System of a Down Is Back!

[@owl509]

System of a Down really dropped new music before Kendrick Lamar did

[@turtlezinthesky]

My dude doing a chappelle

[@shades4385]

It hurts

[@duuet5614]

his song leaks good too like he is actually just doing it on purpose at this point

[@lofibeat474]

Now Im mad

[@deanwrubel5730]

It's a sign he's gonna drop soon

[@uipantera1619]

After eating seeds as a pastime activity they've finally came back

[@hansolo762]

The toxicity of our cities forced them underground.

[@bautistalasheras3410]

I think they were just tired of looking at life through the eyes of a tired hub

[@jontraz5993]

@@bautistalasheras3410 nah, they needed to convert their software to version 7.0

[@lucassurgeon4122]

They must've been pretty damn hungry

[@Xzawdyk]

they left the seeds upon the T A B L E

[@philly_sports1558]

This is like when your dad leaves to "go get some milk" but he actually brings back the milk......15 years later.

[@arizonachronicsmoker]

At least he brought back the milk like they say better late than never 😂🤣😂🤣

[@slugworth3111]

@@arizonachronicsmoker 😂😂🤣🤣

[@DAvechado]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@MaDKrEvEdKo]

And he's like EEYYYYYYYYY

[@sourojitganguly732]

That's some dark shit bro

[@dylanwesley3964]

They actually didn't leave the keys on the table. Welcome back System, we missed you.

[@milesbowen9433]

They wanted to, though.

[@ElliYeetYT]

And they finally grabbed a brush and put a little make-up.

[@JockStud]

ElliYeet I didn’t think they’d trust though

[@keychain2115]

no we didnt lol there are so many better bands

[@moonpig118]

@@keychain2115 get in the sea you pest

[@jayasto9230]

I love the fact that they sound like they never left and just continued. Strangely comforting despite the harrowing subject matter.

[@MB20978]

Uncomfortable comfort food.

[@Spartacus114]

One of the reasons they’re among the GOATs imo is that they’ve always dealt with harrowing stuff, it’s angry music but it’s like righteous anger. “Why do they always send the poor???”

[@NealDeGayTyson]

anthony looks like a 2nd division soccer player from ukraine

[@DubuWaPolar]

Not great not terrible

[@NealDeGayTyson]

lol ik

[@tite93]

Anton Fantanenko

[@dusanstanisic7567]

Since you used soccer your comment is irrelevant

[@Ben-kg5ei]

@@tite93 laughed at this harder than I should have

[@Vakotheboss]

they did this for a war thing and im armenian so it hits

[@nekozombie]

@@AxxLAfriku woah, I was already subscribed to you for some reason :o

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

too bad it took a war to get them back, good luck there in armenia bro.

[@ImtheHitcher]

@Ilham Quliyev He never said the war was in Armenia, that's some heavy projection my duuuude

[@al112v4]

'A war thing' Uh. It's way deeper than that.

[@ImtheHitcher]

@Ilham Quliyev Once again, no one mentioned anything of what you're saying. This level of defensiveness betrays your guilt, I think you understand (deep down) the Azeri/Turkic ideaological grip on your thinking. It's the sad reflexivity we see in a dictatorship though.

[@highvoltage291]

T A B L E

[@ZaneDalton]

TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE

[@malum1424]

@@ZaneDalton T A B L E

[@antoncid5044]

@@malum1424 T A A A A A A A A B B L L L L L L E

[@C455C0R3]

James Hetfield

[@ThiefOfBaghdad]

When angels deserve to T A B L E

[@alfiehaigh8412]

Genocidal humanoidz becomes so much catchier the more you listen to it. Absolute banger

[@jessedudezx]

@@diosrightcalfmuscle4090 yup, super boring guitar riff and and very plain sounding for SOAD. genocidal humanoidz is relieving to hear, on par with any good soad song and assures me that they're not washed up

[@alfiehaigh8412]

@@diosrightcalfmuscle4090 yeah same when I listened to protect the homeland first and was like "shittt they haven't aged well" but then genocidal humanoidz was as good as any old SOAD song, quality song

[@aitokoojii1462]

@Christopher Norris Would be perfect if the vocals sounded like they had any passion put into them.

[@Opticillusion160]

@@jessedudezx its meant to be more lyrical and melodic... not boring at all if you care about the message

[@jessedudezx]

@@Opticillusion160 I'm capable of thinking the melody is boring and the message is important. lol.

[@timothyrosko9394]

Genocidal Humanoidz rips so hard, classic SOAD

[@jf5482]

BIG. TIME.

[@TheChipmunkStew]

For real. To me it sounds like it could've been on Hypnotize

[@apararkobhattacharya1276]

Basically Protect the Land is like a Mezmerize/Scars track and Genocide Humanoids is Toxicity/Hypnotize

[@diobrando5896]

@@apararkobhattacharya1276 I said the same thing when I heard the songs

[@jasonbryant6357]

Yes Anthony, "system of a down forever" indeed.

[@swim_ad]

BOUNCE

[@muzzyLimon]

@@swim_ad POGOPOGOPOGOPOGO

[@chrisbrochu3663]

She had so many friends

[@popogeejo]

Genocidal Humanoidz really reminded me of Serj's solo work, especially Harikiri.

[@shramo]

good as! Love Serj

[@BenoFenti]

Listen to my music. I have 4 songs out on my channel rn. Check em out if you’d like

[@Whiston555]

Which is kinda funny because Protect the Land feels like it could’ve been a Scars on Broadway song.

[@thelocustgod9098]

Just like Harakiri, it slaps.

[@swim_ad]

Science. Has failed our mother earth.

[@gabrielgoncalves2763]

I need an album so bad, specially because they just proved they didnt age... the energy and vocals are on point.

[@DihStyle69]

one of their best qualities is that the music they make doesn't really get old, mainly because their music is one of a kind. it's a great quality!

[@underneonloneliness2]

@@DihStyle69Rock music doesn’t really date.

[@imicca]

I am Armenian, I know you guys are here for music but this means so much more to me than music. this is cry for help for our nation

[@seethrough_treeshrew]

Too bad you lost

[@sebbo_h7121]

@@seethrough_treeshrew you will lose soon ;)

[@IanStrika]

Loved that 2017 Gorillaz album HUMANOIDZ

[@taintedtapper]

Loving that new track from THE VOIDZ

[@bluesolace9052]

Humanz by System of a Down

[@iceberg4240]

Just got back into SOAD, and then bam they drop 2 songs

[@kingkai18]

LITERALLY SAME! Started listening again a week ago, during which i got sad reading the real reasons why they stopped, now this... imma cry

[@Hevvvyyy]

I still think lost in Hollywood is their best song

[@facundoalejandroandrade7003]

then get back into daft punk please :c

[@KaRaTeLoRd11PS3]

SAME. It’s been weird recently because when I start to think about something or someone, they announce something new about a few days later. Seananners was an example earlier this year

[@BenoFenti]

Listen to my music!!! I have 4 songs out now on my channel!!! Check em out

[@disastermidi1990]

This is a bigger surprise than the election

[@Xzawdyk]

NO CAAAAAP! im actually happy

[@jamesduncan6729]

Trump is the rightful election winner, Biden committed election fraud, facts

[@kalerwenisreal1984]

@@jamesduncan6729 LOL

[@chadjohnson3737]

@@jamesduncan6729 Copium

[@secondnature87]

Considering the recent clashes in ideology between Dolmayan & Serj over Mr. Orange & the general sense that the band wasnt interested in working together on SOAD anymore, to have them come together for such a meaningful message is important & speaks to the need of togetherness we need to face the coming year with.

[@jasontheworldisyours]

Steal This Album is underrated

[@it_rocks]

Fo sho. BALLGAME'S IN THE REFRIGERATOR

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

chic n stu is their best song musically speaking, fight me.

[@it_rocks]

@@Alberto-ny7kf gets stuck in my head probably more than any other soad song

[@peoplelegend8476]

That and the Self-Titled track!

[@it_rocks]

@T Morales well that's kinda like your opinion, man

[@StihlLeanandMean]

I'm a little disappointed that he didn't talk about the fundraiser they are doing or link it anywhere.

[@summadayze733]

Why would one fundraise a war?

[@jamesjameson4329]

@@summadayze733 Damn straight

[@karenserobian5043]

@@summadayze733 They are not fundraising a war, they are fundraising to help the people that have been impacted by it.

[@mr.boombastic3487]

www.armeniafund.org/

[@jamesjameson4329]

@@karenserobian5043 Who knows? It's not impossible for some of it to be pocketed by the govt or actually spent on the military either

[@jf5482]

I'm actually amazed that he didn't hate them.

[@joaquinmoreno933]

Me too, i thought they were good songs, but i expected Anthony to dislike them. Idk why

[@xBamf4Lifex]

I think if they didnt have a strong message he would have been much more harsh, but because of the sensitive topic he took it easy on the criticism.

[@dicktingeler6976]

@@xBamf4Lifex I mean Protect the Land is still a pretty good song on its own even without the message. Genocidal Humanoidz maybe not so much, but its clear that they created this in just a week or two.

[@MrMarclax]

@@dicktingeler6976 I think its the opposite. Protect the land is kinda bland. Genocidal has a ton of personnality and hits like a truck.

[@FabulousKilljoy]

Yeah same. I personally wasn’t a big fan.

[@virmori3433]

I’m not gonna lie I don’t watch a lot of fantano but when I saw the title I had to come

[@dazykuri]

yeah i came when i saw the title too

[@lilo5437]

I think we all came, honestly 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MB20978]

This has turned into a Fantano bukake

[@aspiresk8boarding]

Fantano’s put me on some amazing music. Worth checking the yellow flannels 😎

[@jayasto9230]

@@aspiresk8boarding did you come though?

[@artintsaturyan]

Let’s also not forget that they had almost no time to put these songs out but they made it happen, the war started less than a month ago and they had to talk together, agreed that they would work together after 15 years, actually get together make this song, and and have enough time to perfect it as much as they could and put it out there. It’s really a miracle how they got these songs out! #SupportArmenia

[@moby755]

lmao armenia surrendered

[@ElliYeetYT]

Y’all knew Anthony was gonna notice this happening.

[@victoroa1974]

Well yeah, it's his job

[@swim_ad]

Internet's busiest internet nerd. He's gonna take you back to the past. To play the shitty songs that suck ass. He'd rather have ...

[@Cazador1]

Obviously

[@elvishendrix676]

@@swim_ad Whoa, didn’t expect an AVGN reference on Fantano’s channel, yet here we are

[@tomhendrickson4079]

protect the land is such a good song imo. such a powerful song with a powerful message, the transition into the piano bit at the end near about brings me to tears every time. so glad they're finally back.

[@KeyEpic]

Guys this song is about preventing another Genocide from happening in Artsakh and Armenia. Please contact your officials and raise awareness. Artsakh needs to be recognized internationally as an independent state. THIS IS URGENT 🇦🇲 We need your help. #ArsakhStrong #Armenia

[@Victorius]

Armenia occupied some lands 30 years ago and now you are surprised because Azerbaijan took it back? They surrendered and guess what, no genocide happened. That place lawfully belonged to Azerbaijan. Stop blowing the matter out of proportion and playing with people's humane feelings for money. It's all misinformation.

[@rayres1074]

Armenia already capitulated. It won't.

[@harrygazarian4567]

“All kinds of encouraging or inspiring propaganda do not give us anything,” Poghosyan said, “besides losing the sense of reality."

[@ThePilot3332]

@@somerandomflightsimmer4188 absolutely d e l u s i o n a l

[@Semiotichazey]

Turkey and Azerbaijan spent a ton of money on drones and just wrecked the Armenian forces. The Armenians have been in this territory for ages and achieved independence 30 years ago, now Edrogan and friends take it back with robots. This is the future of warfare, and it looks like the cover of a Megadeath album.

[@baloymoisesrodriguezcolmen7812]

"Protect the land" has this feeling (in the melody) like my favorites songs from the band for example "lost in Hollywood" or "soldier side" but doesn't has the catchy thing (I know, they want to send a message and I respect a lot that they want to do) But "Genocidal Humanoidz" has this addictive rhythm... F*ck I love that...

[@clinton7861]

I got that same vibe as well, it feels very much like the Hynotise/Mesmerize era, whereas Genocidal felt more like Toxicity .

[@shermith4751]

Truly never thought I’d see the day. Grew up listening to them, last material was released when I was 5 and now I’m 20

[@meneertje25]

Same! I was around 6-7 an am 23 now

[@SUPERLINKX2]

I was about 11, 26 now. Lol its been a good minute

[@lilo5437]

I was nearly 5 when I saw Chop Suey on tv when it just came out, now I turn 25 in 2 days 😫 Out of the two I like GH better than PtL, much harder

[@xilix13]

I didn't get to hear them as a child but it certainly feels like welcoming an old friend, knew about them at 11 y/o, 21 now

[@ImtheHitcher]

How do you think old heads feel? Toxicity was released when I was 11, a few days before 9/11, and blew my fucking mind. It's like they were describing the world to come and then, when it came, they disappeared!

[@joshbrooks7625]

Anthony you can't just drop the word "transition' like that, I thought the video was over

[@Malkav65]

He actually uses that word a lot in his reviews and it throws me off every goddamn time

[@whitechocolatte5863]

Damn, all we need now is for RATM to make a comeback and we’re all set and good!

[@justs_]

They’re already back together and was supposed to perform in Coachella 2020, but hey since it’s cancelled maybe they got the time to work on an album

[@SaintFranssoix]

@@justs_ one can dream about that

[@Nothingatall1984]

Oh my God, I would love that

[@joshrazorjt]

I’m not forgetting when you said “SOAD ARE NEVER COMING BACK”

[@philatio1744]

yo when did he say that?

[@Brakish33]

@@philatio1744 some time before they came back.

[@krytenfivetwothreep2485]

But they're not back, this is a one-off

[@squidward9747]

@@krytenfivetwothreep2485 still came back

[@AB-su7jt]

Theyre not back

[@francomanzotti3745]

I disagree, they're not back. They released these songs to rise awareness about the Artsakh situation. If they make more, that'll make my year. But I think that's that.

[@francomanzotti3745]

Tho I really really wish someone comment in 2 months saying "HA! YOU WERE WRONG"

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

@@francomanzotti3745 I think they just want money.

[@Vakotheboss]

@@HittokiriBattousai17 if they wanted money they would've made songs the last 15 years

[@Vakotheboss]

@@HittokiriBattousai17 plus franco is right its to raise awareness for the artsakh situation

[@lepkember6913]

@@francomanzotti3745 Yeah I agree. So far almost every time they were asked if they gonna become more active again the answer was no. Also, Dolmayan and the rest of the Band going in fully opposite directions politically would probably make creative work impossible, especially since they always were very, very political.

[@thefinkie6459]

This is perfectly worded tbh, totally nailed the review in regard to balancing the message and the music itself. (It'd be nice if maybe people didn't fill the comments with shitposts on this one considering the seriousness of the subject)

[@frackingfluidinjection]

T A B L E

[@ueharajunior21]

wE LiVe iN a SoCiEtY

[@smk33321]

My favorite part was on Genocidal Humanoids right before the black metal blast beating where the guitar chokes sound like a bolt-action rifle reloading. Always been a fan of musicians forcing out these sounds on their instruments, very similar to the bombing and screaming sounds in Hendrix's version of Star Spangled Banner.

[@basyliskba5000]

I LOVED "protect the land" aloot "Genocidal Humanoidz" is great too But protect the land is a headbanger🤘🤘

[@engwaveonlinecourses7170]

Yes! It’s very powerful🔥

[@NemPlays]

Fun fact: these songs were originally meant for the next Scars on Broadway album. But Daron released them under the SOAD brand. Source is his Instagram post!

[@MrChickenspit]

they do sound like scars songs tbh.

[@DanielCh9393]

I noticed that. It sounds more like Scars on Boadway feat. Serj Tankian than classic System of a Down, if that makes any sense..

[@MrChickenspit]

@@DanielCh9393 I would say its their vocals. They sound way different and gives that Scars vibe which I don't mind. Heck if Serj was in Scars on Broadway it would be System of a Down. And Daron featured in Serj's solo work, would sound awesome and be different system/serj sound.

[@LoganCovers91]

And the last Scars on Broadway album was mostly meant for a new SOAD album. How the turn tables

[@swim_ad]

Hey you See me Not so pretty

[@notmyname9261]

It hit hard because it's the first time they've really gone beyond talking about genocide remembrance for the past to saying, "Hey, this is happening now and we need to fight." Not sure about some of the lyrics. I feel that whilst they are well intentioned they could be misappropriated by certain reactionary groups but overall I think they wanted to send out a message and they achieved it.

[@saturninojamal1262]

I havent heard the news, is it track review?

[@j6154]

No

[@joaquinplacides2]

hey buddy

[@FrshChees91]

No, it's track reviiieeewwwwwzuh

[@swim_ad]

Not even a little.bit.

[@psychicmelt9993]

both tracks are phenomenal, i got a ton of steal this album vibes from protect the land, and a lot of mesmerize vibes on genocidal hominoids, very good songs

[@MrGiondro]

Never have I clicked faster on a notification

[@SourSourSour]

I thought I was seeing things

[@swim_ad]

A E I A E O U

[@DaarthPingas]

i remember hearing "protect the land" and thinking it sounded like a scars on broadway song, and it turns out i was right after some investigation. genocidal humanz definitely hit better and i loved the blast beat, but it still doesn't quite have the SOAD magic like they used to. i think if they spent more time jamming in the same room with each other they might get some more out of it.

[@thelocustgod9098]

Protect the Land definitely sounds like They Say from Scars on Broadway at times.

[@swim_ad]

I'm sitting in my room. With a needle in my hand Just waiting on the tomb

[@iamathousandapples]

protect the land sounds either like an unreleased Steal This Album track or an Elect The Dead extra. Genocidal Humanoidz slaps

[@srslydoatm9251]

Hmm, SOAD is back, MCR has reunited, my only hope is that we might have Rage Against the Machine make a comeback to do a new album someday... I'm not gonna hold my breath tho.

[@Diskode48]

Lmao

[@kineticraptor3318]

BMTH is finally making good music

[@tyler_TEA]

I mean rage was supposed to tour summer 2020 with run the jewels sooo theres a chance of something! 🙌

[@Alberto-ny7kf]

Harrison and Lennon will come back from the grave and do a The Beatles reunion tour.

[@zackzallie8735]

And Kanye is gonna drop Yandhi.

[@514232415]

I laugh when angels deserve to live

[@kkondedraculadoearl]

good comment

[@iantubbs4043]

Close

[@ChicagoStatMuse]

Personally I think this songs are amazing and great. It kinda tides in to not only their countries but other countries as well.

[@jacktainsh3733]

It's a shame Daron didn't save "Lives" for SOAD. would love to hear Serj on that

[@NateThunder]

Totally agree

[@dylanaird4437]

Last time I was this early I was celebrating Bernie winning Nevada.

[@jontraz5993]

EFFING SAME BIDEN JUST WON THO

[@mirainikki6665]

Hey alright

[@jameskilgour387]

@@jontraz5993 Who's actually celebrating that Biden won though? I'm pretty sure we're all just celebrating Trump's loss over anything else

[@cheechunlimited]

@@jameskilgour387 The media doesn't decide the election, wait until legal action is taken

[@jameskilgour387]

@@cheechunlimited Funnily enough, Trump also doesn't decide the election. It's also funny to see all the people perfectly happy with the 2016 result when it was called by the media

[@gustavoventura8536]

Totally unrelated: That's a nice shirt, Melon.

[@AySevinExEffOweBee]

IM SORRY WHAT EXCUSE ME WHAT IVE BEEN SAYING WE NEEDED THEM IN 2020 NOW MORE THAN EVER

[@HarryToeface]

😻

[@JR-fv2pk]

How does System of a Down return earlier than Cal Chuchesta

[@WhiteBudWidows]

as a fan growing up listening to their music and not really having any other friends with the same musical interests as me, my inner child is ecstatic to read the comments and be in on all the jokes and presently able to listen to new music from them with such a passionate meaning.

[@Danjoker.]

And now we'll wait 20 years for a full LP

[@gizzardwizard1795]

I sing along to the Track Review theme song every time it plays. Sometimes I scream it in public, and I get strange stares from strangers. Subscribed.

[@ncallaway9731]

i literally cried...i never thought id see the day when they dropped new music. so happy.

[@kevinrox666]

I feel like each song represents the different sides of the band's career. "Protect the Land" is the more melody based song similar to other songs like "Ariels", "Spiders", and "Lost in Hollywood." "Genocidal Humanoidz" is the erratic and funky song that we normally associate with SOAD. I love both songs for different reasons and weather or not we see more SOAD or if this is just a one time thing to raise awareness about what's going on in Artsakh I'm happy to see them together again.

[@masterofpuppets6293]

I still can't belive we live this, i still don't belive it's true.

[@janermaher]

Protect the Land is more a Scars on Broadway song than a SOAD song.

[@lukesteiner8934]

The songs were Scars on Broadway songs, but Daron and the rest of the band agreed to use the music for their new songs and add vocals.

[@moonflower1759]

I was just re-watching your toxicity classic album review today 🤯 Ngl 2020's been a ton of hurt but it's having a pretty decent season finale at least

[@LSPig]

I smiled when he said Protect the Land wasn't intense enough and I was like, just you wait.

[@hasmikaghuzumtsyan6195]

Thanks from Armenia! We are having hard times today and we are greatful to our beloved SOAD for songs about it!

[@geoffreytbaker8724]

Look, I love me some System but you could tell me that Protect the Land was a Mesmerize B-side and I'd be like 'uh huh, obviously.' Genocidal Humanoidz has a neat beat though. Ultimately, both these tracks kinda feel like what would result if you made an AI listen to their discog and asked to write a SotD album.

[@vikashv1]

I watched the new Borat movie in support. Hope it helps Borat and his war.

[@zdoggzero6595]

Borat Flag- My War

[@liamn9456]

Protect the land is a snoozefest, but I get the message angle. Genocidal Humanoidz sounds like SOAD.

[@shramo]

We as System Of A Down have just released new music for the first time in 15 years. The time to do this is now, as together, the four of us have something extremely important to say as a unified voice. These two songs, “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” both speak of a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia. We’re proud to share these songs with you and hope you enjoy listening to them. Further, we encourage you to read on to learn more about their origins and once you do, hope you are inspired to speak out about the horrific injustices and human rights violations occurring there now. Most importantly and urgently, we humbly implore you to donate, in sums small or large to help those adversely affected with what are ever growing accounts of crimes against humanity. In turn, you will receive downloads of these two new songs and the feeling that you’re truly making a difference. These funds will be used to provide crucial and desperately needed aid and basic supplies for those affected by these hideous acts. On September 27, the combined forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey (along with Isis terrorists from Syria) attacked the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, which we as Armenians call Artsakh. For over the past month, civilians young and old have been awakened day and night by the frightful sights and sounds of rocket attacks, falling bombs, missiles, drones and terrorist attacks. They’ve had to find sanctuary in makeshift shelters, trying to avoid the fallout of outlawed cluster bombs raining down on their streets and homes, hospitals and places of worship. Their attackers have set their forests and endangered wildlife ablaze using white phosphorus, another banned weapon. And Why? Because over 30 years ago in 1988, the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (which at the time was an Autonomous Oblast within the USSR), were tired of being treated as second class citizens and decided to declare their rightful independence from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic whose borders engulfed their own. This ultimately led to a war of self determination by Armenians in Karabakh against Azerbaijan that ended in a cease fire in 1994, with Armenians retaining control of their ancestral homelands and maintaining their independence to the present day. Our people have lived there for millennia, and for most families there, it’s the only home they and their forefathers and mothers have ever known. They just want to live in peace as they have for centuries. The current corrupt regimes of Aliyev in Azerbaijan and Erdogan in Turkey now want to not only claim these lands as their own, but are committing genocidal acts with impunity on humanity and wildlife to achieve their mission. They are banking on the world being too distracted with COVID, elections and civil unrest to call out their atrocities. They have the bankroll, the resources and have recruited massive public relations firms to spin the truth and conceal their barbaric objective of genocide. This is not the time to turn a blind eye. There is an immediate need for global citizens to urge their respective governments to not only condemn the actions of these crooked dictators, but to also insist world leaders act with urgency to bring peace to the region and rightfully recognize Artsakh as the independent nation it is. We realize that for many of you, there are more convenient ways you like listening to music, so please consider the opportunity to download these songs as an act of charity above all else. Think of the list price for the downloads as a minimum donation, and if you have the ability and can be more generous with your donation, every single member of System Of A Down will be even more grateful for your benevolence. Band royalties from this initiative will be donated to Armenia Fund, a US based charity organization instrumental in providing those in need in Artsakh and Armenia with supplies needed for their basic survival. The music and lyrics speak for themselves. We need you to speak for Artsakh. Peace, Daron, Shavo, John and Serj

[@BenoFenti]

Listen to my music!!! I have 4 songs out now on my channel!!! Check em out

[@shramo]

@@BenoFenti this isn't the way to get your music out there, mate. You haven't even provided a link, you haven't said what it sounds like or anything. I might have to report you, kid.

[@BenoFenti]

@@shramo please don’t I’m just trying to get my music out there and I don’t know how

[@shramo]

@@BenoFenti nah, i wont report you. I get ya, all good. just people dont appreciate getting spammed.... just keep going man, and making music and thats the real prize. the experience of making it, not how many fans you get or anything like that. Good luck, man

[@shramo]

@@BenoFenti Oh man! I had a quick listen. youre songs are wicked. like actually good, haha. upload to soundcloud. dont pay for "producers" or anything like that, the only thing you need is a bit of EQ to mix the vocals better. keep going man!

[@Chicken008]

Tool last year and System this year, neat. Though I'm not high on either bands recent releases, it's nice to know they are still around.

[@MUSE1795]

Melon, we already knew you hated Turkey

[@lukec1471]

All my homies hate Turkey

[@iamthewalrus.]

Tools comeback Fantano: “strong 4” Systems comeback Fantano: 👁👄👁

[@Nword-Scissorhands]

Eating seeds and chop suey for 6 mins is not a review anthony.

[@krytenfivetwothreep2485]

I don't blame Serj for not wanting to carry on if Daron is doing most of the writing

[@zilinamedia3056]

Love from ARMENIA and ARTSAKH ❤️ 🇦🇲🇦🇲 we want PEACE , but we have no choice, we have to PROTECT OUR LAND ✊✊✊ we WON'T let TURKEY and Azerbaijan to do 2nd GENOCIDE ❌ thanks for the reaction and for speaking up ❤️❤️❤️

[@oleksandrbyelyenko435]

Nagorno-karabakh is Azerbaijan territory. You occupied it and for 30 years didn't want to return it back on a free will. What's the deal now? Noone touched your historical land, only Karabakh, and it is Azerbaijan territory. Azerbaijan can do what it wants on its land.

[@umbra1016]

These sounded so much like classic SOAD songs and I'm glad they stuck with the vibe. Almost like they never left.

[@Rodknee6678]

System of a Down coming back out of nowhere to save 2020 and bring awareness to what’s going on in Armenia. Crazy.

[@artOVtrolling]

Yeah, someone tell the Young Turks. They are still utterly sure that the Armenian Genocide never happened. Maybe they just missed the memo for 2 decades.

[@summadayze733]

War is not in Armenia. It is in internationally recognized lands of Azerbaijan. This songs and their statements are pure misinformation. I also like SOAD but they are spreading one sided view of what is going on there. Also, Turkey has nothing to do with conflict it is between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

[@Disasterification]

@@summadayze733 war is not in Armenia, but Turkey has everything to do with the conflict

[@summadayze733]

@@Disasterification Maybe, that is a debatable topic, we people do not know what goes on at political grounds that are out of reach to us. There are always different truths and that is completely normal.

[@bandlitt]

I think the bare bone riffs and drum fills on Protect the Land work in its favor bc it makes you focus on the lyrics.

[@Zyphent]

Reminds me of Hypnotize/Mesmerize era SOAD. Solid tracks but doesn't rank among the all time greats of theirs.

[@PeppermintEgo]

I think Genocidal Humanoidz was more along with System Of A Down I know. I enjoyed both tracks though and it would be amazing to see a new album.

[@patrast4464]

Thanks for sharing, System of the Down sure sure did deliver it’s message with these tracks .. As always, Never trust a Genocide denier . #BoycottTurkey #StopAzerbaijanAggression i Stand with Armenia and Artsakh

[@ericramos1916]

I don’t know much about the conflict but Russia is backing Armenia and Turkey is backing Azerbaijan so idk who do right bc both sides seem fucked

[@Ani-gk2im]

@@ericramos1916 Russia is also allies with Azerbaijan and the reason they’re backing Armenia is because they have military base there and it’s part of the contract. While Armenians don’t necessarily care for Russia’s backing, it’s more about what’s going to solve the problem and if Russia backing us will help us to finally settle justice then good. On the other hand, not only Azeri government, but also people have always been with turkey and almost consider each other same nation, same people.

[@BakerKC]

Protect the Land made me feel like System wasn't gonna come back full force like they were back in the day. Genocidal Humaniodz slapped me in the face as to say "What the fuck did you just think about us?"

[@DianaMelkumyan]

Hey guys, if you didn’t know what was happening in Armenia and Artsakh, there’s no need to feel ashamed. You’re not to blame, Azeri oil-rich lobbyists are. Still, it is very much in a rock mood to go against the corrupt oil-rich dictators and their expansional wishes. If rock has taught me anything at all, it’s that people’s freedom means more than everything rotten and corrupt about our world. Thank you so much to everyone who cared and who donated, even if it’s just $5. This is indeed a very serious situation for Armenia and Artsakh. And any action matters! Research, raise awareness, and if you can, donate.

[@deringenc4866]

İts not about oil or some shit bro.Its about azerbaijans occupied lands and it returned t their rightful owners now.We take back what is ours

[@catboywizard]

I got into SOAD pretty "late", around 2012 or so, and was absolutely positive I wouldn't live to see the day they release new music or if I did they'd have lost their touch, but this new release was such a positive surprise for me! These new songs could've easily fit in on mezmerize/hypnotize while having some of that awesome rawness of their first (and imo best) album. Hopefully they decide to make more music, but it's completely understandable for them to just want to release a few tracks to bring an important and overlooked issue to light. So glad to see them back either way!

[@The_JustJoshing]

The new songs are amazing. It said that there are morons already comparing it to the old stuff, and saying it’s not as good. What did you expect? Toxicity part two? They are speaking out against shit going on with Armenia.

[@SenOutOfContext]

The only reaction channel that Has skipped song and make it short and Simple as well as getting to the point Nice *Sub*

[@brybry111]

The lead singer always looked like Borat to me

[@user-cd7vk1eg2x]

No, borat looks like him

[@fransredoja7138]

The blast beat part in Genocidal Humanoidz reminds me the pre-verse part of Vektor's Black Future

[@HarryToeface]

5:14 someone write this into a song xD

[@Daffz]

boy do I have good news for you

[@westhefitting4105]

Not the hardest hitting SOAD by far, but honestly? Still better than I would have expected after a 15 year hiatus, and the context for these songs being released gives them a lot of emotional depth. Bought the 7" to support the cause, hope some of y'all do too.

[@FunkleDorf]

Hey Melon! Love the Review, but i thought the part where you screamed "SYSTEM OF A DOWN!? MORE LIKE SYSTEM OF A CLOWN" for five minutes was unnecessary

[@lukamagicc]

Protect the Land definitely sounds like Scars on Broadway, but the second song EASILY sounds like classic SOAD, and that’s why I’m so satisfied here is that these are two, solid, versatile tracks

[@justcallmee9795]

Cant W8 4 the 10 youre gonna give Navs New LP

[@mr.jpennybottom8725]

The major issue I have with Protect The Land is Daron and Serj singing the lyrics in unison the entire track. Almost feels like they couldn't decide who sung what. Knowing how Daron is no longer a backing singer seemed more like Scars On Broadway featuring Serj Tankian. Still dig both tracks and good to hear them back in the swing of things.

[@Gothstana]

To everyone who wants SOAD back together, please remember that the drummer (John Dolmayan) is an avid Trump supporter. The only feasible way SOAD would get together would be without him.

[@NateThunder]

That’s a stupid sheep thing to say

[@toxicink72]

Yeah genocidal humanoidz was fucking nutty and I love it. I wish they would do more because they have still got some crazy shit up their sleeve

[@enedenene]

Hey buddy, did you hear the news???

[@masonw536]

And we are back to waiting

[@Shrbrt]

Unpopular opinion: songs are really mid.

[@pr0tored129]

I think it's really interesting how much that first song's instrumental sounds like sludge metal band Allfather! That riffing style and guitar tone are almost identical to an Allfather track!

[@ardavaztterterian1211]

Can we get some love for Armenians from the Melon fans?

[@MadJackChurchill1312]

Sure! Armenia rocks! 🇦🇲 🇦🇲 >

[@ryannoelle038]

I really really enjoy both songs. I've been a die hard system fan my entire life and I really love the melodic elements and vocal harmonies in protect the land. I've always loved systems raw, far from perfect vocal harmonies that can tend to clash sometimes and you have some of those on that track. Genocidal Humanoidz is a good old system track, and really shows that they've still got it and can make a kick ass metal track. I wish their return was under different circumstances, but I hope that these releases will spark them to at least make a few more songs together as a band.

[@pedroviana8677]

I just find it extremely odd that they're back since John is a Trump supporter

[@MadJackChurchill1312]

Defence of Artsakh is a bipartisan issue for left and right.

[@elvatonegro4880]

i always loved the contrast between Serj and Daron voices . Daron being the pure madness and Serj been like the zen part, the two working so good together though

[@benjels2421]

Love the review Melon, but what was up with half of this video being a hardcore denial of the Armenian genocide? Not cool...