System of a Down is currently making headlines with their upcoming 2026 UK and European stadium tour, which kicked off in Sweden, and a highly anticipated concert at the Stade de France in Paris. The band's frontman, Serj Tankian, has also drawn attention for publicly condemning Israel's actions in the context of the Palestinian conflict and the Armenian genocide. Meanwhile, fan events, including a signing by drummer John Dolmayan in Paris, have added to the band's growing momentum in the region.