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System of a Down Lead Stadium in “Pull Oasis Out Your Ass” Chant: Watch
System of a Down led a crowd chant against Oasis during a concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on 13 July, reviving a long-running feud between the two bands. During a performance of “Needles”, guitarist and singer Daron Malakian told the audience he was naming the song’s “tapeworm” after Oasis and encouraged them to chant accordingly. The moment matters mainly as a fresh public escalation in a dispute that has lasted for more than two decades and has drawn attention because of both bands’ high profiles.
The feud dates back to 2001, when Noel Gallagher reportedly described System of a Down as “the shittiest band of all time” around the release of Toxicity. The article says Malakian also referenced the rivalry last year by posting an edited photo of himself with an anti-Oasis message. It adds that System of a Down are next due to headline Sick New World in Fort Worth, Texas, on 24 October 2026, and notes that the latest incident was shared via social media posts.
In short
- System of a Down led an anti-Oasis chant in London
- The moment revived a feud dating back to 2001
- Daron Malakian has continued referencing the rivalry publicly
Steelman: both sides, in good faith
The strongest fair case each way — we don't pick a winner.
The case for
Rock music has a long tradition of artist rivalries and theatrical banter that audiences embrace as part of live entertainment. Noel Gallagher initiated this feud with public insults, so a witty, performance-based response at a stadium concert is fair play within that cultural context. The chant was clearly part of the show's entertainment rather than genuine hostility, and fans have consistently appreciated this kind of playful antagonism as part of rock culture.
The case against
A major artist using a sold-out stadium platform to lead crowd chants against another band is unnecessarily provocative and unprofessional. Rather than focusing on their own artistry, System of a Down recycled a decades-old insult in a way that appears petty and damages both bands' reputations. Professional musicians at this level should model mutual respect and move beyond prolonged feuds that serve only to generate controversy rather than meaningfully advance their music.
Explained simply
System of a Down and Oasis are two rock bands with a decades-long public feud. The rivalry began in 2001 when Noel Gallagher of Oasis made disparaging comments about System of a Down, describing them as "the shittiest band of all time" around the time of their album Toxicity. Over the years, the two bands have occasionally traded public criticism, keeping the dispute alive.
Both bands are prominent in rock music with substantial fan bases, so their disputes generate media and fan interest. The feud has persisted despite limited direct professional contact between them, suggesting it is rooted in personal or artistic differences. Public disputes between high-profile musicians often capture attention, particularly when they unfold through social media and live performances.
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