System Of A Down - B.y.o.b. (official Hd Video) May 2026

The video alternates between three main scenes to convey its anti-war message:

: At the song's bridge, as Daron Malakian screams "Blast off! It's party time!", the soldiers storm the nightclub. They force the partygoers to wear the same brainwashing masks, which now display cartoons and television static. Key Production Details Director : Jake Nava Production Company : FM Rocks

: During the melodic choruses, the setting shifts to a vibrant nightclub where people are dancing.

: You can watch the Official HD Video on YouTube, where it has amassed over 500 million views. Watch the official remastered video here: System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. (Official HD Video) systemofadownVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2009

: The song won Best Hard Rock Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards.

: The band performs in the middle of a street as an army of soldiers marches past them. These soldiers wear paintball masks with screens displaying commands like "DIE," "OBEY," "TRUTH," and "BUY" .