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.
Wrote 5
2020s
- 2025
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Writer
2010s
- 2018
Amalia
Writer
- 2013
El Divino Influjo de los Secretos
Screenplay
- 2012
Los Chidos
Writer
- 2010
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Writer
Directed 5
2020s
- 2025
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Director
2010s
- 2018
Amalia
Director
- 2013
El Divino Influjo de los Secretos
Director
- 2012
Los Chidos
Director
- 2010
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Director
Sound 4
2020s
- 2025
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Music
2010s
- 2013
El Divino Influjo de los Secretos
Original Music Composer
2000s
- 2008
- 2007
The Night Buffalo
Music, Original Music Composer
Acted in 3
2010s
- 2010
The Sentimental Engine Slayer
Barlam
2000s
- 2003
The Mars Volta - Live at the Electric Ballroom
Movie
No release date
The Mars Volta - Live at Lowlands Festival 2003
Movie
Produced 2
2020s
- 2025
Luna Rosa: La 7ª ascensión de Atabey
Producer
2010s
- 2018
Amalia
Producer
Appearances6
2020s
- 2024
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird
Self
- 2023
The Mars Volta Live in Brazil
Self
2010s
- 2012
At the Drive-In - Live at Lollapalooza 2012
Self
- 2010
Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group - Work In Progress Live In LA
Self
2000s
- 2006
Coachella
Self - The Mars Volta
- 2005
At the Drive-In: This Station Is Non-Operational
Self