System of a Down and Faith No More, the rock band behind hits such as Chop Suey!, BYOB, Epic and Midlife Crisis, appear to be gearing up for an upcoming Australian tour, with a coordinated promotion showcasing the band’s iconic symbols in major cities. The alternative metal band’s famous hand symbol appeared on murals in Melbourne and Sydney on Friday, while Brisbane saw a light projection showing the band’s crest and Faith No More’s signature logo.According to Rolling Stone , the promotion marks an upcoming tour announcement. Wall of Sound reported projection sightings in Brisbane, increasing speculation the band would return to the country.
Faith No More’s iconic logo is projected alongside System of a Down’s in Brisbane, hinting at a possible joint Australian tour. Image source (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 performance in over a decade; their last visit was to the now-defunct Soundwave Festival in 2012. The band recently completed a European and UK tour and performed at the Sick New World Music Festival in Las Vegas in April.
Down Guitarist’s System Darren Malakian Calling on fans to unite
Guitarist Darren Malakian spoke about the band’s different perspectives at a recent show and encouraged the audience not to let the media divide them. The comments come after the drummer gained attention 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 been critically acclaimed for their emotional performances of hits including “Chop Suey!,” “BYOB” and “Hypnotize.” Image source (Instagram)
Despite the controversy, the band’s musical performance resonated deeply with the audience. “Dry rain fell like tears during parts of the show, and emotional and explosive interpretations of hits like “BYOB,” “Hypnotize” and “Chop Suey” had fans singing along loudly, providing a shared bond and shared release. The power of this music comes not only from its rhythm and volume, but also from the anxiety that fuels it, and the band conveys this very well,” the publication noted.
Faith No More returns to Australia after nine years
“Faith No More” was last performed in Australia in 2015 in support of Soundwave’s final release. The confirmed Australian tour will mark the metal band’s return to the country after an absence of nearly a decade, reuniting the two legends for what could be one of the biggest rock concerts of the year.
