Chop Suey! – System of a Down

Description:

System of a Down’s “Chop Suey!” is a relentless, genre-bending anthem that helped define early-2000s metal. Released in 2001 on Toxicity, the track became the band’s breakout hit, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance and racking up hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. At the center of its explosive dynamics is drummer John Dolmayan, whose rapid-fire transitions, tight double-time sections, and sudden shifts between aggression and restraint give the song its unmistakable punch. For drummers, it’s a workout in precision, stamina, and control. With Drumable’s interactive sheet music, you can slow down high-speed passages, loop complex transitions until they feel natural, or switch to a drums-only playback to fully internalize Dolmayan’s phrasing. “Chop Suey!” isn’t just a metal classic—it’s a technical and musical challenge that sharpens your timing while delivering pure adrenaline behind the kit.