Cedric Bixler Zavala - In the drive-in seat.

Cedric Bixler-Zavala is not a name that rolls off of the tongue - which is almost representative of the bands that he has been involved with. As a vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, songwriter, drummer and bassist, he has it covered. He is most recognised as the front-man for At the drive-in (ATDI) - an American post-hardcore band that thrived between 1993 and 2001. 

Bixler-Zavala sings his surrealist lyrics with incredulous animation. He exercises his eclectic vocabulary in conjunction with his masterful band-mates who employ Latino and experimental rhythms.

Following the break-up of ATDI in 2001, Bixler-Zavala founded experimental band The Mars Volta. From his major roles in both acts, we can judge that he is the bringer of magic to these cult bands. Having also been involved with De Facto (dub-reggae) and The Fall on Deaf Ears (post-hardcore), we can know that his imagination is limitless. With Bixler-Zavala telling Drowned In Sound magazine this June that an ATDI reunion “might happen”, we can only hope he will receive his much deserved and delayed appreciation.

Suggested links;

“Cosmonaut” from the album “Relationship of command”.
- courtesy of ‘Big day out TV’.

“Napoleon Solo” from the album “In/Casino/Out”.