Scars on Broadway
| Scars on Broadway | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, US |
| Genres | Alternative metal, hard rock, experimental rock |
| Years active | 2003, 2006–2009, 2010–2013 |
| Labels | Interscope |
| Associated acts | System of a Down, Amen, Axis of Justice, Viza, The Chronicles of Israfel, Hella, Pulse Ultra, Scum, Team Sleep, DKFXP |
| Website | www |
| Members | Daron Malakian |
| Past members |
Dominic Cifarelli John Dolmayan Jules Pampena Franky Perez Danny Shamoun |
Scars on Broadway was an American rock band, founded by System of a Down member Daron Malakian. The band's eponymous debut album was released on July 29, 2008.
In late 2008, the band entered a hiatus, with Malakian citing a lack of enthusiasm and "his heart not being into touring", as the primary reasons for the band's cessation. Despite reforming with various line-up changes in 2010 and 2012, and announcing a second album, the band ceased any further announcements by 2013.
In December 2005, Malakian stated in an interview that he "could release ten solo records tomorrow." and that he has "tons of material laying around. After these albums, - (Mezmerize and Hypnotize) - I'm gonna go off to learn how to brain and do something on my own, just like Serj." Following System of a Down's hiatus, Malakian announced his latest project — Scars on Broadway — a band which would include System of a Down bassist, Shavo Odadjian, and himself. Ultimately, Odadjian was not involved with the band, and instead System drummer, John Dolmayan became a member.
After Malakian and Dolmayan experimented with different musicians, for a period of nine months in 2007 - 2008 the band took form and forged its sound in intense rehearsals and recording sessions under Malakian’s direction, at his home studio and Sunset Sound; with musicians Danny Shamoun on keyboards, Dominic Cifarelli on bass, and Franky Perez on guitar and backing vocals.
The band's website featured a countdown timer, counting down to 15:00 PST of March 28, 2008. Additionally, above the timer, in quotation marks was the phrase "They say it's all about to end." When the countdown ended, the song "They Say", was made available on the site and their Myspace account.
Scars on Broadway played their first live show April 11, 2008 at the Whisky A Go Go in Los Angeles, CA. They also played with Metallica at KFMA Day 2008 in Tucson, AZ On January 22, 2008 Scars on Broadway were announced to be performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 26, 2008. and the sixteenth annual KROQ Weenie Roast.
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