odadjian's directing style implements surreal atmospheric themes and integrates innovative methods in filming, inspired by rod serling (twilight zone). odadjian's serling-esque style is apparent in system of a down music videos "aerials," "question," and taproot's video -also directed by odadjian – "mine." on may 15, 2007, it was revealed that odadjian would be directing the first video from bad brains's album "build a nation". odadjian makes an appearance at the end of the concert video with frontman h.r. the two are seen charismatically walking stage side, conversing and smoking together. odadjian also directed the tv spot and launch trailer for the 2015 video game "mortal kombat x", which features his band's signature song "chop suey!".