The Mars Volta News: The Mars Volta back with a new album - Octahedron

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I really loved last year’s The Bedlam In Goliath from El Paso’s most formidable rock ansabmle, The Mars Volta. It had everything one could ask from a progressive/neo-pshychedelic record, while John Frusciante’s appearance on the instrumental side, added that special funk souce that eventually made In Goliath one of 2008’s best.

Much to my surprise, I’m given to find out that The Mars Volta is prepping a new album, only a year after the previous one. It even has a name, being interestingly dubbed “Octahedron” in the spirit of band’s symbol-packed discography, and a stable release date of June...