The Mars Volta

Formed in 2001 after the demise of the Post Hardcore whirlwind At The Drive In by ex-members Cedric Bixler (vocals) and Omar Rodriguez (guitar), who then recruited Juan Alderete on bass, Ikey Owens on keyboard, and Jon Theodore on drums, as well as Jeremy Ward, who contributed sound effects. Whilst other ex-members of At The Drive In continued on the path of the former band with Punk/Emo group Sparta, The Mars Volta expanded their sonic pallette, often venturing into extended free jazz and psychedelic jamming throughout their songs. edit info

Similar Bands: At The Drive-In, Yes, De Facto, King Crimson, Rush

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	The Bedlam In Goliath    01/29/2008	3.8 416 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Amputechture    2006	3.5 569 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Scab Dates [Live]    2005	3.2 206 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Frances the Mute    2005	4 873 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Live EP    2003	4.1 13 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	De-Loused in the Comatorium    2003	4.3 945 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	Tremulant    2002	3.6 229 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic
	A Missing Chromosome	3.4 8 Votes	Rate It Awful Very Poor Poor Average Good Great Excellent Superb Classic

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