Bassist considers himself alien to labels and does not share all the ideas defended by the band’s singer, Serj Tankian
THE system of a Downone of the most politicized bands active in metal in recent decades, openly defends in the letters progressive ideas and aligning the left in the political spectrum. But does all members adopt this posture, advocated by the singer SERJ TANKIAN?
In a recent interview with Metal Hammerthe bassist Shavo Odadjian He pondered and said no. He answered questions sent by readers and fans of the band and qualified as being neither left nor from a decrease.
At the time, the musician was questioned by a fan identified as MSEF24which sent to the magazine the following question via Instagram:
“Why are you communist?”
Shavo Odadjian returned with an elaborate response and explained his position:
“I am not. People think that, because the system of a Down He manifested himself against the government and in favor of the people, means that we are communist. I don’t have these beliefs. I defend freedom, freedom of expression and the possibility of having opinions. I am not right or left: I have my own beliefs. It’s the only way to be in today’s world, because extremists are very noisy. “
He added:
“I need to be able to say, ‘You may be right – let’s talk,’ instead of saying, ‘No, if you stay here, I hate you.’ It could be more controversial if we’ve been doing this from the beginning, but I don’t like the way things are going in politics here. People are afraid to talk about it.”
Member of System of a Down aligns on the right
Interestingly, another member of the system of a Down He also recently spoke out as not being a left person, unlike the message that the past band. Unlike Shavo Odadjian, however, the musician in question declares to be right -wing.
This is the drummer John Dolmayanwhich in publications on social networks has already exalted the performance of the Republican Donald Trump as president of United States. He was also involved in controversy when questioning the anti -racist movement Black Lives Matter and denying the existence of structural racism in the US.
In addition, he said in chat with Lilian Tahmasian (via Blabberouth) who considers the left ideals a little too utopian nowadays:
“Being leftist, most of the time, is something to idealistic thinkers. We all believe in progressive concepts – I believe. I believe in social concepts as well. I don’t want people to starve. I want people to have houses. But I also believe in self -assessment and that hard work takes you where you want to be.
The drummer said he does not refuse to help people. However, in your point of view, this “has come out a little of control” today and now “is at the bottom of the well.”
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Source: Rollingstone
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