Aaron Grech November 6, 2020 – 13:29
System of a Down surprised their fans last night with the release of two new songs « Protect the Land » and « Genocidal Humanoidz », their first tracks in 15 years The band is now back with a new music video for « Protect The Land », Directed by Ara Soudjian and bassist of the group Shavo Odadjian
« Protect The Land » features a video as anthemic as the song it is based on, showing footage of the flag of Artsakh, Artsakh, and Armenian armies, as well as maps of the area, where people struggle during the fight.The images of the group are interspersed with images of the conflict, and despite the dystopian undertones of the song with its dark guitar chords and dark lyrics, there is a layer of optimism that comes at the end. as video shows plans for a better future
This comeback was notable as the band was experiencing friction before the release of these two singles, with their drummer John Dolmayan once telling the band to « check massive egos at the door » The situation between Azerbaijan and the Armenia became too big of an issue for the band to be dismissed, which eventually led them to reunite for this track.
« I texted, ‘No matter how we feel about each other, whatever issues linger in the past, we have to put them aside because it’s bigger than System Of Down and bigger than all of us we need to do something to support our people, ”Dolmayan explained in a press release
Odadjian announced a new project called North Kingsley earlier this year, while System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian released an EP of rock songs, which were originally intended for the band Their Last album as a band was Hypnotize in 2005
System Of A Down, Armenia, Shavo Odadjian, John Dolmayan
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