the mars volta

We ranked the progressive rock band the Mars Volta's discography. See the list ranking every album from Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala's project now.

The music festival is returning to Daytona Beach, Florida from May 18-21 with a bill featuring the likes of Tool, Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, and Pantera and more.

This week, a handful of festival lineups were announced, as well as tour dates from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silverstein, and others.

The Mars Volta are treating fans to the ultimate throwback this week. As part of their upcoming box set collection La Realidad De Los Sueños, they have released an early demo of “Inertiatic ESP.” The track originally appeared on the Mars Volta’s 2003 debut album De-Loused In The Comatorium. Prior to the LP’s relea...

The heavy metal talk show Two Minutes To Late Night has joined forces with some familiar faces for a cover of Misfits' "Earth A.D." Frank Iero, Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta, The Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman, Max Weinberg and Jordan Olds were recruited for the new cover...

Kanye West has been incredibly active on social media over the past few weeks. As he continues his campaign for president, he is also continuing to spill some behind-the-scenes secrets. Now, the rapper claims that he has collaborated with the Mars Volta on an unfinished album...

Ice Nine Kills guitarist Dan Sugarman is revealing his solo album, , after completing it over three years ago. The guitarist put together what he calls a "living album" on Patreon throughout 2016, but after shelving the record due to his mother's passing, he's finally unveiling it to the world. Read more: H... Read More ...

Here at AltPress, we've learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn't understand that the concept of "emo" is over 30 years old. We know it wasn't invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don't have a category for "Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum Of Three Fascinating Haircuts...

As reported, the bassist icon Juan Alderete was in a very serious bicycle accident near his home on Jan. 13. Alderete’s wife Anne took to social media to update fans, sharing the accident wasn’t caused by other cars or people. She states they’re currently waiting to see the outcome and “ for the best.” Now, a GoFundMe has b...

Bassist Juan Alderete, who has worked with Marilyn Manson, Lil Peep, the Mars Volta and more, was involved in a serious bicycle accident near his home Jan. 13. Despite wearing protective clothing, the musician sustained serious head trauma known as Traumatic Brain Injury...

The Mars Volta singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala is blaming the Church of Scientology and actor Danny Masterson for the death of his dog. He had to put down the canine after being poisoned. Bixler-Zavala believes they are retaliating for a lawsuit against That 70's Show actor. Read mo...

Diving into the meaning behind a band’s lyrics can offer a glimpse into what influences an artist. However, sometimes an album with a fully realized vision driving it can reveal things you never knew. Whether it’s the inspiration a band draw from in their word choice or some historical background you didn’t know about a certain topic, concept records are some of the most fun things to listen to on

Cedric Bixler-Zavala sent The Mars Volta fans into a frenzy a few days ago when he tweeted that a reunion of the progressive rock band was “happening.” Last year, Bixler-Zavala said the band “would be back soon.” Read more: ‘Game Of Thrones’ doc reveals stars’ reactions to major finale twist The Mars Volta broke up back in 2013 after frontman Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez had a

The Mars Volta have previously teased that they’d eventually make a comeback, and now Cedric Bixler-Zavala revealed that it’s coming sooner than we thought. Last year, Bixler-Zavala said the band “would be back soon.” Read more: Alex Gaskarth shares Los Angeles property was robbed during open house The Mars Volta broke up back in 2013 after frontman Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lope

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke is pretty punk, and now he might just reunite The Mars Volta as a part of his campaign. In case you didn’t know, O’Rourke was previously in a band Foss with Mars Volta lead singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala, also known from At The Drive-In. Read more: ‘Us’... Read More ...

Cedric Bixler-Zavala has teased the return of progressive rock band the Mars Volta. Read more: “Please just be happy that it happened;” the Mars Volta announce break-up The Mars Volta broke up back in 2013 after frontman Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez had a falling out. More recen ...

At The Drive-In and the Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez is going to release 12 albums before the end of 2016. (Yes, you read that right.) Read more: Former At The Drive-In, Mars Volta singer was spending $1,000 a week on weed Rodriguez-Lopez recorded these records from 2008 to 2013. The ...

Cedric Bixler-Zavala has revealed that Blink-182’s Travis Barker will be drumming on the new Antemasque album, as well as joining them on their upcoming tour. Antemasque was formed by Cedric and fellow ex-At The Drive-In, Mars Volta member Omar Rodríguez-López in April 2014. They released thei ...

Cedric Bixler-Zavala, former vocalist of progressive jazz-rock pioneers the Mars Volta, has put to rest the recent reunion rumors surrounding the group. Speculation began after his current band, Antemasque, canceled their upcoming European tour ...

Antemasque Antemasque The continuation of the musical partnership between Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez should be a cause for celebration. These are, after all, the two men who helped move the post-hardcore needle forward as members of At The Drive-In and who revitalized the art of prog rock with the Mars Volta ...