System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan on new album: 'I don't know if it's ever going to happen'

Band's self-titled debut turns 20 this month

Roisin O'Connor

Music Correspondent

Tuesday 12 June 2018 10:19 BST

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System of a Down: Shavo Odadjian, Daron Malakian, John Dolmayan and Serj Tankian (Press image)

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System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has spoken out on the prospect of a new album from the band, saying he is unsure as to whether it will happen at all.

Speaking to KROQ's Ted Stryker on 8 June, he commented: "I don't know if it's ever gonna happen at this point."

"It's a complex question," he explained. "You know I'm ready to go any time, and certain members of my band haven't been able to work for themselves. And it's one of those things where if you can't get everbody to come together and do it, it just doesn't happen."

He added: "I don't like saying that, but you've gotta live in the realm of reality. And anything we do outside of System is never gonna be anywhere close to System. System is the best thing that anybody in System will ever do. But we still do other things."

However, Dolmayan also said it was "never too late" and stated the band members are "all still friends" and "very supportive of each other".

Watch the full interview below:

System of a Down's self-titled debut album turns 20 this month. The record, which was produced by Rick Rubin, saw the band enjoy critical acclaim and open for acts including Slayer and Metallica.

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