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The mars volta - Cicatriz ESP + Improvisations - Live at Lowlands (part II)

Line up, live Lowlands 2003:
Cedric Bixler-Zavala : vocals, lyrics
Omar Rodríguez-López : guitar, producer
Isaiah « Ikey » Owens (2001-2011) : keyboards
Juan Alderete : bass
Jon Theodore (2001-2006) : drums

TMV @ Lowlands I (Roulette Dares), here: http://youtu.be/iFz4lXK2lFw
TMV @ Lowlands III (drunkship of lanterns), here: http://youtu.be/2o9bHpojAgw
The Mars Volta - Cicatriz ESP live: http://youtu.be/zRL2pl0SwVM
The Mars Volta - Drunkship of Lanterns - Live: http://youtu.be/BnnBDisCcYs

The Mars Volta was an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band's final lineup consisted of Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction), Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), Juan Alderete (bass), Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez (keyboards, percussion) and Deantoni Parks (drums). The band formed following the break-up of Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala's previous band, At the Drive-In. They are known for their energetic live shows and their concept albums.
In 2008, they were named "Best Prog-Rock Band" by Rolling Stone magazine.
In September 2012, it was announced that The Mars Volta had entered a hiatus, with Rodríguez-López and Parks forming a new project, Bosnian Rainbows Four months later, the band announced their breakup. Bixler-Zavala and Alderete subsequently formed a new band, Zavalaz.

The Mars Volta était un groupe de rock américain(El Paso, Texas) formé en 2001, jusqu'en 2013 autour de Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez et Juan Alderete . On les classe plus généralement dans le rock progressif, comprenant également des influences jazz, punk, funk metal, latines et psychédéliques. Sans aucun doute, l'un des meilleurs groupe de rock au coté des mythiques Led zeppelin,Pink Floyd, Syd Barett,Yes,King Crimson,Santana..........).L'inventivité, la créativité, l'énergie de The Mars Volta transcende cet héritage des 70's et 80's en un groupe résolument unique et actuel.




from: Jave Arias Monteagudo