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Ontronik
Birth nameAntranik Khachaturian[1][2]
Also known asAndy Khachaturian
Born (1975-05-04) May 4, 1975 (age 49)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
  • DJ
Instrument(s)Drums, vocals, turntables, keyboards
Years active1994–present

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 of Armenian descent. 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 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.

History

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System of a Down

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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

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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.[3] 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".[4] In 2012, the band disbanded and currently, Khachaturian is working in Los Angeles on his OnTronik solo project.[5]

Bands

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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

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System of a Down

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  • Untitled 1995 Demo (1995)
  • Demo Tape 1 (1995)
  • Demo Tape 2 (1996)
  • Demo Tape 3 (1997)
  • Demo Tape 4 (1997)

The Apex Theory

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

References

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  1. ^ Demurrer__with_motion_to_strike_ccp_43010. casetext.
  2. ^ Antranik Khachaturian. clustrmaps.
  3. ^ "The Apex Theory". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  4. ^ "Andy Khachaturian".
  5. ^ Trew, Tyler (February 19, 2014). "Your EDM Interview & Premiere: Ontronik Divulges More Than Just A Debut Single". Your EDM. Retrieved June 4, 2017.
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