Things around the System of A Down camp have been relatively calm over the last six years with the band taking a well-needed hiatus. In that time lead singer Serj Tankian and band mates Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan have worked on various side projects including Serj’s solo project and Scars on Broadway respectively. In 2011 however, they fell back under the System Of A Down umbrella for a series of live shows, but still no new music. This year saw SOAD perform at the well-known Heavy MTL festival and now have a slew of dates with the Deftones on tap for the band this Summer. Drummer John Dolmayan sat down with PureGrainAudio.com to discuss both shows and the band’s future plans.
Scars On Broadway have been silent for a few years. Will you gear up that band again anytime soon?
Dolmayan: That’s a fair question, but I’m no longer involved with Scars On Broadway, but Daron (Malakian) is and is in the process of making, recording and releasing an album (in fact as we speak). So, you will definitely hear some Scars On Broadway within the next four or five months.
Outside of System and since you’re no longer involved with Scars is there anything else from you the fans can look forward to?
Dolmayan: They definitely can. I’m doing things outside of music…
Read the full interview HERE
Credit: systemofadownlive
August 16th, 2012 at 11:47 pm
insane I wonder who Daron will get to replace John wow just got a bad taste in my mouth writing that now
at least will have some scars by New Years :)
August 19th, 2012 at 12:55 am
Yea I’m really gonna miss John’s drumming on scars tracks. But… we’ll see, I really like this band.
August 21st, 2012 at 1:05 pm
Sad news, I think John was great in Scars and it was just awesome to see that partnership between him and Daron…
I’ve been actually waiting for this CD a long time and I really hoped it came out this summer due to what Watermann said, seems we’ll have to wait another 4 months to get something…
August 21st, 2012 at 1:57 pm
I dont really care anymore,this is a joke. I hope Daron is reading this, you show no respect to the people that made you who you are as an artist Mr. Malakian. It is not about releasing an album it is about not giving a fuck about Scars fans. So if you dont give a fuck once i dont give a fuck twice. You can shove your album in you ass if you like.
Thanks and this is my last comment in this website.what a shame…
August 23rd, 2012 at 8:41 am
You’re going to regret those comments once you hear the new album in a couple of months bra! Daron is a musical genius. With his reputation do you honestly think he won’t find an awesome drummer to replace John? No worries here, just sit back and enjoy the ride to the new album.
September 2nd, 2012 at 2:59 pm
now that sucks.
September 7th, 2012 at 12:57 am
I agree with sCaRs FaN. sCaRs FaN tells the truth. Kourkoutsiellos is a jerk and a douchebag.
September 7th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
@Scars Big Time thanks mate!!!! You forgot to say that am an asshole as well!
September 7th, 2012 at 7:03 pm
looks like you made another comment, lol
September 9th, 2012 at 2:58 am
I totally understand why John could be leaving the band.And I’m absolutely sure it’s out of personal reasons and not because Daron kicked him out,he couldn’t have done that.Besides as you see someone posted in the SoB north American tour with Deftones that John will be playing some shows with Scars.
But if he replaced one of the other members,I’m gonna buy the album,but won’t be going to any lives
September 10th, 2012 at 11:49 am
Personally I’m excited to see who’s going to be part of the band! Gonna be at the Irvine show, will post an update as soon as I know!! I’m sure they’ll sound as amazing as ever
September 12th, 2012 at 10:36 pm
Say hello to your new drummer scars fans!!! Jules Pampena http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150991899576653&set=a.110068316652.106669.57292901652&type=3&theater