Frenetic, political and weirdly catchy, blending thrash with Armenian melody. Inventive and huge. A defining 2000s metal record. A 2001 record that fills in the story between the landmarks.
On vinyl: 2000s vinyl is increasingly rare second-hand — a repress is usually the easiest route.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Chop Suey! on Best Metal Songs of All Time, Best Metal Songs of All Time
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