"Hypnotize" is the fifth studio album by the American heavy metal band System of a Down, released on November 22, 2005. It came out six months after the release of its companion album, Mezmerize, and the two albums were originally intended as a double album. Both Mezmerize and Hypnotize debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing the band's continued commercial success.
Hypnotize features a mix of heavy metal, alternative metal, and progressive elements, with the band continuing to explore themes of politics, war, and social issues. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was praised for its ambitious sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Songs like "B.Y.O.B." (from Mezmerize) and "Hypnotize" (from the album's title track) became iconic in the band's catalog.
The dual release of Mezmerize and Hypnotize marked a peak for System of a Down's popularity, solidifying their place as one of the most influential and innovative heavy metal bands of the early 2000s. The albums represented the band's last major release before they went on hiatus in 2006.
