SERJ TANKIAN

System Of A Down’s mercurial mastermind reflects on writing a memoir, getting advice from monks, and banana terracotta pie

RICH HOBSON

SERJ TANKIAN IS an activist in the truest sense of the word. With System Of A Down, he’s campaigned vociferously to draw attention to the Armenian genocide that displaced his grandparents and parents, while his work in support of a range of social and political causes has made him one of metal’s most outspoken and galvanising figures. He’s also an undeniable workhorse. This year alone he’s worked on numerous TV and film scores, as well as memoir Down With The System, and new solo EP Foundations. Surprisingly soft-spoken, he has a philosophical air as he reflects on some of the biggest lessons he’s learned – as an artist, an activist and as a human being. KEEP AN OPEN MIND “I’m not sure exactly which band really got me into metal.…

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Metal Hammer UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, December 2024

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