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The kombucha mushroom people might not want to sit around all day next summer.
System of a Down just announced they’ve extended their June 2027 stint at Pasadena, CA’s Rose Bowl Stadium with Pierce The Veil and Gojira to four concerts.
They’re scheduled to take place:
Saturday, June 5, 2027
6:30 p.m.
with Pierce The Veil
Sunday, June 6, 2027
6:30 p.m.
with Pierce The Veil
Thursday, June 10, 2027
6:30 p.m.
with Gojira
Saturday, June 12, 2027
6:30 p.m.
with Gojira
If you’d like to be there to see Serj Tankian wail live, tickets for all four System of a Down Pasadena concerts are officially on sale as of today.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $107 including fees on Vivid Seats (that’s for the Saturday, June 12 gig).
Prices start anywhere from $136 to $257 including fees for the other three nights in Pasadena.
Although we don’t know what they’ll take to the stage next summer records at Set List FM indicate that the ’90s alt-metal outfit often perform 30 songs per show at past shows.
Fan favorites “Toxicity,” “Chop Suey,!” “Lonely Day,” “Aerials” and, yes, “Sugar” (which features the immortal “kombucha mushroom people” line) often make the cut.
Record Collector Mag raved about the experience, writing “System Of A Down did not stop. No proper break. No encore routine. Barely enough time for anyone to catch their breath.”
“That is the strange magic of System Of A Down. Their music should feel impossible. The sudden tempo changes. Metal riffs crashing into punk bursts. Armenian melodies appearing between cartoon voices, screams and moments of genuine beauty. Songs constantly changing direction before your brain has processed the last one.”
“On paper, it sounds like four people arguing over what band they want to be.”
“Live, it becomes its own perfect language.”
So, get up, kombucha mushroom people. You won’t regret your decision.
We’ll see you at the show.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about System of a Down’s four June 2027 concerts at Pasadena, CA’s Rose Bowl Stadium below.
What do the cheapest tickets cost to see System of a Down at the Rose Bowl Stadium in June 2027?
A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues, special guests and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here:
| System of a Down Rose Bowl concert dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Saturday, June 5, 2027 6:30 p.m. with Pierce The Veil |
$257 (including fees) |
| Sunday, June 6, 2027 6:30 p.m. with Pierce The Veil |
$137 (including fees) |
| Thursday, June 10, 2027 6:30 p.m. with Gojira |
$136 (including fees) |
| Saturday, June 12, 2027 6:30 p.m. with Gojira |
$107 (including fees) |
Which songs does System of a Down perform live?
Based on our findings at Set List FM, here’s what Serj and co. performed live at a July 19 concert in Warsaw, Poland.
01.) “X”
02.) “Suite-Pee”
03.) “Prison Song”
04.) “Violent Pornography”
05.) “I-E-A-I-A-I-O”
06.) “Soldier Side – Intro”
07.) “B.Y.O.B.”
08.) “Soil”
09.) “Deer Dance”
10.) “Know”
11.) “Radio/Video”
12.) “Bubbles”
13.) “Dreaming” (Middle section only)
14.) “Hypnotize”
15.) “Needles”
16.) “Bounce”
17.) “Suggestions”
18.) “Psycho”
19.) “Chop Suey!”
20.) “Lonely Day”
21.) “Lost in Hollywood”
22.) “Streamline”
23.) “Aerials”
24.) “Mr. Jack” (with Hezze jam in bridge)
25.) “Forest”
26.) “DAM”
27.) “War?”
28.) “Roulette”
29.) “Toxicity”
30.) “Sugar”
Who is in System of a Down?
There are four members in the group these days.
Should you see SOAD live in Pasadena, here’s who you’ll likely catch onstage.
Serj Tankian lead vocals, keyboards, samples (1994–2006, 2010–present), occasional rhythm guitar (2001–2006, 2010–present)
Daron Malakian guitar, backing vocals (1994–2006, 2010–present), lead vocals (2004–2006, 2010–present); bass, keyboards (2004–2005)
Shavo Odadjian bass, occasional backing vocals (1994–2006, 2010–present)
John Dolmayan drums (1997–2006, 2010–present)
Who are System of a Down’s special guests?
Two major headliners in their own right.
If you haven’t listened to their stuff lately, both artists’ most-streamed track on Spotify can be found below.
Pierce the Veil: “King For A Day”
Gojira: “Stranded”
Serj Tankian new music
In October 2025, Serj Tankian released his fifth studio album “Covers, Collaborations & Collages.”
Over the course of ten songs, the legendary singer embraces a handful of genres and sounds to create a wholly Serj-ian experience.
We start with the somber “Electric Dreams.” No flourishes here, just a haunting acoustic guitar lick and Serj gently singing about “electric dreams (carrying him) through the night.”
After that, things take a turn for the weird. “A Seed” sounds like a “system literally went down” with discordant glitches under Tankian’s haunting vocals. Next, he earnestly delivers a vulnerable piano ballad in “I’m Counting On You.” This is not the album we were expecting at all…and we’re here for it.
Later high points in the sonically-expansive record include the mellow yet jaunty and somewhat foreboding “I’m In Heaven,” mellow, jazzy “I Found You,” return to form melodic thrash banger “Kneeling Away From The Sun,” anxious rock opera “Apocalyptic Dance” and folksy album closer “When Death Arrives” that turns into a fist-pumping battle cry halfway through before becoming a somber affair all over again.
What a trip.
To hear for yourself, you can find “Covers, Collaborations & Collages” here.
Editor’s Note: Since the release of the album, Serj has released a pair of singles. Click here to check them out.
Also, of note, Daron Malakian and Seven Hours After Violet are releasing new music as well.
Heavy metal and rock bands on tour in 2026-27
Can’t make it out to Pasadena next June?
We’ve got your back.
Here are just five huge metal and rock acts on tour that may be swinging into your neck of the woods in the near future.
• Metallica
• RUSH
• A Perfect Circle
• Iron Maiden
• Papa Roach
Who else is on the road? Check out this list of all the biggest hard rock and metal acts on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
