And most unique face. That billy goatee smile. I just wanna lightly tug his goatee lol I love looking at him. I wish I can contact him, I have a huge opportunity for him to consider. He's the literally perfect one to for this mission I'm on for the behalf of Atomic Veterans. No one knows what an Atomic Vet is but they are the forgotten Atomic bomb guinea pigs of nuclear radiation exposure and clean up. It was a cover up until 40 years ago. Until a whistle blower got former president bill clinton to lift the order of silence on the men who suffered secrecy. They couldnt tell their family friends or fellow comrades. They suffered severe untreated radiation poisoning and the worst kind of ptsd. Many men were ground zero vaporized or skin melting off. Some men were so scared that they were screaming for their mothers. It's too big of a story but I need Tankian to hear me out considering his his views and his outreach. I tried to message him but I'm sure my message is equivalent to a grain in the sand. So i think email or possibly patreon. Either way I'm gunna keep trying as this is a time sensitive issue. -SERJ "REVOLUTION, THE ONLY SOLUTION! AN ARMED RESPONSE FROM AN ENTIRE NATION." #PLUCK
@Lucas Novaes as far as screams go (and I'm not a trained vocalistls/screamer btw, just an amateur) it sounds like his sound could easily be simple fry screams. But yeah indeed, Serj wasn't a trained vocalist, but I think that has its value considering the impact of toxicity on the music industry
@@gluesniffer7993 nope. Very little/no autotune was involved. Proof is that Serj has been able to spot on perform their songs live many times, ever since their Self Titled days.
@@gluesniffer7993 he has nailed his parts in many concerts, maybe not as many recently. Until you recognize that, go listen to their performance at lowlands 2002, back when they were touring for toxicity, or go get your ears checked, and we can debate later
Hearing Rick Rubin and Serj speaking with each other....it sounds like God having a conversation with a doctor(or Jesus even)....."Serj, my son....why is it that you and Daron decided to start splitting the vocal duties?"
System of a Down was my first favorite band. I didn't really care about music, then SOAD completely blew my mind away and I became a music nerd. I remember they came into my world when I was 8, right around 9/11, when Chop Suey was getting radio play. I got Toxicity for my 9th birthday and they've been my favorite band ever since. Steal This Album! came out the next summer and I was totally hooked. My mom would let me blast Toxicity in the car on the way to school 😎 I remember her explaining to me as a kid what cocaine and groupies are because of the song "Psycho." And tapeworms...
Twenty years later, I still think "Toxicity" is probably the greatest rock song ever written about boredom, angst and alienation in a modern urban environment. Musically interesting, lyrically succinct, the whole damn thing. So good.
Just a brilliant blistering opening track to start that album, as well as Daron is just sprinkled in to compliment Serj's brilliant delivery. I really enjoy majority of SOADS catalog but Daron's voice can be irritating at times where Serj's voice would have worked better in alot of the songs where Daron takes over. Just an observation coming from a big fan. Also, Daron has many times tried to force being weird and quirky and would come across as kind of doink failing miserably at comedic antics which would make Serj uncomfortable and noticably embarrassed. Finally, if one is going to play a snippet of a cover tune as a filler between songs, learn how to play it properly and do it justice or it comes across lame and amateurish. Oh yeah, playing out of tune is never acceptable. Not bagging on Daron to be a jerk, I really appreciate his creativity and talent but since he is the lead member and the creative wellspring for majority of the material, he has to accept constructive criticism which would be a part of demanding to be the only spokesperson for the band. If they really wanted to give fans a new album, try it the way Serj so eloquently listed his demands which took every members input equally important. And after that Serj would be more than happy to return to some of the old methods. Serj's outline is more than fair and seems like Daron is the one holding back on this.... And sorry, not buying the library of 4.albums of material, I think that there would be a lot of retreads of passed material and would be doing a lot of the same thing like Serj wants to avoid.... Just an opinion.
Yep still 2 million people in prison or more, Even communist China only has 1.5 million locked up despite having 4 to 5 times the amount of people in the country.
8:19 PEEPHOLE expl. “Don’t ever get stuck in the sky” 14:17 getting to school in Hollywood 15:37 politics is a part of SOAD 16:55 LA at SOAD start (industrial and Punk, Korn and deftones influence, no support) 20:46 Rick laughing at SOAD concert (screaming, questionable lyrics) 22:10 wanted to cancel the show after knowing that Rick will come 22:23 about Paintings (Daron and Shavo were KISS fans, so it was their influence) 23:09 Armenian cultural influence (wired solos, harmonies, dances) 24:02 previous SOIL group ( “it was more progressive … almost unlistenable”😂 -Serj) 24:50 about lyrics ( making voice like guitar, “tatatata”😂) 25:37 VICINITY OF OBSCENITY (banana terracotta pie explanation) 27:25 “pronounce it better”, fans perspective from Rick 28:38 vocal phrasing in CHOP SUEY (syncopating with John, whisper responses) 30:56 NEEDLES tapeworm song drama (“Daron and Shavo didn’t like my ass” 😂 “The ass tapeworm community” + PRISON SONG mentioned) 35:12 DEER DANCE lyrics ( different sides of the story from Daron’s authority character and Serj’s character ) 36:24 PRISON SONG lyrics ( Daron plays from negativity) 37:14 entertaining the crowd to listen your speech 38:53 3 years between 1st and 2nd album (tours, radio) 40:33 SLAYER audience during tour (Alice in chains, glam-Daron, getting booed, throwing coins on stage, Poland) 43:45 SOAD’s audience (more male, different ages, kids and dads) 44:02 giving his son to listen to death metal (slayer, death) 44:47 CHOP SUEY and 09.11 terror attack (stressful release, cancelling the show because of the crowd, Serj-“let’s get arrested”) 48:55 “are you trying to get us killed?!” naive Serj 49:49 the influence of being in a small Armenian community 52:13 history of Serj meeting Daron, then Shavo (philosophical understanding) 54:41 Armenian show in 2015 ( feelt so calm during the cuddle at the beginning, “like band was created to play that show” ❤️😭)
Well this was just delightful. I can't believe its 20 years old, man. That is terrifying. Their first two albums were such a key part of my highschool experience. I'd heard Spiders before (coming from my older brother's room) and thought it was cool, but never looked into who the band was. Then years later I heard Forest. And that song blew me the fuck away. Something about it struck me deep. It felt like I'd heard it before. So after that I was right into them. I couldn't get enough.
I listened to the shiiiittt out of the self titled album and toxicity when I was around 13/14. Chop suey had just released here in the UK and it was everywhere. A friend came round one evening and had one of those rascal burnt CD's that he'd put together using 'nero fire burner' or whatever it was back then (lol). It was a random compilation of songs/artists. As soon as he came in I quickly scurried over to the glass cabinet where my dad had his 3 disc CD player with wireless Sony headphones (this was 2001!). My friend wandered off to go play on the N64 or whatever. The first song was Prison song. I hadn't heard anything other than chop suey before this. I remember vividly hearing that first chord. Then the silence.... I'm sat on the floor and I looked at the CD player to check that it hadn't stopped. Then 'Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh!!!' with the infamous Serj whispering 'theyre trying to build a prisonnnnn'... Must of listened to that song about 8 times in a row just sat on the floor. I was hooked. Managed to get the full album burnt onto cd and I'd listen to it every. Single. Day. For about a year. In between that I'd managed to get the self titled album and they'd both get played every day. It's funny because back then, being 13 years old I just liked the sound of the music. I didn't pay too much attention to the lyrics etc. Now all these years later I find myself going back to give those albums a listen and I appreciate them for completely different reasons than I did back 20 years ago. Even though system still tour, I can't help but feel it's over. They're older and not in their prime anymore. Toxicity and the self titled albums are snapshots in time and hearing/seeing the band now makes me sad. It's a glaring reminder that time is coming for us all and nothing stays the same forever, no matter how badly we want to hold onto it.
such a wonderful interview!! was definitely worth it to watch at 3am haha. I loved hearing all these stories about his life and system. really interesting. thank you broken record!!
Amazing interview, so much insight from Serj on the nature of SOAD's music and their ethos, Rubin giving his own perspective and backing up Serj's ideas, it's so fascinating seeing the two of them exploring memories and discussions in conversation, incredibly underrated. I love how they dig deep into their subconscious and find new things to talk about as they go along.
I didn’t realize how big of a role soad played in my taste in music till I went back and re listened to their discography hands down one of my favorite bands ever
I can remember seeing the clip for Chop Suey and was imediately taken by this band. Right around the time of 9/11 this music, and subsequent album was really special.
omg serj needs to put out more about this story i had no idea i still listen to toxicity i mostly listen to rap/country and i think he's a good crooner
@@mcferglestein serj needs to put out more about this story, i had no idea. I still listen to toxicity. i mostly listen to rap/country and i think he's a good crooner
I saw the tour they discuss, after 9/11. Prior to the attacks, the american flag was hung upside down outside the venues and was in reference to the label of the production company. typically, the upside-down flag is a symbol of a country in distress. when i walked up to the venue in portland, oregon, i noticed the flag was hung rightside up. it was hard to miss, as it was an absolutely huge flag, which i loved. their intent, to me, was immediately clear. even though the country was indeed in distress, it would've been seen as disrespectful, especially by the people who don't understand the meaning of an upside down flag. serj referenced the attacks while onstage. while i don't recall the content of what he said of the attacks, what i do recall is feeling humbled, almost....schooled, in a sense? i dunno. i recall they played a surgical set that i quite enjoyed. slipknot followed. great show. great band. great time to have seen them live. they were forever cemented, in my reckoning, as relevant activist artists. thanks for this podcast.
Thank you for this!! SOAD is fuckin amazing! Rick Rubin Is a god! Serj I’ve followed his whole career.. he is also pretty damn godly!! Awesome to hear them so humble and organic!! Love these podcasts
Is there any possibility of getting Rick and Glenn Danzig to talk on this podcast? That would be a dream come true to hear them discuss the records they did.
System of a Down's first 2 records are so good. They kind of turned into something else that I wasn't really into, but those 2 first records are awesome.
They just evolved. Still system tho. Steal this album is some of their best work. If you like their heavier work better that’s fine but I love all their albums. 🤷🏾♂️
- but it's the truth! - so what? the epytomy and dychotomy of my life. thank you Serj for still being that 'naive' because truth is so crucial. love you brother
the story about serj introducing his son to death metal made me smile so hard but i couldnt help but wonder how tf some gen-z teen wouldnt have stumbled on it himself…. bc his son is 6 🤣🖤
I wish I could go back to when music flowed through me. The “freedom” I felt I wish I can get that back. Everything hurts and everything is expensive and I can barely breath. I just want to feel free again.
Great interview. Two of the nicest men in the industry. Serj makes a good point about the pervasive crime and violence in the Hollywood area these days (compared to when he first arrived). It’s too easy for these things to become normalised and accepted..
I remember hearing 'sugar' on T95 late at night in Wichita round '99 or 2000. Me and my buddy looked at eachother and couldve sworn it was from a new s.o.d. album (stormtroopers of death)
27:00 concerning my age and socialization at the time, it didnt sound "far out there" but rather, where I wanna go, while music today sounds either like a re-combination of old things or "far out there" like IGORRR or perhaps animals as leaders, although those bands arent quite that young anymore either ^^'
I remember being in school and watching 9/11 go down. For years I was upset with the situation and wanted revenge like most Americans. Then bands like “system” shined the light on the business of war. Without that I think the political climate wouldn’t have changed as easily.
Oof i remember exactly when toxicity came out. At the same time it came out, i met my ex-fiance'. And he played toxicity repeatedly for months. I never got sick of it either, but this song always reminds me of that time lol
I had to look up Toxicity and this was the first thing that came up. I was singing it while I wrote up a conversion cheat sheet for metric to imperial. Also, how does one own disorder? 😂
@@13hills exactly. music is his medium, but he could be a coach in any arena. I often think about mentors like him that exist on a spiritual level, but there is proof in what he does- that is to say bringing out some of the best music his artists have ever made.
This came into mind: “Earthquakes fell into my bones Cry cry cry Miles high, you not alone Cry cry cry People burn, you’re not alone Cry cry cry How can I Love anymore Cry cry cry Cherish me, oh lonely Brother We all have our Earthly Mother We are sons of Holy Father Cherish me, oh Changing Brother Cry 🎸🥁🪗🎻🎺🪕 Hold me close into your arms Melt toghether hearts of sand Forge a Crystal full of Love You are now my Holy Brother” ✨ 🌍💚💠🦋 ✨ - 🙏
Catch more episodes of Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, and Bruce Headlam here: th-cam.com/video/LjHcHTJ8D5k/w-d-xo.html
I don't understand how this only has 40,000+ views?
Serj and Rick Rubin?
C'mon, straight legends.
*Because Serj is literally a “closeted” homosexual in the 2020s.* 🙄
75 now, should be ten times more at least :)
I usually listen via rss feed since it's an audio only podcast. I'm sure aggregated numbers are up there.
It's a podcast, I listen to it through my Podcast app, probably many others too.
cuz it's audio only and the thumbnail isn't compelling.if they where sitting next to each other and that was the thumbnail,it'd perform.much better
Serj has one of the most unique voices.
And most unique face. That billy goatee smile. I just wanna lightly tug his goatee lol I love looking at him. I wish I can contact him, I have a huge opportunity for him to consider. He's the literally perfect one to for this mission I'm on for the behalf of Atomic Veterans. No one knows what an Atomic Vet is but they are the forgotten Atomic bomb guinea pigs of nuclear radiation exposure and clean up. It was a cover up until 40 years ago. Until a whistle blower got former president bill clinton to lift the order of silence on the men who suffered secrecy. They couldnt tell their family friends or fellow comrades. They suffered severe untreated radiation poisoning and the worst kind of ptsd. Many men were ground zero vaporized or skin melting off. Some men were so scared that they were screaming for their mothers. It's too big of a story but I need Tankian to hear me out considering his his views and his outreach. I tried to message him but I'm sure my message is equivalent to a grain in the sand. So i think email or possibly patreon. Either way I'm gunna keep trying as this is a time sensitive issue. -SERJ "REVOLUTION, THE ONLY SOLUTION! AN ARMED RESPONSE FROM AN ENTIRE NATION." #PLUCK
Man, he says he "didn't know" how to sing properly during Toxicity era. Like, WHAT?? He sounds amazing throughout the whole album.
@Lucas Novaes as far as screams go (and I'm not a trained vocalistls/screamer btw, just an amateur) it sounds like his sound could easily be simple fry screams. But yeah indeed, Serj wasn't a trained vocalist, but I think that has its value considering the impact of toxicity on the music industry
autotune helped a lot
@@gluesniffer7993 nope. Very little/no autotune was involved. Proof is that Serj has been able to spot on perform their songs live many times, ever since their Self Titled days.
@@ptr_does_music7042 go listen to the vocal tracks, they are without a doubt pitch corrected. The spot on live performances is a huge stretch.
@@gluesniffer7993 he has nailed his parts in many concerts, maybe not as many recently. Until you recognize that, go listen to their performance at lowlands 2002, back when they were touring for toxicity, or go get your ears checked, and we can debate later
Didn’t expect Serj to have such a calm voice, he’s explosive on the mic
Hearing Rick Rubin and Serj speaking with each other....it sounds like God having a conversation with a doctor(or Jesus even)....."Serj, my son....why is it that you and Daron decided to start splitting the vocal duties?"
Like yeah i always expect shouting vocalists to yell all the time xD
Have you even heard his music?? His voice is super mellow and smooth and soft. He has range to go deep though
System of a Down was my first favorite band. I didn't really care about music, then SOAD completely blew my mind away and I became a music nerd. I remember they came into my world when I was 8, right around 9/11, when Chop Suey was getting radio play. I got Toxicity for my 9th birthday and they've been my favorite band ever since. Steal This Album! came out the next summer and I was totally hooked. My mom would let me blast Toxicity in the car on the way to school 😎 I remember her explaining to me as a kid what cocaine and groupies are because of the song "Psycho." And tapeworms...
What a rad mom!
Lmao. I also asked my mom what a tapeworm was because of this album. I was like 11.
Serj out here educating the youth lol
@raquelrodriguez865 for real that's an awesome mom
Awesome talk, thanks for sharing!
Twenty years later, I still think "Toxicity" is probably the greatest rock song ever written about boredom, angst and alienation in a modern urban environment. Musically interesting, lyrically succinct, the whole damn thing. So good.
About opiate addiction….
This should have WAAAAY more views, this interview was amazing!
Serj needs to do a children audiobook. his voice is so soothing
😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
Ive got to say this podcast never ceases to impress me. Its always so entertaining and they always talk about the things Ive wondered about
Prison Song is still just as relevant today as it was 20+ years ago. In the awesome music sense and the awful politics sense.
Just a brilliant blistering opening track to start that album, as well as Daron is just sprinkled in to compliment Serj's brilliant delivery. I really enjoy majority of SOADS catalog but Daron's voice can be irritating at times where Serj's voice would have worked better in alot of the songs where Daron takes over. Just an observation coming from a big fan. Also, Daron has many times tried to force being weird and quirky and would come across as kind of doink failing miserably at comedic antics which would make Serj uncomfortable and noticably embarrassed. Finally, if one is going to play a snippet of a cover tune as a filler between songs, learn how to play it properly and do it justice or it comes across lame and amateurish. Oh yeah, playing out of tune is never acceptable. Not bagging on Daron to be a jerk, I really appreciate his creativity and talent but since he is the lead member and the creative wellspring for majority of the material, he has to accept constructive criticism which would be a part of demanding to be the only spokesperson for the band. If they really wanted to give fans a new album, try it the way Serj so eloquently listed his demands which took every members input equally important. And after that Serj would be more than happy to return to some of the old methods. Serj's outline is more than fair and seems like Daron is the one holding back on this.... And sorry, not buying the library of 4.albums of material, I think that there would be a lot of retreads of passed material and would be doing a lot of the same thing like Serj wants to avoid.... Just an opinion.
Yep still 2 million people in prison or more, Even communist China only has 1.5 million locked up despite having 4 to 5 times the amount of people in the country.
8:19 PEEPHOLE expl. “Don’t ever get stuck in the sky”
14:17 getting to school in Hollywood
15:37 politics is a part of SOAD
16:55 LA at SOAD start (industrial and
Punk, Korn and deftones influence, no support)
20:46 Rick laughing at SOAD concert (screaming, questionable lyrics)
22:10 wanted to cancel the show after knowing that Rick will come
22:23 about Paintings (Daron and Shavo were KISS fans, so it was their influence)
23:09 Armenian cultural influence (wired solos, harmonies, dances)
24:02 previous SOIL group ( “it was more progressive … almost unlistenable”😂 -Serj)
24:50 about lyrics ( making voice like guitar, “tatatata”😂)
25:37 VICINITY OF OBSCENITY (banana terracotta pie explanation)
27:25 “pronounce it better”, fans perspective from Rick
28:38 vocal phrasing in CHOP SUEY (syncopating with John, whisper responses)
30:56 NEEDLES tapeworm song drama (“Daron and Shavo didn’t like my ass” 😂 “The ass tapeworm community” + PRISON SONG mentioned)
35:12 DEER DANCE lyrics ( different sides of the story from Daron’s authority character and Serj’s character )
36:24 PRISON SONG lyrics ( Daron plays from negativity)
37:14 entertaining the crowd to listen your speech
38:53 3 years between 1st and 2nd album (tours, radio)
40:33 SLAYER audience during tour (Alice in chains, glam-Daron, getting booed, throwing coins on stage, Poland)
43:45 SOAD’s audience (more male, different ages, kids and dads)
44:02 giving his son to listen to death metal (slayer, death)
44:47 CHOP SUEY and 09.11 terror attack (stressful release, cancelling the show because of the crowd, Serj-“let’s get arrested”)
48:55 “are you trying to get us killed?!” naive Serj
49:49 the influence of being in a small Armenian community
52:13 history of Serj meeting Daron, then Shavo (philosophical understanding)
54:41 Armenian show in 2015 ( feelt so calm during the cuddle at the beginning, “like band was created to play that show” ❤️😭)
Well this was just delightful. I can't believe its 20 years old, man. That is terrifying. Their first two albums were such a key part of my highschool experience. I'd heard Spiders before (coming from my older brother's room) and thought it was cool, but never looked into who the band was. Then years later I heard Forest. And that song blew me the fuck away. Something about it struck me deep. It felt like I'd heard it before. So after that I was right into them. I couldn't get enough.
I listened to the shiiiittt out of the self titled album and toxicity when I was around 13/14. Chop suey had just released here in the UK and it was everywhere. A friend came round one evening and had one of those rascal burnt CD's that he'd put together using 'nero fire burner' or whatever it was back then (lol). It was a random compilation of songs/artists. As soon as he came in I quickly scurried over to the glass cabinet where my dad had his 3 disc CD player with wireless Sony headphones (this was 2001!). My friend wandered off to go play on the N64 or whatever. The first song was Prison song. I hadn't heard anything other than chop suey before this. I remember vividly hearing that first chord. Then the silence.... I'm sat on the floor and I looked at the CD player to check that it hadn't stopped. Then 'Duh duh duh duh duh duh duh duh!!!' with the infamous Serj whispering 'theyre trying to build a prisonnnnn'... Must of listened to that song about 8 times in a row just sat on the floor.
I was hooked. Managed to get the full album burnt onto cd and I'd listen to it every. Single. Day. For about a year. In between that I'd managed to get the self titled album and they'd both get played every day.
It's funny because back then, being 13 years old I just liked the sound of the music. I didn't pay too much attention to the lyrics etc. Now all these years later I find myself going back to give those albums a listen and I appreciate them for completely different reasons than I did back 20 years ago.
Even though system still tour, I can't help but feel it's over. They're older and not in their prime anymore. Toxicity and the self titled albums are snapshots in time and hearing/seeing the band now makes me sad. It's a glaring reminder that time is coming for us all and nothing stays the same forever, no matter how badly we want to hold onto it.
Same here hearing it from my older brothers room didn't find out until years later also went through worm hole
... “to fly a flag of art to bring people together”
What a beautiful thing to say at the end Rick.
yes. most impactful line of the conversation
Fantastic interview, makes me so motivated to keep making music. I wish System had a new album!
such a wonderful interview!! was definitely worth it to watch at 3am haha. I loved hearing all these stories about his life and system. really interesting. thank you broken record!!
It's 3:30am as I watch it now
Rubin....knows how to draw the talent.....remarkable magnet of a soul he is and Serj is exceptional talent.....
Amazing interview, so much insight from Serj on the nature of SOAD's music and their ethos, Rubin giving his own perspective and backing up Serj's ideas, it's so fascinating seeing the two of them exploring memories and discussions in conversation, incredibly underrated.
I love how they dig deep into their subconscious and find new things to talk about as they go along.
An absolutely beautiful conversation. Thank you. 💙💯
Legends! Thanks.
41:00 serj talks about the show in poland 1998 where they were booed, what an scary experience it had been
i wish there was footage from that night
Probably the best interview with serj ive heard. Was great.
This was an amazing conversation. I learned and laughed. Awesome
great podcast episode oh my god. now i desperately need an interview with rick and the rest of SOAD.
I didn’t realize how big of a role soad played in my taste in music till I went back and re listened to their discography hands down one of my favorite bands ever
What kind of music do you listen to now?
@@stinkycheese7779 asmr
@@dishpapa1143 understandable
I can remember seeing the clip for Chop Suey and was imediately taken by this band. Right around the time of 9/11 this music, and subsequent album was really special.
omg serj needs to put out more about this story i had no idea i still listen to toxicity i mostly listen to rap/country and i think he's a good crooner
You had no idea you still listen to Toxicity? Lol what? What did you think you were listening to?
@@mcferglestein serj needs to put out more about this story, i had no idea. I still listen to toxicity. i mostly listen to rap/country and i think he's a good crooner
He just wrote a book
amazing!! Thanks and greetings from Germany
I saw the tour they discuss, after 9/11. Prior to the attacks, the american flag was hung upside down outside the venues and was in reference to the label of the production company. typically, the upside-down flag is a symbol of a country in distress. when i walked up to the venue in portland, oregon, i noticed the flag was hung rightside up. it was hard to miss, as it was an absolutely huge flag, which i loved. their intent, to me, was immediately clear. even though the country was indeed in distress, it would've been seen as disrespectful, especially by the people who don't understand the meaning of an upside down flag. serj referenced the attacks while onstage. while i don't recall the content of what he said of the attacks, what i do recall is feeling humbled, almost....schooled, in a sense? i dunno. i recall they played a surgical set that i quite enjoyed. slipknot followed. great show. great band. great time to have seen them live. they were forever cemented, in my reckoning, as relevant activist artists. thanks for this podcast.
Thank you for this!!
SOAD is fuckin amazing!
Rick Rubin Is a god!
Serj I’ve followed his whole career.. he is also pretty damn godly!!
Awesome to hear them so humble and organic!! Love these podcasts
Big up 2 System and Apex Theory and the Los Angeles Armenian American community! Much love
How cool would it be to see Serj and Frank Zappa talk about anything (if they were somehow able to talk and be the same age)
Rick Rubin produced so many of my favourite records, its almost unbelievable
Such a cool interview. Thank you for sharing!
SOAD blew my mind when I first heard them in high school. Love everything about their music.
These are the best music podcasts! Rick is the goat
No cap buddy!! 💜
One of the Best metal albums ever
Is there any possibility of getting Rick and Glenn Danzig to talk on this podcast? That would be a dream come true to hear them discuss the records they did.
awesome chat. thank you both
This and the episode with Rollins are by far the best episodes of this show. Followed closely by Ringo.
System of a Down's first 2 records are so good. They kind of turned into something else that I wasn't really into, but those 2 first records are awesome.
They just evolved. Still system tho. Steal this album is some of their best work. If you like their heavier work better that’s fine but I love all their albums. 🤷🏾♂️
funny hearing serj say they had a “crazier” band named soil
i always liked soil from the first album for how crazy it was
would love to hear that band
There are demos out there
31:07 I love this story
These guys need to work together again
Two of my favorite people.
Love SOAD, One Minute Silence and RATM, they fight the good fight with music and good vibes 🔥💯❣️
@ 🤟🏼🤟🏼🎤🎤💖
love how theyre close yet Serj refers to Rick by his first name directly so often :)
this is golden
- but it's the truth!
- so what?
the epytomy and dychotomy of my life. thank you Serj for still being that 'naive' because truth is so crucial. love you brother
Thanks a lot for this interview
someone comment on another video that John is the type of guy to be sober enough in a party that he drives everyone home and that confirms it at 40:02
That ending was so beautiful..
Rick is a master at being a fan.
The drums on that album sound so fucking good
John is scary good. Mixing hard rock with Armenian folk music. Totally unique.
They are the 1st and last absolutely new and original art that any of us will ever experience 😞
the story about serj introducing his son to death metal made me smile so hard
but i couldnt help but wonder how tf some gen-z teen wouldnt have stumbled on it himself….
bc his son is 6 🤣🖤
I wish I could go back to when music flowed through me. The “freedom” I felt I wish I can get that back. Everything hurts and everything is expensive and I can barely breath. I just want to feel free again.
Oh yeah man i miss my band. And just no responsibility but making and enjoying others' music. It just felt like that's all that was important.
And the world felt a bit more innocent and big and full of great music
I was afraid he'd sound different.
Really enjoyed this!
Rick Rubin is my spirit animal.
A dollar bill is your god
Great interview. Two of the nicest men in the industry. Serj makes a good point about the pervasive crime and violence in the Hollywood area these days (compared to when he first arrived). It’s too easy for these things to become normalised and accepted..
Great conversation 🔥
i heard this till the end. love system 💪🏻💕
Before I started listening, I had to grab a brush and put on a little makeup.
I wanted to leave the keys upon the table, so I did. Did you see them there?
@@heathergballew6106 No but i know you wanted to
"This station will never play that band."
That's exactly what a radio station in Orlando said to me in 1986 about The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Thankfully we had UCF and Rollins stations to hear the good stuff.
comment cette vidéo elle m'a mis de bonne humeur merci
Oh this is going to be good.... 🤘
it was!
when i hear serj speak he sounds the same as 2001 but singing is a whole nother story
Class interview
Great stuff, cheers 🙏
Why have they not released a 20th anniversary COLOR vinyl of this album!!!!!!!! It’s crazy.
Maybe they'll do it when the album actually turns 20(?)
I remember hearing 'sugar' on T95 late at night in Wichita round '99 or 2000. Me and my buddy looked at eachother and couldve sworn it was from a new s.o.d. album (stormtroopers of death)
Great learning the history behind the lyrics, love Serj! Pull the tapeworm out if your ass!!!
Starts at 1:39
27:00 concerning my age and socialization at the time, it didnt sound "far out there" but rather, where I wanna go, while music today sounds either like a re-combination of old things or "far out there" like IGORRR or perhaps animals as leaders, although those bands arent quite that young anymore either ^^'
41:35 i was wondering if he remembers their infamous show in Poland xDDD
Do the dust brothers do the intro and outro for the podcast? Gives me fightclub vibes
I remember being in school and watching 9/11 go down. For years I was upset with the situation and wanted revenge like most Americans. Then bands like “system” shined the light on the business of war. Without that I think the political climate wouldn’t have changed as easily.
System of a down is definitely chaotic, but there is so much truth in it because they are a reflection of the world.
Serj is the best
It's an oligarchy not a democracy, 2000 and 2016 I'm sure weren't won by the popular majority vote, but the electoral college votes!!
2020 was stolen
This was great
@31:40 Serj remembered what Daron and Shavo said , he just didn’t wanna say it 😂
what beautiful minds & souls 🙏🙏🔥🔥🌊🌊🔊🔊
Oof i remember exactly when toxicity came out. At the same time it came out, i met my ex-fiance'. And he played toxicity repeatedly for months. I never got sick of it either, but this song always reminds me of that time lol
I had to look up Toxicity and this was the first thing that came up. I was singing it while I wrote up a conversion cheat sheet for metric to imperial. Also, how does one own disorder? 😂
Would love for Rick to produce an album for Fox & Tiger
yeah. would be curious to see what he would do with them.
@@mejohn101 Rick just seems like he brings the best authenticity and creativity out of artists in a comfortable way
@@13hills exactly. music is his medium, but he could be a coach in any arena. I often think about mentors like him that exist on a spiritual level, but there is proof in what he does- that is to say bringing out some of the best music his artists have ever made.
When are they going to talk about American head charge's "The war of art"? - that's the episode I wanna hear
Fucking love these guys
Fantastic 🌟👍🏿👋🏿🌟🙏🏿🌟
rick rubin, rad. serj tankian, rad.
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Where were the eyes of the horse on the target…. Smiled flew over the bay.
I love SOAD!!
That was nice
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This came into mind:
“Earthquakes fell into my bones
Cry cry cry
Miles high, you not alone
Cry cry cry
People burn, you’re not alone
Cry cry cry
How can I Love anymore
Cry cry cry
Cherish me, oh lonely Brother
We all have our Earthly Mother
We are sons of Holy Father
Cherish me, oh Changing Brother
Cry
🎸🥁🪗🎻🎺🪕
Hold me close into your arms
Melt toghether hearts of sand
Forge a Crystal full of Love
You are now my Holy Brother”
✨ 🌍💚💠🦋 ✨ - 🙏
If you didn’t laugh during this, you’re lifeless 😂
46:25 FREE SOAD SERJ VOICE BUTTON!!!
Doesn’t sound like we’ll ever get another system song. Maybe it’s better that way. Maybe not? May not be as good and touring is hard on bands.
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