Seeing as I like some of SOAD's instrumental stuff (the vocals ruin their songs for me), this new band might be somewhat interesting.This Message Edited On 06.08.06

Everyone in System is talented, but Daron cannot sing. Best System songs do not have him singing. Want proof? Toxicity, Aerials, Holy Mountains. Daron's star moment? Lonely Day. Nuff said.

I hope he quits the band, SOAD gets a new guitarist and we NEVER HAVE TO HEAR HIM SING AGAIN! This Message Edited On 06.09.06

Or he can leave the singing to Serj.

Towhatend, how do you not like Serj's vocals? I can maybe understand not liking the lyrics, but Serj is one of the most talented vocalists... well... EVER. His voice give SOAD's music an ethereal, unreal quality. Also, this sounds like crap. Daron, you're ruining System of a Down.This Message Edited On 06.08.06

i can see it now, this new project is gonna be like "Big Dumb Face (when Wes Boreland left Limp Bizkit), or like Chino from the Deftones, remember his side project i cant remeber the name but i think it sucked majorly electronics and different directions. what a disaster. i mean i understand what Malakian wants to do but you watch its gonna be about how messed up everyone can get and then lets make music. That would be tight if system could come off with a more rock / rap sound (not screaming fast words) and if Daron could figure the guitars, that would be bad as hell

Contrary to most peoples' musical tastes, I enjoy Daron's singing, at least in small doses. I think his voice complements Serj's voice perfectly and adds alot to songs like Radio/Video and Needles. I'll probably check out some of this, provided I hear a few songs first. System of a Down isn't infallible. :P

I concur with Brain Dead, Serj is one of the best vocalists ever to walk the planet. The only ones I like better are John Rzeznik (Goo Goo Dolls) and Ben Burley (Breaking Benjamin) and neither of those are as versatile as Serj is. So he's pretty much amazing, in other words.

Scars On Broadway is:

Guitars: Daron Malakian
Vocals: Daron Malakian
Drums: Daron Malakian
Bass: Daron Malakian
Spiritual Advisor: Daran Malakian/Weird AlThis Message Edited On 06.08.06

well, he is actually a horrible singer. he just fits in with his band.

As John and/orIluvatar pointed out, System would be fucked without him. He is technically pretty good, even if alot of songs revolve around the open and first frets. I don't think there is a replacement who could fill his shoes, really.

I dont mind his singing to much (when mixed right) One of my favorite features about SOAD are there interesting use of vocal harmony. You may not like his voice but without it System wouldn't be the same (All their greatest songs have fantastic vocal harmony) Its want make them sound so unique.

But yes, when his vocals are to high in the mix.. or when he sings alone (Lonely Day.. *Ugghh*) Its pretty dang awful.

It didn't take him long to get this together, I look foward to it.

Everyone in System is talented, but Daron cannot sing. Best System songs do not have him singing. Want proof? Toxicity, Aerials, Holy Mountains. Daron's star moment? Lonely Day. Nuff said.

It seems like daron is power hungry and is trying to put all the attention on himself.


"Scars On Broadway is:

Guitars: Daron Malakian
Vocals: Daron Malakian
Drums: Daron Malakian
Bass: Daron Malakian
Spiritual Advisor: Daran Malakian/Weird Al"

LMFAO thats all i have to say.

Daron does the screaming in Holy Mountains, but he doesn't do the lead singing. Serj owns that song.

Towhatend, how do you not like Serj's vocals?

I like Daron when his singing is placed well. I don't like him accually singing a majority of the song, however. I'll check out his new band, he better not leave soad because of it though.....

Scars On Broadway is:

Guitars: Daron Malakian
Vocals: Daron Malakian
Drums: Daron Malakian
Bass: Daron Malakian
Spiritual Advisor: Daran Malakian/Weird Al

Sometimes Daron is ok, but when he becomes the main attaction to the songs, like has been with Mesmorize/Hypnotize, it can sometimes kill the music. Daron's a talented guiarist, but he can kill the music.

I like Daron's guitar playing and background vocals ("Sugar!"). I do not like his singing by himself; he's much better complementing Serj's vocals and sticking with the guitar.

Damn I am tired of hearing how much people hate or don't hate Darons singing compared to Serj's. The important thing is that they are making some pretty awesome songs together

To be honest I hope System of a Down breaks up and the singers never ever try to attempt at music ever again. I hate SOAD.I hate their singers. I hate how they mumble random noises and call it music. I don't know how they have fans. They are freaks. and I have come to that conclusion. and nobody can ever change my mind about that. I think they just need to go back to Mars. and I'm sorry if I offend and SOAD fans, it's just my opinion.

You didn't offend anybody. You did throw some pretty lame insults, but it's what you feel, so :thumb:

It's going to have him singing...
Great....
Kidding, I hate his vocals

System wouldn't be system without Malakian, the style of music would completely change.

No more Daron dissing.

I used to loathe his singing, but I think its become an acquired taste. It definately isn't pitch perfect, but its got this cool quirkiness and character thats a nice counter to Serj's emphatic style.
And "Holy Mountains" and "Aerials" are the same fucking song.This Message Edited On 06.09.06

"System wouldn't be system without Malakian, the style of music would completely change."

Then lets hope Malakian leaves. No offence once more I just hate these guys vocals.

i dont see anything wrong with Darons vocals. He's been singing for System for what 5 albums now? And now people start bitching? Shouldn't you of quit listening like what... 4 albums ago if its that horrid? Its funny how people complain, but still listen.

Okay, Serj is personally the better singer, but you have to admire the harmonising and musicianship between the two.

i buy my crack my smack my bitch right here in hollywood.

I don't listen to them I think they're horrible, at least Daron is. He's a very good guitar player though.

Everyone in System is talented.

i think that if the rest of the band had a problem with darons control and power that he takes on with the band, they would do something about it. But it appears that they dont really give a s*it. And Serj actually does write a few of the songs lyrics also. If you'd look closer.This Message Edited On 06.09.06

I think Daron sounds good when he sings background but when he takes on a whole song it sounds like crap (ex. Lonely Day)

i dont see anything wrong with Darons vocals. He's been singing for System for what 5 albums now? And now people start bitching? Shouldn't you of quit listening like what... 4 albums ago if its that horrid? Its funny how people complain, but still liste..

sorr but tehreason hypnotize wasso dissapointing was cos daronhad finaly gone too far and left the band behind. I loved Mesmerize and liked hypnotize alot but the best system abum to date for me is still the debut. Bu when he is left to making the whole album it is less impressive.This Message Edited On 06.09.06

^^ True
He has been with system for 5 albums, but only recently, he has been the main contrubuter, maybe experimenting, but mostly Daron oriented.

ToWhatEnd:
The vocals of SOAD are what makes SOAD unique from other bands, how can you say you don't like the vocals?
As for the serj-daron vocalist topic, I like both of them, they both have different, unique sounds, and they both add to the songs.

I think what he intended with about the vocals, is Daron's increasingly vocals.

Daron's always been the chief songwriter (at least since Toxicity, that's the earliest System album that I still have the booklet for), so a different guitarist would completely change the style of the band.
I like Daron's singing in small doses, which is rare on Mezmerize/Hypnotize. He's good for stuff like harmonizing and singing the occasional bridge (ex. Needles), but when he tries lead vocals, he fucks up (ex. Lonely Day and at least IMO Lost in Hollywood).
I'll probably still check this out, since SOAD's one of my favorite bands.

^I agree with the harmonizing stuff, but after a while his vioce grates a bit on its own.

Oh god. He better not be the lead singer.

ToWhatEnd:

The vocals of SOAD are what makes SOAD unique from other bands, how can you say you don't like the vocals?

The vocals of SOAD are what makes SOAD unique from other bands, how can you say you don't like the vocals?

Unique is to one what shit is to another.

Lol some of my friends love Daron singing for some f*ckin reason!
I only like System because they influenced my tastes to go towards death metal.

doesnt sound like its really going to be thaaaat different

Their stuff sounds good, but gets old so fast. So much of it sounds too similar and the vocals are.. tolerable, but not worth talking about. *shrugs*

Is it me or does SOAD suck Nu-Metal balls? Is it me or is the lead guitarist the ugliest guy in the metal scene today (and thats saying something). Please god dont let this guy sing on this project. If their is any god then please kill everyone at the ozzy feast.....to be taken with a grain of sand.

he's a great guitarist/songwriter/BACKUP vocalist


crappy lead singer


lonley day sucks ass

check out marmalade and suite pee

It is clear that Malakian monopolised SOAD during the releases of Mezmerize and Hypnotize. I don't mind his voice to be honest; it makes SOAD who they are. But Serj is the one with the most talent and he does much MUCH better vocals. Also, Daron is by no means a poor guitarist - over their five albums each album has contained some sweet guitar playing. Check out the solo to Soil or the emotional Roulette from Steal This Album.

On this project, it may work out; Daron may realise SOAD are better off when he isn't being a megalomaniac and after their break may return to form.

well malakian is a great guitarist and arts run in his family so i think that if he does go to another band they'll be just as good maybe better but system is a fuckin good band so im lookin forward to malakians new band i dont know hat he'll do about a drummer though. hes got a pretty good voice and hes a great guitarist so i think we're all anticipatin Scars on broadway

Is it me or is the lead guitarist the ugliest guy in the metal scene today

If their is any god then please kill everyone at the ozzy feast

Daron could just record the whole thing himself then get others to play live. With mezmerize and hypnotize he recorded everything from guitars and bass to drums keyboards. There are only a couple tracks he didn't play the other instruments for.
And i personally like his singing and songwritting abilities he has written about 96% of all SOAD songs and does a great job harmonizing and singing. I actually just noticed this morning that hypnotize is way mroe Daron oriented than Mezmerize just look in the CD booklets at lyrics by and music by.

i don't care what anyone says about Daron, he is THE BEST singer/guitarist i have ever know, Serj and Daron are perfect when singing together

and system IS NOT SPLITTING UP they're just going hiatus for a while, like kiss, they will make their own singles and then come back together and then commence rocking all of our asses off
till then don't complain about it and be happy with all the cds system has made for us, the fans and for their ten years of awsome music and meaningful messeges that help us through our lives

i don't care what anyone says about Daron, he is THE BEST singer/guitarist i have ever know, Serj and Daron are perfect when singing together

and system IS NOT SPLITTING UP they're just going hiatus for a while, like kiss, they will make their own singles and then come back together and then commence rocking all of our asses off

till then don't complain about it and be happy with all the cds system has made for us, the fans and for their ten years of awsome music and meaningful messeges that help us through our lives

daron can sing, a little different but good when they started he was the singer, plus no daron no songs for system, he writes 90% of the songs himself. i hate it when people are afraid of change in a band. I have recently seen them live and daron sung better than serj, serj sounds like his voice is blown out but he was a great singer at one time, but time has got to him. Serj original was just aa keyboard player in the begin, and daron was the guitarist /singer.