Hot on the heels of System Of A Down’s massive, sold-out South American stadium tour,
Today, the band has premiered their explosive new single and music video, “Destroy The Power,” a searing anthem that further ignites anticipation for their upcoming third full-length album, ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE, out July 18.
Following the hard-hitting lead single “Killing Spree,” “Destroy The Power” showcases Malakian’s signature blend of raw emotion, razor-sharp riffage, and uncompromising lyricism.
The song slams into corrupt systems, oppressive forces, and modern complacency with venomous precision—once again proving Malakian is unafraid to speak uncomfortable truths.
Over the last few years, Malakian meticulously pieced together what would become ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE.
He helmed the project as its primary creator – composing, producing, and performing – with contributions from longtime bandmates Orbel Babayan (guitar) and Roman Lomtadze (drums).
“As far as the process goes,” Malakian continues. “I’m always writing songs, because it’s the only way I know how to live. It’s my purpose. When I write, I try to stay honest.
I don’t put myself in a box, which is why you have both heavy and mid-tempo material. It takes you through different feelings, and that’s what I’ve always done.
If I was a painter, I wouldn’t tell myself, ‘I can’t use these colors.’ So, all the colors are available to me.
All the emotions are also available, because we go through each one of them as people. I’m expressing everything I can.”
Malakian says, “I’m just as proud of Scars as I am of System Of A Down. This is another musical outlet for me.
I think it’s some of the best stuff I have to offer.
I’m blessed that I can still do this and write songs every day.”
ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE is a rollercoaster of aggression, vulnerability, satire, and soul. Pre-order the album HERE.
PRE-ORDER “ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE” HERE
ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE track listing:
1.Killing Spree
2.Satan Hussein
3.Done Me Wrong
4.The Shame Game
5.Destroy The Power
6.Your Lives Burn
7.Imposter
8.You Destroy You
9.Watch That Girl
10.Addicted To The Violence
BIO:
As a songwriter, vocalist, producer, and guitarist / multi-instrumentalist, GRAMMY® Award-winning Daron Malakian creates from a limitless palette. Like painting a moving target, he seamlessly integrates elements of rock, punk, metal, pop, psychedelia, electronic, and Armenian stylings into a living sound untethered from tradition and bound only to inspiration.
The music grows and evolves with him. Under the moniker of Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway, he continues to approach his craft with an alchemist’s open heart, an absurdist’s appreciation for the ridiculous, and an artist’s attention to detail.
Malakian introduced Scars On Broadway with its self-titled debut in 2008. The LP bowed in the Top 20 of the Billboard 200, spawning fan favorites such as “They Say,” “Serious,” and “Funny.”
The follow-up, Dictator, arrived exactly a decade later during 2018. In addition to praise from Billboard, Revolver, and more, Rolling Stone hailed it as one of the “20 Best Metal Albums of 2018.”
The world initially got to know Malakian as a Co-Founder, songwriter, vocalist, producer [alongside Rick Rubin], and guitarist for System Of A Down whose legacy encompasses global sales of over 42 million records, a GRAMMY® Award, and countless sold-out stadium shows.
Now, the same creative instinct and internal compass have led him to ADDICTED TO THE VIOLENCE—the third full-length offering from Scars On Broadway—introduced by the single “Killing Spree.”
