

In December 2005, Malakian stated in an interview that he "could release ten solo records tomorrow." He revealed that he has "tons of material laying around", as well as his plans for the future: "After these albums I'm gonna go off and do something on my own, just like Serj." Following System of a Down's hiatus in May 2006, Malakian announced his latest project - Scars on Broadway - a band which would include System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan and himself. History Self-titled debut album (2005–2008) In April 2018, Malakian announced that the band would be releasing their second album titled Dictator in July 2018. Despite reforming with various line-up changes in 20 and announcing a second album, the band ceased any further announcements by 2013. 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. The band's self-titled debut album was released in July 2008. Daron Malakian and Scars on Broadway (previously known as just Scars on Broadway) is an American rock band founded by Daron Malakian of the metal band System of a Down.
