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System of a Down returned to Europe with style – see photos from the tour opener in Sweden

Author Niko Sihvonen - 1.7.2026

The alternative metal legends System of a Down returned to Europe this week. Their start of the European tour happened in Stockholm, Sweden with headlining the sold out Strawberry Arena. Rock classic Queens of the Stone Age and the just returned to live settings sludge band Acid Bath. You can check out our photo gallery from the show below:

Acid Bath

Queens of the Stone Age

System of a Down

Audience

Photos: Niko Sihvonen / Rocktografia

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