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System of a Down and the Bengalos: There is the old cliché that South American fans are more fiery than in this country – and at least as far as pyrotechnics are concerned, this applies to the supporters of a system of a down. With their “Wake Up! South America” tour 2025, Serj Tankian & Co. did not cause flames and smoke, but the fans themselves.
While the band started without their own pyro show, the audience lit numerous Bengalos and fireworks – and made the concerts in Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, Buenos Aires and São Paulo true.
System of a Down: Bengalos fever
Bengalos are the handy torches that are otherwise known primarily from South American football stands. In the stadium context, they are used by fan groups to celebrate collective celebrations and create a visual fireworks of red light, smoke and lots of energy. System of a Down also learned this in April and May 2025 in non-football context.
Guitarist Daron Malakian reacted overwhelmed: “This is not a war zone, this is not a riot, this is a system of a down Style Rock & Roll Concert in Brazil!”, He is quoted on the band’s Facebook page.
The band was similarly enthusiastic in another posting. “If you noticed: we don’t have a pyro on stage … but our fans bring the fire again,” said the group.
System of a Down 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.