The band's third studio album, "The Bedlam in Goliath," is a sprawling, ambitious work that saw the band push their signature sound into even more experimental and chaotic territory. The recording process itself was famously fraught with difficulties, including the death of their keyboardist's (Ikey Owens) father and alleged hauntings in the studio.
- The album was recorded in 2007, delayed from its initial planned release in 2008.
- The album's title, "The Bedlam in Goliath," refers to the biblical story of the Tower of Babel and the confusion of languages.
- The album reached number 22 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
The Mars Volta are a progressive rock band from El Paso, Texas, known for their dense, abstract, and often lengthy compositions. In 2006, they were at a commercial and creative peak, following the success of their previous album, "De-Loused in the Comatorium."
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