Nu-metal icons System Of A Down are officially back on the road, announcing their first proper tour in seven years. The Armenian-American quartet will embark on a South American tour in April and May 2025, hitting major cities across the continent.
South American Tour Dates
The tour kicks off in Bogotá, Colombia, on April 24 and will include stops in Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil:
Apr 24: Bogotá, Colombia – Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín
Apr 27: Lima, Peru – Estadio Nacional
Apr 30: Santiago, Chile – Parque Estadio Nacional
May 03: Buenos Aires, Argentina – Estadio Vélez Sarsfield
May 06: Curitiba, Brazil – Estadio Couto Pereira
May 08: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil – Estadio Nilton Santos
May 10: São Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Parque
Pre-sale begins on December 17 at 10 a.m. local time, with general sales following on December 19 at 12 p.m. local time.
North American Shows to Follow
The South American trek follows three North American stadium shows announced earlier this month. Taking place in August and September 2025, the band will share the stage with Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, and Deftones, each acting as co-headliners for different dates. Due to overwhelming demand, second nights have already been added in all three cities:
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ – With Korn
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL – With Avenged Sevenfold
Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON – With Deftones
The Return of SOAD
While System Of A Down haven’t released a new album since their 2005 dual albums Mezmerize and Hypnotize, their influence remains legendary. The band reunited in 2011 but largely eschewed traditional touring, opting instead for festival performances and occasional one-off shows.
In a candid interview last year with Revolver, frontman Serj Tankian explained their preference for smaller commitments:
“It’s fun, it’s profitable, it makes a lot of people happy… But after years of doing it and the travel that’s involved, it’s not the top priority on my list in life.”
Still, Tankian hasn’t ruled out the possibility of new music. Speaking to The Sun, he teased that a future SOAD album would need to signal a creative “fresh start.” He also revealed that the band has “a few hidden gems” of unreleased material.
Fans now have their long-awaited chance to see System Of A Down’s electrifying live energy return to the stage, making 2025 an unforgettable year for the band’s global fanbase.
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