The Mars Volta

They are a rock band from El Paso, Texas, that was formed in 2001 by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez(guitarist) and Cedric Bixler-Zvala (vocalist). Their style incorporates various influences including progressive rock, experimental rock, jazz fusion and Latin/Salsa into their sound. In 2009, they won a Grammy® for "Best Hard Rock Performance" for "Wax Simulacra" and Rolling Stone magazine named them, "Best Prog-Rock Band" of 2008.