Axis of Justice

Axis of Justice
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
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

↑ Sam Dunn (2005). Metal: A Headbanger's Journey (DVD). Warner Home Video. |access-date= requires |url= (help)

External links

Axis of Justice

Serj Tankian Tom Morello

Notable guests	Tim McIlrath Flea Brad Wilk Pete Yorn Maynard James Keenan Slash Chris Cornell Wayne Kramer John Dolmayan Jurassic 5 Brian O'Connor Ahmed Ahmed

Live albums/DVDs	Axis of Justice: Concert Series Volume 1

Related artists	Audioslave Buckethead Rage Against the Machine Scars on Broadway System of a Down

Related articles	Columbia Records Cool Gardens Elect the Dead One Man Revolution Scars on Broadway Screamers Serart Serjical Strike Records

Authority control	MusicBrainz: 0f8a2f89-29c0-4085-8820-635c181a0de9

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