The Mars Volta frontman Cedric Bixler Zavala had quite a night on Twitter. His ramblings focused mainly on the truth about The Mars Volta, who are apparently not on hiatus, but instead are no longer a band at all. Omar Rodriguez will focus on Bosnian Rainbows, while Cedric is apparently going to start a new group. I would suggest At The Drive In would get back together, but given that Sparta is in the studio and Bosnian Rainbows are on tour… no.
It honestly sounds like Omar and Cedric had some head butting. Rather than summarize, see all his words for yourself after the break. (The other person is Ikey Owens, former TMV keyboard player.)
Thank u 2 all VOLTA fans u deserved more especially after the way u rooted for us on this album. I tried my hardest to keep it going (cont-)
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
But Bosnian Rainbows was what we all got instead. I can’t sit here and pretend any more. I no longer am a member of Mars Volta. (cont-)
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
I honestly thank all of you for buying our records and coming to our shows. You guys were a blast to play in front of
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
@cedricbixler_ hopefully one day we’ll all get back together again
— Free Moral Agents (@freemoralagents) January 24, 2013
Thank u a million times over for ever giving a fuck about our band
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
For the record I tried my hardest to get a full scale North American tour going for Noctourniquet but Omar did not want to.
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
@cedricbixler_ are we on break? This explains so much.
— Free Moral Agents (@freemoralagents) January 24, 2013
All I can do is move forward with my music and just be happy that mars volta ever happened at all. God Damn we had a blast. Thank u again
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
I just feel really guilty for not even really saying the truth because a hiatus is just an insult to the fans
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
To all our fans all over the world thank you for giving a fuck. You all ruled! I don’t think ill ever hear a fist full of dollars the same
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
My record will see the light of day soon and I’m excited because it sounds nothing like my previous endeavors.
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
And no I’m not joking about any of this, I owe it 2 u guys to all fans to be serious about this
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
Thank u to all past members who helped Volta along as well. we blasted through like a comet and left our mark!
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
If u ever see me in person and want to know why I’ll tell u my story
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
Please just be happy that it happened at all remember all the opposition we were met with for just starting a new band back in 2001.
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
Cedric then RT’d:
@cedricbixler_ i’m going to a Bosnian Rainbows show, ill sneak up see Omar n demand to know y he is being a dictator he promised not to be!
— Desi (@BeDeRo88) January 24, 2013
SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE VOLTA FANS WHO FLOODED WARNER BROS FACEBOOK PAGE AND GOT NOTHING IN RETURN! I was honored by this guys! ThankU
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
And for the record I’m still in love with ATDI. Proof was in MY performance. I would never get on stage if my heart was else where. (cont-)
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
I have cancelled shows before for knowing full well that my heart was not in it at that moment. Why? Because its an insult to the audience
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
And later, Thomas from the Fall of Troy and Chiodos said this:
@cedricbixler_ I’d kick out some jams with you anytime my dude… As for passion, your performance in ATDI did say a lot compared to Omar’s.
— Thomas Erak (@Thomas_of_Troy) January 24, 2013
@cedricbixler_ And many thanks and praises for your passion and creativity in all of your endeavors. A big inspiration on my own adventures.
— Thomas Erak (@Thomas_of_Troy) January 24, 2013
2 be clear I’m not angry I just wanted to be honest with the people who have allowed me to make a living playing music.
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
What am I suppose to do be some progressive house wife that’s cool with watching their partner go fuck other bands? We owe it 2 fans to tour
— Cedric Bixler Zavala (@cedricbixler_) January 24, 2013
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