The Mars Volta seems to have a brand new file referred to as Lucro sucio; Los ojos del vacio due out on April 11. The band has been taking part in it in full dwell on their present tour with Deftones, it is allegedly leaked on-line, and now apparently The Mars Volta frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala gave away his personal copy of the file to a meals supply particular person – if the beneath Reddit put up is to be believed. Although I believe we are able to all a minimum of agree that Lucro sucio; Los ojos del vacio is clearly coming quickly, given the hype and the dwell performances.
“In order I am biking towards the vacation spot in my hometown of Ashland, OR, I’m like— that is not a quite common title and I do know they’re taking part in within the PNW. However there is no manner, proper? As I get to the lodge I discover all the tour busses. However— odds or one thing— proper?
“I place a name to Mr. Cedric B. to let him know that his Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich, 3 luggage of lays chips and 1 chocolate chip cookie from Subway have arrived. I wait round outdoors the lodge for a second. Quickly— guess who strolls out in a black Peacoat and blue trucker cap? Instantly I am like ‘it IS you-!’
“I saved it actually cool. Like ice chilly by some means. Handed him the Subway. He should have been in temper and was very heat and approachable. He was stoked I knew who he was. I referred to as him a legend and requested to shake his hand. He was stunned and stated that there are many haters on the market. I despatched my regards to Omar, advised him how excited I used to be for the brand new album and advised him I really like self-titled. Advised him Philo is a superb selection, stated I heard they killed it in Portland the opposite night time. Particularly advised him Equus 3 rips.
“So then he asks me if I’ve a CD participant. I actually at the moment do not at the moment however advised him I might purchase one on the best way residence if I have to. He says ‘dangle on, I obtained one thing for you.’ Cedric Bixler Zavala, one in every of my idols since my teenage years goes inside for a couple of minutes and goes again as much as his room to get one thing for me. I am simply ready outdoors the lodge ready for Cedric to return at this level. Actually a surreal second.
“He comes outdoors once more and says, ‘Here is my private copy of the brand new album. It leaked already, sooo.’
“That is when my thoughts was blown. I thanked him once more. Shook his hand once more, fortunately by no means requested for an image. That was legitimately the best factor that ever occurred to me and man, Cedric actually is a pleasant particular person. Acted like a giant teenager in the very best manner. Tremendous casual and approachable, like speaking to an previous pal. What a loopy connection to make.
“Evidently I actually have to purchase a CD participant now. Will in all probability hearken to it as soon as and by no means once more. It is my most cherished possession. Simply needed to share this with you guys.
“I delivered a turkey sandwich to Cedric, acknowledged him, performed it cool, and he gave me his private CD-R of Lucro on the spot.
“Increase. Life full 
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The Mars Volta‘ full touring schedule with Deftones and Fleshwater for 2025 is as follows. Tickets are available here.
3/4 San Francisco, CA Chase Heart
3/5 Inglewood, CA Kia Discussion board
3/6 Inglewood, CA Kia Discussion board
3/8 Las Vegas, NV MGM Grand Backyard Area
3/9 Phoenix, AZ Footprint Heart
3/12 Austin, TX Moody Heart
3/13 San Antonio, TX Frost Financial institution Heart
3/15 Dallas, TX American Airways Heart
3/16 Houston, TX Toyota Heart
3/18 Atlanta, GA State Farm Area
3/2- Orlando, FL Kia Heart
3/22 Dawn, FL Amerant Financial institution Area
3/24 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Heart
3/26 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Area
3/28 Indianapolis, IN Gainbridge Fieldhouse
3/29 Columbus, OH Nationwide Area
3/31 Chicago, IL United Heart
4/1 Detroit, MI Little Caesars Area
4/3 New York, NY Madison Sq. Backyard
4/4 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Heart
4/6 Washington, DC Capital One Area
4/8 Boston, MA TD Backyard
4/9 Newark, NJ Prudential Heart
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