The Mars Volta - A Brief Introduction

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INFO: The Mars Volta is an american progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas that formed in 2001. The band formed after the breakup of vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala’s and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez’s previous band At The Drive-in. They won a grammy in 2009 For Best Hard Rock Performance and the year before they were named Best Prog Rock Band by Rolling Stone Magazine. The band released a total of 6 studio albums throughout their career and on January 23, 2013, they decided to break up. But their music and legacy is far from over. On May 25 a fan asked Cedric if the band would ever come back. And he answered “It’s happening”. It’s unclear if he tweeted this out of thin air or if he was truly serious about it. After all, it’s twitter. But the band’s grandiose album concepts, striking cover art and versatile sound have nonetheless left a big impression on a lot of fans over the years, and with that said i think it’s time to re-visit their history and figure out why so many fans want them to return.

[LieLikesMusic]

So from now on: Only videos on Qotsa, Foo Fighters, Deftones, Mastodon and The Mars Volta!

[kyleking]

I just came here to say Noctourniquet is criminally underrated

[fechur]

I went to university in El Paso saw them a couple of times without realizing what they will become, i was a lucky man!!!

[amelie]

I love The Mars Volta so much. No other band sounds like them.

[thom]

I discovered this band because of you, now Deloused in the Comatorium is one of my favorite albums. Thank you so much

[ianuyasha]

I really hope this comes to fruition. The idea of The Mars Volta shouldn't be dormant. It should always be moving and mutating.

[aaron]

No other band has challenged me more than Volta. The rewards were worth the patience. All time favorite band.

[Gekokujo]

I saw them live when they opened for A Perfect Circle about a decade ago. I had heard some of their music, knew the guitarist and singer were from ATDI, and knew what they looked like, but had no idea what to expect from their live show. I dont know if Ive ever been as positively surprised by a live show in my life. I still dont listen to a ton of The Mars Volta, but would drop my hard earned dollars to see them live any time.

[TechOutAdam]

I remember seeing The Mars Volta at The Filmore in 2005. I was front row and my ears were ringing for a week. Omar's guitar set up was absolutely insane.

[forthedoggiesguitars]

Saw Mars Volta, 2006, Vegoose show in Las Vegas. If I recall right, the set list was 4 songs and the last song was 45 minutes long. It was like seeing a band on another planet.

[Daniela_Rocanrol]

I really love The Mars Volta. ❤

Tuve la suerte de estar un par de veces con Omar Rodríguez. 💕

[YouFeudTV]

One of the most amazing band that ever existed.

[zeadsi]

Amputechture has been my all-time favorite record since I first heard it my freshmen year of high school in 2009. That still hasn't changed a decade later. The soundscapes they conjured up on there still leaves me in awe.

[fraseringram]

It was bedlam in Goliath that got me into them and is still my favourite album from them

[mr.neverseengaming]

The mars volta will always be my favorite band of all time.

[joshuaburns]

I feel like I need to make a reply to this video called A Complete Introduction to The Mars Volta, because this is babyfood

[DanielHernandez-quoz]

I was literally just gonna listen to deloused in the comatorium when you uploaded keep up the good work

[Slenderlink]

I can happily and proudly say that ever since i was nothing but a fetus, my dad showed me what At the Drive In and The Mars Volta is and i can never thank him enough :)))

[MrSnuffian]

Became obsessed with the Mars Volta and At The Drive last year. A truly phenomenal band

[chriskeck]

I love this band. Thanks for giving us this. Saw them live in Myrtle Beach. They melted the walls!