The Mars Volta

The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock group formed in El Paso, TX, in 2001, by guitarist Omar A. Rodriguez-Lopez (b. September 1, 1975, Bayamón, PR) and vocalist Cedric Bixler Zavala (b. November 4, 1974, Redwood City, CA). They incorporate various influences including post-hardcore, jazz fusion, psychedelia, funk and salsa into their sound. They are characterized by their energetic and improvisational live shows, as well as their concept-based studio albums. Read more on Last.fm