Axis of Justice

Axis of Justice
Origin	Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres	Alternative rock, experimental rock, alternative metal, alternative hip hop
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Columbia, Serjical Strike, Axis of Justice
Associated acts	System of a Down, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, Slipknot, Stone Sour, The Nightwatchman, Soundgarden, Blink-182, +44, Scars on Broadway, Jane's Addiction, Tool, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rise Against
Website	Official website
Members	Serj Tankian Tom Morello

Axis of Justice is a non-profit organization co-founded by Serj Tankian and Tom Morello. Its purpose is to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots progressivism to fight for social justice together.

Formation

In a 2007 interview, Tom Morello remarked that he formed Axis of Justice with Serj Tankian after witnessing some members of the audience at Ozzfest 2002 promoting racist symbols and imagery. In an effort to promote a staunchly anti-racist and anti-fascist message, Axis of Justice allied with Anti-Racist Action shortly after its formation.^[1]

Axis of Justice tents appeared at music festivals where either Audioslave (now defunct) or System of a Down were playing, as it did at Lollapalooza 2003. The Axis of Justice also puts out a monthly radio show that can be heard on Pacifica Radio station KPFK (90.7 FM) in Los Angeles, California, and on XM Satellite Radio. The shows are archived in MP3 format on the AOJ website and are available as free downloads. They also have a number of books on their website that they recommend to support their views.

In 2004, they released a live album/DVD entitled Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1. It contains performances by Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brad Wilk from Rage Against the Machine and Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Pete Yorn, Tim Walker, Maynard James Keenan of Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, and Wayne Kramer among others. It was recorded during a concert at the Avalon in Los Angeles. The concert was a benefit to raise money for the Axis of Justice and a variety of causes.

Members

• Serj Tankian – lead vocals, piano
• Tom Morello – guitars, vocals

Notable Performers

Tim McIlrath – lead vocals Flea – bass Brad Wilk – drums Pete Yorn – guitars, vocals Tim Walker – guitars, pedal steel Maynard James Keenan – vocals Buckethead – Multi-instrumentalist Slash – lead guitar Jonny Polonsky – keyboards, bass Chris Cornell – lead vocals Corey Taylor – lead vocals Simon Petty – guitars Malcolm Cross – drums, percussion, piano

Travis Barker – drums Maz Jobrani – comedian Sid Jordan – bass, piano Joe Mora – guitars Wayne Kramer – guitars, vocals John Dolmayan – drums Jurassic 5 – vocals Knowledge – spoken word Brian O'Connor – bass Ahmed Ahmed – comedian Boots Riley – vocals

Discography

• Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1 (2004)

References

1. Sam Dunn (2005). Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (DVD). Warner Home Video.

External links

• Official homepage
• Axis of Justice Türkyie
• Serj Tankian's Homepage
• Tom Morello's Homepage