The second of two albums released by System of a Down in 2005, "Hypnotize" further cemented their unique, genre-bending sound.
- "Hypnotize" debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 320,000 copies in its first week.
- The album was recorded during the same sessions as its counterpart, "Mezmerize," at The Enterprise studio in Burbank, California, with producer Rick Rubin.
- The album's lead single, "B.Y.O.B.," was a critical and commercial success, earning the band a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance.
System of a Down is a heavy metal band from the Los Angeles area, formed in 1994. They are known for their politically charged lyrics and blend of various heavy music styles. System of a Down released "Hypnotize" in 2005, following closely on the heels of their previous album "Mezmerize." The album came out on November 22, 2005, on American/Columbia records.
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