About
Serj Tankian ( TAHN-kee-ən, Western Armenian: Սերժ Թանգեան pronounced [sɛɾʒ tʰɑŋkʰˈjɑn]; born August 21, 1967) is an Armenian-American musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the nu metal band System of a Down, which was formed in 1994.