Otep Shamaya

Otep Shamaya
Otep Shamaya
	Shamaya in 2014
Background information
Born	Shanelle Otep Baty; November 7, 1979 (age 46); Austin, Texas, U.S.
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Nu metal; alternative metal; rap metal;
Occupation	Singer
Years active	1994–2024
Formerly of	Otep
Website	girlgoesgrrr.tumblr.com

Otep Shamaya (born November 7, 1979)^{[citation needed]} is an American former singer and rapper, best known as the lead vocalist and founder of the eponymous metal band Otep.

Career

Shamaya made her debut in 2000 with her band Otep, and released the full-length albums Sevas Tra (June 2002), House of Secrets (July 2004), The Ascension (October 2007), Smash the Control Machine (August 2009), Atavist (April 2011), Hydra (January 2013).^[1] She released her latest album, "Generation Doom" via Napalm Records on April 15, 2016. The album debuted on Billboard at #10 on the Independent Chart, #7 on the Rock Chart, #4 on the Hard Rock Chart and #109 on the Top 200 Albums Chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.^[2]

Shamaya appears in The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as a voice-over actor for creatures.^[3] She has been featured on HBO's television series Def Poetry. In 2010, Shamaya was a GLAAD Nominee for Outstanding Music Artist, alongside Lady Gaga who won, and Adam Lambert.^[4]

Shamaya announced her retirement from music on November 18, 2024.^[5]

Personal life

Shamaya is a lesbian and vegan.^[6] She is known to be an advocate of animal rights. She also spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.^[7]

Discography

References

^ "ARTISTS / Otep". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
^ "The Gauntlet – OTEP Premieres "ZERO" Video Via Metal Injection on Tour Now!".
^ "TheHobbit-The-Battle-of-the-Five-Armies – Cast, Crew, Director and Awards". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
^ "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) – 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – English-Language Nominees". Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
^ Kennelty, Greg (November 18, 2024). "OTEP SHAMAYA Is Retiring From Music". Metal Injection. Retrieved December 16, 2024.
^ Shamaya, Otep (April 17, 2008). "Might Makes Write: Otep Reveals the Passions of the Poet". MTV. Archived from the original on January 13, 2009.
^ Kohn, Daniel (January 22, 2013). "Otep Powerful and Vicious". L.A. Weekly.

External links

Otep at Last.fm

[1] "ARTISTS / Otep". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 8, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2021.

[2] "The Gauntlet – OTEP Premieres "ZERO" Video Via Metal Injection on Tour Now!".

[3] "TheHobbit-The-Battle-of-the-Five-Armies – Cast, Crew, Director and Awards". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2015.

[4] "Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) – 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – English-Language Nominees". Archived from the original on January 30, 2010. Retrieved October 19, 2015.

[5] Kennelty, Greg (November 18, 2024). "OTEP SHAMAYA Is Retiring From Music". Metal Injection. Retrieved December 16, 2024.

[6] Shamaya, Otep (April 17, 2008). "Might Makes Write: Otep Reveals the Passions of the Poet". MTV. Archived from the original on January 13, 2009.

[7] Kohn, Daniel (January 22, 2013). "Otep Powerful and Vicious". L.A. Weekly.

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v t e Otep
Otep Shamaya Ari Mihalopoulos Justin Kier Andrew Barnes "Evil" J. McGuire Rob Patterson Mark "Moke" Bistany Dave Aguilera Matt "Spooky" Damon Tarver Marsh Scot Coogan Lee Rios David Lopez Scotty CH Doug Pellerin Karma Singh Cheema Aaron Nordstrom Brian Wolff David Gentry Steven Barbola
Studio albums	Sevas Tra House of Secrets The Ascension Smash the Control Machine Atavist Hydra Generation Doom Kult 45 The God Slayer
Live albums	Sounds Like Armageddon
EPs	Jihad Wurd Becomes Flesh