System of a Down Marks 30 Years of Political Rock Rebellion
June 3, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA
In a surprise move that has thrilled fans worldwide, System of a Down has officially kicked off celebrations for their 30th anniversary with an announcement that’s as bold as their music: a global tour, a limited-edition vinyl box set, and—most shockingly—a brand-new politically charged album set for release this fall.
Formed in 1995 in Glendale, California, System of a Down exploded onto the rock scene with their genre-defying sound and unrelenting message of political resistance. Known for tracks like “Chop Suey!”, “B.Y.O.B.”, and “Aerials”, the band has long stood out not just for their music, but for their fierce advocacy on issues like war, corruption, and genocide recognition—especially concerning Armenia.
To mark their three-decade milestone, the band is reportedly releasing a new 13-track album titled “Voices from the Ashes”, described by frontman Serj Tankian as “a sonic call to arms for a world on fire.” The album was secretly recorded over the past two years, with sessions taking place in studios across Los Angeles, Yerevan, and Berlin.
“The world hasn’t calmed down, and neither have we,” Tankian said in a mock press conference staged in front of a burning effigy labeled “Corporate Greed.” Guitarist Daron Malakian added, “This album isn’t about nostalgia. It’s about now. It’s about speaking up when silence becomes complicity.”
Fans were quick to react online, crashing the band’s website within minutes of the tour’s pre-sale going live. The “30 Years Loud” tour is expected to span five continents, including rare stops in Eastern Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Special performances are also rumored to take place in Armenia and Artsakh, symbolizing the band’s lifelong commitment to their heritage and political activism.
Adding to the buzz, a limited-edition vinyl box set will feature all five of the band’s studio albums, unreleased demos, handwritten lyrics, and even a small replica of Tankian’s iconic megaphone used during protests in the early 2000s.
Critics are already calling the band’s return “a much-needed voice in a divided world,” while fans are simply stunned. “I thought we’d never get another album,” tweeted one longtime listener. “Now we’re getting new music, a global tour, and a reminder that System never sold out.”
System of a Down may have started as outsiders in the late ‘90s nu-metal boom, but 30 years later, they remain louder, angrier, and more relevant than ever.
