UPDATE: System of a Down has announced a second night for each of their three stadium concerts in 2025. The band will also perform with Korn on August 27 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, followed by Avenged Sevenfold on September 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago, and Deftones on September 5 at Rogers Stadium in Toronto.

In 2025, System of a Down will make a highly anticipated return to the live music scene with three major stadium performances, each featuring an impressive lineup of co-headliners. This exciting series of concerts promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans, showcasing the band’s unique sound and electrifying stage presence.

Korn will join System of a Down for their concert at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on August 28. The renowned Avenged Sevenfold will share the stage with them at Chicago’s Soldier Field on August 31. Additionally, Deftones will be part of the lineup for the September 3 show at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium. The opening acts for these thrilling events will include the talented Polyphia and Wisp, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of music.

Tickets for these highly anticipated shows will go on sale soon, starting with an exclusive presale for fans on Wednesday, December 11. Additional presales will take place throughout the week, leading up to the general ticket sale on Friday, December 13, at 12 PM local time. Fans can purchase their tickets through LiveNation.com and the official website of System of a Down.

Understanding the Limited Tour Schedule for System of a Down

System of a Down has significantly reduced their touring schedule over the past few years. Initially, this was partly due to lead singer Serj Tankian’s recovery from surgery, but Tankian has also expressed his lack of interest in extensive touring. He believes that long tours can become not only physically taxing but also creatively repetitive.

“I love performing, but… I think when you do a long tour, it’s not just physically exhausting, but it’s artistically redundant after a while, repeating the same thing. That’s why we’re really enjoying doing these one-offs; they’re special events, special occasions. We can’t do them everywhere, and we can’t do them all the time,” Tankian shared during an interview with LiveSigning while discussing his recent memoir, Down With the System.

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Despite the more relaxed touring schedule, Tankian has found renewed excitement in performing live. “Performing becomes fun again, in a way, and I had kind of lost that,” he added, highlighting the joy that comes from these unique concert experiences.

Mark Your Calendars: System of a Down’s 2025 Tour Dates

Here are the confirmed dates for System of a Down’s upcoming concerts in 2025:
Aug. 27 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium (with Korn)
Aug. 28 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium (with Korn)
Aug. 31 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field (with Avenged Sevenfold)
Sept. 1 – Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field (with Avenged Sevenfold)
Sept. 3 – Toronto, Ontario @ Rogers Stadium (with Deftones)
Sept. 5 – Toronto, Ontario @ Rogers Stadium (with Deftones)