“One of the things I don't like about drum solos is a lot of times, if it's a written drum solo its kind of the same thing every night. I'm not a fan of that, I like drum solos that are impromptu, short but show-like; a technique that the drummer isn't capable of showing within the songs because it'll ruin the songs.”

Armenian-American musician

Hovig "John" Dolmayan is an Armenian-American musician, best known as the drummer for System of a Down. He is also known for having played drums with Scars on Broadway. His career is rooted in hard rock and metal, and his name is closely tied to his work behind the kit with System of a Down. He was ranked number 33 on Loudwire's list of Top 200 Hard Rock + Metal Drummers of All Time.