The Mars Volta: New Album, Reunion, and Vulnerability | Apple Music

Members of progressive rock band The Mars Volta, Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala sit down with Zane Lowe to discuss the inspiration behind their seventh studio album, ‘The Mars Volta'.
The Mars Volta discuss what progressive rock means to them and how they conveyed it on this album. Omar and Cedric discuss what it took to get back together after falling out in 2012 and how their emotional reunion shaped the new album. “Blacklight Shine” is the first song on the album and is accompanied by a short-film, the goal of this song and others is to make you dance and cry at the same time. The two also discuss their experience in 'At The Drive-In' and mental health.
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00:00 - The New Album
8:02 - Working Through Vulnerability
17:01 - When Inspiration Strikes
26:10 - The Purpose of the Band
35:40 - Touring Experience
46:14 - Authenticity
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[@garrettbabcock9024]

Omar doesn't age. He's immortal.

[@jglumi]

lol right?

[@archstanton4365]

Amazing isn't it?

[@doyltruddy902]

all it is seriously, is being skinny. when you are overweight, which most older people are with their dad bods, that puts a serious toll on your organs and over time you start to look older. skinnier people just look younger. You can't be that skinny and also drink alcohol or eat bad food - so Omar just lives a very healthy life and it shows.

[@antonimartinez9961]

@@doyltruddy902 Nah you're wrong. I know plenty of thin people in their 30s - 40s that look their age or older. If anything being overweight keeps you from looking like a shrivelled raisin.

[@jimwolfgang9433]

​@@doyltruddy902 you better be wearing a white coat when I see you!

[@THEEArmoredSaint]

Cedric has never looked this healthy or acted this peace-filled. I'm happy for him. I'm happy for both of them. I'm happy for us as fans.

[@ErnestoMike]

He looks horrible, what are you talking about

[@haarmonic]

@@ErnestoMike curious. why do you think so?

[@Japan_of_Green_Gables]

@@ErnestoMike It's not that he looks horrible, in my opinion, but that he is sitting next to Omar who looks like he stopped aging after 2005 or so. Cedric is a 48 year old man, and I find that's what he looks like. His beard has grayed and he has some sun damage on his cheeks and around his eyes. That's it, really. Things also haven't been easy for Cedric and his family over the last 5 or so years. Stress has an immense toll on your body. If he does look horrible, which I don't think he does... it would be understandable.

[@bassage13]

@@Japan_of_Green_Gables Omar looks dangerously anorexic. He needs to eat some meat or lift something heavy. He looks unhealthy.

[@nomo3013]

Doesn't matter what he looks like. The dudes a genius. Just like Omar.

[@RB-nl6qv]

When Zane said he almost had to pull the car over, Omar said "I'm getting goosebumps hearing him say that" to Cedric in spanish.

[@jack.p]

I came looking for this comment. Thanks

[@jessportersolo]

it's so special seeing Cedric so genuinely vulnerable. he seems in such a good place

[@timpeterson175]

❤❤❤

[@matthewp9217]

with age and experience comes Grace

[@DamienAdiaMarassa]

There goes my hero

[@bomnitoperro9422]

@@DamienAdiaMarassa its ordinary

[@almontano8216]

Never heard a band reunite like this band before

[@tuckedinshirt]

Watch me now

[@zeno9962]

all the days of my life, ever since I've been born

[@sebastianbarrios5403]

Hahahahaha great!

[@joshrobledo94]

You’re amazing dude lol thank you for that

[@robertreichenbach635]

That was actually lifted from a hymn sung by Jim jones congregation, not originally written by Volta. Fun fact

[@luchogz]

Man, when Cedric talks about that moment where Omar came and see his kids...

[@ewiemama]

“Music is the best way to decorate time”. Geez, man, Cedric really has a way with words. What a beautiful soul he is.

[@anthony_mundane]

Gotta thank Zappa for that quote though...

[@glom_gazingo]

@@anthony_mundane “Music is how we decorate time” is a quote attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988).

[@anthony_mundane]

@@glom_gazingo Hmmm interesting, thanks for the correction. Wonder who said it first though, Zappa said "without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid" in 1989. Dunno if Zappa is a Basquiat fan, but I do know ORL is a big Zappa fan :)

[@holliegalati5097]

Acknowledgement to Chrissie Bixler Zavala for being the real hero here and helping TMV make it back to us all! 🙏💗

[@holliegalati5097]

"Read the Letter Cedric!!!" 💗

[@slytherinda4669]

what did she do?

[@adamadeptus3686]

​@@slytherinda4669 She encouraged Cedric to read the letter from Omar that would later enable them to reconnect and put the past behind them.

[@Japan_of_Green_Gables]

Chrissie is a champ. Her and Cedric have not had the easiest lives over the past six or so years. They both have a lot of guts and strength -- especially Chrissie, but that's not to say Cedric doesn't have tons too. As a small side note, though, Chrissie didn't take both of Cedric's last names. Her full name is Chrissie Carnell Bixler.

[@LaGuerre19]

Came here to say this! Mucho thanks to Chrissie

[@TR6-2.0]

“There is nothing you can say that he said. There is nothing you can say that won’t make me love him.” - that’s love.

[@jimmyoct87]

I love how much Cedric’s appearance has changed over the years and Omar looks EXACTLY the same 😂

[@jaunty_tunes]

Veganism or baby blood

[@DoctorRapper]

Except that he’s bald under that hat

[@jasason10]

Cedric has kids

[@artdamages]

omar is puertorriqueño so ofc

[@kraftmacaroniandbeez]

i remember an old interview where someone (maybe even cedric) referred to omar's creativity as a leaky faucet: "the water's never gonna stop, don't worry, you should be the one worried you'll run out of buckets" ❤️

[@exooxe6449]

It’s crazy I remember being 15 and listening to deloused and it basically changed my life. To this day I still love TMV specially those first two albums, they take me back to a crazy time. It’s weird seeing this interview and seeing how different they look, reminds me it’s been 20 years since that time in my teenage years, time flies.

[@6kine6tic67]

Dude! Same! I was thirteen 👊🏻 you rock bro!

[@reneeb6411]

Did you listen to At the Drive in?

[@exooxe6449]

@@reneeb6411 yes, TMV is a whole different trip though

[@lessthanpinochet]

Same. Bought Deloused the week it came out in 2003

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

Me too,..i remember i was 12,.13,..and the guys were new,..saw them live in rockpalast,..u can find the video,.live germany 2002,..the show was unbelievable,.the crowd was shocked,.the stage presents was soooo weird,..afterwards o bought TREMULANT EP,..and then deloused and my journey starts

[@evilwarnings2419]

One of the most beautiful friendships ever.

[@baileybayer9462]

One of the most beautiful and authentic musical bonds ever to exist. I'm in tears

[@BrandonBakerMONOMATIC]

This is the single best interview I have ever seen. By a very, very long shot. All three parties were completely at the top of what it means to be present, honest, and genuine, while also being intelligent and revealing about interesting subject matter. I have never seen this interviewer before, but he blew me away. I must say it again, this is the best interview I have ever seen. I love this band and this interviewer fellow is by far the most brilliant interviewer I have ever witnessed.

[@BrandonBakerMONOMATIC]

I literally cried tears when Cedric did. It got me. Really hit me hard too.

[@ethanwbs2952]

@@BrandonBakerMONOMATIC zane lowe seems to be a super genuine and hard working music journalist, got an honest love for the people he has the pleasure of speaking to.

[@pitpride1220]

Zane and Strombo are the absolute best of music journalists.

[@ewiemama]

100% agreed. Such a beautiful thing. I wish I could surround myself with people who speak so honestly and eloquently. I’m in tears and I now love this band more than I ever have.

[@robypal97]

I like the Nardwuar interview haha

[@narrativasavulsas]

What Cedrid is explaning about Omar reaction to seeing his sons in 15:50: in portuguese we say "Quem beija meu filho, minha boca adoça" which can be translated to something poorly written like "Who my son kisses, sweetens my mouth. Cedric found the strongest of purifications. 😢

[@donaldstrubler3870]

"I'm making a lot of tracks... because I'm alive and that's happening..." Omar inhabits the role of the Tao

[@tinyykidd]

When Cedric cried, I cried bc I can honestly relate so much. Something about becoming a parent just puts certain things into perspective. Especially if you were in a dark place (mentally like I was) your kids can really do you some good. So glad to hear their friendship is stronger then ever. Love these guys and this band so much!

[@lamecasuelas2]

And you can see Omar holding back the Tears ay the same Time

[@el_chingon_brian]

Totally agree with this. There’s something so powerful and so deep that these kiddos pull out of us to be better and heal internally

[@thecookreporting]

If you've never known love and then have a child, it's powerful

[@romulocasas4906]

I definitely teared up with him as well

[@futuregootecks]

same, that was really intense and i felt it through the screen

[@graphicatharsis]

"People are looking to sometimes attach something that helps them decorate time and I think music is the best way to decorate time with." is simply beautiful and poetry that we'd expect coming from Cedric.

[@rotarychainsaw]

I appreciate Omar leaving some song ideas in the ether for the rest of us.

[@MrWilliamwade]

Mars Volta has been my favorite band for decades. I’m here for the transformation.

[@guitaoist]

15:00 Wow Cedrics kids meeting omar and their chemistry brought them out of their funk! Amazing

[@flmalegre]

How do I hug someone through a computer screen asking for a friend

[@guitaoist]

@@flmalegre vr

[@mikesw3ll153]

The more I listen to this album the more I love it .It's got so much weight and layers to it

[@higgaroc]

It’s so beautiful, so many layers to encounter

[@REALwoombath]

The whole two

[@Nick-Nasty]

Absolutely

[@lamecasuelas2]

Yeah, It takes a while to begin to appreciate It.

[@Gypsyblood777]

Ya same its really grown on me but it made me feel things I wasn't ready to feel 😭

[@cobrakaiX]

I’m 42 and grew up loving rock bands like Pearl Jam, AIC, Soundgarden, STP, Tool…too many to count. It was such a special time to grow up followed by lots of horrible bands that were nothing but derivatives. The Mars Volta was the first and really the only “rock” band that brought back that special feeling in my adult years.

[@horsthorstens3056]

Well said, I’m at the same age and felt absolutely the same.

[@BTBAM819]

12:07 - Amo como se quieren estos dos. Son un dúo único. Vaya regalo que nos hacen con su música.

[@billepperson2662]

3:15 "You don't find your audience, your audience finds you" Wise words by Gary Gersh. For anyone who doesn't know, he's the person who signed Nirvana to their major label deal @ Geffen & later, Mars Volta to theirs @ universal...

[@LexTNeville]

Thanks Bill!

[@Luca84v]

That’s true i found them back in 2004!

[@billepperson2662]

@@Luca84v I was lucky enough to see the original lineup in 02' (& caught them on nearly every tour since), they sounded like an entirely different animal with Jeremy Michael Ward doing his thing. Something truly unique... Seeing them live Frances era was also practically a religious experience

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Tbf, I don't think Omar and Cedric had a very hard time getting their next project signed after the success of Relationship of Command

[@lessthanpinochet]

✡️

[@0nearmedbandit]

This video makes the concert in Dallas last night hit different. Having them back after a decade, and seeing them last night for the first time... it's so emotional for me.

[@jglumi]

It was epic

[@Rige10]

Sounding better than ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@mikebrunch]

Beautiful show.

[@xannie7511]

It was my first time seeing them ever! :)) they were broken up by the time I really got into them and I had no idea that ATDI was their other project and I had listened to them for years! I hope I get to see them again

[@0nearmedbandit]

@@xannie7511 Nice! i've been a fan since like 2006, but by the time I started concert hopping was more like the 2010s and so I never got to see them either. I'm glad theres so many people out there who like them as much as I do. I'm always surprised, and emboldened by this. Their music has always spoke to me and they are easily on my top 10 bands, and probably my favorite 'prog' band. I plan to see them if they come back through as well.

[@gregferreira7244]

SOMEBODY GIVE THIS HOST A RAISE!!!! Realest interview ive seen in a minute. 👍

[@takisnotdead]

Growing up, other kids, teachers, aunts, uncles, everybody thought that I was gay and on drugs. Hearing Cedric say that everybody was saying the same about them, especially since they've been my absolute idols for most of my life, it feels good in such a special way.

[@cygnusl.a4180]

Was not expecting to cry 😢!!! Thought that would only happen in concert... THIS IS BROTHERLY LOVE.

[@dshrute6622]

For quoting purposes: "anything that takes the air out of a room and makes you feel like you're in the trailer of your own movie...that's proper pop music" -Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Apple Music Interview, 2022. A necessary citation to keep in our pockets.

[@jayneilson7267]

I couldn’t imagine, in my wildest dreams, a better interview. I have NEVER felt like I knew much about these guys. Been a massive fan since prior to Deloused. Gosh I love this. I can barely describe how much I love this.

[@jlouiseknust]

This

[@ewiemama]

YES!! I’m in tears and I feel like this is one of the most important pieces of commentary on human existence I’ve ever been a part of. Like I actually feel upset that I can’t be there speaking to all three of them experiencing this moment.

[@LieLikesMusic]

So cool to see these guys coming back. Another album in one or two years perhaps? I can only wish

[@squonkydog6259]

Lie I miss your videos come back pleeeeeease

[@gameover313]

I can not express how much I love these guys. They gave me so much in life with their music and art. Thank you so much Omar and Cedric!

[@NZMPlays]

got me crying again, thanks boys. Ced and Omar, youve been family to my ears for decades. Thank you

[@StefanWalczak]

This interview was amazing in showing us their friendship and gives an awesome understanding of their philosophy and process. Album is really amazing and these guys just doing them will always turn out great.

[@YouFeudTV]

What a boring generic safe comment.

[@StefanWalczak]

@@YouFeudTV are you giving my comment a Pitchfork review? Lol okay bro.

[@stormgreenway7277]

@@StefanWalczak Pitchfork reviews like: great comment, 5.1

[@StefanWalczak]

@@stormgreenway7277 😂😂😂

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

@@StefanWalczak More like...... Is this joke as obvious to me as it is to you? Anyways. The joke is bitchfork review.

[@rocketoil]

Is crazy seeing these enigmatic personalities in this stage in this time

[@DCUPPS]

this album was almost EXACTLY what I wanted to hear from them. Left me wanting more like it. Can’t wait to see where their hearts take them!

[@PowerBeeEngine]

110%

[@trevorkobe]

This conversation was great. Thank you Zane, Omar, and Cedric.

[@jaerockets]

Cedric & Omar's music and interviews have done more for me than any therapy or medicine I've ever used. I struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, and that leads to a lot of guilt, shame & self hatred. Omar has always had a way of tapping into the subconcious and tapping into new ways of thinking and I am grateful to be able to heal through his music 🫶🙏

[@irregularmana6216]

I see them in 3 weeks. It's been 10 years since I've seen em live. I feel so young when I listen to them

[@NightEmbers]

"Primal scream therapy only works so much" geez that's gonna stay with me forever

[@raindaresmusic]

wow this is incredible. love these guys. i got to meet cedric in 2016ish in portland at the restaurant where i was working, and he was one of the coolest guys i've ever met. thank you for this conversation. if you ever see this, cedric, thank you so much for that, and the show the same night. it meant -- and still means -- so much.

[@daryldingman9293]

One of the best interviews I've seen in a long time. It's so beautiful to see how much growth has transpired between Cedric and Omar as human beings and with their art. Truly amazing individuals. Zane knocked it out of the park.

[@Sergeant666]

So happy at the return of the Volta! Going see them tomorrow night and will drive 6 hours just to see them again.

[@m4tts359]

Incredible interview. Not even halfway finished and I’ve had many emotions just hearing these conversations. These guys are truly incredible,

[@theDegausser]

TMV have been with me so long, and through so much, even my eyes teared up when Cedric spoke about having Omar over for the first time again and seeing his kids. Music is one of the only things we have left that truly connects all of us. You can tell they truly love each other and only want what's best! So glad to see them both thriving.

[@dpadillaalmonacid]

I never thought Mars Volta would make me cry, but they did. Great great interview, such a pleasure to listen these two

[@ptys.]

Zane can lay it on a bit thick with the praise sometimes but I get it now. He nailed this interview, deepest I’ve heard these guys get. I maybe understand the approach, he has a short window on the deep dive, he just goes for it. Sink or swim. Should only be reserved for the best acts though. 🤩

[@kepler16b]

One of the greatest interviews I’ve ever seen. So emotional and cathartic.

[@AnimangaluVa16]

i saw them in concert the other day and it was incredible and the best performance i ever saw. the reunion has made me so happy

[@angelasterixifyed]

Just saw them in México. Cedric was the sweetest. Great performance.

[@screenheads3812]

I hated this album the first time I listened to it, but now I love it. Probably listened to it 20 times in two weeks

[@krich7581]

At the drive in and TMV are two of the greatest experiences in music ever . So glad these two are back at it

[@AbigailButcher]

This was incredibly beautiful. I’m so happy that they have reached this place and I’m grateful that they shared this with us.

[@coffinhunter30]

Love these guys! My personal favorite musicians of all time.

[@NadirtineZ]

Same here ❤️

[@lynxcore]

me too, i'm so happy they're back

[@danielvasquez2835]

I love Omar Rodriguez Lopez and Cedric Bixler Zavala and The Mars Volta and all the music and film projects they create There is a great sense of pride I feel being born and raised in El Paso Texas that only they could understand and connect with I’m so excited that they reunited my musical dream came true

[@mutilux9302]

I could watch this interview over and over. It's so insightful on so many levels.

[@capyxx04]

The Mars Volta is my favorite band since 2006, this is hands down the best interview I've seen from them. I love these guys.

[@stevenkoscielniak3021]

What a wonderful interview. Thank you for showing your souls in this interview and album... the record gets better every listen.

[@wyattstephans1718]

I’m so happy they’re doing well. Props to the interviewer for doing such a fantastic job.

[@anjy2l332]

I love the heartfelt condescension of the Mars Volta. "You keep using that word, I do not think it means what you think it means."

[@nevercanyoucant]

I love these guys so much and am so happy their friendship is in such a good place. Beautiful and truly inspiring

[@bonniefinleyanimation]

I'm finally watching this after being up front in Denver. Thank you, Omar and Cedric. We all really needed that. 💖

[@eotvosdearcadia]

This interview is awesome. I really love the way that all of them talk about the past, the present, the music, the feelings. I was a big fan of Mars Volta in that years and now i'm so happy for their return. The new album is amazing!

[@vonsopas]

It's not coincidence that I came because I am such a huge TMV fan and ended listening for some good ol' therapy. Glad to see my youth idols are, like myself, caring for their mental health too. It takes huevos for going out there and being vulnerable.

[@itzelortega4877]

This is so beautiful, i remember waking up, going to the washroom, entering KZbin and reading "Mars Volta 11 min ago" and thinking " i died and went to heaven." I dreamed about that day for about ten years. Omar is beautiful and Cédric is too, they are artists and I'm very happy that Cédric remembered that and it's no surprise that Omar is so grounded and has grown so much and is so mindful and i just want to add that Bosnian rainbows is one of the best albums ever made, thank you so much! ♥️ Thank you both for being a part of my growth. You actually are an important part of my life, and the love of my life ♥️🐈 my two year old cat, is actually named after Cédric, so yeah, i love you guys i love all of your projects together, you might not even read this but, still, i love you, thank you!

[@TheRHSman]

Zane, been listening to you for years. The moment you acknowledge how hard BUT how important it was to see your shortcomings as an individual when you became a father hit right in the feels! Real life, biggest, hardest man struggles (and I am sure women have theirs too!)

[@mathewbuendia1038]

This was an absolutey beautiful interview! So glad I got to finally see them

[@Sergeant666]

The bashfulness at 51:10 is SO endearing. To think that musical magicians that have been legendary for SO long and still have that level of bashfulness is crazy to me.

[@TheWayfarerFamily]

Yeah right. So cool. It’s great when these hugely successful people remain grounded and human with utmost gratitude and humility.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

I think part of the reason is that their music is so idiosyncratic. since the beginning they never really expected people to like it

[@adamregan4921]

Wow, such a rich and deep interview on many levels. "What's meant for you, will only be for you" ..... This interview was meant for me!

[@iemisebastian]

I love these guys since 2000s , they made just pure Art , I love everything they do

[@ebanizalex]

Wow, I’m only 14 min in, and I would have never thought I needed this. Talking about fatherhood, family and friendship in such a healthy way. TMV got me through some hard times and I didn’t realize they still are.

[@briancherry8088]

I was taken aback by the shortened songs released as singles before the album released. I was amazed how concise and catchy they were. It reminded me a lot of Delouced with their short memorable songs. But, really I am just so happy to have a new Mars Volta album. Thanks guys!

[@iksajotien]

I just love those guys since I was 15 and I'm never gonna stop. Thanks for this incredible discussion.

[@lb2696]

I see a lot of negative comments about the album, so I want to say, while the album isn’t what I would expect or the direction I would imagine wanting to hear, I think people are too harsh. It’s an interesting album, and it was the one they needed to make in this moment. Not every album is for everyone in every moment. This one might not ever be for you. But that’s ok.

[@IFP.249]

for me, im just really happy to see two of my idols being in a really good place, or at least thats what it seems.

[@MW-hz9kb]

they must be getting deleted or something because all I see is a ton of exaggerated praise

[@mattd1659]

Exactly. I didn’t like the album on first listen, because it wasn’t what I thought I wanted - I wanted mad guitar freak outs. But I’ve listened to it 5 more times now and love it

[@joshviggiani9844]

And people will always be making comments that you will never agree with, and THAT'S okay.

[@jetcheneau5811]

I don't know what anybody expected. This album seems like a logical conclusion to all their musical efforts over the last 10 years.

[@nigroplus]

Extraordinary interview, the place where Cedric and Omar are right now is reflected in the new album. One of the best albums of Mars Volta discography, slow and energic, minimal and complex at the same time.

[@travisstewart8655]

it's a masterpiece

[@evilcameron666]

@@travisstewart8655 100%

[@thetrentmeister]

This interview is the best thing I’ve watched for a long time. Thank you.

[@onearmedscissor4122]

I always loved the Mars Volta lyrics and AtDI before that. The poetic feel they always have. "Starting with gibberish and then putting words to it" (17:12) answered, at least in part, how the lyrics come about and sound so weird and enlightening at the same time. Thanks for taking up Mars Volta again!

[@williamluciano]

When I heard they got back together I got emotional, they are so talented and they make great music together. I'm so happy

[@riveraart]

Love >Love>Love>to Mars Volta. Incredible band and incredible human beings

[@robosing225]

Im old and when my friend showed me this band i fell i love with their music. This is such a treat knowing so many others found them too and they are appreciated and loved for their genius musical creations they've released over the years.

[@mandarinskies3303]

This interview was such a treat to watch. Love them even more now.

[@nickleknickerbocker2957]

THis is one of the most beautiful interviews ever. Wow. Powerful. Human.

[@chasingforeverbb]

im crying yall so happy for the boys.

[@chasingforeverbb]

the concept of burnout as an artist is put on such a poignant display from the exchange at 43:30 is one of the most important things to be aware of if you're going to make music for life.

[@michaelkaiser8694]

I’m so happy. Album is perfect. Stoked to see them again in October.

[@Croot_Music]

This interview reminded me why I look up to these guys so much

[@natronbetticus]

thanks so much for this - such sweet people talking about real stuff and having fun. their reaction to the compliment about flash burns was beauty. have a good day out there, people

[@NightOfTheRevolution]

Its crazy how you can tell just from their body language and how they are so attentive to the other while hes speaking how much they love and care about each other. Theyre not just best friends-- theres a soul bond there. Ying and yang.

[@vicentehervis1119]

😮S

[@diegodeluna4059]

Amazing interview and an emotional one... had a smile seeing my favorite band this whole interview 🙏

[@henryobrien7135]

I absolutely love Omar's answer around 20:00. Very happy to hear his ego is in check

[@_himesama]

wow, omar is so beautifully thoughtfully spoken

[@snarfbomber298]

First they melted our faces then they melted our hearts.

[@patrickbeckschaefer1079]

The Weird Thing is, that the last 4 LPs - incl. this one - were released exactly in the first phase of breaking ups, the last Relationship ended abruptly and pitiful after 12 years sadly. But again, your Music helped me really out to get over my most difficult Time. Everything on the new Record is fabulous, even the Release Date was like perfectly chosen and all of my sadness somehow became as Golden as the First Month of Autumn. That's where I can really Appreciate such a thought through Art Concept even with mindful coloration. And being the Legasthenic I am or was I can (again) confirm the Matching Artwork in Relation to the Music. Seen You in Berlin 2000 something on the Bedlam Tour and was soo Happy not only seeing you Live, but also one of my Idol Drummers (from which there have been 3 only in TMV alone from 6 total) Mr. Thomas Pridgen. I Loved the Chaos and it's Timing but I'm really Glad you have come back after this long Time and try to get Tickets for June in Germany. God Bless You All.

[@rxdoom1194]

Beautiful interview man. Real men cry. Bless TMV.

[@softhands3394]

These x2 provided me the soundtrack of my life and i am eternally thankful

[@scottowens368]

I am SO happy to see these two together again, making brilliant music. Great interview too.

[@Theworldisatlarge]

The emotional rollercoaster that I’ve lived finding the balance of feeding my art and living my responsibilities of existing with family and friends reminds me of what they’ve gone through.

[@dannyaxelsunday]

you're not alone in that struggle. it's a ruff time for artists.

[@Gerardomanns]

We are so lucky to share the same age with these amazing musicians. ❤

[@lauraheredia.tridual]

I love them! I'm so glad they are together again, they inspire me a lot, the album is amazing and this interview showing such a strong friendship and vulnerability, it is hard to feel all that pressure, but they are finally back :')

[@Gabo112310]

One of the greatest rock bands I've been fortunate to listen to and experience in live concert.

[@Buckle89]

God I’m so excited to see you live in October. It feels so appropriate with how well life’s been lately for me