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Bengalo fireworks at System of a Down in Germany? Serj Tankian & Co come to Germany-and those who have pursued the “Wake Up! South America” tour, which are exuberantly recorded by fans System of a Down give? In Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires and São Paulo, this was ultimately not staged by the band, but enthusiastically commented by the fans. Gitarist Daron Malakian commented: “This is not a War zone, this is not a riot, this a system of a down style rock & roll concert in Brazil!”
System of a Down: Bengalos banned in Germany
Well-as great as the joy for the announced Germany shows is, Bengalo parties should not be expected in this country. Bengalos are considered “pyrotechnic objects” in Germany and fall under that Explosive law. Ignitance without permission is an administrative offense, and even a criminal offense if others endanger. Failure to finish fines up to 10,000 euros, in extreme cases-in 2015 the OLG Hamm confirmed about a conviction of 1 year 6 months in prison after a Bengalo campaign in Essen.
Those who do not let themselves be put on and still ignite Bengalos not only risks out of the cast, but also high fines and, in the worst case, even a criminal proceedings. In other words, the Moshpit stays with System of a Down in Berlin or Munich – the Bengal fire remains a South American specialty.
That is a shame, of course-after all, the band was more than enthusiastic about the South American Bengalo seas. Guitarist Daron Malakian enthused: “This is not a war zone, this is not a riot, this is a system of a down style rock & roll concert in Brazil!” And the band itself also wrote after the shows: “If you noticed: We don’t have a pyro on stage … but our fans do the fire.”
System of a Down: Two shows in Germany
System of a Down have announced two concerts in Germany for the coming year. Queens of the Stone Age and support or opening act acid bath are there as special guest. Prio pre-sale starts on September 17, 2025.
The tour starts on June 29th in Stockholm, Sweden. This is followed by appearances, among other things, in the Stade de France in Paris and in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. System of A Down, according to the tour operator, will be announced “a very special concert” as part of this tour. Follow more information.
Tickets are initially available via an artist presale registration, which can take place from Wednesday, September 10th to Monday, September 15 via systemofadown.com.