Otep

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Otep

Otep performing at The Marquis Theater in Denver, CO.
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, USA
Genres Alternative metal, rap metal, nu metal, hardcore
Years active 2000–present
Labels Capitol, Victory
Website Official Site
Members
Otep Shamaya

Otep (also written as OTEP or OT3P) is an American heavy metal band formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by Otep Shamaya.

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[edit] History

Otep originally was a four-piece nu metal band that began in Los Angeles, California in early 2000. They were invited to play Ozzfest before they had even signed to a label after Sharon Osbourne witnessed a brief part of their live performance. They have since played Ozzfest several times. To date the band has released five full length albums, and two EP's.

In 2007, after the dismal performance of The Ascension, Otep was officially dropped from Capitol Records.[1]

In 2009 Otep signed with Victory Records. Their 2009 album, Smash the Control Machine, was to include a reunion with former members Mark "Moke" Bistany on drums and Rob Patterson on guitar. The album also featured Koichi Fukuda on piano, and Emilie Autumn on violin. The band appeared with 2Cents, Five Finger Death Punch & Shadows Fall on the 'Shock & Raw Tour' of North America in the fall of 2009.

On September 30, 2010, Jay McGuire left the band.

In 2011, Otep toured as a supporting act, along with Earth Crisis, for Cavalera Conspiracy.

[edit] Band members

[edit] Current members

[edit] Former members

[edit] Guitars

  • Dave Aguilera - guitars (2000)
  • Tarver Marsh - guitars (2000–2001)
  • Rob Patterson - guitars (2001–2004, 2009)
  • Karma Singh Cheema - guitars (2006–2007)

[edit] Bass

  • eViL j - bass (2000-2010)

[edit] Drums

  • Brian Wolff - drums (2006–2008)
  • Mark "Moke" Bistany - drums (2001–2004, 2009)
  • Joe Fox - Drums - (2011)

[edit] Session musicians

[edit] Touring musicians

[edit] Guitars

  • Steven Barbola - touring guitars (2008–2010)
  • Aaron Nordstrom - touring guitars (2007–2008)
  • Scotty CH - touring guitars (2005)
  • Lee Rios - touring guitars (2004)
  • Lane Maverick - touring guitars (2001)

[edit] Drums

  • Chase Brickenden - touring drums (2010)
  • Dave Gentry - touring drums (2008–2010)
  • Doug Pellerin - touring drums (2004-2005)
  • David Lopez - touring drums (2004)
  • Scott Coogan - touring drums (2003)

[edit] Discography

[edit] Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
[2]		 US Ind.
[2]		 FRA
[3]		 UK
[4]
2002 Sevas Tra
  • Released: June 18, 2002
  • Label: Capitol (33346)
  • Format: CD, DI
 145 — — 86
2004 House of Secrets
  • Released: July 27, 2004
  • Label: Capitol (91043)
  • Format: CD, DI
 93 — 102 —
2007 The Ascension
  • Released: October 30, 2007
  • Label: Capitol (11653)
  • Format: CD, LP, DI
 81 6 — —
2009 Smash the Control Machine
  • Released: August 18, 2009
  • Label: Victory (529)
  • Format: CD, DI
 47 6 — —
2011 Atavist
  • Released: April 26, 2011
  • Label: Victory
  • Format: CD, DI
 61 10 — —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

[edit] Extended plays

Year Album details
2001 Jihad
  • Released: June 19, 2001
  • Label: Capitol (33725)
  • Format: CD
2005 Wurd Becomes Flesh
  • Released: 2005
  • Format: CD

[edit] Singles

Year Title US
Main.		 Album
2002 "Blood Pigs" — Sevas Tra
"Possession" —
2004 "Warhead" — House of Secrets
2007 "Ghostflowers" — The Ascension
"March of the Martyrs" —
"Breed" —
2008 "Confrontation" —
2009 "Smash the Control Machine" 28 Smash the Control Machine
2010 "Rise, Rebel, Resist" —
2011 "Fists Fall" — Atavist
"Not to Touch the Earth" —
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.

[edit] DVD

Otep - Live Confrontation (2009)

[edit] Music videos

Year Title
2001 "T.R.I.C."
2002 "Blood Pigs"
2004 "Warhead"
"Buried Alive"
2007 "Ghostflowers"
"Breed"
2008 "Confrontation"
"Crooked Spoons"
2009 "Smash the Control Machine"
2010 "Rise, Rebel, Resist"
"Run for Cover"
2011 "Fists Fall"

[edit] Awards

In 2010, Otep was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for their album Smash the Control Machine during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.[5]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "OTEP Officially Released From Capitol Records". [1]. http://themetalden.com/index.php?p=3556. Retrieved 2011-09-21. 
  2. ^ a b "Otep > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/otep-p484044/charts-awards/billboard-albums. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  3. ^ "Discographie Otep" (in French). Hung Medien. http://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Otep. Retrieved 2009-07-07. 
  4. ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: The O - Ozric Tentacles". Zobbel. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_O.HTM. Retrieved 2009-07-07. 
  5. ^ "21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards - English Language Nominees". Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. 2010. http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/21/nominees. Retrieved February 21, 2010. 

[edit] External links

Otep
  • "Evil" J. McGuire
  • Rob Patterson
  • Mark "Moke" Bistany
  • Dave Aguilera
  • Matt "Spooky" Damon
  • Tarver Marsh
  • Scott Coogan
  • Lee Rios
  • David Lopez
  • Scotty CH
  • Doug Pellerin
  • Karma Singh Cheema
  • Aaron Nordstrom
  • Brian Wolff
  • David Gentry
  • Steven Barbola
Studio albums
EPs
Singles
  • "T.R.I.C."
  • "Blood Pigs"
  • "Possession"
  • "Warhead"
  • "Buried Alive"
  • "Ghostflowers"
  • "March of the Martyrs"
  • "Breed"
  • "Confrontation"
  • "Crooked Spoons"
  • "Smash the Control Machine"
  • "Rise, Rebel, Resist"
  • "Run for Cover"
  • "Fists Fall"
  • "Not to Touch the Earth"
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