On May 17, 2005, “Columbia” label released “Mezmerize”, the fourth System of a Down studio album. It was recorded June – November 2004, at “The Manson” and “Akademie Mathematique of Philosophical Sound Research Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Daron Malakian and Rick Rubin.
Personnel:
- Serj Tankian– vocals, keyboards, guitars, graphic design, string arrangement
- Daron Malakian– vocals, guitars, graphic design
- Shavo Odadjian– bass, backing vocals, graphic design
- John Dolmayan– drums, percussion, graphic design
- Marc Mann– string arrangements
- David Schiffman – engineer
- Phillip Broussard – engineer assistant
- John O’Mahony – Pro Tools engineer
- Jason Lader, Dana Neilsen – editing
- Andy Wallace– mixing
- Steve Sisco, Joe Peluso – mixing assistant
- Vartan Malakian – artwork
- Brandy Flower – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Daron Malakian and Serj Tankian, except where noted.
- Soldier Side – intro
- Y.O.N. (Bring Your Own Bombs)
- Revenga
- Cigaro
- Radio / Video – Daron Malakian
- This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’m on This Song
- Violent Pornography – Daron Malakian
- Question! – Serj Tankian
- Sad Statue
- Old School Hollywood – Serj Tankian
- Lost in Hollywood
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