The Rise of CHOP SUEY on the European Scene
CHOP SUEY come from the United Kingdom and have held the title of Europe’s most authentic System of a Down tribute band for over a decade. Their career has been defined by relentless touring across Europe, from intimate clubs to major festival stages.
From the very beginning, the band has focused on absolute loyalty to the original sound. This includes not only musical accuracy but also stage attitude and intensity. These elements made System of a Down one of the most influential bands of the early 2000s.
World-Class Musicians Behind the Project
CHOP SUEY are far from a typical tribute band. The lineup features seasoned professional musicians with extensive international experience. Members include current and former players from Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz, and other recognized acts.
This strong musical pedigree is heard in every performance. Arrangements are tight, the rhythm section is powerful, and the vocals are convincing. As a result, CHOP SUEY feel less like a cover act and more like a living re-creation of the original band.
Capturing the Early-2000s Energy of System of a Down
The band’s greatest strength lies in recreating the raw stage presence of System of a Down at their peak. Audiences do not just get a set of well-known songs. They experience a full-scale concert charged with adrenaline.
Sudden dynamic shifts, aggression, and dark humor define each performance. Every trademark element of SOAD is delivered with high musical precision. Careful attention to detail enhances the overall authenticity.
A Reputation Built on Live Performances
Through powerful live shows, CHOP SUEY have earned a reputation as a must-see act. Across Europe, their concerts consistently receive strong audience reactions.
Fans throughout the region have already experienced this firsthand. Today, CHOP SUEY stand as an unstoppable force on the European tribute scene. Their shows are not to be missed.
Upcoming events
NU-Metal Tribute Spectacle in Niš – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT and The Violent Inzident
Istina Mašina | Niš | 23.04.2026. 20:00
After the phenomenal Forever NU Festival, which significantly raised the bar for the regional tribute scene, Chop Suey (System of a Down tribute) and Slip-NOT (Slipknot tribute) return to Niš on April 23. The concert will take place at Istina Mašina, promising another unforgettable nu-metal celebration. The energy is guaranteed when musicians with thousands of shows behind them share the same stage — including members of Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz and others. This time they are joined by special guests, the British comedy-nu-metal act The Violent Inzident, who will be performing for the first time in Serbia.
NU-Metal Tribute Spectacle in Belgrade – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT and The Violent Inzident
Zappa Barka | Beograd | 24.04.2026. 20:00
After the successful Forever NU Festival, which raised the bar for the regional tribute scene, Chop Suey and Slip-NOT return to Belgrade on April 24, 2026. A powerful night is guaranteed. These musicians (Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz, Sinsaenum…) have thousands of shows behind them, and to say they deliver is an understatement. Joining them at Zappa Barka are The Violent Inzident, performing for local fans for the first time. They are known for their nu-metal parody style, mixing humor, chaos and unpredictable stage antics. Expect a show built around the classics that shaped an entire generation.
NU-metal tribute spectacle in Novi Sad – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT and The Violent Inzident
K9 Station | Novi Sad | 26.04.2026. 20:00
After the phenomenal Forever NU festival, which raised the bar for the tribute scene in the region, Chop Suey (System of a Down tribute) and Slip-NOT (Slipknot tribute) are coming to Novi Sad for the first time. The concert will take place on April 26 at K9 Station, promising a massive nu-metal party. It’s hard to expect anything less when so many experienced musicians share the same stage. Members of these bands have played thousands of concerts and come from well-known acts such as Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz and others.
NU-Metal Tribute Spectacle in Slavonski Brod – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT & The Violent Inzidents
Centar Mladih | Slavonski Brod | 29.04.2026. 19:00
Chop Suey, one of Europe’s leading tribute bands to System of a Down, and Slip-NOT, an all-star tribute band dedicated to Slipknot, are finally coming to Slavonski Brod. On April 29, they will take over the Youth Centre (Centar mladih) for a nu-metal celebration dedicated to the classics that shaped an entire generation. When musicians with thousands of live shows behind them share the same stage, the result can only be explosive. Members of these bands have played in acts such as Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz, Sinsaenum and others, ensuring top-level performances and relentless energy. Joining them as special guests are The Violent Inzident, who are not a tribute band but a comedy-driven nu-metal project that playfully mocks and celebrates the genre’s clichés.
NU-Metal Tribute Spectacle in Zagreb – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT and The Violent Inzident
Boogaloo | Zagreb | 30.04.2026. 20:00
After the successful Forever NU Festival, which raised the bar for the regional tribute scene, Chop Suey and Slip-NOT return to Boogaloo on April 30, 2026. A powerful night is expected. These are musicians (Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz, Sinsaenum…) with thousands of shows behind them. Joining them are The Violent Inzident, appearing before the local audience for the first time. They are special guests known for nu-metal parody, on-stage chaos and sharp humor. Together they deliver a night built around classics that shaped an entire generation. There is also an extra reason to celebrate: 25 years of Toxicity (SOAD) and Iowa (Slipknot), two albums that defined early-2000s metal.
Nu-Metal Tribute Show in Rijeka – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT & The Violent Inzidents
Pogon kulture | Rijeka | 01.05.2026. 20:00
Chop Suey and Slip-NOT, tribute giants that audiences across the region already know well, are finally coming to Rijeka, where they will deliver a nu-metal party to remember. It’s hard to expect anything less when so many top-class musicians — with literally thousands of shows behind them — share the same stage. The audience can look forward to an explosive night dedicated to the bands that shaped the early 2000s: huge riffs, sing-along choruses and pure live energy.
NU-Metal Tribute Spectacle in Šibenik – Chop Suey, Slip-NOT & The Violent Inzidents
Azimut | Šibenik | 02.05.2026. 20:00
On May 2, Chop Suey and Slip-NOT arrive in Šibenik for a special concert at Azimut. This event brings together two of Europe’s most respected nu-metal tribute acts for a night dedicated to the classics that defined an entire generation. One band pays homage to System of a Down, the other to Slipknot, delivering faithful, high-energy performances that capture the spirit of early 2000s nu-metal. Precision, aggression and crowd-wide sing-alongs are all guaranteed. The stage will be shared by musicians with thousands of live shows behind them. Members of the lineup have played in bands such as Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77, Tigertailz, Sinsaenum and more, ensuring a top-level live experience.