System of a Down

These rock and metal bands are still together and actively touring but have not released a new studio album in five years or more.

Vote for either Korn's self-titled debut or System of a Down's megasmash 'Toxicity' as the best nu-metal album ever.

Here are the rock and metal bands touring in 2026, when they're on the road and how to get tickets. We update this guide on a regular basis.

The past 12 months were nothing if not chaotic.

The following four artists were not only the biggest metal groups of the 2000s, but also shaped metal in some way and have had a lasting influence.

The situation quickly got ... out of hand.

System of a Down will hit the road for a seven-date tour in 2026 with support from Queens of the Stone Age and Acid Bath.

System of a Down's Daron Malakian dives deep into Scars on Broadway's new album, 'Addicted to the Violence,' and discusses how he writes songs for both bands.

It was a year in which nu-metal started to fade, emo was taking over and Green Day ruled the music world.

No, it's not "Chop Suey!"