Yesterday, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet,
political activist and System Of A Down front man Serj Tankian released
his new studio album, Harakiri, his third solo album to date. In
conjunction with the album's release, Serj premiered the video for the title
track, "Harakiri" which premiered exclusively on Rolling
Stone.com and is now up on YouTube as well. Tune in tonight to
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC 12pm/11pm CS) when Serj performs "Harakiri"
on the Bud Light Outdoor Stage.
"'Harakiri,' an infectious celebration of our
collective unconscious suicide" explains Serj on the meaning behind his
new album. "The message here is as important as the music as seen on the video
for the title track - hear it, see it, post it, share it, love it, hate
it, own it. We raped the earth yet don't know why it strikes. Children
outcry grandfather sky."
Serj and the rest of his bandmates in System of a Down
will be performing a handful of dates in August. Serj is also confirmed to be
part of Slipknot's Knotfest August 16th and 17th.
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What the press is saying about Harakiri:
"Harakiri proves that Serj Tankian is not just one
of the best vocalists in rock and metal, but one of the most passionate and
provocative artists at work today." - Revolver
"Harakiri easily contains the best music released
under the vocalist's name." - Alternative Press
"With his third full-length solo release, Harakiri,
Serj Tankian has crafted a classic. It's easily the singer's best work since
System of a Down's Toxicity in terms of songwriting, vision, and execution.
That album remains a landmark for hard rock at large, but the vocalist elevates
everything to a new plateau here." - Artist Direct
"On "Harakiri," his third studio solo
album, System of a Down's Serj Tankian is poet, jester, agitator, and seeker
all balled into one frenetic rock 'n' roll singer." - Boston
Globe
"Tankian's third and best solo album, Harakiri,
includes plenty of political commentary, but Tankian free-associates so wildly
that the beauty of his language becomes as appealing as the subject
matter." -eMusic
Confirmed Serj Tankian Events/Tour Dates:
07/11 Los Angeles, CA - Jimmy Kimmel Live! Outdoor Stage
07/12 Los Angeles, CA - KROQ Red Bull Sound Space
Confirmed System Of A Down Tour Dates:
08/02 Philadelphia, PA - Susquehanna Bank Center
08/04 Holmdel, NJ - PNC Bank Arts Center
08/05 Wantagh, NY - Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
08/07 Washington, DC - Verizon Center Arena
08/09 Boston, MA - Comcast Center
08/11 Montreal, QC - Heavy Metal Festival
Parterre @ Parc Jean Drapeau
08/12 Toronto, ON - Heavy Metal Festival
Downsview Park
08/14 Detroit, MI - DTE Energy
Amphitheater
08/15 Chicago, IL - Allstate Arena
Confirmed Serj Tankian Tour Dates:
08/16 Council Bluffs, IA - Mid-America Motor Complex -
KNOTFEST
08/17 Minneapolis, MN - Somerset Amphitheatre -
KNOTFEST
Official Website: http://www.serjtankian.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/officialserj
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