System Of A Down with Wisp, Polyphia, and more

System of a Down, formed in Southern CA, blends '80s thrash and '90s alt-rock with politically charged nu-metal. Known for hits like "Toxicity," "Chop Suey!," and "Aerials," they achieved chart success with albums like "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize," and went multi-platinum. After a hiatus, they reunited to release charity singles, raising funds for Armenians. Their members also pursued solo projects, including collaborations with artists like Arto Tuncboyaciyan.

Formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, CA, Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) leads modern hard rock with over 2 billion streams and 10 million records sold. Known for their intense, melodic style, they've topped Billboard charts with hits, constantly evolving in the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.