<Tr> <Th> Associated acts </Th> <Td> System of a Down, Axis of Justice, The F.C.C., Tom Morello, Serart, Scars on Broadway, Deftones, Tool, Device, Tech N9ne, Prophets of Rage </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.serjtankian.com </Td> </Tr> <P> Serj Tankian (Armenian: (ˈsɛɾʒ thɑnˈkjɑn); born August 21, 1967) is a Lebanese - born Armenian - American singer - songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, poet and political activist . He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, keyboardist, and occasional live rhythm guitarist of the alternative metal band System of a Down, formed in 1994 . </P> <P> During his musical career, Tankian has released five albums with System of a Down, one with Arto Tunçboyacıyan (Serart), as well as the five solo albums Elect the Dead, Imperfect Harmonies, Harakiri, Orca, and Jazz - Iz - Christ . A live orchestral version of Elect the Dead incorporating the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra named Elect the Dead Symphony was released . In 2002, Tankian and Rage Against the Machine / Audioslave guitarist Tom Morello co-founded a non-profit political activist organization, Axis of Justice . Tankian also founded the music label Serjical Strike Records, and is represented by Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group under System of a Down . On August 12, 2011, Tankian was awarded the Armenian Prime Minister's Medal for his contributions to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and the advancement of music . </P>

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