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About Wax Simulacra

"Wax Simulacra" is a single from the album The Bedlam in Goliath by The Mars Volta. The single debuted on November 18, 2007, on San Francisco's Live 105 FM. It has previously been played live by the band under the name "Idle Tooth". The B-side "Pulled to Bits" is a cover of a Siouxsie and the Banshees song. On October 19, 2007, a promotional video for the single was released via the Universal Music Group web site. A video for the song features a montage of clips from the unreleased live DVD of Melbourne and Sydney 2007 shows, filmed by El Bufalo De La Noche director, Jorge Aldana. On November 20, 2007, the song was released for download on the iTunes Store and the Zune Marketplace. On January 17, 2008, the song was performed on the Late Show with David Letterman. On January 22, 2009, the song was performed on MTV Live. The song won the Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance at the pre-telecast ceremony for the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009. 


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The Mars Volta

The Mars Volta is an American progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar, producer, direction), Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals, lyrics), Juan Alderete (bass), Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez (keyboards, percussion) and Deantoni Parks (drums). The band formed following the break-up of Rodriguez-Lopez and Bixler-Zavala's previous band, At the Drive-In. They are known for their energetic live shows and their concept albums. more »

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Release and Recognition
"Wax Simulacra" by The Mars Volta was released in 2008. It had won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance in 2009.
Album Association
"Wax Simulacra" is the second track on their fourth studio album "The Bedlam in Goliath". This album was charted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
Genre and Style
The song is classified as Progressive rock, an aspect that characterizes The Mars Volta's music style. The Mars Volta is known for their chaotic, jam-packed sound and eclectic mixes of various styles, while maintaining a progressive rock core.
Song's Theme
Like much of The Mars Volta's work, "Wax Simulacra" also has a cryptic and metaphoric lyrics which sparks many different interpretations among listeners.
Songwriters & Performers
It's written by band members Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. Zavala performed the vocals and Rodriguez-Lopez played the guitar for this track.
Song Duration
The duration of the song "Wax Simulacra" is 2 minutes 39 seconds, which notably makes it the shortest track on their album "The Bedlam in Goliath".
Official Music Video
The official Music video of "Wax Simulacra," directed by renowned music video director Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, was published on YouTube on the 30th of October, 2008.
Live Performances
The Mars Volta often performed "Wax Simulacra" in concerts, delivering an energetic live rendition of the song.
Influence and Impact
The song showcases the band's signature sound, combining punk rock, Latin, jazz and electronic influences, ultimately contributing to their status as a pillar in the experimental rock genre.
Cover Versions
Several cover versions of "Wax Simulacra" exist performed by different artists and bands, showcasing the song's popularity and influence.

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