Axis of Justice

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.

Axis of Justice
Serj Tankian (left) and Tom Morello, the two founders
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock experimental rock alternative metal alternative hip hop
Years active	2002–present
Labels	Columbia, Serjical Strike, Axis of Justice
Members	Serj Tankian Tom Morello

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 an adamant 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.^[2]

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, Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave, Serj Tankian from System of a Down, Corey Taylor of Slipknot and Stone Sour, 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.^{[citation needed]}

Members

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

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 vocal
• Taylor Hawkins – drums
• Dave Grohl – drums, vocals, guitar
• Trent Reznor – lead vocals
• Krist Novoselic – bass
• Dave Catching – guitar
• Mike McCready – guitar
• Mike Mills – bass
• Billy Corgan – vocals, guitar
• James Iha – guitar
• Jeff Ament – bass
• Josh Freese – drums
• Duff Mckagan – bass, guitar, vocals
• Perry Farrell – vocals
• John Frusciante – guitar
• Jerry Cantrell – guitar
• Mike Inez – bass
• Daron Malakian – guitar
• Daniel Rey – guitar
• Chad Smith – drums
• Mike Watt – bass
• Pat Smear – guitar
• Jimmy Page – guitar
• John Paul Jones – bass
• Jeff Beck – guitar
• Josh Homme -rhythm guitar
• Stephen Perkins – drums
• Corey Taylor – lead vocals
• Simon Petty – guitars
• Zack De La Rocha – lead vocal
• Keith Levene – lead guitar
• Scott Weiland – lead vocals
• Malcolm Cross – drums, percussion, piano
• Travis Barker – drums
• Dez Cadena – guitar
• Matt Sorum – drums
• Gilby Clarke – guitar
• Sean Kinney – drums
• Stone Gossard – guitar
• Kim Gordon – vocals
• Lemmy Kilmister – vocals, bass
• Kim Thayil – guitar
• Alan White – drums
• Matt Cameron – drums
• Jimmy Chamberlin – drums
• Ben Shepherd – bass
• J Mascis – guitar
• John Fogerty – guitar, vocals
• Eddie Vedder – vocals
• Dave Kushner – guitar
• Art Karamian – guitar, vocals
• David Hakopyan – bass guitar
• Sammy J. Watson – drums
• Lenny Castro – percussion
• Kenny Aronoff – drums
• Iggy Pop – vocals
• Tim Commerford – bass
• Stu Cook – bass
• Martyn LeNoble – bass
• Alfredo Hernandez – percussion
• Nate Mendel – drums
• Alice Cooper – vocals
• Rick Parasher – keyboard, organ
• Mark Lanegan – vocals
• 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.
2. "Axis of Justice | Education | Books". axisofjustice.net. Retrieved April 30, 2023.