Device, the new industrial-rock project led by Disturbed’s David Draiman, will release their self-titled debut on April 9. The album includes guest appearances by Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath, M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold, Serj Tankian of System of a Down, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, and Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Black Country Communion.
In anticipation, the band is debuting new song “You Think You Know” right here right now. Check it out below, see what Draiman has to say about the song in the video, and let us know what you think in the comments.
For more information, visit deviceband.com and check out the band on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, and iTunes.
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Last night, System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform two tracks off his latest solo album, Harakiri (buy on iTunes). Watch Serj perform “Harakiri” and “Butterfly” on Kimmel below.
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System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has just released the official music video for the title track off his new album, Harakiri (buy on iTunes). Check it out below.
In recent interviews, Tankian has stated that the song “Harakiri” was inspired by the seemingly unprovoked mass animal deaths that were so widely reported in early 2011.
“There was something ominous about the whole thing and it really, really strongly affected me,” Tankian told Guitar World, “more than anything else that was going on, enough to make me go, OK, this is a huge fucking sign but I don’t know what it means. But it was a huge sign, and to try and decipher what it could mean — psychologically, spiritually — and asking these major questions … ”
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System of a Down vocalist Serj Tankian has posted an official lyric video for his new song, “Cornucopia.” Watch it below.
“Cornucopia” is taken from the singer’s new solo album, Harakiri, which is due out July 10 via Reprise Records. The song is currently available for free download via Tankian’s official website.
Serj will be hitting the road with System of a Down late this summer for a short run of dates with Deftones.
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The always-controversial Serj Tankian is now offering a free download of a new song, “Cornucopia,” via his official website. You can download your copy (email required) here.
“Cornucopia” is taken from the singer’s upcoming solo album, Harakiri, which is due out July 10.
Tankian will be hitting the road with System of a Down late this summer for a short run of dates with Deftones.
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System of a Down frontman and solo artist Serj Tankian, as well as Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell, make appearances in Funny or Die’s skit, “U B Da Judge,” a reality show competition where contestant compete to become reality-show judges, alongside a host of other music celebrities. Watch it below and let us know what you think in the comments.
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System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian has just released an official music video for his politically minded new single, “Figure It Out.” Watch it below, courtesy of AOL’s Noisecreep.
“Figure It Out” — a harsh indictment of materialism and corporate greed — is taken from Tankian’s upcoming solo album, Harakiri, which is set for a July 10 release through Reprise Records.
Tankian will be joining his System of a Down bandmates in August for a brief headlining tour with support coming from Deftones. You can find all of the dates below the video.
System of a Down, Deftones 2012 Tour Dates
Aug. 02 – Philadelphia, PA – Susquehanna Bank Center
Aug. 04 – Holmdel Township, NJ – PNC Center
Aug. 05 – Wantagh, NY – Nikon At Jones Beach
Aug. 07 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
Aug. 09 – Boston, MA – Comcast Center
Aug. 11 – Montreal, QC – Heavy MTL
Aug. 12 – Toronto, ON – Heavy T.O.
Aug. 14 – Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Amphitheater
The metal world turned out in force last night to pay tribute to former Pantera and Damageplan guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott at the annual DimeBash concert. You can check out fan-filmed videos, below, of the show that included performances by Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Sebastian Bach, David Draiman (Disturbed), Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, ex–Guns N’ Roses), and many more.
The event took place at the Key Club in Hollywood, California, with openers Kill Devil Hill—the supergroup featuring Dime’s former Pantera bandmate Rex Brown, Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell), Mark Zavon (Ratt, W.A.S.P.), and Jason “Dewey’ Bragg.
With all proceeds from the show going toward the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, last night was also a tribute to the former Heaven and Hell frontman who passed away, due to stomach cancer, last year. The set list duly reflected this, with songs performed including Pantera’s “Walk” and “Cemetery Gates,” as well as Dio staples like “Heaven and Hell” and “Mob Rules.”
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Celebrating the lives fallen Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell and Ronnie James Dio, members of Slipknot, System of a Down, Anthrax, and more are uniting to pay their respects at DimeBash 2011 at Hollywood’s Key Club on December 14. The event is a communion of songs and stories, where everyone present can tip their glasses to one of the true masters of not only guitar but music as a whole.
“Today marks the seventh year, which still doesn’t seem like a reality to me,” said Rita Haney, longtime girlfriend of Dime and the person who knew him best, in a statement. “Sometimes I think, Boy, this sure is a long-ass tour, but then I focus back in and realize what I’m working on at this moment. And I just have to smile and be thankful for all the amazing people that surround me—thanks to him. I hope everyone enjoys this event as much as we like bringing it to them. It’s nothing more, nothing less, than ‘about a damn good time!’—one of my favorite Dime pastimes and phrases. There are no words to express my thanks to all the artists who make this event special and give ‘us fans’ a night to remember two truly amazing people and the music they created! I am forever at your beckon call, so c’mon out and experience the evening with us. It’s going to be quite magical!!!”
The Key Club Hollywood will play host to all-star jams featuring the vocal talents of Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell, Disturbed’s Dave Draiman, Velvet Revolver and Loaded’s Duff McKagan, System of a Down’s Serj Tankian, Suicidal Tendencies’ Mike Muir, and Sebastian Bach; the guitar of John 5, Anthrax’s Scott Ian, Machine Head’s Phil Demmel, Ratt’s Warren DeMartini, Ben Harper, In This Moment’s Chris Howorth, and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello; and the rhythms of King’s X’s Doug Pinnick, James LoMenzo, Rob Zombie band member Ginger Fish, Whitesnake’s Brian Tichy and Slipknot’s Joey Jordison, with many more superstars lending their vocal and playing skills to the metal proceedings. The whole shebang being emceed by That Metal Show’s Eddie Trunk and his cohosts, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. In addition, kicking off the event will be Kill Devil Hill, featuring the legendary Vinny Appice and former Pantera bassist Rex Brown. Also on deck are Dio Disciples, featuring the great Rudy Sarzo and vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, with a special appearance by Glenn Hughes.
The entire proceeds from the event benefit the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up & Shout Cancer Fund. Additionally, attendees will be able to land some limited-edition merchandise and purchase Monster Energy cocktail drink specials with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the cause as well.
Ticket prices are $20 and are on sale now here.
Doors open at 7 P.M.; Show begins at 8 P.M.
For more information go to MonstErenergy.com or Facebook.com/MonsterEnergyMusic.
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System of a Down frontman and solo artist Serj Tankian has contributed a track to Batman: Arkham City – The Album, the upcoming soundtrack to the highly anticipated video game, Batman: Arkham City. Featuring 12 new original tracks by Coheed and Cambria, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Damned Things, and more (full track list below), Batman: Arkham City – The Album will be released on October 4, two weeks prior to the game’s North American release on October 18. The Batman: Arkham City Collector’s Edition of the game will include a download code for the album along with additional bonus content. Check out “Total Paranoia” below and let us know what you think in the comments.
The artists featured on Batman: Arkham City – The Album approached their contributions to the album with their own unique interpretations of the stories surrounding Batman. The track listing for the Batman: Arkham City soundtrack is:
1. Panic! At The Disco – Mercenary
2. Coheed and Cambria – Deranged
3. The Duke Spirit – Creature
4. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Shadow On The Run
5. Blaqk Audio – Afterdark
6. Raveonettes – Oh, Stranger
7. ††† (Crosses) – The Years
8. The Damned Things – Trophy Widow
9. Daughtry – Drown In You
10. The Boxer Rebellion – Losing You
11. Serj Tankian – Total Paranoia
*Bonus Collector’s Edition track
12. A Place to Bury Strangers – In The Shadow
The highly anticipated videogame will hit store shelves for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Games for Windows PC and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system. Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Rocksteady Studios, Batman: Arkham City builds upon the foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters, and insane criminal master-minds. The sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay.
Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamcity.com to sign up to receive updates regarding the game and join the discussion on the recently launched community site at: http://community.batmanarkhamcity.com to participate in forums, read upcoming developer diaries and stay abreast of all the latest Batman: Arkham City news.
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