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System Of A Down have vowed to “drastically” switch up the setlists for their upcoming 2025 tour.Last December, System Of A Down announced their longest stretch of tour dates in years as they take over South America in April and May, and North America in August and September.The dates – all of which are sold out – will mark the first time since 2017 that the band are performing back-to-back shows for an extended period of time, having only played one or two shows a year in recent times.Bassist Shavo Odadjian previously said that these shows are meant to “test the waters” following years of one-off shows. “The relationships were not as great as they are now.

System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan has said President Donald Trump has brought “a little sanity back” to the United States.The musician has been a longstanding and outspoken supporter of Trump since his first campaign for the White House in 2016, prompting tension within the band as frontman Serj Tankian, who is also his brother-in-law, has been a staunch Trump critic, even calling for his resignation at one point.Now, Dolmayan has given an interview with YouTuber Lilian Tahmasian in which he said he voted for Trump again in 2024 and was “glad” that he was victorious.“It brings a little sanity back,” he said (via Blabbermouth). “Irrespective of what you hear out there, it’s much more sane with him than it was without him. We need law and order.

System Of A Down‘s Daron Malakian has opened up about a new album from the band, saying, “I’m not sure how much I want that anymore”.The legendary metal band’s last albums were their two 2005 full-lengths ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’. Though there has been no final word on if the band have a new album in the works, frontman Serj Tankian previously shared that a new System record would be a “fresh start in a brand new way”.Now, in a new interview with Rick Rubin, Malakian – System Of A Down’s guitarist/vocalist/songwriter – has opened up about the possibility of a new album from the quintet and how he’s actually not really a fan of the prospect.Speaking to Rubin, who produced the two albums alongside Malakian 20 years ago, Malakian said: “It would have been nice to see where the band would have evolved if we kept putting music out.

Serj Tankian has opened up about the time System Of A Down were “pelted with coins” by fans who were “raising Nazi salutes”.The incidents occurred when the ‘Chop Suey’ hitmakers went on tour with Slayer as opening support back in 1998. System Of A Down viewed the slot as a big opportunity since at the time, they had yet to release their debut LP.Though they were championed by many heavy metal fans, Slayer’s fan base was not too keen on the group’s slot at the gigs.

System Of A Down are taking their upcoming North and South American tours as a chance to “test the waters” – see what bassist Shavo Odadjian had to say below.Last month, System Of A Down announced their longest stretch of tour dates in years as they take over South America in April and May, and North America in August and September. The dates – all of which are sold out – will mark the first time since 2017 that the band are performing back-to-back shows for an extended period of time, having only played one or two shows a year in recent times.Speaking to SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk recently per The PRP, Odadjian shared that the tours will serve as a way for the band to see if they can return to a regular touring schedule: “We haven’t played a lot together for a while. We’ve been doing one or two shows a year since 2017.

System Of A Down have shared details of a South American tour, taking place next spring. Check out a new list of dates and ticket information below.The new announcement arrives just days after the iconic metal band shared details of three one-off shows planned for the summer – a show in New Jersey with KoRn, a date in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold and a stop in Toronto with Deftones.When tickets immediately sold out at pre-sale, Serj Tankian and co.

System Of A Down are teasing something big on their social media.It comes just days after the iconic metal band shared details of three one-off shows planned for the summer – a show in New Jersey with KoRn, a date in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold and a stop in Toronto with Deftones.After tickets immediately sold out at pre-sale last week, Serj Tankian and co. went on to announce an extra date in each city, bringing their total number of shows scheduled for 2025 up to six.Now, amid the hype of the upcoming gigs, the band have shared a cryptic teaser on social media, hinting to fans that another big announcement is on the way.

System Of A Down have added extra shows to their upcoming North American tour. Find out the new dates and ticket details below.News of the 2025 live shows arrived earlier this week (December 9), when the iconic metal band shared details of three one-off shows planned for the summer.These included a stop with KoRn at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on August 28, a show at the Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago with Avenged Sevenfold on August 31, and a final gig at the Rogers Stadium in Toronto with Deftones on September 3.Other special guests lined up for the gigs are Polyphia and Wisp, who will perform at all three shows.Now, following tickets selling out at the pre-sale yesterday (December 11), Serj Tankian and co.

System Of A Down have announced three North American stadium shows set to take place next summer.The iconic metal band is set to perform three “one-of-a-kind” stadium shows with the first being at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on August 28, followed by a show at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on August 31 and the third and final show taking place at Rogers Stadium in Toronto, ON, on September 3.Special guests include KoRn who will open the band’s East Rutherford show, Avenged Sevenfold at the Chicago show, and Deftones at their Toronto show. The likes of Polyphia and Wisp will also be performing at all three shows.Artist pre-sales will be available for those who sign up here and will commence on Wednesday (December 11).

System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian has spoken to NME about his new band Seven Hours After Violet‘s debut album, performing at Download 2025 and what the future holds for System.Seven Hours After Violet – a play on Shavo’s name – comprises vocalist Taylor Barber, guitarists Alejando Aranda and Morgoth Beatz, Odadjian on bass and Josh Johnson on drums. The project’s a markedly drastic turn from the music that System Of A Down fans are used to from Odadjian; it’s much heavier, at times leaning mostly into the stylings of metalcore.Earlier this month, the band were announced to perform at Download 2025 – something Odadjian is particularly excited and “so grateful” for.

Serj Tankian has recalled his time working on the last two System Of A Down albums, and said that he “emotionally checked out” during the recording process.The iconic metal band – which also includes Daron Malakian; Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan – haven’t put out an album since their two 2005 releases: ‘Mezmerize’ and ‘Hypnotize’.Now, the frontman has recalled his mindset while working on the releases and explained how it led to an extended hiatus between 2006 and 2011 in a new interview with Metal Hammer.“I had a very unique relationship with the last few records because I had, to a certain degree, emotionally checked out of the band while making them,” he said.“Because of the push and pull, I became very passive. There was music I wanted to bring in that I felt like I couldn’t… I was in a weird place.

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has speculated a new album from the band would be “a fresh start in a brand new way”.The band’s last LPs ‘Hypnotize’ and ‘Mezmerize’ were released in 2005. The following year they announced a hiatus which lasted until 2011, when they reunited for a string of European festival dates.

System Of A Down‘s Shavo Odadjian has revealed in a new interview that he’s open to recording new material with the band.The band’s last LPs ‘Hypnotize’ and ‘Mezmerize’ were released in 2005. The following year they announced a hiatus which lasted until 2011, when they reunited for a string of European festival dates. Though they’ve toured intermittently since then, in terms of new music they’ve only released two singles: 2020’s ‘Protect the Land’ and ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’.Now, Odadjian has said that his “door is always open” to making new music.

Deftones teamed up with System Of A Down for a one-off co-headlining gig – here’s what went down.The two bands took over San Fransisco’s Golden Gate Park on Saturday (August 17) which saw roughly 50,000 fans in attendance. The likes of The Mars Volta, Viagra Boys, and VOWWS served as opening acts for the show.The show marked System Of A Down’s only live performance of this year so far aside from their sold-out gig at this year’s edition of Sick New World festival in Las Vegas back in April.Deftones took the stage and performed a jam-packed 15-song set which included their hits such as ‘Be Quite And Drive (Far Away)’, ‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’, ‘Digital Bath’, ‘Cherry Waves’ and ‘Change (In The House Of Flies)’.‘Be Quiet and Drive (Far Away)’‘My Own Summer (Shove It)’‘Tempest’‘Swerve City’‘Diamond Eyes’‘Digital Bath’‘Needles and Pins’‘Cherry Waves’‘Feiticeira’‘Lotion’‘Rosemary’‘Rocket Skates’‘Change (In the House of Flies)’‘Genesis’‘7 Words’System Of A Down closed out the night and opened up with ‘Genocidal Humanoidz’, which was one of the two tracks they released back in 2020.

Imagine Dragons – has responded to the criticism the band have received for playing Israel and Azerbaijan.Last month, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian criticised the band for going ahead with their controversial gigs and shared that he has “zero respect for those guys”. The dispute came over a show that the Las Vegas band had plans for in the country’s capital city, Baku, which some perceived as being an endorsement of Azerbeijan’s authoritarian President Ilham Aliyev.Tankian had sent the group a letter last summer urging them to pull out of the Baku Olympic Stadium show.

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has once again hit back at Imagine Dragons for their controversial gig in Azerbaijan.Last month, Tankian made headlines when he criticised Imagine Dragons for their decision to go ahead with their controversial gigs in Israel and Azerbaijan, stating that he has “zero respect for those guys”.The dispute came over a show that Dan Reynolds and co played in Azerbeijan’s capital city, Baku, which some argued could be perceived as being an endorsement of the country’s authoritarian President Ilham Aliyev.Tankian had sent the group a letter last summer urging them to pull out of the Baku Olympic Stadium show. In the letter, he stated that proceeding with the gig “would help whitewash the dictatorial regime’s image”.The likes of Brian Eno, Thurston Moore and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters also took the time to share an open letter last August asking Imagine Dragons to back out from the gigs.

Serj Tankian has expanded on the meaning behind the lyrics “sacred silence and sleep” from 2001’s ‘Toxicity’.While promoting his new memoir, Down With the System, Tankian appeared on the Soul Boom podcast. Hosted by The Office’s Rainn Wilson, the podcast charts various spiritual themes like the meaning of life.During their chat last month, Wilson asked the System of a Down singer to “describe that space between the sacred silence and sleep,” referencing the chorus to ‘Toxicity’ (“You, what do you own the world? / How do you own disorder? Disorder / Now somewhere between the sacred silence / Sacred silence and sleep / Somewhere, between the sacred silence and sleep / Disorder, disorder, disorder”).Tankian explained: “Sacred silence alludes to Native American understanding of spirituality and it’s the place that you go to if you meditate.

Serj Tankian has criticised Imagine Dragons for going ahead with their controversial gig in Azerbaijan, stating that he has “zero respect for those guys”.The dispute came over a show that Imagine Dragons had plans for in the country’s capital city, Baku, which some perceived as being an endorsement of Azerbeijan’s authoritarian President Ilham Aliyev.Last summer, the System Of A Down frontman reached out to the band and wrote them a “kind” personal letter, urging them to pull out of the Baku Olympic Stadium show. In the letter, he stated that proceeding with the gig “would help whitewash the dictatorial regime’s image” (via Louder).“I really feel that performing in Azerbaijan would have a negative impact on your brand as well,” his letter added, also making a nod towards a news report which stated that the country was preparing genocide against ethnic Armenians in its Nagorno-Karabakh region.

System Of A Down‘s Serj Tankian has weighed in on the current situation in Palestine and the movement to boycott companies with ties to Israel.Hamas attacked Israel on October 7 in response to its occupation of Palestinian territories, killing 1,189 people. Israel’s ongoing operations in the interim have killed 37,702 Palestinians [via Al Jazeera].Recently, record labels, promoters and more have called for a cultural boycott of Israel through the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), an offshoot of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) which was behind the huge wave of drop-outs from The Great Escape, Latitude Festival and Download Festival this year.In an interview with NME about his new autobiography Down With The System, Tankian has given his take on current world events and the ongoing boycotts.

Serj Tankian has revealed that System Of A Down began looking for a new singer in 2018 after he offered to quit the band.In an except of his new memoir Down With the System: A Memoir (Of Sorts) shared with Rolling Stone, Tankian reflected on his disdain for touring, leading to his decision to tell his bandmates in System Of A Down to carry on without him so they could continue living their dream.Tankian detailed in the memoir: “Toward the end of 2017, we had a band meeting at [the band’s manager] Beno’s office. When I arrived, I told everyone that I had an item I wanted to add to the agenda.

Serj Tankian has opened up about the “creative differences” in System Of A Down, saying he’s “not thrilled about doing long tours”.Tankian sat down with actor Rainn Wilson in a new interview for the LiveSigning YouTube channel. The musician opened up about his collaboration process with his bandmate, guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian.“Originally when we started System Of A Down, I was primarily a lyricist and he was primarily the musical songwriter.