The Ramrod Tapes
| The Ramrod Tapes | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by | |
| Released | August 19, 2013 |
| Recorded | 2007-2010 |
| Genre | Progressive rock |
| Length | 80:31 |
| Label | Clouds Hill |
| Producer | Omar Rodríguez-López |
The Ramrod Tapes is an unofficial, leaked compilation of songs by The Mars Volta. The tracks surfaced on the fan forum, The Comatorium, in August 2013 and featured a collection of fifteen demos and outtakes. A user on the forum claimed to have received a private message containing the tracks with instructions to disseminate them online. Many of the songs would go on to be released on Omar Rodriguez-Lopez solo albums.