System of a Down’s Serj Tankian announces solo EP and single

Iconic vocalist and frontman of system of a Down, Serj Tankian announced solo EP, titled Foundationsfor the Gibson Recordsand took the opportunity to promote the single “AF Day.”

In a post made on social media, the 56-year-old singer spoke for the first time about the new project, which has not yet revealed a release date. Although, “AF Day” will arrive on streaming platforms, in addition to having a music video, on May 17, 2024. The track features frantic screams and the phrase “another fucking day.”

It is worth remembering how Foundations is the first solo album by Tankian since the EP Perplex Cities (2022). According to information from the Consequence of Soundthe single was written during the “early days” of system of a Downbut was never released.

Most of the instrumentation and vocals are recordings from that era. With a dystopian mood, it is a reflection of the anguish and anti-authoritarian attitude I had to conform,” said the artist.

Today is not just any other Monday. Today is the day I get to give you a sneak peak at some new music. With great delight I present you with a snippet from “AF Day”, the first track from my upcoming solo EP titled ‘Foundations’. The full track and video will drop May 17… pic.twitter.com/t0M3pEmxFN

— Serj Tankian-#SanctionAzerbaijan (@serjtankian) April 29, 2024