Daron Vartan Malakian, a multi-talented Armenian-American musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, was born on July 18, 1975. He is widely recognized as the guitarist, songwriter, and second vocalist of the renowned metal band System of a Down, as well as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter of the band Scars on Broadway.
Malakian is celebrated for his distinctive playing style, which has earned him prestigious rankings in various polls. According to Loudwire's list of Top 50 Hard Rock + Metal Guitarists of All Time, Malakian is ranked 14th, while MusicRadar's poll, The 20 Greatest Metal Guitarists Ever, places him 11th. Furthermore, he is ranked 30th in Guitar World's list of The 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.
Daron Malakian's remarkable career is a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to his craft.
