Serj Tankian
15 metal artists who went solo and blew audiences away even more
Whether it’s a less than amicable split with their former band or an unfulfilled urge to pursue a different path of musical creativity, the biggest names in the metal world have tried going solo at one point. However, it takes a certain caliber of artist to hold up a career under their name alone, whether […]
20 artists who defined the sound of nü metal from past to present
Whether or not you lived through the golden age of MTV and JNCO jeans, the discovery of the nü-metal phenomenon was an awakening for any generation. Slamming orchestrated metal intensity in the same track as raw, off-the-cuff hip-hop energy sounds like a contradiction. In many ways, the genre seemed like a musical oxymoron that would […]
15 alternative artists using their platform and voice for positive activism
Today, there’s nothing more inspiring than seeing musicians and other public figures using their platforms to support great causes. In the alternative scene, it’s fairly common for song lyrics to offer commentary on social and political issues. Fortunately, it’s becoming just as common to see artists taking things one step further by taking action. We’re […]
13 new songs you need to hear from SWS, girl in red, Magnolia Park and more
This week has seen new music from all across the world and from different genres. From mxmtoon soundtracking a popular video game to pop-punkers Magnolia Park collabing with some big names in the scene, the music released this week will definitely not disappoint. Check out the new songs released this week in March below. Read […]
Serj Tankian drops scrapped SOAD song "Elasticity" off of his new solo EP
As promised, Serj Tankian has released his new song “Elasticity,” off of his upcoming solo EP that is full of scrapped System Of A Down material. On Friday, Tankian debuted a poignant new music video for the EP’s title track that offers a glimpse into his new solo project. Read more: Humans may get Elon […]
Serj Tankian teases unreleased SOAD song off of his new solo EP—listen
For years now, System Of A Down fans have been patiently waiting for the band to finally drop another full-length album. However, creative differences between the band members have caused their next album to be severely delayed. Now, it looks like Serj Tankian is using some of this unreleased material for his new solo EP […]
Hear Tom Morello and Serj Tankian cover this Gang Of Four classic
Tom Morello and Serj Tankian are treating Rage Against The Machine and System Of A Down fans to another collaboration. Both Morello and Tankian are among the artists featured on The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four. Together, the rock musicians are taking on the Gang Of Four classic “Natural’s […]
Here’s why System Of A Down released their first new music in 15 years
System Of A Down are officially back with their first new music in 15 years. On Friday, the band debuted two new songs “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” which address the ongoing conflict in Artsakh and Azerbaijan. Read more: 13 of Tool guitarist Adam Jones’ limited-edition Les Pauls were stolen It’s hard to believe it’s […]
Why it took 8 years for MSI’s Jimmy Urine and Serj Tankian to drop an LP
As the ringleader for electro-punk avatars Mindless Self Indulgence, Jimmy Urine shook things up. His twitching, stuttering programming style raised his band’s notoriety in the planet’s electronic-rock scenes. But even the most groundbreaking artists get tired of being ahead of the curve. Which is why Urine (aka James Euringer) and his wife, Chantal Claret (ex-Morningwood), […]
System Of A Down drummer slams “cancel culture” after bad store review
Earlier this week, a customer left a negative review on John Dolmayan‘s Torpedo Comics’ Facebook page. Now, the System Of A Down drummer is calling out the review saying it includes “fascist tactics” and “cancel culture.” Read more: Travis Scott’s McDonald’s collab is confusing employees and the internet Dolmayan has shared some controversial comments in […]
19 songs influenced by horror movies not written by the Misfits
Beginning with their 1979 single “Night Of The Living Dead,” the Misfits have made a career of mining classic, cult and B-grade movies for fodder for their hard-driving, melodic brand of patented horror punk. With results ranging from the sublime fury of the classic Glenn Danzig-fronted lineup’s “Astro Zombies” to the unabashedly ridiculous “The Devil’s […]
System Of A Down drummer calls Black Lives Matter a "propaganda tool"
System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan seemingly likes to court controversy. The drummer dismissed the Black Lives Matter movement as a “Democratic party fundraiser and propaganda tool.” Dolmayan was on Instagram responding to the murder of Secoriea Turner. The 8-year-old girl was killed when unidentified assailants opened gunfire on the car she was riding in. […]
System Of A Down’s drummer calls defunding police “the stupidest thing”
Amidst all of the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests following the wrongful death of George Floyd, many are demanding that police forces nationwide be defunded. Now, System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan is voicing his opinion on the matter. In a new 14-minute video, Dolmayan says that the defund the police movement is “the stupidest […]
Record Store Day 2020 offers vinyl from MCR, Post Malone, I9K and more
Record Store Day officially marks its 13th year April 18. Like all the years preceding it, there’s always something to get collectors excited. With planned releases from My Chemical Romance, Post Malone and Asking Alexandria on tap, none of your collector friends are going to sleep in on this particular Saturday. Let’s start with the […]
Senses Fail vocalist Buddy Nielsen shares the best Bernie Sanders meme yet
We don’t ever remember a time when Senses Fail founder Buddy Nielsen shied away from anything. And we know better than to think the outspoken frontman was going to start keeping it chill in an election year. On the band’s Twitter account, Nielsen posted a meme in support of Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders. Sanders’ visage […]
John Dolmayan (System Of A Down) on the weirdest Eminem cover ever
The long-overdue solo debut from System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan is filled with great songs and truly timeless classics. Granted, he didn’t write any of them. But that’s half the point of recording a covers album. Since the songs were already written, maybe These Grey Men should have arrived long before its Feb. […]
Top 50 metal songs from the past 20 years
Metal has come a long way across the past two decades. From breaking away from the ’90s nü-metal boom into the new wave of American heavy metal and the shift to metalcore, deathcore and hardcore taking over once that scene started to fizzle out, there have been a ton of developments from bands both old […]
Top 10 times metal musicians got involved in politics
Metal has been inherently political since the dawn of the genre. This is apparent in the lyrics, the imagery and the overall personas of countless musicians. But sometimes their involvement goes beyond the music. Whether it’s becoming a politician themselves or fighting against movements pushed by government officials, metal musicians have been a focus in […]
Tom Morello, Serj Tankian perform touching Chris Cornell tribute
Audioslave and Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello took the stage with System Of A Down’s Serj Tankian to perform a tribute to the late Chris Cornell. The Soundgarden and Audioslave frontman died two years ago on May 18, so the tribute at Sonic Temple this weekend was almost to the day. Read more: ‘Chilling […]
System Of A Down guitarist cites "creative differences" for album delay
System Of A Down fans have been eagerly awaiting any news on the band’s long-awaited new album which would mark the first new music since 2005’s Hypnotize and Mezmerize albums. Now, guitarist and songwriter Daron Malakian has provided fans with another update, claiming frontman Serj Tankian is the reason for the delay. Read more: Slipknot unveil masks in new “Unsainted” video, announce […]
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