Daron Malakian and SCARS ON BROADWAY’s explosive new album, Addicted To The Violence, is out now.
The 10-song collection includes the head spinning singles “Killing Spree” and “Destroy The Power” – with the latter now accompanied by a gripping new video (see below). Malakian continues to bridge the brutal and the beautiful with a sound that’s as punishing as it is poetic.
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).
“I’m always writing songs, because it’s the only way I know how to live. It’s my purpose,” Malakian shares. “When I write, I 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.”
Fans will recognize Malakian’s signature style that balances aggression with vulnerability, satire, and raw soul — a blend that has made his work with both SYSTEM OF A DOWN and SCARS ON BROADWAY so compelling. Having penned some of SOAD’s most iconic songs like “Chop Suey!,” “Toxicity,” and “B.Y.O.B.,” Malakian says, “I’m just as proud of SCARS as I am of SOAD. 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 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
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