Nü-metal icons spark rumors of pageant circuit takeover after emblem lights up UK and Italy
System Of A Down could also be gearing up for a European invasion in 2026. On the evening of September 8, the band’s unmistakable emblem was projected throughout buildings in London, sparking a frenzy amongst followers who noticed comparable sightings in Italy. Whispers of additional European stops have since begun circulating, stoking anticipation for the Armenian-American group’s long-awaited return.
The projections comply with System Of A Down’s most intensive run of touring in years, with the band shaking off their status for live-show shortage by hitting phases throughout the spring and summer time. The brand new marketing campaign strongly means that Europe—and probably the UK pageant circuit—can be subsequent in line.
To this point, the band have saved coy. Their official socials have solely acknowledged the London projection, teasing it by way of Instagram story with out affirmation of dates or venues. Whether or not this factors to headline exhibits, a full European tour, or main pageant slots stays to be seen, however the timing couldn’t be extra in keeping with the continent’s summer time pageant season.
As for a brand new System Of A Down file, do not maintain your breath. In an look on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, frontman Serj Tankian addressed the way forward for System Of A Down and why a follow-up to 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize nonetheless hasn’t materialized.
“Not right now,” Tankian mentioned when requested about new music. “We’re all engaged on music. Daron [Malakian] simply put out a file with Scars On Broadway, which is de facto good. I like to recommend individuals test it out. I am placing out a file of covers, collaborations and collages… However for System, it isn’t about whether or not all of us need to make a file. It is about whether or not we see it the identical approach creatively. If we do not, it isn’t value doing. If we do, then it is value doing.”
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