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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
xLORdA
01.04.08, 19:47
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"they say" is great! i love it!
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Systemofadownbestfan
01.06.08, 16:44
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guys...i want to learn where can i found scars on broadway songs...i have only universe and they say....and in youtube many people have all the songs and they play them in covers....plzzzzz...can anyone tell me plzzzzz????
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Yűki
28.07.08, 17:37
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"And don't forget Charles Manson" No, it's.. : "and did I mension Charlie Manson" Charlie ? O.o
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MetaleritoxXx
04.08.08, 00:47
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it's world long gone or world long wrong ?? i think it's worlod long gone
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MetaleritoxXx
04.08.08, 00:49
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i download the songs !!
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