A rock- and metal-oriented side project from System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian, Scars on Broadway came to life in early 2006 after his primary band elected to take an extended break following their Mezmerize and Hypnotize releases.
With System drummer John Dolmayan as a collaborator, Scars on Broadway began recording tracks, and in March 2008, posted their first song online, the alt-metal selection "They Say." With live dates in the offing for Malakian and Dolmayan, lineup additions were needed. Coming on board were Franky Perez (guitar and vocals), Dominic Cifarelli...