Best The Mars Volta Podcasts (2024)

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #15: In the Year 1985 2:14:49

20h ago2:14:49

2:14:49

In episode 15 of the Stairway to Eleven podcast, George, John, and TR take a deep dive into the vibrant and eclectic music scene of 1985. The trio explores how the albums of that year shaped the future of rock, pop, and beyond. Join them as they revisit the moments that made 1985 a pivotal year in music history. Whether you're reliving the magic or…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #14: The King of Rock 'n Roll - Elvis Presley 2:34:05

1M ago2:34:05

2:34:05

In this special episode, we are joined by our good friend and Metalheads Podcast alum, Jay. We dive deep into the life and legacy of the one and only King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley. Join us as we explore Elvis' incredible journey—from his humble beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his meteoric rise to global stardom. We’ll discuss his ground…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #13: The Best of the Best of the Best Albums 2:14:02

3M ago2:14:02

2:14:02

In the latest episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR explore the world of compilation albums that capture the essence of legendary artists. Each host shares their favorite "best of" and "greatest hits" collections, celebrating the tracks that define the legacies of these musicians. The episode is a vibrant celebration of iconic tracks,…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #12: The 1975 Roundup 2:10:54

4M ago2:10:54

2:10:54

In the latest episode of Stairway to Eleven, George, John, and TR take their listeners on a nostalgic journey through the rock albums released in 1975. As they settle into their discussion, they reminisce about the iconic bands and groundbreaking albums that defined the year.By Stairway to Eleven

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #11: Devin Townsend Project, Humble Pie, The Tea Party 2:07:11

5M ago2:07:11

2:07:11

Welcome to the 11th episode of the Stairway to Eleven rock music podcast, where we venture into the vibrant sonic realms of three extraordinary albums: Devin Townsend Project's dynamic "Addicted," Humble Pie's enduring classic "Smokin'," and The Tea Party's enigmatic gem "Splendor Solis." Join us on a voyage through these diverse yet equally enthra…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #10: King Crimson, The Sisters of Mercy, The Cult 2:06:40

6M ago2:06:40

2:06:40

In episode #10 of the Stairway to Eleven podcast, the hosts discuss another three iconic albums: "Red" by King Crimson, "Floodland" by The Sisters of Mercy, and "Electric" by The Cult. The episode touches upon the progressive rock brilliance of King Crimson's "Red," the gothic and atmospheric elements of The Sisters of Mercy's "Floodland," and the …

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #9: Motley Crue, Yes, Blue Oyster Cult 2:47:50

7M ago2:47:50

2:47:50

In the latest pulse-pounding episode of Stairway to Eleven, our hosts take listeners on another journey through the realms of rock history. From Motley Crue's defiant rebellion in "Shout at the Devil" to Yes's heaviest rocking album at the time, "Drama," and the cosmic mysteries woven by Blue Oyster Cult in "Fire of Unknown Origin," each album is d…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #8: Joe Satriani, Porcupine Tree, Queen 2:53:31

8M ago2:53:31

2:53:31

In this episode of the Stairway to Eleven podcast, the hosts dive into the realms of instrumental virtuosity, progressive rock, and legendary anthems as they explore three seminal albums: Joe Satriani's "Surfing with the Alien," Porcupine Tree's "Stupid Dream," and Queen's "Innuendo." From Satriani's mind-bending guitar solos to Porcupine Tree's at…

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The Butcher Knife And The Mockingbird 4:08

9M ago4:08

4:08

The Butcher Knife And The Mockingbird by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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We're The Larvae 4:16

9M ago4:16

4:16

We're The Larvae by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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Pareidolia 4:08

9M ago4:08

4:08

Pareidolia by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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Doom Addict 4:41

9M ago4:41

4:41

Doom Addict by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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Crisis Actor 4:47

9M ago4:47

4:47

Crisis Actor by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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Flamingo 4:11

9M ago4:11

4:11

Flamingo by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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Wretched Faces 3:57

9M ago3:57

3:57

Wretched Faces by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #7: Def Leppard, Tears For Fears, The Mars Volta 2:25:18

9M ago2:25:18

2:25:18

In the latest episode of the Stairway to Eleven rock music podcast, the discussion kicks off with a deep dive into Def Leppard's Pyromania, unpacking the album's groundbreaking blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities. The journey continues with Tears For Fears' critically acclaimed Songs from the Big Chair, examining its emotional depth and enduri…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #6 - Van Halen, Genesis, War Babies 2:37:04

10M ago2:37:04

2:37:04

In Episode 6 of the Stairway to Eleven rock music podcast we delve into Van Halen's iconic "Fair Warning," exploring the raw energy and virtuosic guitar work that defined the band's sound. Genesis' "Foxtrot" is examined for its progressive rock brilliance, taking listeners on a musical odyssey through intricate compositions and storytelling. Lastly…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #5 - Jethro Tull, Scorpions, Faith No More 2:28:39

11M ago2:28:39

2:28:39

In the fifth episode of the Stairway to Eleven podcast, listeners are treated to another captivating trek through the realm of classic and diverse rock music. First up is Jethro Tull's "Aqualung," a timeless classic known for its intricate blend of progressive rock and folk influences. The episode then takes a journey through the Scorpions' "Fly to…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #4 - Concrete Blonde, Fates Warning & Peter Gabriel 2:46:32

12M ago2:46:32

2:46:32

Welcome to the mesmerizing fourth episode of the Stairway to Eleven podcast! In this musical journey, we traverse the sonic tapestry woven by three iconic albums that have left their mark on the realms of alternative rock and progressive music. First up, we dissect Concrete Blonde's hauntingly evocative "Bloodletting" album, exploring its rich blen…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #3 - Zebra, The Doors & Judas Priest 2:30:50

1y ago2:30:50

2:30:50

In the third episode of the Stairway to Eleven podcast, we embark on an epic voyage through the hallowed halls of classic rock, immersing ourselves in the sonic brilliance of three iconic albums. First up, we uncover the hidden gems within Zebra's self-titled debut album, with its melodic hard rock magic. Next, we step into the psychedelic realm of…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #2 - The Cure, Donald Fagan & Rush 2:07:08

1y ago2:07:08

2:07:08

In the second episode of the Stairway to Eleven podcast, the hosts delve into the depths of three albums that have left an indelible mark on the music scene. They kick off the discussion with The Cure's haunting masterpiece, "Pornography," exploring the album's brooding atmosphere and Robert Smith's introspective lyrics. The conversation then takes…

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Stairway to Eleven Episode #1 - Led Zeppelin & Spinal Tap 1:53:50

1y ago1:53:50

1:53:50

Introducing the electrifying new rock music podcast, "Stairway to Eleven"! Prepare to crank up the volume as George and John, two of the crew behind the Metalheads Podcast, team up with their trusty companion TR (aka The Metalheads Butler) to deliver a fresh dose of rock 'n' roll goodness straight to your ear holes. With their knowledge of the genr…

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30. Holy Grail Vinyl - 2022 Update 38:07

1+ y ago38:07

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Clint Keaton and Niyaz Pirani are back on the digital 1's and 2's, updating our Holy Grail Vinyl list from 2020! We countdown our Top 5 most wanted vinyls. Our list is comprised of records that have already been pressed on vinyl that we would love to have if resale price was no object. Obviously, we'd prefer represses, but vinyl production is so ba…

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29. Interview with Rodrigo Carvalho and Pablo Davila of Irist 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

Clint Keaton and Niyaz Pirani are back on the digital 1's and 2's with vocalist Rodrigo Carvalho and guitarist Pablo Davila of Irist! Niyaz and Clint chat with Rodrigo about Irist's difficult journey through the pandemic, emerging on the other side in the midst of their first tour. Then, Rodrigo unexpectedly hands the mic to Pablo for an impromptu …

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28. The Mars Volta 50:44

2y ago50:44

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Clint Keaton & Niyaz Pirani are back on the digital 1’s and 2’s! On EPISODE 28, we are re-introduced to THE MARS VOLTA, Version 2.0, by way of the band’s newest record—a polarizing self-titled statement piece that marks its first album in more than 10 years. It’s a foray into pop music; their version of pop, at least. Niyaz recounts his experience …

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27. Big Wild - The Efferusphere 44:45

2y ago44:45

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Clint Keaton & Niyaz Pirani are back on the digital 1’s and 2’s! On EPISODE 27, ya boys dive headfirst into “The Efferusphere,” the sophomore work from indietronica percussionist and singer Big Wild! Unlike his previous releases, including the ethereal-yet-explosive “Superdream,” Big Wild’s second full length explores influences he has not incorpor…

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26. Irist - Gloria 30:56

2y ago30:56

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🤘🫠🤘 Clint Keaton & Niyaz Pirani are back on the digital 1’s and 2’s! On EPISODE 26, ya boys get heavy—really, really heavy—as we take a deep dive into one of Clint’s favorite bands, Georgia’s IRIST. This fairly new, up-and-coming band released their first LP “Order of the Mind” during the pandemic and now have followed it up with the “Gloria EP.” I…

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25. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum 55:07

2y ago55:07

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Clint Keaton & Niyaz Pirani are back on the digital 1’s and 2’s! On this episode, ya boys take a deep dive into the GIZZVERSE to talk about Niyaz’s favorite band—the Aussie posse—King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. We explain their 20+ album discography and review their 20th full-length, “Omnium Gatherum.” We're on Instagram @wepodsonically We're on …

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24. Best of 2022...So Far 44:50

2y ago44:50

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Niyaz Pirani and Clint Keaton ARE BACK on the digital 1’s and 2’s! Ya boys catch up on where we’ve been and the Best Albums of 2022 … so far! We don’t want to ruin any of the surprises so come on back and give us a listen!! We're on Instagram @wepodsonically We're on TikTok @wepodsonically We're on YouTube @ We Pod Sonically We're on Twitter @wepod…

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Bitter Machine 3:40

2y ago3:40

3:40

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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Died A Hero 3:58

2y ago3:58

3:58

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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Killdozer 4:16

2y ago4:16

4:16

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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Bad Lazarus 3:48

2y ago3:48

3:48

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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High And Mighty 4:16

2y ago4:16

4:16

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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FTW 4:57

2y ago4:57

4:57

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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Hex 4:05

2y ago4:05

4:05

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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Holy Roar 3:57

2y ago3:57

3:57

Debut album from Tragic Blood Fools featuring Jay Lawn, Vinay Kumar, and Daniel Sakalaki.By Vinay Kumar

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Reinvention Ep. 3 // Ian Chang Speaks With Musician and Singer Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond) 29:20

3y ago29:20

29:20

In the 15th episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make,” @Ian Chang speaks with composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Shara Nova aka @My Brightest Diamond on the topic of Reinvention. Over the course of four groundbreaking albums, she has resisted the conventions of genre, blending elements of rock, art pop, and chamber music in…

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Reinvention Ep. 2 // Rafiq Bhatia Speaks With Guitarist and Composer Bill Frisell 1:22:56

3y ago1:22:56

1:22:56

In the 14th episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make,” @Rafiq Bhatia speaks with influential guitarist and composer @Bill Frisell. One of the most sought-after guitar voices in contemporary music, Frisell has contributed to the work of such collaborators as Brian Eno, John Zorn, The Los Angeles Philharmonic, film director Gus Van Sant, Bono, a…

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Reinvention Ep. 1 // Ryan Lott Speaks With Musician and Singer Roberto Lange (AKA - Helado Negro) 54:35

3y ago54:35

54:35

In the 13th episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make,” Ryan Lott speaks with musician and singer Roberto Lange, who records and performs under the name Helado Negro. In 2019 he was awarded a United States Artists Fellow in Music and also the recipient of a 2019 Grants to Artists award in Music from the Foundation for Contemporary Arts. His lat…

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Voice Ep. 3 // Ian Chang Speaks with Musician and Composer Darian Donovan Thomas 1:00:09

3y ago1:00:09

1:00:09

In the 12th episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make,” Ian Chang speaks with musician, composer, and artist Darian Donovan Thomas. As a means of exercising his interdisciplinary nature, Darian is currently performing with eight bands and ensembles in New York, as well as creating interdisciplinary work in different visual mediums. He has recen…

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Voice Ep. 2 // Rafiq Bhatia Speaks with Singer and Musician Holland Andrews 40:01

3y ago40:01

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In the 11th episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make,” Rafiq Bhatia speaks with musician, singer, and artist Holland Andrews. They are a solo artist and previously performed using the name Like A Villain. Their style of music draws from contemporary opera, musical theater, jazz, ambient music and noise music. They also compose music for dance,…

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Voice Ep. 1 // Ryan Lott Speaks With Musician, Producer, and Singer Kadhja Bonet 30:41

3y ago30:41

30:41

In the 10th episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make,” @Ryan Lott speaks with musician and producer Kadhja Bonet. Her second album Childqueen was released in 2018 to critical acclaim, an amalgamation of folk, jazz and psychedelic soul that is ultimately genre-defying and puts her in a league of her own. kadhjabonet.com Follow Son Lux Instagram…

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Story Ep. 3 // Ian Chang Speaks With Rapper and Producer Nappy Nina 26:00

3y ago26:00

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In the ninth episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make," @IanChang speaks with Rapper and Producer Nappy Nina. For more on her work, head to: https://nappynina.bandcamp.com Follow Son Lux Instagram : https://sonlux.lnk.to/InstagramYD Facebook : https://sonlux.lnk.to/FacebookYD Spotify : https://sonlux.lnk.to/SpotifyYD Website : https://sonl…

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Story Ep. 2 // Rafiq Bhatia Speaks With Poet and Educator Mitchell L.H. Douglas 34:10

3y ago34:10

34:10

In the eighth episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make," @RafiqBhatia speaks with Poet and Educator Mitchell L.H. Douglas. For more on his work, head to: https://www.mitchelldouglaspoetry.com Follow Son Lux Instagram : https://sonlux.lnk.to/InstagramYD Facebook : https://sonlux.lnk.to/FacebookYD Spotify : https://sonlux.lnk.to/SpotifyYD We…

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Story Ep. 1 // Ryan Lott Speaks With French Music Video Director, Graphic Designer, and Musician Yoann Lemoine - AKA Woodkid 29:03

3y ago29:03

29:03

In the seventh episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make," @RyanLottMusic speaks with music video director, graphic designer, and musician Woodkid. For more on his work, head to http://woodkid.com/ Follow Son Lux Instagram : https://sonlux.lnk.to/InstagramYD Facebook : https://sonlux.lnk.to/FacebookYD Spotify : https://sonlux.lnk.to/SpotifyY…

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Midheaven 4:09

3y ago4:09

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Featuring:Paul Gayou - VocalsVinay Kumar - Guitars, Synthesizer, Audio LoopsErik Piazza - Bass GuitarJeff Thal - DrumsMixed by Ryan WechtaMastered by Michael Hateley at Lotus MasteringBy Vinay Kumar

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Collaboration Ep. 3 // Rafiq Bhatia Speaks With Artist and Graphic Designer Michael Cina 35:30

3+ y ago35:30

35:30

In the sixth episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make," @Rafiq Bhatia speaks with his long-time collaborator Michael Cina. The designer behind much of Rafiq's solo album artwork, Cina's clients have ranged from Ghostly International to Adobe and Apple: http://www.cinaart.com/ Follow Son Lux Instagram : https://sonlux.lnk.to/InstagramYD Faceb…

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Collaboration Ep. 2 // Ian Chang Speaks With Multi-Disciplinary Vocalist and Composer Hanna Benn 27:06

3+ y ago27:06

27:06

In the fifth episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make," Drummer Ian Chang speaks with Hanna Benn - composer, vocalist, and Son Lux collaborator dating back to the Bones days. Subscribe to the podcast now: https://smarturl.it/sonluxpodcast Follow Son Lux Instagram : https://sonlux.lnk.to/InstagramYD Facebook : https://sonlux.lnk.to/FacebookYD…

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Collaboration Ep. 1 // Ryan Lott Speaks With Grammy-Winning Performer and Producer Kimbra 30:52

3+ y ago30:52

30:52

In the fourth episode of the Son Lux podcast "Plans We Make," Ryan Lott speaks with GRAMMY-winning performer and producer Kimbra around the theme of Collaboration. Subscribe to the podcast now: https://smarturl.it/sonluxpodcast Follow Son Lux Instagram : https://sonlux.lnk.to/InstagramYD Facebook : https://sonlux.lnk.to/FacebookYD Spotify : https…

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