System Of A Down at the Stade de France
System Of A Down at the Stade de France
Biography of System Of A Down
System Of A Down (SOAD) is an American metal band from California, formed in 1994. Composed of Serj Tankian (vocals, keyboards), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals), Shavo Odadjian (bass) and John Dolmayan (drums), SOAD has established itself as a key reference in the world of rock and alternative metal thanks to a unique style combining aggressive riffs, complex rhythms and powerful political messages.
The band rose to fame with the release of their second album, Toxicity, in 2001. This iconic record, featuring tracks such as Chop Suey!, propelled the band onto the world stage and left its mark on an entire generation of fans. Toxicity is still considered one of the best metal albums of the 21st century.
System Of A Down's live performances are legendary. They regularly perform in front of huge crowds in arenas, stadiums and festivals around the world. During their tours, their setlists include their most famous songs, much to the delight of their loyal fans.
Despite several hiatuses, the band has often performed at renowned festivals such as Rock in Rio and Download. They sometimes share the stage with other legendary bands such as Deftones, Radiohead, and Osbourne (Ozzy). The band has also played at the Park Live Festival, attracting tens of thousands of people.
In 2025, the band will perform a series of memorable shows in Chicago, Toronto, Bogota and Lima, confirming their status as an international cult band. At each System Of A Down concert, audiences will be able to discover or rediscover iconic tracks, carried by music that is raw, committed and captivating.
Almost ten years after their last visit, System Of A Down finally announced their return to Europe in 2026, promising new performances that were as explosive as they were eagerly awaited.
While French fans eagerly awaited the band's triumphant return to the stage, their expectations were fulfilled when the band announced that they would be performing for the first time at the Stade de France on 2 and 4 July 2026. This historic event is already shaping up to be one of the most memorable moments of the year for rock and metal fans.
