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John Dolmayan explains why System of a Down isn't recording a new album (2022)
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2023
- System of a Down's drummer John Dolmayan recently talked to Ian Scotto at the Battleline Podcast and revealed why the band isn't working on anything new for the last 15 years.
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Knowing now that John Dolmayan is a Trump supporter, i'm happy that there is no new album of SOAD, because i know that the reception of their music would never be same for me. I used to be a hardcore fan of SOAD, no more now. i mean, that's weird to be a drummer in a band where the lyrics are clearly anti-war, anti-imperialism, and then go supporting a racist like Trump, WTF ! i felt so so deceived, cheated.
@@zizarami3270 you sir are an idiot
@@nosajevol9064 that is not an argument !
I was 16 when Mesmerize came out. SOAD was hands down my favorite band. I was obsessed by them. When they released two songs in 2020 I was litterally crying hoping this would finally lead to a new album. Now at 34 with two kids, a wife and a morgage Im still desperatly waiting
I think we're gonna be waiting forever then...I highly doubt there will ever be a new album at this point. Too many years are passing...
Omg this is also me. I seriously thought we would have gotten a new SOAD album before a new Tool or Queens of the stone age back in the day...
The Mars Volta got back together and made a new album before System for fucks sake.. There is a hole in my heart.... I used to love Serj's solo stuff but now it just makes me angry..
Same thing for me, 1 year younger. Blew me away
im 16 right now and im loving soad
Same here. That was the last blast of rock music. The last 2 rock albums I remember making HUGE waves were American Idiot and Mezmerize/Hypnotize. There have been great releases since then but that mid-2000s was the last time teens were still obsessed with rock. Once the 2010s hit, the scene just sort of petered out and the younger generation grew up impressed with that new pop/rap/country garbage.
System is a band that got to a point that is impossible to replace a member. Maybe if they did it in 2005 would be more acceptable, but now days it would be impossible and fans would hate that
Like rage against the machine
Who the FUCK would you replace though?
@@ventisette. Serj is the one they want to replace
Nah, even back then, when they were way more current, Serj was pretty much irreplaceable, as he is now, for better or worse. His performances live have been shit for 10 years. He obviously doesn't want to sing in a metal band anymore.
@@ZoeChan-s4j plus the Metal Hellsinger soundtrack, Serj can do it when he wants to.
I love Serj so much. I can’t picture SOAD without him. With that being said I also feel bad for the other members. They seem to want a new album a million times more than Serj, so maybe they should both go there own directions. Idk. Very crappy and sad to see as a fan
Very true..
Plus ngl serjs voice fell off big time. Dont get me wrong his voice is great but not for metal
@@airdren4592 yea even if his voice fell off during mesmerize/hypnotize album, I really wish he stay for a while n continue to make one more album. I'm sorry I love serj but his voice in his solo career and current voice is very bad
It's understandable to not want to do the same project for your whole life also. It would be great for them to come together again but if they don't want to it won't be good. Like you see with a lot of bands who keep continuing when they don't want to. Having a new singer makes it a whole other band to me. I also agree that they can make something really amazing SOAD together is a really interesting and unique band together. But I also understand the other members feelings about it also. I do hope they do make a new album one day. Even if it ends up being different as long as they felt what they were putting out I think it would be a good album.
Can’t they just create a new group w all 3 remaining members? And if Serj wants to come back make it happen in System
This is one of the most honest insider takes on a band's current status..... Most other bands would sugar coat things, or avoid the gritty details... This is a very interesting interview.
I'm honestly surprised SOAD lasted as long as it did. Every member is a standout, like a supergroup made out of people who weren't in famous bands beforehand. Every member is iconic and crucial to the band being the band that it is, and if just one member doesn't want to do it anymore, there's just no replacing them. Glad they put out the music that they have, at least.
Lol daron is 80 percent of the band lol super group
@@Dead-xk1lk I disagree. Daron may be a major creative force in the band, but you can't replace Serj's voice/chemistry with Daron, or the way any other band member plays or the things they contribute to the band as a whole.
They're all incredible at the roles they play in the band, SOAD is a rare modern band where most people who know them know the names of every member, what they play, and what they look like/sound like.
@um okay agreed they all add something especially serj his voice and harmonies are irreplaceable. Shavo on the other hand is not that good. Daron writes all his parts and shows him how to play. John is an incredible drummer but could easily be replaced and they would still sound good. Daron and serj are what makes system so unique.
I hope Serj comes around and does one more System album.
I'm also very thankful I got to see SOAD live in 2012.
Best concert I've ever been too!
This band has the potential to bring rock back to mainstream and cement their legacy as top 10 rock bands of all time but Serj don't want it :(
why doesn't he?
@@Ghaidaa he did an interview about it that you can find on this channel, long story short (as far as i know) serj and daron have different artistic views, also daron wanted to be “the leader of the band” and get more masters/money than the rest of the band which resulted in a power struggle
It isn't that Serj doesn't want it. Serj doesn't NEED it. His solo projects are successful. The rest of the band's projects have not.
@@vodokidd Dammit why would Daron want that? They already have a good thing going with him as the secondary singer
His sentiment on growing older with the audience is spot on.
I'm also a fan of Tool, so I know how to wait for an album, even if it never comes. Just keep listening to all their good shit and just enjoy it. Accept that they went out on a high note, and you'll never have to see the low note that bands USUALLY force themselves into, trying to meet a record contract deadline.
Exactly scars is great and serj is good aswell. Just like apc and pucifer on the tool side. I'd be crying if there were no side projects.
Tool is different. They tour like crazy. Lately I have seen them more than 10 times in just one year. It's one of the best touring bands out there.
@@stevemuzak8526 If you saw them 10 times in one year you probably saw them in 10 different locations on the same tour. They usually do one American tour and one European tour a year, if that.
What an intelligent and articulate person. Hats off to you, Sir, respect.
This interview can be resumed with one word : Loyalty. It's explicit that the 3 members are upset about not making an album and now even making one show per year. John said it all, it's all about loyalty with Serj situation. System of a Down would be unrecognizable today without Serj tho, they should've handle this situation in the past.
Also IMHO Shavo and John should've make his way to Scars on Broadway, it wouldn't change a thing in SOAD perfect discography and would upgrade SOB lineup. Just remembering that John was part of the band and basically if Shavo joined up at the time we would have a pretty solid band with Daron
@@victorbulbarelli9829 This is so true... John has helped to find the drums before if I remember correctly, and it has been perfect! It would not be surprising if their songs are amazing with them included.
See this is why it makes me pissed when I see people complaining that Daron singing more was the reason SOAD broke up. The situation is soo much more complex than that.
well, serj was pissed due to daron just wanting to take over both creative process and vocals.
@@JPX64Channel maybe because Serj was becoming shit.
serj becoming shit? how? maybe vocally you mean? daron wanted system to be daron plus 3 and serj refused to do so, so he left and that was it
@@JPX64Channel finally someone who understands what actually happened. I hate that Serj gets all the blame when it is so clearly Daron's fault for making the band about himself.
@@SB-py5iu And the publishing rights to songs.......
Serj: "I am just a man, fighting other men, for a band, for a band..."
Ego Brain
its funny cuz theyve never performed that song live, they ignore the song ego brain
😭
@@oui2611 its lyrics is actually "...for a land, for a land" not band
This dude commented it this way for making it meaningful to the situation (and making it a joke)
@@oui2611 they have. Once.
"All these new bands... Are going to understand What System is what System is" that got me 6 to midnight! I have my ticket to Sick New World, I saw them on their farewell tour, I could not miss this one especially with them headlining. I'll never forget what Daron said during the show either.. "WE WILL ALWAYS BE SYSTEM OF A DOWN" 🤘🏽
These guys fuckn killed it dude. Even being in their 40-50s back at riot fest years ago they blew everyone away and the rest of the artist with due respect out the water.
Grateful for the live experiences we still get. I havent got to see them since 2004, would love the chance to see them again
There's something I don't understand. It's always been said that Serj wasn't a metal guy, that he didn't grow up listening to heavy music, but it was precisely when Daron took more creative control that the band stopped being so heavy and started to be more experimental, on Mesmerize/Hypnotize . Wouldn't such a change be something Serj would like?
I think it's because Serj neither initiated or nor had a major hand in creating it.
@@SkyNetGeneral1 clearly a stupid reason you just gave 😂
Nope it was too pop rock for serj. Hes not a metal guy neither a rock guy. Hes an opera guy. After toxicity and steal serj already wanted to stop. The rest of the band had to beg him to make mesmerize hypnotize
@@julienouellette1920 i know serj isn’t a metalhead so to speak but that doesn’t mean he’s not into it i’m kinda the same way. he was obv into it enough to be the vocalist for this band and even in their demos and shit he was doing death metal-ish type shit sometimes, i’m sure part of the reason he was hesitant towards mez/hyp was daron talking more of the creative control basically becoming the second lead vocalist
This has always confused me. Serj on the first album was pretty damn metal. Why did he ever join a band that was at that level of intensity if he wasn't into metal?
i honestly appreciate how the choose to stay apart and be happier, instead of remaining as a band only to be unhappy, and having the music suffer as a result. mad respect
This is about as honest a band interview as it gets 🤘🏽👊🏽
One more legendary album would do wonders for their legacy, why can't this just happen already 😩
I have been in Camp Serj since the beginning. However, over a decade and a half later, as much as it pains me to say it, it seems the best thing would indeed be for the band to move on with a new singer, at least for the time being. I still agree with all the points of Serj's statement (have John, Daron or Shavo ever publicly responded to it?), but if Serj is so in favour of egalitarianism, he'll allow the guys to move on with good grace. However, as John says, they're still loyal to him, and the magic that happens when all four of them come together.
Yes they can get a new singer if it was 2006 not after they waited 17 years lmao. Maybe back then people would accept an album without Serj but after waiting this long, I know for a fact that a majority of the fan base would reject it and it would just ruin their discography
@@ZombieRoca I'd like to see more discussion about them recording new material as a three piece and seeing what happens.
@@samuelmcgovern That would just be Scars on Broadway 2.0
BLINK 182 DID IT
I like the first album they did with Matt skiba. Soad can do it, too. At least one album and release some or the old demos or live version with it.
If they replace Serj it simply won’t be seen or heard as a SOAD album because it wont be a SOAD album without Serj
Man it breaks my heart well never get a new system album 😭😭😭
Everyone's got their take and it's valid. As a truly hardcore SOAD fan, I say let them take a shot with another singer. They will find one with superb vocal qualities and maybe even some creative juice. Guys, please, listen to SOB and Serj's solo stuff and tell me, what reminds you more of System? With Daron, John and Shavo, you've got three passionate guys making music. Don't bother Serj with this, his heart is somewhere else, and it's alright.
Yup
Honestly, as long as Serj indicated he was at least "mostly ok" with this, I would be ok with it too. But, since SOAD belongs to all 4 of them, if Serj was really against it, that would be his right. (I don't think he would be against it though.. Serj is a pretty cool and open minded guy)
Nobody else has the talent to replicate Serj’s voice. The band is dead without him and all four guys working together. Sad but true.
@@mdtaylor2274 That is, if you want to replicate his voice. Me, personally? I don't. I preffer the other three guys and some other dude that they can get along with
I have seen them live this year and I was shocked how amazing Serj really is. His vocals are just brilliant.
There is no System Without Serj, they couldn't possibly continue without him. And if Serj doesn't wanna be in a band then why have they continued to perform live for 12 years
Scars on Broadway is literally system without serj
@@Tarik_Molotovi disagree, yeah I love scars but it’s not the same as soad
@@Tarik_Molotov sim, e é lindo ouvir o Daron
@@Tarik_Molotov Yes I know but John mentioned they could've tried to replace him which would never be possible.
@@Tarik_Molotovit's literally not. They have different drummer, bass player and vocalist..
John is a great guy and this is tough to watch. I hope one day they can work things out. They really were a perfect storm, creativity. energy, power, substance, great songs, awesome vocal lines and smart lyrics...John's drums were also outstanding and he just locked in that groove with Shavo. great band and so influential!
lmfao
They would definitely have to change the name of the band if they replaced Serj. It wouldn't be system without him. Same if they replaced John, Daron or Shavo. System is those 4 members, the end! But I would like to hear those songs. Too bad they can't just record them and thats it, if serj doesn't want to tour...at least we would hear those songs. An ep would be awesome!
One of the most revolutionary bands ever… forever fan here.
I agree with John, though I love Serj’s and Daron’s music, soad is just different
Why I love John always going to bat for the band
Scars on Broadway is still amazing and I'm so very appreciative of it!
yeah scars is is sick and serjs work is also good but it's still not system.
Ehh the 2nd Scars album was disappointing tho.
John Dolmayan is 100% honest. There is no bullshit here and sugar coating. Brutal truth.
Kick Serj and move on! Change is good and in fact inevitable. Do the best you can and keep rocking. Thanks for your honesty, John
but it's not SOAD without serj
@@czechistan_zindabad still better than nothing
@@HellAndRage The issue is Daron's ego is so big that if Serj isn't singing Daron has to do it.
Even if we haven't had an album every couple of years to help grow with, all us true fans still listen to the old albums, that's all we have, so it wouldn't be much of a shock to us. We can go from listening to hypnotize today and then hear what new stuff you have tomorrow. Only those that haven't listened to you guys in over 15 years would probably get that shock though as John said.
May it would be possible to bring a new lead singer into the band, back in the days
But, ya know, let's be honest, SOAD wouldn't be SOAD without Serj's amazing middle eastern voice and meaningful lyrics, with his work on songwriting along with the greatest songwriting process by Daron
Idk why they cant just start a new band with a new singer
@@enterpassword3313yeah me too, it certainly wouldn't be the same, but it doesn't have to be, I'm 100% convinced that they would produce brilliant music even without Serj, because the band is not only about the vocalist, but about spirit and creativity, and all 3 already have that, besides the already existing fans would also gain others, probably who would have fallen in love with the voice of the new lead singer, because I am convinced that they would choose someone who matches the spirit of the band
I don't think SOAD would be the same if you changed any member of the band! The band is a collective, each member brings their own energy and I don't think it would work if anything or anyone was replaced!!
Why are you ALL CRYING ? We don't care, even if it's not gonna be the same. Nothing can stay the same, grow up.
I love all 4 of you. Its sad that theres this issue. I hope you figure it out. The type of drums the type of voices strings and base. Its not soad without all 4 of you. We need all 4 of you! You gave us life, hope, fun, entertainment. SOAD 4 LIFE
That "me too" broke my heart
Serj doesnt realise all the shit he is doing now wouldnt be possible without System. He needs to pull his head in and make another album with the band that gave him everything.
I don't blame him for not wanting to be Daron Malakian's bitch.
It was very admirable of John saying this. They probably should have parted ways. From John's point of view your an artist the whole point is to create and try new sounds and styles of playing. Yes it's true that having a new singer wouldn't be the same but I can deal with Rage Against The Machine playing with Chris Cornell and modifying and adjusting their playing to melodies and chord progression. Yes there are few bands where it does work like AC DC or Alice In Chains. Love Serj would love to see him stay with the band but if they decide to go in a different direction with a new singer I welcome it. Change is a good thing sometimes.
My favorite drummer in hard music
i cant really imagine a different voice in SOAD other than serj's. theres something about it
Stop whining for god's sake. He's the problem, so he gotta leave.
If you have a problem, you fix that, right ?
Now, the huge problem in system of a down have a name: Serj Tankian
I've heard cover bands and bands in general that have a singer who sounds similar to Serj. The guy is not unique.
@@DanielCh9393 acting like they are trying to replace Maynard or Celine Dion
The truth remains to choose between Serj's voice or that the band no longer makes music once again. John, Shavo and Daron have potential, it would be a shame. It is somewhat difficult to explain the feelings
Mike Patton for System Of A Down
Honestly that's the best possible replacement if they had to find a new singer lol.
Yes!! Been saying this for 15 years
I was 12 when i got into system, the hypnotize music video got me hooked and ive been anxiously waiting for a new album ever since
Bro I was 8 and had no idea that is likely. But at least I had that last hype train if so.
Bro, I wouldn't mind if SOAD just did an instrumental ep of sick riffs and rhythms with occasional screaming from Daren and Shavo!
I encourage folks to seek out Serj’s comments on this from a few years back. I think it helps provide context and it’s not as simple as “serj doesn’t want to do it.” Many of the points he raises are extremely valid. I hope they can find a middle ground and make more art. I miss it.
what were his points
Comment #2:
For you so-so fans and ride-or-die SOADers, don’t forget, Serj didn’t want to record Mesmerize or Hypnotize. The band had to literally beg him to record those final two albums. His head was no longer there, even in 2004/2005. I know because I was there. Serj demanded that a new tree be planted for every lyric he was recorded singing on those last two albums. He had the rest of the band out there, day and night, planting trees. Risking there musical lives to save the environment. If you look closely at their interviews from that stretch of time, you’ll notice how dirty their hands and shoes were. Serj had and has his priorities all backwards.
Disagree there, buddy. Mesmerize and hypnotize our perfection.
Damn. It all makes sense now. No wonder they can't agree. Serj has been mentally hijacked by Hollywood.
Great questions asked and answered. No bullshit, thanks.
They could always have a whole different band with a new singer. Kind like the guys from Rage Against the Machine did with Chris Cornell and went on to form Audioslave. I think they could do that and just put System to the side incase Serj ever wants to do stuff with them again.
@🤟🏼🤟🏼🎤🎤💖
I like it🎉
Yep if they want to make music they could have done it without Serj, its kinda annoying to put it on Serj instead of just moving on and making a new band
I think Daron said it best in that podcast a few years back. That one with the wrestler that made Serj acknowledge why they went on 'hiatus', finally. Most bands have a natural shelf-life to them. 5 really good albums might just be it. Plenty for fans to be grateful for.
Being 14 when they went on hiatus and now being 31, I gotta say it's not that great to string along a fanbase like that. If you're still a band, great! Make music. If not, cool! Call it.
What’s the podcast or what’s the real reason they even went on hiatus. What’s Seth’s real reason to not want to make a new album?
Just love everything he said
..you only love once system..and for ever !!! Viva Armenia ♥️ john you are great 👍❤️
@🤟🏼🤟🏼🎤🎤💖
Respect 🫡
@🤟🏼🤟🏼🎤🎤💖
John is one of the coolest and realest dudes and a monster drummer
I love John.
Breaks my heart...
Much love John.
john is too damn reasonable a person man. i swear. id go to him for an answer before i would most anyone else on this planet cuz i know hes that reasonable and honest a person.
I still love you John.
We need a new band. Start a new project. They don't even have to get a new singer, they have enough vocal talent.
“We’re gonna remind them”… yes! 🙏
“1 show booked”
That really fucking sucks because i had hoped they would be at Sonic Temple, or literally any show on the east side..
Totally agree with his last point about growing with the band.
At the end of the day it’s 4 unique talented artists with their own ambitions and desires, and they grew apart creatively. Super understandable, sad, but ultimately we got some of the best goddamn metal on the planet from them, and if they’re done they’re done.
He's making many points here. We want to see them back in France. I never got to see them, that's my dream.
10:34 i feel that this era we have Serj and Darons solo work. That fills up that hole
Serj only released like three proper albums, the last one being 11 years ago, and 80% of the stuff he put out since then is total soundtrack crap or "painting accompanying sonatas" that God knows what the hell even are. Daron releases an album once every ten years. So no hole is filled, maybe a butthole.
@@beenalive1736 exactly lmfao
They do this like once every couple years or so. One or a few of them will do an interview or a social media post about why they can't buckle down and record something. And the answer has been well known for a while now. John wants to be optimistic about the future of the band and the songs they have but at the same time, another member will come in and say, sorry guys dont get your hopes up. Its disheartening to say the least and I truly see both sides of the coin here. There needs to be more compromise.
They should be making System of a Down feat. *whoever is the vocalist for a track or album*
In the meantime
I’m sure dudes would understand
I love this man.
There will never be another system of a down. Never.
John is the fucking man.
I don't know what to say, as a fan this makes me very sad. But if I think about it, they want to do something new, they have the motivation that Serj doesn't have for the band and... in part it is good to know that they want a new album for us, to imagine Serj outside of this is strange even so it is still incredible because they have potential, although it is SOAD and I could not get to see it as before... I don't know how to explain myself, it's a mixture of emotions Ahaha
I think the thing that sucks is that the others want to make new music, but the vocalist isn’t in it, and in this day in age without Serg it wouldn’t be the same today. Now what we could do is like a Soundgarden/Audioslave thing or Foo Fighters/Nirvana thing and just move onto a new project all together.
nah, there's more to that, daron wanted to do it but only in his terms, even being paid more than serj himself , wtf?
@@JPX64Channelwell he does write a lot of the guitar riffs and stuff
@@Fabulous_Killjoy0 yeah but serj's input was also as important, he also brought lyrics and music, they both are important but daron wants to manage it like if it was megadeth or something, or like john said, guns n roses like axl rose plus hired musicians.
creative formats are antithetical to potential. The dilemma of "do we push through or do we find another singer for an album or 2" doesnt exist... make System of B Down, where the instrumentals are made public domain, and singers can interpret, record, and submit a version.
now 10 songs become 1000. Fans can be close-minded to change, but if is the alternative is nothing at all, they will come around
shiet, if they did a project where Daron and Serj each recruit a rapper, give them context about SOADS differences, and send them to rap battle eachother... its just off the top of my head, but what do yall think?
the problem here is that these 4 are SOAD, even if you replaced serj in 2006, although it'd be more acceptable than today, it still would change the sound of the band, like RATM and Audioslave, two bands with a similar sound, but different approach because of the uniqueness of each singer. And we gotta look into it in a more personal way, these guys are older, they're wiser, and less adrenaline based, their friendship has lasted decades, you just don't throw aside a friend because of a band, like serj said in a certain interview, they value their relationship as brothers more than their relationship as bandmates. Imo if SOAD comes back, it'll be great, just to know they can make music together, if they keep doing these shows once in a while and stick together, i don't mind it, but if they kick serj now, it'll just be sad tbh, they're almost 60 now, they're not 20 and naive...
good he said this stuff publicly puts pressure on the band to do something
This was so interesting. I love system and this was the most information any band member has ever given on the bands status. Thank you.
definitely one of the most frustrating things of all time. Its so sad that here we are 2022 and we still have no new system of a down. The fans loose he nailed it right on the head the side projects are horrible. Together they are amazing apart they are just not there. Breaks my freakin heart
They did release 2 new singles at least for and donating funds to charity
They should hit up Maynard he's probly looking for another side project
nah he wouldnt sound good with soad
So many fans feel the same way as John. SOAD is an amazing band, and the fans are waiting and hoping, but that's what sucks!!! Without John, Daron, Shavo and Serj it's not SOAD. If it's not those four, then it shouldn't be done.
Damn, this is a very complicated situation and I would love to hear something new from them but nothing is black and white, everything is grey. On the one hand, we have members who really want to move forward doing newer and newer songs. And here, on the other hand, is their singer who is also one of the most unique and iconic of all time and his voice cannot be faked. For me, vocals and playing an instrument are different things. Because to some extent, I think that someone new can play like an ex-member. In the case of a voice........ you can't fake it, especially in the case of such a unique one.
And I will say that I'm not a fan of changing singers, because when I was a kid, I focused on them the most and replaced such an iconic voice with another one that may be good, but it won't stand out, at least it won't suit me. For example, Three Days Grace since Adam Gontier left, it's not the Three Days Grace it used to be. Maybe Matt Walst is not bad, but he doesn't have anything special about him, at least in my opinion. And the worst thing about all this is that it is not known whether SOAD will have the green light to release new songs at all.
Kudos to him
12:30 chills !
I just started listening to system in the past year and just assumed they all didn’t want to tour but I’m a little disappointed it’s Serg who is slowing them down hopefully they’ll play near me soon
System of down need to do a movie album
I would have total respect for you guys if you moved on without Serj. Obviously his vocals are extremely unique and cant be duplicated, but is that really such a bad thing? Sure some fans will throw a fit, resistance to change is quite common, as is clinging to the past. But a band is a living organism and it requires members to be unified in the direction you are headed, otherwise as John said "It is unsustainable" like any unhealthy relationship. Maybe it would have been better to do that back in 2006, maybe not.... impossible to know now. A new member would have the potential to create a new dynamic that matches with the rest of the band today, and if that doesnt fit into the same mould as their self-titled album, Im okay with that. Clinging on to the way things "were" doesnt seem to be beneficial to any member. Ill love you guys no matter what either way and I will always be grateful for the music you wrote in the past. And I look forward to seeing what you do in the future, even if it involves a lineup change.
The time does not stop, and one day will be too late and all will be lost
Listen to Serj's solo stuff then listen to Daron's. It's clear Daron is the main creative force behind soad.
Elect the Dead is about as good as the first Scars album imo 🤷🏾♂️
Exactly!
Simple. LET SERG HAVE TOTAL CONTROL OVER VOCALS AND LYRICS. I really think Darren trys to control too many aspects. Let Serg know he has control of those things and he will come around. Listen to me and things will happen.
Yeah, I took Serj's side a while ago. He's 100% justified in his terms (which aren't even that crazy, btw).
cant fkn wait for Sick New World gonna be crazyy 🔥🔥🔥
Whats that about?
@@julienouellette1920 there headlining that show in Las Vegas and im going
The thought of there being 6 years of unreleased material actually kills me.
I think the government has become extremely more corrupt without bands calling out the system. Maybe that’s why rock music died… was a hit job lol
@@roadrash2005 I honestly think the same...
Serj is approaching his 60’s! Which is hard for me to even fathom. A new album, I would hope, would reflect their maturations as artists. And I think fans would appreciate that growth in sound. I would also insist on Rick Rubin as producer. There’s a lot of moving parts. And as such, the more time that goes by, the less likely a new album becomes. How glorious it would be to hear a new album is in the works; would get so many people excited.
Everyone in the world: Give us more music!!
Serj: Nah.
God dammit Serj! Why do you do this to us !
This guy calls it like it is. Talks a lot of sense.
Come to Rockville 2023 lol
Breaks my heart. C'mon on Serj, ffs.
John is such a class act.
"Loneliest day of my life" is so bad it should have been a scars on Broadway song.
...really glad they stopped making records when they did. Most Mesmerized/Hypnotized felt like System of a Darren.
Damn he's pretty honest in this, it is really sad how band relationships always diverge in some way.
Whatever they do will be good and I trust them, as always! They are great, although hearing that they can get someone new if it has put me off quite a bit....
I can't picture anyone replacing Serj in that band. His vocals made that band and I highly doubt anyone could fill his shoes.