65 Quotes by Daron Malakian

When we were a club band, we always used to say, 'Man, if we ever see success, we'd like to open doors for other people, to push the boundaries and fully contribute something to art, to music, that is going to help it evolve instead of doing stuff for the sake of money or doing stuff for the sake of being popular.

Music is an emotion, and I put it out there.

My dad is my biggest influence on me as a musician, even though he's not a musician.

Politicians use religion, and they get their troops riled up with religion.

I don't get it when people complain that baseball games are too long.

I am depressed sometimes, but it's not what keeps me at home or focused on work.

I always want to grow and top myself.

Basically I write songs, and I need for there to be a home for these songs.

I'll always be a member of System of a Down. That will never change.