Antemasque: Antemasque review – Mars Volta high-flyers fall to earth
Experimental duo go for more straightforward sound, which doesn’t match past glories, writes Phil Mongredien
October 2014
Isaiah ‘Ikey’ Owens, Jack White keyboardist, dies aged 38
Musician known for his work with Jack White’s band, as well as the Mars Volta and Long Beach Dub Allstars, has died
April 2014
RHCP bassist Flea forms Antemasque supergroup with the Mars Volta
Following collaborations with Thom Yorke and Damon Albarn, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has now formed a new band with founding members of the Mars Volta and At The Drive-In
August 2013
Bosnian Rainbows - review
The group practically named in the divorce papers of Mars Volta look on this evidence to be a keeper, writes Malcolm Jack
January 2013
The Mars Volta split up
Singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala calls time on Texan prog rockers, citing lack of interest from guitarist Omar Rodríguez-López
August 2012
At the Drive-In – review
A steaming pot of coffee their only visible stimulant, Cedric and Omar have lost none of their live-wire energy and geeky panache, writes Mark Beaumont
March 2012
The Mars Volta: Noctourniquet – review
Out of a clear blue sky the proggest of prog-rockers have come up with an accessible album full of energy and eclecticism, writes Dave Simpson
July 2009
The Mars Volta
Somerset House, London After a pyrotechnic start, the seven-piece descended into wearisome self-indulgence, writes Paul Lester
July 2008
Rage Against the Machine frontman unveils new band
Zach de la Rocha has announced his new project, One Day as a Lion, which features members of the Mars Volta and Royal Trux
March 2008
The Mars Volta
Brixton Academy, London
January 2008
The Mars Volta, The Bedlam in Goliath
1 star (Universal)
August 2006
The Mars Volta, Amputechtre
Tracks that are almost terse and not in a made-up language? Fantastic, smiles Ben Thompson: the prog-punk pair have matured.
