The album's sound is characterized by its heavy, complex riffs, and socially conscious lyrics, which tackle topics like war, politics, and social inequality. The album features some of the band's most popular songs, including "Chop Suey!", "Toxicity", and "Aerials".

The album received several awards and nominations, including a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Album. "Toxicity" has been certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and is widely considered one of the best albums of the 2000s.

Released on September 4, 2001, "Toxicity" is the second studio album by Armenian-American heavy metal band System of a Down. The album was a massive commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and receiving widespread critical acclaim.