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Formed by guitarist/composer Omar Rodríguez-López 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. Ona mission to "honor our roots and honor our dead", The Mars Volta made music that fused the Latin sounds Rodríguez-López was raised on with the punk and underground noise he and Bixler-Zavala had immersed themselves in for years, and the futuristic visions they were tapping into. The albums that followed were one-of-a-kind masterpieces, their songs of breath-taking complexity also possessing powerful emotional immediacy. After the group fell silent, a legion of devotees (including Kanye West) kept up an insistent drum-beat for their return. Now-a year after 'La Realidad De Los Sueños', aluxurious 18-LP box-set compiling their back catalog, sold out its 5,000 print run in under 24 hours-The Mars Volta are back.
Throughout their career, The Mars Volta have brought played many famous venues to capacity, like Tabernacle in Atlanta and Terminal 5 in New York.
Only seen the Mars Volta one other time but the show they put on tonight was absolutely incredible. They sounded and performed so beautifully that it just hit on a different level. This was a masterpiece and thank you Omar and Cedric so giving us a show of a lifetime. Forever TMV!!
I’m a sucker for live events so I expect certain things from all departments during . From a person who does operations in an arena environment, safety plus customer service is a must . And the palladium exceeded both of these . Easy to get in, safety was number one because you never know now a days , and the ticket takers plus ID staff were all friendly . A++
Amazing, amazing band. Crowd was also great and just an amazing experience. Have waited for these guys 11 years to see them live again and did not disappoint.
Perfect performance. Sound like their albums, no chit chat, they just play. Also, love the jam sessions in the middle of their songs.
So glad the Volta are back! Everyone was amazing! Love Teri too!!
I really enjoyed the show. The Mars Volta is an amazing band and the show was fantastic.
Hands down the best concerts this year! Maybe best shows ever. I went both nights in Seattle. Amazing, spectacular. This band is magical. Intelligent. Improvisational. Emotional.
I’ve been waiting for this gig for years! It was absolutely incredible! Can’t describe it with words. My Apple Watch started freaking out as my heart rate had gone rapidly up mid-way the show. So, that says it all!
For several years I was unsure if The Mars Volta would ever return so I jumped at the opportunity to grab tickets. This was an amazing experience. The band was great and incredibly talented. I can't help but feel like the sound was off at times. I wanted to feel the drums and percussion but they often felt washed out by guitars but that is really the only missed opportunity in my opinion. Can't wait to see them again.
You can tell that they have matured and settled down a bit. The Mars Volta now and the band they are on tour with, you feel as if each member is no better than the next. Sonically they compliment each other so well. Two straight hours of rocking tunes, eclectic jams and good vibes. This could have been in the 60's even. Excellent show.
They were outstanding. They played beautifully. The performance was great. Sound was amazing.
Amazing live. A vibe from start to finish. Wish they sold all their past CD's. I bought the bucket hat but it's a little tight. They only had one size.
Bands aren't this good very often. And they're at their best. They sound great, they look great, they're playing great songs. Go. See. Them. Live.
TMV did not disappoint for a second. They were absolutely amazing, sounded perfect and I wish I could relive it over and over again
This show was absolutely amazing! Omar & Cedric are on top of their game, and this concert was all that I expected, plus more! The rest of the band was equally top notch, and I can’t wait to see them live again soon.
I have no complaints about the service of the venue or anything of that nature. It has been 14 years since I saw the Mars Volta at the Aragon and I was very excited. As a guitarist I enjoy Omar the most out of the band but love them as a whole. The guitar was somewhat audible for the first few songs and then I could rarely hear it at all. I even moved from being up against the barricade after a while to check if my position was affecting the sound. Whoever ran sound for that show ruined possibly my last chance to see one of the my favorite bands. The performance was great but I couldn’t hear the part I love most. I was severely dissatisfied.
Venue wayyyy over capacity, literally no standing space, no proper AC running, horrible sound quality, and security guards who find it necessary and okay to push people standing ‘in their way’ around. Had to leave after 10 minutes, and four tickets went to waste. Been to several thousand shows in my lifetime all around the world, and never ever had an experience like this. Will be avoiding Aragon Ballroom shows from now on.
I'm not gonna write a whole big thing. Nobody that is even remotely interested in attending one of these shows needs a review to convince them to go. I'll just say this... I have seen them play every show they have ever played in Chicago and this was by far the best one I have ever seen. They are playing and singing at their best and I would 100% catch them again on this tour if I could.
Didnt like the setlist but felt like the concert dragged.
The Mars Volta show succeeded all my expectations. Sound was great and they gave it all in the presentation. It’s a show everyone should see.
