System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian has lashed out at those who criticized him for his comments about the death of Charles Manson this past Sunday (Nov. 19) when he said he was “Very sad to hear the news” of the cult leader’s passing. After many criticized his statements, Malakian defended his comments, in part saying “I don’t back the murderer Charles Manson, I back his art and his views on social and environmental issues. Sometimes talented people do bad things.”
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