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Did You Know

• • Originating in El Paso, Texas, their early shows were often raided by police.
• • Their breakout album, "Relationship of Command", was recorded at a haunted mansion.
• • Despite their influence, the band abruptly dissolved at the peak of their popularity in 2001.
• • At the Drive-In formed in El Paso, Texas, a city influencing their dusty, border-town sound.
• • Jim Ward's early band, Sparta, directly influenced ATDI's formation and eventual sound.
• • Their breakthrough album, "Relationship of Command," was recorded at Indigo Ranch Studios in Malibu.
• • Cedric Bixler-Zavala was once a roadie for hardcore punk band Los Crudos.
• • The band's chaotic live shows drew inspiration from Iggy Pop's confrontational performances.
• • ATDI's blend of hardcore and art-rock helped popularize the post-hardcore genre.
• • Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedric Bixler-Zavala formed The Mars Volta during ATDI's hiatus.
• • Their music videos, like "One Armed Scissor," featured surreal imagery, reflecting their artistic vision.
• • El Paso's independent music scene shaped their DIY ethos and approach to touring.
• • The band's intense energy and poetic lyrics resonated with a generation seeking alternative voices.
• • At the Drive-In formed in El Paso, Texas, solidifying the city's burgeoning punk scene.
• • The band's name came from a misheard lyric from a Fugazi song.
• • Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala later formed The Mars Volta after ATDI's initial breakup.
• • "One Armed Scissor" was their only charting single in the U.S., peaking at #26 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
• • Their album *Relationship of Command* was recorded in a haunted mansion in California.
• • Iggy Pop contributed vocals to the track "Rolodex Propaganda" on *Relationship of Command*.
• • The band was a major influence on the post-hardcore and emo scenes of the early 2000s.
• • At the Drive-In unexpectedly reunited at Coachella in 2012 after an 11-year hiatus.
• • Despite critical acclaim, ATDI never won any major music awards during their active years.
• • Their chaotic live performances became legendary, solidifying their reputation as innovators.
• • At the Drive-In formed in El Paso, Texas, a border city influencing their raw sound.
• • Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodríguez-López were in various El Paso bands before ATDI.
• • Their 2000 album, "Relationship of Command," catapulted them to mainstream recognition.
• • Iggy Pop contributed vocals to "Rolodex Propaganda" on "Relationship of Command."
• • ATDI's energetic live shows, featuring mic-swinging and stage dives, became their trademark.
• • They blended punk, hardcore, and post-hardcore, creating a unique and influential sound.
• • "One Armed Scissor"'s music video was directed by Brian Beletic, enhancing its cultural impact.
• • ATDI's breakup in 2001 led to the formation of The Mars Volta and Sparta.
• • Their 2016 reunion was followed by "in•ter a•li•a," their first album in 17 years.
• • ATDI's chaotic energy and complex arrangements inspired a generation of post-hardcore bands.

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El Paso, TX