‘System of a Down’ and ‘Faith No More,’ the rock bands behind hits like ‘Chop Suey!’, ‘BYOB’, ‘Epic’ and ‘Midlife Crisis’, seem to be gearing up for an upcoming Australian tour, with a coordinated promotional event that will see the band’s icons in major cities. The alt-metal outfit’s famous hand symbol was spotted on murals in Melbourne and Sydney on Friday, while Brisbane saw a light projection showing the band’s emblem and Faith No More’s signature logo.According to Rolling Stone, the promotional campaign hinted at an upcoming tour announcement. Wall of Sound reports Brisbane projection sightings, adding to speculation about the bands return to the country.
Faith No More’s signature logo was projected in Brisbane alongside System of a Down’s emblem, hinting at a possible joint tour of Australia. Image credit (Instagram)
‘System of a Down’ and ‘Faith No More’ fuel Australian tour speculation
If reports are accurate, this will mark System of a Down’s first Australian shows in over a decade; their last visit was the now-defunct Soundwave festival in 2012. The band recently wrapped a European and UK tour and played Las Vegas’ Sick New World festival back in April.
System of a Down guitarist Daron Malakian urged fans to stay united
Guitarist Daron Malakian addressed the band’s differing views during recent shows and encouraged the audience not to let the media divide them. The comment follows the attention the drummer generated online after posting about Charlize Theron and her children; the post was widely criticized for its inaccuracies regarding LGBTQ+ issues.
The band’s recent concerts have garnered praise for emotional performances of hits including ‘Chop Suey!’, ‘BYOB’ and ‘Hypnotize’. Image credit (Instagram)
Despite the controversies, the band’s musical performance was well received by the audience. “As a gentle rain sprinkled like tears through parts of the set, the emotional and explosive rendition of hits including ‘BYOB,’ ‘Hypnotize,’ and ‘Chop Suey’ had fans singing at the top of their lungs, offering a communal bond and shared release. The power of this music comes not only from its tempo and volume, but from the angst that inspires it, which the band expresses so well,” the publication said.
‘Faith No More’ returns to Australia after a nine year absence
‘Faith No More’ last performed in Australia in 2015 in support of the last edition of Soundwave. A confirmed Australian tour will mark the metal outfit’s return to the country after nearly a decade away, reuniting two legendary acts for one of the most significant rock concert announcements of the year.