System Of A Down Reunion Tour

[Phil89]

Been waiting for over 4 years for this. Hopefully it lasts longer than just the tour.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/68404/238303

System of a Down Reunites for Summer Tour

After a hiatus of more than four years, System of a Down will reunite for 10 shows in eight countries in Europe this summer.

"We are playing these shows simply because we want to play together again as a band and for you, our amazing fans," the band wrote in a post on its website. "We also want to thank you for your loyalty and support, not only to System of a Down, but to all of our solo efforts as well."

The band released two thematically linked albums, Mezmerize and Hypnotize, in 2005, and its last gig took place in August of the following year. At the time, the bandmembers stressed that they were not breaking up but were taking an extended hiatus.

Since then, guitarist Daron Malakian and drummer John Dolmayan united for the Scars on Broadway project; Dolmayan also formed a band called Indicator. Vocalist Serj Tankian has released two solo albums and a poetry collection and continues to operate his Serjical Strike label; and bassist Shavo Odadjian worked with Wu-Tang Clan's the RZA and performed with George Clinton, among other projects.

[Tupik]

MY COCK IS MUCH BIGGER THAN YOURS !
MY COCK CAN WALK RIGHT THROUGH THE DOOR !
WITH A FEELING SO PURE !
IT'S GOT YOU SCREAMING BACK FOR MORE !

[Patr1ck]

Hopefully the tour will kickstart them to make more albums.

[Lamrock]

Well this is a bummer.

[rise]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they decide to record a new album! "Scars on Broadway" and "Serj Tankian" kind of sucked. They play much better together.

[Phil89]

Serj back to his Toxicity era hair/beard.

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TOUR DATES
May 10, 2011 - Edmonton, AB, Canada - Rexall Place
May 12, 2011 - Vancouver, BC, Canada - Rogers Arena
May 13, 2011 - Seattle, WA, USA - Key Arena
May 15, 2011 - Mountain View, CA, USA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
May 18, 2011 - Denver, CO, USA - Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
May 19, 2011 - Albuquerque, NM, USA - Hard Rock Casino presents The Pavilion
May 21, 2011 - San Diego, CA, USA - Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
May 22, 2011 - Las Vegas, NV, USA - The Pearl (SOLD OUT)
May 24, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA, USA - The Forum (SOLD OUT)
May 25, 2011 - Irvine, CA, USA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
June 02, 2011 - Milan, Italy Milan - Fiera Arena
June 04, 2011 - Nurnberg, Germany - Rock im Park
June 05, 2011 - Nurburgring, Germany - Rock am Ring
June 06, 2011 - Paris, France - Omnisports de Bercy (SOLD OUT)
June 08, 2011 - Paris, France - Omnisports de Bercy (SOLD OUT)
June 09, 2011 - Interlaken, Switzerland - Greenfield Festival
June 11, 2011 - Castle Donington, UK - Download Festival
June 13, 2011 - Nickelsdorf, Austria - Novarock
June 15, 2011 - Berlin, Germany - Wuhlheide (SOLD OUT)
June 17, 2011 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Metaltown Festival
June 19, 2011 - Seinajoki, Provinssirock - Metaltown Festival
June 21, 2011 - Moscow, Russia - Olympisky

[Phil89]

Great to see them back together.




Setlist
00:00 - Prison Song
03:29 - Soldier Side -- Intro
04:23 - B.Y.O.B.
08:45 - I-E-A-I-A-I-O
12:30 - Needles
15:40 - Deer Dance
18:48 - Radio/Video
23:05 - Hypnotize
27:08 - Question!
30:55 - Suggestions
33:45 - Psycho
37:45 - Chop Suey!
40:59 - Lonely Day
43:48 - Bounce
45:45 - Kill Rock 'n Roll
48:23 - Lost in Hollywood
53:50 - Forest
57:45 - Science
1:00:20 - Darts
1:03:20 - Aerials
1:07:00 - Tentative
1:10:30 - Cigaro
1:14:30 - Suite-Pee
1:16:55 - War?
1:20:50 - Toxicity
1:24:38 - Sugar

[J@3]

That's a great set list

[rise]

Would've liked to see some of their old stuff like "Soil" or "PLUCK". Can't believe they didn't play "Violent Pornography" either. Otherwise, a pretty solid set list.

[Phil89]

Hopefully the tour will kickstart them to make more albums.

Looks like they are working on something


http://www.billboard.com/articles/colum ... -next-year

It's been 11 years since System of a Down released a new album and, after splitting up in 2006 and reuniting in 2010, it seems the beloved rock band is finally preparing a new LP.

Drummer John Dolmayan told Kerrang (via Exclaim) that the band has been working in the studio for the past six months and has 15 tracks that are "album-worthy" so far.

"I want everyone on board and feeling good about it, that's what we're trying to accomplish right now," he said. "There's a tremendous amount of pressure on us, though, because it's been 11 years – at least 12 by the time it comes out."

"Our playing ability is better than it ever has been and we're trying new things," Dolmayan said. "We're not trying to make Toxicity Part II, just because it was by far our biggest album. This needs to be something for a new generation of SOAD fans, so everyone can see we're not resting on our laurels. I'm not gonna put my name on an album I'm not 100 percent proud of."