Mon, 05 May 2008 07:29:42 +0300 http://soadfans.com/ SOADFans Headlines en-us http://soadfans.com/images/logo.gif http://soadfans.com/ Admin@SOADfans.com "Knowing that he [Serj] wasn’t going to be singing these songs, it kind of put me in a direction that’s more suited to my voice, my mood and my character as a singer." ... "I would expect another Scars album before another System album." - Daron MalakianKicking back at the Steakhouse Studio in North Hollywood, California, Daron Malakian bobs his Los Angeles Dodgers-capped head while “Funny” tumbles out of the control room speakers. A deliciously hooky pop song with a minor-key melody worthy of the Kinks or the Zombies, “Funny” is one of the tracks featured on the forthcoming self-titled debut from Scars on Broadway, Malakian’s new band with fellow System of a Down-er John Dolmayan. “I think my Sixties influence is bleeding through on this record,” Malakian says. Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article600.htm http://soadfans.com/Article600.htm Mon, 05 May 2008 07:29:42 +0300 With 2 live performances already and without any official announcement, fan all over the world started to wonder about who are the other Scars on Broadway members beside John and Daron. Who's Who? Daron Malakian : Vocals / Guitar John Dolmayan : Drums Franky Perez : Guitar / Backing Vocals Danny Shamoun : Keyboards / Percussion Non confirmed members Dominic Cifarelli : Bass Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article599.htm http://soadfans.com/Article599.htm Fri, 02 May 2008 01:41:08 +0300 Adjusting my favorite brown hat as I clenched the railing only ten feet from the stage I felt the tension set in my mind. “They better be good”, “They have to be good”, “What am I going to do if they aren’t good?” My mind was in a fog of confusion. I didn’t know what to think about my current situation, after Serj’s show stopping performance the night before I was hyped to see what Scars On Broadway had to offer. I didn’t watch or listen to any of the Whiskey show recordings because I wanted to experience all their songs live, for the first time. Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article598.htm http://soadfans.com/Article598.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:18:54 +0300 AcHoZeN "DEUCES" just leaked online on urSession.com. The song is available to listen and to download for free. You can read/discuss the lyrics Here. AcHoZeN is a band started by Shavo Odadjian (System of a Down), RZA (Wu-Tang Clan), Kinetic 9 aka Beretta 9 (Killarmy), Reverend William Burke and others. ACHOZEN http://soadfans.com/Article597.htm http://soadfans.com/Article597.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:23:37 +0200 Last week I had the chance to talk with System of a Down's Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan about their new project, "Scars on Broadway," which is playing at Coachella this weekend. I wrote a piece that ran in today's paper, but here are some tidbits that didn't make the story: First off, I just want to say how cool these guys were and that they are really dedicated to Scars on Broadway. The band actually did a surprise show at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood on April 11 and Malakian was stunned by the reaction of the fans. Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article596.htm http://soadfans.com/Article596.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:43:50 +0200 "Come eat some chemicals with me," screamed Daron Malakian, the creative mastermind behind System of a Down, and now, Scars on Broadway. That's an invitation that 90 percent of the packed crowd in Hollywood's famous Whisky-a-go-go was gladly ready to take him up on. However, it was merely the refrain from one of Scar's amazing new tracks and not a come-with-me-backstage-and-get-fucked-up proclamation. This delightful little chorus came halfway through Scars' phenomenal debut show at The Whisky on Friday night. The club could not have been more crowded, with bodies packed to the walls. Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article595.htm http://soadfans.com/Article595.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:24:26 +0200 It was April the 11th 2008, at the Whisky A GO GO, a nightclub located in L.A where history begin System of a Down fans in general, and Daron Malakian fanatics in particular were impatiently waiting to hear the new tunes from the new formed band SCARS ON BROADWAY with Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan on the drums. Secret show that night, was not a secret anymore, SOADFans were there witnessing every minute of the new born band, with words, photos and even videos, we got you the first review ever of the very first SCARS live show! Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article594.htm http://soadfans.com/Article594.htm Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:00:49 +0200 With System of a Down on hiatus, guitarist Daron Malakian took the opportunity to explore more song-based work, writing most of the album on keyboard. That said, several tracks have an intense metal-prog feel, which SOAD fans will find familiar. "I wouldn't say it's where we left off with System," Malakian says of the Scars project, which he produced himself (with early input from Rick Rubin) — and also includes SOAD drummer John Dolmayan. "I have been trying to go to another place with it — without completely losing who I am." From the Rolling Stone Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article593.htm http://soadfans.com/Article593.htm Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:20:34 +0200 A new updates have been up on Scars on Broadway's website.   The following short message: "The further down the road we go, the more exclusive content and information we have just for you. Come join the family"   New Tour Date: KFMA Day  - Tucson, AZ - May 16th Pima County Fairgrounds, with Metallica! Check kfma.com for details.   Hollywood, next single? "Put your ear to the ground... do you hear something?"     Scars on Broadway is scheduled already to perform at Coachella festival on April 26th - Mojave Tent on 5:30pm.     Be updated, Scars on Broadway's forums and Scars on Broadway's info page Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article591.htm http://soadfans.com/Article591.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:50:06 +0200 Scars On Broadway's official website just leaked the first song of their debut album, due later this Summer. The song entitled, "THEY SAY", can be heard online via this link: http://www.scarsonbroadway.com/track.html IF you have problems listing to the song, you can alternatively download it from HERE Lyrics is posted and discussed HERE Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article590.htm http://soadfans.com/Article590.htm Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:16:44 +0200 "It is now time to take back what is rightfully yours… your thoughts and creativity." this is what urSESSION all about. What urSESSION is doing is what the corporate Goliaths do not want you to do, have a choice. You are no longer just receiving the music, you’re discovering and judging it. What they don’t realize is that the revolution has already begun and you are now all a part of it. And since its about 'creativity', we had to look after that guy who's responsible of all the design and development in the website. His name is Dero and he's the Creative Directors & Chief Graphics Designer for urSESSION.com, we were honored to have this very interesting interview with him. Exclusive! http://soadfans.com/Article589.htm http://soadfans.com/Article589.htm Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:17:26 +0200 The 200 Rock CDS you can't live without! Hip Parader.com 115. SYSTEM OF A DOWN, HYPNOTIZE Articles http://soadfans.com/Article588.htm http://soadfans.com/Article588.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:39:04 +0200 These are the promotional pamphlets sent to the Scars on Broadway's "First Five" participants  Click on Each picture for large higher quality version   Credits: eatURmusic Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article587.htm http://soadfans.com/Article587.htm Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:51:34 +0200 Aphex Twin, Goldfrapp, Kate Nash, Serj Tankian, Redd Kross and Adele have joined the lineup for the 2008 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, to be held April 25-27 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. As previously reported, Jack Johnson, Portishead and former Pink Floyd principal Roger Waters will headline this year's Coachella, with the Verve, Kraftwerk, Death Cab For Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Spiritualized, Cafe Tacuba and the Raconteurs near the top of the bill. Serj Tankian http://soadfans.com/Article586.htm http://soadfans.com/Article586.htm Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:43:03 +0200 The former lead singer of System of a Down shares his feelings of hope, inspiration and utter dejection about our current state of affairs.When Serj Tankian takes on political and social issues on his new solo album, Elect the Dead, he doesn't mince words. In the most political song on the album, "The Unthinking Majority," he writes about a hypocritical warmongering government running a society controlled by antidepressants (in 2006, over 227 million antidepressant prescriptions were dispensed in the United States.): Serj Tankian http://soadfans.com/Article585.htm http://soadfans.com/Article585.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:40:37 +0200 There’s been plenty of talk about whether or not System Of A Down is on a permanent hiatus, but bassist Shavo Odadjian made it quite clear in a recent interview with Ultimate-Guitar that he doesn’t intend on ever tossing his platinum-selling group to the wayside. The time off has been all about exploring new creative outlets, and since the break was announced, Odadjian could easily be described as the most prolific member. It’s true that Odadjian has been recording an album with his hip-hop project Achozen, but it’s his work away from the traditional band format that should likely draw the most attention. His grandest endeavor has been launching UrSession.com, a new website that was created in response to the rapidly dying major label system. The site gives musicians the opportunity to essentially audition for a record contract via uploaded videos or audio. And who exactly is the judge of all the video submissions? We are. Interviews http://soadfans.com/Article584.htm http://soadfans.com/Article584.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:54:21 +0200 While fans and Wu-Tang Clan enthusiasts continue to lay down opinions on the group's latest project 8 Diagrams, the Wu's founder, the Rza, is moving on to new projects. His latest project is a group called Achozen, consisting of himself and System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian. The two musicians have been working on the genre blending project since 2005, and now, it's finally nearing completion. While Shavo calls the project simply "music" not putting it into any musical genre categories, RZA told us while in L.A. last week to expect something "very spiritual." ACHOZEN http://soadfans.com/Article583.htm http://soadfans.com/Article583.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:48:49 +0200 A Comic fanatic, music passionate, a loving and kind person and overall pretty cool guy, John Dolmayan is not your usual rock band superstar. He just loves what he does away from spotlight, behind the scenes where he feel more comfortable. SOADFans.com was honored to interview John Dolmayan once again. Questions submitted from fans all over the globe,  John answers fans questions about Torpedo Comics, Scars on Broadway and more! Exclusive! http://soadfans.com/Article582.htm http://soadfans.com/Article582.htm Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:40:30 +0200 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." Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article581.htm http://soadfans.com/Article581.htm Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:21:34 +0200 Rarely if ever do I drop the term “artist” about anybody in modern music. The music world for the most part is a decadent decaying whorehouse that needs to be burned to the ground a rebuilt. That being said Serj Tankian is a true artist. Not only am I a huge fan of his music but Serj is an inspirational person to know and a great example of what can be done to change the world. Serj just released his solo album “Elect The Dead” and he took time out of his busy schedule to talk to Our Worlds At War. Serj Tankian http://soadfans.com/Article580.htm http://soadfans.com/Article580.htm Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:16:10 +0200 With its drab architecture and dim exterior lighting, Steakhouse Studio sits in the center of a nondescript North Hollywood street surrounded by seedy restaurants and grim houses. In stark contrast to the soulless Valley sprawl around it, though, tonight the studio’s control room pulsates with kinetic hard rock blasting out of the speakers and bouncing off the walls, volcanic guitars and brontosaurus drums perfectly transitioning from fevered verses into fiendishly catchy choruses. These are the unfinished songs that may or may not form the heart of the debut album from Scars On Broadway, the collaborative effort of guitarist-frontman Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan, both best known for their work in System Of A Down. At first, Malakian was hesitant to unveil a handful of in-progress tracks that lack bass and keyboards, but as he now lounges on a leather couch while enjoying the occasional bong hit, he’s clearly pleased by Revolver’s ecstatic reaction. Scars on Broadway http://soadfans.com/Article579.htm http://soadfans.com/Article579.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:42:32 +0200 England seemed nice this time of year; the festival was going to start later this evening, and I can already smell the testosterone of the moshpit.  I was visiting a friend, as she and I were outside sitting at tables lined up under a pavilion.  The buffet they had for the festival was plenty; there were more people than I ever expected.   My friend had mentioned to me how she had seen System Of A Down just a few days ago.  Of course my gratuitous response was because I was more than happy she had gone.  It had been almost one year since I’ve seen any band perform.  I wish I could have been with her. Articles http://soadfans.com/Article578.htm http://soadfans.com/Article578.htm Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:42:49 +0200 Once you hear modern rock artist Antonio Pontarelli, you will never forget the sound of this passionate electric violinist. He puts a spin on everything he plays to make it his own creating a signature trademark. Antonio picked up a violin at the age of three and started winning competitions by age seven. His parents shortly discovered that their child was gifted in music and it wasn't long before he was playing on national television. His electrifying performance and arrangement of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze" won NBC's ITV's "America 's Most Talented Kids" in Nov.2004. In February 2005, he delivered the performance of the season in their "Tournament of Champions" episode when he ignited the audience with his very first note. Later that year he had the honor of being the "Young Artist Awards" winner for "Outstanding Young Rock Musician." The awards are helmed as the Oscars for talented young people in film, television and music. After his successful collaboration with Serj Tankian's 'Elect The Dead'. In addition with sharing the stage with Serj, SOADFans were curious to Ask Antonio some questions about what he did, what he dose and what he's gonna do in the future... Exclusive! http://soadfans.com/Article577.htm http://soadfans.com/Article577.htm Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:51:42 +0200 Anyone who’s visited the urSESSION MySpace page (or Shavo’s personal page or the Achozen one) recently, will have seen the awesome artwork that is done by a gentleman called 'Mike'. Mike Flippin Rocks simply because his artworks rocked the new baby projects and gave it a whole new look. Mike is getting ready to release a  book that will be available through urSESSION.com soon, we asked him a few questions, that he kindly answered. Exclusive! http://soadfans.com/Article576.htm http://soadfans.com/Article576.htm Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:41:29 +0200 In the mid-1980s, Daron Malakian was a shy youngster living in an apartment near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Vine Street, and his parents spent much of their time trying to shield his eyes from the seedy parade of Hollywood's sidewalks. "From the playground of my school," Malakian recalled, "we would see prostitutes and transvestites, guys holding hands, the homeless people, all these things my parents really didn't want me to see." That playground was at the Rose and Alex Philibos Armenian School, the same campus where two other future members of the metal band System of a Down went to class. There, all of the boys were immersed in the traditions of their shared Armenian heritage, but when they rode their bikes home they passed through that chaotic asphalt theater of Hollywood.  "It was only as I got older that I realized that not everybody grows up like that," Malakian said. Interviews http://soadfans.com/Article574.htm http://soadfans.com/Article574.htm Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:54:37 +0200