Serj Tankian reveals he emotionally checked out during System of a Down's last albums
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Serj Tankian, the lead singer of System of a Down, revealed he "emotionally checked out" while recording the band's last two albums, released in 2005. He described feeling passive and unable to contribute fully due to internal conflicts. The band has not released a full album since 2005, although they did share two singles in 2020 to support Armenia amid conflict. Tankian mentioned that any future music would represent a fresh start for the band. In recent interviews, Tankian has discussed the possibility of new music and highlighted ongoing global issues, including the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. He also released a solo EP titled "Foundations" in September.