It's a bird, it's a jet pilot, it's a new series! Join us as we discuss the origins of the Armenian-American alt-metal titans System of a Down – the band members, their historical / cultural background, the first demos, and of course, their first LP 'System of a Down' from 1998. We also continue our "An Album to Send Us Off" segment, picking our favorite self-titled albums.

Nolan: The Band – The Band (1969)

Zack: Elliott Smith – Elliott Smith (1995)