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=== AcHoZeN ===
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Odadjian started a side project in May 2006 named [[AcHoZeN]]. AcHoZeN is the musical alliance between Odadjian, [[Wu-Tang Clan]] founder [[RZA]], [[Kinetic 9]] (aka: Beretta 9 from [[Killarmy]]), and up-and-comer, the [[Reverend William Burke]] from Chicago. Achozen's mantra is:

{{blockquote|"Many shall come, only a few shall be Achozen."}}

The four principal members feel that their unique sound is not only spiritual in nature, but a new genre of "heavy hip hop," not "rap-metal." There are no heavy guitars on the album, but the sound is genre-blending. Most of the Achozen album was recorded at one of Odadjian's two studios and were also produced by him. The bulk of the beats were created by Odadjian (only one or two samples were used on the entire record) who also played live instruments throughout, including bass and sitar. RZA, who contributed his share of beats, Kinetic 9 and the Reverend William Burke sing a majority of the vocals and lyrics, which are, according to Odadjian, "some of the most innovative, poetic and righteous words and vocals that I've ever heard." Odadjian's vocals can also be heard on the AcHoZeN tracks "''Deuces''," ''"Salute/Sacrifice,"'' and other songs on the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105342 |title=Blabbermouth: System of a Down Bassist to Perform at WeThePeople Festival |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |access-date=July 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531213225/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105342 |archive-date=May 31, 2011 }}</ref>

[[File:OdadjianDiggs.jpg|thumb|left|Shavo and [[The Rza]] performing live music from Achozen]]
Achozen's debut features an eclectic array of guest performers that includes Funk-master [[George Clinton (funk musician)|George Clinton]], [[Red Hot Chili Peppers]]' guitarist [[John Frusciante]], Wu-Tang affiliate [[Killah Priest]], Wu-Tang founding member [[GZA]], emcee [[Sick Jacken]] from [[Psycho Realm]], and Angolan rapper Leggezin Fin.

The music of Achozen is described by one writer as a cosmic experience in hip-hop:

{{blockquote|AcHoZeN is space hip hop, rap without a coast or even a planet. Instead, each song revolves around a solar system of feeling. The album explores and exorcises a spectrum of emotions, as each track delves into either pain, ecstasy, hate or hope. Utilizing sitar and violin, Shavo breaks the mold, playing live instruments across the album, as he constructs beats with a cosmic fluidity.<ref>[http://www.second-walk.com/jfhome.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1211113131&archive=&start_from=&ucat=4& "Achozen: a name to remember"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110530114008/http://www.second-walk.com/jfhome.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1211113131&archive=&start_from=&ucat=4& |date=May 30, 2011 }}</ref>}}

Odadjian has described AcHoZeN as "a musical revolution. It is not just a band, it's a way of thinking." RZA and Odadjian anticipate upcoming tours.  Achozen also appears on the major motion picture, [[Babylon A.D.]], on which AcHoZeN song "Deuces" is heard blaring at the introduction of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809805797/cast |title=Babylon A.D. Movie Details/Cast |publisher=Movies.yahoo.com |access-date=July 18, 2011}}</ref> [[AcHoZeN]]'s first live show was at the Key Club in L.A on December 1, 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/System%20of%20a%20Down_s%20Shavo%20Odadj/ |title=System of a Down's Shavo Odadjian: The Gibson Interview |publisher=Gibson.com |date=June 24, 2008 |access-date=July 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110804213422/http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/System%20of%20a%20Down_s%20Shavo%20Odadj/ |archive-date=August 4, 2011 }}</ref>

On Friday, November 13, 2009, the second AcHoZeN track ''"Salute/Sacrifice"'' was released exclusively as a free download on Odadjian's online art district and networking site, urSESSION.com from the upcoming AcHoZeN debut album. The AcHoZeN album was anticipated to be released in mid-2010, but has yet to be released, due in part to Odadjian's commitments to System of a Down.<ref name="wuforever.com">{{cite web |url=http://wuforever.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2861:shavo-odadjian-releases-a-new-achozen-song-for-free-on-friday-the-13th&catid=2 |title=Shavo Odadjian Releases a New Achozen Song for Free on Friday the 13th |publisher=Wuforever.com |date=November 10, 2009 |access-date=July 18, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141223091755/http://wuforever.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2861:shavo-odadjian-releases-a-new-achozen-song-for-free-on-friday-the-13th&catid=2 |archive-date=December 23, 2014 }}</ref>

In 2015, the album was released as a compilation of 8 songs based on a boombox digital format. Potentially, more songs are to come as it has been stated that many more are mixed and recorded.