System Of A Down Release First New Music In 15 Years

In a move that no one saw coming, System of a Down have shared their first new songs in 15 years.

The songs, “Protect the Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz,” are being released to call attention to the “serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia” by Azerbaijan and Turkey,” the band said in a statement.

“The time to do this is now, as together, the four of us have something extremely important to say as a unified voice,” the band explains. “These two songs, ‘Protect The Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’ both speak of a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia.”

“We’re proud to share these songs with you and hope you enjoy listening to them. Further, we encourage you to read on to learn more about their origins and once you do, hope you are inspired to speak out about the horrific injustices and human rights violations occurring there now. Most importantly and urgently, we humbly implore you to donate, in sums small or large to help those adversely affected with what are ever growing accounts of crimes against humanity.”

Singer Serj Tankian further explains, “The aggression and injustice being perpetrated against the Armenian people in Artsakh and Armenia by Azerbaijan and Turkey is a human rights violation and a war crime. All of us in System realize this is an existential battle for our people, so this is very personal for us. What we need right now is for the world to put politics aside and support Armenia by sanctioning Turkey and Azerbaijan and recognizing Artsakh.”

Stream the songs below.

“Protect the Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” are available for purchase via Bandcamp and Amazon as well as on a split seven-inch vinyl. Proceeds from sales will “provide crucial and desperately needed aid and basic supplies for those affected by these hideous acts.”

We as SOAD have just released new music for the first time in 15 years. The time to do this is now, as together, the four of us have something extremely important to say as a unified voice. Read our full statement at https://t.co/QSDoanwK3B. #ProtectTheLand #GenocidalHumanoidz pic.twitter.com/AypVZ8b71l

— System Of A Down (@systemofadown) November 6, 2020

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