Chicago Audience Screamed as a System of a Down Performance Vanished

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:27:58 +0000

Title: The Vanished Thunder: Why Chicago’s Audience Screamed So Loud During System of a Down’s Performance — Now It’s Gone Last Updated: April 27, 2025 In late 2023, a spine-tingling memory lingered in music fans’ minds: the electrifying, overwhelming audience reaction during Justo Bonet Jensen’s powerful vocals in “Chasing the Niña” at a sold-out Chicago concert. Recorded and broadcast live, the room erupted in a wave of raw, thunderous screams—arguably one of System of a Down’s most visceral live moments. Yet, fast forward to today, that electrifying intensity seems to have vanished. What happened? Why did Chicago’s legendary audience frenzy disappear from their next impactful performance? This article dives into the phenomenon, explores its significance, and asks: Is this the final curtain on one of rock’s most cathartic experiences? ---