Daron Malakian

Armenian-American rock musician

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December 4 2024 Released single 'Fucking / Shotgun' on streaming platforms
October 11 2024 Scheduled to perform in California, with plans to reissue their first album including B-sides and unreleased early tracks.
October 5 2024 Scheduled to perform in California, marking their first performances since 2019.
October 4 2024 Released EP 'War For Religion' on streaming platforms
October 1 2024 Released EP 'War For Religion' on 12" vinyl format through Scarred for Life label
October 1 2024 Released single 'Fucking / Shotgun' on 7" vinyl format through Scarred for Life label
2019 Music video 'Guns Are Loaded' directed by Greg Watermann released
2018 Scars on Broadway introduces new touring members: Orbel Babayan (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, sampler), Niko Chantziantoniou (bass), and Roman Lomtadze (drums).
2018 Released single 'Lives' from the album Dictator
July 20 2018 Released the band's second album 'Dictator', which was originally recorded in 2012 but delayed due to uncertainty with System of a Down.
April 2018 Malakian announced the band's second album titled 'Dictator'.
April 23 2018 Released the official music video for the song 'Lives', which commemorates the Armenian genocide and celebrates its survivors. The video featured new touring band members Orbel Babayan, Niko Chantziantoniou, and Roman Lomtadze.
April 16 2018 Malakian announced the lead single from the second album would be released on April 23, and rebranded the band as 'Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway'.
2012 Further line-up changes and attempts to continue the band's activities.
November 2012 Malakian discussed upcoming album, mentioning new songs 'Dictator', 'Till the End', and 'Fuck n Kill', and stating he would perform the entire album himself.
September 2012 Announced an accompanying EP to be released with their second album. It was noted that Mario Perez had left the band.
August 2012 John Dolmayan announced his departure from the band, though an album was still planned for release. Band performed at Epicenter Festival with new drummer Jules Pampena.
February 2012 Released a preview of a new song called 'Guns Are Loaded'.
March 2011 Released a music video for the song 'Fucking' using concert footage.
2010 Daron Malakian returns to lead vocals and guitar for Scars on Broadway, reestablishing his primary role in the band.
2010 Band reformed with line-up changes after initial hiatus.
2010 Released non-album single 'Fucking'
August 20 2010 Scars on Broadway played a sold-out show at the Avalon in Hollywood, with the first 500 people receiving a free vinyl of the 'Fucking' single.
July 29 2010 Released a new song titled 'Fucking' on SoundCloud, which could be unlocked by sharing on social media.
May 2 2010 Scars on Broadway played a sold-out show at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, performing most of their first album, a new song 'Talkin' Shit', and a Pentagram cover. Shavo Odadjian accompanied on 3rd guitar.
April 10 2010 Scars on Broadway announced their return show.

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