the name "mars volta" in every language mean by far the most amazing band ever. so amazing they are their own genre. even more amazing that no other band ever could fit in the mars volta genre.
by Xephon April 14, 2004
Most amazingly diverse band on earth, full of great fcuking music, actually creating their own genre of music. Look up " At the drive in" for more info
by Razor burns June 27, 2005
Two individuals, Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, from El Paso, Texas. The band originally formed after their Post-Hardcore band, At The Drive-In, went on an "indefinite hiatus".
Their music is often classified as progressive rock, with heavy punk, jazz and Latin influences. They are known for their wild, energetic, and highly improvised live shows, cryptic lyrics, and use of ambient music to help establish mood.
The Mars Volta is not the entire band. It is only Cedric & Omar. Omar writes, arranges, records and produces all of their music. Cedric writes all of the lyrics. The music is then performed by what Cedric & Omar call "The Mars Volta Group". This includes Isaiah Ikey Owens on Keyboards, Deantoni Parks on Drums, Juan Alderete de la Peña on Bass, Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez on Percussion & Synthesizers, Adrian Terrazas-Gonzales on Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet and additional wind & percussion instruments (2004 in studio, 2005 in show - Current) Pablo Hinojos-Gonzalez on Guitar & Sound Manipulation.
The Mars Volta have released the following CDs:
Studio Albums:
- De-Loused In The Comatorium (2003)
- Frances The Mute (2005)
- Amputechture (2006)
EPs:
- Tremulant EP (2002)
Live:
- Live (2003)
- Scabdates (2005)
Compilations:
- A Missing Chromosome (2005) (Distributed Only To Radio Stations)
Their music is often classified as progressive rock, with heavy punk, jazz and Latin influences. They are known for their wild, energetic, and highly improvised live shows, cryptic lyrics, and use of ambient music to help establish mood.
The Mars Volta is not the entire band. It is only Cedric & Omar. Omar writes, arranges, records and produces all of their music. Cedric writes all of the lyrics. The music is then performed by what Cedric & Omar call "The Mars Volta Group". This includes Isaiah Ikey Owens on Keyboards, Deantoni Parks on Drums, Juan Alderete de la Peña on Bass, Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez on Percussion & Synthesizers, Adrian Terrazas-Gonzales on Flute, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet and additional wind & percussion instruments (2004 in studio, 2005 in show - Current) Pablo Hinojos-Gonzalez on Guitar & Sound Manipulation.
The Mars Volta have released the following CDs:
Studio Albums:
- De-Loused In The Comatorium (2003)
- Frances The Mute (2005)
- Amputechture (2006)
EPs:
- Tremulant EP (2002)
Live:
- Live (2003)
- Scabdates (2005)
Compilations:
- A Missing Chromosome (2005) (Distributed Only To Radio Stations)
by Gregk. October 23, 2006
Best band to form from a breakup in a long while. Plus the intense sound will keep your heart racing while Cedric's lyrics rival the mad genuis of Les Claypool's.
"Was he robbed of the asphalt that cushioned his face? A room colored charlatan hid in a safe? Stalk the ground..."
by Dan Schnur January 30, 2004
The absolute most kick-ass band ever to be around. Their own style of original music. Real music that is shunned by MTV pissers.
by Ja April 22, 2004
young adolescents that excessively listen to the mars volta until they start to dress like the band members themselves.
by dinkydoodles May 28, 2006
-Hey Brian, did you hear about these guys the Mars Volta who transcended genre?
-Yeah Steve, i heard they're fuckoff amazing.
-Yeah Steve, i heard they're fuckoff amazing.
by davey January 26, 2004