System Of A Down New Album RUMORS: SOAD Drummer Announces Possible 'Hypnotize' Follow-up At Los Angeles Concert [VIDEO]

System Of A Down may finally be working on a new album. Drummer John Dolmayan let it slip to a Los Angeles crowd during a show on July 29.

"Next time we come back here, we'll have a new fucking album," Dolmayan said.

If true, this new album would be the first from the alt-metal group in eight years. Their last album, 2005's disappointing Hypnotize, nette the band two hit singles "Hypnotize" and "Lonely Day." The band have largely been on hiatus ever since.

The band member's have largely blamed vocalist Serj Tankian for the delay and if his recent interview with Artist Direct is any indication, they have every right to.

"I can't write a forced record,"s he said. "It's like romancing someone at a time you don't want to be romantic... A new record requires three years. It's not something I can do right now. When I can commit to a three-year album cycle, I'll be down to do it."

Because of Tankian's obstructionist view, it's equally likely that the Dolmayan was taking the piss from the lead singer in front of the crowd, especially given the band's contentious past.

Video of the quote, plus performance of the jazz-metal single "Sugar" is below: