I wasnt sure to post until i found this, just read:
"Me and my band practice at a studio in brentwood 3 days a week. 2/3 days every week, I've seen Jon Theodore with Zach De La Rocha and 2 other guys rehearsing in another room. Yesterday, my bassist and I walked up to Zach and asked what was going on and if they were making a band, and Zach basically told me yes but didn't want to give out too much information. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but that sounds fucking awesome to me."
Found on the scariest of fansites, The Comatorium (listening to the new album for the first time, the music has just gone into reverse!) anyway, satisfied with bringing good news im going to be amazed at the mars volta. Peace.