Drumeo has shared a new showcase video along with the following introduction:
“‘Chop Suey!’ is a rollercoaster of intensity, dynamics, and pure drumming brilliance. From John Dolmayan’s frantic double-time grooves to sudden shifts to half-time, thunderous tom work, and even blast beats, Dolmayan masterfully drives the song’s unpredictable structure with power and precision. His ability to weave chaos into cohesion mirrors the band’s signature blend of rock, metal, hip-hop, and Armenian folk influences.
Released as the lead single from System of a Down’s 2001 album Toxicity, ‘Chop Suey!’ catapulted the band into mainstream success and became one of the most iconic songs of the 2000s. With its genre-defying sound and cryptic lyrics, the track challenged conventions and quickly became an anthem for a new generation of heavy music fans.
Join Drumeo’s Brandon Toews as he dives into John Dolmayan’s explosive performance on ‘Chop Suey!’, breaking down the signature groove and fills that make this track a modern drumming classic—one that continues to ignite and inspire drummers over two decades later.”
Along with breaking down the song, the feature below reveals how “Chop Suey!” was written, the story behind the title, and why the song matters to drummers.
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“‘Chop Suey!’ is a rollercoaster of intensity, dynamics, and pure drumming brilliance. From John Dolmayan’s frantic double-time grooves to sudden shifts to half-time, thunderous tom work, and even blast beats, Dolmayan masterfully drives the song’s unpredictable structure with power and precision. His ability to weave chaos into cohesion mirrors the band’s signature blend of rock, metal, hip-hop, and Armenian folk influences.
Released as the lead single from System of a Down’s 2001 album Toxicity, ‘Chop Suey!’ catapulted the band into mainstream success and became one of the most iconic songs of the 2000s. With its genre-defying sound and cryptic lyrics, the track challenged conventions and quickly became an anthem for a new generation of heavy music fans.
Join Drumeo’s Brandon Toews as he dives into John Dolmayan’s explosive performance on ‘Chop Suey!’, breaking down the signature groove and fills that make this track a modern drumming classic—one that continues to ignite and inspire drummers over two decades later.”
Along with breaking down the song, the feature below reveals how “Chop Suey!” was written, the story behind the title, and why the song matters to drummers.
Make sure you are following BraveWords Records on YouTube so you don’t miss any future videos by Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Jack Starr, Prophets of Addiction, ASKA, Crimson Glory, Lillian Axe and more!
Subscribe https://youtube.com/@BravewordsRecords?sub_confirmation=1
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