‘System of a Down’ and ‘Faith No More,’ rockers such as ‘Chop Suey!’, ‘BYOB’, ‘Epic’ and ‘Midlife Crisis’, appear to be planning a tour of Australia, with promotional events showing signs of the band in major cities. The alt-metal outfit’s iconic hand logo was seen on screens in Melbourne and Sydney on Friday, while Brisbane saw a flash of the band’s logo and Faith No More’s signature logo.According to Rolling Stone, the ad campaign hints at an upcoming tour announcement. Wall of Sound reported on the Brisbane sightings, adding speculation that the bands would return to the country.
Faith No More’s signature sign was painted in Brisbane alongside the System of a Down sign, based on an Australian tour. Photo credit (Instagram)
‘System of a Down’ and ‘Faith No More’ promote Australian tourism ideas
If reports are correct, this could be the first sign of System of a Down in Australia in over a decade; Their last tour was the now-defunct Soundwave festival in 2012. The band recently wrapped up a European and UK tour and played at Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival back in April.
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian encourages fans to be united
Guitarist Daron Malakian talked about the band’s differing opinions at a recent concert and urged people not to let the media divide them. This comment follows the interest of the Internet singer after writing about Charlize Theron and her children; this post was widely criticized for misrepresentation regarding LGBTQ+.
The band’s recent concerts have been praised for their hit singles including ‘Chop Suey!’, ‘BYOB’ and ‘Hypnotize’. Photo credit (Instagram)
Despite the controversy, the band’s music made a huge impact on audiences. “As light rain as tears in some parts, powerful and haunting interpretations of songs including ‘BYOB,’ ‘Hypnotize,’ and ‘Chop Suey’ had fans singing at the top of their lungs, offering solidarity and sharing. The power of this song comes not only from its tempo and volume, but also from the anger it inspires, which the band delivered very well,” the book said.
‘Faith No More’ returns to Australia after nine years
‘Faith No More’ last performed in Australia in 2015 in support of Soundwave’s final edition. The confirmed Australian tour will mark the metallers’ return to the country after almost a decade, and will include all the headline acts in what could be one of the biggest rock concert announcements of the year.