System of a Down: Last News

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said President Donald Trump has brought “a little sanity back” to the United States.The musician has been a longstanding and outspoken supporter of Trump since his first campaign for the White House in 2016, prompting tension within the band as frontman Serj Tankian, who is also his brother-in-law, has been a staunch Trump critic, even calling for his resignation at one point.Now, Dolmayan has given an interview with YouTuber Lilian Tahmasian in which he said he voted for Trump again in 2024 and was “glad” that he was victorious.“It brings a little sanity back,” he said (via Blabbermouth). “Irrespective of what you hear out there, it’s much more sane with him than it was without him. We need law and order.

Julien Baker has performed a cover of a System Of A Down classic with Jasmine.4.t at SXSW 2025 – check out footage of the performance below.On Friday (March 14), Jasmine.4.t was joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter and Boygenius member Julien Baker to perform a cover of System Of A Down’s ‘Toxicity’. The cover opened Jasmine.4.t’s set, which was then followed up by a performance of ‘Skin On Skin’, also with Baker.For the cover, Baker performed guitar and backing vocals, while Jasmine.4.t also played guitar and sang lead.

System Of A Down’s Shavo Odadjian has opened up about his shelved collaboration with KoRn‘s Jonathan Davis.The legendary metal band’s bassist and member of Seven Hours After Violet discussed why he decided to not release his joint track with the KoRn vocalist while appearing as a guest on the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3.As Blabbermouth notes, Odadjian had reported back in April 2023 that the song would be released as part of Seven Hours After Violet’s self-titled debut LP. However, upon its release on October 11 2024, the song was not featured on the album’s tracklist.“Morgoth [real name Michael Montoya – and guitarist of Seven Hours After Violet] had a chorus he had sang for [Davis] a while back. ‘Cause he produces a lot of bands, and he’s worked with Jonathan Davis.

System Of A Down have vowed to “drastically” switch up the setlists for their upcoming 2025 tour.Last December, System Of A Down announced their longest stretch of tour dates in years as they take over South America in April and May, and North America in August and September.The dates – all of which are sold out – will mark the first time since 2017 that the band are performing back-to-back shows for an extended period of time, having only played one or two shows a year in recent times.Bassist Shavo Odadjian previously said that these shows are meant to “test the waters” following years of one-off shows. “The relationships were not as great as they are now.

System Of A Down‘s Daron Malakian has opened up about a new album from the band, saying, “I’m not sure how much I want that anymore”.The legendary metal band’s last albums were their two 2005 full-lengths ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’. Though there has been no final word on if the band have a new album in the works, frontman Serj Tankian previously shared that a new System record would be a “fresh start in a brand new way”.Now, in a new interview with Rick Rubin, Malakian – System Of A Down’s guitarist/vocalist/songwriter – has opened up about the possibility of a new album from the quintet and how he’s actually not really a fan of the prospect.Speaking to Rubin, who produced the two albums alongside Malakian 20 years ago, Malakian said: “It would have been nice to see where the band would have evolved if we kept putting music out.

Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix has spoken about the band’s “boundary-pushing” new material, as well as their relationship with Bring Me The Horizon and commitment to mental health awareness.The frontman caught up with NME as the nu-metal pioneers kicked off the European leg of their ‘Rise Of The Roach’ tour – celebrating 25 years of iconic 2000 debut album ‘Infest’. The stint will see them play some of their biggest shows of their career, including a stop at London’s OVO Wembley Arena.As well as hitting the road, the band have also dropped the resilient anthem ‘Even If It Kills Me’ – their first new single since 2022 and taster their next album.

Serj Tankian has opened up about the time System Of A Down were “pelted with coins” by fans who were “raising Nazi salutes”.The incidents occurred when the ‘Chop Suey’ hitmakers went on tour with Slayer as opening support back in 1998. System Of A Down viewed the slot as a big opportunity since at the time, they had yet to release their debut LP.Though they were championed by many heavy metal fans, Slayer’s fan base was not too keen on the group’s slot at the gigs.

System Of A Down are taking their upcoming North and South American tours as a chance to “test the waters” – see what bassist Shavo Odadjian had to say below.Last month, System Of A Down announced their longest stretch of tour dates in years as they take over South America in April and May, and North America in August and September. The dates – all of which are sold out – will mark the first time since 2017 that the band are performing back-to-back shows for an extended period of time, having only played one or two shows a year in recent times.Speaking to SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk recently per The PRP, Odadjian shared that the tours will serve as a way for the band to see if they can return to a regular touring schedule: “We haven’t played a lot together for a while. We’ve been doing one or two shows a year since 2017.

System Of A Down‘s drummer, John Dolmayan, has responded to Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes joke about the band.Glaser served as the host of this year’s Golden Globes award ceremony on January 5. While introducing legendary actress Glenn Close – who was set to present the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama – the host and comedian listed a few of Close’s accolades and snuck in a mention of the Armenian-American heavy metal band.“To present our next award please welcome, from Netflix’s Back In Action, three-time Golden Globe Award winner, Hollywood icon and former drummer for System Of A Down, Glenn Close,” Glaser said.A post shared by John Dolmayan (@johndolmayan_)Now, Dolmayan has joined in on the joke and took to his official Instagram account to share a photo of System Of A Down with the 101 Dalmations actress’ photoshopped on his.

System Of A Down‘s Daron Malakian has responded to Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes joke about the band.Glaser – who served as the 2025 Golden Globes host last night (January 5) – went on to introduce the legendary actress Glenn Close who was set to present the award for Best Motion Picture – Drama. While introducing the actor and listing her accolades, Glaser took the time to sneak in a mention of the Armenian-American heavy metal band.“To present our next award please welcome, from Netflix’s Back in Action, three-time Golden Globe Award winner, Hollywood icon and former drummer for System of a Down, Glenn Close,” Glaser said.Malakian – the guitarist and second vocalist of System Of A Down – took to his official Instagram account to share a video of the moment and to add on to the comedian’s joke.“Bet you didn’t know!!!!Bet you didn’t know!!!!!Somewhere between our first drummer and John, Glenn Close was tearing shit up on the drums for us!,” read the caption of the post.A post shared by Daron Malakian (@daronmalakian)Fans took to the comment section of the post with some going along with the joke while others seemed genuinely confused.“True.

System Of A Down have shared details of a South American tour, taking place next spring. Check out a new list of dates and ticket information below.The new announcement arrives just days after the iconic metal band shared details of three one-off shows planned for the summer – a show in New Jersey with KoRn, a date in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold and a stop in Toronto with Deftones.When tickets immediately sold out at pre-sale, Serj Tankian and co.

System Of A Down are teasing something big on their social media.It comes just days after the iconic metal band shared details of three one-off shows planned for the summer – a show in New Jersey with KoRn, a date in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold and a stop in Toronto with Deftones.After tickets immediately sold out at pre-sale last week, Serj Tankian and co. went on to announce an extra date in each city, bringing their total number of shows scheduled for 2025 up to six.Now, amid the hype of the upcoming gigs, the band have shared a cryptic teaser on social media, hinting to fans that another big announcement is on the way.

System Of A Down have added extra shows to their upcoming North American tour. Find out the new dates and ticket details below.News of the 2025 live shows arrived earlier this week (December 9), when the iconic metal band shared details of three one-off shows planned for the summer.These included a stop with KoRn at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on August 28, a show at the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold on August 31, and a final gig at the Rogers Stadium in Toronto with Deftones on September 3.Other special guests lined up for the gigs are Polyphia and Wisp, who will perform at all three shows.Now, following tickets selling out at the pre-sale yesterday (December 11), Serj Tankian and co.

System Of A Down have announced three North American stadium shows set to take place next summer.The iconic metal band is set to perform three “one-of-a-kind” stadium shows with the first being at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on August 28, followed by a show at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on August 31 and the third and final show taking place at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, on September 3.Special guests include KoRn who will open the band’s East Rutherford show, Avenged Sevenfold at the Chicago show, and Deftones at their Toronto show. The likes of Polyphia and Wisp will also be performing at all three shows.Artist pre-sales will be available for those who sign up here and will commence on Wednesday (December 11).

System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian has spoken to NME about his new band Seven Hours After Violet‘s debut album, performing at Download 2025 and what the future holds for System.Seven Hours After Violet – a play on Shavo’s name – comprises vocalist Taylor Barber, guitarists Alejando Aranda and Morgoth Beatz, Odadjian on bass and Josh Johnson on drums. The project’s a markedly drastic turn from the music that System Of A Down fans are used to from Odadjian; it’s much heavier, at times leaning mostly into the stylings of metalcore.Earlier this month, the band were announced to perform at Download 2025 – something Odadjian is particularly excited and “so grateful” for.

Serj Tankian has recalled his time working on the last two System Of A Down albums, and said that he “emotionally checked out” during the recording process.The iconic metal band – which also includes Daron Malakian; Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan – haven’t put out an album since their two 2005 releases: ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’.Now, the frontman has recalled his mindset while working on the releases and explained how it led to an extended hiatus between 2006 and 2011 in a new interview with Metal Hammer.“I had a very unique relationship with the last few records because I had, to a certain degree, emotionally checked out of the band while making them,” he said.“Because of the push and pull, I became very passive. There was music I wanted to bring in that I felt like I couldn’t… I was in a weird place.

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has speculated a new album from the band would be “a fresh start in a brand new way”.The band’s last LPs ‘Hypnotize’ and ‘Mezmerize’ were released in 2005. The following year they announced a hiatus which lasted until 2011, when they reunited for a string of European festival dates.

System Of A Down‘s Shavo Odadjian has revealed in a new interview that he’s open to recording new material with the band.The band’s last LPs ‘Hypnotize’ and ‘Mezmerize’ were released in 2005. The following year they announced a hiatus which lasted until 2011, when they reunited for a string of European festival dates. Though they’ve toured intermittently since then, in terms of new music they’ve only released two singles: 2020’s ‘Protect the Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’.Now, Odadjian has said that his “door is always open” to making new music.

System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian has announced his new band Seven Hours After Violet and has shared his plans for a debut album.Seven Hours After Violet – comprised of Odadjian, vocalist Taylor Barber, guitarist Michael Montoya (aka Morgoth Beatz), guitarist and backing vocalist Alejandro Aranda and drummer Josh Johnson – are set to release their first self-titled LP on October 11 via Sumerian Records imprint 1336 Records. You can pre-order the limited-edition milky clear black galaxy 2xLP vinyl here.The announcement of their LP comes alongside the group’s release of their second single ‘Radiance’. The heavy track features thrashing drums with chugging guitars as Barber sings: “Radiant / I see you for who you are / Radiant / I see you for who you are,” in the chorus.

Deftones teamed up with System Of A Down for a one-off co-headlining gig – here’s what went down.The two bands took over San Fransisco’s Golden Gate Park on Saturday (August 17) which saw roughly 50,000 fans in attendance. The likes of The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS served as opening acts for the show.The show marked System Of A Down’s only live performance of this year so far aside from their sold-out gig at this year’s edition of Sick New World festival in Las Vegas back in April.Deftones took the stage and performed a jam-packed 15-song set which included their hits such as ‘Be Quite And Drive (Far Away)’, ‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’, ‘Digital Bath’, ‘Cherry Waves’ and ‘Change (In The House Of Flies)’.‘Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)’‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’‘Tempest’‘Swerve City’‘Diamond Eyes’‘Digital Bath’‘Needles and Pins’‘Cherry Waves’‘Feiticeira’‘Lotion’‘Rosemary’‘Rocket Skates’‘Change (In the House of Flies)’‘Genesis’‘7 Words’System Of A Down closed out the night and opened up with ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’, which was one of the two tracks they released back in 2020.

Imagine Dragons – has responded to the criticism the band have received for playing Israel and Azerbaijan.Last month, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian criticised the band for going ahead with their controversial gigs and shared that he has “zero respect for those guys”. The dispute came over a show that the Las Vegas band had plans for in the country’s capital city, Baku, which some perceived as being an endorsement of Azerbeijan’s authoritarian President Ilham Aliyev.Tankian had sent the group a letter last summer urging them to pull out of the Baku Olympic Stadium show.