Decade-Long Wait Ends: Rock Legends System of a Down & Faith No More Announce Major ANZ Comeback Tour

Legendary rock acts System of a Down and Faith No More are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand in early 2027, confirming a joint stadium tour that marks their first visit to the region in over a decade. The announcement, which followed a week of intriguing teasers across both countries, has ignited excitement among fans. Teasers included murals featuring System of a Down’s distinct hand symbol appearing in Melbourne and Sydney, while Faith No More’s logo was projected via light in Brisbane, all hinting at the monumental news.

The confirmed tour schedule includes four major stadium dates. Fans can catch the bands at Accor Stadium in Sydney on January 22, followed by Marvel Stadium in Melbourne on January 27. The tour then moves to Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on February 1, before concluding at Hnry Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, on February 7. Tickets for these massive shows will go on general sale starting Friday, July 31, with staggered release times across the different markets. Ahead of the general sale, a PayPal First Access presale will commence on July 29, and an exclusive artist presale for mailing-list subscribers will be available even earlier, on July 28. All ticketing operations are being handled by TEG Live, ensuring a streamlined process for eager concertgoers.

For System of a Down, these dates represent their first performances in Australia since 2012, when they captivated audiences at the now-defunct Soundwave Festival. The band has maintained a robust touring schedule, recently concluding a successful European and U.K. tour and headlining the Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas in April. Despite not having released a new studio album since 2005, System of a Down remains one of the most commercially significant heavy acts of their generation, a testament to their enduring appeal and unique sound.

Their commercial prowess is highlighted by a rare feat achieved in 2005: their companion albums, Mezmerize (released in May) and Hypnotize (released in November), both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. This made System of a Down the first band since Led Zeppelin in 1970 to achieve two No. 1 studio albums in the same calendar year. Mezmerize opened with an impressive 453,000 copies sold, while Hypnotize followed with 320,000 units. Their breakthrough came with the 2001 album Toxicity, which also debuted at No. 1 and has since sold millions worldwide, powered by iconic singles like “Chop Suey!” and “B.Y.O.B.,” the latter earning the band a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance. Overall, three of their five studio albums have topped the Billboard 200 charts.

Faith No More, the highly influential Bay Area alternative-metal band fronted by Mike Patton, last graced Australian stages in 2015, also supporting the final edition of Soundwave. The band broke through in 1990 with their hit single “Epic,” which climbed to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was instrumental in pioneering the funk- and rap-inflected metal sound that would come to define the decade. Their 1989 album, The Real Thing, achieved platinum status, while its 1992 follow-up, Angel Dust, became their highest-charting record, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and earning a double-platinum certification. Their most recent album, Sol Invictus, arrived in 2015 after an 18-year studio hiatus, showcasing their continued artistic vitality.

The return of these two titans of heavy and alternative music promises an unforgettable series of concerts for fans across Australia and New Zealand, providing a rare opportunity to experience their powerful live performances and celebrate their rich musical legacies.