The Mars Volta’s Cedric Bixler-Zavala Gifts Fan Burned CD of Band’s Unannounced New Album After Sandwich Delivery

The Mars Volta have certainly opted for an unconventional approach in the lead-up to their forthcoming ninth studio album. Word first broke about the record, allegedly titled Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio, about a month ago through leaked product listings. Shortly after, a ripped copy of the album surfaced, and although the leak has circulated widely among the band’s fanbase, the band itself has yet to officially announce the album.

However, during the band’s recent North American tour, where they are providing direct support to Deftones, The Mars Volta confirmed the album’s existence by performing it in its entirety without any prior warning — a bold move that runs contrary to modern industry marketing practices.

In the early days of the digital age, album leaks and piracy were rampant, often leading to rushed releases when material found its way onto the internet. With the growth of digital service providers and stricter anti-piracy measures, however, album leaks have become less of a threat. While leaks were once seen as an industry disaster, The Mars Volta has chosen a laid-back approach to the situation, opting to casually roll out the material rather than rushing into an official release. As of now, the album remains unannounced, though rumors of a potential April release continue to swirl.

In an interesting twist, rumors have surfaced of Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta casually handing over a personal copy of the album to a fan. According to a Reddit post, a delivery worker who brought food to Bixler-Zavala at a hotel in Ashland, OR, claims to have walked away with a burned copy of the album. The fan describes a surreal encounter where Bixler-Zavala not only greeted them warmly but also handed over the personal copy of the album, acknowledging its early leak. The fan, who had been a long-time admirer of the band, shared this once-in-a-lifetime moment:

“I delivered a turkey sandwich to Cedric, recognized him, played it cool, and he gave me his personal CD-R of Lucro on the spot.

Boom. Life complete ✅”

The fan went on to express gratitude and awe for the encounter, noting that Bixler-Zavala was humble, approachable, and incredibly down-to-earth. The exchange left a lasting impression, making the fan’s delivery job one they’d never forget.

With such a personal and unexpected encounter, it’s clear that The Mars Volta continues to keep things unique and unpredictable in both their music and interactions with fans.

The Mars Volta‘s tour with Deftones & Fleshwater continues as follows:

03/04 San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
03/05 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
03/06 Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
03/08 Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
03/09 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
03/12 Austin, TX – Moody Center
03/13 San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
03/15 Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
03/16 Houston, TX – Toyota Center
03/18 Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
03/20 Orlando, FL – Kia Center
03/22 Sunrise, FL – Amerant Bank Arena
03/24 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
03/26 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
03/28 Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
03/29 Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
03/31 Chicago, IL – United Center
04/01 Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
04/03 New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
04/04 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
04/06 Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
04/08 Boston, MA – TD Garden
04/09 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

I was out doing food delivery in my town and delivered to Cedric. He handed me his personal copy of Lucro 🤯
byu/LedZeppole10 inthemarsvolta

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