They’ve had to find sanctuary in makeshift shelters, trying to avoid the fallout of outlawed cluster bombs raining down on their streets and homes, hospitals and places of worship. “For over the past month, civilians young and old have been awakened day and night by the frightful sights and sounds of rocket attacks, falling bombs, missiles, drones and terrorist attacks. “On September 27, the combined forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey (along with Isis terrorists from Syria) attacked the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, which we as Armenians call Artsakh,” they say. Read more: Relive Waterparks’ ‘FANDOM’ era once again with this “” live video Proceeds from the songs are going to the Armenia Fund which works to help “create a better homeland for the Armenian nation.” System Of A Down further elaborate on the ongoing conflict which took a turn for the worse at the end of September. The band, who are all of Armenian descent, share on their Bandcamp that these songs “speak of a dire and serious war being perpetrated upon our cultural homelands of Artsakh and Armenia.” On Friday, however, System Of A Down returned with two new songs that hold particular importance to them. Both albums include the hits “ Lonely Day,” “ B.Y.O.B.” and “ Radio/Video.” Back in 2005, they released their last full-length albums Hypnotize and Mesmerize. It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since we last heard new music from System Of A Down.

Read more: 13 of Tool guitarist Adam Jones’ limited-edition Les Pauls were stolen On Friday, the band debuted two new songs “ Protect The Land” and “ Genocidal Humanoidz” which address the ongoing conflict in Artsakh and Azerbaijan. System Of A Down are officially back with their first new music in 15 years.

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