Daron Vartan Malakian (born July 18, 1975) is an Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist, songwriter and second vocalist of metal band System of a Down, and as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter of Scars on Broadway. Malakian is known for his distinctive playing and is ranked 14th in Loudwire’s list of “Top 50 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time” and number 11 in MusicRadar’s poll “The 20 Greatest Metal Guitarists Ever”. He is placed 30th in Guitar World’s list of “The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time”.
instruments played
bass
drums
Guitar
keyboards
sitar
Vocals
Associated Acts
System of a Down Scars on Broadway
Genres
Alternative metal hard rock experimental rock heavy metal progressive metal nu metal
Labels
Interscope eatURmusic American Columbia
Years Active
1990 present
Name
Daron Malakian
Nationality
United States of America