Image: System Of A Down [Official Press Photo]
It’s been quite a few years since System Of A Down last performed in the UK, but multiple hints suggest that it could finally be happening again soon.
Although the band has stepped away from long tours in recent years, there have still been occasional shows, including co-headlining dates with Korn and Deftones in the US and Canada. So if the band is once again in the mood for shows, that could be a good sign for Europe – especially the UK, where possible teasers have just surfaced.
At several locations in London, the band name System Of A Down was projected onto buildings, including Curtain Road, Bermondsey Street, and Upper Ground. Whether this points to a single London concert, or perhaps even three dates – if at all – remains to be seen.
Singer Serj Tankian has commented on touring and future performances:
“It’s not just physically exhausting, but it’s artistically redundant after a while, repeating the same thing…”
“[...] one-offs, they’re special events, special occasions. We can’t do them everywhere, we can’t do them all the time. But performing becomes fun again, in a way, and I had kind of lost that.”
“As far as touring somewhere in the near future, possibly, I would say. I mean, I’m open to looking at stuff, but not thrilled about doing long tours at all, anywhere. Just one-offs, or maybe a handful of one-offs with dates in between.”
Their last UK appearance was at Download Festival 2017 – meaning it’s already been eight years.
Here’s a photo of the projection on Curtain Road:
Update: Tour Dates for European Tour in 2026 Annouced
- 13/07 - London - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tickets go on general sale on September 19 at 12 PM. There will already be a presale on September 16 – sign up at systemofadown.com for the info.
