System of a Down, Faith No More Announce Australia and New Zealand Tour for 2027

Rock legends System of a Down and Faith No More are set to ignite Australia and New Zealand with a highly anticipated joint stadium tour in January and February 2027. This marks System of a Down's first foray into the region in over a decade, building excitement among long-time fans.

The tour announcement followed a week of intriguing promotional activities. Murals featuring System of a Down's distinctive hand symbol appeared in Melbourne and Sydney, while Faith No More's iconic logo was projected onto a Brisbane building. These teasers culminated in the reveal of a four-city stadium tour, with both bands promising electrifying performances.

Fans can catch the bands in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Wellington. General ticket sales commence on July 31, with earlier access for PayPal users on July 29 and for fan mailing list subscribers on July 28. System of a Down last performed in Australia in 2012 at the Soundwave Festival, while Faith No More's last appearance was in 2015.

Recent reviews of System of a Down's performances highlight their ability to convey political messages through music, with guitarist Daron Malakian reportedly encouraging unity among the audience. The band's setlists have included fan favorites like "B.Y.O.B.," "Hypnotize," and "Chop Suey."

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Guitarist Daron Malakian did mention the band's different beliefs and encouraged the crowd not to let the media divide them.