Earthless is a mostly instrumental psychedelic rock band from San Diego, California, consisting of guitarist Isaiah Mitchell, bassist Mike Eginton and drummer Mario Rubalcaba.
Drummer Mario Rubalcaba moved back to his native San Diego to join Rocket from the Crypt, and eventually encountered future Earthless bassist Mike Eginton.
[5] Eginton suggested the name Earthless,[5] inspired by a song titled likewise by a 1960s American rock group called the Druids of Stonehenge.
The trio accepted the name for its "psychedelic ring" and ambiguity,[6] but by then they had already been together for at least three months (five rehearsal sessions and one live show) without one.
[4][14] The result was released on October 7, 2008, as Live at Roadburn, which Rubalcaba described as "the most honest representation of [Earthless] that you're gonna get on a record".
[18] As the band members continued with their rigorous touring schedule, they became increasingly involved with side projects (Rubalcaba with Off!
[6] Although typically labeled a stoner rock group, they reject the term,[28] and the band have stated they do not use marijuana;[19][29] rather, they drink coffee[7] or iced tea.