Watch System Of A Down members perform ‘Aerials’ with covers band

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System Of A Down vocalist Serj Tankian and drummer John Dolmayan have joined covers band Médium for a performance of SOAD’s 2002 single ‘Aerials’ – watch footage below.Tankian and Dolmayan were reportedly in Mexico to celebrate the latter’s 50th birthday with their families, and Médium were booked to play the party.In the fan-shot footage Dolmayan can be seen behind the drum kit for the ‘Toxicity’ track but is soon joined by Tankian after a little encouragement from his wife.Following the performance the band reportedly took to social media and said (via Remezcla): “One day they tell you that you’re going to play at a dinner for System Of A Down, and the next you’re playing alongside them.

Without a doubt, one of our best experiences.”Earlier this month Dolmayan spoke about his frustration at the lack of new music from System Of A Down.“We still have something to give to the world.

And when you put something out that actually makes an impact, you’re, like, ‘Why aren’t we doing this all the time?’ And then I go down the rabbit hole of frustration and anger.”“We have this gift that came from God or wherever, and we’re squandering it.

It’s an insult to everybody else that tries to make it in whatever endeavour they’re trying to make,” he added.Over the past few years Tankian has been vocally critical of Donald Trump’s presidency, saying he’s “never seen a president suck so much” while Dolmayan called him “the greatest friend to minorities”.Speaking to NME about these differing political views, Tankian explained: “A good band always has a lot of dynamics.