Interviews: System of a Down
J-Sin - So you're the singer for System of a Down, do you ever feel any sort of huge pressure on you because of the fact that you're the frontman of your band and everyone's eyes are on you?
Serj - No, unless we get equipment failure and I don't feel like saying or
J-Sin - Where did the name System of a Down come from?
J-Sin - On your demo, I hear everything from Mr. Bungle to death metal to rap. What are the influences of all the members of System of a Down?
Serj - Too many to mention, therefore I'll mention none!
J-Sin - What is Peep-Hole about?
Serj - Smoking Dope.
J-Sin - What is the most memorable experience that has to do with System?
Serj - Playing a show, sick out of our minds.
J-Sin - How did you guys get started?
Serj - We've all been playing music for a long time, in different bands, and situations. We started System over 3 years ago!
J-Sin - What kind of gear do you guys use?
Serj - Fender guitars, Mesa Boogie amp and cab, Ampeg bass head and speakers, and DW drums.
J-Sin - How would you describe your sound as?
Serj - I wouldn't ! Descriptions and categories should be for foods, not art.
J-Sin - What lies in the future with System for '98?
Serj - Spreading our word and music to the world.
J-Sin - So do you think you'll be playing Ozzfest 98?
Serj - WE HOPE SO!
J-Sin - When you aren't playing music what else do you enjoy doing?
Serj - Reading, writing, not arithmetics.
J-Sin - Do you have anything else you would like to tell everybody out there reading this?
Serj - Yes, WE LOVE OUR FANS, without them, we're nothing.