Oumi Kapila

Oumi Kapila
Oumi Kapila with Combichrist San Francisco, CA October 21, 2016
Background information
Also known asThe Void
Born (1984-09-16) September 16, 1984
Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK
OriginPerth, Western Australia, Australia
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • composer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1995–present
LabelsWind-Up, Pusher Music
Websitewww.oumikapila.com

Oumi Kapila (born September 16, 1984) is a British-born Australian musician based in Los Angeles, most notable for being the lead guitarist for the American rock band Filter. He is also been a touring member of the aggro-tech band Combichrist and has recorded guitar for Billy Ray Cyrus.

He was awarded ‘Best Instrumental’ for his track ‘The Adventures of Johnny Stenchfoot’ at the Australian Independent Music Awards in 2013, which featured Bryan Beller on bass and fellow Filter band-mate Chris Reeve on drums.

On January 30, 2019, he released his full length experimental debut Bending Stress.

He is the composer for the 2022 film Hyperions starring Cary Elwes.