First new System of a Down music in 15 years sheds light on Karabakh

First new System of a Down music in 15 years sheds light on Karabakh

PanARMENIAN.Net - System of a Down have recorded two new songs for the first time in 15 years to draw attention to Azerbaijan's aggression against Armenians and the war in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh).

"These two songs, “Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz”, both speak of a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia," the band said in a statement.

"The current corrupt regimes of Aliyev in Azerbaijan and Erdogan in Turkey not only want to claim Artsakh and Armenia as their own, but are committing genocidal acts with impunity on humanity and wildlife to achieve their mission. They are banking on the world being too distracted with Covid, elections and civil unrest to call out their atrocities. They have the bankroll, the resources and have recruited massive public relations firms to spin the truth and conceal their barbaric objective of genocide. Between these two dictatorships, there’s a lot of disinformation and silencing of voices within their own countries. Freedom of speech is not something that is enjoyed by everyone, but it is enjoyed here, so part of that responsibility is getting the truth out there whenever possible. We’re here to protect our land, to protect our culture, and to protect our nation. This is not the time to turn a blind eye."

“Protect The Land” and “Genocidal Humanoidz” are now available for purchase on the band's official Bandcamp page, where all proceeds go toward ArmeniaFund.

"The funds from Bandcamp + pre-orders of our new merch collection will be used to provide crucial, desperately needed aid and basic supplies for those affected by these hideous acts. Please consider the opportunity to download these songs as an act of charity irrespective of how you choose to listen to them today, tomorrow and for years to come. The music and lyrics speak for themselves. We need you to speak for Artsakh," the four said.

Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and terrorist mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages.

Donations can be made to Hayastan All-Armenian Fund, which has launched a fundraising campaign to support humanitarian efforts in Karabakh.

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