Serj Tankian (System of a Down): Toxicity Realities, Why Mike Patton Rules & Fighting Injustice

Serj Tankian of System of a Down reflects on the reality of releasing Toxicity the week of September 11, the role of music in confronting injustice, and the moments that pushed him to become an artist in the first place. In this “best of” feature, Serj talks about activism, his first concert, why Mike Patton inspires him, what Anthony Bourdain meant to him, and the experiences that shaped his worldview and his music. This is a distilled best-of cut from our original hour-long interview, recorded for Revolver Magazine.