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The Mars Volta is an American rock band known for pushing the boundaries of the genre with complex, experimental music that blends progressive rock with elements of jazz and metal. The band has been influential in developing a more intricate and ambitious style of rock music that appeals to listeners seeking innovation beyond mainstream rock conventions.
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- Origin
- El Paso, Texas , U.S.
- Genres
- Progressive rock art rock post-hardcore jazz fusion experimental rock post-rock progressive punk math rock psychedelic rock
- Years active
- 2001–2013 2019–present
- Labels
- Universal GSL Warner Bros. Clouds Hill
- Spinoffs
- Antemasque Bosnian Rainbows El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group Zavalaz Anywhere
- Spinoff of
- At the Drive-In De Facto
- Members
- Omar Rodríguez-López Cedric Bixler-Zavala Eva Gardner Marcel Rodríguez-López Leo Genovese Linda-Philomène Tsoungui
- Past members
- Ikey Owens Jeremy Ward Blake Fleming Jon Theodore Ralph Jasso Linda Good Flea Jason Lader Juan Alderete Adrián Terrazas-González Deantoni Parks John Frusciante Paul Hinojos Thomas Pridgen Dave Elitch Lars Stalfors Willy Rodriguez
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The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band formed in 2001. The band's only constant members are Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction) and Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), whose partnership forms the core of the band. The band's current line-up also includes founding member Eva Gardner (bass), Omar's brother Marcel Rodríguez-López (keyboards, synths, percussion), Leo Genovese (piano, keyboard, saxophone) and Linda-Philomène Tsoungui (drums).
Known for their energetic live shows and concept albums, The Mars Volta formed following the break-up of Rodríguez-López and Bixler-Zavala's previous band, At the Drive-In. Seeking to experiment and expand their sound, Rodríguez-López and Bixler-Zavala recruited Gardner, Isaiah "Ikey" Owens (keyboards), Jon Theodore (drums) and Jeremy Ward (sound manipulation) to form The Mars Volta. The band released their debut EP, Tremulant, in 2002, with Gardner leaving the band prior to recording their debut album, De-Loused in the Comatorium. She was replaced by Red Hot Chili Peppers' bass guitarist Flea for the sessions. The Rick Rubin-produced album received widespread critical acclaim upon its release in 2003.
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2001 establishments in Texas2013 disestablishments in TexasAlternative rock groups from TexasAmerican experimental rock groupsAmerican musical quintetsAmerican musical sextetsAmerican progressive metal musical groupsAmerican progressive rock groupsGrammy Award winnersMusical groups disestablished in 2013Musical groups established in 2001