Scars on Broadway

Scars on Broadway formed in 2008 when Daron Malakian, who had been part of System of a Down, started writing and recording with drummer John Dolmayan. Their self-titled debut came out that same year, with songs like 'They Say' and 'Serious' showing Malakian's knack for sharp, riff-heavy rock that didn't stray too far from what he'd done before.

A second album, Dictator, arrived in 2018 after a long gap. The band's lineup shifted over those years, with Franky Perez and Dominic Cifarelli playing on the first record and Danny Shamoun joining later on bass. Malakian handled most of the writing and vocals, giving the project a consistent, personal feel even as other musicians came and went.

Scars on Broadway never became a constant touring act or released music regularly, which kept them somewhat under the radar compared to Malakian's work with System. Tracks like 'Whoring Streets' and 'Funny' from that first album still pop up in setlists when the band does play live, usually when Malakian decides to revisit the material between other commitments.