Most of the group's songs are best known for their content of political satire and social criticism towards the Mexican government and society, which led them to be a subject of censorship at the beginning of their career.

[1][2][3] The band began in 1995 when two friends, Tito Fuentes (guitar) and Micky "Chicho" Huidobro (bass), started playing together.

Throughout 1996, the band played in many underground locations in Mexico City and began to gain a small group of fans.

During a concert at which they opened for Illya Kuryaki and The Valderramas, talent scouts from Universal Music Latin Entertainment offered them a record deal.

In 1998, Molotov released Molomix, an album with remixes of Donde Jugarán, including a version of the classic Queen song "Bohemian Rhapsody" titled "Rap, Soda y Bohemia", and a new song, "El Carnal de las estrellas", which attacks the Mexican television network Televisa as a response to its refusal to air the band's videos.

Molotov were part of the 2000 Watcha Tour,[7] which included 17 shows with Los Enanitos Verdes, Aterciopelados, Café Tacuba, and A.N.I.M.A.L.

In 2004, the band released Con Todo Respeto, which consisted of covers of groups such as The Misfits, Beastie Boys, ZZ Top, and Los Toreros Muertos.

On January 18, 2007, Molotov's official website addressed a separation rumor, saying that it could neither be confirmed or denied but that more information would be coming soon.

Later that year, the band released the album Eternamiente (a portmanteau of eternamente [eternally] and miente [he lies]) with the hit song "Yofo".

Molotov's lead vocalist and guitarist Tito Fuentes responded to the controversy over the song by stating, "It's about cowards not homosexuals," further elaborating in regard to their lyricism, "We don't [care] about being politically correct.

"[15] Publications such as Vibe said that their music "is incendiary by nature [...] with poisoned darts aimed directly at the heart of the oppressive paternalism of the government".

[16] For example, the song "Gimme Tha Power" contained a line that literally translated to, "We have to rip out the problem by the roots and change the government of our country."

[20] Note: The members alternate instruments depending on what song they are performing; the below list shows their main roles in the band.

A Mexico City native, he is the younger brother of Francisco Huidobro, co-founder and lead guitarist of Fobia.

Before joining Molotov, Ayala collaborated with several bands and artists such as Kenny y los Eléctricos, César Costa, and Thalía.