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Shavo Odadjian Biography

Shavo Odadjian is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on April 22, 1974 in Yerevan, Armenia. Armenian metal artist and producer, best known for his work as the bassist of System of a Down.

He joined forces along with He collaborated with Robert Diggs to released the 2006 album Achozen. to release the album Achozen.

Odadjian’s involvement in the arts began at an early age, as he first appeared in the 1993 “Big Gun” video by AC/DC, standing alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the crowd sporting a backwards baseball cap and a white T-shirt, while Schwarzenegger catches a stick of dynamite. He also made a cameo as Hansel’s Posse member in the film Zoolander.

In 1995, Odadjian became the band’s permanent bassist. They named themselves System of a Down, after a poem written by bandmate Daron Malakian entitled “Victims of a Down.” Odadjian was not keen on being labeled “Victims,” and thought that the word “System” appealed to a much broader audience. The band has stated that they also wanted their CDs to be placed in stores alongside their favorite band, Slayer. It was at this time that Odadjian passed on his original managerial responsibilities to Velvet Hammer Music. Their first release was titled “Sugar.” Soon after, drummer Andy Khachaturian joined the band but was replaced in 1997 by current drummer John Dolmayan due to a hand injury.

His wedding with Sonia Odadjian began in 2009 and there is an older brother named Dave.

NameShavo Odadjian
First NameShavo
Last NameOdadjian
OccupationBassist
BirthdayApril 22
Birth Year1974
Place of BirthYerevan
Home Town
Birth CountryArmenia
Birth SignAries
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseSonia Odadjian
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Each of Odadjian’s paintings for the 2006 Ozzfest performance were hand-picked by Odadjian himself. Odadjian states that, in pairing each of his pieces/backdrops to songs, he aimed to coordinate each unique emotion of a specific song to the matching vibe of his paintings.

Shavo Odadjian Net Worth

Shavo Odadjian is one of the richest Bassist from Armenia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shavo Odadjian's net worth $20 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the manager of his first band, Soil, while studying psychology in 1993.

He is well-known for his beard that is long and braided which has become the signature of his style.

Shavarsh “Shavo” Odadjian (Armenian: Շավարշ “Շավո” Օդաջյան ; born April 22, 1974) is an Armenian-American musician, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music video director, and painter. He is best known as the bassist, backing vocalist and occasional songwriter of the Grammy Award-winning metal band System of a Down. During the band’s hiatus from 2006 to 2010, Odadjian collaborated with Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA on a project called AcHoZeN, which contributed a number of songs to the motion picture Babylon A.D. A compilation album was released in 2015. Odadjian is also credited with the musical scoring of the film, alongside The Rza and Hans Zimmer. He originally used Gibson Thunderbird basses, a Fender Jazz Bass, an Ibanez BTB bass guitar, and a Music Man StingRay, but has since moved on to Warwick basses.

Net Worth$20 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBassist
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Odadjian is an avid and passionate painter outside of music. His artwork has been featured in many System of a Down music videos and live shows – including an abstract piece highlighted in the “Hypnotize” video. Odadjian’s painting style is abstract with loud, bright colors that bleed into each other. During Ozzfest of 2006, Odadjian created a 27-piece, abstract mosaic of paintings that was utilized as the stage backdrop for System’s headlining Ozzfest performance. (Stage design in System of a Down performances is also attributed to Odadjian). One critic wrote of the Ozzfest performance:

In 2006, Odadjian starred in the critically acclaimed film “Screamers”, a documentary by internationally known director Carla Garapedian. The film follows Odadjian and the rest of the rock band System of a Down as they tour Europe and the US, pointing out the horrors of modern genocide that began in Armenia in 1915 up through Darfur today.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shavo Odadjian height 6 ft 1 in Shavo weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 1 in
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Body MeasurementsUnder Review
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In addition, Odadjian is a popular DJ in the LA area, taking part in such events as the “Rock/DJ Explosion” on March 2, 2001 at The Roxy in Hollywood, CA and collaborating with System of a Down bandmate Serj Tankian on Serart, the singer’s collaboration album with multitalented Armenian musician Arto Tunçboyacıyan. Odadjian goes by the name DJ Tactics, and spins a wide spectrum of music spanning hip-hop, tech-house, classic rock, and metal.

Odadjian started a side project in May 2006 named AcHoZeN. AcHoZeN is the musical alliance between Odadjian, Wu-Tang Clan founder RZA, Kinetic 9 (aka: Beretta 9 from Killarmy), and up-and-comer, the Reverend William Burke from Chicago. Achozen’s mantra is:

Who is Shavo Odadjian Dating?

According to our records, Shavo Odadjian married to Sonia Odadjian . As of December 1, 2023, Shavo Odadjian’s is not dating anyone.

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Odadjian has described AcHoZeN as “a musical revolution. It is not just a band, it’s a way of thinking.” RZA and Odadjian anticipate upcoming tours. Achozen also appears on the major motion picture, Babylon A.D., on which AcHoZeN song “Deuces” is heard blaring at the introduction of the film. AcHoZeN’s first live show was at the Key Club in L.A on December 1, 2006.

Facts & Trivia

Shavo Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Armenia. Shavo Odadjian celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.

In 2007–2008, Odadjian and Rza teamed up with Hans Zimmer in scoring major motion-picture, summer blockbuster movie Babylon A.D., starring Vin Diesel. Along with the song “Deuces,” Odadjian is credited with writing the songs “A Single Moment”, “Foreshadow,” “Blade Runner 0.8.,” “Rollin DissgEyes,” “Build Your Enemies,” “Digital Slaps,” and “Immaculate” for the scoring of the film.

What Bass does Shavo?

Ibanez BTB Series Bass Guitar.

How old is Shavo Odadjian?

48 years (April 22, 1974)

Who are the members of System of a Down?

Members

Is System of a Down all Armenian?

Though System of a Down formed in California, all of its members have Armenian roots. (Tankian himself identifies as a Lebanese-born, Armenian-American-Kiwi).

What bass strings does Shavo Odadjian use?

Shavo Odadjian plays Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 strings and Regular Slinky guitar strings.

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