As the scorching summer sun set over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, System Of A Down unleashed their trademark chaos on Monday, 13 July 2026, in a co-headline performance with Queens Of The Stone Age that will go down in history as one of the most electrifying shows of the year. Guitarist Daron Malakian sparked pandemonium when he introduced 'Needles' by slyly referring to its tapeworm – you guessed it – as Oasis, before urging the raucous crowd to join him in a cheeky chant that had everyone in stitches: 'Puuull Oasis out of your ass.' The viral moment encapsulated the band's trademark blend of irreverence and showmanship, leaving thousands of fans in awe.
The latest instalment in their long-standing feud with British rockers Oasis is just another chapter in a saga that stretches back over two decades. It all began in the early 2000s when Noel Gallagher – never one to mince words – declared System Of A Down 'the shittiest band of all time' during an interview with US radio, sparking a firestorm of controversy and cementing the animosity between the two bands.
Despite Gallagher's early dismissal, System Of A Down has since become a global phenomenon, consistently selling out stadiums across Europe and the US. And it seems they've made a point to rub their success in Oasis's face whenever possible – including during the British band's reunion tour in the States last year. Malakian shared an Instagram photo from outside Soldier Field, where Oasis was performing, with a sarcastic caption that left no doubt about his feelings: 'Wow!!! I kept ending up at the right place at the right time in Chicago!!!!!'
The Tottenham show itself was a masterclass in stadium rock, earning a coveted five-star rating from NME. The review praised System Of A Down for redefining the genre with their unrelenting energy and circle pits that had the entire crowd on its feet – including Malakian's cheeky Oasis jibe that left everyone grinning.
Queens Of The Stone Age brought the curtain up with a blistering set featuring hits like 'Sick, Sick, Sick', 'My God Is The Sun', and 'Little Sister'. Their performance was a whirlwind of noise and intensity, culminating in a brutal closing sequence that left the London crowd breathless – Josh Homme urging everyone to 'make yourself a night you'll never remember' being the perfect mantra for this unforgettable evening.