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Scars On Broadway: In The Studio |
Posted by cozmachina on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 09:21 AM
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 SOAD side project trades metal for melodic rock.
John Dolmayan thought he'd
have a few relaxing years when System Of A Down went on hiatus in 2006. It
didn't work out that way: He appeared on bandmate Serj Tankian's solo debut, and
now he's behind the drums again in sessions for Scars on Broadway, his new band
with SOAD singer-guitarist Daron Malakian.
Surrounded by flickering candles at
Sunset Sound in Hollywood, Dolmayan is pounding a forceful, brooding beat that's
heavy on the cymbals. Watching nearby, Malakian calls it "the Dolmayan shuffle."
Most weeks, Dolmayan drives into L.A. from his Las Vegas condo for rehearsals at
Malakian's house. "I look forward to it," says Dolmayan. "I'm very proud of what
we're accomplishing." Malakian has shifted his songwriting away from SOAD's
frazzled metal to more song-based work, inspired by Neil Young and David Bowie.
"I don't feel we're the mosh-pit band," says Malakian. "That's just where I'm
comfortable as a writer right now."
Recording started in October, with Malakian producing the disc himself. Rick
Rubin was an early visitor, offering feedback on the new songs. "World Gone
Wrong" has a churning rock sound, and "Universe" is forlorn and melodic. Scars
aren't overtly political but still provocative. On "3005", Malakian sings,
"Let's clap our hands for the president and Jesus Christ/And don't forget
Charles Manson."
"I feel more pressure - people have expectations," Malakian says of the new
tunes. "I'm a little nervous to let people in just yet." But the wait for
another System album could be a while. "I would expect another Scars album
before another System album," says Malakian. "You can't quit family, though.
I'll always feel some kind of bond with Serj, and I'm sure he will with me."
Album: Title TBD (To be determined)
Due Out: Summer
By Steve Appleford
Rolling Stone Magazine (Issue 1045 February 8, 2008)
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Comments
ZAk
27.01.08, 11:25
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Cool ! so here we go we have the names of 3 songs out of the expected 12 tracks - World Gone Wrong - Universe - 3005
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Tankiani
27.01.08, 11:47
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Nice. :)
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Dream0ver
27.01.08, 12:04
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So we can expact the album in summer :) Im excidet =D Tnx coz!
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notsocrazy
27.01.08, 12:11
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this made me super happy :)) summersummersummer!!
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XSider1
27.01.08, 12:28
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Good news :D
"I would expect another Scars album before another System album," <- But this is sad. I want SOAD back!
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AngelVae
27.01.08, 12:29
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WoW! I want hear this songs!!! I can't wait this summer!
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cozmachina
27.01.08, 12:51
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Theatre Of Pain!!!!! :P And yes, ZAk I guess we got... 9 more tracks to find out about. lolol :>
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youssef
27.01.08, 12:55
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hey daron malakian!!! ur the best man alive !!! and u with scars on broadway u gonna do miracle and i think the song 3005 gonna kick asses!!! ur the best daron!!!!!! and john the shuffle dolmayan great for u:D plz let us hear at least one song i cant wait!! and the thing that u said about serj is so nice !!! he should say this too!! daron u will have the best band ever!!!
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cozmachina
27.01.08, 12:58
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^hmmm now, maybe if they all said the same thing, they would cry and miss each other terribly and there wouldn't be a Scars ablum and SerJ wouldn't do another solo thing and they'd all be one big happy family again. Bar-B-Q's and pool parties, kids hanging out by the curb Daron, "Hey, don't play in the street, Waldo..." :D
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athlor
27.01.08, 13:50
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I think we only have to wait until Apr 26 2008 in Coachella to get known about the other tracks and to hear some stuff...
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Cracker
27.01.08, 14:18
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They will probably preview the song at Coachella, get feedback from fans and stuff and then decide which 12 will make the final cut. Quick Ntice This isn't even in rolling stones yet s it as February 8th hasn't Happened?!
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2eroSOAD
27.01.08, 14:48
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That's awesome, thanks cozmachina!.
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AwE
27.01.08, 16:11
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I fucking love Daron.
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Disa
27.01.08, 16:23
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Nice. Thänks..
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hackthesystem2
27.01.08, 16:27
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OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
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Commodore
27.01.08, 17:07
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the last line made me sad D: and i cant help but lol at "world gone wrong" wtfe
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luvsDOLMAYAN4lyf
27.01.08, 17:25
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*tear* for the mention of an even longer break from system... but i am so stoked for this album. "3005" sounds insane already!!!
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eatURmusic
27.01.08, 17:37
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cant really judge the songs by their titles and small lyric lines. Or the dolmayan shuffle. Just have to wait till summer.
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