SHAVO ODADJIAN EXPOSING THE DARK TRUTH: How His Most Anticipated Collaboration Crackled Under the Pressure, leaving Only Bitter ashes
Shavo Odadjian Spills the Beans on Aborted Korn Collaboration and SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET’s Rise to Fame
In a candid chat with KOMP’s Sylvia Alvarado, SYSTEM OF A DOWN’s bassist Shavo Odadjian opened up about his surprising decision to shelve a collaboration with KORN’s Jonathan Davis, originally slated for his new project, SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET. And, trust me, the drama is just beginning!
As I pour over the juicy details, I’m transported to a world of creative inception, where the boundaries between artist and beholder blur. Odadjian’s passion project, SEVEN HIOURS AFTER VIOLET, was conceived on a fateful evening in February 2022, when he met producer and guitarist Morgoth Beatz at a party. The serendipitous encounter resulted in a songwriting partnership that would eventually blossom into a full-fledged band.
But, let’s get to the juicy part: the scrapped collaboration with Jonathan Davis. Apparently, the song in question was a chorus Morgoth had written for the KORN frontman, but it didn’t quite work out. Odadjian revealed, "It just didn’t feel right to any of us. Let’s say we’re talking about a painter – we don’t release all our works. We keep some to ourselves."
This wasn’t an easy decision, especially given theInitially, the plan was to make it a full-fledged album with various vocalists, but as SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET’s music evolved, Odadjian realized it would be tough to tour with featured artists. So, the band took a detour, rewriting the song to feature Jonathan Davis on the chorus – but it still didn’t quite hit the mark. "It wasn’t as good as it should be, because I think Jonathan is amazing," Odadjian confessed.
With the self-titled debut album in the books, SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET is now ready to take on the world. Joining forces with an impressive roster of vocalists – Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN), Howard Jones (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE), and more – Odadjian’s vision is finally a reality. It’s a sonic tapestry woven with threads of rock, metal, and everything in between.
When asked how the songwriting process differed from his work with SYSTEM OF A DOWN, Odadjian revealed, "It was like a paint-by-numbers approach. I’d play a beat, and then I’d just start riffing, and it would just come out. There was no ego, no rules – it was just organic."
As SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET navigates the uncharted waters of their young career, one thing is clear: Shavo Odadjian is at the helm, guiding this talented crew with an unshakeable passion for the craft. And, darling, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this ambitious project.
There you have it, mes amis – the inside scoop on Shavo Odadjian’s SEVEN HOURS AFTER VIOLET, and the shocking truth behind the scrapped KORN collaboration. Stay tuned, as this tantalizing tale continues to unfold!
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