20:00 Doors
20:30 The Violent Inzident
21:15 Slip-Not
22:25 Chop Suey
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.
Chop Suey & Slip-NOT Bring a Nu-Metal Night to Niš
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.
Event Details
Date, Venue & Tickets
📅 Date: April 23, 2026 📍 Venue: Istina Mašina, Niš
A strong turnout is expected, as both bands traditionally attract fans of heavy music from across the region.
The Violent Inzident as Special Guests
Opening the night is the British act The Violent Inzident, known for their chaotic, humorous and deliberately over-the-top take on nu-metal. Their performances blend music, parody and theatrical madness, brilliantly poking fun at the clichés of the genre.
Expect a wild, hilarious and high-energy start to the evening — the perfect setup for a full-blown nu-metal storm.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Show
– Chop Suey and Slip-NOT are among Europe’s top nu-metal tribute acts – members come from bands like Dragonforce, Anti-Nowhere League, Breed 77 and more – The Violent Inzident perform for the first time in Serbia – Istina Mašina offers an ideal setting for this type of show – a celebration of the classics that shaped an entire generation
Conclusion
Chop Suey & Slip-NOT in Niš, joined by The Violent Inzident, promise an explosive nu-metal spectacle rarely seen in the region. Mark the date: April 23, 2026 at Istina Mašina. Tickets on sale soon — stay tuned for updates!
CHOP SUEY come from the United Kingdom and have spent more than a decade building a reputation as one of the most impressive tribute bands dedicated to System Of A Down.
Today, promoters describe them as the world’s biggest System Of A Down tribute band. That status is backed by years of relentless touring, major international shows and musicians with an impressive professional pedigree.
Their story has never been just about reproducing the songs as faithfully as possible. The band aims to capture the energy, chaos, humour and explosive intensity that made System Of A Down one of the most distinctive bands of their generation.
CHOP SUEY Have Had a Brutal 2026
The British tribute band already ranked among the leading names on the European scene. During 2026, however, they took another major step forward.
The band performed across Europe, including Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Slovakia, France, Austria and the United Kingdom. Their touring schedule also took them far beyond Europe, including Australia.
The highlight of the year was an appearance at Graspop Metal Meeting in Belgium, one of Europe’s biggest metal festivals.
It was further proof that this project has grown far beyond being simply an interesting tribute band. It has become an international live act with an audience following it from clubs to major festivals.
World-Class Musicians Behind CHOP SUEY
This is not your typical tribute band.
The line-up features musicians associated with bands such as DragonForce, Sinsaenum, Anti-Nowhere League and Tigertailz.
That experience becomes particularly obvious on stage. Complex transitions, sudden rhythm changes, aggressive riffs and vocal exchanges make System Of A Down’s music extremely demanding to perform.
The band combines that precision with an explosive energy that makes their shows feel like much more than a reproduction of the original.
The Energy of Early-2000s System Of A Down
The real strength of the project is the live show.
Rapid transitions, sudden dynamic shifts, aggression, humour and complete unpredictability defined System Of A Down at their peak. That is exactly the feeling this band aims to bring back to the stage.
Their concerts take audiences through the biggest songs from one of the defining alternative metal bands of the early 2000s.
“Chop Suey!”, “Toxicity”, “B.Y.O.B.”, “Aerials”, “Sugar”, “Prison Song” and “Lonely Day” are just part of the repertoire. Their shows quickly turn into massive singalongs and chaos in front of the stage.
CHOP SUEY – From European Clubs to Graspop Metal Meeting
Years of touring across Europe have built a strong audience for the band. But 2026 showed just how much the entire project has grown.
From clubs in Croatia and Serbia to major European stages, they expanded their live story into numerous new markets throughout the year.
Their appearance at Graspop Metal Meeting was the logical culmination of this period. It also showed how the line between a tribute band and a serious festival act has started to disappear.
Thanks to explosive performances of System Of A Down classics, they have become a real force on the international tribute scene.
And their shows, to borrow one of our favourite expressions, are simply too good to miss.
Info
🎤 Artist: Chop Suey 🌍 Country: United Kingdom 🎵 Tribute: System Of A Down 🎸 Genre: Alternative Metal • Nu Metal • Alternative Rock 🔥 Special Feature: The world’s biggest System Of A Down tribute band 👥 Members Associated With: DragonForce • Sinsaenum • Anti-Nowhere League • Tigertailz 🌎 Performances: Europe • Australia and other international markets ⭐ Festival: Graspop Metal Meeting 2026 🎶 Songs: Chop Suey! • Toxicity • B.Y.O.B. • Aerials • Sugar • Prison Song • Lonely Day
SLIP-NOT come from the United Kingdom and are one of the most exciting new Slipknot tribute bands on the European scene.
The project brings together experienced musicians, including members associated with CHOP SUEY. Their goal is simple: to bring back the raw energy, aggression and chaos that defined Slipknot at their most intense.
There is no holding back here. The focus is on brutal live energy and the songs that an entire generation of metal fans grew up with in the early 2000s.
From Joey Jordison to SLIP-NOT
There is a special story behind the drums.
Behind the kit is Andre Joyzi, former drum tech for the legendary Joey Jordison on Sinsaenum tours. Jordison was Slipknot’s original drummer and one of the most influential metal drummers of his generation.
Joyzi was more than just Jordison’s technician. They developed a close relationship during their time on tour together, and Joyzi has described Jordison as his musical hero.
Their connection later took on another dimension. Following Jordison’s death in 2021, Joyzi became the new drummer for Sinsaenum.
That experience gives the project a direct connection to the man who played a crucial role in shaping the sound of early Slipknot. It can be felt especially in the intensity and precision of the drumming.
SLIP-NOT Bring Back the Brutality of Early Slipknot
The band’s main focus is Slipknot at their most aggressive.
The rawness of the early albums, the explosive live shows and the sense of complete chaos surrounding the band in the early 2000s form the foundation of their performances.
SLIP-NOT do not offer a polished retrospective of Slipknot’s entire career. Their set is brutal, relentless and built around the songs that defined the band around the turn of the millennium.
Aggressive riffs, relentless drums and sudden dynamic shifts create a live show that gives the audience very little time to catch their breath.
These are the moments when the line between the band and the audience quickly disappears. The entire venue starts screaming the same words.
That shared energy is one of the most important parts of their live shows. The audience is not simply watching. It becomes part of the chaos unfolding in front of the stage.
For fans of early Slipknot, it is difficult to imagine a quiet night with a setlist like this.
No Mercy on Stage
SLIP-NOT do not offer polished nostalgia.
They deliver sweat, chaos, aggression and the energy that gave early Slipknot shows an almost mythical status among metal fans.
Their performances are loud, intense and physical. That is exactly how they should be when the set includes some of the most aggressive metal songs of the past few decades.
For the generation that grew up with Slipknot, this is a chance to experience some of that energy again.
For those who missed it, this is a chance to discover why Slipknot shows in the early 2000s felt like they could spiral completely out of control at any moment.
Info
🎤 Artist: Slip-NOT 🌍 Country: United Kingdom 🎵 Tribute: Slipknot 🎸 Genre: Nu Metal • Alternative Metal • Heavy Metal 🔥 Focus: Slipknot’s most aggressive early-2000s era 🥁 Drums: Andre Joyzi ⭐ Special Feature: Former drum tech for Joey Jordison on Sinsaenum tours, who later became the band’s new drummer following Jordison’s death 💥 Live: Brutal • Intense • Relentless 🎶 Songs: Left Behind • Wait & Bleed • People = Shit • Eyeless • Psychosocial
The Violent Inzident is a unique comedy project, band, and something in between. Formed by Tiny D, C-man and Bin man, the group makes it clear from the start that they don’t fit into any traditional musical category.
Their entire approach is built on absurdity, irony, and constantly subverting audience expectations. This is not a band trying to be serious – quite the opposite.
“Post-core-sub-nu-metal” with no rules
They describe their sound as “post-core-sub-nu-metal,” though these labels are more fuel for parody than accurate genre markers. The Violent Inzident relentlessly poke fun at the stereotypes, clichés, and dramatic poses that often accompany heavy music.
Nothing is off limits. Riffs, image, lyrics, and stage presence swing between parody and pure chaos, sending a clear message: metal sometimes takes itself way too seriously.
Not for everyone – and they proudly admit it
The band openly states that they are not for everyone. Especially not for modern-day “snowflakes” or anyone lacking a sense of self-irony. Their humor is direct, exaggerated, and occasionally uncomfortable by design.
The Violent Inzident aren’t seeking approval. They’re seeking a reaction.
An experience words can’t explain
This is a project you cannot fully grasp through description alone. You have to show up, watch it unfold, and decide for yourself. You’ll either find it brilliant or completely unhinged.
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