Sick New World 2026 Ready to Rock Las Vegas and Texas: System of a Down Leads Lineup

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The highly anticipated rock and metal music festival, Sick New World, is confirmed to return in 2026.

The event will be held in two different locations: Las Vegas, Nevada, and Fort Worth, Texas, offering fans a unique musical experience.

The festival's return comes after the cancellation of the 2025 edition due to "unforeseen circumstances."

System of a Down, the legendary band known for its alternative metal music, will headline both festivals. Their presence is expected to draw thousands of fans from all over the world.

In addition to System of a Down, a number of other big names will also grace the stage.

This announcement is a breath of fresh air for the music community, especially fans of nu-metal, goth, industrial, hardcore, and metal.

With a promising lineup and a two-venue format, Sick New World 2026 is poised to be one of the biggest and most memorable music festivals next year.

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— System Of A Down (@systemofadown) October 21, 2025

Sick New World 2026 will be split into two major events with partially overlapping but significantly different lineups.

The first will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, Nevada, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

In this entertainment city, System of a Down will headline Korn, promising an energetic night.

Meanwhile, the second edition will be held at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

In Texas, the main stage will be graced by System of a Down, Deftones, and Slayer.

Slayer's performance in Texas will be especially special as they will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of their iconic album, "Reign in Blood," a moment fans should not miss.Both festivals will feature approximately 50 performers.

The lineup for Sick New World Las Vegas 2026 includes acts like Bring Me the Horizon, Danny Elfman, Ministry, AFI, Evanescence, Underoath, Marilyn Manson, and more.

Some acts, including Bring Me the Horizon, Danny Elfman, and HEALTH, will perform exclusively in Las Vegas.

In addition to System of a Down, Deftones, and Slayer, the festival will feature The Prodigy, Knocked Loose, Mastodon, Power Trip, and Marilyn Manson.

Metallica and Linkin Park were originally announced as headliners for Sick New World in 2025, but as time went on, things started to fall apart.

"Despite our best efforts, we've encountered unforeseen circumstances that we were unable to overcome for next year's show," organizers stated at the time.

Sick New World began as a destination-based heavy metal music festival, announced in November 2022.

Its inaugural year, 2023, featured System of a Down at the head of a lineup that also included Korn, Deftones, and Incubus, and was dominated by nu-metal acts.

System returned as a headliner in 2024, with Slipknot, Bring Me the Horizon, and others.

As mentioned, Metallica, Linkin Park, Queens of the Stone Age, Evanescence, Ministry, 311, and others were scheduled to perform in 2025 before Sick New World was canceled.

For fans who don't want to miss out, pre-sale tickets for Sick New World Las Vegas will begin on October 23rd at 10 AM PT.

Pre-sale for Sick New World Texas will begin on October 24th at 10 AM CT.

It's recommended to purchase tickets promptly through the festival's official website, as availability may be limited.

Various ticket types are available to suit the needs and preferences of attendees.

From General Admission (GA), GA+, VIP, to Ultimate VIP, each offers a distinct festival experience.

Additionally, general and VIP packages are available, including special offers like hotel packages, making it convenient for out-of-town visitors.