SYSTEM OF A DOWN Appears To Be Teasing A 2026 European Return

Nü-metal icons spark rumors of festival circuit takeover after logo lights up UK and Italy

System Of A Down may be gearing up for a European invasion in 2026. On the night of September 8, the band’s unmistakable logo was projected across buildings in London, sparking a frenzy among fans who spotted similar sightings in Italy. Whispers of further European stops have since begun circulating, stoking anticipation for the Armenian-American group’s long-awaited return.

The projections follow System Of A Down’s most extensive run of touring in years, with the band shaking off their reputation for live-show scarcity by hitting stages across the spring and summer. The new campaign strongly suggests that Europe—and possibly the UK festival circuit—will be next in line.

So far, the band have kept coy. Their official socials have only acknowledged the London projection, teasing it via Instagram story without confirmation of dates or venues. Whether this points to headline shows, a full European tour, or major festival slots remains to be seen, but the timing couldn’t be more in line with the continent’s summer festival season.

As for a new System Of A Down record, don’t hold your breath. In an appearance on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, frontman Serj Tankian addressed the future of System Of A Down and why a follow-up to 2005’s Mezmerize and Hypnotize still hasn’t materialized.

“Not at this time,” Tankian said when asked about new music. “We’re all working on music. Daron [Malakian] just put out a record with Scars On Broadway, which is really good. I recommend people check it out. I’m putting out a record of covers, collaborations and collages… But for System, it’s not about whether we all want to make a record. It’s about whether we see it the same way creatively. If we don’t, it’s not worth doing. If we do, then it’s worth doing.”