Andy Khachaturian is the former drummer for System of a Down, singer for The Apex Theory until November 2002, and current lead singer of VoKEE. A drummer is a musician who plays the drums, particularly the drum kit, marching percussion, or hand drums. ... System of a Down (circa 2002) left to right: Serj Tankian, Shavo Odadjian, Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan System of a Down is an alternative metal band from Glendale, California, USA consisting of Serj Tankian (vocals, keyboards), John Dolmayan (drums), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals) and Shavo Odadjian (bass), and known... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... A picture of The Apex Theory in their original line-up. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... VoKEE performing at a California venue, the Troubadour VoKEE is a California-based alternative rock band featuring former Apex Theory vocalist (and System Of A Down drummer) Ontronik Khatchaturian (formerly known by the nickname Andy). Ontronik formed VoKEE in 2004 after leaving The Apex Theory in 2002 due to differences...
Three of the original band members (former vocalist Ontronik "Andy" Khatchaturian, bassist David Hakopyan and guitarist and current vocalist Art Karamian) are Armenian by heritage, which can be distinctly heard from their Mediterranean time signature.
Later in 2002, vocalist Ontronik "Andy"Khachaturian (who previously played drums for System of a Down before founding The Apex Theory) left the band due to differences in musical opinions.
Khachaturian is currently involved in a solo project and a band dubbed VoKEE.