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Daron Malakian Crashes Chicago Tribute-Band Set to Perform 'Cigaro'

The guitarist says the drop-in was unplanned after he heard a System Of A Down song near Wrigley Field during a day off before the Soldier Field shows.

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Overview

  • Malakian joined Peephole: Tribute to System Of A Down on August 30 at the Cubby Bear in Chicago and performed the SOAD track Cigaro.
  • He said he was taking photos by Wrigley Field when he heard the intro to Needles from a bar and decided to walk in.
  • He surprised the band and crowd, sang one song, shook hands with the musicians, took photos with fans, and left shortly after.
  • Video of the cameo was posted by Malakian and matches his account of the spontaneous encounter.
  • The appearance came the night before SOAD’s scheduled Soldier Field dates on August 31 and September 1, and was reported by Blabbermouth, MetalSucks, and Louder.