I feel like every time we talk about Serj Tankian on here, I just care less and less about what he's doing. He's reverse growing on us all!
Okay let's review; first Serj blathers on about a bunch of solo stuff and whatever. Then bassist for System of a Down, Shavo Odadjian says that they'd consider moving on without him, which the band immediately retracts and says "no fucking way."
Now that you're all caught up, Serj said this in an interview with ArtistDirect:
First and foremost, they’re my partners and friends I’ve created this music and career with over these years. I’m still very thankful. To me, it’s what I’ve done. It’s where I’ve come in. It’s something I enjoy doing. We started touring again three years ago for good purpose. I think we missed being a part of that together. Of course, we have a lot of fans and people interested in getting a record sooner rather than later. Things take time though.
Everyone has a life and has to have the right frame of mind to make a record at the same time. Jazz-iz Christ and Orca will be my fifth and sixth solo records in seven years. I’ve been touring with System, The FCC, and orchestras around the world. I haven’t stopped. There hasn’t been much time-off. I want to make sure I have time for myself and my family. Only the four of us can decide what System means. I know the fans agree that’s what System is, and that’s amazing.
I can’t write a forced record. It’s like romancing someone at a time you don’t want to be romantic. It’s not even a choice. We’ve enjoyed touring a lot. All of the tours have been well-received. We play really tightly—probably better than we ever have. It’s been cool. A new record requires three years. It’s not something I can do right now. When I can commit to a three-year album cycle, I’ll be down to do it.
Tankian arguably is the only one who has achieved any success outside of System and that success is keeping him quite busy. You can't blame him for wanting to wait for when the time is right.
[Hat tip to MetalSucks]
