iSound

"If a person is willing to let go of pre-existing notions of a band and the band is doing something that is true to itself, then both sides will be satisfied," says Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian, original drummer for System of a Down and lead singer for VOkEE. "Satisfied" is an understatement for fans of VOkEE. This new 4-piece creative collective out of the NoHo Arts District in Los Angeles, CA is making believers out of those who think that hard-hitting rock music with integrity is dead. The band's unique sound is not surprising; Ontronik played drums for System of a Down from 1994-1997 and now on vocals brings the same passion to VOkEE songs as he did with |Know|, |Sugar|, |War?| and the many others he helped write on SOAD's self-titled debut album. Although the bands differ in style, the energy that drives VOkEE is definitely comparable. VOkEE was formed in 2005 after Ontronik parted ways with his previous band. He explains, "I left my las...