in alternative and metal music history. Which version do you have in your collection? #soad #chopsuey #discogs