Rock feuds used to simmer in magazine interviews and backstage whispers. Now they explode across Instagram feeds, reaching millions instantly. Daron Malakian just proved this point by posting a photo featuring “f**k Oasis” prominently displayed, reigniting a bitter rivalry that’s about to get very public.
When Stadium Tours Collide
Both bands are playing North American arenas simultaneously this fall, turning the feud into must-see drama.
The timing couldn’t be more calculated—or awkward. System of a Down and Oasis are both launching massive North American stadium tours during the same late summer and fall 2025 period. That means fans choosing between shows, venues booking competitors within weeks of each other, and festival organizers navigating which band gets headline slots.
Malakian’s Instagram jab lands just as both camps finalize promotional campaigns for these career-defining runs. The competitive overlap creates an unavoidable backdrop where every public statement becomes ammunition.
The Insult That Started Everything
Liam Gallagher’s 2022 attack on System of a Down was characteristically over-the-top.
This beef traces back to Liam Gallagher’s typical verbal grenades. In 2022, the Oasis frontman called System of a Down “the shittiest band of all time,” then doubled down with theatrical flourish: “Do you ever look at the sky and think, I’m glad I’m alive? After I heard System of a Down, I thought, I’m actually alive to hear the shittiest band of all time.”
The problem? Gallagher has recycled nearly identical insults toward other bands, including Sum 41 in 2024, according to Far Out. When your signature move becomes copy-paste hatred, authenticity suffers.
Fan Reactions Split Predictably
The metal and Britpop camps are drawing battle lines, but some see irony in the conflict.
System of a Down fans aren’t backing down, with responses like “Coming from Oasis, that’s rich” flooding social media. The irony runs deep—both bands built careers on polarizing audiences and courting controversy.
Oasis conquered the 90s with massive egos and bigger hooks, while System of a Down weaponized Armenian folk scales and political fury into metal anthems that still pack arenas. This feud reflects how legacy bands compete for relevance when streaming playlists matter more than radio play.
Your ticket choice this fall just became a cultural statement about which version of rock rebellion you prefer: Manchester swagger or Los Angeles intensity.
