Daron Malakian (System of a Down) Reveals the Future of SOAD & New Scars on Broadway Music

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PJ Pat from the It's 1 Louder podcast gives his opinions, reads and comments on the iconic guitarist and creative force behind System of a Down, Daron Malakian.
In this Metal Hammer interview, Daron opens up about the burning questions every metal fan has. If you're looking for an update on the future of SOAD, a look into the writing process for Scars on Broadway, or his thoughts on the current state of heavy metal music, this is the video for you.
We cover:
*   The writing process for classic System of a Down albums like Toxicity and Mezmerize.
*   What it would take for SOAD to finally record new material.
*   The inspiration behind his latest work with Scars on Broadway.
*   The guitar gear that gives Daron his signature, aggressive metal sound.

| 0:00 | Intro: My History with System of a Down & Daron Malakian's Sound |
| 0:02:54 | Reading the Article: Daron's Simple Life & The Rise of SOAD |
| 0:04:18 | Remembering the Success of the Toxicity Album |
| 0:05:00 | Scars on Broadway is Back: New Album Addicted to the Violence |
| 0:07:09 | SOAD vs. Nu Metal: The Armenian Identity and Being Outsiders |
| 0:15:54 | The SOAD Songwriting Dynamic: Who Wrote "Chop Suey!"? |
| 0:18:12 | Daron's Philosophy & The Possibility of Future SOAD Music |
| 0:19:02 | Final Thoughts, Merchandise Plug, and Thank You

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