The Mars Volta - Wax Simulacra

Music video by The Mars Volta performing Wax Simulacra. (C) 2007 The Mars Volta

[@diegoisarockstar]

Drummer kicks ass

[@blakewarrens3925]

Thomas Pridgen

[@lemwon]

No, he kicks the kick pedal. Smh . . . 😔😔😔

[@howahya]

Thomas Pridgen on drums. An absolute master.

[@TheMetalFreshTiger]

Yeeees

[@breadordecide]

"We're going to write our most likeable song ever."

[@shomest2239]

People are gonna love it

[@gangrenouslimb]

It won them a Grammy 🤷

[@AWACSblue]

so Roulette Dares?

[@victrok5090]

@@AWACSblue YES

[@epsohapshiro]

We need these guys back together.

[@Taboot761]

They’re back together.

[@imsomadgrrr]

Yep. Just made a new song a few days ago

[@guitaoist]

i grant your wish! kzbin.info/www/bejne/harFn2qJm9ioqsU

[@user-pd6ee2hi6l]

Be careful what you wish for.

[@zenny8877]

​@@user-pd6ee2hi6l I honestly didn't mind the self titled that much. Blacklight Shine is one of my favourite songs by these guys now.

[@ThoseLittleVoicesSEVRUN]

Im so sad i missed these guys live in their prime. Its rare to see a band carry this kind of energy. So thankful for their work.

[@bornyesterday8730]

When did you see 'em?

[@ThoseLittleVoicesSEVRUN]

Never unfortunately. Definitely one of those once in a life time type bands though. I don’t think anyone will do what these guys do.

[@johnconnor8937]

They were always good ive but Cedric was hit or miss from what I've heard(i.e. example: the live album) but saw them in 2009 and it sounded on point in my opinion.

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

@@johnconnor8937 I think he was getting into scientology due to his weird wife at the time. Apparently they left that cult and he's back in form though. They're touring now if you weren't aware. Too bad most of us fans are over a decade older now and have lost most of the energy that a youthful crowd gives to good show.

[@1984relax_]

@@ThoseLittleVoicesSEVRUN i saw them on march the 8th 2008 in cologne (germany). it was a one-of-a-kind experience: they played for three hours non stop, as if they were just jamming and improvising an infinite inspired song with parts from their published albums. what about cedric? well, of course is a matter of taste, not everybody likes his falsetto combined with effects. live its definitely different though. personally, i was a die-hard fan back then and enjoyed the whole experience a lot.

[@johnnyscifi]

All of their drummers are phenoms!

[@SurfaceTensionNews]

RIP Jeremy - RIP Ikey - Get Well Soon Juan

[@ItsSomeDeadGuy]

This sounds like the Bee Gees, The Doors, and Coheed and Cambria met in a dark alley one night and the rest is history. AWESOME

[@MrGeoff-iv6re]

Lol I love that description!

[@johnjingleheimersmith9259]

And in that dark alley Omar and Cedric slit all their throats as an offering and raised a demon

[@lucascardozo7656]

Coheed and cambria? Dude get out..

[@zackzallie8735]

I cant stand Coheed and Cambria tbh, but I agree with that statement lmao

[@user-tr3st4ms9g]

​@@zackzallie8735why

[@corpsie666]

2024 anyone?

[@whyme777x]

Y'know, I heard this on the radio, and I wasn't sure if the lead singer was a dude or a gal. This video cleared nothing up.

[@Posit_Zero_Blue]

A "gal"...hahah I think the last time I heard someone actually use that word it was out of the mouth of methed up trailer trash to another toothless gent across a truck stop parking lot. "Wanna smoke rawk with me n' mah gal?" lmao This is why driving thru the fly over states is so much more fun than flying. All sorts of fun experiences that really put you in touch with the soul of americana. lol

[@whyme777x]

@@Posit_Zero_Blue I mean, sure, I guess Cali can be a fly-over state. Sorta hard to drive to Hawaii though ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@twebster179]

@@Posit_Zero_Blue Hey, I'm stuck in MO and I would be glad to drop kick dude back to the caveman days where he would obviously be more comfortable. SHAME on him..

[@dadecountyboos]

Are you ASSUMING THEIR GENDER

[@whyme777x]

@@dadecountyboos You kiddin'? I don't even assume humanity anymore

[@johnfrusciante6548]

There's nothing better than this band and song.

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

rip ikey 😢😢😢

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

still missing you brother

[@yesimtakeoffcantstopmenow2663]

❤️

[@beemerboomer6313]

Sometimes I wish I was older just so I could see these guys perform in their prime

[@foodbag312]

They’re better live now than their prime

[@theMolecularMan]

I saw them in 2005, it was a wild show.

[@TheBlackLotus]

They’re still in their prime! Saw them twice in the past few years and my god are they even beeetteeeer

[@KaRaXiPZ19]

Woke up and my brain was doing the chorus till I reminded myself of the bands name !! This is such a good track 💯💯💯

[@FMeyer-zg5mg]

I cant imagine what a night this must have been, if thats the result at the next morning. 😂 u know i am more the easy like sunday morning guy

[@meeksanimationstudios]

Saturday mornings are better…

[@jumbledmass5754]

Came back to tell yourself I broke in twos, Define the puncture, when will I know to, I found something to shake by the roots, I come along to see what's in your room, The Coma's spending time to answer you, I need something laid out for him, Am I waiting now, Does my waiting howl, Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl. I bring an avalanche of taunted bones, Contaminate your cravings if you choose, To pray something then extra will spill Whom after me form out a content high, Inhale the vapors that will heal your smile, Hope for something to shake by the roots. Am I waiting now, Does my waiting howl, Am I waiting now, Does my waiting howl. Bring me the tame, Witness germinating the child, The word of mouth stutters, Blink at the lonely guise

[@DomFelixxx]

Anyone come back here in 2020? Volta forever !!!

[@MrShinTensei]

Yessir

[@twebster179]

Lizzo's playlist brought me here.

[@bradleywestmann6881]

Hell Yeah Mars Volta are a Good Band ever since When I was a Kid 🤘😁🤘

[@johnr797]

2021 bruv

[@yepdawg17]

Man I am so glad I got to see mars volta before they broke up, that was one of the best shows I had ever seen so sad they're done!

[@violamerjo8800]

damn I was too young 🤬

[@gangrenouslimb]

I saw them open for Soundgarden

[@arlinepink66]

Came back to doubt yourself but broke in two They find it punctual with idle tooth I'll find something to shake by the roots I crawl along the ceilings in your room The cold is spinning thread to answer you I need something made of freewill Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? I bring an avalanche of Toltec bones Contaminated cravings if you choose To play something that aches for a spill Leave out the meat for that contact high Inhale the vapors and let the hangman smile For that something to shake by the roots Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? Bring me the tame Witness germinates in the child That word of mouth stutters Blink at the lonely dice Bring me the tame Witness germinates in the child That word of mouth stutters Blink at the lonely dice (Don't know...) Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl? Am I waiting now? Does my waiting howl?

[@Helaw0lf]

That one time I watched SNL and this band was featured for two songs that night. Epic!

[@xadok]

I wish i was born in the 90s just so i could see a TMV concert at the best time

[@gogogadgetgore1409]

I miss this band so fucking much.

[@inalingthedead]

They're back!

[@BalloonSircus]

This is actually a great video from a great period in this band's history. Definitely, one of their best that isn't live.

[@robertatkins815]

The drums on this are epic

[@CaniVsMek]

The Artist Lizzo sent me here. She said this group is some fire and Im appreciative for the suggestion.

[@zackzallie8735]

Lizzo likes The Mars Volta??? Omg!!!

[@Drumber_medines]

2021 Amo está canción y el Disco. Tristemente nunca volveremos a ver está alineación. Pero en el recuerdo queda. Sorprendemos Omar y Cedric

[@kylepatrickmaducdoc1719]

his voice actually sound like he's a metalhead from the seventies/eighties lmao :) (led zeppelin) and most metal/rock bands from that era..

[@kingscotimus]

kyle patrick maducdoc Led Zeppelin wasn’t heavy metal. Black Sabbath was.

[@patrickraymondvergar]

The doors plus led zeppelin is Mars Volta

[@whyme777x]

Really? I would've gone with Rush, just a good bit faster

[@enentity]

gosh i love this band so much. they're like my antidepressants, lol.

[@Galahad14of13]

One word: Grammy

[@irregularmana6216]

I saw them in 08 in Irvine California....best show I've been to...miss this band. RIP TMV

[@rzta8209]

aanndd they back

[@irregularmana6216]

@@rzta8209 yes they are. Finally

[@SirClerihew]

I heard this place served kick drum. Have I come to the right place?

[@BOOM8883]

Your comment gave me the urge to count the times a bass drum is played in this song. Going to do that someday.

[@EpicGabby24]

all their songs are so good o_o

[@theblablybla]

Just for a few frames, 0:42 to 0:43 has a horse head mask, and from my memory, that wasn't super popular in 2009. New theory: Goliath told them to put a horse mask in the video because they're a *clairvoyant meme-loving fuck.*

[@Jackzill4]

lol you honestly think the horse mask shit is new?

[@Fantomex]

+Jackzill4 It certainly wasn't as big of a trend in 09'

[@ShoopDaWoosh]

You ever seen Cedric's twitter? _He's_ the meme, here.

[@Jackzill4]

SuRa Reaper Wasn't as big of a trend? Neither were cellphones, because they got MORE popular over time. But no, it wasn't new back then.

[@Fantomex]

Jackzill4 Thanks for reiterating what I just said, I guess.

[@epinhervin9355]

I missed At The Drive In and my highschool era at early 21st century 😢

[@sandsce]

This song rocks my world every time I listen to it! a glorious assault on the senses!

[@sta0005]

Karnivool!

[@AVB91]

I got this album when it came out without knowing who they were, just based on the album cover. I wasn't disappointed!

[@Pou-pr9lf7ku9k]

the question that I ask today 13 years later is : where are all of these proshot footages from their shows and stuff? damnnn they look so good to be hidden from the internet

[@boertush]

Before I knew the mars volta I was listening to John Coltrane and I thought that his brand of soloing would sound amazing in a rock band, so thank you mv for proving me right :)

[@marcinbaj3278]

this video combined with this song is absolutely stunning

[@sandsce]

This tune never ceases to blow me away every time I listen to it!

[@renaldosoto1840]

volta have th best bass player in the world

[@youmang]

Juan?

[@laplegua6268]

Flea?xd

[@flkfnd]

The one and only Juan Alderete.

[@boogabuga7657]

He was in a bike accident recently, went into a coma. Hopefully he can make a full recovery.

[@zacharygreenwood7019]

It's perfectly ok if this is all you listen to in a day

[@5ld734]

I have had their songs on repeat all day and I had to stop myself so that they'll sound new the next time

[@Sw33tyizuz26]

Llevo años buscando este grupo, años! !!

[@headbangerkanon]

y se termino hace un año -.- jaja

[@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS]

Effing awesome audio assault. Good things come from El Paso!

[@RobertLock1978]

I like the music, but the lead singers voice is, well, I'm not sure how to put it... it's like he's trying to capture AC/DC singer's voice... it just doesn't work :).

[@BRAVENEWORDERFILMS]

Robert Lock yeah, I appreciate his vocal range. I'll post some earlier work. :-) Ac/dc wishes they could sing this good:D

[@johnarundell7951]

Robert Lock :/ no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, and more no. I guess you mean Brian Johnson not Bon Scott which makes it even worse. No sane person is "trying to capture" the voice of Brian Johnson. For the record 'AC/DC singer' always was and always will be the mighty Bon Scott who is probably turning in his grave right now. Rock In Peace.

[@RobertLock1978]

John Arundell Hehehehe - I got bit confused - I think Brian Johnson is who I was thinking of :P

[@andthemushrooms123]

Aww they all look so happy!!! :D This really made me smile! :)

[@dtsharky]

Wow!! Ya no recordaba esta canción!!! Wax Simulacra es de mis favoritas!! Un buen Progressive de The Mars Volta!!!

[@Agent52k]

Thomas Fucking Pridgen

[@Frawt]

+dedseason Pridgen*

[@faloel]

*Pigeon

[@franksiracusano]

pidgeotto

[@lashdlo]

Pidgey*

[@BTBAM819]

Gracias Omar por existir

[@samus1421]

The Mars Volta Wins 'Best Hard Rock' Grammy for 'Wax Simulacra

[@craftydus5053]

this is a great take on Van Morisson's "the way young lovers do"

[@johnarundell7951]

Crafty Dus Slightly more raucous and hectic than the Jeff Buckley solo version :D

[@lucpawlus10]

badass lineup, great live

[@karlhungus3904]

It never gets old

[@Francisco_DeAguirre]

Lo que hace la bateria en esta cancion es inhumano. Mars volta me salvo la vida.

[@InsaneCombo13]

2:08 John Frusciante

[@andresguzman7167]

Hawkeye... is it you?

[@juancenteno2162]

02:07

[@dizlerimkupsis]

lazer gibi görmüşsün

[@FlamesOfTyphon]

This song single-handedly made me learn drums.

[@trenken]

Yeah fucking good luck learning this one lol

[@Onwaxwings]

2021! Please bring back amazing music like this again

[@JoseEduardo-vt8zw]

Incredible enigmatic voice striking brilliant complex drums jazz various mixes ingenious the vocalist's voice is very unparalleled sensation touches the soul incredible incredible sickles

[@ChadConnor]

Are you feeling alright

[@juanitau2012]

I don't remember where I first heard the song, but I cant believe it was posted 10 years ago , wow, time flies.

[@MaSoisSoful]

EASILY!!!!! One of the fucking greatest pieces of music. No grammy can ever give it such as a status. It is felt and deserved. TMV for life.

[@MrETdubstep]

epic I agree some may be a little different and hard to understand but they are their own genre and that makes them stand out even more, I have been producing electronic music since 2010 and I still love just relaxing and throwing these guys on

[@Frawt]

+MrETdubstep If somebody listens through TMV's whole oeuvre, and doesn't find something to love - regardless of what kind of music they usually like - then I'm sorry, but...I really can't respect that person.

[@nayrtnartsipacify]

this song and all the other ones are the best

[@shanelarue8162]

Underrated song

[@kingscotimus]

the drumming....Holy HELL 666

[@peghill]

Omar is too damm good.

[@growskull]

this needs to be so much longer, such a good setup then it just stops its so sad

[@dreddiemurphy6990]

Yes that's John he played with them A LOT same with Flea. Most their best work on album was with Flea n John in the band.

[@dbeater1]

me and my son love these guys ..right so my wife says hey that mars band has a show in Richmond..we went nuts..fell over each other getting online to get tickets...bam..shit f#*k...piss..it ain't them it's 30 sec to mars...how depressing... she is sooo lucky we had her a long time.

[@HarlanThomas1]

me gusta mars volta... mucho!!!!

[@eam1964]

I love this video! The awesome sneek peek into their journey. ❤ Thank you

[@smproductions7141]

And here I was not knowing this song had a music video for years!

[@Macc2356]

Wow... I've watched this video 20+ times today... Its so freeaking good D:

[@theREALhighnoon]

blunt rolling at 31! keep that head high

[@guitaoist]

i was so pumped when they released this, and im even more pumped for the 2022 release!

[@trenken]

Lol that went well. Its absolutely nothing like anything they did before. Not into it.

[@melpelotones]

thank you mars volta

[@fabiang2007]

Musical Devastation !!!!!!! Awesome !!

[@timgo2]

i wish they still had that drummer! tommy pidgen has gotta b one of the best.

[@seasidestatic]

youre music saved me :p

[@dillywilliewoo]

in this formation the mars volta were on top of the world.i miss thomas pridgen,adrian terrazas gonzalez,paul hijonos :(

[@linoleum9743]

fenomenal

[@badxavier1]

estos mexicanos estan endemoniados y poeseidos por el mejor rock and roll de los tiempos dorados, poseidos por led zeppelin

[@cheloyrock]

solo una obra de arte

[@juanluisgalvezghiggo6618]

i miss you!!!!

[@iAple]

Originally they had recruited Jax from Mortal Kombat to play the drums on this song. Look what happened to him.

[@hurt.cobain]

Underrated fkn comment lol. Here 8 years later to give you your flowers

[@GHOSTMAN262]

This needs way more upvotes and subs.

[@Niafi11]

Please come to Oklahoma Guys. We Love You!!

[@thekillers1stfan]

happy birthday homes

[@cacamaca14]

GAwd DAWMM This music video is dope as hell! It goes so well with the song!

[@Drumber_medines]

Un gran momento de Los Mars Volta

[@Thepikminking111]

Good point.

[@mcory88]

A thumbs up is a middle finger to Vevo.

[@lisalisa4464]

RIP Ikey

[@mikelrhcp]

Omfg the drums

[@Kuntitled]

Some people some weed, others drink beer. I listen to music :D

[@MrShinTensei]

Yessir

[@ajaxtaur]

Beautiful...

[@yescobar1]

Se luce el Batero !!! tremendo tio

[@subsamadhi]

@imrickyduh actually the blunt rolling is at 30. 31 is the dude playing the piano.

[@radioactive1080]

Come back guyss.....pleaseeeee......amputechtureeereeeee

[@dmang3]

The drumming

[@StickManga]

aw ya!!!

[@lorreeandco.7717]

real music