System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan spoke with Metal Hammer about the top 10 albums that changed his life, ranging from Metallica to The Who. For each album he explains why the album was so important to him and how the connection that was established.

You can view Dolmayan’s list below:

Pink Floyd,  The Wall
Radiohead, OK Computer
Iron Maiden, Powerslave
Faith No More, Album Of The Year
Slayer, South Of Heaven
Metallica, …And Justice For All
Chicago, VII
The Beatles, John’s Personal Beatles Mix Tape (his own personal playlist)
Rush, Hemispheres
The Who, Quadrophenia

View the entire article here for each breakdown. Dolmayan recently dropped a new solo record titled These Grey Men. Pick up your copy here.