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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
tiffanyevett
27.01.08, 18:11
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WOW!!!! can't wait till summer, i want to hear it now, lol, so far thoes song titles don't sond bad, but i do agree with luvsDOLMAYAN4lyf that "3005" does sound like an insane song, i hope it is good and awsome album, and i really can't wait, but i do like the title "World Gone Wornd" that might have a good ring to it and it depends what it will sound like, lol, but i bet it will be all good and awsome sounding, lol, :)
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ellenk
27.01.08, 18:15
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Neil Young and Bowie? I am SOOO psyched...I've been a huge Bowie fan for years. I'm beyond psyched. I'm DYIN' ovah heah.
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awakened
27.01.08, 19:08
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I cannot wait until summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (SITS IN THE CORNER ANGRY!)
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frenchcanadian
27.01.08, 19:51
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"World gone wrong"? I hope it doesn't sound like honking antelope...
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Jampo
27.01.08, 20:05
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I hope there are not many "Hypnotize" - type of songs. Can't wait...
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federicobusciglio
27.01.08, 21:09
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awesome! cant wait.
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elmo-is-coming
27.01.08, 21:42
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dude! cant wait until the summer!
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elmo-is-coming
27.01.08, 21:44
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Oh and by the way can u come to england and do a concert instead of in California!!!!
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BearerOfLight
27.01.08, 22:01
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Those lyrics are so awesome! Can not wait,
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TamaIbanezGirl
27.01.08, 22:30
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"Let's clap our hands for the president and Jesus Christ/And don't forget Charles Manson." That's already my favorite song :P Sounds awesome, can't wait. I need some more of that "Dolmayan shuffle"
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Siefl
27.01.08, 22:44
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w00t! C'mon summer! Hurry up damn it >.< !
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Halbx3
28.01.08, 01:16
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:-)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like Young and Bowie, too!
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mom45
28.01.08, 05:35
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Daron & John look great! I can't wait to hear the "Dolmayan shuffle", LOL. And if the music sounds like Neil Young and/or David Bowie, my SOAD-hating hubby might even give it a listen! So, if SOB has a song called "World Gone Wrong", and Serj has those lyrics/thoughts in his music, I guess that just means that great minds think alike!
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mindprisoner
28.01.08, 06:10
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I can't fucking wait for this cd to come out! I love when there is news about SOB, makes my day every time.
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TeracottaPie
28.01.08, 06:36
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Haha I wasn't the only one who was thinking of a possible connection between "World Gone Wrong" and "Honking Antelope". even if it's not heavy. I don't care. Daron coiuld release a shit hip hop album, or a country jazz album and I'd still buy it!
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kingmchris
28.01.08, 08:45
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i won't have to wait till the summer, just gotta wait till April. Coachella Fest 2008, they are like one of the only bands worth going to see. The festival line-up sucks this year.
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loly
28.01.08, 13:10
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nice news,can't wait for the album!
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Senny
28.01.08, 16:47
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I'm wondering if any or all of these songs are some of the songs considered to be on the album or not...cause in the Revolver article they said they were playing songs that they were told might not even make the album...so who knows we might only see one of these songs or none of em...3005 sounds cool tho
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