Released in 2005, Mezmerize captures System of a Down at the height of their creative and political powers. Produced by Rick Rubin and guitarist Daron Malakian, the album balances razor-sharp thrash riffs with surreal melodies and biting satire. From the anthemic B.Y.O.B. to the haunting Question! and Lost in Hollywood, Mezmerize fuses fury, humour, and heart in equal measure - a whirlwind of protest, absurdity, and emotion that solidified the band’s place as one of the most fearless voices in modern rock.