The Mars Volta have ended speculation as to what their new album is named, what songs are on it, and when it comes out. As for what any of the songs are about, you're on your own.

The Mars Volta have announced that their new album is called 'Noctourniquet' and not 'In Absentia' as previously rumored, that is, however, the name of a song that appears on the prog rock duo's sixth full-length album. We incorrectly assumed the title was simply a combination of 'Nocturnal' and 'Tourniquet,' but apparently it's more complicated than that. 'Noctourniquet' will tell the story of a character that was inspired by Superman nemesis Solomon Grundy and Hyacinthus -- a character in Greek mythology.

The album is being release March 27th which, for those of you keeping score at home, is the date that will also see several other rock releases including albums from Shinedown, The Used, Janus, Hurt, The Veer Union, and 12  Stones.

Vocalist Cendric Bixler-Zavala and guitarist Omar Rodriguez-Lopez will rejoin their pre-Mars Volta band At the Drive-In for their first performance in over a decade at this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in April.

'Noctourniquet' Tracklist
01. 'The Whip Hand'
02. 'Aegis'
03. 'Dyslexicon'
04. 'Empty Vessels Make The Loudest Sound'
05. 'The Malkin Jewel'
06. 'Lapochka'
07. 'In Absentia'
08. 'Imago'
09. 'Molochwalker'
10. 'Trinkets Pale Of Moon'
11. 'Vedamalady'
12. 'Noctourniquet'
13. 'Zed And Two Naughts'

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