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.
Stoner-Hate
Scars on Broadway Lyrics
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Supercalafragalistcexpealadocious is a word to me
Mama Mia
Losing all my patience with all the fabrications
It's so easy to see, easy to see
When you sing "la, la, la, la, la"
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
When you sing "la, la, la, la, la"
Stoner Hate has got your back
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
'Cause I'm rude (rude)
Obnoxious (obnoxious)
With an intent to kill
Rude (rude)
Obnoxious (obnoxious)
With an intent to kill
Supercalafragalistcexpealadocious is a word to me
Just like a Mama Mia
Losing all my patience in the hall of fabrications
It's so easy to see, easy to see
When you sing "la, la, la, la, la"
Stoner Hate has got your back
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
When you sing "la, la, la, la, la"
Stoner Hate has got your back
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
'Cause I'm rude (rude)
Obnoxious (obnoxious)
With an intent to kill
Rude (rude)
Obnoxious (obnoxious)
With an intent to kill
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, supercalafragalistcexpealadocious is a word to me
Just like a Mama Mia
Losing all my patience with all the fabrications
It's so easy to see, easy to see
When you sing "la, la, la, la, la"
Stoner Hate has got your back
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
When you sing "la, la, la, la, la"
Stoner Hate has got your back
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
The lyrics to Stoner-Hate by Scars on Broadway seem to depict an individual's frustration with the infiltration of Californian culture by what they consider to be a destructive hippie ethos. The opening lines reference the made-up word "Supercalafragalistcexpealadocious," which may be a nod to the famous song "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins. This seems to suggest that the singer is experiencing some sort of absurdity or fancifulness in the situation that they are describing.
The following lines talk about the singer losing their patience in what they refer to as a "hall of fabrications," which could be interpreted as a metaphorical reference to the hippie movement's emphasis on non-traditional forms of knowledge, spirituality, and personal expression. When the chorus kicks in, it is revealed that the singer is rallying against what they believe to be a dangerous cultural takeover, with the lyrics "Stoner Hate has got your back/California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath." This suggests that the singer sees the proliferation of "stoner" culture as harmful and advocates for the opposite viewpoint, hence the name "Stoner Hate."
The repeated lyric "And I'm rude, obnoxious with an intent to kill" supports the idea that the singer is expressing anger and dissatisfaction with the state of things. Overall, the song seems to be a critique of the counterculture movement of the 60s and 70s, portraying it as a force that is disruptive and damaging to society.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm
Supercalafragalistcexpealadocious is a word to me
A made-up word that holds no meaning to the lyrics
Mama mia
An exclamation of surprise or excitement
Losing all my patience in the hall of fabrications
Growing tired of falsehoods and lies
It's so easy to see. Easy to see
The truth is evident and clear
When you sing la, la, la, la, la, la, la
A catchy chorus that echoes throughout the song
Stoner Hate has got your back
A rebellious group that supports the hatred towards the 'stoner' subculture
California's been invaded by a hippy psychopath
A distorted perception of the hippie counterculture movement
And I'm rude (rude)
Obnoxious (obnoxious)
With an intent to kill
An alarming confession of the artist's mindset
We don't intend to kill*
An attempt to retract the previous statement
Motherfucker!
An exclamation of anger or frustration
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daron Malakian
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