Daron Malakian
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Daron Malakian wrote System of a Down’s career-defining album while still living with his parents
By Janelle Borg published
As Toxicity celebrates its 24th anniversary, the SOAD guitarist looks back on the record that spawned some of the band’s most beloved and mosh-worthy tracks

Daron Malakian joins System of a Down tribute band onstage – after wandering into their gig off the street
By Phil Weller published
The guitarist was enjoying a day off before SOAD’s Chicago show and suddenly found himself playing one of the band's classics in front of a shell-shocked audience

How the Ibanez Iceman became System of a Down’s Daron Malakian’s go-to guitar – and why he initially didn’t play it live
By Janelle Borg published
The System of a Down guitarist even got his own limited-edition signature version in 2004

Daron Malakian on how System of a Down ended up recording their first new music in 15 years – and what the future holds for the alt-metal icons
By Amit Sharma published
In this GW exclusive, Malakian discusses his surprising guitar heroes, how he wrote Chop Suey!, and why he’s never practiced a day in his life

Daron Malakian and Scars On Broadway Share Official “Guns Are Loaded” Video
By Richard Bienstock published
The band will hit the road for a short U.S. tour beginning March 3.

Watch Daron Malakian Play System of a Down and Scars on Broadway Riffs, Talk Guitars and Songwriting
By Richard Bienstock published
The guitarist and singer sits down with Ernie Ball for the newest episode of 'String Theory.'

System of a Down's Daron Malakian Talks New Scars on Broadway Album, 'Dictator'
By Richard Bienstock published
For Scars and System fans who have been anxiously awaiting new music, 'Dictator' will give them the fix they’ve been craving.

Photo Gallery: Guitar World Magazine Covers Throughout the Years — 2005
By Tony Grassi published
It wasn't too long ago, but hey, it's fun to reminisce. Here is this week's gallery of Guitar World issues past.
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