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How Juan Alderete’s infatuation with bass gear made him one of the world’s greatest authorities on pedals and effects
By Jon D’Auria published
The Mars Volta and Racer X tone wizard imparts decades of wisdom on stompboxes and all things bass effects

Eva Gardner recalls her audition with one of the world's biggest pop stars
By Janelle Borg published
Gardner – who has also toured with Veruca Salt, Moby, and Cher – points out the differences between playing with alternative outfits and a global pop star

Mars Volta and Marilyn Manson bassist Juan Alderete suffers serious brain injury
By Richard Bienstock published
“Juan needs our help. And our energy,” says Manson, as GoFundMe page created

Juan Alderete's primer on pedal order
By Juan Alderete published
The Racer X, Mars Volta bassist and pedal guru offers some wisdom on how to get the most out of your effects chain

Interview: Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Discusses the New Mars Volta Album, 'Noctourniquet'
By Richard Bienstock, Photo by Jeremy Danger published

The Mars Volta Streaming New Track, “Zed And Two Naughts”
By Josh Hart published
The Mars Volta have unveiled yet another track from their upcoming album, Noctourniquet. Stream “Zed And Two Naughts” below.

At the Drive-In Have No Plans for New Album
By Josh Hart published
At the Drive-In fans who were hoping the band's reunion would lead to a new album might want to sit down for this one.
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