Ontronik Khachaturian

Ontronik "Andy" Khachaturian (born 1975) 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.

Ontronik Khachaturian
Also known as"Andy"
Born1975 (age 47–48)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • producer
  • DJ
Instrument(s)vocals, drums, turntables, keyboards
Years active1994–present

History

System of a Down

Khachaturian was born to Armenian parents 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.[1] 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".[2] In 2012, the band disbanded and currently, Khachaturian is working in Los Angeles on his OnTronik solo project.[3]

Bands
BandPositionStart dateEnd date
System of a DownCo-founder/Drums19941997
The Apex TheoryFounder/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)

The Apex Theory

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

References
  1. "The Apex Theory". AllMusic. Retrieved April 4, 2012.
  2. "Andy Khachaturian".
  3. 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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