Tankian, Serj Harakiri

2012, During his solo career, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has managed to grow his sound in an increasingly grand direction, stepping away from the ultra-compact prog metal of the group to work with orchestras on songs that were altogether more sprawling. HARAKIRI, the third album from the frenetic singer, finds Serj Tankian moving back toward a fast-paced rock sound, rediscovering the socially conscious, rapid-fire sound of the earlier part of his career. Based on the lead single, ,,Figure It Out", the album should go a long way toward satisfying the appetites of System Of A Down-fans who are still holding out hope for new material from the alt-metal maniacs.