I've been a System Of Down Fan since I saw an animation on StickDeath of Gitmo terrorist prisoners being slaughtered to "Toxicity." The video was good, but the song really stuck with me, and I've followed the band ever since. -EDIT- Upon rewatching, I realize that the video isn't all that great. But this was early 2002, so basically anything that showed terrorists being killed scratched that hate itch.
I know this is slightly off topic, but I'd like to shout out to Amy Winehouse, who has been drug free for nearly 6 years