Sparta is an American rock band from El Paso, Texas, formed in 2001. The band currently consists of Jim Ward (vocals, guitar), Matt Miller (bass), Gabriel Gonzalez (guitar), and Cully Symington (drums).
Founding members Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar were members of post-hardcore group At the Drive-In, forming Sparta in 2001 after the break-up of their former band.
The band has released four studio albums to date, with their fourth, Trust the River, released in 2020 after a 14 year break.