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The Mars Volta is a Grammy Award-winning American rock group formed in 2001 by guitarist Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez and vocalist Cedric Bixler Zavala. They incorporate various influences including punk rock, jazz fusion, funk and latin/salsa into their sound. They are known for their energetic and improvisational live shows, as well as their concept-based studio albums. In 2009, the band won a Grammy in the “Best Hard Rock Performance” category for the song “
Wax Simulacra.” They were named rock music’s “Best Prog-Rock Band” of 2008 by Rolling Stone magazine.
The roots of The Mars Volta are found in the band At the Drive-In. Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, both members of At the Drive-In, formed an experimental, dub reggae-influenced side project called De Facto, which featured Bixler-Zavala on drums, Rodriguez-Lopez on bass, Isaiah Owens (AKA “Ikey”) on keyboards, and Jeremy Michael Ward on vocals, loops and sound effects.
Due to creative differences and discomfort with mainstream success, Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala quit At the Drive-In in 2001. The remaining members of At the Drive-In formed Sparta. By the time bassist Eva Gardner joined De Facto, they had changed their name to The Mars Volta. During 2001, the band recorded two songs with former-Laddio Bolocko drummer Blake Fleming and producer Alex Newport, which became their first demo. The lineup for their first public show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California was Rodriguez-Lopez, Bixler-Zavala, Owens, Gardner, Ward, and drummer Jon Theodore. This lineup recorded three more tracks with Alex Newport, which became the EP Tremulant, released as a limited edition in early 2002.
Wax Simulacra.” They were named rock music’s “Best Prog-Rock Band” of 2008 by Rolling Stone magazine.The roots of The Mars Volta are found in the band At the Drive-In. Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, both members of At the Drive-In, formed an experimental, dub reggae-influenced side project called De Facto, which featured Bixler-Zavala on drums, Rodriguez-Lopez on bass, Isaiah Owens (AKA “Ikey”) on keyboards, and Jeremy Michael Ward on vocals, loops and sound effects.
Due to creative differences and discomfort with mainstream success, Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala quit At the Drive-In in 2001. The remaining members of At the Drive-In formed Sparta. By the time bassist Eva Gardner joined De Facto, they had changed their name to The Mars Volta. During 2001, the band recorded two songs with former-Laddio Bolocko drummer Blake Fleming and producer Alex Newport, which became their first demo. The lineup for their first public show at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California was Rodriguez-Lopez, Bixler-Zavala, Owens, Gardner, Ward, and drummer Jon Theodore. This lineup recorded three more tracks with Alex Newport, which became the EP Tremulant, released as a limited edition in early 2002.
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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
TMV is all about evolution. This is a good thing, fellas.
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kgullholmen wrote:
Zach Hill won't replace Pridgen ... he's at home convalescing from breaking his left hand during rehearsal for Wavves or something ...
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MasterShake23 wrote:
If Zach Hill replaced Pridgen I would jizz in my pants, Zach Hill is undoubtably my favorite drummer of all time.
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kgullholmen wrote:
he'a gone ... and it wasn't a I'm okay, you're okay thing ... it was a "FUCK YOU CEDRIC AND OMAR!! I'm tired of being your pet!! I'm out!!" thing (that's what I read into all the facebook snippets I read from Pridgen so far ... most of them deleted because he sooner or later relaized that this behavious is pretty unprofessional). he's gone, and he seems to be happy about it ... he wants to start his own band now
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quicksand89 wrote:
good point, WillOtheWisp666. Im just holding on hope that he doesnt leave. He is a pretty damn good drummer, and the fact that the new one has to fill in shoes for both Jon and Thomas!? He has some pretty big shoes to fill. But your right, it does add up...
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Cozfunkel wrote:
Cedric should play drums
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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
and who cares why he was fired? it was probably something bad, and it's not fun knowing bad things, especially when they have to do with a great band.
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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
it's not official, but it's pretty fucking obvious. You don't need an official word from a band... just use your common sense. it's pretty obvious, he's gone.
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quicksand89 wrote:
Its not official yet. and its been way too long since the incident and nothing has been said or anything about it. i dont believe he is gone and wont until it is official.
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GilmoursAngst wrote:
I have no clue if it's true if Thomas was fired. I enjoyed his sound, but I think a change would be good and bad. I know Jon won't be back...ever. Who knows what's gonna happen. Only thing we can do is wait.
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unexisten wrote:
let the wheels burn let the wheels burn stack the tires to the neck with the body inside
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Cozfunkel wrote:
Also about Pridgen leaving in a cab when they cancelled 1:31 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UamyRZPUh8Q
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SeduceTheWeak wrote:
Yeesh. Did I ever say he was a bad singer? I like this band. I was just describing a concert experience. Him being a big ole rock star, I don't think it's unlikely for one to be drunk during a live performance. *sigh* High schoolers...
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Cozfunkel wrote:
Official evidence of Pridgen's absence http://i80.servimg.com/u/f80/12/90/40/94/theodo10.jpg
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WillOtheWisp666 wrote:
shit on your face, motherfucker below me, Cedric's a very great singer. Please get "De-loused..." and listen. Now.
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SeduceTheWeak wrote:
I remember seeing them opening for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and I was really looking forward to it right? And so when they finally played, it kinda sucked because I think the lead singer was drunk er something 'cause he didn't actually sing, he just rambled/ screamed, and people were leaving their seats and only came back after they were done. 'Tis a shame. /endrunonsentence.
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Rezoko wrote:
Омар и Дзедрик.....)
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mecreceelbigote wrote:
viva !
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Dayshaa wrote:
Mars Volta. fuckin awesome, Los amo con toda mi alma xD
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Vasg- wrote:
de-loused motha fuckas.... ² '-'
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The Mars Volta will appear on “Live From Abbey Road” October 24th. TMV will be appearing in the third show which airs on Channel 4 in the UK on October 24th alongside the Friendly Fires and The Gossip. …
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