Omar Rodriguez-Lopez

Born: 1975-09-01

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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Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird

as Self
Released: 2023-10-28

A film that charts the artistic and personal relationship between two era-defining artists, Omar...

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The Sentimental Engine Slayer

as Barlam
Released: 2010-04-22

Barlam (Omar Rodriguez-Lopez) struggles to find himself as he bags groceries, has a...

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