SYSTEM OF A DOWN insist they are not splitting up - but admit the band has an uncertain musical future.
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John Dolmayan, Daron Malakian, Serj Tankian and Shavo Odadjian announced their hiatus from the band earlier this year to work on separate projects.
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And frontman Tankian believes the break was long overdue.
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He says, "I've wanted to make my solo record for years, but I just haven't had the time. For the last 11 years we've all been wedded to this band, and now we want to take a break.
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"I honestly don't know if SYSTEM OF A DOWN are over or no. Maybe in a few years we'll want to make another album. It's impossible to tell right now."