Behind the Scenes with Shavo Odadjian and Ashdown

There's something special about seeing the story behind the sound.

We're excited to share a fantastic new behind-the-scenes feature from Tone Factory, filmed during System Of A Down's European stadium tour, giving fans an exclusive look at the incredible bass rig that powers one of rock's most iconic bands.

The video explores the long-standing relationship between Shavo Odadjian and Ashdown, taking viewers backstage to discover the passion, engineering and friendship that have helped shape Shavo's unmistakable bass tone for more than two decades.

Alongside an in-depth look at Shavo's touring setup, the feature also includes conversations with our very own Dan Gooday, who discusses the evolution of Shavo's signature amplifiers, the heritage of the legendary ABM platform, and why moving air on stage still matters in an age of silent stages.

More importantly, the video captures what Ashdown has always been about - building lasting relationships with artists who genuinely believe in the products they use. It's a partnership built on trust, collaboration and a shared commitment to creating great music.

We're incredibly grateful to Shavo and System Of A Down for their continued support and for allowing fans this unique glimpse behind the scenes of one of the world's biggest touring productions.

A huge thank you also goes to Tone Factory for producing such a brilliant feature, and to Algam for helping make this collaboration happen. It's fantastic to see everyone come together to create content that celebrates not only incredible equipment, but the people, the stories and relationships behind it.

If you're a fan of System Of A Down, Ashdown, or simply love seeing what goes into building a world-class live bass rig, this is a must-watch.

Watch the full video below and take a look behind the wall of sound that continues to shake stadiums across Europe.