SYSTEM OF A DOWN have announced a seven-date European stadium tour for summer 2026, marking their first European appearances since 2017. The tour features an impressive support bill with QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and the recently reunited sludge metal pioneers ACID BATH.
The run begins June 29 in Stockholm and hits major cities including Paris, Milan, Berlin, and Dusseldorf before stopping in London and wrapping up July 18 in Warsaw, Poland. The European dates follow six US and Canadian stadium shows, making this the band's most extensive touring activity in years.
SYSTEM OF A DOWN remain one of the most enigmatic bands in heavy music. Despite never officially breaking up, the Armenian-American quartet has not released a studio album since 2005's dual release of "Mesmerize" and "Hypnotize." Their sporadic reunion shows have become major events, with fans hoping each tour cycle might signal new music on the horizon.
The inclusion of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE on the bill adds significant star power to the already massive draw. Josh Homme's desert rock institution has been a consistent force in the rock world, and their pairing with SYSTEM OF A DOWN creates a compelling double bill that spans the spectrum of alternative metal and hard rock.
Perhaps equally exciting for underground metal fans is the presence of ACID BATH on the support slot. The Louisiana sludge legends, who originally disbanded in 1997, have reunited to bring their twisted blend of doom, sludge, and Southern gothic darkness back to the stage. Their inclusion ensures that even the opening act will deliver a crushing experience for the stadium crowds.