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Chop Suey!
Metal · 2020

Chop Suey!

August Burns Red

August Burns Red's "Chop Suey!" is a blistering metalcore reinterpretation of System of a Down's iconic track, showcasing their signature technical precision, crushing breakdowns, and ferocious energy

December 15, 2020 · Fearless Records

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This isn't just a cover; it's August Burns Red taking "Chop Suey!" to the metalcore gym, bulking it up with intricate guitar work, relentless drumming, and a vocal performance that feels like a primal scream. It retains the original's frantic energy and lyrical bite but injects a level of technical brutality that only ABR can deliver. Expect a high-octane, headbanging experience, perfect for when you need to channel raw aggression into something productive, or simply marvel at their instrumental dexterity. It's familiar, yet utterly transformed, a testament to ABR's ability to make any song their own.

Moments Worth Listening For
The iconic "Wake up!" vocal hook, re-imagined with August Burns Red's signature guttural screams and a more intricate, syncopated guitar riff underneath.
The mid-song breakdown, where August Burns Red injects their characteristic odd-meter drumming and chugging guitar patterns, transforming the original's intensity into a crushing, almost mathematical assault.
The transition into the "I don't think you trust in my self-righteous suicide" section, delivered with a heightened sense of urgency and a more complex rhythmic interplay between drums and guitars than the original.
The final, explosive chorus, where the band unleashes a full-throttle sonic attack, showcasing their technical prowess while maintaining the song's raw emotional core.
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How does Chop Suey! sound next to the rest of August Burns Red's catalogue?

Social Commentary+2.9σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

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