Overview

• On Aug. 30, Malakian joined the tribute act Peephole at the Cubby Bear and performed Cigaro.
• In a social post, he said he walked in after hearing Needles from the street and surprised the crowd.
• He recounted singing, shaking hands with the band, taking photos with fans, and then leaving.
• Peephole said they were stunned and grateful, calling the moment a dream come true.
• The drop‑in occurred as SOAD played a limited stadium run, with Chicago dates Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 and Toronto next.