System Of A Down - B.y.o.b. (official Hd Video) -

The video alternates between three main scenes to convey its anti-war message:

: The band performs in the middle of a street as an army of soldiers marches past them. These soldiers wear paintball masks with screens displaying commands like "DIE," "OBEY," "TRUTH," and "BUY" . System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. (Official HD Video)

The official music video for (Bring Your Own Bombs) by System of a Down was released on April 26, 2005 , as the lead single from their album Mezmerize . Directed by Jake Nava , the video is a sharp protest against the Iraq War, using the metaphor of war as a party in the desert. Video Concept and Narrative The video alternates between three main scenes to

: During the melodic choruses, the setting shifts to a vibrant nightclub where people are dancing. Directed by Jake Nava , the video is

: At the song's bridge, as Daron Malakian screams "Blast off! It's party time!", the soldiers storm the nightclub. They force the partygoers to wear the same brainwashing masks, which now display cartoons and television static. Key Production Details Director : Jake Nava Production Company : FM Rocks

: You can watch the Official HD Video on YouTube, where it has amassed over 500 million views. Watch the official remastered video here: System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. (Official HD Video) systemofadownVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2009

: The song won Best Hard Rock Performance at the 48th Grammy Awards.