Daron Malakian

Daron Malakian

Early Life and Career

Daron Malakian was born on July 18, 1975, in Hollywood, California, to Armenian parents. He began playing guitar at the age of 11, and by the time he was 15, he had formed his first band, Soil. The band released two albums before disbanding in 1998.

System of a Down

In 1994, Malakian met Serj Tankian, and the two formed System of a Down. The band released their debut album, "System of a Down", in 1998. The album was a commercial success, selling over two million copies in the United States. The band's second album, "Toxicity", was released in 2001 and was an even greater success, selling over four million copies in the United States. System of a Down has released five studio albums in total, and they have sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

Solo Career

In addition to his work with System of a Down, Malakian has also released two solo albums. His debut solo album, "Scars on Broadway", was released in 2008. The album was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies in the United States. His second solo album, "Dictator", was released in 2018.

Musical Style

Malakian is known for his unique guitar playing style, which incorporates elements of heavy metal, rock, and Armenian folk music. He is also known for his distinctive singing voice, which has been compared to that of Serj Tankian.

Personal Life

Malakian is married to Jessica Miller, and they have one daughter. He is also a vegan and an animal rights activist.