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Details About Cedric Bixler’s New Band, Zavalaz, Surface

Cedric Bixler, former vocalist for both At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta, told the world his solo project turned into a full band, and that details would soon surface. Those details have come: the band is named Zavalaz, the last word in Cedric’s complete name with an added z, and features some familiar faces and some new ones. Former TMV bassist Juan Alderete will be playing bass, with Dan Elkin on guitar and vocals, and Greg Rogove of Megapuss on drums and vocals.

The band will be heading out on a west coast tour with Dot Hacker, …

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Cedric Bixler’s Solo Project Has Turned Into A New Band

Cedric Bixler Zavala, former front man to both At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta, claimed when he first announced TMV broke up that he was working on a solo record. His original statements on Twitter said “Lots of desert ballad space jams, lots of harmonies, lots of lap steel and piano. Lots of AM radio love songs. Short bitter sweet love songs. Be warned I’m not making a rock record. It might lightly rock but not like I’m known for.

Today, maybe that’s starting to change… or maybe he’s just assembled a band to do short bitter …

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At The Drive-In Perform “One Armed Scissor” At Reading Festival

Concertgoers at this years Reading Festival were treated to an incredible performance from the reformed At The Drive-In and the rest is history.

The band performed their single “One Armed Scissor” live and the entire crowd went absolutely ballistic. Please check out the performance of this ATDI classic track by simply heading through the jump and let UTG know if you attended the Reading Festival. Was it everything you hoped and dreamed?

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At The Drive-In Announce UK Headlining Show

At The Drive-In have confirmed that they will be headlining a show at the O2 Brixton Academy in London, UK on August 28. No news has leaked yet with directly support but Under The Gun Review will continue to update you all with the information.

Be sure to pick up your tickets on Friday through Ticketmaster!

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At The Drive-In Release ‘In/Casino/Out’ Vinyl Bundles

At The Drive-In fans are about to go wild for this announcement from the Texas rockers.

They have revealed that their 1998 release, In/Casino/Out, is now available in vinyl bundles through Fearless Records. Check out all of the varieties by simply clicking right here.

Do you plan on picking up one of these epic bundles? Let Under The Gun Review know!

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At The Drive-In Release First Interview In Eleven Years

At The Drive-In have launched their first real band interview in eleven years and there is so much to be said.

Jim Ward and Cedric Bixler-Zavala sat down and discussed topics including the influence of media, how music brought their band back together and more. Truly a great piece to get back in tune with the guys perspective.

Click through the jump to view this special segment and be on the lookout for updates on At The Drive-In in the weeks to come!

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At The Drive-In Confirm ‘Vaya’ EP Pressings

Both Fearless Records and At The Drive-In have made it quite clear that limited pressings of the band’s Vaya EP will be made available soon.

A run of copies will be ready for public consumption on June 5 through independent record stores in North America. Read the official statement below and comment with your thoughts on this awesome event!

“A limited run of 1,500 10” hot pink vinyl copies of Vaya will be available online and in independent record stores in North America from June 5. Outside of North America, Fearless will be releasing 1,500 more copies on hot pink

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WATCH: 3 Videos From At The Drive-In’s First Show In 11 Years

Texas’ At The Drive-In played their first show in eleven last night at Austin’s famous Red 7 venue. UTG could not make it, and we suspect many of you missed out as well, but thanks to YouTube we can now experience the show from the comfort of wherever you go.

So far, three videos from ATDI’s return to the stage have made their way online (that are actually worth watching). The quality is not amazing, but each clip does offer moments of greatness that should provide go a long way to making you sad you missed this show. Click past …

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At The Drive-In Reveal Show In Marfa, TX

At The Drive-In have announced that they will be playing a show at the Capri in Marfa, TX on April 12. We know all you fans cannot get to every date so try and find a special show, when the group are performing near you, and tell UTG how the experience went!

Read an official Tweet below and follow us for further tour dates from At The Drive-In. Please purchase tickets for this show by simply through the link provided.

“Radiate …this frequency! At The Drive In performing at Capri in Marfa, TX April 12″

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At The Drive-In Announce Japan Reunion Show

At The Drive-In are continuing to reveal reunion dates for their upcoming tour and have set up an appearance at the Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata, Japan. This festival takes place from July 27 through the 29.

Be sure to keep it locked to Under The Gun for (hopefully) more ATDI reunion dates and let us know if you plan on attending by commenting!

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At The Drive-In Will Not Be Making An Album

In a recent interview with Kerrang!, At The Drive-In’s own Omar Rodriguez-Lopez has revealed to fans that the band will not be making a new album in the future. The official statement from Omar can be viewed below. Please comment with your thoughts on the band’s decision!

“Will there be a new album? No, no, no. At The Drive-In is more of a nostalgia thing – it’s songs we wrote when we were all in our 20s and we’re doing a couple of shows. It’s an old T-shirt that doesn’t fit me any more, but when you put it on

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At The Drive-In Announce First European Appearance

At The Drive-In have announced their first European appearance since the band’s reunion and UTG has the details! The festival takes place in Costa Azahar, Spain on July 12.

Check out the entire lineup for the festival by simply clicking through the jump and let Under The Gun know if you plan on attending this fantastic event.