Best Quote of the Week ~ [11/18/12]

          "That’s what I think the function of art is: It creates a mirror and you’re supposed to better yourself and you move and you grow, in the same way that personal relationships do or romantic relationships do. When you look at it that way, then everything you’re doing, as long as it’s helping you, prepares yourself for death, which means becoming a better person, and letting go of all the ego trips."

~Omar Rodriguez-Lopez (from CityArtsOnline Interview 10/19/12)

Mars Volta On Hiatus, Bosnian Rainbows Shine

          Omar Rodriguez-Lopez has decided to put his baby, The Mars Volta, on an indefinite hiatus and it has been so since September. However, the as working Omar has created a new band, Bosnian Rainbows, along with fellow Mars Volta alumni Deantoni Parks on drum, Teri Gender Bender of Le Butcherettes as lead vocalist, and Nicci Kasper on the keyboard. Bosnian Rainbows is touring right and performing all new material! After listening to a few of their songs I can honestly I love this new band and wait to hear more. Omar remarks that this band is actually a band and that he is not "dictator" here but a team player--there a collaborative effort here. It's a bit sad to see Mars Volta on hiatus, but everyone is working on projects and Bosnian Rainbows one hell of a start. Check out videos and pictures of the band after the jump! Go now; they're awesome!

Also, check out a full interview with Omar from CityArtsOnline.com in the source.

UPDATE 1 (2/19/13):
Mars Volta has officially disbanded. Cedric Bixler-Zavala gave a statement few weeks ago. Truly sad, but this is how things are sometimes. We do have the awesome Bosnian Rainbows to look forward too, as well as something from Cedric in the near future.


SOURCE: CityArtsOnline

The Mars Volta's New MV: The Malkin Jewel (LIVE)

          Check out Mars Volta's new Music Video for The Malkin Jewel It's a stunning 15 minute live version of the song! The last half is new chill song that song that is seamlessly blended into Malkin Jewel. Watch it below. Hit the jump for a special video!

Noctourniquet Now Available

Pick it up today

          Noctourniquet by The Mars Volta is now available and if you preordered it, you get an awesome t-shirt of the album's cover. That's it. The album sounds great! Click me for track listing and singles.

Zed And Two Naughts By The Mars Volta

          Check out another great song from Mars Volta's upcoming album Noctourniquet: Zed And Two Naughts. Also, remember to preorder the album here!

Zed And Two Naughts by The Mars Volta from Noctourniquet

Enter Mars Volta's New Single: The Malkin Jewel

          Mars Volta released there new single, The Malkin Jewel, for their up-coming album Noctourniquet today (err, I guess that was yesterday, now). Also, you can pre-order the album from there website. For $29.99 (+shipping and tax) you can get the album (both physical and digital[mp3]) upon release, a T-shirt upon release, and the single as soon as you order it. Hear the single below or go to their website here.

Pre-order Noctourniquet ($29.99)

The Malkin Jewel by The Mars Volta from Noctourniquet

Noctourniquet Is Mars Volta's Next Album

Noctourniquet's Cover Art

          Today Mars Volta announced the name, Noctourniquet, and date, March 26th 2012, of their next album, as well as the track list. I'm super excited about this album. I can't wait to hear more. Check TheMarsVolta.com and back here for more details in the coming weeks.

Amazon Link: Buy Noctourniquet

Track Listing

1. The Whip Hand
2. Aegis
3. Dyslexicon
4. Empty Vessels Make The Loudest Sound
5. The Malkin Jewel [Live Music Video]
6. Lapochka
7. In Absentia
8. Imago
9. Molochwalker
10. Trinkets Pale of Moon
11. Vedamalady
12. Noctourniquet
13. Zed And Two Naughts

First Listen of Noctourniquet brought to you by The Rolling Stone.

UPDATE 1 (3/6/12): Added links to the singles. Click on them to hear the song. Plus more artwork.

UPDATE 2 (3/14/12): The release date has been pushed up a day to March 26, 2012!

UPDATE 3 (3/22/12):  Listen to entire album direct from The RollingStone website!