The quest for justice has now been engrained into the DNA of Armenian culture, SOAD front man Serj Tankian said.

“The Genocide and our quest for justice has now been engrained into the DNA of Armenian culture and has become the most prevalent characteristic and bond among our people,” Tankian said, responding to a question by Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of the social news website Reddit.

“No culture wants to be victimized forever. But does that have to take over our cultural treasures? Isn't what we're doing with System Of A Down the perfect marriage of that? To present our cultural assets while fighting for justice. One without the other is an irreversible loss I think. Great question...thank you.”