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As President, I Will Recognize The Armenian Genocide - Obama
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| Posted by Zildjian on Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 08:07 AM |
Serj Tankian, Tom Morello and others talk about Turkey's denial of the Armenian Genocide and urge President Obama to stand by his pledge for recognition.
Serj Tankian and the Axis of Justice are launching an Armenian Genocide Recognition campaign to commemorate the annual global day of remembrance for victims of the human rights atrocity on April 24th. With the support and participation of some fellow notable activists (Tom Morello, Boots Riley, Congressman Adam Schiff), Serj has put together a video that is posted on YouTube and Myspace that asks President Obama to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide. At the end of the video, viewers are encouraged to call (202) 456-1414 and urge President Obama to stick to his campaign promise to recognize the atrocities that took place during WWI as Genocide |
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What was keeping Greg Watermann busy? FOREST!
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| Posted by ZAk on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 09:13 PM |
After Greg Watermann finished documenting the final System of A Down tour, the
Ozzfest summer 2006, Beno (the band's manager) gave him a specific
request, knowing that Greg had an incredible and exclusive collection of live
photos.
Beno asked greg to make something for System of a Down that no one had ever done
before, something
that would blow anyone away, and something that would raise the bar on live rock
n' roll
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Daron Malakian - seven steps to write a rock hit.
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| Posted by Tankiani on Friday, March 20, 2009 - 03:33 PM |
The genius behind the success of bands System of a Down and Scars
On Broadway tells us about his reliable methods of writing hits. So take
your guitar and start composing!
For most of us Malakian is the brain of System of a Down and an author of
original riffs. He has invented one of the most crazy, fast and heavy riffs that
have ever been created. His riffs are so extended, that it looks like they're
living their own life!
Daron Malakian after SOAD has gone on a hiatus made a
band with John Dolmayan named Scars On Broadway. He concentrated at simple
tones, melody and at climatic solos. This month you can learn Malakian's methods
on writing catchy melodies. Here they are: |
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Serj Tankian Elect The Dead Symphony
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| Posted by nzben on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 11:54 AM |
Serj Tankian’s iconic voice has always polarised my feelings about System Of A
Down. Wavering between deep-throated Metal gargling and comedic faux-operatic,
Tankian’s tones are unmissable, even when layered on top of industrial-grade
guitar riffs.
More recently Tankian has experimented with a debut solo album - Elect the Dead
- that has polarised fans and critics. |
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