Listeners may wax nostalgic, comforted by the unforgettable voices of Tankian and Malakian. System of a Down’s music is still equal parts emotional and headbang-worthy. Old and new fans alike may experience sonder - the experience of realizing every person has their own separate life and story - when taking in these lyrics, reflecting on what others in the world may be going through. The now-Angelenos have always conveyed strong themes in their work, however, with the world in such a scary place, its revealing lyrics like, “Some were forced to foreign lands, some would lay dead on the sand,” that are likely to resonate with listeners today. ”īand members Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan urge fans to educate themselves on the awful things going on in Armenia and Artsakh, according to a statement the band issued earlier this month, “We hope you are inspired to speak out about the horrific injustices and human rights violations occurring there now.” The musicians are all of Armenian descent and all proceeds from the new releases will go to the Armenia Fund. It’s similar to the more equalized, standard-metal sound on their second studio album, “Toxicity. The other release, “Protect The Land,” feels more predictable than their experimental music, which is just what you would expect. Listeners may feel chills down their spines at lines like “Teaching warfare to their children.” The new track describes what is going on in Armenia and Artsakh. The sporadic, spontaneous feel of “Genocidal Humanoidz” sounds like it belongs on their fourth studio album, “Mezmerize,” which is known for its political messages. The political message isn’t concealed one bit, as the tracks were written to bring awareness and raise funds for Armenia and The Republic of Artsakh. Their newest releases, “Genocidal Humanoidz” and “Protect the Land,” reflect the Azerbaijan invasion of Armenia, the fallout from a decades-long disagreement over lands both peoples called their own. Armenian-American metal group System of a Down shocked listeners after a dramatic breakup and a 15-year hiatus by dropping two new tracks full of outrage and astounding guitar riffs, treating fans to a dose of nostalgia and purpose, as proceeds benefit victims of the war ravaging the band’s Armenian cultural home.
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