Source – Ultimate Guitar

Serj Tankian says System of a Down have discussed how to deal with a potential reunion – and even though they haven’t agreed whether or when to do it, they know how they’ll tell the world.

The singer eels he’s been misquoted in stories which say he’s working on a jazz album, and System fans are underestimated when it comes to understanding his solo career.

Tankian tells Rock Radio’s Andrew Watson: “I’m not working on a jazz album at all. My album is orchestral rock, a very different thing. I’ve written a jazz opera, though, and it will open in Cambridge, Massachusetts, soon. It’s two different things.

“I’m asked if I think System fans might be bewildered with the solo work I’m doing. That’s not giving our fans enough credit. They like more than just heavy metal music – so do most people. So they’ll find it quite easy to get my music, and come with me if they want to.”

SOAD bassist Shavo Odadjian last week hinted a reunion could be on the cards, even though Tankian has commented he’s happy with his solo work. But he confirms the subject has been raised.

The frontman says: “If we decide to do it, the first people to find out will be our fans, on the website. We’ve all agreed that as a band.”

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Source – Topix

It seems everyone has an opinion on the melodramatic, bizarre, entertaining, memorable, sad and disheartening event that was Guns N’ Roses headline slot at Reading 2010. Serj Tankian was not even on site but even he’s got a view!

“I find it ridiculous that promoters who have been burnt so many times before still attempt to bring the same act back,” he reasoned before his set at Reading.

“Promoters should just lock him out, the band haven’t turned up on time, they’ve caused a bunch of riots in the past, I don’t know what kind of contract they have or if they are paying him still but it’s just not fair on any other professional playing any other timeslot at this festival.”

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Source – The Serj Tankian Message Board

Question 1: What is your opinion on the Mosque being built near ground zero?

Serj: Something like this would only be an issue in America. Most people in the world recognize the difference between a whole religion and a group of terrorists. Not Pat Buchanan nor Sara Palin though apparently.

Question 2: At the end of ‘Empty Walls’ it sounds like you’re screaming “Fuck your empty walls!” over and over again in the background. If so, how did they allow it on the radio?

Serj: It’s subliminal so they never really “heard” it. But you’re right. That’s exactly what I say.

Question 3: Did you ever try and make symphonic versions of ‘The Unthinking Majority’ or ‘PTLAPTA’– or did you just assume they were too different to convert into classical sounds?

Serj: The latter.

Question 4: Being a vegetarian, do you have a favorite meal that you enjoy creating? And do you have any advice for people who are just starting out as vegetarians on how to make it work for them?

Serj: I’m a pescatarian but used to be all veggo. There are many amazing veggie restaurants all over the world now but cooking it yourself is the best. The most important thing is to have fresh, organic, non-GM produce that’s freshly picked for any meal.

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