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The band OTEP was signed after only 4 shows, without a demo, strictly on the power of their live performance. A live performance that proved to be so impressive that [[Sharon Osbourne]] offered the unsigned act a spot on the 2001 [[Ozzfest]] tour. Since then OTEP has been on the festival a total of 3 times. To date, the band has released 3 full lengths, one EP and toured relentlessly in support of all 4 releases. In addition to this, the band continues to speak out on political issues like the [[War_in_Darfur | Genocide in Darfur]], [[Women's Rights]], the support of [[Marriage Equality]], the war in [[Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo | Congo]], the support of [[President Obama]], and are advocates for artists rights. |
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Otep was formed in the fall of 2000 in Los Angeles,California by [[Otep Shamaya]] and [["Evil" J. McGuire]]. After performing area shows, the band was noticed by [[Sharon Osbourne]] who was impressed enough to offer Otep a spot for the [[Ozzfest]] 2001 tour. During this time, the band was unsigned, but had several showcases for labels lined up. [[Capitol Records]] was intrigued by Otep and asked them to perform another showcase and soon was signed with them. The band's first record for Capitol was an EP titled ''[[Jihad (EP)|Jihad]]''. Thenceforward Otep released two albums (2002's ''[[Sevas Tra]]'' , 2004's ''[[House of Secrets (album)|House of Secrets]] and 2007's [[The Ascension]]''). The second album, ''House of Secrets'' was produced by [[Greg Wells]] in Los Angeles at Rocket Carousel Studios. Otep performed at [[Ozzfest]] again in 2002 and 2004. |
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The singer and founder of the group, [[Otep Shamaya]] is well respected for her lyrical content and dramatic stage performances. She has also published 2 books of poetry, spoke at the [[Democratic National Convention]] in 2008, is an accomplished painter, and has been compared to [[Woody Guthrie]] and [[Zach de la Rocha]] for her political activism. Some of those groups that she supports, but not limited to are [http://www.myspace.com/rainn_dc RAINN], [http://www.carbonrally.com/teams/311welcome_refer Carbon Rally], [http://www.peta.org/ PETA], & [http://www.wspa-usa.org/ WSPA]. In addition to lending her support to numerous groups, Otep has started the social networks All Shapes & Sizes, along with Girls Out Now. |
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In November 2006 the band began a North American tour to promote their forthcoming album ''[[The Ascension (Otep album)|The Ascension]]''. As of May 2007, Otep announced their departure from Capitol Records Music Group. Otep Shamaya states, "We have reached an agreement with the incoming regime over at the newly formed Capitol Records Music Group and we are now, joyously, thankfully, free agents."{{Fact|date=September 2007}} Since then, the band supported the [[Static-X]] tour which ended [[June 13]] [[2007]] in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]]. The track "March of the Martyrs" was released via Internet on the band's music player on their official [[MySpace]] page temporarily. ''The Ascension'' was released October 30, 2007. About a week before the release, samples of all the songs on ''The Ascension'' were put on otep.com for the fans. They were recently on the Balls, Volume, Strength tour with [[Hellyeah]] and [[Bloodsimple]].<ref>[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=81216 "[[Hellyeah]] to team up with Otep, [[Bloodsimple]] for 'Balls Volume Strength' Tour"], [[Blabbermouth.net]], September 21, 2007</ref> After the album release, the first video for the third album ''The Ascension'' "Ghostflowers", following "Ghostflowers" was Otep's cover of [[Nirvana<!-- (band) -->]]'s "Breed". Otep Shamaya has stated that the next music video would be the political anthem "Confrontation" and would be released early 2008. (MARCH) |
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On December 21, 2008, Otep's founder and front woman created a popular blog entitled, [http://www.imnotamonster.com I'm Not A Monster]. The site proved to be an instant success and since then is a reliable source for all things political and all things just in the world today. |
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February 2008--Otep has announced that the band will headline a tour "Circus of Democracy Tour" at the end of march and it was also announced that the 3rd Music video from the new album ''The Ascension'' would be released Friday February 29th,2008 on headbangers blog & it would be televised Saturday March 1st, 2008 on [[MTV]] [[Headbanger's Ball]]. The video is the political anthem "Confrontation". |
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In early May, Otep posted on her blog that on May 15, 2008, the video for "Crooked Spoons" would premier on Headbanger's Ball. It contains live footage from their concerts and clips of the film ''[[On the Doll]]''. |
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On August 25, 2008, Otep performed at the 2008 Democratic National Convention held in Denver, CO after winning the MySpace Voter Registration Contest. They generated 532 new voter registrations in two days. |
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On February 28, 2008, Otep Shamaya alluded to a new album via a status update on her Facebook page. It read, "In the midst of a personal Jihad, armored with Sevas Tra, I toppled the House of Secrets with my sacred Ascension. now ...the serpent and the swan swim again." |
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===Current line-up=== |
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Otep (also spelled OTEP or OT3P) is an American nu metal band formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California. The current lineup of the musical group consists of four members: vocalist Otep Shamaya, guitarist Steven Barbola, drummer David Gentry, and bassist/background vocalist "Evil" J. McGuire.
History
The band OTEP was signed after only 4 shows, without a demo, strictly on the power of their live performance. A live performance that proved to be so impressive that Sharon Osbourne offered the unsigned act a spot on the 2001 Ozzfest tour. Since then OTEP has been on the festival a total of 3 times. To date, the band has released 3 full lengths, one EP and toured relentlessly in support of all 4 releases. In addition to this, the band continues to speak out on political issues like the Genocide in Darfur, Women's Rights, the support of Marriage Equality, the war in Congo, the support of President Obama, and are advocates for artists rights.
The singer and founder of the group, Otep Shamaya is well respected for her lyrical content and dramatic stage performances. She has also published 2 books of poetry, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in 2008, is an accomplished painter, and has been compared to Woody Guthrie and Zach de la Rocha for her political activism. Some of those groups that she supports, but not limited to are RAINN, Carbon Rally, PETA, & WSPA. In addition to lending her support to numerous groups, Otep has started the social networks All Shapes & Sizes, along with Girls Out Now.
On December 21, 2008, Otep's founder and front woman created a popular blog entitled, I'm Not A Monster. The site proved to be an instant success and since then is a reliable source for all things political and all things just in the world today.
On March 20, 2009, Otep entered the pages of cartoon history. Legendary comic strip Doonesbury referenced the band in their daily edition. Click here to view this momentous occasion.
Current line-up
- Otep Shamaya: vocals (2000-present)
- "Evil" J. McGuire: bass/backing vocals (2000-present)
- Steven Barbola: guitars (2008-present)
- David Gentry: drums (2008-present)
Former members
Guitars
- Dave "Spooky" Aguilera: guitars (2000-2001)
- Tarver Marsh: guitars (2000-2001)
- Rob Patterson: guitars (2001-2003)
- Lee "nod flinders" Rios: touring guitars (2004)
- Scotty CH: touring guitars (2005)
- Melissa DeGott: touring guitars (2005-2006)
- Karma Singh Cheema: guitars (2006-2007)
- Aaron Nordstrom: guitars (2007-2008)
- Jim Prong: touring guitars (2008)
Drums
- Mark "Moke" Bistany: drums (2000-2003)
- Scott Coogan: touring drums (2003-2004)
- David Lopez: touring drums (2004)
- Doug Pellerin: touring drums (2004-2006)
- Brian Wolff: drums (2006-2008)
Session musicians
- Greg Wells: guitars & custom percussion on House of Secrets
- Joey Jordison: drums on House of Secrets
Discography
EP
- Jihad (2001)
- Wurd Becomes Flesh (2005)
Full Length
- Sevas Tra (2002)
- House of Secrets (2004)
- The Ascension (2007)