System Of A Down's Controversial SNL Performance Sparks Outrage

During a 2005 Saturday Night Live episode, System Of A Down's performance of "B.Y.O.B." included expletives, causing controversy and drawing criticism from NBC. Despite the network's efforts to censor the song, a spontaneous expletive slipped through, leading to a statement from NBC blaming the band and its management. While there were no viewer complaints, it was suggested that the band would not be invited back to SNL.