It's not system of a down without him

@daivddemeree5368

27 күн бұрын

Exactly

@scottschroeder4920

27 күн бұрын

Agreed, they’d definitely need to change their name with someone else

@diabolikalm

27 күн бұрын

True. And we all have serj to blame. With his fake back issues! Never had any artist that young and with such a short career complaining. Nothing is stopping him for recording then! But he won’t! He claims its artists reasons but how many people have had a side project and still been able to continue with their group? Worth thinking about. Serj…. Is not a true artist. He is a whiner who has too much pride and ego because we gave him a lot of money.

@retrocobra2744

25 күн бұрын

Yeah it won’t be the same

@tiyanawilliams5070

25 күн бұрын

​@@diabolikalmwoah this seems insensitive 😂 given that he has given us music for YEARS. As a musician, but a human first, he is to say when he has had enough especially to nurture his health. Some fans are entitled that these musicians are to be on demand or command because of music. Life happens, btw

The fact they went so long to even decide on getting a new singer tells me they still respected him as their vocalist.

@jcreature11

27 күн бұрын

lol it’s cause they can’t find another serg u can’t replace serg it literally impossible, and it wouldn’t be System of a Down

@patientmental875

27 күн бұрын

@@jcreature11 Not only that nobody would want to do it. Gotta love those delusional fans, making up stories to make themselves feel better

@TRDarnell

27 күн бұрын

serj and daron are both too pivotal, they probably wouldnt sell out venues if either wasnt present on the tour

@jamesadamgleason9471

27 күн бұрын

Nice try. System nerds are enmasse​@@TRDarnell

@Michael-eu1mz

27 күн бұрын

​@@jcreature11serj is definitely original and one of a kind can't be replaced

I can't imagine SOAD without Serj. He really has a unique voice that just can't be replaced by anyone

@paeden5431

23 күн бұрын

Butthead, Butthead can sing like him

@carlosnieto226

23 күн бұрын

But they want to continue and he doesn’t. You can’t force someone to stay and continue just because of that. I’m sure Serj will still make music but the band also wants to continue making music

@isaiahholland5702

23 күн бұрын

Facts

@ruiner29

22 күн бұрын

Theyre gonna go with Adam Sandler

@roachmorphine8018

22 күн бұрын

​@@carlosnieto226 Then they should change their name.

Never realized System of A Down was so wholesome, that's actually refreshing to see how respectful they are to each other

@YOLO891

14 күн бұрын

That's usually how people are that live in places where death and bad things happen frequently your mind take a whole new outlook and attitude on life.

@davidlozano7546

8 күн бұрын

Enough with the wholesome word, geesh.

@onebadapple7733

3 күн бұрын

Litigation over royalties really helps people be civil to and regarding each other, particularly in the press.

Plutonium wedding rings, icicle stretchings, bicycle shoestrings

@scott9107

27 күн бұрын

One flag, flag number one!

@Cynic-0055

27 күн бұрын

I-E-A-I-A-I-O I-E-A-I-A-I-O, WHY!!!!??

@torridsaber

27 күн бұрын

@@Cynic-0055 As we light up the sky

@captainflappyarms8277

27 күн бұрын

​@@torridsaberIEAIAIO IEAIAIO WHYYYYYY

@Banshee_Queen

27 күн бұрын

These are a few of my favorite things. 😂

I wouldn't wanna tour either, that shit's a lot more work than given credit for

@cosmiceon

27 күн бұрын

Especially with back pain. It drains the joy away

@cliftonbrown4051

27 күн бұрын

It sucks

@diabolikalm

27 күн бұрын

It’s not nice but everyone else has been able to do it! And for longer! You want to make a living then that’s it. Or just get another job! It’s easier to perform for less than 8 hours unlike a real job which we all don’t like! Be an artist and not an entitled douche basically

@diabolikalm

27 күн бұрын

@@cosmiceon”back issues”. Meanwhile bands who have been more active on stage since the 80s are still here. It’s bs. What is stopping him from recording with them then? Think!

@wpizdets2640

26 күн бұрын

​​@@diabolikalmhow about, he doesn't owe you or the band anything and can do whatever he wants to do.

No way his voice can be replaced. That's what made SOAD so unique, in my opinion.

@Under-Kaoz

19 күн бұрын

There's many ways they can. For one, they get a new singer.

@MrunHide

13 күн бұрын

It was not only his voice that made SOAD unique. Just listen to SOAD, Serj's solo albums and Scars on Broadway. You can clearly hear that while Serj was obviously the voice of SOAD Daron was a major factor in their songwriting. Scars on Broadway sounds like SOAD without Serj while Serj's solo albums sound like something completely different .. with Serj. And I would certainly listen to more SOAD without Serj. Even more so if they get another interesting singer and it's not only Daron singing like with Scars on Broadway.

@YearningForTruth

11 күн бұрын

He can be replaced and i hope he does. He ruined system of a down

@YearningForTruth

11 күн бұрын

​@@MrunHidedude, daron made system and like 90 percent of the system songs. Daron helped teach music to serj. Serj is just a simp

@christianjames92

10 күн бұрын

@@YearningForTruth Then why did Scars never hit like SOAD?

Call up Mike Patton. He's always down to join a new band.

@sipenarekbecha7193

27 күн бұрын

😂

@brdnl3

27 күн бұрын

That would be interesting , in the best way

@bobbygoestoabyss6624

27 күн бұрын

That would be insane....Love that idea...

@Hijynx87

27 күн бұрын

System of a funk

@HowTheGodzChill

27 күн бұрын

That might work

John , Daron, and Shavo should just make a supergroup band with some experienced rock / metal vocalist

@trophyscene5015

24 күн бұрын

They should just use Serj's voice as AI vocals

@Steven-lb4bl

20 күн бұрын

Hawk tuah girl

@johnlombardo7816

18 күн бұрын

now that id listen to.. i really hope they don't try to move forward as a SOAD band.. it isn't possible to be the same quality as it has been ..

@ZEROGRAVITY80

17 күн бұрын

Yeah, just like what RATM did with Chris Cornell to make Audioslave✊

@joshuafult84

17 күн бұрын

@@ZEROGRAVITY80 Exactly. Scars on Broadway is cool but it would be interesting to see Daron in a band again where he isn't the lead singer.

No way they can replace him, his voice is irreplaceable

@trophyscene5015

24 күн бұрын

They would need to find another Armenian dude with similar genetic vocal possibilities. Which would be near impossible and not worth the effort.

@roberth4395

23 күн бұрын

Arch Enemy went through 3 singers, so did Nightwish, so did AC/DC and the list goes on.

@roachmorphine8018

22 күн бұрын

​@@roberth4395 But AC/DC wasn't any good without the original vocalist. Nor was Flyleaf or Lacuna Coil.

@daddyyu-gi-oh4330

21 күн бұрын

But they don’t release any music or tour, even with him they’re not exactly system of a down

@roberth4395

21 күн бұрын

@@roachmorphine8018 wdym about acdc? I think the way you worded your sentence makes no sense. Are you implying that the only good version of AC/DC is with the original singer and Bon Scott and Brian Johnson are not good? Or do you consider Bon as the OG singer? Losing Bon was tragical, but a lot of people like Brian's AC/DC

He cant scream anymore, he basically quit by going solo and darons reaponse was basically scars on broadway but everyone gets together a couple times a years like Thanksgiving to do a concert lol

@danteshollowedgrounds

27 күн бұрын

Damn

@georgeprice4212

27 күн бұрын

Yeah, but their “Thanksgiving” probably goes much smoother than most others’ “Thanksgiving” does!

@x360rampagex

27 күн бұрын

Except he can scream. if you listen to rehearsal within the past few years you can hear Serj scream. He went solo because the other members did not want to put out his songs as part of SOAD, so he released them himself.

@danteshollowedgrounds

27 күн бұрын

@@x360rampagex What??? That's crazy but also unfortunate.

@darkmarshmallow

27 күн бұрын

I saw them live in 2019. They still do a lot of shows, but mainly in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Even after 20 years without a new album they are still selling out arenas. Their performance was also amazing, they played for like 2.5 hours straight with barely any breaks between songs. Probably the most songs I've heard any band play at a single concert, and they still sound great.

The way we cling to all these 60 year olds says so much about new music.

@montez00ma20

27 күн бұрын

There is very good new Music. It’s just not very well known

@forgettablelisa

27 күн бұрын

It says more about your own state of mind, tons of amazing new music but most people cling to whatever they liked in their teens and twenties forever

@Madchris8828

26 күн бұрын

Great music out there but most of it is underground. The "popular" metal right now is borderline corporate trash played on every rock radio station because it has no teeth to it. Look further in and you can find some real gems.

@JesterMax24

26 күн бұрын

@Sir_Sway notice how they never "name something". I'll hear little bits and pieces of something compelling here and there, but overall it's brainless or soulless, and usually both. I tried "king gizzard" whatever tf...pass.

@dsbm8781

26 күн бұрын

​@@Sir_SwayI've been listening to black metal for the last 20 years.. I've never had a problem finding new music, there's literally 10,000+ bands.. Maybe you haven't found the right style of music for yourself yet...

Personally, I do not see a System of A Down album coming ever again, I don't see new music coming out ever again, I don't see them touring much at all ever again. The Band is too loyal to Serj, they'd never cut him out and they'd never move on without him. I hate to be that guy, but I was born in October of 2005, I have almost been waiting for new System of A Down since my birth. I am 18 turning 19 and a new record hasn't come since 2005. We got 2 new songs in 2020, but they don't feel really super important or strong as songs. I feel like they've simply given up on making new music, making a new album or touring properly. The only thing I can see them actually doing to change is removing Serj, but I doubt they'd ever do that. They never would, he's too much of a "classic," even though he sounds nothing like he did when they were writing at top shape in 2002.

@trophyscene5015

24 күн бұрын

His voice is one of the most unique I've ever heard in a band in my entire life, so attempting to replace him is utterly pointless. Flyleaf tried to do the same with Lacey but her voice is very powerful and too unique as well, so of course the replacement vocalist couldn't cut it and they stopped touring altogether. Three Days Grace? Same thing. Saosin? Same thing. I could go on and on about it, you just don't replace vocalists in bands - ESPECIALLY the ones with super unique sounding voices. The vocalist is the main member who holds bands together, it's just a fact.

@billythomas4527

20 күн бұрын

Lolll

@YOLO891

14 күн бұрын

I was lucky to be around your age when they where in there prime. I remember rushing home after school the day byob was released to burn a whole new CD on limewire to add to my existing Metal CD cause of course you couldn't just add 1 song to an existing cd and it was on dial up internet so of course it took ages but then it was like boom they disappeared no new music. Still listen to the same bangers that where on those cds. its cool to see someone so young rockin SOB still shows how good they are.

I’m so excited for the Golden Gate Park show

@blakeh946

26 күн бұрын

We got tickets too! So pumped!

don't even bother without Serj

@oceanzmusic

27 күн бұрын

agree , they might as well start a new band people will follow .

@danteshollowedgrounds

27 күн бұрын

​@@oceanzmusicexactly leave the old one alone and bury it.

@tdvcyt2534

27 күн бұрын

@@oceanzmusic And forget the SOAD discography? that's not fair for the band members and no one would care to see them live

@jarrettchristensen_music

21 күн бұрын

just get mike patton

Glad I got to see them in 05 didn’t realize they were basically done around that time

We need System of a Down as much as ever, RIGHT NOW.

@decayingautarch302

25 күн бұрын

why??

@Garrett12362

24 күн бұрын

​@@decayingautarch302"RIGHT NOW" is song lyrics from the song A.D.D. System of a down is great that's why

@decayingautarch302

24 күн бұрын

​ @Garrett12362 my issue is the word "need," why do we "NEED" them? i've been a fan since 2003 when i was in middle school. That being said, my taste/preferences have evolved since i first heard them in 2003 and even then i dont understand why we "NEED" them as a society. so again, why do we NEED them??

@johnlombardo7816

18 күн бұрын

That is why I still listen almost daily! haha

Why must a tour happen? Let S.O.A.D. be a one of a kind, album after album. But concert rare. That makes them worth so much more. Especially with Serj’ POV.

@Vastatio

27 күн бұрын

They haven’t released an album in 20 YEARS Wtf are you talking about?

@dishman4694

27 күн бұрын

@@Vastatio I was speaking figuratively. As in they need to record again. Not tour.

@joetroutt7425

27 күн бұрын

Touring is where they make money. Recording is where the label makes money after funding it all. They would essentially lose money only by recording albums.

@wobblysauce

23 күн бұрын

@@joetroutt7425 Yep, it is your money printer, but they already have enough to be comfortable and are not wanting for anything.

But what does Corey Taylor think about this

@jacob_trowbridge

27 күн бұрын

We will find out tomorrow 😂

@TheBonusHoles

27 күн бұрын

He's the replacement.

@FeverDreamRemix

27 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jacob_trowbridge

27 күн бұрын

@@TheBonusHoles he wishes corey taylor is amazing but serj is the goat better than jd better than m shadows…. Id put him on chesters level…

@islandofmisfityoutubers6734

27 күн бұрын

@@jacob_trowbridge ❤️

Serj is such a kind person. ❤

as a person who had horrible back issues, if you cant go on, move on and let others move on!

@the11theleven

27 күн бұрын

That's a super entitled thing to say.

@Digzitify

27 күн бұрын

@@the11theleven why? you got a better idea? You got back issues too and is an expert in the area?

@derekjordangregg7468

27 күн бұрын

Seth moved on a long time ago haha

@demongrunt7

27 күн бұрын

@the11theleven how is it entitled? If you can't do your job you should step out of the way. If you are able to return later then come back.

@diabolikalm

27 күн бұрын

It’s not about moving on. Many artists have had a side band or solo career and still been able to come back. Serj calls it “artistic reasons” but he is bullshitting! He doesn’t even care about the fans because he made his money and now is gone! Can’t even be bothered to tour! A true artist doesn’t limit his possibilities and he has been able to express himself in his solo work for a long time. The inability to work with others is the issue. Ego, pride.. its a downfall. I don’t like him as a person because im very good at people judging!

If SOAD is doing a new album, please use Mike Patton. If Serj can't do it, then let Mike do it. Their voices are quite similar to each other. Also Patton did a collab with the Crossover Thrash band S.O.D. / Stormtroopers Of Death featuring Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Dan Lilker. If Mike Patton did it with S.O.D. then he can do it with System Of A Down

@jarrettchristensen_music

21 күн бұрын

he might be the only vocalist that can properly replace serj

Thankful I got to see them in 99 🤟. They were on tour with Fear factory , hed-pe , and static x. Still one of my favorite concerts I’ve ever been to.

Unpopular opinion: I don’t want another System album. Their catalog is perfect, and anything where all hearts aren’t in it detracts from a great legacy. Better to finish early than stay too long.

@SupaCapitalism

27 күн бұрын

If they made a new album I doubt it would be good. The previous two were pretty bad.

@rubaidaallen2764

27 күн бұрын

I agree

@MorganAllison-bt9rn

27 күн бұрын

I think I’d have to agree, they have a perfect discography and I don’t think another singer will quite have the same effect as Serj considering how unique his voice is.

@jamesadamgleason9471

27 күн бұрын

Steal this was mid. Some Bangers 4 sure but not iconic

@derekjordangregg7468

27 күн бұрын

I agree I don’t want another system album but their catalogue isn’t perfect lol. Mesmerize and hypnotize is just ok

Seen them in maybe 99/2000. Barely knew them but they put on a killer show. Was a fan from then on.

Yeah I remember during Covid I went to see System in L.A. and when I got the tickets… good lord .. I was lucky to find an exclusive code on instagram and took an early lunch at work to order them on my phone and within that half an hour I almost didn’t get them 😂 they sold out quick as fuck …. It’s fucken insane bruh 😂

I knew we would never get another System album after Serj and Daron went on to do solo projects. I did get to see the band 4 times on their last 2 big world tours, that was incredible. In 2008 I also got to shows of Scars on Broadway and Serj Tankian. Scars on Broadway was pretty good, but Serj solo was bad...like fuck bad.

I seen them in 99 at Foxboro, Stadium, Massachusetts it was amazing 😊

Never say never. ZZ Top found someone that fit in with them.

@michaelbashford2733

27 күн бұрын

See also Fear Factory and Static-X

@RDnAC

27 күн бұрын

And AC/DC

@Chesterd2

24 күн бұрын

Dare I say, Van Halen.

It’s pretty rare to replace a singer and have it feel anything like the OG and for sure with this band. They should just go by a new name.

I loved their 2 tracks they released in 2020 but it felt like a bitter sweet situation because of all the suffering going on in Armenia and the Armenian people around the world.. Serj is my favorite SOAD member and if he doesn’t ever get together to make music wit System I’m fine wit that .. if Serj ain’t feeling it it’ll show in the music and they shouldn’t fuck their legacy up in that way…

I love System, but they are never going to be the same. 😢

When I was in high school I was obsessed with them 😅🥰 I love & cherish the Art they've made together and also understand & accept their personal life choices/decisions. I think things happened the way they were meant to. And btw Serj would never be replaceable & I feel that way about Daron, Shavo & John too! I feel for Serj, have to take Care of yourself first💝😉 Sending Love from VA😊🌺🌻🌿

System doesn’t owe anything to their fans, they put up SUCH an amazing amount of work, but I am grateful that they at least do a show here or there. I’ve been lucky enough to catch them live twice and it’s only been recently. I’m ok with whatever SOAD decides to do.

I seen SOAD at sick new world last year. They played 33 songs i believe. Im glad i got to see them. It was a perfect show.

At this point he should quit. I love them with the 4 but hes holding up the 3.

@billrootes-composersongwri5552

26 күн бұрын

Which one?

SOAD

@soad48

27 күн бұрын

Hi

@acetum_

27 күн бұрын

I agree

saw them at sick new world and found Serj seemed like he was just going through the motions and not into it

@Tarantula_Fangs

26 күн бұрын

Which Sick New World? Last year? Or this year?

@virgo4200

26 күн бұрын

@@Tarantula_Fangs last year

@virgo4200

26 күн бұрын

@@Tarantula_Fangs last year the band was great but serj just seemed like he was going through motions and couldn't wait to get off stage

@the_minimalistic_adventure

26 күн бұрын

He doesn’t care to be in the band anymore, and hasn’t for years.

I saw them on Darren’s birthday in ‘06 (Ozzfest-Pittsburgh), and to this day the the last three bands (A7X, Disturbed, and System) are the best back to back to back lineup I’ve ever seen.

@TIZFUNK

22 күн бұрын

Imagine thinking disturbed is good. It's literally hillbilly meth trailer rock

I saw them in 2005 and it was awesome. It would be cool to see them again, but if not, nevermind.

@Jordan-sv6lt

15 күн бұрын

I'll never forget the bass player standing on top of this big ass speaker shredding with his braided goatee flying everywhere. What a badass show!

About TIME!! 20YRS Long awaited.

@jeffreyramsaur796

27 күн бұрын

I doubt we will ever see a new album from soad 😢 at least with Serj

@mgproductions6074

26 күн бұрын

this doesnt mean they are getting a new lead singer anytime soon. Back in 2017 they auditioned a guy that serj even helped them find. And it didnt work out and they havent tried again since then

I feel so old when you say Mesmerize was released almost 2 decades ago, the year I was born 🤟

@redhandtheblack

27 күн бұрын

YOU feel old?! I was ALREADY 20! 🤣🤣

@tylerparker3024

27 күн бұрын

Yep I was 15.. that album always takes me back to good days

@CountryMouseCityCrimes

27 күн бұрын

@@redhandtheblack LOL haha.... some of us were 20 when Toxicity came out..... shit I remember getting the cassingle for Chop Suey while still back in High School for free at Newbury Comics.

@fritzthecat8158

27 күн бұрын

Lmao don't you dare call yourself old for being born when Mesmerize came out. 20 is the literal definition of youth

@jdsjunkdrawer

27 күн бұрын

Old? You’re still a kid.

The dynamic is impossible to duplicate, moreso than any other band that comes to mind, I can't wrap my head around the idea of SOAD without any of the members, Serj, Daron, Shavo and John, they all bring absolutely unique contributions that I get really skeptical about anyone being able to come in and accurately duplicate what we've all been given.

Scars on Broadway with John and Shavo

Draggin it out giving false hope only brings the fans down. Suck it up and do the damn thing..

banana banana terracotta pie

@TravisGreen_Music

27 күн бұрын

Pepperoni mushrooms olives chimes

At least there is Scars on Broadway, and I wonder if another one of those albums will come out

@van_goghx

25 күн бұрын

This! The two albums are great and we need more!

Ive never seen System Of A Down yet. Hopefully they can come to Rock Fest in WI :)

This is one of the biggest loss this world has seem in terms of art, we will always wonder what could have been, if Serj was just as enthusiastic with SOAD as he is with his politics.... maybe if new wars break up around Armenia he will make new music someday, that seems to be what it takes for him to feel like making music? I love SOAD and Serj and he is a big part of SOAD but I'm really fed up with his BS to be honest. Also someone tells Daron to just agree with equal money share and to be less bossy.... There's so much we can take of this BS and drama. Grow the fuck up

@CynHicks

27 күн бұрын

Some of the most powerful music ever made has been fueled by politics and I'm saying that as someone that has loved plenty of it while being in the "opposite camp" of those politics.* "Politics is downstream from the culture" and it can come with the kind of passion that people kill and die for! It's potent motivation for creativity and desire to communicate an idea. Even going back hundreds of years of music, you'll find it. Sometimes, a person's outlet isn't music until they're driven to it as the only option; just like with war. *..'like' sometimes a person is saying something so passionately and so creatively that even if you vehemently disagree with their rationale you can't help but think, "Right on brother. That's what I'm talking about...."😅

@Pwntious

27 күн бұрын

Serj has been making music solo for a long time, bro. First 2 solo albums sound like system 2.0

@Emcfree2084

27 күн бұрын

Yes Daron’s ego is the main issue, he can’t stand not being the frontman but also doesn’t have the vocal chops to be one.

@DoenerDuesentrieb

26 күн бұрын

Daron doesnt agree with egal money share? he wants more than serj?

@Emcfree2084

26 күн бұрын

@@DoenerDuesentrieb That's what I have seen reported. If that's true then it's definitely Daron's fault and in which case he has shot himself in the foot being greedy as they have missed out on all these years of additional SOAD income.

If Serj walks away we will only get Scars On Broadway disguised as SOAD 😭

@finntroll1000

27 күн бұрын

And that is trash

@6R3YP1L6R1M

27 күн бұрын

I'm okay with that. Scars on Broadway IS indeed S.O.A.D, in spirit.

@anomalous34

27 күн бұрын

@@finntroll1000 Nah the album Dictator sounds like System to me. The rest of the music is meh tho

I saw them finally last year at sick new world and it was my favorite show ive been to. They still got it. While i do think its impossible to replace any memeber of SOAD and keep the same sound and dynamic. I dont think that should be the goal. The sound will shift but if they try to keep the spirit and energy they can still succeed. Look at ACDC they changed their lead singer drastically and they still rock in both eras.

I saw System of a down a long time ago way before anybody knew who they were. Hell i didn't know who they were but i remember the music they played years later when hearing their first album after purchasing their second album. I recognized them.

But the vocals are sooooo good together! The way they harmonize is amazing. I don’t know if it would be as good with another front man. I mean maybe they could find someone, but serj is a truly talented guy.

@sermilion_audio

27 күн бұрын

Try Scars On Broadway. There is your answer.

Look. I love serj’s work. He’s talented and has created timeless classics. But. I wish he would quit so we can just get some new System of a Down. No disrespect to the guy. Just let this great thing continue to grow. Stop holding it back please.

@JediShoalinVigilante

27 күн бұрын

He’s just an entitled little roadblock at this point.

@ziudra91

27 күн бұрын

System without Serj would just be Scars on Broadway

@danteshollowedgrounds

27 күн бұрын

Nothing new or cool will come are you insane??? Yeah, you probably are with the other few that think this way.

@smeemusic

27 күн бұрын

@@danteshollowedgrounds …wut???

@iHaveTheDocuments

27 күн бұрын

It doesn't exist without him. It's trash without. No one would know this band even exists without him

First time I saw them was when they opened for Snot before their first record came out. Still have the two song cassette sampler.

Hopefully some day they will tour again and go to canada

Because he doesn't like metal

@mirthenary

27 күн бұрын

As I understand it.

@trustmeimmexican

27 күн бұрын

So he's BrentHinding?

@danteshollowedgrounds

27 күн бұрын

No lol silly answer and reason 😂

@brokenfacedclown1045

27 күн бұрын

Incorrect

It's a shame that so many years are lost. I think changing the vocalist would be a good idea. Better different frontman than no frontman.

@leechion2933

27 күн бұрын

At that point start a new band. SOAD wont be the same without him, and it might stale the name

@Ehrmann_Gregsson

27 күн бұрын

@@leechion2933 I mean the name doesn't really matter. SOAD is definitely a big brand, but they probably would succesfully create another one. But still it would be nice to hear the old songs, not only the new stuff

@leechion2933

26 күн бұрын

@@Ehrmann_Gregsson Atleast from what ive seen happen is once someone leaves or dies ina band that reached their peak success, they die out. The best chance is to make a new band or move on. Alice in chains is a perfect example, once Layne died they tried to continue with the band, and it didnt work very well

saw them this year at sick new world. was right up front. LOVED IT. One of the best shows Ive ever seen.

Saw them at Download Fest 2005 in Donington Park. Was immense

So many great bands being held back by singers. As a guitarist, I'm tired of waiting for the "frontman" to get it together and show up.

@ohfice

18 күн бұрын

Yeah but you're bad at guitar

You can't replace Serj, man.

@yourcousinvinny4177

27 күн бұрын

Wanna bet?

@SupaCapitalism

27 күн бұрын

@@yourcousinvinny4177 Yeah

@yourcousinvinny4177

27 күн бұрын

@@SupaCapitalism k. We’ll see

@SupaCapitalism

27 күн бұрын

@@yourcousinvinny4177 Aight. Comment here again later if it ever happens.

It's been so long, and there's plenty of things in our world for him to be inspired by. I don't know if they could get anyone to do what he does vocally. Serj is so unique. I hope they come to resolve soon. And hopefully that resolve is the start if new music. When you lose small mind you free your eyes, when you free your eyes eternal prize 🤘

Damn, I personally never thought that I'd see this day come so soon where SOAD ended in a way because it's not that same without the main man himself now.

System of a Down have never lacked a Front Man. Folks tend to forget that Daron Malakian was and still is as good and talented a vocalist as Serj and equally recognizable as SOAD.

@Bedrockbrendan

27 күн бұрын

I think there were way too many songs on Mesmerize and Hypnotize with Daron on lead vocals. Daron is a good backup vocalist, a solid guitar player, a great song writer, but not a great lyricist or front man on lead vocals. I know some people liked the songs he took the lead on but I found those ones to be the low points of the album (I was much more a fan of the balance they struck on Toxicity and Steal this Album! than that last double album). I definitely respect Daron's song writing and guitar playing (he is the driving force of their music), but he just doesn't have Serj's charisma on vocals (and a lot of his vocal choices are pretty cringe worthy)

@MysteryMisterE

27 күн бұрын

@@Bedrockbrendanbut without Daron on lead we would never have gotten ”throw ur hands in the air and wave em like u just don’t care” 🙌 😂

@Bedrockbrendan

27 күн бұрын

@@MysteryMisterE Lol. My issue with Daron sometimes is he acts like he wants to be the singer of the band, but he just doesn't have the presence for it. Anytime he mugs for the camera it feels weird, and I don't think it achieves what he is going for (whereas Serj has a theatrical presence that works). And his vocals are just not at the level of what Serj can deliver (and his lyrics suuuuuuuuuuck)

Love system etc.. but let’s be honest.. metal is as commercial as pop these days. “Sad But True”

@julesdevall2176

27 күн бұрын

Only true If you only listen to mainstream and are too lazy to find underground bands

@Stephen_Black

27 күн бұрын

SOAD was always a radio band (back when radio was still a thing). I still enjoyed their first couple albums, but they were always that kind of music. They were always a commercial radio-friendly rock band. Same as Linkin Park, Slipknot, etc. Nothing wrong with that. There’s plenty of modern metal that’s not - Meshuggah, Car Bomb, Vildhjarta immediately come to mind. These bands are all somewhat mainstream in metal but I wouldn’t label them “commercial” in a pejorative sense.

I was so lucky to see them at KROQ's Acoustic Christmas!

they need to do a east coast festival or soemthing big id travel to madison sq garden to see them i live in boston too like ive seen them every single tour since ozzfest 99 they played near me and it sucks i cant fly out to cali or vegas to see them

SOAD died around 20 yrs ago

@johndupont1413

27 күн бұрын

Yeah, it was all played out when it started.

Again with the Armenian Genocide spiel, we get it Serg. Change the record...😒

Hasn't there been a history of other bands where they changed the frontman? I think at worse they'd split the fanbase between those who wanted to see Serj on SOAD's tour and those who could welcome the new singer. I think it can work out. Either way they haven't made a new album for almost 20 years?! Really, what could we lose? Serj can still create his own music and come back for special shows at anytime. At least with some new blood in the band there could be something we are pleasantly surprised. I mean this sincerely, having this conversation now in a respectful way like this is something I greatly appreciate from this band. Because another band that's thinking about a new singer for a huge tour, Linkin Park, are having that conversation under more tragic circumstances. People want to see these bands tour. The love for these bands are that strong! Of course no one can replace the original member, no one is asking to forget them. But if there's a way to keep the passion for the music going, I'd say go for it!

@pedromont7867

24 күн бұрын

Dragonforce did it was good new guy is better.

Just make a new band?? That’s What Dance Gavin Dance did and now whenever they have front man problems they just perform under the name “Secret Band” We the fans love it

He’s literally half the vocals in the band. He does the least amount, and has the stage presence of a mannequin

he hates metal

@TheLordGoat

27 күн бұрын

Always did.

@trevorparkins-sciberras5360

27 күн бұрын

Did he say he hates metal? I'm just curious what the story is.

@JamesAdair0018965

27 күн бұрын

@@trevorparkins-sciberras5360 i mean he refuses to tour with them and make a new album it's been 19 yrs...he said he hates touring but yet he made his own albums and toured for that so yea pretty much,the guys in SOAD should have replaced him yrs ago and went from there

@JamesAdair0018965

27 күн бұрын

@@TheLordGoat he said he hates touring but yet he toured when he made his own albums he just dosen't wanna tour with SOAD anymore so case in point

Honestly we kinda moved on without them, it's basically like listen to classic rock of the 70's who are no longer around. Great timeless songs that will play for decades to come but the band doesn't exist anymore. I know I'll never get to see them with the one off shows but watching the KZread videos it seems like he's not into it and reminds me of seeing some of these old rock bands hang on too long. 20 years is way too long to wait for new album, it's never gonna happen. Remaining 3 should form a supergroup with another singer and tour that way. It's too late for System to change singers.

Hmmm. Yeah, idk, hard to imagine anyone replacing Serj. Would love to be at that Cali show. Never seen them live and who knows what the future holds.

So luck to see them a couple years ago with Korn. They were fuckin amazing.

I saw them in '99 or 2000. Serj was sick, so they cancelled a show. They made up for it some time later, but Serj was sick and they did it without him. (That was 2 separate illnesses, I believe. They explained it at the show.) Someone--I think it was John--came out before the set to tape a sheet of paper with the words "no singer, no problem" scrawled in felt marker. Daron sang an 80's metal ballad or two, they covered Snowblind with Jack Osbourne, and John Garcia--who was there with Unida earlier--even sang something... Allen's Wrench, maybe! It was actually wonderful. They'll be fine and it'll be fun. But Serj is a force. Their music together is perfection!

I wouldn't even consider listening to a song without Serj

Saw SOAD at the first SNW and they are legendary!!!!

At the end of the day individuals make decisions and they all have to be respected not thier boundaries pushed. Touring life is hard. Its hard on family. I traveled states to see Rammstein- if you love the band you'll go when they choose to pop up

System haven't been to Australia since 2012, I really hope they come back soon.

This is feeling like a potential residency-esk situation at a special venue like The Sphere in Las Vegas that could be a unique experience like no where else in the world. Find 5-6 of those around the world that line up with other commitments and projects that SOAD could use the rest of the time to do something once or twice a week, but still have the time to pursue other interests in a far less stressful way than one-off’s on-tour. I have been building and taking down these shows for 20 years as an IATSE Cardholder. I’ve seen just about every kind of show big-&-small. I’ve seen acts that do one show a week and it keeps the money rolling, with the artist home 5 days a week. SOAD has the pull enough that people would be happy with a show a month and a team does the legwork. I can’t believe that with all of the turmoil in the world right now, that Serj Tankian and the rest of the band have nothing to say about what’s going on? Serj & Anthony Bourdain were friends.. AB only kept opinionated people in his company, because he hated boring. I struggle to understand the situation, but I also firmly understand health issues stifle the ability and the desire to do certain things. 🙏🖖

I got a bad back. Had a fusion in 2016. Had to take 8 months off. I couldn't wait to get back to work.

Been a SOAD fan my whole life. I always thought that Serj was one of the major players in the SOAD sound. About 2 years ago after waiting for an album so long I decided to download both Scars on Broadway albums. That is when I realised that the mantra behind SOADs sound really was more with Daron. Though without Serj in there to Harmonise with Daron, it really is missing something. It’s a shame that Daron always wanted to be the rock star but Serj wasn’t really about that life.

@van_goghx

25 күн бұрын

The two Scars albums are really catchy and fun albums. I actually listen to them *more* than SoaD these days. You can tell that Daron still enjoys making music.

@thed1taumaruvegas

23 күн бұрын

@@van_goghx Yeah I know what you mean. The hook in “Lives” is seriously catchy and always gets me amped up.

If only they would put this energy on making music

If he's cool with it, im cool with it. Even tho id rather him stay, Id go see them still if theu decide to replace him.

Doesnt Serj mainly do movie soundtracks now?

At least we will get shows again.

Hellyeah, that Shavo track is badass...

Icons!

It's almost been 20(!) years since the double album...

Serj is the heartbeat of the SOAD sound.

I don’t know who would want to see soad perform without serj

Glad I saw them when I did.

I can't imagine how greatful I would ever be for beeing in a band like SOAD... I wouldn't be confortable knowing there are people expecting to see my band live and not making at least a small tour or a goodbye tour (as we never had one for SOAD)

Is he not gonna tour for his new album then?

everything they say is true, SOAD really isn't SOAD without the band mates, yo can potentially replace guitarist and bass players and even drummers if they perform the same or even greater for that matter, but a singer is really what gets the band together, and a different singer can completely change the sound and vibe of the band, serj has such a unique voice that it would be extremely hard to replace him, but I always knew these people were in it for the love of music and respect for one another and I'm glad that they at least don't have serious drama like some bands have in the past and are all just in mutual agreements

I love system, and i just dont think anyone could replace serg. Ive never heard another vocalist with his abilities.

If they get a new lead vocalist the band should do what the band Journey did and find a younger complete nobody from an island or some hole in the wall. Someone that can do the Serj vocals but also his or hers own style, that would be awesome if the band did this.

@Chesterd2

24 күн бұрын

I agree! That is the best way!