SYSTEM OF A DOWN have finalized the track listing for the first half of their upcoming double album, "Mezmerize/Hypnotize". "Mezmerize/Hypnotize" will be released in two instalments over six months, with the first half, "Mezmerize", due out on May 17 through American/Columbia.

According to NME.com, both albums were produced by Rick Rubin along with guitarist Daron Malakian, who explained the reasons behind putting out a double set: "When we started recording, we were focussed on making every song the best it could be, to really give a thousand percent to every single track.

"Doing a two-album set never entered into our thought process. But when we looked at all the songs we had and arbitrarily tried to choose 'the best' 14 for one album, we realized that they all connected with each other. We didn't chase this idea, it chased us."

"Mezmerize" track listing:

01. Soldier Side (Intro)

02. B.Y.O.B.

03. Revenga

04. Cigaro

05. Radio/Video

06. This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song

07. Violent Pornography

08. Question!

09. Sad Statue

10. Old School Hollywood

11. Lost In Hollywood

12. Lonely Day

SYSTEM OF A DOWN shot a video for their new single, "B.Y.O.B.", last weekend in downtown Los Angeles with director Jake Nava, who has helmed mainly pop and R&B clips over the years.

"B.Y.O.B.", an acronym for "Bring Your Own Bombs", is about the business behind war, among other topics.