System of a Down singer Serj Tankian has announced a new EP titled Foundations, and has offered a brief teaser of the forthcoming lead single, “A.F. Day.”
The track is set to drop on May 17th and originates from the early days of System of a Down. Tankian opened up about “A.F. Day” — which stands for “Another Fucking Day” — in a press release.
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“This is a song I wrote in the early days of SOAD that I never released,” Tankian stated. “The majority of the instrumentation and vocals are recordings from that time. Dystopian in mood, it’s a reflection of the angst and anti-authoritarian attitude I had to conformity.”
The lyrics definitely have the same bite as some of SOAD’s earlier songs: “Twice sorrowed by mistake for the color of my step seems too dry / The Ruby of the north is red yet it’s green for the blind consent of our time / Another Day Another Day Another Day Another Day / Another Fucking Day Another Fucking Day.”
The EP, which is slated for a fall release, adds to a busy 2024 for Tankian. The singer’s new memoir, Down with the System, arrives a few days before the single on May 14th, with book events in numerous cities to follow. In addition, he just wrapped up a headlining performance with SOAD at the Sick New World festival, and the band has another headlining date at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on August 17th (get tickets here).
You can hear a snippet of “A.F. Day” and see the single artwork below. Check back with Heavy Consequence on May 17th to hear the full track.
“A.F. Day” Artwork: