Serj Tankian is a multifaceted artist best known for being the lead vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist of the Grammy Award-winning rock band System of a Down (SOAD). Born on August 21, 1967, in Beirut, Lebanon, Tankian's family moved to Los Angeles in 1975. He co-founded SOAD in 1994 and has since become prominent not just in the world of music but also as a political activist and an advocate for social and environmental causes.

Beyond his work with SOAD, Tankian has an expansive solo career that showcases his versatility and penchant for experimentation. His most recent releases span a wide range of styles and projects, such as the progressive and thought-provoking EP "Elasticity," the intricate and classical-oriented album "Disarming Time: A Modern Piano Concerto," and various soundtracks for films and documentaries including "I Am Not Alone" and "Truth to Power." "Perplex Cities," released in 2022, offers fans a glimpse into his electronic music explorations, while the "Cinematique Series" features a collection of instrumental compositions layered with emotive, orchestral elements. Serj Tankian continues to push the boundaries of his creative output, whether through his solo work, collaborations like "Black Thunder" with DL of Bad Wolves, or through composing music for productions like Netflix's "MADOFF: The Monster of Wall Street," embodying the spirit of a true artist dedicated to using his talents to inspire change and provoke thought.

Genres

Alternative Metal

Nu Metal

Related Artists

System Of A Down

Deftones

Rage Against The Machine

TOOL

Korn

Nine Inch Nails

Faith No More

Linkin Park

Mike Patton

Rammstein

Slipknot

Muse

Latest Release

Justice Will Shine On

Serj Tankian

Single - Released July 26, 2024