About
Daron Malakian is an Armenian-American musician known primarily as the guitarist, songwriter, and second vocalist of the metal band System of a Down. He is also the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for his project Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway. Malakian's distinct guitar style and songwriting contributions have significantly shaped System of a Down's sound.
Career Timeline
System of a Down Founded
Co-founds System of a Down, starting a musical career.
Self-Titled Debut Album
Releases their debut self titled album, and starts gaining traction.
Toxicity Album Release
Releases Toxicity, achieving mainstream success and earning significant money.
Mezmerize/Hypnotize Albums
SOAD releases Mezmerize and Hypnotize, achieving great fame and fortune.
Scars on Broadway Project
Forms Scars on Broadway, exploring other musical outlets.
Scars on Broadway Release
Scars on Broadway releases new music after hiatus.
SOAD Returns to Recording
SOAD reunites and releases new songs after a long hiatus.
Continuing Musical Career
Continues with both SOAD and Scars on Broadway projects.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026