what happened to system of a down

System of a Down is a rock band that formed in the mid-1990s and gained popularity with their albums Toxicity and Mezmerize/Hypnotize. The band has not released a new album since 2005, and there has been speculation about what happened to them. According to interviews with band members, there have been creative differences and disagreements about the direction of the band. In particular, there have been tensions between lead vocalist Serj Tankian and other members of the band. Tankian has been described as "totally set in his way of thinking" by guitarist Daron Malakian. Drummer John Dolmayan has said that Tankian "hasnt really wanted to be in the band for a long time" and that the band should have parted ways around 2006. Despite these issues, the band has continued to play shows and released two surprise singles in 2020. It is unclear whether System of a Down will release a new album in the future.