The Mars Volta - Viscera Eyes (Yahoo! Live Sets)

[@spazemunky]

How lucky are we all, that these musicians found each other?

[@MPrint67]

How unlucky are we that they lost Jon Theodore, then Pridgen, then started making obscure space-punk.

[@JoshAintSoCool]

@@MPrint67rip ikey Owens ❤️

[@writingalias4401]

This drummer has the perfect mic set up or something. Those tones are more crisp than fresh squeezed lemon juice.

[@Cargo_Life]

+Writing Alias Eww it sounds so pooty and poppy needs some rasp and thud

[@AldermachXI]

+Writing Alias Nope. The Mars Volta were simply gifted with two of the best drummers in the world during their stint...John Theodore and Thomas Pridgen.

[@AldermachXI]

***** lol yeah...but those other guys don't count. Theodore and Pridgen are two of the best drummers ever. May not play for the most popular bands...but read up on them. They're highly regarded drummers.

[@dementedmidget05]

"those other guys don't count", u dumb or something my guy? brush up on your Deantoni right quick

[@JAGNFL]

Realzi Yeah Jon Theodore will always be my favorite. His latin roots made his beats more unique and groovy. Pridgeon is the man, but I feel like he tends to fly off the handle. Their albums with him were too frenetic if you know what I mean. They lost something special when Jon left. But he's the new Queens of the Stone Age drummer, so it's all good.

[@olye65]

The energy of this band is fucking incredible

[@ikeute]

This band is crazy awesome to see live. Something I will never forget.

[@KGBDrums]

One of the greatest bands to have ever formed!!

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

Agreed. I have friends that are nuts about the grateful dead. This is my grateful dead.

[@KGMogadingoane]

@@nayrtnartsipacify 😂🤣 lmao

[@dayra6425]

What’s crazy about this band is they own a bar in El Paso and you can just go right in and they’ll be sitting In there I saw them there at least 50 times

[@clapadamclap]

fun fact, they had a generator hooked upto Pridgens kick pedal, and it was powering the whole gig..

[@sanitallica]

Another fun fact, he's naturally left handed, but plays it as a right handed drummer.

[@noahh2338]

He is a beast!

[@hectorsanaifric343]

@@sanitallica Another fun fact: Metronomes practice to Thomas Pridgen to get tighter

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

Hes great but deantoni parks is nother level

[@NaeJoy]

@@nayrtnartsipacify all TMV’s drummers have been phenomenal in their own unique ways. I prefer not to rate them against each other

[@matthewseelye122]

I know everyone is talking about Thomas, but we can all stop for a second and realize Omar's solo over of the verse kicks raw ass, seriously probably my favorite live solo of his.

[@davidlee4903]

tell me you have watched the barakaldo cygnus solo

[@Pickleccine]

That drumming was OTHERWORLDLY. Thought bro was gonna burst in flames in those last seconds!

[@maurotruscello1065]

Every Pridgen's beat is like a bomb exploding. Amazing.

[@bhekumuzigwala]

One of Omar's greatest riffs!

[@billbishopboyiscool]

This riff vaguely reminds me of Rush's Show Don't Tell. I really like both riffs and you don't hear chord sequences like them too often.

[@Onamorata]

Coming back to this whole set years later, but man the fill that Thomas starts at 4:44 and ends at 4:51 going over the bar line into the accents of the B section of that solo, and the look of “FUCK YA” on Omar’s Face is so genuinely awesome

[@seanturpin01]

Almost brings a tear

[@Childofbhaal]

New Mars Volta is so lame and boring. Theodore and Pridgen brought so much energy to the band

[@stephanfischer]

@@Childofbhaal “We’ve been warning you guys, we were saying ten years ago that the most revolutionary thing we could do was make a pop record,” says vocalist Omar Rodríguez-López over Zoom, repeating what has almost become a slogan in the promotion for the new album. He sees it as just another step forwards for a band who have always valued constant progression. “We’re in our mid-to-late 40s and you can’t just still be doing the same shit, expecting to wear an old t-shirt that doesn’t fit any more.” ✌🏼

[@stephanfischer]

@@Childofbhaal Don‘t get me wrong. I love all the Volta records. They were all great, and all the drummers (Theodore, Pridgen, Elitch, Parks) were amazing. We have the records, we have the recordings, the live shows. We could see all of that while ist was happening. You had to be there, or you missed it. That‘s just how live goes. That being said- I really love the new record. It is really good! You should give ist another chance! Maybe you should listen to ist for WHAT IT IS, not for what you WANT IT TO BE. Volta was always about moving forward, about innovation. And I willing to be on this journey, wherever they go.

[@AL_KING777]

TP always ends up back on the 1

[@melicanpelican8962]

Their playing brings me temporarily out of my bouts of depression

[@scottheins]

Pridgen's overflowing power held in the tightness of this groove is unbelievable

[@bwilliams2886]

Nothing but pure talent for sure!

[@catshumpcats3]

R.I.P Ikey.

[@Luism-tz2ey]

***** :/

[@bbaud2]

I will never get tired of watching this performance!!! Everyone on stage is just f*ing badass!!!

[@NotYourBiggestFan]

Is there anything better than 6:10 Juan & Ikey cheering Thomas on like proud parents at a soccer game?

[@JordansAnalysis]

Wow, this is an insane performance. Thomas Pridgen is a beast

[@papamidnight7216]

The guitarist is a beast!

[@tolask8]

Thank You "The Mars Volta" for saving my life, and my sanity, so many times..

[@dandacgds6157]

so true 👌

[@daffyshakilfur3563]

Back when they starting getting some popularity in earlier 2000s my friend begged me to check them out. He kept saying the drummer will blow your mind. I was in to a lot of stoner rock at the time, more chill stuff. I saw this show was coming on tv so DVR it and when I finally brought myself to watch it I was pissed at myself for holding out so long on them. Immediately I became obsessed and still love and admire their style today.

[@darkcrim7397]

All of their drummers were amazing

[@nbieghler]

@@darkcrim7397 absolutely, there isn't a single bad one. And I say this as a drummer who is critical of other drummers.

[@galaxydynamite7769]

cedric’s dancing always gives me life

[@Skragglymooogly]

Thomas Pridgen stick change at 5:17, very slick! Brilliant.

[@Kaphaus]

2:05 That dude is loving The Volta

[@scoress6]

Cannot WAIT to see em for the first time in June this year

[@RexKramerDangerSeeker]

Thomas Pridgen is phenomenal live. I've seen him 3 times with his new band The Memorials

[@Me_preppy]

Jose Alderete's timings are so insane , this coming from a coexisting drummer

[@davidlee4903]

Juan Alderete*

[@giljuwu9728]

Man. You can't be a slouch playing with a drummer like that. Juan is a beast.

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

@@davidlee4903 no is Jimmy aberte

[@gruwer92]

THOMAS GODDAMN PRIDGEN !

[@Giostarship]

At 6:00, I love how Cedric is telling the camera guy to shoot the drum solo, not him just standing around. lol

[@yaknjorgl]

One of the best songs ever ...goddam

[@bernc8202]

sayWHAT?

[@yikinchankawil]

Juan Alderete rules!

[@RockDamnPoet]

and he's bass solo!!! :D

[@alejandrobizowner]

Is that you juan??? Hmmm cause i agree with you! BOOM

[@ann6671]

play this on my funeral, dance like there is no morning and knock over my gravestone named: TMV, ice cream & my skateboard

[@xadok]

I feel you

[@JordansAnalysis]

This is hands down one of the best videos you’ll see on KZbin

[@douglasmcginn7084]

It's nice to see Moss from I.T. Crowd branching out.

[@RadonX9]

Douglas McGinn Omar Rodriguez Lopez: Gadget Man

[@khempa1786]

¿Por qué la gente está tan tranquila? Quiero decir, ¡por favor, están tocando Viscera Eyes, rompan algo! En Argentina seguramente quemábamos un patrullero con esta canción (? jajaja.

[@IxNergal]

coincido! pura energía y ellos como si nada!

[@circusong]

Exacto !

[@agustin.rivas_]

Mestraña, alta adrenalina (?

[@obedluna8082]

Aristogato Ellos pararian de tocar son Como fugazi Les gusta el order en el publico

[@khempa1786]

Lo agarro de los pelos a Cedric y lo meto al mosh, fue.

[@ArmenianBlueberry]

I just spent the past hour and half watching this over and over, it's by far the best live show I've seen by The Mars Volta, such a fun show to watch.

[@WendzDarKnight08]

You can’t properly head bang to this music, back then you just let Mars Volta take you into an acid induced trance like coma where the riffs, vocals and beats take you for a ride.

[@resipsaloquitur13]

My favorite part of Mexico. Right here. 100% I wish everyone could see what we see.

[@caioandrade2899]

holy guacamolee this is so groovy

[@MW2multikillSNIPA87]

That pridgen lick at 2:58 was clean

[@boxingfan5742]

I was lucky enough to catch them at Fillmore in Miami Beach with my son, feels like about 10 years ago and I was going pretty nuts in the pit. I didn't follow them closely enough to know if this is the complete original line-up (obviously the guitarist and singer are) but this band has always been incredibly special, gifted and unique. I think they may always go under the radar for the masses of rock fans because they are just levels and levels above what most people are willing to try to wrap their heads around but I, for one, have a tremendous respect for them playing to their potential rather than dumbing it down for the masses and commercial success.

[@xadok]

This was worded amazingly and I completely agree

[@martycollova6649]

Blessed to be around for the era of the mv ! Best ever

[@adopmor]

what an amazing drummer. Incredible.

[@xxczerxx]

One thing that has me coming back to tmv's music constantly is that I have zero idea what any of their songs are actually about. Especially this though, given that it's mostly in Spanish.

[@caityjamie580]

ikey owens ! powerhouse

[@zombijack]

Got heavy goosebumps from that drum solo, so good!

[@hurtado.S_88]

Something about this performance even today I cry for no reason at the epicness

[@jeffernoodle8652]

Same

[@harshman121092]

Dude that shuffle drumming is incredible. Like how?

[@lukerocheleau9173]

I still can’t believe this song was written in a porta potty , mind blown.

[@Genesis817]

Pridgen was an animal in Volta. He still is but he had such a sick presence when he was with them back then.

[@zinxd_b]

Omar and Larry Lalonde share a special spot. greatest madmen you never focused on.. also shout out to thomas and jon the best drummers ever to be fired. fuck furthermore R.I.P. IKEY.

[@mKragh92]

The Yahooo in the end, was really the icing on the top...

[@tomomyuu]

i watch this so many times the damn yahoo at the end still gets me lmfao god this performance!!!! ugh pridgen on those damn drums!!!!!! yeah 🤙🏽

[@alexismon5992]

This performance is just simply THE SICKEST SHIT I'VE EVER LISTENED TO

[@CristianHernandez-ik1ft]

Best line up!

[@brandongarcia1994]

Mars volta for life!!!!

[@everethwilkins7076]

I swear to god that fucking "Yehiwwww" at the end kills the whole vibe

[@stephenowen3383]

I agree but I find it really amusing

[@clarenceparents222]

Best drummer ever in my opinion

[@narekasadorian]

The rhythm section is sooo tight - the Pridgen era of MV was amazing

[@shiftleft]

If only this group of muso's minus Ikey (RIP) could get back together. They have a very special synergy!

[@robloo7521]

They're back!

[@cjk310]

Wow. Omar is a beast on this. Pimpin it.

[@vidarkorsbergdalsb1467]

This is Mars Volta at their best

[@ronrock9688]

Not from this earth...incredible...

[@jairgovi]

Chimba los Voltaaaa, espero que vuelvan a reunirse saludos desde Colombia

[@soy_mateo2]

sabor latino carajo! increible omar, increible the mars volta

[@brandoncawley3814]

This is one of the grooviest songs I’ve ever heard

[@adamblanco8306]

“It’s like some sort of CONCERTO!”

[@icecreamthunder3948]

Adam Blanco i love that movie

[@nbieghler]

Ugh that single stroke snare roll.

[@CP-kb1du]

Seen these guys in 2006 open for the Peppers .. been a fan since this is a Killer Track ,,

[@Easyplease93]

their best times. biggest band

[@LaGuerre19]

Lmfao at those subtitles... 0:48 "Cedric singing in foreign language" 3:38 "(howling guitar music)"

[@Collinoeight]

I met him like 3 days ago before his new band played. He is awesome. They are awesome. ...I'm pretty sure at one point, his drumset actually orgasmed from how hard Thomas Pridgen was fucking it. Literally. Literally.

[@FANNNEL]

This is music!

[@camilolepe2233]

suenan muy bien. que guitarra dios

[@woobiehastelly]

1:56 is super fucking impressive from Cedric, he went from fairly low range to such a high one.

[@johnsummers9660]

This song always gets stuck in my head.

[@philjohns6361]

The Drummer is IT! What is IT? The Drummer!

[@marsvai4801]

PLEASE COME TO BRAZIILLLL

[@christianmanuelmiletti1553]

Son increíbles!!! cuando veo shows en vivo veo quien pincha la barca en el escenario, hasta la marea de gente calma queda asustada.

[@spooks8878]

this song goes so hard

[@DH-tn5xl]

@ 2:57 : Voice in kid's head: "Jon Theodore is better than T Pridge." kid disagrees.

[@landonech]

hahahaha

[@geriw8412]

Dave Hutchings ??? what? corny

[@mrwong7574]

Jon theodore is better lol

[@antshaw8326]

@Vicente René Yes JT is the best drummer in the world period!

[@crissy8185]

I cant wait to to to see them in July!!

[@caliautomagazine4386]

THESE DUDES GO HARD!

[@LorriSanga]

So much swag

[@jcbsplace]

Mind just blown

[@canaldoclaytao]

I just love this song

[@APR944]

They are fkn Insane!!!

[@evanwolf6618]

Or is it possible that they are very , very sane ?

[@Tokenmatt123456]

Why would you argue over a masterpiece such as this?

[@LittleDinkens]

If someone told you to make a band that couldnt/ shouldnt ever be covered because theyre just so out there on their own plane of existence you would make the mars volta

[@IgloMoatilliatta]

miss yoooou !!

[@InsomniumX]

Pridgen NAILED the encore.

[@OrganicGonzalez]

They are still my favorite band and every time I've seen them live they are bad ass..

[@sashestone5277]

Que bonito canta Amanda Miguel 😍

[@illicitdolphin]

I freaking love them!

[@doesdocemonos4915]

No maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameees! So fucking intense! tanta libertad! Viva The Mars Volta!

[@AnthonyColomboAppliedMath]

this band is just unbelievable. one of the most purest idealism in music.

[@NoSebastian]

Un placer para mis oidos

[@turyiy]

viva mexico god damm mars volta i love you

[@Jumpinjahosafa]

They tear it UP in this song holy fucking shit

[@cr-cn4ky]

This is a great rock tune!

[@holleryband]

Great drummer guys!!!

[@sharpbandit]

awesome, one of my fav. of that CD ;P