Ontronik Khachaturian

Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian (born May 4, 1975) is an Armenian-American musician, producer and DJ. He is known for being the original drummer (1994–1997) of the band System of a Down and founder/lead vocalist (1999–2002) of the alt-progressive rock band Mt. Helium, as well as the 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.

Ontronik Khachaturian
Also known as"Andy"
Born (1975-05-04) May 4, 1975
Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • producer
  • DJ
Years active1994–present
Associated acts

History

System of a Down

Khachaturian was born to Armenian parents in Los Angeles, California, United States. He met Daron Malakian and Shavo Odadjian in high school. Khachaturian 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 in 1997, recorded "Demo Tape 3" and "Demo Tape 4". In 1997, after spending three years with System of a Down, Andy had to leave the band due to an injury inflicted while practicing Jeet Kune Do and was replaced by John Dolmayan, current drummer of System of a Down.

Mt. Helium, VoKee, KillMatriarch and DJ stage

In 1998, Ontronik with Art Karamian, David Hakopyan and Sammy J. Watson decided to form the band The Apex Theory, bringing to market 2 music albums and 1 EP. Later, they decided to rename the band Mt. Helium. In 2002, Ontronik left the band because of musical differences.[1] After leaving Mt. Helium, Ontronik formed a rock band in 2004 with a group of friends, called VoKee. In 2010, Ontronik co-founded the industrial rock trio KillMatriarch and produced the first EP titled "Order Through Chaos".[2] In 2012, the band disbanded and currently, Ontronik is working in Los Angeles, California on his OnTronik solo project.[3]

Bands
BandPositionStart dateEnd date
System of a DownCo-founder/Drums19941997
Mt. HeliumFounder/Vocalist1999November 2002
VoKeeFounder/Guitar and Vocals2004–
KillMatriarchFounder/Keyboards/Drums and backing Vocals20102012

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)

Mt. Helium

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

References
  1. "The Apex Theory". Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  2. http://www.l.mediatly.com/cards/view/102582
  3. Trew, Tyler (2014-02-19). "Your EDM Interview & Premiere: Ontronik Divulges More Than Just A Debut Single". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-06-04.
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