Serj Tankian on System Of A Down Replacing Him
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- System Of A Down's Serj Tankian on the possibility of being replaced in the band. The System Of A Down frontman speaks on not touring as much or the inability to release a new album.
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The fact they went so long to even decide on getting a new singer tells me they still respected him as their vocalist.
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
serj and daron are both too pivotal, they probably wouldnt sell out venues if either wasnt present on the tour
Nice try. System nerds are enmasse@@TRDarnell
@@jcreature11serj is definitely original and one of a kind can't be replaced
Or contract deals weren't looking right. AKA money.
I can't imagine SOAD without Serj. He really has a unique voice that just can't be replaced by anyone
Butthead, Butthead can sing like him
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
Facts
Theyre gonna go with Adam Sandler
@@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
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.
Enough with the wholesome word, geesh.
Litigation over royalties really helps people be civil to and regarding each other, particularly in the press.
@@davidlozano7546 that's not a wholesome statement, David.
It's not system of a down without him
Exactly
Agreed, they’d definitely need to change their name with someone else
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.
Yeah it won’t be the same
@@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
Plutonium wedding rings, icicle stretchings, bicycle shoestrings
One flag, flag number one!
I-E-A-I-A-I-O
I-E-A-I-A-I-O, WHY!!!!??
@@Cynic-0055 As we light up the sky
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These are a few of my favorite things. 😂
No way his voice can be replaced. That's what made SOAD so unique, in my opinion.
There's many ways they can. For one, they get a new singer.
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.
He can be replaced and i hope he does. He ruined system of a down
@@MrunHidedude, daron made system and like 90 percent of the system songs. Daron helped teach music to serj. Serj is just a simp
@@YearningForTruth Then why did Scars never hit like SOAD?
Call up Mike Patton. He's always down to join a new band.
😂
That would be interesting , in the best way
That would be insane....Love that idea...
System of a funk
That might work
No way they can replace him, his voice is irreplaceable
They would need to find another Armenian dude with similar genetic vocal possibilities. Which would be near impossible and not worth the effort.
Arch Enemy went through 3 singers, so did Nightwish, so did AC/DC and the list goes on.
@@roberth4395 But AC/DC wasn't any good without the original vocalist. Nor was Flyleaf or Lacuna Coil.
But they don’t release any music or tour, even with him they’re not exactly system of a down
@@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
John , Daron, and Shavo should just make a supergroup band with some experienced rock / metal vocalist
They should just use Serj's voice as AI vocals
Hawk tuah girl
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 ..
Yeah, just like what RATM did with Chris Cornell to make Audioslave✊
@@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.
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.
If they made a new album I doubt it would be good. The previous two were pretty bad.
I agree
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.
Steal this was mid. Some Bangers 4 sure but not iconic
I agree I don’t want another system album but their catalogue isn’t perfect lol. Mesmerize and hypnotize is just ok
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
Damn
Yeah, but their “Thanksgiving” probably goes much smoother than most others’ “Thanksgiving” does!
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.
@@x360rampagex What??? That's crazy but also unfortunate.
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.
I wouldn't wanna tour either, that shit's a lot more work than given credit for
Especially with back pain. It drains the joy away
It sucks
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
@@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!
@@diabolikalmhow about, he doesn't owe you or the band anything and can do whatever he wants to do.
The way we cling to all these 60 year olds says so much about new music.
There is very good new Music. It’s just not very well known
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
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.
@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.
@@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.
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.
Lolll
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.
my daughter was born oct. 13, 2005 I was 7 months preg. with her at a system concert.
don't even bother without Serj
agree , they might as well start a new band people will follow .
@@oceanzmusicexactly leave the old one alone and bury it.
@@oceanzmusic And forget the SOAD discography? that's not fair for the band members and no one would care to see them live
just get mike patton
as a person who had horrible back issues, if you cant go on, move on and let others move on!
That's a super entitled thing to say.
@@the11theleven why? you got a better idea? You got back issues too and is an expert in the area?
Seth moved on a long time ago haha
@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.
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!
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.
They haven’t released an album in 20 YEARS
Wtf are you talking about?
@@Vastatio I was speaking figuratively. As in they need to record again. Not tour.
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.
@@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
We will find out tomorrow 😂
He's the replacement.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@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…
@@jacob_trowbridge ❤️
I’m so excited for the Golden Gate Park show
We got tickets too! So pumped!
Same here !! It’s gonna be off the hook
they killed!!
did you go? I was their too. fuck yeah!
We need System of a Down as much as ever, RIGHT NOW.
why??
@@decayingautarch302"RIGHT NOW" is song lyrics from the song A.D.D.
System of a down is great that's why
@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??
That is why I still listen almost daily! haha
Glad I got to see them in 05 didn’t realize they were basically done around that time
Never say never. ZZ Top found someone that fit in with them.
See also Fear Factory and Static-X
And AC/DC
Dare I say, Van Halen.
Alice in chains
With peace and love, there is no SOAD without Serj.
Serj is such a kind person. ❤
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.
99% of the time, Vocalists are the only ones that are irreplaceable. They're the main face of the band.
Seen them in maybe 99/2000. Barely knew them but they put on a killer show. Was a fan from then on.
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.
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 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.
Imagine thinking disturbed is good. It's literally hillbilly meth trailer rock
@@TIZFUNK I never was a big fan, but their performances in the 2000’s were top tier. And anything is better than being the “imagine thinking” guy in the comments.
@@scarecrow33 I'll imagine that
At this point he should quit. I love them with the 4 but hes holding up the 3.
Which one?
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.
He’s just an entitled little roadblock at this point.
System without Serj would just be Scars on Broadway
Nothing new or cool will come are you insane??? Yeah, you probably are with the other few that think this way.
@@danteshollowedgrounds …wut???
It doesn't exist without him. It's trash without. No one would know this band even exists without him
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 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.
I seen them in 99 at Foxboro, Stadium, Massachusetts it was amazing 😊
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.
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)
@@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” 🙌 😂
@@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)
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.
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 😂
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
he might be the only vocalist that can properly replace serj
saw them at sick new world and found Serj seemed like he was just going through the motions and not into it
Which Sick New World? Last year? Or this year?
@@Tarantula_Fangs last year
@@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
He doesn’t care to be in the band anymore, and hasn’t for years.
I HATE being that person but, No Serj , No System Of A Down
;(
I love System, but they are never going to be the same. 😢
About TIME!! 20YRS Long awaited.
I doubt we will ever see a new album from soad 😢 at least with Serj
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 🤟
YOU feel old?! I was ALREADY 20! 🤣🤣
Yep I was 15.. that album always takes me back to good days
@@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.
Old? You’re still a kid.
Lollllll what wait till you're older for real you'll definitely know what old is.
I saw them in 2005 and it was awesome. It would be cool to see them again, but if not, nevermind.
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!
One of my all time favorite bands 😍 still love their music and play it while working
If Serj walks away we will only get Scars On Broadway disguised as SOAD 😭
And that is trash
I'm okay with that.
Scars on Broadway IS indeed S.O.A.D, in spirit.
@@finntroll1000 Nah the album Dictator sounds like System to me. The rest of the music is meh tho
Draggin it out giving false hope only brings the fans down.
Suck it up and do the damn thing..
System is by far one of my all time fav. bands I have seen they 4 times from 2000-2024 without Serj just would be uncivlized. I love Serj and I am so happy to say I witnessed 8-17-24 in SF
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.
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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.
Try Scars On Broadway. There is your answer.
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 seen them many years ago at the Day Out music festival in the Australia and they were amazing one of my favorite bands especially live.
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
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...."😅
Serj has been making music solo for a long time, bro. First 2 solo albums sound like system 2.0
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.
Daron doesnt agree with egal money share? he wants more than serj?
@@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.
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.
Yeah but you're bad at guitar
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
Man, Serj has the biggest, brightest smiley face ever. How will System ever be the same without him? It may sound like SOB or maybe something different, which is cool. But I mean, Serj himself is just so iconic. So System. 😮
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Hi
I agree
Because he doesn't like metal
As I understand it.
So he's BrentHinding?
No lol silly answer and reason 😂
Incorrect
His voice and style is what made the brand “band” but if the record label can make a profit why not. The band is washed up anyway so it doesn’t matter. They had some hits in 00’s that’s about it.
I agree. I tried for many years to like them, but I could only find two or three songs that were any good. At least in my mind…
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 🤘
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.
At that point start a new band. SOAD wont be the same without him, and it might stale the name
@@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
@@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
SOAD died around 20 yrs ago
Yeah, it was all played out when it started.
saw them this year at sick new world. was right up front. LOVED IT. One of the best shows Ive ever seen.
At least there is Scars on Broadway, and I wonder if another one of those albums will come out
This! The two albums are great and we need more!
He’s literally half the vocals in the band. He does the least amount, and has the stage presence of a mannequin
Love system etc.. but let’s be honest.. metal is as commercial as pop these days. “Sad But True”
Only true If you only listen to mainstream and are too lazy to find underground bands
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.
See what you did there.....
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!
Dragonforce did it was good new guy is better.
Can't imagine them without Serj
Again with the Armenian Genocide spiel, we get it Serg. Change the record...😒
You can't replace Serj, man.
Wanna bet?
@@yourcousinvinny4177 Yeah
@@SupaCapitalism k. We’ll see
@@yourcousinvinny4177 Aight. Comment here again later if it ever happens.
No Serj = no system. His voice and daron's singing at once is a perfect harmony. It's a perfect yin and yang.
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.
he hates metal
Always did.
Did he say he hates metal? I'm just curious what the story is.
@@Timetraveltrevor 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
@@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
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
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.
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.
@@van_goghx Yeah I know what you mean. The hook in “Lives” is seriously catchy and always gets me amped up.
Serj is the heartbeat of the SOAD sound.
I was so lucky to see them at KROQ's Acoustic Christmas!
System haven't been to Australia since 2012, I really hope they come back soon.
Ive never seen System Of A Down yet. Hopefully they can come to Rock Fest in WI :)
I wouldn't even consider listening to a song without Serj
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 TH-cam 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.
The problem with replacing a vocalist is that in most cases, the vocalist is what sets them apart from other groups. Yes, Rage Against the Machine has Tom Morello, but, in the main, most could replace a musician and it still sound the same. That’s not tk say a vocalist is the most important, but, the vocalist is the sound that is most distinguishing
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
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.
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.
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Oooh. They did several songs with MCUD of Hed PE. I'd certainly like to hear that again. Maybe he could come in.
Scars on Broadway with John and Shavo
Hopefully some day they will tour again and go to canada
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
Rage Against the Machine happened to have a similar problem and it worked, twice. Music is their livelily hood and they all kept trucking without the band (both RATM & SOAD in this regard.) Serj said it best, it'll take for everything align for them to make music together again.
I went to there show yesterday
I'm totally over this conversation.
I love system, and i just dont think anyone could replace serg. Ive never heard another vocalist with his abilities.
I love Serj, let me make that perfectly clear, but they should’ve replaced him 2 decades ago. Would’ve had 10 more albums by now.
I don’t know who would want to see soad perform without serj
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.
I agree! That is the best way!