ANTEMASQUE Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

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Flea

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Red Hot Chili Peppers The Mars Volta Pigface Jane's Addiction Circle Jerks Fear Atoms for Peace Aleka's Attic Anthym The Lost Trees Rocket Juice & the Moon What Is This?

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Omar Rodríguez-López

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Composer Music Producer

Groups:

At the Drive-In The Mars Volta At the Drive?In El Grupo Nuevo de Omar Rodriguez Lopez Le Butcherettes Crystal Fairy Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group De Facto Startled Calf Bosnian Rainbows Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Quintet Omar Rodriguez‐Lopez Quartet

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Travis Barker

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

Blink-182 Box Car Racer Supergroup B Goldfinger +44 Soul Assassins Transplants The Aquabats Feeble Tim Timebomb And Friends Expensive Taste TRV$DJAM On Being Human Travis Barker & Mix Master Mike

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Cedric Bixler-Zavala

Roles:

Singer Drummer

Groups:

At the Drive-In The Mars Volta At the Drive?In Anywhere De Facto Foss

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David Elitch

Roles:

Drummer

Groups:

The Mars Volta Killer Be Killed

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Marfred Rodriguez-Lopez

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Zechs Marquise

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About

ANTEMASQUE is an American indie rock band known for their energetic and raw sound, emerging from the musical collaboration of Cedric Bixler-Zavala (vocals) and Omar Rodríguez-López (guitar), both former members of the influential bands At the Drive-In and The Mars Volta. The group was formed in 2014 and initially included Dave Elitch (drums) and Flea (bass) from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, although Flea was later replaced by Marfred Rodríguez-López (bass). ANTEMASQUE's music blends elements of indie rock with hints of punk and progressive rock, creating a sound that is both frenetic and melodic.

How to Sound Like ANTEMASQUE

To emulate ANTEMASQUE's vibrant and aggressive sonic character, focus on achieving a sound that balances raw energy with melodic precision. The guitar work of Omar Rodríguez-López often features gritty, overdriven tones which can be crafted using guitars like the Squier Super-Sonic, paired with distortion effects that provide a sharp edge. The bass, pivotal to their driving sound, can be emulated using a Music Man Stingray, which delivers punchy, articulate low-end, while the drums maintain a dynamic and powerful presence, crucial for capturing the band's intense energy. Employing fuzz effects, such as an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, can add an additional layer of texture to both guitar and bass, creating a cohesive and robust soundscape.

Discography

ANTEMASQUE

2014

Get the ANTEMASQUE Sound

Want to sound like ANTEMASQUE? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.