John Dolmayan Expressed How To Make System Of A Down Can Work On New Albums

System Of A Down on the album 'Toxicity' (Instagram @larrymaranophoto)

JAKARTA - It's been 20 years since System Of A Down last released an album. Having hiatus and returned to the music stage in 2011, practically only two singles were released by the California, USA metal band.

Not releasing a single album, although appearing on stage several times did not make all personnel feel comfortable. In fact, John Dolmayan (drums) has thought of a way so that his band can work on a new album.

Dolmayan called it a 'secret prescription', where he had already told Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), and believed that this method could really help the initial process of working on an album.

"I told Daron a secret recipe to complete the album... Bring your last songs," said Dolmayan in the latest episode of the But That 1% With Sona Oganesyan podcast.

Usually, said the drummer, when System Of A Down starts recording, Daron will submit the songs he wrote to other personnel.

'Daron will bring the songs, because he has a lot of songs. The songs have been carefully thought of and are the most complete," said the 53-year-old drummer.

"I once gave him this advice, I said, 'Why don't you just say to Serj (The main vocals). Bring your songs first. We will discuss all your worries. Then Shavo (Odadjian 'bassis), bring all your clothes. Then Daron, bring your last fire.'

For Dolmayan, this method shows that Malaman cares more about Tankian songs, and asks the vocalist to bring the song first.

Meanwhile, Malakian and Tankian are known to have creative conflicts, even though they are still friends outside. They still appear on the same stage together and respect each other's contributions.

This is believed to be the reason System Of A Down did not release a new album for two decades despite appearing together several times.

For information, System Of A Down released a self-titled album when it debuted in 1998. Since then, they have released four other albums, namely Toxicity (2001), Steal This Album! (2002), Mesmerize (2005), and Hypnotize (2005).