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Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox cover System Of A Down classic Chop Suey!

"This really is a belter…" Watch Robert Fripp, Toyah Willcox and guitarist Sidney Jake tackle System Of A Down's classic Toxicity single Chop Suey! – complete with props.

Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox cover System Of A Down classic Chop Suey!
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Emily Carter

King Crimson's Robert Fripp, Toyah Willcox and guitarist Sidney Jake are back with a huuuuuge Sunday Lunch cover this week: System Of A Down's classic Toxicity single Chop Suey!.

The trio state that their latest effort "really is a belter", with Robert channeling guitarist Daron Malakian covered in fake tattoos just like he is in the single's iconic video, and Toyah bringing out the props: a paint brush for the lyric, 'Grab a brush and put a little make-up,' and some keys (of course) for the line, 'Why'd you leave the keys upon the table?' Love the preparation for this one, guys!

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Late last year, the Chop Suey! video surpassed an incredible one billion views on YouTube, joining the likes of Linkin Park and Guns N’ Roses as just one of a few bands who've reached that milestone.

Toyah and Robert's effort isn't quite there yet, of course, but let's give it some time…

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