
Omar Rodríguez-López
Biography
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.
Acting (8 movies)

The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
2023

The Sentimental Engine Slayer
2010

Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
2024

At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
2012

At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
2005

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
2010

Coachella
2006

The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
2003
Directing (5 movies)
| Title | Year | Job | 
|---|---|---|
| The Burning Plain | 2008 | Original Music Composer | 
| The Sentimental Engine Slayer | 2010 | Writer | 
| Los Chidos | 2012 | Writer | 
| Amalia | 2018 | Writer | 
| Amalia | 2018 | Producer | 
| Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey | 2025 | Writer | 
| Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey | 2025 | Producer | 



