How do you know when a tribute act can truly cut the grade? Whether they can match the intensity and musicality of the bands they’re paying homage to?
The truth is—you don’t… until you see them live.
But when a tribute act features members of bands like DragonForce, Anti-Nowhere League, Sinsaenum, and Tigertailz, you know the pedigree is undeniable.
The UK’s #1 System of a Down tribute, CHOP SUEY, have been mesmerising audiences across the globe—touring France, Romania, Croatia, Germany and beyond—selling out venues and delivering a live show that stands at the very top of the tribute circuit. Every performance pays homage not only to SOAD, but also showcases the band’s own musical personalities, creating an experience as close to the real thing as possible.
With Knotfest not returning to Australia until 2027, Slip-NOT have seized the moment—clearing a 10-day window in their schedules to head Down Under and fill the void.
The newer of the two powerhouse tribute acts, Slip-NOT have quickly built a reputation as a class act in their own right, refusing to play second fiddle and delivering a show worthy of the legacy they honour.
Refusing to be Left Behind, Slip-NOT are Surfacing from the Disasterpiece that this world is becoming—embracing the Duality and Psychosocial elements of society, declaring All Hope Is Gone and vowing to Killpop at every turn.
Rounding out the lineup is THE VIOLENT INZIDENT, one of the most entertaining and unpredictable acts you’ve likely never seen.
Taking on nu metal in its rawest form, they twist and tear through the sounds of bands like Limp Bizkit and Korn, throwing it all into the blender to create something chaotic, fresh, and undeniably fun.
CHOP SUEY return to Australia after a hugely successful 2020 run, while Slip-NOT and THE VIOLENT INZIDENT make their highly anticipated debut appearances.
And of course, no Australian tour would be complete without a local act opening each night—so enter Brisbane’s rising metal outfit ENGRAVED, bringing their high-energy, nu-metal-infused chaos to warm up crowds across the country.
2026 MAY TOUR DATES
20/05 – La La La’s, Wollongong
21/05 – Keystone, Bathurst
22/05 – Ocean View, Wamberal Surf Club
23/05 – Hoey Moey’s, Coffs Harbour
24/05 – The Warehouse, Newcastle
27/05 – The Loft On Broadway, Sydney
28/05 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
29/05 – Golden Vine Hotel, Bendigo
30/05 – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Burleigh Heads
31/05 – Paddo Tavern, Brisbane
Tickets on sale now!
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