The Mars Volta "The Mars Volta" apparel From the moment they burst

From the moment they burst onto the vibrant Silver Lake scene in 2002

the song's verses and bridge were rewritten and re-recorded because of similarities to lyrics from "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

plus an extra 12' gatefold vinyl of alternative versions and remixes

That speaker-destroying opening riff is unstoppable

The Mars Volta "The Mars Volta" apparel From the moment they burstBreaking a decade of omert, The Mars Volta reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with an eponymous track that radically reshapes their paradigm. Formed by guitarist composer Omar Rodrguez Lpez and singer lyricist Cedric Bixler Zavala, The Mars Volta rose from the ashes of El Paso punk rock firebrands At The Drive In in 2001. On a mission to honour our roots and honour our dead, The Mars Volta made music that fused the Latin sounds Rodrguez Lpez was