System Of A Down guitarist and songwriter Daron Malakian returns to talk about the new Scars On Broadway album Addicted To Violence, out July 18th (his birthday)! He deep dives into his songwriting process, including the wild origin of “Chop Suey,” why he prefers writing songs over shredding solos, and how Scars gives him the creative freedom and outlet SOAD ... Show More
Aug 26
You’re Killing Me, Smalls! Patrick Renna Returns To The Dugout
Patrick Renna shares BTS stories from The Sandlot including how he landed Ham Porter as one of his very first acting jobs, the original version of “You’re Killing Me, Smalls,” the scene that was rewritten for him the night before filming, sneaking into Basic Instinct with the cas ... Show More
48m 52s
Feb 2025
Daron Malakian
Daron Malakian is a composer, guitarist, vocalist, and record producer, best known as a founding member of System of a Down. Introduced to heavy metal at four years old when he first heard Kiss, Malakian began playing guitar at 11, developed his own style by 15, and is now cited ... Show More
2h 18m
Apr 2021
Serj Tankian Talks Toxicity and Activism
System of a Down’s classic Rick Rubin-produced album, Toxicity, turns 20 this year. Released in 2001 one week before 9/11, the politically charged and wildly bizarre album provided the perfect soundtrack for a world descending into chaos. Serj Tankian, the lead singer of System, ... Show More
58m 7s
Oct 2024
“Chop Suey”—System of a Down
Join Rob in watching a mosh pit from a safe distance away while we celebrate System of a Down’s “Chop Suey.” Along the way, Rob discusses tension amongst band members, their potent political messages, and Rick Rubin’s impact on the band. Later, Rob is joined by Bandsplain’s Yasi ... Show More
1h 30m
Aug 2021
The Danny Diablo Interview: Hardcore Roots, starting Skarhead & DMS, Attempted Murder Arrest & More
Danny Diablo a.k.a. Lord Ezec, hardcore punk and hip hop vocalist, mostly known for being the front man of The ShotBlocker amongst other bands, sits down with Adam to talk about the early days of his music era in New York, shares legendary stories and what he's in the works. http ... Show More
1h 11m
<p>Garza & Ernie talk social anxiety, the Ross Robinson snare, failed Black Crown writing sessions & much more!</p>
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