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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Is 'Glad' DONALD TRUMP Is President Again: 'It Brings A Little Sanity Back'

In a new interview with Lilian Tahmasian, an Australian YouTuber with an Armenian background, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan once again spoke about the possibility of the band one day making a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. The Serj Tankian-fronted...

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SHAVO ODADJIAN On Why He Abandoned His Collaboration With JONATHAN DAVIS: 'It Didn't Feel Right To Any One Of Us'

In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian explained in more detail his surprising decision to shelve a collaboration with KORN's Jonathan Davis. As recently as April 2023, Odadjian reported that his song with Davis was g...

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SHAVO ODADJIAN Explains Why He Cut JONATHAN DAVIS From SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET Album

SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavo Odadjian has explained his surprising decision to shelve a collaboration with KORN's Jonathan Davis. As recently as April 2023, Odadjian reported that his song with Davis was getting ready for release as part of the self-titled debut from his new band SEVEN HOURS AFTER...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's 'Toxicity' Video Surpasses One Billion Views On YouTube

SYSTEM OF A DOWN's "Toxicity" music video has officially topped a billion views on YouTube. The clip, which was uploaded to YouTube in October 2009, marks SYSTEM OF A DOWN's second song to reach the milestone, after "Chop Suey!" hit one billion views in November 2020. The "Toxicity" video was co-dir...

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SHAVO ODADJIAN: 'If A New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Album Happens, It Needs To Be Amazing'

During an appearance on the January 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian was asked if there has been talk of him and his bandmates releasing a new studio album, two decades after the arrival of "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, w...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SHAVO ODADJIAN Explains Band's Heavier Touring Schedule In 2025: We Are 'Testing The Waters'

During an appearance on the January 23 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", SYSTEM OF A DOWN bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian spoke about last month's announcement that he and his bandmates added second shows as part of their one-of-a-kind massive stadium events this year. The run...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's JOHN DOLMAYAN Joins YAMAHA DRUMS As New Endorser

Yamaha Drums has announced that SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan has joined its esteemed roster of artists. Known for his precise, technical drumming style and complex rhythmic patterns, John adds his signature style and undeniable talent to the Yamaha family. "It is with great pleasure and ex...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announces Spring 2025 South American Stadium Tour

SYSTEM OF A DOWN will play a a string of stadium shows in South America next spring. The "Wake Up!" run begins on April 24 in Bogota, Colombia and concludes on May 10 in São Paulo, Brazil. SYSTEM OF A DOWN said in a statement: "Wake up, South America! We did. We heard you. We're coming." A ticket pr...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Adds Second Nights To All Three Stadium Events With KORN, AVENGED SEVENFOLD And DEFTONES

Due to incredible demand, SYSTEM OF A DOWN has added second shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey at MetLife Stadium on August 27 with KORN; Chicago, Illinois at Soldier Field on September 1 with AVENGED SEVENFOLD; and Toronto, Ontario at Rogers Stadium on September 5 with DEFTONES, as part of their...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announces Summer 2025 Stadium Shows With DEFTONES, AVENGED SEVENFOLD And KORN

SYSTEM OF A DOWN has announced three massive stadium events featuring DEFTONES, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and KORN. Produced by Live Nation, the performances will take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on August 28 with KORN; Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on August 31 with AVENGED...

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DUFF MCKAGAN And SLASH Join Forces On New Charity Single 'I Can Breathe'

GIBSON BAND, a revolving collective of musicians who join together to make music and raise funds and awareness for worthy causes, has released a hard-hitting new rock song, "I Can Breathe". The benefit single features rhythm guitars and piano from Cesar Gueikian, CEO of Gibson, with special guests...

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SERJ TANKIAN Explains Why He Left Out 'Sensationalist Stories Of Touring With Other Artists' From His Book

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, Serj Tankian, lead singer of the Grammy Award-winning rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, solo artist, composer, activist, painter, poet, and filmmaker, spoke about his recently released memoir, "Down With The System". Asked if th...

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SERJ TANKIAN Releases Music Video For 'Life's Revengeful Son' Song From 'Foundations' EP

Singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist and author Serj Tankian, lead singer and lyricist for the Grammy Award-winning rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has released the official music video for "Life's Revengeful Son". The track is taken from "Foundations", his latest EP of new...

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JOHN DOLMAYAN: New SYSTEM OF A DOWN Album Would Have To Happen 'Organically'

In a new interview with São Paulo, Brazil's 89 FM A Rádio Rock radio station, SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan and bassist Shavarsh "Shavo" Odadjian once again spoke about the possibility of the band one day making a follow-up to its "Mezmerize" and "Hypnotize" LPs, which came out in 2005. The...

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SERJ TANKIAN Releases Music Video For 'Appropriations' Song From 'Foundations' EP

Singer, poet, songwriter, visual artist, film producer, activist and author Serj Tankian, lead singer and lyricist for the Grammy Award-winning rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, has released the official music video for "Appropriations". The track is taken from "Foundations", his latest EP of new music,...