Aerials
System of a Down, 2001, from Toxicity. Solo by Daron Malakian.
Malakian's melancholic, Eastern-tinged lead line gives this hit its haunting emotional core. It's his most beloved melodic moment.
Aerials by System of a Down is #1 in our ranking of the best System of a Down guitar solos. The solo is played by Daron Malakian and the song was released in 2001.
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Who played the guitar solo on Aerials?
Daron Malakian played the solo on System of a Down's Aerials (2001).
What guitar was used on the Aerials solo?
An ibanez iceman through a Marshall amp, according to widely reported accounts.