The lead single from Toxicity, "Chop Suey!" became System of a Down's signature song, defying genre conventions with its abrupt shifts in tempo and vocal style.
- "Chop Suey!" reached number 26 on the Billboard Alternative chart and number 12 on the Mainstream Rock chart.
- The music video for "Chop Suey!" was directed by Shavo Odadjian and Howard Green, and was filmed in the band's practice space.
- The song was famously criticized by some for its perceived nonsensical lyrics, though the band has stated it is about death and dying.
System of a Down is an Armenian-American rock band from Los Angeles, known for their eclectic musical style and politically charged lyrics. "Chop Suey!" was released as the lead single from their second album, Toxicity, during a period of burgeoning mainstream success for the band.
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