Serj Tankian [ tickets ] will perform an orchestral interpretation of his solo debut, "Elect the Dead," at two US shows this summer: July 9 at Chastain Park Amphitheater in Atlanta and July 30 at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Tankian debuted the orchestral interpretation of his album at New Zealand's Auckland Town Hall in March 2009, according to a press release.

The shows will follow a series of symphonic performances Tankian is giving in Europe in June.

In related news, Tankian's New Zealand performance of "Elect the Dead Symphony" hits stores today (3/9) on CD and DVD.