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The Mars Volta
The Mars Volta


Background information
Origin El Paso, Texas, United States
Genre(s) Progressive Rock
Experimental Rock
Psychedelic Rock
Hard Rock
Art Rock
Jazz Fusion
Post-Hardcore
Years active 2001—present
Label(s) Universal
Gold Standard Laboratories
Associated acts Racer X
De Facto
Big Sir
Vato Negro
Website Website
Members
Omar Rodríguez-López
Marcel Rodríguez-López
Cedric Bixler-Zavala
Isaiah "Ikey" Owens
Juan Alderete
Deantoni Parks
Former members
Eva Gardner
Jeremy Michael Ward
Jon Theodore
Blake Fleming
Ralph Jasso
Jason Lader
Linda Good
Adrián Terrazas-González
Paul Hinojos
Thomas Pridgen
Dave Elitch



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Take That, Tinie Tempah, Arcade Fire Ready For BRIT Awards 2011 Battle

February 15, 2011
Take That, Tinie Tempah, Arcade Fire Ready For BRIT Awards 2011 BattleTake That, Tinie Tempah and Plan B are among the acts set to do battle at the BRIT Awards in London later (February 15).

The ceremony will take place at the O2 Arena after moving from its traditional West London home of Earl's Court.

Tinie Tempah leads the nominations with four nods, including British Album of the Year where he'll go up against Take That, Mumford and Sons, Plan B and The xx.

The British rapper is shortlisted alongside Mark Ronson, Paul Weller, Plan B and Robert Plant for British Male Solo Artist.

Cheryl Cole, Ellie Goulding, Laura Marling, Paloma Faith and Rumer are nominated for British Female Solo Artist.

Take That are nominated for Best British Group alongside Biffy Clyro, Gorillaz, Mumford & Sons and The xx.

Arcade Fire, Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon, The Script and Vampire Weekend are set to do battle for International Group.

James Corden will host the ceremony, which will feature performances from Rihanna, Arcade Fire, Tempah, Take That and Plan B.

(by Jason Gregory)



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