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John Dolmayan Urges Collaboration for System Of A Down's Next Album

8/1/2025

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John Dolmayan, the drummer of System Of A Down, has a bold vision for their next album. He urges guitarist Daron Malakian to hold back his songs, allowing Serj Tankian and Shavo Odadjian to lead the creative charge. While Dolmayan sees this as a way to spark collaboration, he admits the band's intricate dynamics could pose challenges.

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John Dolmayan, the drummer of System Of A Down, has a bold vision for their next album. He urges guitarist Daron Malakian to hold back his songs, allowing Serj Tankian and Shavo Odadjian to lead the creative charge. While Dolmayan sees this as a way to spark collaboration, he admits the band's intricate dynamics could pose challenges.