It’s only been a few days since strange projections first lit up a building in Brisbane, and the story has already escalated fast. Now, the confirmation isn’t coming from tipped-off fan pages — it’s coming straight from the venues themselves.
Four major stadiums have posted matching imagery tied to System of a Down and Faith No More on their social media pages, according to a report via Wall of Sound. The stadiums involved are:
- Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane
- Marvel Stadium in Melbourne
- Accor Stadium in Sydney
- Hnry Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand
Unlike fan-shared footage or anonymous tip-offs, these are official venue accounts putting the artwork out themselves. That’s a meaningful shift — stadiums don’t typically tease imagery for bands unless something is already locked in behind the scenes.
The saga began with unexplained projections appearing on a building in Brisbane, featuring the red-hand artwork from System of a Down’s self-titled debut alongside imagery from Faith No More‘s We Care a Lot. The reveal was set to Faith No More‘s “Epic,” leaving little doubt the two acts were connected.
From there, similar imagery was spotted in Melbourne, Sydney, and Wellington — and now those exact cities are the ones whose stadiums have picked up the campaign. The dots are connecting themselves.
Here’s what hasn’t changed: there’s still no confirmed date, ticket details, or setlist information. What is expected is a 2027 timeframe, which lines up with earlier comments from Faith No More bassist Bill Gould, who confirmed the band’s plans to tour that year across Australia, Europe, South America, and the United States.
An official announcement, including specific dates, is expected soon.
System Of A Down have not played Australia since headlining the now-defunct Soundwave festival in 2012; a 2027 return would close a roughly 15-year gap. They remain active elsewhere, having recently wrapped a European and UK run and played Sick New World in Las Vegas in April.
Faith No More last appeared in the country at Soundwave 2015. Their road back has been anything but smooth — a planned 2020 tour was postponed by the pandemic, further 2021 dates were scrapped after frontman Mike Patton revealed an agoraphobia diagnosis, and a rescheduled 2022 Australian run was ultimately cancelled.
The tease follows Faith No More‘s confirmation last month that they intend to return in 2027. Bassist Bill Gould said the comeback would take in Australia alongside Europe, South America and the United States, and indicated shows could begin as early as January or February.
The band had gone quiet again in 2021 amid a disconnect with Patton, but Gould has since said those issues are resolved and the group is ready for an extended stretch on the road. If the projections mean what they appear to, an Australian leg with System Of A Down would be one of its centrepieces.
