The Mars Volta Announces North American Tour Following New Album Release
In an exciting development for fans, The Mars Volta has revealed dates for their upcoming headlining North American tour. This announcement coincides with the launch of their latest album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio, marking the band’s ninth studio effort.
Tour Details
The tour is set to commence on October 25 in Dallas, Texas, and will continue through November, concluding with performances in California. Key stops include:
- Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA – November 26
- Riverside Municipal Auditorium, Riverside, CA – November 28
- SOMA Concert Hall, San Diego, CA – November 29
Recent Collaborations and Musical Evolution
This tour follows The Mars Volta’s recent stint as special guests alongside Deftones during their 2025 North American tour, which ended in Newark, New Jersey, on April 9. During this time, the band featured Teri Gender Bender, known for her work with Le Butcherettes and Bosnian Rainbows, who contributed backing vocals.
New Album Insights
With Lucro Sucio, The Mars Volta aims to captivate audiences with a rich 18-track electro-jazz experience. This project represents their third release since reuniting in 2022, following a notable hiatus that began in 2013 when founding member Cedric Bixler-Zavala left the band.
The Journey of Cedric Bixler-Zavala
Bixler-Zavala’s departure was influenced by his involvement with Scientology, which began when he met his now-wife in 2009. He has openly discussed how this experience contributed to personal challenges and ultimately affected his relationship with bandmate Omar Rodríguez-López.
In a 2023 interview, Bixler-Zavala reflected on this tumultuous period: “Friends and family were supportive at first, if that was going to be that thing that worked for me. But some were vocally opposed.” His commitment to Scientology generated tension within the band, contributing to their split.
Reconciliation and Growth
Despite their differences, Bixler-Zavala and Rodríguez-López have since reconciled, allowing space for healing and collaboration. Bixler-Zavala stated, “Omar allowed me to come back in and make amends, to own up to my past bull—.” The challenges of their friendship underscored the deep emotional bonds formed through their musical journey.
Rodríguez-López expressed his concerns about Bixler-Zavala’s wellbeing, crediting the healing process to love and patience. He remarked, “I think you have to love the decisions you’ve made, even when you’ve been wrong.”
Conclusion
As The Mars Volta embarks on this new tour and shares their innovative musical ambitions, they also reflect on their past challenges and personal growth. Fans can look forward to not just the music, but the story of resilience that accompanies it.