System Of A Down has announced the official dates for their “Wake Up The Soul’s” spring 2015 tour. The tour is set to begin on April 10 in London at the Wembley Arena.
System Of A Down’s April 10 performance will commemorate the Armenian Genocide. This date marks the 100 year anniversary of when the Ottoman Empire tried to exterminate the Armenian people. This is the band’s first tour in Armenia. In a statement, lead vocalist Serj Tankian said, ““As a band, it’s been one of our dreams to play in Armenia,” he continued, “To be able to play in the homeland of our forefathers while respecting the memory of those that perished in the first genocide of the 20th century will be an honor.”
This tour holds a great deal of meaning to all four members of System of A Down, because all of them are Armenian descendants and have lost family as a result of the Genocide. Over the years the group has always worked to bring awareness to the Armenian Genocide. In 2009 Tankian made of video for President Obama to remember his campaign pledge to honor Genocide victims. Additionally, following a 2013 concert, referenced the Genocide when speaking to the crowd.
“The pursuit of justice knows no time restraints, recognizes no obstacles, and will not be halted until justice is met, whether it’s one hundred years or one thousand,” says drummer John Dolmayan.
More information about the “Wake Up The Souls” tour and the Armenian Genocide can be found on the band’s website. Fans are encouraged to share the information about the Genocide on their social media pages and RSVP on “Facebook Event Pages” for each tour date. The full schedule and ticket links to the “Wake Up The Souls” tour is located below.
Dates for the “Wake Up The Souls” tour are as follows:
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Apr 10 – London/UK, Wembley Arena
Apr 13 – Cologne/Germany, Lanxess Arena
Apr 14 – Lyon/France, La Halle Tony Garnier
Apr 16 – Brussels/Belgium, Forest National
Apr 17 – Amsterdam/Netherlands, Ziggo Dome
Apr 20 – Moscow/Russia, Olympisky
Apr 23 – Yerevan/Armenia, Republic Square
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