System of a Down to Headline 2026 Sick New World Festivals in Las Vegas and Texas

The Sick New World festival, which was canceled in 2025 due to poor ticket sales and high artist fees, is set to return in 2026 with two major events in Las Vegas and Fort Worth, Texas. System of a Down will headline both concerts, with the Las Vegas show scheduled for April 25 and the Texas event on October 24. The festival will feature a strong lineup including Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Ministry, AFI, Evanescence, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, and many more, with Slayer performing their album "Reign in Blood" for its 40th anniversary in Texas. Ticket pre-sales for Las Vegas start October 23, and for Texas on October 24, with various ticket packages including VIP options. The 2026 events mark a return to the festival's nu-metal and hard rock roots after the 2025 cancellation, which had a heavier focus on Metallica and Linkin Park. Fans can sign up for updates and purchase tickets through the official Sick New World festival website.