As anticipation reaches fever pitch for System Of A Down’s long-awaited return to European and UK stages, the iconic metal outfit have announced a series of exclusive fan stores set to open across five major cities this summer.
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Launching in Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, Düsseldorf and London, the temporary retail spaces will coincide with the band’s completely sold-out 2026 stadium tour and celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark album Toxicity.
The announcement arrives after overwhelming demand for the band’s European comeback shows, with multiple stadium dates selling out almost instantly. The fan stores have been created as a special experience for supporters, offering exclusive merchandise, collectables and limited-edition releases unavailable anywhere else.
Fans visiting the stores will find an extensive range of official System Of A Down apparel, including t-shirts, hoodies, track jackets, jerseys and accessories. Among the most sought-after items are expected to be a series of exclusive football shirts created in collaboration with sportswear brand hummel, blending the band’s unmistakable visual identity with classic football-inspired styling.
Collectors will also have the opportunity to pick up special tour-edition coloured vinyl pressings of Toxicity, with each city receiving its own unique colour variant. Commemorative posters and a selection of city-exclusive merchandise will further distinguish each location, making every store a destination in its own right.
The launch underlines the enduring cultural impact of System Of A Down, whose influence continues to span generations of rock and metal fans. Since emerging from Los Angeles in the late 1990s, the quartet of Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan have become one of the most distinctive and influential bands of the modern era. Their fusion of crushing riffs, politically charged lyricism, Armenian folk influences and unpredictable songwriting helped redefine heavy music and inspired countless artists that followed.
Catch a sneek peek at what will be available below:
The stores arrive during a milestone year for the band, with Toxicity continuing to be regarded as one of the defining rock albums of the 21st century. Released in 2001, the record produced enduring fan favourites including Chop Suey!, Toxicity and Aerials, while cementing the band’s place among metal’s elite.
With thousands expected to attend the pop-up locations, walk-ins will be welcome, although fans can reserve a visit in advance to avoid lengthy queues.
For UK fans, the London store will provide a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of System Of A Down ahead of the band’s hugely anticipated stadium appearances, while securing exclusive merchandise and collectables celebrating one of heavy music’s most enduring legacies.
Locations and dates are as follows:
Stockholm, Sweden (Vasagatan 11, 111 20): Saturday 27th June-Tuesday 30th June
Paris, France (23 Rue du Sentier, 75002): Wednesday 1st July-Saturday 5th July
Berlin, Germany (Bismarckstraße, 103, 10625 Berlin-Bezirk Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf): Monday 6th July-Thursday 9th July
Düsseldorf, Germany (Galerie Voss Mühlengasse 3 40213): Wednesday 8th July-Saturday 11th July
London, UK (56-57 Eastcastle Street, W1W 8EQ): Friday 10th July-Thursday 16th July
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