The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, 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), Linda-Philomène Tsoungui (drums) and Leo Genovese (keyboards, saxophone).
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.
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
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Artists on air on the same radio stations and in the same genres
The Mars Volta members
Current members: Marcel Rodriguez‐Lopez (synthesizer, keyboard, percussion), Cedric Bixler‐Zavala (lead vocals, original), Omar Rodríguez‐López (guitar, original), Eva Gardner (bass guitar, original), Willy Rodriguez Quiñones (drums (drum set))
Former members: Juan Alderete (bass guitar), Isaiah “Ikey” Owens (keyboard, original), John Frusciante (guitar), Jon Theodore (drums (drum set), original), Adrián Terrazas‐González (percussion, woodwind), Paul Hinojos (effects, guitar), Lars Stalfors (effects, keyboard), Thomas Pridgen (drums (drum set)), Deantoni Parks (drums (drum set)), Jeremy Michael Ward (effects, original), David Elitch (drums (drum set)), Blake Fleming (drums (drum set)), Linda Good (keyboard), Ralph Jasso (bass guitar), Jason Lader (bass guitar)
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On the radio
Stations that played The Mars Volta in the last 30 days
- 9×
Jet.FM HD-1 - I Heart Jet.FM
United States · Alternative Rock - 8×
KT-FM - Alternative Everything
United States · Rock - 8×
Eclectic001 Turtle Island Ojibwe Edition
United States · Rock - 6×
Rock The World - Prog Rock
United Arab Emirates · Jazz - 4×
ROCK RADIO AND MORE
United States · Rock - 3×
Milano XR
Italy · Classic Rock - 3×
Play Radio Rock
Serbia · Pop - 3×
Radio Valencia
Spain · Rock - 3×
BumbleBee Radio
United States · Rock - 2×
Labgate Radio Progressive Rock
Canada · Rock - 2×
ROCK N' POP
Honduras · Rock - 2×
WOBN Otterbein
United States · Rock
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