The Sad History of System of a Down

System of a Down quickly rose to fame in the early 2000s, but an internal creative differences dispute among bandmates has prevented new music from the band for more than a decade.
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[@RockFeed]

Which band do you want to see next in this series?

[@threelittlebirds2288]

Rock Feed tragic history of Deftones!

[@patrickconnelly9767]

Hmm, Tool maybe but their so obscure it'll be hard to get info besides the already known back story. Gojira? I'm showing my progressive tastes now...

[@threelittlebirds2288]

K marylin manson would be a good one!

[@patrickconnelly9767]

@@threelittlebirds2288 Yeah, Manson.

[@izaacestrada3]

Linkin Park

[@ThatFairyBoy]

The band: "We're all still good friends, we still enjoy playing live together. We just can't really come to an agreement as to what kind of music we'd want to make going forward, but that's okay. We're sorry to the fans for not making new music." The press: "SOAD MEMBERS TELL ALL- WHY THEY HATE EACH OTHER AND BROKE UP"

[@ron-paulsartre]

gotta get them clicks!

[@ashen6579]

Sounds about right

[@tastycarbonara]

They're all eating seeds as a pastime activity right now.

[@ralinerinov311]

you got my upvote sir.

[@helgordkeinst492]

Reddit good Tik Tok bad

[@HolyCanoley]

I lol'ed.

[@froilanmark7209]

@TheGhost its in a song "eating seeds as a past time activiyy" Song name:toxicity

[@froilanmark7209]

@TheGhost don't mention it

[@doom-mantia]

The thought of Hypnotize and Mesmerise never even being released is legit scary

[@johnthompson4214]

they were the absolute worst albums. snapped both cd after I bought them so no one could listen to my copy again. and the 2 new songs are no better Daron trying to control the band sucks. the first 3 albums ( that Daron only singing backups) were some of the best metal ever

[@YaBish1]

Question! is an absolute masterpiece

[@influenceofyourdrowsygod1385]

@@johnthompson4214 can’t really agree with you 😅 Mezmerize and Hypnotize are my favourite albums

[@amorousruby4859]

@@johnthompson4214 i strongly agree.

[@CalebHimself]

@@johnthompson4214 Mezmerize is a masterpiece lmao you're on something

[@Mista808]

Sad? Bro you are sadly mistaken! System of a Down will forever go down as LEGENDS. I still play SOAD almost every single day. In a day where so many bands sound almost the same, System of a Down sounds completely different and unique in every last shape/form. BEST BAND EVER!

[@JezzabeIl]

Of course they sound different theyr from a different country lmao 🤣

[@thedoc5879]

This guy is a clown. I’m with u mista, let’s not entertain this fool any longer. What a joker

[@thedoc5879]

@@JezzabeIl omg that was so smart. Is that why ur name is spelled that way? What would we do without ur genius feedback JEZABEILL

[@otto7588]

@@thedoc5879 what

[@jenniferbotkin2476]

I am also of Armenian heratidge and so many people do not understand what are family members went threw ... system of down became one of the best creative writing and deep words,Thank you 4 ever system always I will play your music to live on

[@anthonyderosa7730]

The clashing styles of malakian and serj is what made the unique sound.

[@jasonfanclub4267]

Yes true

[@salazar6602]

Darren took over the most of it, he wanted rock and roll content while clearly Serj wanted to change for a less "metal" music, basically Serj did it for the friendship and it turned out very successful more than he ever expected, even with all that he decided to step off, sadly

[@kristygalbavy5253]

Not clashing, they wrote & harmonized beautifully together & that's what brought them together in the first place. Someone just got a bigger head then the rest and thinks he needs to control, write, make more money then the rest, and even do more lead singing. That's the ultimate problem, hopefully one day he will realize thats not cool. Serj has a much better vocal range anyway, still to this day.

[@abowla7187]

Just like Chino and Stephen Carpenter.

[@anthonyderosa7730]

@@abowla7187 perfect example. Both bands came out of the weird late 90s experimental metal phase

[@CZsWorld]

Still hoping for the 6th album.

[@3drain247]

The best thing we got is Störaged Melodies

[@ForcEEthereal]

I think this the closest well get, they just uploaded two more songs

[@TopKekMadLad]

Storaged melodies only has 70% of their songs. There are multiple unreleased tracks that are missing.

[@tollieman5750]

Well, guess we have protect the land and genocidal humanoidz.

[@viggycat8592]

Same!

[@flapjackson6077]

Some interesting bits, but there’s no excuse for failing to recognize the unique and rhythmically amazing abilities of John Dolmayan.

[@mz.6109]

Flap Jackson Exactly

[@L00pTroop]

Yes! An outstanding good drummer imho!

[@angeluss28]

This!!!! 👆

[@SoupDrinkerEstus]

i was about to say! he didnt even mention him??

[@monstaaa3]

The thing is, serj is a liberal and john is a conservative. They don't really have anything in common except they're both armenian and they want the best for earth but that's it. I don't get how serj hates capitalism even though it helped him alot. I know capitalism did do a lot of shit to this planet but sometimes it can help every person.

[@paulmoore5392]

Anyone else back here after they just released 2 new songs?

[@influenceofyourdrowsygod1385]

Me!

[@eyelesscrown7346]

Me

[@gearella4978]

Yep

[@olivialerma8362]

Yes and I love them

[@pphead7071]

lmao yess

[@hsdnf4591]

Started a Band, got signed, made a few records, made googles of MONEY, got lots of tail. Stilll gets royalty checks, all members still alive getting checks. = sad story bro

[@brettpierce5225]

HSD nF I figured as much. Thank you for saving me 20 min

[@Samtar]

It's more so a sad story for the fans that don't get to hear more/new soad...

[@paukin9344]

Such tragic

[@marcusaurelius8285]

Lol

[@random-ob3vs]

tail lol.

[@Brodzzzzz]

Honestly.. My mind still blows everytime I listen to those records to this day... I don’t really care if they release a new album to be honest, what we got was god damn amazing

[@woofspider330]

Much like Tools and Metallica's latest records (and probably more), it just wouldn't live up to the hype

[@zackmatulis4094]

@@woofspider330 still haven't bothered to listen to the new Tool album lol. Heard like two songs, its whatever... They can never top Rosetta Stoned lol

[@dawgyjones9844]

Would just like to see them live now that I’m a middle aged guy that can afford it

[@Wendy-ov5hu]

Fuck Yah... happy to have SOAD

[@Slimenator]

Would love to see a new record

[@ladyymir1478]

Daron: The one responsible for soad being on hiatus is Serj. But he's cool. Still tho. Shavo: Yeah. We're still good friends, but except for him, the entire band wants this to happen. Serj: I'm sorry I caused this much trouble. I hope you, the fans, can forgive me for ruining this great band. John: Man, I love comic books.

[@godiloveminininjas4278]

Lmao John

[@leaf98]

That's not it either. It's because John is an alt right piece of shit and Serj doesn't wanna deal with him.

[@kristinagilbreth8727]

John dolmayan

[@bricaaron3978]

@@leaf98 *"It's because John is an alt right piece of shit and Serj doesn't wanna deal with him."* What did John do? Or did he do nothing, and you're actually accusing Serj of being a bigot who can't tolerate people who believe differently than he does?

[@Doubledexter]

@@leaf98 literally if you follow them on Instagram they are very close. They are both on vacation with their wives together.

[@madMARTYNmarsh1981]

You know what, Serj had very valid reasons for wanting a long break. Even if he'd said 'my singing style is very hard on my voice' I would have been understanding. I hope they're all in a healthy place now.

[@JoJoBeast]

Disrespectful to John Dolmayan, he did alot for the band

[@alexpopowski1318]

JoJo Beast who?

[@wanmapeastruda2868]

One of the most underrated drumers of all time!

[@willoverdoseonmusic]

@Spoods Noodle Doodles ?

[@oobernoober7617]

@@wanmapeastruda2868 Exactly he played amazingly in Toxicity with not only the unique fills but also the soft 12/8 grace note snare patter that's just beautiful

[@aksimtaioreunin5385]

@@oobernoober7617 what song?

[@andrewgrc20]

Honestly, not mad they haven’t came out with anything new. No artist should ever force music, it’s gotta all come together as a collective and agreement. Plus, it might be another “oh I miss the old Kanye” or “let’s make another fast & furious” type of BS.

[@mojosiesta9821]

Agreed. If they want to release solo music then so be it. When you look at their projects you get to see their influence on the 5 albums. And man I became a much bigger fan of daron when he went on, to me his rock continued to evolve while serj did other stuff, which shows how different he can get years apart. Shavo is a fantastic editor and producer, and John, well I'm glad he's teaching a drum class after he was done with scars on broadway, I think passing on his style is great considering there are alot of drummers who just get hammered and smash the set while he was always on note, rhythm and never messes up live haha

[@lespaul678]

I met these guys in early 2000 at a Rock of Ages record store, signing posters and stuff. This was right before they blew up and became huge. I attended a show later that night at Harpo's (SOAD, Fear Factory, Zak Wilde) and I remember smoking a cigarette outside in the parking lot next to their tour bus and the drummer was inside, alone. I talked to him for a few minutes through a small window on the bus and I asked him why he was by himself and he said that Detroit scared the shit out of him and he didn't feel safe leaving the tour bus.

[@Syclone0044]

Sorry, I just can't get over "Zak Wilde"

[@joetroutt7425]

I saw SOAD at a concert in Nashville long before the got big (maybe as soil) and remembering​ them being awesome but never heard from them again until Toxicity and I said I saw the rock out before they were big.

[@Ella7194]

I saw SOAD at ozzfest in the late 90s. It was an AMAZING show. I immediately loved them.

[@robertmckinney4772]

Thicc ahhh yes a true Michigan man, feeling safe and unsafe downtown at the same time... gotta love it

[@Ella7194]

@@robertmckinney4772 I've been every-where, man, and I have ta tell you these are words to live by: when you're out and about at music venues or bars or bathrooms...never be so overly brave or intoxicated that you can't recognise dicy situations and get yerself back home. Always listen to that little voice in your head that warns when your in way too deep 🐲🕊

[@Mozes316]

Well I learned that System of a Down never had a drummer. Interesting...

[@Tyyy777]

They didn't mention John once

[@Mozes316]

@@Tyyy777 Who is this John you speak of? This video is about the 3 members of SOAD and Serj's amazing and unique use of a drum machine.

[@tessilck4174]

What about Andy? He was in the band as well, as far as I know...

[@Mozes316]

@@tessilck4174 prior to the release of their first album, right?

[@Mozes316]

@ellzedd41 true, but this band doesn't happen to be one of them... And that's the issue. John is an amazing drummer and it just seems strange that he was left out of the whole conversation here.

[@neaituppi7306]

I was looking at Wikipedia and saw the narrator practically used that as a script.

[@thekornreeper]

Heki Kahni , truth

[@vikkorheel9966]

😂🤣

[@saprissa30]

That is a bad video. You are right.

[@jacobwharton5048]

Lmao what a shite video this is.

[@jeremyhines3513]

Lol that's funny as hell bc I like the story/info, but I think the narrator is corn ball

[@bobertg6522]

Sounds like a lot of DISORDER, DISORDER, DISOOOOOOOOOORDEEERR

[@sleazermillanthepawgwhispe2383]

Take my like and gtfo.

[@maryamcarymi2987]

They all need some hardcore band therapy from me. Honestly

[@thatsmymarmmy]

WHEN I BECAME THE SUN, I SHONE LIFE INTO THE MANS HEARTS WHEN I BECAME THE SUN, I SHONE LIVE INTO THE MANS HEARTS!

[@nelliesilvers1210]

The toxicity of our city Of our ciiiity

[@OrbInDaFrame]

Dont worry man they're just eating seeds rn to past the time

[@twizz420]

SOAD kicks ass. In high school I'd listen to their CD's on repeat for months

[@girlboards_]

nottacop I still do, honestly. They’ll always be one of the best.

[@EddieJerahian]

slammed crown vic 🗿

[@shaftlamer]

Wow that's unique and interesting

[@100_pesos]

Same, but I started in grade school. lol

[@amsalek]

John said a couple days ago saying they all need to check their egos and get together again.

[@zebadiahhealey7259]

Life is a waterfall were one in the river and one again after the fall😔

[@juhberkey8067]

@@zebadiahhealey7259 Swimming through the void we hear the word, we lose ourselves but we find it all? Sorry, had to continue it

[@hooliganstreet]

Legend has it that Rock Feed still reads Wikipedia for script

[@skyediann3399]

Legend also has it that they completely missed one of the band mates, didn't hear John's name anywhere.

[@PeteBaldwin]

I was going to say the same thing! I went onto Wiki to check something after watching this video and yeah... found the script!

[@aurasakura5103]

The website exists for a reason.

[@josfur1977]

and is DUMB ASF!

[@johnwinnard5589]

I told my daughter if she got straight A’s on her report card, I’d take her to the nearest SOAD show. San Antonio! I’m still proud of her for making those grades, because dad loved the show the most!

[@nathanhamberg6733]

Best dad ever

[@Starfishy999]

I saw SOAD at ozzfest 2007 with my Dad and it was life changing. I'll never forget it. Hope you guys have a great time!

[@benbrennan4953]

Tough parenting. Hope you would have taken her anyway ;)

[@dawkholiday4674]

Shit did they come here recently? I havent seen them in over 10 years.

[@troya4648]

IF my dad ever gets me a present, it’s something only he would enjoy haha wtf

[@TrenaddictCumberbench]

Oh please. I can listen to their records over and over and over again shouting out my car window. They are legendary. No sob story will change my mind. True fans of any band know this. It's called magick

[@nogosnoqt]

SOAD just had members that were too diverse in their way of experiencing life to last forever. It's why they could make the music they did. It's also what drove them apart.

[@Jacob6853]

I love Serj's singing style. For me it makes SOAD a more unique sound. I don't think there is an SOAD without Serj.

[@easterworshipper5579]

is serj the low voice? or the high voice?

[@stephenanderson6534]

@@easterworshipper5579 High voice.

[@travistotle]

@@stephenanderson6534 I don't know what kind of ear you have, but Serj is the deeper voice. Daron is the guy with the nasally, high-pitched vocals.

[@brianconrad7636]

Well now they both have nasal voices. Serj completely ditched his old vocal style and went Oprah

[@shellmiller3160]

Agreed

[@anthony452]

Anyone else laughing at the irony in a band that dedicates songs to criticizing power struggles in society breaking up because of a power struggle?

[@cobrakaiX]

Definitely notice that. Reminds me of John Lennon advocating for world peace while taking shots at Paul McCartney. Easy to sing about ideals and changing the world, much harder to actually live it in our daily lives. That’s why I hate when bands get too preachy.

[@anthony452]

@@cobrakaiX yea, he was a shitty person and another virtue signaling hypocrite.

[@e.m.8184]

@Richard Balliet It's a trait of people in general, you mean?

[@ImtheHitcher]

It's not remotely ironic though, is it. Wars and bands breaking up are really, really, different

[@dwoodard5717]

@@e.m.8184 haha, right? Hypocrisy is a trait of people with legs, people with hands, and homo sapiens

[@karimabou8784]

Their differences is what made their music unique, it was and still one of a kind. All their songs are still to this day appealing to metal fans, it's sad they're no longer together but they left a huge legacy.

[@Foxikaze]

They're still together, they're just not releasing music.

[@DHarri9977]

One of the best concerts ever was the show when they returned to Armenia, at the end the drummer John actually thanking the audience at the end was a special highlight.

[@Avanzis]

Terrible, shallow, inaccurate documentary. No mention of Daron Malakian's drug addiction causing the "breakup" or lack of SOAD's activity.

[@jeremygenslinger4874]

+ that he is a Absolute Control Freak and Greedy

[@Chrustillant]

Clearely drug addiction is in and made crucial influence in the band's tunes. Im a die hard fan of the two first records : and then things toke a turn and flet as an audience Taken for granted. Annyway , i adored Serj as a vocalist as much as i hated Daron's performance... But i am not a fan of Serj artistic new path...

[@mowglijungles5413]

Wait what was Daron exactly hooked on? I’m curious cause I was addicted to drugx and am 8months sober now. My family and friends are the ones that helped me. Darons addiction problem shouldn’t have been the reason they split :/

[@internetguy9531]

the dude literally used wikipedia as a script what do you expect

[@mdd47]

I mean, it's kinda nice that they can acknowledge their differences and still perform together and be friends. Most bands who have that kind of differences just split up and spend the next 10 years talking crap about each other.

[@Bagreciever9000]

John wasn’t mentioned once wtf

[@Zombieslayet1234]

For real wtf

[@aphexmaxim]

Sonic88 - that’s what I was thinking he didn’t even mention him joining

[@TheDamageinc81]

One of my favorite drummers of all time.

[@mohdfazrulidham9420]

This is about sad history..when john joined them it was a blessed not sad

[@jeahevans1687]

Right wtf

[@jedshere]

The sad history is Daron couldn't stand the fact that serj got more attention than him....that's about it...

[@AllShaaaallPerish]

Daron is better at making music period. Especially If its true he wrote most of the last two albums because the last two are better than all those previous.

[@qbxy4629]

@@AllShaaaallPerish serj voice and darons so well in sync but ur right about daron doing a lot of it

[@spencer4444]

Lead singers always get more attention, Daron is a great singer, but Serj and Daron have their reasons

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

I'm fairly content with SOAD not putting out a new album tbh. They have a flawless discography already that we can all listen to and appreciate over and over again, perfect songs from a perfect era of their creativity as artists. I would not want them to put out a reunion album in 2020 and it be vastly different from their original sound. They have grown as artists doing their own thing, and i say just let it be. Even Tool not releasing an album for so many years is not so upsetting either. They gave us masterpiece quality albums years ago, and it's alright if they've moved on in their vision.

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

I feel like if they force themselves to make an album, it will be a lot more forgettable. They’ve already lost a lot of mainstream appeal just by virtue of being inactive for so long and coming from an era when alt-metal was really popular. Also, it will divide fans because it will probably sound quite different. Bands like SOAD succeeded because they were fresh and unique, but now everyone has certain expectations of them, and many will inevitably be displeased. Furthermore, if they don’t even really want to make this album with all this BS going on, they’re not going to write their best material. If they were slightly more able to compromise on an album, it might be worth it, but let’s not act like it would have been a huge tour-de-force like _Toxicity_ was. It would have probably just pleased half of the fans and not many others.

[@derrickswinney2297]

Flawless...? Nah. M/H sucks at least compared to their older stuff

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

+Derrick Swinney I don’t understand why people say that. It sounded like they went in some great new directions while still keeping the vital elements that made them great. Serj may not have liked making them very much, but that didn’t show in his killer performances. All the instrumentalists killed it, and Daron was excellent at writing killer riffs. I don’t know what was missing.

[@choppergamer]

@@derrickswinney2297 wrong opinion sir,you do not compare music objectively

[@derrickswinney2297]

Too much Daron singing, too much banana terracotta. The weirdness felt contrived unlike the albums before, where the weirdness felt drug induced and poetically driven usually about the slime covered west coast underbelly. @@meowtherainbowx4163

[@cstober2]

I know "copyright n shit" but not hearing a single SOAD song throughout a 20min SOAD video is depressing

[@OGtheGrouch]

At times like this we need, system, rage, and rise against back

[@YoungDeathWish]

Rage and rise suck ass bro. Lmao

[@YoungDeathWish]

We all die Anyway DK are poser punks. Poser punks fuck off

[@iamkaed1k]

@@YoungDeathWish rise against is dope

[@MurmeliJones]

as much as i would love a new soad album. their mental health and quality of personal life comes first because i care about them beyond music

[@__-pl3jg]

15:26 - This is where the answer begins...

[@landonsilvius4938]

Random Person thank ya kindly

[@Mad9977]

the system has shut down

[@rudysal1429]

I see what you did there

[@hangingwithmatty9465]

👍😉

[@gregkis]

@@rudysal1429 you're gay

[@offbrandebola3372]

Did you try turning it off then back on?

[@lilithdoyle5703]

Shit its not turbing back on again

[@NotoriousFoxxx]

This channel rips off wikipedia for script

[@saintrhoads3375]

Oh well

[@geovaniraffaelli4508]

I'd rather listen to a well constructed narrated video than read off wikipedia =)

[@charlyzwinning]

Really?? Jesus.. and is it just me or is every video sad, tragic and devastating?

[@charlyzwinning]

@Shon Seibert yes, but get the thesaurus and make it your own.

[@rasta1017]

This script rips off the channel for wikipedia

[@orangeapple681]

Serj: "collaborating with the same people repeatedly is musically redundant." Also Serj: *Tours on old soad material for the last decade*

[@VertigoGTI]

Next album should just be a live show titled CASH GRAB

[@bustercherryhimen436]

Exactly

[@misleadingbarrel106]

So john dolmayan was just ignored, Also why did he just read a wiki?

[@matthiasthulman4058]

@Sour Milk maybe you don't know how research works.

[@matthiasthulman4058]

@Sour Milk well, then you would know that reading off someone else's script isn't research. Especially if you profit from it

[@JackTheJackedUpJag]

@Sour Milk it's not it's plagiarism

[@JackTheJackedUpJag]

@Sour Milk nobody asked you either

[@markie_p]

@Sour Milk thats literal plagiarism. Why would you watch a video about something that you can read in 2 minutes?

[@xmattspencer]

The sad truth and history of the KZbin channel named "rock feed"

[@9WEAVER9]

Seriously!

[@shanad4975]

lol

[@OrbInDaFrame]

@Sour Milk Wooooooosh

[@OrbInDaFrame]

@Sour Milk really grammar checking me

[@sven695]

@@OrbInDaFrame how is that a woosh

[@Roybwatchin]

I'm 57 years old and never really considered myself as a Hard Rock guy, mostly into Classic Rock. But, back around 2006 timeframe, I was taking my son and his best friend to the YMCA two nights a week and they always wanted to play their music. Suffice it to say, they played a lot of SOAD and I remember thinking this was pretty damn good stuff. To this day, I have several of their songs on my MP3 player and love to jam on them while working out. I also listen to them in my car, often! I think a lot of guys my age have missed the boat by not keeping an open mind when it comes to Hard Rock bands, you just never know what gems you might find....

[@tree9032]

My father listened to SOAD when I was around 6 years old. I’m 21 now and I still listen to them regularly.

[@rodjerdankist1125]

Your father kicks ass.

[@tree9032]

@@rodjerdankist1125 yea he's a cool dude!

[@KevinFrasard]

I remember hearing one of their demos from a buddy back in like '98 and absolutely loved it. So original and so many different genres/styles fused together which always transition perfectly. Incredible band!!!

[@thatsjuancooldude9409]

My dad said they handed out their first demos outside of gigs like metallica for free

[@matdemaz]

You're lucky. I was an embryo of 12 years when Toxicity/Steal This Album came out, only then got into them and guitar. 😂

[@S.K.2.4]

I luckily got to see them at ozzfest 2002 around when I turned 18...& they put on a killer show I wasn't expecting...damn almost 20 years ago I'm getting old LOL

[@timhick6]

Bull shit

[@KillingPeople]

@@thatsjuancooldude9409 That's right.

[@FennecDigitalArt]

SOAD Fans: "Oh man it's been so long since the last record" Tool Fans: "Welcome aboard" Both band's fans: ".....it's been 84 years"

[@concertjim3780]

Care to retract that comment, since Tool is releasing a new album

[@FennecDigitalArt]

@@concertjim3780 I'll believe it when I see it....2016 was another year that we speculated a new Tool record but nothing came out.

[@concertjim3780]

Read the news bro, they are working a deal with Spotify upon release!!!!!

[@concertjim3780]

2 new songs last night? Now what?

[@AudioGuyBrian]

Worse part is the 2 new Tool songs that leaked out suck. So we waited all this time for a bucket of turds from Tool.

[@vbrayfield07]

SOAD..AND TOOL ARE PLAYING IN CHICAGO AIR SHOW COMING IN MAY 2019.

[@ChromeChildren12]

Only 4 months away

[@mackenzieonyx7586]

DUDE, dope

[@nathanhamberg6733]

That's awesome that should be a great show have a blast

[@ianrasmussen6705]

Wait wahhhh

[@11cylynt11]

And neither has released new music in over a decade.

[@NYOB0001]

I don't care about a new album. I would be happy just seeing them in concert.

[@danielharris4913]

Saw them in 05. Couldnt talk for two days afterwards. Totally worth it.

[@calypso5846]

@@danielharris4913 dream

[@theseattlegreen1871]

I like how everyone in the comments is yelling at the uploader for not mentioning the drummer's name, and not once has the uploader replied back to any of these comments. I wonder why that is?

[@PaanJr]

TheSeattlegreen so we can continue comments and he get the views and comments count

[@eyprulaye]

Caz he's a bizitch

[@aaronodom2158]

Cause he don't read the comments. He has no idea that he didn't mention John. When making this, he wasn't trying to make sure everyone's name is mentioned. Nor was he trying to single anyone out. It just naturally came to this.

[@aaronodom2158]

Hey I know you.......from a Vegas shooting video awhile back. Your a funny man. Still think the earth is flat?

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Aaron Odom I never thought the Earth was flat? I always knew Earth is flat!

[@erice.stewart3020]

The Sad History of Everyone. - Rock Feed

[@MsSonali1980]

As long as "Everyone" has a wiki page who he can read off :DDDDD

[@marcellhunt5808]

Thank you😑😤✊🏾💯🙏🏾

[@alexhunter90]

the sad story of Beyonce next week, this one time, she felt sad.

[@ninjasylph]

Serj didn't have the same love for hard music, but damn her was good at it.

[@gmaccc2420]

"Her"?

[@rezzyblue9948]

Maybe, but anyone with an ounce of creativity is gonna cringe when performing Lonely Day

[@jeffbenzos38]

@@rezzyblue9948 not every song has to have some deep message for you to decipher. You sound pretentious af.

[@rezzyblue9948]

Caleb Huskey *“Such a lonely day And it's mine The most loneliest day of my life”* Pretty sure soad has proven they can write much better lyrics

[@NEWSUPERCHARGER2001]

I love how the bands discography history ends with Lonely Day and Solider Side, it's like an unofficial bittersweet goodbye to the band that was back in the mid 2000s and it goes to show how time is the real enemy of all of this. Shame we've still been feeling this as fans so many years on, hopefully a proper followup is released someday

[@PeachwiseSyndrome]

You technically just read out wiki articles lol

[@HFTVChannel]

Conteeeeeeeeeeeent

[@thereaper7682]

It sounds like it

[@thekornreeper]

Correct

[@paulieheydrich9772]

Peachwise Syndrome when he said Rubin produced everyone from Slayer to jayz I thought the same thing. Like no sht' .The 2 most known

[@Inaluogh]

Also read them wrong...

[@hernanhenriquez6778]

THE SAD HISTORY OF SOAD ...............RESUMED.............. They were an amazing band who made 5 amazing albums from 1998 to 2005. And then played those same songs for the next 15 years without making any new albums

[@MIngalls]

Such a bummer

[@ras124]

How about 3 amazing albums?

[@hernanhenriquez6778]

@@ras124 1System of a down 1998 2Toxicity 3Steal these album 4Mesmerized AND FIVE:Hypnotized

[@ras124]

I know, only first 3 were good, 4 and 5 were poopoo

[@tararaynal3571]

5 amazing album.

[@spookydonkey513]

Releasing an album after so many years is a lose/lose situation for most bands but especially hugely popular bands (unless it’s only about the money). Better to be remembered for your greatness. I think this applies most of all to Soad since it’s obvious their hearts aren’t really in it anymore.

[@franklinkz2451]

I still remember the day i heard Chop Suey, was a huge fan ever since

[@devindickinson9484]

Sad history of over dramatization for views

[@Jas3n]

Wtf, the title of the video "the sad history of soad" and you didn't even mention John dolmayan 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Qualle23fulHD]

@Sour Milk If you talk about a band you should at least mention every member once.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

Hes an amazing drummer too one of the best

[@justinecamp7922]

Is he Serg's Brother in Law sort of?

[@HumanTres]

The system won in the end.

[@zebadiahhealey7259]

FUCK THE SYSTEM

[@e5toro7008]

I'm not saying that it's all Daron's fault,... ...but it's Daron's fault.

[@raquelsantos8184]

Yes it is.he is a person who needs more attention then doing good music.

[@tomislavbasic7871]

Well, if u listen to solo albums Serj made, it was a good thing that Daron didnt let him to take more creative role in the band.

[@bluedream9668]

@@tomislavbasic7871 u mean its sh*t? Then Darron is right because Serj sucks!

[@KleanthisTFT]

How is Darons fault when Serj cant synergy with the other 3 members of the band and come together? He said he takes full responsibility of the hiatus of Soad and u still blame Daron. OKI DOKI

[@sneakerjoe23]

Tomislav Bašić Darons solo album was hot garbage. Sounded like 2000s generic scene music

[@AakashBalajiCyborg]

This is so sad.. Alexa play Sad Statue

[@chrisr4309]

Aakash Balaji yes

[@mmmmichaeljacksonnnn4666]

Aakash Balaji no no no stop et

[@ThierryRocksTV]

Then Lonely Day and Soldier Side for true depression :(

[@AakashBalajiCyborg]

@@ThierryRocksTV Dont forget Lost In Hollywood m9

[@meowtherainbowx4163]

This makes me so angry. Alexa, play “A.D.D. (American Dream Denial)”

[@shankarmagar4222]

When the time is right... we still have their old records to listen to till our ears bleed... lotta bands came and went in this decade but none like them... soad is life

[@z-beeblebrox]

Come hear the sad story of a band who continues to make lots of money touring without having to record any new albums

[@Redthepunkrocker]

I remember when Toxicity came out in 2001 when I was in elementary school my ex friend let my borrow the CD I couldn't stop listening to it

[@bonemomma]

I'm just so glad that the band I love so dearly didn't dissolve into a slew of alcohol and drugs. IM SO THANKFUL I GOT TO SEE THEM AT AFTERSHOCK 2018! Thank you System!

[@eatpeople4204]

umm, they are all heroin addicts...

[@nickviviano4486]

I have a lot of love for Serj. If he isn't ready, so be it. When the time is right

[@Syph1l1S]

if hes a sellout so be it.

[@raider7375]

They hit a great nerve for a few albums. I hope they do bring out some new music. However if they dont, they will go down as one of the best. Im just happy they're still friends. Too many times the friendship fails, then the band.

[@ZombieRoca]

Wyatt being a sellout would be him making a new album regardless of how he feels.

[@mpk33]

Perhaps when he's 60 years old...lol He's 52 now.

[@ZombieRoca]

Michael Kay 51*

[@WaywardStories]

Narrator: “inciting a **near** riot...”

[@nerobsc7597]

When an artist wants to create music for the sake of creating music instead of doing it for "the money". Very sad for the fans but I can respect that. There are too many people doing what ever it takes anyway so I think it is refreshing to see that there are artist who rather waive an opportunity than to create something they don't fully belive in.

[@IrvinTime1989]

I still hope that one day we'll get a new SOAD album.

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

Serj is right. Even though in most bands I've been in, I have written more than half the music myself, so I stand only to lose by my upcoming argument; it is wrong to assume that it wasn't that bass line, or that drum part that is what really hooked people into the song, and why it was a such a success. But no, they give all the credit to whoever wrote the lyrics, chord structure and melody, and to hell with all the other parts that are often even more of the songs success. Let alone the performance of the musician who played the part on the record. Sometimes that is even the producer or engineer. But all too often all the credit goes to the _"writer"_ only, even though other _"wrote"_ their own parts. In most bands the drummer comes up with the drum part, the bassist _"writes"_ the bass part and so on. Seriously, even for you guitarists (like me), should you not get paid for coming up with a good solo? As Serj says, equal publishing split. Or at least reflect *all* of the work people put into a record, not *just certain elements.*

[@dannyrascalmusic]

Aylbdr Madison Well said! I’ve been in the same position for years, it’s a bit of a dual edged sword, as a songwriter it’s hard to give up pieces of your creation, but as you said, it’s often those additional parts which make your song really come alive, and deserve to be credited. I did it for my first two albums, but with a revolving door of musicians it became a logistical nightmare to deal with, and so after that although I still retained the band name, I no longer had band members and had all the guys as hired players who got paid session fees and an equal share of live performance returns... but with no long term ownership to any of the songs.... it’s worked well, but by that same token, we were only ever moderately successful so never had the ‘big’ money issues to deal with or fight over. I’m fairly sure that my hired guns actually made more out of the deal than I have hahaha.

[@cvzanikos1]

Nah..Fuck Serg he's a drama queen nothing more.

[@dickslaughter2]

It's all about you isn't it

[@laultimaparticula961]

They get paid for their parts too. Its just melodies are the only thing you can say its truly yours. Intelectual property

[@cpm324]

Aylbdr Madison j

[@xsystem1]

Thank you God for giving soad to us..It's not a coincidence you made it happen, you meet these two glorious talented people serj and daron.

[@Seveneleven44]

Toxicity was an incredible album.

[@anthonydandrea270]

Steval204 steal this album was a billion times better

[@fm-fo4tx]

@@anthonydandrea270 not at all

[@wooogie672]

Anthony d'andrea nahhh

[@Yeayeayeayeayeayeayeayea]

@@anthonydandrea270 As Good as that Album is, I have to disagree

[@anthonydandrea270]

I think it's better man how bout dah, cash me o'side

[@adamclarke403]

How is this sad? They made a band, wrote some kickass records, and now are having creative differences, it's unfortunate for sure but they're still making solo records? I don't see the big deal here.

[@borb5663]

I agree. SOAD is one of my favorite bands, so I'd appreciate if they'd release another record, but I think people are starting to dramatize the whole thing. They've been together for over 20 years, it's natural that their creative interests changed in that time.

[@robertoremelli]

it's called clickbaiting

[@GeraldCole17]

"It's unfortunate for sure but they are still making solo records?" Um...how is that a question? That's called a statement. There should be a period at the end. Did you even pass elementary school writing classes?

[@Teh3aZ]

I don't think it's for creative purposes I think it's more on financial issues Like when Daron took the most shares/ wanted to do his interviews alone or as the main one or whatever Serj didn't like that I know there is some creative purposes but not as we think

[@AnUnnamed3vil]

It's not the same. It never will be.

[@guitardude32787]

dear god they knocked over the porta pottys

[@daviddelano-oakes1082]

I bet shit went flying lol

[@wabashstudio]

EVEN THE PORTA POTTIES!

[@UOAPlays]

That must've been a shitty situation.

[@daviddelano-oakes1082]

@@UOAPlays it seems like it still is lol

[@skummtoons6686]

😱😱😱 life is over now as we all know! Hahaha 😝

[@Discoveringbandsbymichaelnagy]

At least they still play live! Saw them a few years back and it was amazing :-)

[@Gonnasifaherpewarts]

You must live on the west coast. Or maybe Europe.

[@SCOTTaMAINA]

saw them in Vegas in Oct best god damn concert iv ever been!!!!!

[@hotfart]

BoLtx AkTionzZ i saw em in Phoenix in Oct and same! Daron was the best!!!!

[@SleeplessInLasVegas]

@@SCOTTaMAINA I wanted to go to that so bad!! Saw a lot of friends snaps, looked freakin amazing, I hope they come back and do another show soon.

[@Th3birdman333]

I might be going to see them live in Chicago, I still don't know though... Serjs Voice just ain't the same.

[@HmlsDarkOps]

I had the pleasure of seeing SOAD 5 or 6 times in Detroit. I blindly ordered their CD from bmg. Once I listened to it, I was hooked. Great band.

[@Renwoxing13]

The sad fact is - without Serj there is no SoaD

[@tinahedge5569]

SOAD will be epic forever, no matter what they do. I've grown up on them, and have my 5 CDs..., I'm good as long as I can replace them if needed. They drop a new CD... It'll be my 6th. Who daphuck wouldn't love THAT sound?!!

[@fwm_fam]

i hate the hosts voice with every cell in my body

[@vaden706]

Word

[@confident8132]

he sounds like a guy who would be talking about burger king foot lettuce

[@albertdenilla2947]

@@confident8132 😂

[@creamygoodness42]

Yea me too. American accents like this are so unpleasant to the ears.... very hard to listen to

[@luigiwithguns3588]

@@confident8132 Lmfao

[@p3tur]

For years they were my favourite band in the world! It's sad they stopped releasing new music! 🤘😎

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Serj as a kid looks like the male version of Anne Frank.

[@Double400]

@mattroski007 Uhh, this isn't about religion, it's about race

[@WakeUpDonni333]

My lord😂

[@-SayWhatAgainMF-]

Anne Frankian is actually his real name

[@nicholasgargano7396]

The inventor of the ballpoint pen

[@Metalheadyup]

Frank Frank

[@aham2903]

These guys hit the perfect combination of talent, sound, style and most importantly, TIMING when they went big. It all aligned so perfectly with the way rock was evolving and what people were hungry to hear. They became huge in that short-lived weird spot in the 90s where you have multiple different types of rock all competing for which one would be dominant" Nu-Metal, Punk was causing waves again, grunge was beginning to peter out, and System came along with this absolutely bizarre mash-up of all of these sounds with strong social commentary and a political message to boot. It was almost like destiny for them to be a global phenomenon. I've always been saddened by the way that they just kind of dissipated. I still believe that if all parties were motivated enough, we could have got a couple more really solid, classic albums out of System before they all agreed to hang it up for good. Such amazing talent from every single member, there was no dead weight in that band.

[@theangrycro-mag9444]

I remember playing on a bill with these guys back in the early 90s. My guitarist was also Armenian so there was some Armenian bonding going on. Haha. I remember thinking how quirky yet enjoyable their music was. Nothing bad to say about them. They were really nice dudes. It seems like everyone we played with back in those days got a record deal and became famous to one degree or other. All except for us (weeps silently). System of a Down, Hole, Stabbing Westward, Greta, Red Kross, Mercury Rev, Alice in Chains, Candlebox. What are you gonna do?

[@ajdarnold]

Which band did you play in

[@gomerwhat]

Brilliant bands

[@joeldavis5815]

Hole though? Smh

[@striker2496]

Sounds fake

[@LightSourceTemple]

That they can have creative differences like this and still be friends is a testament to how amazing and beautiful they are!

[@brianvb71]

Bands are a complexity of relationships. I LOVE SOAD. If the band of brothers has to go their separate ways in order to preserve their brotherhood, then so be it. I applaud this decision, as well as their unshakable grasp on the love and respect they have for each other. Maybe t6heir individual paths will come full circle and bring them back to the studio as SOAD in the future.

[@e.o.archuleta6768]

I can’t wait for them to make music again(even though they may never make music again). Shavo made me want to play bass. PLEASE MAKE MUSIC AGAIN!

[@raphaelguzman5263]

Grayson athin all we got is Scars on Broadway sadly

[@MrPhiphy]

Yes! because of shavo, i have collection of shovel hanging on my wall!

[@miguelgalicia9180]

Let’s just hope they get on the same page and put out more music. In a time like today, I feel we need it more than ever.

[@letsgorangers217]

Miguel Galicia It would be interesting considering John leans Conservative. I always felt that soad sung about universal issues that affect the right and left wing which I love.

[@leadnsteel1428]

They should just put together a double set. One set with Serj's style and other with what Daron wants. Those 2 are the ones who can't seem to agree on what they want to make

[@MrPhiphy]

They don't read book! So how are they going to be on the same page?!! Ba dum tsss!!! 😀😁😂🤣😃😄😅😆

[@Polonxy]

Update: they released two songs in 2020, 15 years since there last releases.

[@RecdactedYT]

Fun fact: they were not even planning on releasing it on SoaD

[@KMWeir]

I saw them in Chicago a few months back. Great show! Me and other fans were so happy to FINALLY see them. I live in TN and drive to see them in IL. What more can I say? Btw, I can’t imagine SOAD without Serj.

[@mojaveoff-griddesertbug-ou9988]

One man's Heavy Music is another Man's Disco.

[@bleemblorm]

Its a non stop disco

[@kost3181]

bet you it's nibisco bet ya didnt knowwwhoo

[@Choo-choo-chookcha]

That single comment is better than this entire video's script

[@Marrrrrzy]

"throwing rocks at police, breaking windows, and EVEN knocking over porta potties"

[@AshleySOAD]

marzy lol

[@bostondangler134]

Their first 2 albums are literal classics. From front to back.

[@TheSwearingChef]

Next album sounds like it's going to feature heavy riffs, calypso drums, opera singing and break dancing. Can't wait til 2037.

[@me.malakian5612]

Finally !They're are back 2020 🖤🤘🤘

[@MrJonnyYen]

Don't really feel the desire for a new album. They've had their time, the magic wouldn't be the same. It's like saying 'I want to feel the way I did when I was younger'

[@Syclone0044]

But most people do want to feel the way they did when they were younger

[@cygnus_XI]

MrJonnyYen I don’t like the idea of having to or being pressured into writing music similar to older stuff. Sadly that’s how it often works with artists... If a band releases the same sounding stuff, it’ll get boring. But if they release something different, people are going to criticize it. SOAD most likely won’t be able to make something that gives fans the same feeling that their old stuff did. Toxicity has too big of a shadow to fill. Musicians sometimes have to deal with this, unfortunately... Pink Floyd comes to mind. That being said, they don’t necessarily need to try and recreate that magic. It’s always possible an artist can do and give something different. Maybe it won’t be the same as the old days, but sometimes change can be a good thing. If every album sounded the same, music would get boring. What I hope for in a hypothetical future album from SOAD is something that all of them like and are proud of. They’re great songwriters and musicians, and I have faith that if they like it, I’ll like it too. That being said, it’s possible they’ll never get to that point where they can creatively agree on an album. I would rather them not release anything than release something any of them aren’t happy with. My two cents on this. Make of it as you will.

[@tejicamdfk]

Probably most retarded comment I've ever heard 💀

[@motoxtim34]

Sooo uh. You still think that way? You know those 2 songs are 🔥

[@justinecamp7922]

@@cygnus_XI I'm fine with what Serg has put out himself.

[@finalbreath15]

I've only seen system once live, but they really put on an unforgettable show. Their energy is unreal.

[@theslimyitalian]

At this point I wouldn't even want another album... I wish we could just go back in time and prevent the break from happening... Too much time has passed now for their to be another brutal system album such as toxicity

[@caseygriffin8878]

Yup. What was a storm that looked like a hurricane, it left us with a washed car and a wet newspaper. It was a great few years, the music is still there. But...…….things like that cant reverse themselves. The fans that grew up listening also got older, and the music industry isn't the same. Cant bring back a sound from the past, because it wont be the same crowd.

[@NoflectioN]

Serj on vocals and Darren on guitar. That's what the fans want. Hypnotize/mesmerize was ok...but wasnt the same dynamic...Darren took too many liberties and you can hear it.

[@ClipsByRSA]

Come back guys.. We miss you in 2019 as well 😭😭😭