System Of A Down‘s landmark sophomore album “Toxicity” will be celebrated with a 25th anniversary exhibition in Los Angeles, CA this October. The Armenian-American nü-metal stars originally released that record on September 04th, 2001, and celebrated its aforementioned anniversary earlier this month with a round of limited edition vinyl and more.
Fans however have never stopped celebrating that album, as it recently earned a wealth of new diamond, platinum and gold certifications. This upcoming exhibition will be held October 13th-18th at Beyond The Streets in Los Angeles, CA with entry being free. The following press release spelled out what you can expect to see should you be able to attend:
‘LOS ANGELES, CA – September 24, 2026. GRAMMY Award-winning rock icons SYSTEM OF A DOWN will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Toxicity with a week-long exhibition at BEYOND THE STREETS in Los Angeles, opening Tuesday, October 13, inviting fans to step inside the immersive world of an album that has become a defining pillar of modern rock.
Released on September 4, 2001, Toxicity debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Deemed SPIN’s album of the year, it quickly became a cultural touchstone, giving voice to a generation entering a rapidly changing world.
Twenty-five years later, Toxicity has never stopped resonating. Its collision of chaos and beauty, aggression and vulnerability, social consciousness and surrealism has created a resounding impact, transcending genres, geography, and generations. What began as an uncompromising record became a shared cultural experience that continues to be discovered, interpreted, and embraced by new audiences around the globe. It endures because it never asked the world to look away. And over 2 decades on, System Of A Down remains as provocative, visceral, and culturally relevant as ever—cementing their place as one of the most influential artists in rock history.
System Of A Down x Beyond The Streets: Toxicity 25th Anniversary Exhibition transforms the Los Angeles gallery into a living tribute to one of rock’s most impactful records. Across a week-long run, fans will be invited to celebrate with exclusive merch offerings, a display of rare artifacts and ephemera from the Toxicity era, immersive installations, iconography, and the history that made the album a generational touchstone. The exhibition offers longtime devotees and new fans alike a rare, up-close encounter with the album’s legacy – free and open to the public for its entire run.’
