Nü-metal icons spark rumors of competition 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 observe System Of A Down’s most in depth 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 competition circuit—might be subsequent in line.
To this point, the band have saved coy. Their official socials have solely acknowledged the London projection, teasing it through Instagram story with out affirmation of dates or venues. Whether or not this factors to headline exhibits, a full European tour, or main competition slots stays to be seen, however the timing couldn’t be extra consistent with the continent’s summer time competition 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 folks 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 wish to make a file. It is about whether or not we see it the identical method creatively. If we do not, it isn’t value doing. If we do, then it is value doing.”
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