The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band known for their complex compositions, high energy performances, and unique fusion of genres. Formed in 2001 by guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López and vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala after the breakup of their previous band, At the Drive-In, The Mars Volta quickly gained a reputation for their experimental approach to rock music, incorporating elements of punk, psychedelia, jazz, and Latin influences.

Their debut album, "De-Loused in the Comatorium," released in 2003, is a concept album with a narrative that ventures through the surreal experiences of a comatose man. The record received critical acclaim and established the band as a force in the alternative and progressive rock scenes. Throughout their career, The Mars Volta continued to innovate and challenge their audience with albums such as "Frances the Mute" and "The Bedlam in Goliath," the latter winning them a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for the single "Wax Simulacra." After a hiatus, the band returned in 2022 with a self-titled album offering a more straightforward approach while retaining their signature experimental edge. Beyond the realm of studio albums, The Mars Volta also released “Landscape Tantrums,” a collection of unfinished original recordings from "De-Loused in the Comatorium," showcasing the raw energy of their early work. The band remains a significant and influential entity in the world of progressive and experimental music.

Genres

El Paso Indie

Garage Rock

Related Artists

At the Drive-In

Omar Rodríguez-López

ANTEMASQUE

Sparta

The Dillinger Escape Plan

Bosnian Rainbows

The Fall of Troy

Glassjaw

Between The Buried And Me

Mr. Bungle

A Perfect Circle

Puscifer

Latest Release

Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon

The Mars Volta

Album - 14 Tracks - Released April 21, 2023