SOAD thrilled by Mezmerize success

The members of System Of A Down knew their band was popular, but the success of new album Mezmerize has been a pleasant surprise. The disc debuted at Number One on the Billboard Top 200 after its May release and has already sold over a million copies worldwide. Guitarist Daron Malakian told us that neither he nor his bandmates are taking their success for granted:
[ click here to listen if you have a Backstage Pass] "For me, man, you know, it's just amazing for people to respond to this band the way they do, you know, especially in the time of age when rock 'n' roll's almost dead. Not too many people are interested in rock bands these days, you know. So, for me to be in a rock band people are actually interested in is really special for me."

Hypnotize, a companion album to Mezmerize that was recorded during the same sessions, is due to be released this autumn.

System Of A Down begin their North American tour on August 4th in Long Beach, California.
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