Serj Tankian Positive With Breakthrough Covid-19 Case; System of a Down Tour Postponed!

CelebnMusic247.com reports that System of a Down, the popular Armenian-American band hailing from Glendale, Calif. forced to cancel this weekend’s shows after frontman Serj Tankian has a breakthrough case of the coronavirus. Get more on Serj Tankian testing positive with COVID…

Thank you for your understanding. pic.twitter.com/Tb8uYTKXTL

— System Of A Down (@systemofadown) October 21, 2021

System of a Down announced today came just hours before they were scheduled to take the stage with Korn, Helmet, and Russian Circles at Banc of California Stadium.

Tankian said on social media that he had tested positive for COVID-19. The 54-year-old System of a Down frontman Tankian said he was fully vaccinated, and said he had been “incredibly careful” over the course of the pandemic.

He explained:

After having 3 really fun shows, I got back to LA with flu-like symptoms. I am shocked that it could even be Covid as I am not just vaccinated but also incredibly careful. I am so sorry to have to push these dates yet again especially to those who made sacrifices to be here from out of town. Touring is not something I intend to continue doing down the line so these handful of shows have meant the world to me. Thank you for your love and understanding. Peace Serj

The shows will now be held on February 4 and 5, 2022.

The Los Angeles shows were eagerly awaited by fans. After a 15-year hiatus, System of a Down finally released new music last year to spotlight the problems in the ongoing war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Some of System of a Down’s biggest hits include “Chop Suey,” “Toxicity,” and “B.Y.O.B.”