Roots of Rebellion: Serj Tankian's Down with the System

This week on Loud Lit, Matt dives into Serj Tankian's powerful 2024 memoir, Down with the System. Behind System of a Down's wild, zany riffs and legendary vocals is a story deeply rooted in activism, heritage, and the fight for justice. We explore the band's unlikely rise to stardom, internal band friction, and Serj's lifelong mission to gain recognition for the Armenian Genocide that directly impacted his ancestors. Want to read Serj's story for yourself? Grab your copy of Down with the System at the Loud Lit Bookshop Page. Shopping small instead of defaulting to Amazon is a total punk rock move, and it directly keeps this show running!Listen to Matt's metal podcast, The Noise Report, or watch on YouTubeStart your own podcast with Captivate!

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