SOAD, Tool Members On Axis Of Justice Album

posted Oct 20, 2004 at 3:39 AM by darkstar. (22 Comments)

Band Photo: System Of A Down (?)

The full track listing for the upcoming "Axis Of Justice Concert Series, Vol. 1" CD/DVD package has been unveiled.

The CD features collaborative performances from Audioslave vocalist Chris Cornell, drummer Brad Wilk and guitarist Tom Morello, Tool singer Maynard James Keenan, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian, singer/songwriter Pete Yorn, and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, as well as rappers Jurassic 5.

Morello also plays solo as his alter ego, the Nightwatchman. The DVD includes many of the same performances, along with skits, spoken word segments and interviews with filmmaker Michael Moore and actor and radio host Janeane Garofalo.

Axis Of Justice is a political activism organization founded by Tankian and Morello, who says he doesn't understand why many feel musicians shouldn't get involved in social and political issues.

"People ask the most asinine question, like, well, why -- 'I don't want to hear from you -- shut up and rock,' you know. But when you pick up a guitar, you don't put down your First Amendment rights. What I would say is 'You should be speaking out as well.' Like, why should we just leave it to a bunch of billionaires and crooks to run our country?"

Among the songs performed on the CD are U2's "Where The Streets Have No Name," Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding," Bob Dylan's "Chimes Of Freedom" and Bob Marley's "Get Up, Stand Up."

"Axis Of Justice Concert Series, Vol. 1" is due out on November 16th through Serjical Strike/Columbia Records. Serjical Strike is Serj Tankian's custom label.

Source: cfox.com

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22 Comments on "SOAD, Tool Members On Axis Of Justice Album"

1. tama writes:

what a collection of talent on one disc...how interesting,
i'm escpecially curious to hear the u2 song.

# Oct 20, 2004 @ 10:38 PM ET | IP Logged

2. 123 writes:

thats f***in gay that sucks so munch god who buys that is a f***in idiot

# Oct 21, 2004 @ 9:22 AM ET | IP Logged

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3. aperfectcircle writes:

I know this is nothing to do with Audioslave but why is there no Rage Against The Machine section!

# Oct 22, 2004 @ 5:26 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. aperfectcircle writes:

Does anyone think that the track 'Mind' by System is one of the greatest metal songs ever!

# Oct 22, 2004 @ 5:36 AM ET | IP Logged

5. random chick writes:

can anyone post a REALLY good site that shows all the latest rock tours and concert dates for summer 2005

# Oct 22, 2004 @ 1:18 PM ET | IP Logged

6. cellphoneuser654 writes:

i think this is gonna be one of the best things out there when it comes out, you know have you have alot of good artiest on this like system and tool damn thats some sick sh** right now you know cause tool and soad kick a$$

# Oct 22, 2004 @ 2:57 PM ET | IP Logged

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7. darkstar writes:

To random chick: If you want a site with all the latest concerts, I would recommend pollstar.com. You can look up concerts by artists, city or venue.

# Oct 22, 2004 @ 5:33 PM ET | IP Logged

8. ryan writes:

Well, it's not really Tool, it's Maynard. God I need a new Tool album and tour soon. Cannot f***ing wait for their triumphant return.

# Oct 22, 2004 @ 5:39 PM ET | IP Logged

9. nemesis_kreator writes:

i think this will be truly special. there's definitely great musicians there no doubt,
Audioslave Tool SOAD with Flea all working together - enough said.

# Oct 23, 2004 @ 2:05 AM ET | IP Logged

10. brokenwings13 writes:

i have to give a nod to ryan here, IT'S JUST MAYNARD!!! not Tool.
If it was Tool, Adam Jones would be involved somehow.

# Oct 23, 2004 @ 4:53 PM ET | IP Logged

11. MarineChick007 writes:

ok, do we have witnesses?!, 13 actually agreed with ryan!

# Oct 23, 2004 @ 6:43 PM ET | IP Logged

12. brad writes:

i think i may buy this album

# Oct 24, 2004 @ 2:16 PM ET | IP Logged

13. MarineChick007 writes:

why?

# Oct 24, 2004 @ 9:26 PM ET | IP Logged

14. brad writes:

it actually sounds really good

excluding the rappers and serj.

# Oct 24, 2004 @ 11:06 PM ET | IP Logged

15. brokenwings13 writes:

which basically means he's buying it to see maynard, flea, and the nightwatchman.

# Oct 25, 2004 @ 2:01 AM ET | IP Logged

16. Linkin Park Killa writes:

Can't f***in wait for a new Tool and SOAD cd. Nowadays there's just too many d.ick riders in the music business, so too much of that fake music is floating out there. I will definitely check this Axis of Justice cd out.

# Oct 25, 2004 @ 3:09 AM ET | IP Logged

17. jeffrey lloayd hinshaw writes:

hellow all of yello youre all in my prayears thankyoy thinkyou verry mutch .over all the years . also iam keeping my cool and working at at AT ANGEL NET @GOD.GOD. JUST KIDDING !!! I HAVENT BEEN THERE YET mm HEAY if any starts looking for me thats where i went!!!

# Nov 7, 2004 @ 2:11 AM ET | IP Logged

18. MarineChick007 writes:

well brad just go download the songs you want to hear and save money.

# Nov 10, 2004 @ 4:04 PM ET | IP Logged

19. brokenwings13 writes:

why Killa? most of the artists on there are fakes and are d.ick riders.

# Nov 10, 2004 @ 5:38 PM ET | IP Logged

20. brad writes:

tom morello is f***ing badass

# Nov 10, 2004 @ 7:17 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. ac666 writes:

Tom Morello is the most overrated guitarist of the 90s. Well, other than anyone related to nu metal.

# Nov 10, 2004 @ 7:22 PM ET | IP Logged

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22. ac666 writes:

Err was... I AM aware that it is the 00s...

# Nov 10, 2004 @ 7:23 PM ET | IP Logged

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