Editorial Note – Soraya Alcalá
The Mars Volta’s return with a career‑spanning tour reinforces their position as one of the most disciplined and inventive forces in progressive rock. Their ability to revisit two decades of experimentation without nostalgia demonstrates a rare artistic continuity—one that challenges audiences to engage with complexity, intention, and a sound that refuses to settle.
© Soraya Alcalá · Original Editorial Note
The progressive rock innovators return with a major tour across the United States and Canada
LOS ANGELES, CA—
The Mars Volta announced they will return to the stage this fall for a run of select North American dates. The tour follows a groundbreaking year for Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala, who spent their previous trek performing their critically acclaimed ninth studio album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos Del Vacio, in its entirety.
The upcoming September run that begins on September 8th in Ventura, CA will see the band bringing their legendary, high-energy performance and career-spanning setlists to intimate theaters and massive arenas alike. A major highlight of the tour includes a special appearance in San Antonio, TX, where the band will join My Chemical Romance at the Alamodome, followed by a closing performance at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville on September 20th.
Their 2025 tour was hailed by critics and fans alike as a «spiritual experience,» featuring flawless, extended improvisations that transformed the studio recordings into a «director’s cut» live performance. This upcoming September run will see the band continuing that momentum, with a mixed set list from their 9 studio records.
Released in April, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos Del Vacio marks a bold evolution for the band, distancing them from their post-hardcore roots in favor of a «psychedelic fever dream» reminiscent of Kid A. The 18-track double LP is a masterclass in genre-bending, seamlessly weaving art rock and neo-psychedelia with immersive synth soundscapes and swirling vocals. Deeply connected to the duo’s El Paso heritage, the record juxtaposes intricate Latin jazz and Caribbean rhythms against a tense, electro-industrial backdrop, creating a subdued atmosphere that intermittently explodes into the band’s signature «controlled chaos.»
Tickets for the newly announced upcoming tour will be available starting with an artist presale on Wednesday, April 8 (10AM Local). The general public on sale begins Friday, April 10 at 10:00 AM (10AM Local). Tickets available here: https://www.themarsvoltaofficial.com
