Serj Tankian tests positive for COVID-19 forcing System Of A Down to postpone LA shows

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian has tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the band to postpone this weekend’s shows in Los Angeles.

The band were set to play at LA’s Banc Of California tonight and tomorrow (October 22 – 23) with Korn, Helmet and Russian Circles, but now the shows have been postponed to February next year.

“It is with great regret that we must reschedule our Los Angeles performances
to February 4th and 5th, 2022,” a statement posted to the band’s social media reads.

“Despite multiple precautionary measures, Serj has unfortunately tested positive for [COVID-19]. We’re sorry to disappoint our amazing fans with this last minute news, as we could not wait to finally play for you. However, the health of our band, crew, venue staff and all of our fans is our top priority.”

All four bands will return for the February dates, and all tickets for this weekend’s shows will be honoured for the postponed dates.

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Kenny Fisher    October 23, 2021