The Mars Volta

The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band consists of Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction), Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), Juan Alderete (bass), Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez (keyboards, percussion) and Deantoni Parks (drums). Formed following the break-up of Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala's previous band, At the Drive-In, The Mars Volta incorporates various influences incl... More
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  • 2001
  • Jul 30, 2006
  • 2001
  • 2001
  • 2005
  • 2002
  • 2005
  • 2003
  • 2003
  • Jul 30, 2006
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Awards

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  • 2008

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  • 2008

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