| "Protect the Land" | ||||
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| Single by System of a Down | ||||
| A-side | "Genocidal Humanoidz"[1] | |||
| Released | November 6, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | October 2020 | |||
| Genre | Alternative metal | |||
| Length | 5:07 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | Daron Malakian | |||
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| "Protect the Land" on YouTube | ||||
"Protect the Land" is a song recorded by American heavy metal band System of a Down. It was released as a double A-side single with "Genocidal Humanoidz" on November 6, 2020, through American Recordings and Columbia Records, to raise awareness and funds for Armenia and the unrecognised Republic of Artsakh amid the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War.[2] It is the band's first release in 15 years since their fifth studio album Hypnotize (2005),[3] their first single in 14 years since "Vicinity of Obscenity" (2006), and their first two singles to not feature their long-time producer Rick Rubin. The two singles have raised over $600,000 that was donated to the Armenia Fund to help those who have been affected by the war.[4][5]
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
LPwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "System of a Down Returns After 15-Year Absence with Pair of Provocative, Political Songs". November 6, 2020.
- ^ "System Of A Down share first new songs in 15 years, 'Protect The Land' and 'Genocidal Humanoidz'". NME. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "System of a Down Releases First New Music in 15 Years to Fundraise for Armenia". Vulture. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "System Of A Down's New Singles Raised Over $600K For The Armenia Fund". Forbes. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.