Daron Malakian: System of a Down's Potential Replacement for Serj Tankian "Sounded Good," But It Felt Wrong
Daron Malakian confirmed that System of a Down auditioned a new singer but ultimately decided against it because it didn't feel like the band without Serj Tankian.
Peter Buck's criticism of Around the Sun reflected the band's struggle post-Bill Berry, with lifeless tracks overshadowing some quality material, though gems still exist.