Serj Tankian's Surprising Comments on Leaving System of a Down

Serj Tankian explains how he almost quit System of a Down in a meeting with his bandmates. System of a Down recently performed at Sick New World in Las Vegas.
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[@ImTheLetterP]

System of a Down without Serj? Isn't that just Scars on Broadway?

[@EmilPiano]

Nah it would be something in between

[@fred-ericschulz7736]

was thinking the same

[@noperception5073]

@@EmilPiano Scars on Broadway isn't that great, or just not to my taste, but I also don't really like Serj's solo stuff.

[@EmilPiano]

@@noperception5073 i can't believe you said that about SoB! You should listen the first album in full, i promise its amazing and very similar to Soad

[@nobleundead5678]

SOAD without Serj isn't SOAD. :(

[@AMisfit]

System of a Down was and still is a powerhouse of pure talent. Scars on Broadway and Serj's solo projects are %100 proof of that. I absurely love and will for ever cherish their Music/Art.

[@theclown999]

shavo has a solo project coming soon too!

[@LimeGuy101]

"Absurely"?

[@ShamanJeeves]

​@@theclown999Something new, or is the Achozen album finally seeing a full release? Either way, I'll be on the lookout.

[@bakerhalt]

I mean shit brotha if you're gonna focus so hard on getting your punctuation right, you might as well focus on percentages and spelling right too...

[@DR.DisInfect]

We're one with the river and one again after the fall 💧

[@toasterpoppin8717]

… Swimming through the void, we hear the word. We lose ourselves, but we find it all!!

[@liljj2390]

Cause we are the ones that want to play Always want to go, but you never want to stay

[@ReggiePerez1784]

Don Don Don Don Dooooon, Don Don Don Don Dooooon, Don Don Don Don Dooooon, Don Don Don Don Dooooon

[@pedrocasas4481]

🥲

[@kodemasterx]

Aerials in the sky When you lose small mind, you free your life Aerials, so up high When you free your eyes, eternal prize…

[@danielskmorbi]

That story in Serj's memoir just shows how loyal all the band members are. To me, it reads that even though Daron, Shavo and John kind of considered moving forward without Serj, they really couldn't because without him it wouldn't be SOAD.

[@brett5569]

People need to give up any hope with this band releasing another album honestly. Serj is 56 years old. This band unfortunately was such a wasted thing. We could have had another 4-5 albums since they last released anything.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

It’s so insanely obvious that Serj doesn’t really care to do SOAD projects anymore. There’s always so much skepticism in touring, making a new album, etc, on his end of things.

[@sd5458]

He has other things going in life. He is pursuing true artistic venture. The rest of the band? Holding on the early 2000's. Darren was always a toxic asshole, any fan knows that. It's simple, Darren liked the clout of being a "co front man" and wanted to make himself the main front man. Serj allowed it in an effort for creative input, and it failed miserably, and now he blames himself for the band's downfall.

[@erikreinhardt7955]

It’s so blatantly a financial dispute. Serj (I think rightly) tried to use his leverage as the singer who basically got them on the map, to get himself a fair amount on publishing. His only means to do that was to withhold his services on new albums. Daron hasn’t budged, no new SOAD, simple as that.

[@bobhope4949]

They were old geezers when I was a kid, I’m probably that age now, I couldn’t do it with out rock and roll enhancing drugs

[@omardcastrod]

They weren’t old geezers. Serj in particular looked older than he was with his goatee. He’s younger than Kurt Cobain by a few months, so at the time of their first album’s release, he was only 30. They’re not old. He has aged well actually, considering he looked so much older at the time. I too thought they were old back then.

[@bobhope4949]

@@omardcastrod lol thirties old son

[@theTomRadziwill]

Videos Starts at 7:01

[@jamesgreen5371]

It's such a shame we're probably not going to.get a new album SOAD is one of my favourite bands. I wish they could just share the songwriting and work things out

[@mikeoren3934]

sadly we probably won't but we at least got what you could call thier final act as the defend the land ep

[@DR.DisInfect]

That's why I love tool they made it through the Schism

[@NintenDub]

​@@DR.DisInfectwell that was all legal stuff that kept em tied up for ten years

[@brandonguindon7455]

​@@NintenDub It was more than just that.....I assure you

[@adamdan6316]

Moonic of a down by otu. Thank me later

[@patorjk]

It's such a bummer that they can't find a way to make things work. Soad was one of my favorite bands back in the early 00's. Memorize and Toxicity are still two of my favorite albums of all time. I think I read somewhere that Serj is still open to making another Soad album, maybe one of these days they'll find a way to make things work.

[@noperception5073]

"I think I read somewhere that Serj is still open to making another Soad album" You clearly didn't listen to the video.

[@patorjk]

@@noperception5073 Seji has said in the past (as recently as last year) that he's open to making a new album if they resolve their creative differences. The video talked about him wanting to leave the band in 2017. However, in 2020 they recorded and released 2 songs. So he's clearly not against making new music with Soad - the issue is creative differences. There's no need to reply to my post with such a rude statement.

[@feargm]

if Daron wasnt so stuck up and just allowed Serj to make some songs (which he clearly can write well given the quality of his best solo material), maybe we'd have a new album by now.

[@danny-d0rito]

I do find it unlikely, but then-they did as you said make the 2 new songs. they might be trying to make an album? I find it unlikely, hell quite possible it won't happen. even if it does, Serj does not have the same voice anymore-20 years does take a toll on one's pipes-but we can hope. even if it never happens. because they did make new songs together, and I am interested to see what goes on moving forward.

[@MeMes-qr8zh]

Oh baby rock feed is fast !!!!

[@Skurvvy]

I know right finally our own actual news source for rock/metal

[@sebastianfischer2082]

I hope Rick Rubin gave them a stern talking to when he saw them this year... If there's anyone that can make it happen it's Rick not the band.

[@feargm]

FACTS

[@NadirIsmail9]

@@feargm You think they are kids ? No one can push them except themselves lol

[@itsjsin5541]

I'm so over it and have been for awhile. Just gonna enjoy the albums we got and move on. A shame we can't get one more album with them together.

[@VolBeat2412.]

and I can't believe that I couldn't see SOAD live. Damn

[@bobhope4949]

It’s called getting old folks….. first nofx stops, now this, it really put reality into perspective

[@goawwy]

I saw them at ozzfest when they first came out and became a big fan! Love his voice❤

[@russellmckenzie1596]

Same here man so many bands system, disturbed, Mudvayne, and I was on Slipknots street team so got to hear them in 97’

[@Michael-eu1mz]

Me 2 saw them at ozzfest 2002 and 6 and saw them open for Metallica back in 2000

[@MysteryMisterE]

Thank you for making this video, so many people blame Serj for no music but don’t realize Daron was being unfair to his brothers.. SoaD w out Serj will be another lackluster scars type project

[@keltarking]

So sorry to hear about Serj's health issues. :(

[@drexelmarz7144]

Love your shirt design, best band ever… RIP Dime & Vinnie 🤘🤠🤘

[@jeffreyramsaur796]

We need a new soad album so bad, so what u dont want to tour anymore Serj doesnt mean u cant make new music!!

[@noperception5073]

Albums don't make as much money as touring does. But if you don't tour at all you're not making any money anyway so he might as well make an album.

[@ChadKing69]

The singles they released a couple years back were terrible. The band needs to quit.

[@preachercaine]

He lays out why that isn't possible pretty succinctly in the video

[@bdebrunok]

@@ChadKing69 i agree, but i believe they're terrible because daron did everything. serj, shavo and john just recorded it.

[@777mCaz]

We are so damn lucky to have the music that has been created, pure beautiful works of art ❤the solos from both are truly beautiful too🤘🏽🫀💕💋there could never be replacements of any of these artists.just pouring my ❤out ❤SOAD

[@bobhope4949]

System of a Down was my introduction into the beautiful world of music piracy, my friends older brother had Napster and let him burn cds, toxicity was my first free cd, it didn’t have toxicity on it ironically it had Johnny at the end, didn’t hear toxicity until years later and was like whoa what the fuck! But yeah I felt it was weird but like metal talking heads, they grew on me, I actually stole that album lol was end of highschool when that double album came out, I remember looking at the website while I was supposed to be doing school work, it was ok

[@Swellington_]

I didn’t even know about that 2018 article of Serj’s explaining things that were going on as far as the band or whatever,at least from how he saw it, I was always told something completely different was the problem, but I’ve been a fan since Chop Suey, I heard it on MTV when it released and I went immediately to Sam Goodys and got the CD,the whole album bangs, and I had never heard of these guys prior to that and so a few of their songs had to grow on me because they were at the top of their game then and definitely had a unique style,absolute legends these guys 🤘

[@kryptickorner]

im not sure you can replace Serj....his voice is so unique. his style is one of a kind. his talent is so expansive, subtle and nuanced that I find it unlikely anyone could do him justice. On the other hand, would love to see someone try and see the band in full(ish) force again. At least they all seem to be at respectable differences. this bands music and its members largely helped shape my teen years and unlike many bands of my past, never died out. I could listen to about any soad song and still enjoy it. and often be just as blown away by it.

[@philipmartin8577]

Imo the closest thing we have is the band Avatar

[@OnyxOverkill]

agreed! Im always so impressed by Soil's solo

[@Scrubermensch]

Otu from Moonic Productions would be a great replacement, he understands SoaD very well and can do both Serj's and Daron's voice too.

[@andarchy1386]

Luckily I got to see them on ozzfest back in the day they were awesome live

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

same

[@MarkArandjus]

It's almost twenty years later, dudes, dang.

[@Kjertinge]

Im just happy the boys will go on stage together. I think were all over the fact there will never be another album unless one day they release old songs that never got finished on anniversary or something. But yeah lets just appreciate that we have them still and can get along enough to play a few shows every year

[@DaP84]

Serj transitioned and is about to join Linkin Park. They will be known as System of a Park from now on

[@anomalous34]

Linkin Down

[@bobhope4949]

@@anomalous34hahahah Jesus Christ

[@everythingmotivation2697]

One single last album is all I ask for. I just recently started to love their music and one finally album would be the cherry on top

[@6R3YP1L6R1M]

Is it just me who keeps checking RockFeed's follower count to see how close they are to One Million Followers? Don't know bout y'all but, it's exiting to see them getting closer and closer every day 🤘👽✨

[@Diesel1069]

My first concert was riot fest with system headlining when I was in 8th grade. System and ice cube what a night

[@sevenempestfxntoolsoad3183]

Such a great show.I Also saw that line up.

[@OnyxOverkill]

I WAS THERE!I was 8 months preggers but i was not about to miss my favourite band ever! and seeing ice cube was sick, my child naturally likes both

[@ackerjawaka4742]

Seen this band a few times and they were absolutely amazing every time in fact they got better the more I saw them coz usually for me the first few times I see a band is the best ♠️

[@thecommunistbreadlord3223]

I guess he is eating seeds as a new past time activity while in the city

[@GearheadRob319]

LOL

[@KP-ol3tc]

As a 90's kid that hardcore grew up on System and Rage...I let them go a long time ago. No new album since 2005 kinda shows how you feel about your fans imo and internal beef gets old with these legacy bands

[@MetalPhantomX]

As much as I really love SOAD I enjoy Serj's solo albums more. I wish he would make more solo albums. I actually got the pleasure of seeing Serj live in Armenia back in 2010 or 2011 (cant remember which year) and it was so flippen awesome!

[@hermitthepog6617]

Soad are one of my big 3, never seen them live, but i love their music so so much, no one will EVER write or sound anything like SOAD. It would be a massive shame for this to all end now. I understand Serj's position, and really hope they can find someone who can take that role on, i do not want SOAD to end, DARON, SHAVO AND JOHN please continue

[@danny-d0rito]

I am with you. I hold out hope, but I see it as unlikely we will get an album-although they're trying to make music, so we will see what happens. and out of curiosity, what are the others of your big 3?

[@sevenempestfxntoolsoad3183]

System with out Serj is effectively the end. One of the most unique heavy hitters still selling out places here when they feel like it.Wont be replicated.

[@Jasonmasonsixx]

I hope we get another album before I die

[@Empacack]

As much as we as a fan wanted to see them back with a new album, if it was the best for them, let it be. They leave us with 4 of bangers albums, let it be. It's an upset, but we don't know what is their struggle for being together again. Just we are grateful that they are still active just on a different band.

[@TheTaylw1]

There is no System of a Down without Serj!

[@selw0nk]

System of a Down is a band not just him. If he leaves the band you can follow his solo project instead.

[@datboibaz147]

Psh

[@catturd2]

dumb opinion

[@TheTaylw1]

@@selw0nkSerj has such a unique voice, if the rest of the band had a different frontman, I don’t think many would like the change. It’s no different than Chester Bennington in Linkin Park, or Kirk Cobain in Nirvana. Once they passed away, those bands were never the same.

[@ChadKing69]

Serj Tankie is replaceable

[@VidyaBros1]

I just saw them in Vegas. Was an amazing birthday gift from a friend, to go Vegas for Sick New World. Idk if I will ever go to SNW again, but if I do, adult diapers are definitely mandatory because I don't wanna lose my good spot again in front of the stage due to needing to leave to go pee, and I also don't wanna dehydrate by not drinking tons of water, either considering it's in the desert. About 5 people passed out from heat strokes when I was just there.

[@OnyxOverkill]

happy birthday!

[@CompanyMiki]

His new book is amazing !

[@Duvstep910]

Soad without serj would just be oad

[@Patrick33194]

Ai serj blows 2024 serj out of the water though I love him, but to be brutally honest 😅

[@J.PC.Designs]

@@Patrick33194 Not really. You just like how unrefined his singing was. His technique from an objective and technical standpoint is better now. It's just that it doesn't fit SoaD anymore.

[@Nicball505]

Scars on broadway is killer imo and none of serj solo stuff is appealing to me at all. He is an amazing vocalist, absolutely incredible, but Darren’s songs are where it’s at and his voice is amazing too.

[@PapaAwiz]

I think it's fair to say that Serj is a god tier talent that absolutely requires oversight. His 1st solo album was great. But that by his own admission...was mainly because he had tons of people around him changing his intended vision for his 1st solo album to skew closer to Metal. & by the time he realized it, the record was done. Which is why all his follow ups sound so off the wall compared to what we're used to. Scars is ok I think. Me personally they've had like 3 or 4 songs that completely hit for me. But it's noticeable how different they "feel" without Serj. I'd say that Scars is like the flat soda compared to something "freshly opened" that you get with proper System of a Down. To each their own though.

[@rad_iguana64]

You think perhaps they could try to come up with a whole new project altogether, a new name? Maybe a couple different members? It may not be System, but maybe a new "System" could be something worth contemplating & trying out

[@shawncollins9938]

Times up, guy was 36 when last album came out.

[@Skurvvy]

You cant replace Serj I wish egos could be put aside and they could create new magic. With all the bs in the world right now we NEED a new System album

[@jeffrrey6791]

Lego my egos

[@mynameismud-qd9vu]

It's refreshing to hear such honesty and transparency from Serj when with most other bands it's nothing but finger pointing and mudslinging. Kiss and Motley Crue are prime examples of said finger pointing and mudslinging.

[@travismackey9595]

To be honest, I really enjoyed there music back in the day, but it's been such a long time since they put out anything worth listening to. The only time I even think of them is if they come on the oldies channel. I'm ok if they break up for good, we can always listen to there old albums.

[@glens1071]

Serj recently recorded a song with El Estepario's band

[@person69420s]

as much as i love serj, he did say he is the reason why soad hasnt made anymore music. personally, im just a fan of anything serj or daron write (except for scars on broadway) and id love to see more soad, even if serj cant sing in any potential new songs. plus, even though serj cant really sing anymore, it doesnt mean he cant write anymore so hopefully he helps out soad with that

[@visionda1]

I would give up my first born to see system just once in my life. Really wish they would play a show in NY

[@GameReaperIsHere]

You know, i would subscribe to Rock Feed or even recommend it to my metalhead buddies as a source for rock & metal news, IF the channel would actually expand beyond the bounds of the 2000s AMERICAN bands, which I assume the man-in-charge has grown up with, which is fine but metal is outsiders' music. I mean, there are 5000 active bands only in Finland, 1000 of them having international releases. Sweden? Norway? UK? (weird, right?) Hell even next door Canada has titan bands. no NOT Nickelback! Anvil, Annihilator, Voivod, Devin Townsend, even younger bands like Archspire, etc. Call me Boomer, Grandpa, whatever, I don't care, I have thick skin. but, ever heard of Kreator, Evergrey, Behemoth, Helloween, Epica, Stratovarius, Speultura, Nightwish, the list goes on... Think global dude. Cheers

[@m4nu507]

Man i cant wait to listen the song he recorded with El Estepario’s band The Cost.

[@jjhall5411]

I just hope serj does Not leave cause i luv system they're my number 1 favorite band i grew up with them and if serj leaves that will kill the band so i hope he stays with them.....

[@SlyRyFry]

I love system of a down and have been waiting for new material just as long as anyone, but its not SOAD without Serj. Plus hes gotta be one of the hardest to replace singers in the genre. Sure hes only "half the vocals" but he is 100% the most iconic member/sound of SOAD. It'd be just as hard replacing someone like Chris Cornell or Chester

[@tekservices8699]

Why is this surprising? He’s said this before

[@unholyabyss]

If they get a new vocalist, the vocalist from a band called Frostbitt may be a great fit because their track Death God essentially sounds like Serj's voice. He may not have the same vocal range as Serj, but he definitely has the ability to sound like him. They may not be able to get him as a vocalist, but would be a good choice if he was interested in their style of music.

[@jonathanburch8658]

I truly enjoy Frostbitt and I’m not a vocal guy. His part in “Run Faster” by Nemertines is what got me

[@unholyabyss]

@@jonathanburch8658 there's a possibility they won't get their vocalist on board because they seem to have a different style of music, but the possibility is there I think if they want someone who can essentially mimic Serj's base voice for singing, that seems like a good pick if they can wing it.

[@accepthisname]

If touring is a major issue, then put out a new record with minimal touring or have a fill in vocalist for live shows. We just want a new record!

[@VolBeat2412.]

SOAD without Serj it's like Linkin Park without Chester. It's one of those bands that has a unique and recognizable sound. And no one can't say the opposite. I'm not saying they "maybe" can find another singer if they're interested to continue making music or touring, but it would be weird and so different. Also, having grown up listening to them, back in the day when I was a kid. It's shocking

[@RobertT1999]

At this point, I'm not interested in new System of a Down music. However I am certainly interested in hearing their old unheard demo stuff as well as original stems and unseen behind the scenes from the studio. Oh, and official live pro-shots.

[@bobhope4949]

Lot of bsides on KZbin

[@RobertT1999]

@@bobhope4949 True, my only issue is I've listened to them all haha. But I appreciate the comments nonetheless.

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

Imagine if they made a reality show for this.

[@bobhope4949]

Nah fuck that, but I was thinking they should do a reality show where they mix and match members of big bands and make them write songs, that would be bad ass

[@dilfbag]

🤘 😁 🤘

[@braydenh190]

It was inevitable. This was a long time coming. All growth comes at a cost. Moving forward means sacrifice.

[@FTWFLTRK]

Being in a band with people that have different taste in music and of course opinions in what they want to play is possibly the hardest thing possible. It’s always better to go different ways before you start hating each other because that’s probably the easiest thing to happen

[@jacksonjDell]

I really hope the rest of the band is able to continue making music in one fashion or another. I’d hate to see that talent go to waste :/

[@MYLIFE22311]

Are they having writers Block? Come on System stay together the planet needs you guys, seriously.

[@GodsandRage]

I bought SNW tickets and then saw Serj was barely performing at previos shows on YT videos so I sold my tickets. I don’t want my love for SOAD to end like that. What sucks is I have never seen them perform.

[@user-pl7lr5dn8q]

they all need each other. Both solo bands and albums have been medicore at best.

[@joedog3977]

SOAD without serj would almost be a cover band. SOAD is getting old like we all do. serj is close to 60. im sure he cant handle it like he use too. probably wants to relax and enjoy the fruits of his labor.

[@robgoins3672]

See you on the next Metal Singer Game King.

[@Ripvanwinkle29]

Guess I’ll never get to see them now.

[@raleighsinclair1012]

He doesn't want to continue. The band knows they can't continue without his vocals. It's a standoff and us fans are the ones who ultimately lose out. It's such a shame when artists egos hold their own God given talents hostage and the fans that have paid for their lives and careers are the ones that suffer. Okay.. yall already rich af.. so just forget about the money and just write a new record for the fans who've given you the life's that you're living!! And then friggin find a singer to go on tour with and then just have Serj sing at Sick New World and whatever other festivals he chooses! The band members that want to continue CAN! Serj can pick and choose the shows he wants to play. But, ultimately, the fans who've literally paid for your lifestyles for the last 20+ years get a return on their investment. Out of basic respect, you owe the fans.. you owe the people who have paid for the life you live. Its crazy that everyone blamed Daron.. turns out it's Serj decision to leave his friends and coworkers and his fans high and dry. Get your friggin head out your ass and do the right thing! It's not just about you!! I mean.. sheet, Stef from Deftones ain't want to tour but he's playing local shows and has a fill-in for the rest.. doesn't stop the band.. doesn't hurt the fans.. thats awesome!! Why can't Serj do the same??!

[@zackstrong8034]

Serj is not the one to blame for System not putting out more music. His compromise was very reasonable. If the band really wanted to put out more music, they would've leapt at Serj's compromise.

[@truuuupR]

Read the book. It's quite eye opening to how Serj views SOAD. He wants to make art - understandable - but he doesn't seem to hold any real importance to the band and never really has. He says that he was pretty much done by 2003/2004 with the whole 'global superstar band' thing as he hated touring that much. His creative differences with Daron have only worsened as the years have gone on. The band made an attempt to record a new album in 2018 but quickly fell apart after Serj and Daron couldn't agree on almost anything.

[@Emily-the_funny_guys]

SOAD hasn't been here to Australia since 2009

[@bibiinspades1953]

I got to see them at there prime like a month after they released Toxicity

[@rubaidaallen2764]

It’s over for System. I think we need to accept the fact that the band is done. They’re not interested in playing ever again. I’m just annoyed that they can’t get their 💩 together. Come on guys 🙄

[@philipmartin8577]

Id love to hear the singer of Avatar sing SOAD songs

[@mysteryjudgejuryexecutione3443]

Serj is orginal, cant recapture lighting in a bottle... New singer is basically a cover band then

[@officialjx]

Damn 😢

[@LightCyrus]

Honestly, I'd rather it go on without him than call it quits forever. Just imagine how happy some great vocalist and fan would be to become the new singer for SOAD. Besides, it's happened before (Van Halen, Killswitch Engaged, Sepultura, Fear Factory).

[@8THRU5Official]

Fuck man thats heartbreaking… but i went to a staind concert aron lewis i feel can pull off some system songs

[@tombstonechess2231]

I mean it just kind of confirms what we have all kind of already guessed. Daron obviously saw himself as the only creative force and the reason why the band was popular. Serj walked because he was being pushed out of the sound more and more. Both Daron and Serj found out that neither of them was the star, when their solo projects never hit the same success. It was always the mixture of their talents together that made for a legendary band. But by now the hurt is too deep and the band members too old to make it right again. Love this band, but it belongs in the past with the rest of my wonderful memories.

[@keithkalson4722]

and here i am still wishing they would have covers Queens Bohemian Rhapsody

[@bobhope4949]

No

[@keithkalson4722]

@@bobhope4949 everyone that has covered that song did not do well in my opinion. Also I think they would do it better than anyone I have heard try.

[@friklefrunk743]

Ill be their new singer if they want :).

[@beezlebub3955]

Quality over quantity 🤷‍♂️ not every band needs to consistently put out new music to stay relevant. There’s a lot of bands that are probably still going for the money

[@Whyamihere88]

I absolutely love this band. There albums will never not get play. But man, it's such a waste at the same time for them to not have more albums from them as a unit.

[@HarleySchultz-ii3ut]

system of a down without serj is like having nachos without cheese it just doesn't work but i'm a fan of serj's solo music so i can't wait for his next project

[@user-mi7nw5kt4w]

Honestly, at this point, I wouldn't hate it if they replaced Serj. He's the one holding back a full SOAD reunion and Daron writes most of their music anyway.

[@ronsorage78]

i saw them in 2019.

[@joatagewin]

For some reason that worries me, thinking of what happened to Dimebag. Maybe the Pantera shirt made me think of it.

[@TheLowest]

wot?

[@joatagewin]

@TheLowest serj admitting it was him made me think of the guy who killed dimebag because he thought he broke Pantera up, or something along those line

[@TheAntManChannel]

Im glad Serj is taking responsibility like a man. He is the reason they havent made any music in the past decade.

[@DanielReyna-zx8ec]

Honestly at this point if serj doesn't want to be in the band anymore who the hell are any of us to say otherwise. It's been 19 years since they've released an album, doing new music without him might suck for us fans but if it happens then there's nothing any of us can do about it

[@Skynet666officialchannel]

so basically, nothing changes... cool! I mean whether they split or not will not change the lack of content

[@alexandermartin9472]

He has his reasons and truly glad he did what he did. I truly don't even care or give two flips about this band

[@strangemachines_]

The three of em should just make an album without Serj. They don’t need him Darron writes all the shit anyway he can just sing if he wants or make it partly instrumental we’d all still buy it, their instrumental parts are amazing on their albums. I think they should.

[@stevecarroll6112]

Serj is doing an awesome job on his own. Maybe one day he will return to System of a Down.

[@kasabianrage7487]

He's only being honest because its the truth, he didn't want to admit that until he finally had to, he didn't originally want people to know he was the hold up, I'm over it by now, SCARS ON BROADWAY is awesome, if that's what there's left, I'll take it.

[@Cardioid2035]

Why do they always Singapore??

[@samsarastarkey]

As much as i love soad, i can totally respect serj's mindset.

[@flackenstien]

Even, and especially, the best bands have these issues. It's with the territory. The Beatles, of all bands, famously got like this. The only people these bands owe anything to is themselves and eachother. I'd rather get no new music than songs that were weaker due to various internal struggles.