“I can’t force other people to do something just because I wanted it”: Daron Malakian admits System Of A Down’s hiatus was “difficult”

Daron Malakian performing onstage with System Of A Down in 2022.

System Of A Down’s Daron Malakian has opened up about how challenging he found the nu metal-era band’s hiatus.

In a new interview with Metal Hammer, the guitarist/vocalist says he found it “difficult” not getting to play and write with his band between 2006 and 2011.