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.

1. Soldier Side – intro
2. Y.O.N. (Bring Your Own Bombs)
3. Revenga
4. Cigaro
5. Radio / Video – Daron Malakian
6. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I’m on This Song
7. Violent Pornography – Daron Malakian
8. Question! – Serj Tankian
9. Sad Statue
10. Old School Hollywood – Serj Tankian
11. Lost in Hollywood