System Of A Down Interview

[@VikoTheBassist]

Four different band members, four different beards

[@AlexanderTzoMusic]

"Positive and negative are the same, they're both just different sides of you, caring about what other people think"

[@aiwuhu]

i hope you see this 7 years later

[@mex321]

@@aiwuhu A lot can change in those years.

[@Falsedragon298]

Same thing, different in degree. Otherwise known as the principle of polarity.

[@martinfinnegan4436]

Serj: I do whatever music I want, I don't give a fuck what my fans want. Well he wasn't lying..

[@Vibing]

Martin Finnegan Dont look at it in a negative way. If hes done hes done. It was a good fucking ride.

[@KB-xx2sn]

Martin Finnegan Hell yea

[@alexhennigh5242]

XATAN Agreed. I really wish i could have seen them perform but I'll never hold any ill will towards any of them if its over. Their music has gotten me through some of the roughest parts of my childhood and ill be forever grateful

[@AndresHernandez2]

@@alexhennigh5242 same 🤘🏻🤚🏻

[@purplepoodles1620]

When does he say that??

[@BrokenTV101]

these are the realist guys i've ever seen

[@rexalex6416]

69 likes my dude.

[@blacksheepsquadron6189]

@@rexalex6416 70

[@Letskickitup]

Black Sheep Squadron 75

[@howmanysubscanigetwithoutp2420]

Until Darron starts talking about filatio

[@-beanis-4844]

@Даронфаг Ага 151

[@NikolaiWantsVodka]

Holy Shit, This is the first time I have heard John talk. Didn't expect him to sound like that.

[@Metalbornforce]

I like Shavo's enthusiasm every time they do interviews..

[@itsyaboy3870]

He's their manager, he's doing a great job.

[@weerawatchsuriyo9691]

ItsYaBoy I thought they made Daron the manager now?

[@phriendlybear]

now THIS is an interview. Those fuse interviews were a nightmare.

[@AHammbone]

I know. That chick was such a bitch.

[@KrishmanyuThakur]

@@AHammbone I mean, do you blame her lol? As fun as it was, imagine yourself in her shoes 😂. Imagine asking questions and a wasted guy just saying fellatio for 26 minutes and talking like a high person? Idk about to you but to me it felt a bit disrespectful and unnecessary(but that's just my opinion 🤷‍♂️)

[@ZhanLess]

@@KrishmanyuThakur go check her interview with slipknot too; it shows the problem is on her not on the band

[@carpenoctem775]

@@ZhanLess That was Mistress Juliya. She was a cringy tool that tried way too hard. She probably had to suck cock to get her job on TV. Such an embarrassing person to watch. smh….

[@deadeyes2803]

serj seemed more introverted in the old days

[@alexhennigh5242]

Deadeyes X Makes sense. Twas the peak of Islamaphobia here in the states and even though he isnt muslim most people cant tell the difference so im sure hes taken his fair share of unnecessary bullshit for simply being born of middle east decent. Thank fuck he's a brilliant mind and made something so positive of it all

[@nikkiyt758]

Shy Serj is a beautiful cinnamon roll, too Good For This World, too pure

[@A100Aic]

Lol

[@CrustiiDustii]

why are you babying him? 💀

[@woo6982]

@@CrustiiDustii he's like 53 or something...

[@mioqa]

hes like 50

[@Major5x]

Frrrr

[@revan1013]

"I personally don't think bands should exist forever... unless they are able to break those walls, and be able to present themselves differently." - Serj Tankian 2001 I understand what he means... but damn I'll miss them if their hiatus is permanent.

[@Cazador1]

People are still with hopes, but it's kinda obvious that they're not going to release anything anymore... Just do shows.

[@G259-y9z]

damn 16 years ago wtf lol

[@theextinctsurgeon310]

Serj looks like a fucking badass. That hair and beard is just so fucking hot (i'm straight). Then there's his personality and his amazing lyrical songwriting skills. He is a deep, shy, complex human being when in an interview but a total badass, insane energetic frontman on stage. Truly and truly another better James Hetfield.

[@16BitKingFTW]

+The Extinct Surgeon >Straight

[@juniorsavino2889]

totally agree!!!!

[@takerisksnprosper]

+The Extinct Surgeon Daron writes the music

[@Cahin-ic1ej]

Yes i agree

[@nickthomas7467]

I'm sure Daron writes Serj's solo albums as well.

[@StrikerFin]

This band did a lot for me. Inspired me to play both bass and electric, inspired me to sing although am not good at it. This band is awesome!

[@martenveersoo8502]

same here!

[@MythicalPhoebe]

i had to watch an interview featuring SOAD just to make sure that these people are human. because it's hard to immagine these people in society when you just know them for their music videos and songs.

[@DaHeavyMetalBoss]

8:45 daron is lost

[@zekefuda7949]

+KnotzTheGuitarist that me when I see a wasp

[@mayuwunnaise]

As soon as I saw that I was like "Same."

[@VOYAGEUR-YT]

+KnotzTheGuitarist When Shavo said hookers, it brought his attention back lol

[@VOYAGEUR-YT]

+KnotzTheGuitarist Or was it drugs?

[@Abraxaa]

KnotzTheGuitarist omg yaas 😂

[@Deficite24]

the Toxicity era is the best ever, loving the way they looked and the sound they had

[@VOYAGEUR-YT]

So when is Serj's yodelling album coming out?

[@conjointoates]

listen to his solo albums

[@VOYAGEUR-YT]

George Barisa I've heard a bunch of them. Which song has yodelling?

[@conjointoates]

none of them have yodeling :D

[@rockythehorseman5192]

His collab with Arto is called Serart and it's got yodeling

[@Nlorgpipemusic810]

@@rockythehorseman5192 that's chanting, holding is the cowboy one

[@Orangelemonblue]

Great interviewer and im impressed by these dudes.. really intelligent and meaningful conversation

[@salmon020]

John's drumming does his talking, and does it damn good. Bad ass drummer.

[@Jwj0523]

Does anyone see daron constantly looking up at the ceiling

[@nickzimm94]

This is by far the realist interview of any band I’ve ever seen. It felt like I was in the room with them and having this conversation. That was a great interview

[@tivi909]

serj's wide smile is hilarious!

[@yototee510]

Compare how chill they are in this interview than in Uranuim's interview

[@KB-xx2sn]

HomeOfTheLostAnd Dead Yea! 😂

[@cannedbread3829]

that uranium interviewer was boring them out of their fuckin minds with those bland ass questions

[@masondoesguitar]

Fellatio

[@AraGuitar]

this makes me miss seeing the four of them together :(

[@swiftyrocks08]

System separated to create new sounding art. I love the albums Serj has made, as well as the one Daron made. I love serjs newest album harakiri. It is a very honest album that discusses the damage we are doing to our planet, and our connection to the universe. We are not separate energy. We are the collective infinite creation. The creation that comes from our perception. Serj did a beautiful job expressing how we must wake up from the illusion of separation and realize the we are collective.

[@snoutout]

Interesting what Serj said about bands not staying together forever. And now he's the only one from the band today that isn't ready to make another record.

[@gj4312]

snoutout So he agrees with his own point of view?...

[@ovasov]

so what?

[@neoindie1007]

yes evolution means changes

[@nrkapa]

See you in 15 years when this video pops on everyone's recommended again

[@ibanezj6308]

I think this is the best Soad interview

[@donaldo141194]

16:20 the beginning of the end

[@wolfich4684]

What did hw say ? I don`t know english very well

[@HogFlamboli]

17:53 "like Madonna" Damn, why did I immediately assume he was making a sex joke?😂😂

[@jerrycan853]

dang 2006, when they were still making albums :((

[@XtremeKillah101]

Jerry Can their new album is coming out this year

[@jerrycan853]

Tazzwar Azam :D

[@Doubledexter]

@@XtremeKillah101 well that didn't age well

[@ma.8436]

but this is from 2001 read the description

[@randomwhitedude9227]

2 new songs just dropped!

[@squash1532]

i love serj's voice, not only when he sings, but also when he talks. it's so melodic...

[@KazeRyu]

I respect these guys so much, they're such a great influence.

[@Younglotus-u1e]

SOAD was a pure success.

[@martenveersoo8502]

one in a billion

[@wodchaz]

ooo Thanks for the upload =] I had fun watching this, I love their interviews.

[@midnight7895]

serj's smile is pretty :)

[@ameliamalakian6969]

Omg the end when Daron says "like Madonna" is so effing cute X3

[@jonjames8981]

8:40 what's daron looking at?

[@drvren030]

We're still waiting for the record where serj yodels for an hour

[@DennisKolenovic]

17:12 trippy

[@jetboy_]

Dennis Kolenovic reptilian?

[@shyViolet101]

i love daron

[@alfierussell8210]

system of a down presidents of the world 2016

[@bubbles6883]

13 years ago....

[@bryanramirez4188]

The drummers name is John!!!!!

[@neoncatlord8695]

John Dolmayan, yes.

[@tommygleason238]

No shit

[@nickelei]

Come back SOAD! come back and be as different as you please, I'll love it all the same. I love a variety.

[@omglollmao123]

Their beards have minds of their own... I think they must be massive influences on their music.

[@filipvukajlovic795]

i had no idea all of them were armenian

[@SturleyArt]

This is such a good interview. Kinda rare to have them all so eloquent and willing to talk at the same time. Brilliant to watch, thanks for posting.

[@Honeyyyy_995]

I’m in love with all of their interviews

[@ElkeNicolai]

1020 people are AWESOME for loving & supporting SOAD!

[@xXbudred123Xx]

please release a yodeling album

[@rockythehorseman5192]

Budred123 look up Serart

[@dillzer12]

I am 14 years old and it makes me so deppresed that 2011 might be my last time and only time to see these guys :'(

[@firstbornunicorn6619]

It really shows in their music that they're not worried about what's working for other bands, they're worried about being better artists.

[@BABEZTA]

Serj's nose is pointy asf damn

[@XtremeKillah101]

justinooo it's sexy

[@iligalvan]

He handsome af

[@kat6004]

i thought i was the only one who liked it! lol

[@jacknike5753]

I have the same nose style and im mexican weird imao

[@jacknike5753]

Who is justino? Lol

[@socomax223]

Dude this is so old ! Wow SOAD is so good

[@GeneralWiskers]

he came out of of his mother with that goatee and expression on his face and it hasn't changed yet haha

[@pauliescott]

Did Serj ever really want to be in this band?

[@onixtheone]

Should’ve done the yodel song first

[@xboxvibes76]

The way daron stutters

[@818KLOWNER]

i like how when the band is interviewed, more than half of the time ALL BAND MEMBERS say sumthin about it... its not just serj answerin and talkin thruout the interview, the others join and stand o their word... i think thats awsome... btw SOAD influences me lyrically..

[@omnacky]

I like watching Daron's dual beards twitch when he talks

[@Izaak247]

O didn't realise how sweet the bass player was

[@elykCkyle]

Always revisit this interview every year or so

[@garnicht3165]

John had this expression his entire life :D

[@ChrisRussell0]

Pause at 17:14. Satan.

[@tygrysnokurwa]

D:

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

I paused there. I don't see it? what are you talking about?

[@entertain7us148]

MY GOD WHY DID THAT HAPPEN

[@recoil2009]

@@ArkaeaFCL3 you didn't notice his face very slightly appear to morph? You can see especially near his left eyebrow. Dont pause, just hit the timestamp and let it play.

[@ArkaeaFCL3]

@@recoil2009 oh shit I see it! Lol that's creepy. Thanks!

[@shiloweston]

This band is the fucking best. They're so wise, and thy understand what's goin' on. God, these guys really amaze me...

[@Inegranos]

Serj already said in an interview that they are still friends and that if they want to talk to the world as SOAD, they will do, so a reunion is most likely... At least after Serj published his second album, and maybe there was a second SoB album

[@theman5112]

daron,john, and shavo played suit pee this holloween daron dressed as a space man

[@tzanetoskavaliotis]

Thank you for the upload!

[@iggystardust9236]

This is one of the oldest videos I have seen on KZbin... and it happens to be of my favorite band lol

[@TheHispanicCausingPanic]

John is the master mind :)

[@ShadowDarkHeart90]

nah, i think daron is.

[@shiloweston]

Yet still smart and wise...

[@linkinkrap462]

Daron has some really nice thoughts

[@MESHQuality]

Great interview! And good questions!

[@speedygonzoles]

This is probably there best interview ever. This band should get back together.

[@eulennachathen449]

They look so cute sitting there sipping their tea and answering questions like a bunch of school boys.

[@StoragedMelodies]

lol No, that was Daron saying his parents were 'Devil worshippers' XD a. Because the video is out of sync [the sound is ahead of the footage] and from lipreading.. I'm certain it was Daron who said it b. Its a classic Daron quote, you wouldnt catch John coming out with something like that lol Good video, I really enjoyed it XD 8:44 - 8:59 ~ I loled at Daron lookin' randomly about XD

[@peterivero4337]

Iam 64 yrs old and was touched by there lyrics. Get it ., at my age i listen to buddy holly ect . My advice to you never grow old in your mind. STAY FREE AND OPEN MINDED. PS YES MILITARY RETIRED. F LOL

[@CherriSkies]

Omfg. Sound is sooo Off, but AMAZING Interview. ♥ System needs 2 get back together soo bad. Ugh. -.- I Miss them so bad!! =( Before I die, i wanna see them live, all of them 2gether. I bet a lot of people do. Their an Amazing Band. ♥ Ftw.

[@kope2kope]

Anyone else feel that Serj has kind of grown more arrogant and condescending/smug than compared to this interview? He seems very off-balance and less like himself in newer and newer interviews compared to this one (not to sound arrogant myself, since I really have no idea who Serj really is).

[@alexhennigh5242]

kope2kope No i feel you. Success does that to a person. You can only be told you are a god so many times before you actually start to believe that shit

[@randomwhitedude9227]

I havent heard from Serj since his solo shit, I hope he didnt lose touch of himself.

[@Mustang68657]

yes i saw them! and i talked to john n shavo! i asked john if theyl be playign together anytime soon he said everntually as soon as serj is done with hsi stuff

[@JustinGogan]

they do have a movie on system, its mostly about them expressing serj's grandfathers story of surviving the Arminion genocide,and how they are getting out everything about the genocide. and it also is included with some songs from a concert of theres, and some interviews

[@siervodedios3139]

Is it just me or I just feel like I know them? Y'know like family. Because I love them in both ways, as a family and as a band.

[@ma.8436]

That's a pretty nose Serj...

[@DigitalFire5000]

lets all take a moment to congratulate that amazing goatee

[@ThEcaVeANtics]

ill probably end up yodeling on some album hahahahhaha cant wait!

[@999deauville999]

@tansie4 not really i would say. their best song would better be "P.L.U.C.K.". it has a stronger riff and a stronger meaning . i recommend that for you. it's on their first albumn . i know you would like it.

[@DudeVision]

i would personally love to hear serj yodeling for an hour.

[@zealousjay1993]

I love these guys

[@Ir0nF1st924]

@DudeVision i would personally love to see an interview where Serj and Darion arent drunk

[@jooj8669]

Serj's head looks like a triangle lol

[@ioa1013]

Serj was right, art shouldn't be put in a format and bands are not made to exist forever, afterall we are all here for the journey.

[@CmdrRipley]

So damn intelligent, all of them. Imagine just sitting down with them, talking. You would learn so much.

[@Sporacle]

Serj already talking about how he's not in for the long haul with this band.... bummer

[@hyper_bastard]

actually maybe a little sooner then that, they all currently have intrest in Eurovision next year, which is a music contest that has bands and singers representing they're native country (I'm assuming only european countries) and SOAD is intrested in representing Armenia in it, but they'll only do it if they let them make the armenian genocide more aware.

[@Evanthezombie]

@Zk8er35 nope serj's album will be out in september, so that means another tour

[@handmiadenofgod]

Daron: "Like Madonna" Haha, he always mentions her, methinks he has a little celebrity crush, no?

[@kostas343]

System will come again together.They are just making a break for 3 years and in2010 they will get together and make some real shit.They are planning to do a concert soon so watch out

[@josegarza7428]

Kostas K. Look at us now

[@deadkennedy210]

the end of the interview pretty much explains why system of a down broke up and went different ways. their last 2 albums seemed kinda weak and they were better off seperating as opposed to continuing making albums that didnt really have the same spirit at the first 2

[@mr.z8885]

deadkennedy210 i know this is like 5 years old but there not separated it’s just family stuff is why they can’t make a album

[@eddyalonsomoramorales6069]

Weak mesmerize and hipnotize ???

[@iggystardust9236]

Mesmerize and Hypnotize were their best albums in my opinion

[@legendofzeldafanatic]

@Raphacom123 You're right. I just wanted to say I interpreted Chop Suey differently. I think it's more about how everyone has to die.

[@AngelSilasTV]

Brokeup cause of Serj going solo and they are already back with everyone except lead singer, they played on Halloween and will probably be back soon