The first song released for the public to listen to was 'They Say' on the 28th March 2008 via the band's website, http://scarsonbroadway.com, and MySpace.
On December of 2005, Malakian said in an interview that he "could release ten solo records tomorrow.". He also said, " I have tons of material laying around. After these albums," (Mezmerize and Hypnotize) "I'm gonna go off to learn how to brain and do something on my own, just like Serj. And no, System of a Down is not breaking up. We're just gonna do like KISS and put out our own solo records."
"Ghetto Blaster Rehearsals" (2003) was supposedly a leak of new Scars on Broadway material, but in a 2007 letter, Daron announced on his website that these tracks weren't in any way affiliated with the current Scars on Broadway and that the music is from an unnamed disbanded project from four years ago (featuring Casey Chaos on vocals).
The band's website featured a countdown timer, counting down to 15:00 PST of March 28, 2008. Additionally, above the timer, in quotation marks was the phrase "They say it's all about to end." When the countdown ended, the song "They Say" was made available on the site. The song is also available for listening on the band's official MySpace page.
Scars on Broadway played their first live show April 11, 2008 at the Whisky a Go-Go in Los Angeles, CA. They have also confirmed to be playing with Metallica at KFMA Day 2008 in Tucson, AZ. On January 22, 2008 Scars on Broadway were announced to be performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 26, 2008. On May 17th of that year, the band also performed at the sixteenth annual KROQ Weenie Roast, along with Atreyu, Bad Religion, Flobots, Flogging Molly, Metallica, The Offspring, Pennywise, The Raconteurs, Rise Against and Seether.
On May 2, 2008, Scars announced on their official website that their debut album, Scars on Broadway, was to be released on the 28th and 29th of July.
In late 2008, the band entered a hiatus, with Malakian citing a lack of enthusiasm and "his heart not being into touring", as the primary reasons for the band's cessation. In April 2010, the band ended its hiatus, announcing a gig which will take place at The Troubador, Los Angeles on May 2, 2010.
On January 11, 2012 it was announced that they are currently recording their sophomore album and it is expected to be released sometime in the Fall.
On September 12, 2012 It was revealed that an EP will also come out, sometime around the release of their second album.
On September 22, 2012 Scars on Broadway performed at the Epicenter Festival in Irvine, Ca.
Current members:
Daron Malakian — vocals, guitars, bass guitar, keyboards.
Orbel Babayan- guitar
Niko Chantziantoniou- bass
Roman Lomtadze- drums
Former members:
John Dolmayan — drums, percussion
Dominic Cifarelli — bass guitar, backing vocals.
Franky Perez — guitar, vocals.
Danny Shamoun — keyboards, piano, percussion.
Jules Pampena — drums, percussion.
Insane
Scars on Broadway Lyrics
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I see the trouble deep inside
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
You'll see the things to overcome
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
Dream, dream your broken dream
You'll see the things I never see
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
Let's go insane again
Bring back the pain again
The lyrics to Scars on Broadway's song "Insane" seem to hint at the idea of embracing one's inner turmoil and fear. The opening lines suggest that there are many ways to hide from what individuals are truly feeling, but the singer can see through the facade and recognizes the trouble that resides within. The repetition of "let's go insane again, bring back the pain again" suggests that they have experienced a form of chaos or emotional turbulence before, and they are yearning to return to it. This could be interpreted as a desire to feel alive and present, to tap into the rawest emotions and not shy away from the difficult parts of oneself.
The next verse encourages running towards the things that seem challenging, and seeing them as opportunities to overcome obstacles. The final verse suggests that by embracing one's broken dreams and facing what they feared most, they may see the world in a different way. The emphasis on pain and insanity could be seen as a message to potentially accept the chaotic and unpredictable parts of life head-on, and to embrace them with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
So many ways to hide
There are countless ways to conceal one's true emotions
I see the trouble deep inside
Despite the effort to hide, I perceive the internal distress
Let's go insane again
Let's behave in an irrational and unpredictable manner
Bring back the pain again
Resurface the emotional turmoil and agony
Run, run baby, run
Flee from the problems and face the challenges head-on
You'll see the things to overcome
These trials and tribulations will teach you valuable lessons
Dream, dream your broken dream
Fantasize about the fractured reality
You'll see the things I never see
You will experience things that I cannot fathom
Let's go insane again
Indulge in madness once more
Bring back the pain again
Rekindle the agony and suffering
Let's go insane again
Succumb to irrationality again
Bring back the pain again
Resurrect the anguish and torment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN
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