Andy Khachaturian
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Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian , is a record producer and music composer. He is best known for being the co-founder/drummer (1993–1997) of the band System of a Down
and the founder/vocalist (1999–2002) of The Apex Theory. He is currently producing various projects including KillMatriarch and composing music for film and TV.
Ontronik left The Apex Theory in 2002
. After leaving The Apex Theory, Ontronik began a short-lived solo project. Ontronik put his solo project on an indefinite hiatus and founded VoKee
in early 2004
. In 2010, he co-founded and began producing for the alternative industrial rock trio, KillMatriarch. They released their first EP "Order Through Chaos" for free on their website on 10/10/10.
System of a Down
System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan...
and the founder/vocalist (1999–2002) of The Apex Theory. He is currently producing various projects including KillMatriarch and composing music for film and TV.
History
Ontronik co-founded and composed drum parts for System of a Down from 1993-1997. He later found and was the lead singer and songwriter forThe Apex Theory.Ontronik left The Apex Theory in 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
. After leaving The Apex Theory, Ontronik began a short-lived solo project. Ontronik put his solo project on an indefinite hiatus and founded VoKee
VoKEE
VoKee is an alternative rock, California-based band featuring former Apex Theory vocalist and ex-System of a Down drummer, Ontronik .-Biography:...
in early 2004
2004 in music
See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol....
. In 2010, he co-founded and began producing for the alternative industrial rock trio, KillMatriarch. They released their first EP "Order Through Chaos" for free on their website on 10/10/10.
Bands
| Band | Position | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| System of a Down System of a Down System of a Down, also known by the acronym SOAD and often shortened to System, is a rock band from Southern California. The band was formed in 1994. It consists of Serj Tankian , Daron Malakian , Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan... |
Drums | 1994 1994 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994.-January–February:*January 25 – Alice in Chains release their Jar of Flies album which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first ever EP to do so.... |
1997 |
| The Apex Theory | Vocals, Lead Songwriter | 1999 | November 2002 |
| VoKee VoKEE VoKee is an alternative rock, California-based band featuring former Apex Theory vocalist and ex-System of a Down drummer, Ontronik .-Biography:... |
Producer | 2007 | On Hiatus |
| KillMatriarch | Producer | 2010 | Present |
System of a Down
- Untitled 1995 Demo Tape (1995)
- Demo Tape 1 (1995)
- Demo Tape 2 (1996)
- System of a Down (Columbia Records) 1998,
- Steal This Album (Rick Rubin/American Recordings) 2002
The Apex Theory
- Extendemo (2000)
- The Apex Theory (EP) (2001)
- Topsy-TurvyTopsy-Turvy (album)-Personnel:The Apex Theory* Ontronik Khachaturian — vocals* Art Karamian — guitar* Dave Hakopyan — bass* Sammy J. Watson — drums...
(2002)
VoKee
- Pre-Motional SongsPre-Motional SongsPre-Motional Songs is VoKee's debut CD, a promotional EP released at the band's shows in 2005. The CD was also sent out to "Street Brigade" members for free. The album was produced by Ontronik....
(2005) - Riding the WallsRiding the WallsRiding the Walls was released by VoKee in 2006. Like Pre-Motional Songs it was handed out at live shows and by street teams. These songs can be downloaded from VoKee's website.-Track listing:...
(2006) - Spoke in TongueSpoke in TongueSpoke in Tongue is the third EP released by VoKee.-Track listing:...
(2007)