System of a Down | Guitar World

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

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

From monster sludge-prog to Malian desert-blues: here are this week's essential guitar tracks

By Michael Astley-Brown, Jackson Maxwell, Sam Roche

The hottest songs in guitar from System of a Down, Foo Fighters, Songhoy Blues, Vennart and oh-so-many more

System of a Down release 2 new songs, their first new music in 15 years

By Michael Astley-Brown

Hear Protect the Land and Genocidal Humanoidz now

Watch John 5, Michael Anthony and Corey Taylor Rip Through a Van Halen Mini-Set in L.A.

By Richard Bienstock

The trio played “Runnin’ With the Devil,” “You Really Got Me” and more at the Whisky A Go Go.

Watch Daron Malakian Play System of a Down and Scars on Broadway Riffs, Talk Guitars and Songwriting

By Richard Bienstock

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

For Scars and System fans who have been anxiously awaiting new music, 'Dictator' will give them the fix they’ve been craving.

Daron Malakian: New Scars on Broadway Album "Was Done in Under Two Weeks"

By Richard Bienstock, Photo by Travis Shinn

TC-Helicon Teams Up with Serj Tankian to Release Exclusive Vocal Presets

By Lukasz Bielawski

Serj Tankian Debuts "Harakiri" Music Video

By Josh Hart

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has just released the official music video for the title track off his new album, Harakiri (buy on iTunes). Check it out below.

Interview: Serj Tankian on 'Harakiri'

By Josh Hart, Photo by Robert Sebree

Serj Tankian Offers Free Download of New Song, "Cornucopia"

By Josh Hart

The always controversial Serj Tankian is now offering a free download of a new song, "Cornucopia," via his official website.

Serj Tankian Premieres "Figure It Out" Music Video

By Josh Hart

System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has just released an official music video for his politically minded new single, "Figure It Out." Watch it below, courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep.

Serj Tankian Posts Teaser Video for New Single, "Figure It Out"

By Josh Hart

System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian has just posted a video teaser for his new single, "Figure It Out." Check it out the video — which features some pretty rough treatment of a mail box — below.

System of a Down, Deftones Announce Summer Tour Dates

By Josh Hart

After much speculation over the weekend, System of a Down have officially announced a run of North American tour dates with support from Deftones. You can get all of the dates below.

System of a Down, Deftones Plotting Tour?

By Josh Hart

Cryptic messages posted on the official Twitter accounts of both System of a Down and Deftones seem to indicate that the bands will announce a co-headlining tour on Monday.

Serj Tankian Sets July Release Date for New Solo Album, "Harakiri"

By Josh Hart

System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian has announced a release date of July 10 for his new solo album, Harakiri.

System of a Down Singer Serj Tankian Premieres New Song, “Total Paranoia”

By Josh Hart

Today, Revolver has the exclusive premiere of another track from the album, a new song from System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian called "Total Paranoia."

System of a Down Singer Serj Tankian Posts Clip of New Song

By Josh Hart

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has posted a new video to his YouTube account which features a 20-second clip of what appears to be a new song.