Armenian-American alt-metal band System of a Down have confirmed that they are working on a sixth studio album. This new release will see the band return after more than a decade as their last albums were Mezmerize and Hypnotize, both released in 2005.
This information is confirmed by the band’s drummer John Dolmayan, who spoke recently with Kerrang. “Our playing ability is better than it ever has been and we’re trying new things,” Dolmayan says, “We’re not trying to make Toxicity Part II, just because it was by far our biggest album. This needs to be something for a new generation of SOAD fans, so everyone can see we’re not resting on our laurels,” he tells the site, via Loudwire. Furthermore, he says that the band has written 15 songs over six months, although it should not be assumed that all 15 will be on the record.
He makes it clear that the band is focused on working as a team, saying, “I want everyone on board and feeling good about it, that’s what we’re trying to accomplish right now.”
The band will also be playing several Europe dates next summer. The dates are listed below.
Tour dates:
06/07 – Nancy, FR @ Open Air Zenith
06/10 – Paris, FR @ Download Festival
06/12 – Prague, CZ @ O2 Arena
06/17 – Łódź, PL @ Impact Festival
06/20 – Nimes, FR @ Nimes Festival
06/23 – Madrid, ES @ Download Festival
07/02 – Arras, FR @ Main Square Festival