Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Daron Malakian - ON METAL (Part 1)
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Dec 31, 2025 
Daron Malakian, a founding member of System of a Down, delves into his deep-rooted passion for heavy metal. He discusses how iconic bands like Black Sabbath shaped the genre’s doom and vibe. From the theatrics of Kiss to the dual-guitar harmonies of Thin Lizzy, he highlights the visual influences in metal's evolution. Daron reflects on his childhood obsession with Ozzy’s imagery and how classic records taught him guitar techniques. The conversation also spans the punk influences that fueled thrash and the groundbreaking role of independent labels in metal's underground scene.
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Genre Names Often Originate From Songs
- The term 'heavy metal' itself came from a song lyric and followed the music rather than preceding it.
- Songs often name or birth genres as styles coalesce around a sound or trope.
NWOBHM Reshaped Metal's Sound And Image
- The New Wave of British Heavy Metal shifted metal away from bluesy roots toward faster, more aggressive, and image-driven music.
- Bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden changed sound, look, and song structure, influencing global heavy metal.
Learn By Playing Along
- Learn guitar parts by playing along with records to internalize technique and structure.
- Practice long-form songs to understand changing parts and songwriting craft.