System Of A Down

Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre(s)	Alternative Metal Progressive Rock Hard Rock Experimental
Years active	1994—2006
Label(s)	Columbia Records Sony Music American Recordings
Associated acts	Serj Tankian Axis of Justice Scars on Broadway Achozen George Clinton and His Gangsters of Love The Apex Theory
Website	Website
Members
Serj Tankian
Daron Malakian
John Dolmayan
Shavo Odadjian
Former members
Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian

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Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Founder Quits

January 22, 2009

Mick Harvey, one of the founding members of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, has announced his decision to leave the group.

The multi-instrumentalist (not pictured) said in a statement that he wanted to embark on “new opportunities”.

“For a variety of personal and professional reasons I have chosen to discontinue my ongoing involvement with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds,” he said.

“After 25 years I feel I am leaving the band as it experiences one of its many peaks; in very healthy condition, and with fantastic prospects for the future.”

Harvey, who was born in Victoria, Australia, met Cave and The Bad Seeds drummer, Phil Calvert, at school in Melbourne.

Since their formation in 1983, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds have enjoyed widespread critical acclaim, most recently with their 2008 album 'Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!'.

In his statement, Harvey added that he would continue to work on an upcoming reissue of the band's back catalogue.

(by Jason Gregory)

Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds Founder Quits

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