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System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian says Serj Tankian didn’t want to record Mezmerize/Hypnotize

System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian says Serj Tankian didn’t want to record Mezmerize/Hypnotize

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 12, 2018 | News

Back in December 2017, System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian revealed how the band doesn’t see eye to eye with their musical direction. Since then, we’ve been somewhat teased with the recurring question –  Will we ever see a new SOAD album? While drummer...
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian says Serj Tankian didn’t want to record Mezmerize/Hypnotize

System of a Down members appear to be working in the studio together

by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 9, 2018 | News

It’s been thirteen long years since System of a Down released 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize. While drummer John Dolmayan once gave us hope for new material stating that the band has fifteen fantastic songs written for a new record, he also admitted the new LP will...
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian says Serj Tankian didn’t want to record Mezmerize/Hypnotize

System of a Down update: New album coming maybe never, says John Dolmayan

by Bram Teitelman | Jun 11, 2018 | News, Updates

It’s been over 12 years since System of a Down released their double album, Mezmerize/Hypnotize. Since then, the band have toured sporadically and been involved with multiple other projects, and while the flames were fanned when the band said that they had...
Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway unveil new song “Dictator”

Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway unveil new song “Dictator”

by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 1, 2018 | New Music, News, Releases

At this point, we shouldn’t expect to hear anything new from System of a Down. However, there are members including Daron Malakian that are creating fresh tunes. Earlier this spring, we knew Malakian revived his Scars on Broadway project as he rebranded it to Daron...
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian says Serj Tankian didn’t want to record Mezmerize/Hypnotize

Watch Tina Fey sing System of a Down’s “Chop Suey” on ‘Saturday Night Live’

by Zenae Zukowski | May 21, 2018 | News, Video

Over the years, there’s been countless of artists covering System of a Down’s “Chop Suey.” Just last year, Motionless in White gave it a spin. During this past weekend, the song took a comedic twist when actress/comedian Tina Fey sang part of it on Saturday Night...
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Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’
Interview: The Devil Wears Prada’s Mike Hranica talks new album ‘Flowers’

  The Devil Wears Prada have never taken the easy route. Two decades into their career, the band continues to evolve while refusing to gloss over the harder parts of life. Their ninth studio album, Flowers (out November 14, 2025, via Solid State Records; read our...

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Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video
Megadeth unleash “I Don’t Care” video

Megadeth have dropped a Keith J Leman-directed video for their latest single, "I Don't Care." The track is taken from their upcoming, and final, self-titled studio album, scheduled to arrive on January 23, 2026. Dave Mustaine comments about the single: "How many times...

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Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits
Slayer announce 40th anniversary reissue of Hell Awaits

Slayer’s landmark 1985 sophomore album, Hell Awaits, will return next spring with a 40th anniversary reissue through Metal Blade Records.The follow-up to 1983’s Show No Mercy, Hell Awaits showcased a darker, more complex evolution of the band’s thrash sound, drawing...

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New & Noteworthy: Ridiculous And Full Of Releases 6/14/2024

New & Noteworthy: Ridiculous And Full Of Releases 6/14/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This Friday’s releases include new music from legendary artists John Cale and Fu Manchu, long-running bands Annabel, The Early November...

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New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024

New & Noteworthy: Theories of Releases – 6/7/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This first New Music Friday of June sees releases from veteran bands like Bon Jovi, Cactus and Evergrey, as well as Butthole Surfers’ JD...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024

New & Noteworthy: Releases of the Forgotten – 5/31/2024

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week will see new works from the likes of Buffalo Tom, Big Head Todd And The Monsters, Nestor, Shrapnel & Thou, the debut of...

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