Serj Tankian’s Classical Meets Rock Homecoming at VPAC

  • Tankian and the CSUN Symphony celebrated the end of their VPAC performance.

    The performances were a celebration of music and the return of Tankian to his alma mater. Photo by Valley Performing Arts Center | Luis Luque

  • Serj Tankian with CSUN Symphony at Valley Performing Arts Center.

    Serj Tankian, a CSUN alumnus, was joined by the CSUN Symphony for two sold-out performances at the Valley Performing Arts Center on Nov. 10 and 12. Photo by Valley Performing Arts Center | Luis Luque

  • Tankian is the lead singer of System of a Down.

    Tankian has been the lead singer for System of a Down since 1994. Photo by Valley Performing Arts Center | Luis Luque

“This has been an amazing night,” said System of a Down lead singer Serj Tankian ’89 (Marketing) before introducing the song Empty Walls to conclude the second of two sold-out performances at the Valley Performing Arts Center on Nov. 10 and 12. Tankian, a California State University, Northridge alumnus, has fronted one of the most successful heavy metal bands in recent memory since its inception in 1994. Here are photos and a video from his recent performances. (Warning: The video contains profane language)

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