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Tasartir 
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 Posted: August 01 2006 at 15:58 |
I think it's a natural evolution for The Mars Volta, even though Jon will definitely be missed TMV will keep on proggressing.
I also thought that this would happen since Jon kept being on the verge of passing out on almost every gig, I know it's very demanding music he's making but you just can't put your health at risk this way, I knew Jon would leave eventually.
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...Histoires Sans Paroles...
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The Miracle
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Posted: August 01 2006 at 17:42 |
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*Goes out and slowly suffocates himself with a rusty wire*
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Inferno
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Posted: August 01 2006 at 18:18 |
 Barla wrote:
I've never liked TMV so much, but that drummer rocked on the band. The energy (widely influenced by John "Bonzo" Bonham) he has is very important to the band. What a pity ...  |
John Bonham?
I believe you meant Billy Cobham witch is REALLY his main influences in drum!
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chamberry
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Posted: August 01 2006 at 18:59 |
That was very unexpected news and sad too, but still good news. I love Jon's drumming, but now I'm eager to see what direction TMV will go now that he's gone. So I guess is a win win situation. 
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micky
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Posted: August 01 2006 at 19:04 |
46and2 wrote:
I can't believe it but it is true. this is the 2nd time
in too short of a time period that one of my favorite drummers has quit
one of my favorite bands.(lopez leaving opeth). Theodore is being
replaced by blake fleming who has played with the band before.
What are your thoughts on this depressing event?
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wow... hadn't heard this.... that's a shame... not
particularly a favorite group.. but appreciated what they were doing...
more prog than 99% of what is being called prog today.
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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The Miracle
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Posted: August 01 2006 at 20:12 |
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*Takes a fork, pulls veins out of his wrists and sits chewing on them*
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Arsillus
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Posted: August 01 2006 at 20:16 |
 Man, that guy had some insane drumming skills. He will be missed.
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Legoman
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Posted: August 02 2006 at 02:56 |
Kleynan wrote:
NOOOO! That's too bad. He was the most talented musician in the band. |
O... mar...?
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Meddler
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Posted: August 02 2006 at 18:51 |
The Miracle wrote:
*Goes out and slowly suffocates himself with a rusty wire*
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Too bad you won't be able to hear how awesome The Mars Volta will be this year. 
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Kleynan
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Posted: August 04 2006 at 14:24 |
Legoman wrote:
Kleynan wrote:
NOOOO! That's too bad. He was the most talented musician in the band. |
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You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks.
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Meddler
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Posted: August 05 2006 at 00:36 |
Kleynan wrote:
Legoman wrote:
Kleynan wrote:
NOOOO! That's too bad. He was the most talented musician in the band. |
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If you feel this way you are no fan of TMV. You only listen for the drummer's sake. Please move on to better things and don't complain.  I'm sorry, but it ticks me off when people idolize Jon when there some just as good and even BETTER in the band. PS. I'm not saying Jon isnt good, i like it him a lot, but it isn't going to endanger them.
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Kleynan
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Posted: August 05 2006 at 09:52 |
Hey, I'm a huge TMV fan. And I've practised my share of Omar licks. I do not listen for the drummer's sake, but it just happens show that he is a major factor of the TMV sound, with all the weird time signatures.
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You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks.
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Meddler
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Posted: August 05 2006 at 17:05 |
Kleynan wrote:
Hey, I'm a huge TMV fan. And I've practised my share of Omar licks. I do not listen for the drummer's sake, but it just happens show that he is a major factor of the TMV sound, with all the weird time signatures. |
Hehe, okay. sorry for coming accorss like that, when I read elsewhere there are people who made a post like yours (2 up) so I figured you were just a Jon fan and not a TMV fan like them. no worries!
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Lex C
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Posted: August 06 2006 at 10:44 |
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Hakke and Mike Portnoy are still on the scene though so all is not lost to be on the bright side. But seriously WHY WHY WHY WHY he is amazing he makes TMV amazing why would he leave at the release of a new album oh god I am going to listen to Meshuggah and go throw some Emo Kids around to make myself feel better.
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Lex C
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Posted: August 06 2006 at 10:45 |
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NOOOOOO god I cant get over this
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Kleynan
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Posted: August 06 2006 at 13:21 |
Meddler wrote:
Kleynan wrote:
Hey, I'm a huge TMV fan. And I've practised my share of Omar licks. I do not listen for the drummer's sake, but it just happens show that he is a major factor of the TMV sound, with all the weird time signatures. |
Hehe, okay. sorry for coming accorss like that, when I read elsewhere there are people who made a post like yours (2 up) so I figured you were just a Jon fan and not a TMV fan like them. no worries!
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Point taken. The new drummer definetly has some big shoes to fill. Hehe.
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You've just had a heavy session of electroshock therapy, and you're more relaxed than you've been in weeks.
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Moatilliatta
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Posted: August 07 2006 at 01:29 |
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That is really diappointing. Does anybody know why he left? Hopefully this new guy will do just as well. The boys in the band wouldn't settle for anything less than spectacular; so I'm not worried.
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Sacred 22
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Posted: August 07 2006 at 16:12 |
Wow, this kinda reminds me when Bill Bruford announced he was leaving Yes many moons ago. I remember we all sat around bummed about it.
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