We all knew about John and Flea playing on records, but there is a line where Omar mentions that they got connections to rick rubin to record Deloused because of RHCP. and they were a crazy risky band that people were unsure of before this.

They also went on tour with RHCP at their peak of popularity.

I guess my point is, I always just figured RHCP were just fans and helped a bit but I'm starting to wonder if they basically were a major reason for their success as a band

On Wikipedia it says 11 February, on RateYourMusic 1 march, which one is correct?

I know that the 1st pressings of Tremulant and Bedlam have etchings on the dead wax, but I was wondering if any of their other vinyl have funny messages etched into them. If you have any copies or just remember anything let me know!

Since their return, the live shows are all played 1 step down from the original keys of the songs. I know a lot of poeple don't notice/care, but I coulnd't help myself.

So I took this show: https://youtu.be/28xor2jrN68 which I believe is the only pro-shot from their return, and transposed the audio so all the songs are in their original key. I understand why, but the riffs are so iconic in their original key, and I wanted to hear how their new sound/band is when hearing the songs in the original key.

Here's the result: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10YdVCXn2PgiFg78Yejpc-s7-ENDAPIPn/view?usp=sharing

I think it sounds amazing. I may try this for the new album, but for now I am loving listening to this show in the original key.

I’ve only seen

Recently started listening to The Ramrod Tapes and absolutely fell in love with Orchestrina and Postulate, which made me want to go back and revisit that era and man, there are so many great ideas on this album and I really wish that it wasn’t made during such a tumultuous time for the band. Aegis and Dyslexicon masterfully blend rock and electronic influences. Imago and Trinkets Pale of Moon are so subdued which is rarely put into practice with these guys. Cedric lays down some really clean vocals throughout the album. Zed and Two Naughts is a killer finisher.

Yeah, there’s some stinkers too. I can’t stand The Whip Hand or the title track. In Absentia is just way too messy and discordant for me, and I say that as someone whose bread and butter is noisy and discordant.

Personally I would love to see them revisit some of what they were going for with this album now that Omar and Cedric are in a much better place mentally. Thoughts?

There were many memorable moments throughout the whole documentary, but one stuck out the relatively the most ( aside from the live footage) on how well it was told. It was the moment after Amputechture and the buildup was about people coming in and out of tmv that caused a strain and whatnot( from what I remember?) And as the music and tension builds up, it breaks to “Teri” a beautiful and candid TGB. I was cool to get some clarity on it all

is anyone willing to sell their copies? If you bought the box set, it comes with two “single” LPs, of the Deloused recordings of Eunuch and Plague. Anyone willing to sell theirs? Thanks !

If there was a band that effortlessly blends prog rock, Latin rhythms, punk, but ALSO stoner metal chugs, I'd be so happy.

I got a complete box set i am looking to sell. It's mostly still sealed. It was sent as a replacement for issues with my OG purchase which had issues with some disks. Most of those discs were replaced with singles but at some point they said fuck it and sent me a second box set. Opened items did not meet my standards but may meet yours.

Got the original shipping packing and can re-shrink wrap it for security in shipping. You pay shipping.

WILLING TO NEGOTIATE PRICE. Willing to trade for used 4090 rtx.

Number of opened items 11/57 albums

Opened items

Box 1 Self titled

Box 2

Omar and John You're Welcome

Box 3 Woman gives birth to tomato Equinox Cellphone bikini

Box 4 Roman lips A lovejoy Zen thrills Chocolate hormone parade Is it the clouds

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Sorry if this was already posted here…

Does anyone have English subtitles for If This Ever Gets Weird?

Thank you so much in advance…!

This has been in the works for a while now, but it's finally definitive to where I can tell you guys about it. I've helped organise a student film festival in January 2025, and we are screening Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird as part of our program!! For anyone who is UK based and missed their chance to see it on the big screen, come along! I'll have more information and a link to buy tickets soon but for now mark it in your calendars. Tuesday 28th January 2025 at Phoenix Arts Centre, Leicester.

Some things I’ve collected over the years. I started off as a fan of randomly coming across the ATDI stuff when One Armed Scissor was on the airwaves . I had no idea what the lyrics were or who the band was and only was able to catch the chorus where I erroneously heard “get away get away!” ( I must have been in 7th grade) it wasn’t until some other friends reintroduced to ATDI and the newly formed Mars Volta and have been captivated since. I’ve caught shows from early Volta post Jeremy Ward onwards, Omar’s side projects, Cedric solo tour with Zavalaz (first time meeting Cedric), Ikey’s solo stuff ( been fortunate to meet outside the venue he played at, RIP) and the ATDI reunions at Coachella and in San Francisco. My love for this band is immense and because of them, it’s opened my eyes and ears to do things have been inspired by. Anyways here are some items from left to right!

ATDI mini cd w/ Rasuache and Chanbara (fantastic cover art with mijo Bixler), Paul’s pick from a tour, Thomas Pridgen’s drumstick from a tour, two USB with Amputecture, GSL Free Moral Agents (Ikey’s side project) promotional piece, classic Mars Volta digital Tarsiers tshirt, pewter spider belt buckle, my new Omar signed Hunters in Heels photo book, The Sentimental Engine Slayer tshirt and poster ( I’ve misplaced the movie currently after a recent move) a bootleg LP of a 2003 live performance at Lowlands Holland. I have other stuff not pictured mostly lps and cds let me know if yall have a question on something and I’ll do my best to answer!

Roulette Dares into The Widow. The spiritual peak of early Volta. What an incredible concert to capture.

Just received my signed Hunters in High Heels photography book that Omar released.

Most progressive mars vollta album. Every album has throwbacks to the past with fusion, punk, rock or classic rock. This album is the most forward thinking futuristic album they have ever made. The fact most don't like it it proof of it being a truly forward thinking and futuristic album. Where as most volta albums you can draw comparison to other bands, this album you truly can't pinpoint it to anything other than it being a truly fresh and original experience.