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The Mars Volta announce UK return

Mars Volta

Mars Volta

Prog duo are back with new album and tour

The Mars Volta have announced three UK shows to support the release of their fourth album, 'The Bedlam In Goliath'.

The prog rockers, who release the album on January 28 next year, are set to gig in Glasgow, Manchester and London in the New Year.

The band formed from the ashes of At The Drive-In in 2001.

The Mars Volta play:

Glasgow Academy (March 11)
Manchester Apollo (13)
London Brixton Academy (14)


To check ticket availability for the other shows and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS, now.

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