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Ontronik

b. 1975

American musician

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Born 1975. Ontronik is an American drummer, singer and disc jockey.

Antranik Khachaturian (born May 4, 1975) also known as Andy Khachaturian or artistically as Ontronik (stylized as OnTroniK), is an American musician, producer and DJ. He is known for being the original drummer (1994–1997) of the metal band System of a Down and founder/lead vocalist (1999–2002) of the alt-progressive rock band The Apex Theory, as well as a member of his band VoKee. He was also the founder, drummer, keyboardist, and backing vocalist of KillMatriarch (2010–2012) and currently is working on his solo project, OnTronik.

History System of a Down Ontronik was born to Armenian parents (Martin and Asdghik Khachaturian) in Los Angeles, California. He met Daron Malakian and Shavo Odadjian in high school. He then met Serj Tankian when they decided in 1994 to form the band System of a Down. Together, they recorded a demo titled "Untitled 1995 Demo" and "Demo Tape 1". In 1996, they recorded "Demo Tape 2" and "Demo Tape 3" and in 1997, recorded "Demo Tape 4". In 1997, after spending three years with System of a Down, Khachaturian had to leave the band due to an injury inflicted while practicing Jeet Kune Do after punching a hole in the wall and breaking every bone in his hand. He was replaced by John Dolmayan, the current drummer of System of a Down.

The Apex Theory, VoKee, KillMatriarch and DJ stage In 1998, Khachaturian, with Art Karamian, David Hakopyan and Sammy J. Watson, decided to form the band The Apex Theory, bringing to market two music albums and an EP. In 2002, he left the band because of musical differences. After leaving The Apex Theory, Khachaturian formed a rock band in 2004 with a group of friends, called VoKee. In 2010, he co-founded the industrial rock trio KillMatriarch and produced the first EP titled "Order Through Chaos". In 2012, the band disbanded and currently, Khachaturian is working in Los Angeles on his OnTronik solo project.

Bands

Band Position Start date End date System of a Down Co-founder/Drums 1994 1997 The Apex Theory Founder/Vocalist 1999 November 2002 VoKee Founder/Guitar and Vocals 2004 – KillMatriarch Founder/Keyboards/Drums and backing Vocals 2010 2012

Discography System of a Down Untitled 1995 Demo (1995) Demo Tape 1 (1995) Demo Tape 2 (1996) Demo Tape 3 (1997) Demo Tape 4 (1997)

The Apex Theory Extendemo (EP) (2000) The Apex Theory (EP) (2001) Topsy-Turvy (2002)

KillMatriarch Order Through Chaos (EP) (2010)

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Andy Khachaturian, OnTronik, Antranik Khachaturian, Ontronik Khachaturian

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ontronik?

American musician

When was Ontronik born?

Ontronik was born on 4 May 1975 in Los Angeles.

What is Ontronik's occupation?

Ontronik is a drummer, singer and disc jockey.

What nationality is Ontronik?

Ontronik is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ontronik

· Wikidata: Q1751354

· DBpedia: Ontronik

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