Omar Rodríguez-López
Writing1975 (51)Bayamón, Puerto Rico
Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer and filmmaker. He is known for being the guitarist, songwriter and band-leader of the Mars Volta from 2001 until their breakup in 2012, and is the guitarist for the alternative rock groups At the Drive-In, Antemasque and Bosnian Rainbows. He was also the bassist for the dub band De Facto. He has embarked on a solo career, both in studio and in concert, frequently described as experimental, avant-garde and/or progressive.
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15- 2025Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de AtabeyMovieDirector · Writer · Music · Producer
2024Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets WeirdMovieas Self
2023The Mars Volta Live in BrazilMovieas Self- 2018AmaliaMovieDirector · Writer · Producer
- 2013El Divino Influjo de los SecretosMovieDirector
2012At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012Movieas Self- 2012Los ChidosMovieDirector · Writer
2010Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LAMovieas Self- 2010The Sentimental Engine SlayerMovieas Barlam · Director · Writer
- 2008The Burning PlainMovieOriginal Music Composer
- 2007The Night BuffaloMovieMusic · Original Music Composer
2006CoachellaMovieas Self - The Mars Volta
2005At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-OperationalMovieas Self
2003The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric BallroomMovie
—The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003Movie