Otep
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Otep was an American nu metal band. The band was formed in November 2000 in Los Angeles by frontwoman Otep Shamaya. The band is noted for their style of "art-house nu metal", and their strong political stances. Throughout the course of several lineup changes over the years, Shamaya was the only constant member in the band.
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- Musical artist.name
- Otep
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- Musical artist.caption
- Otep performing in 2004
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.alt
- Otep performing in 2004
- Musical artist.background
- group_or_band
- Musical artist.origin
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Musical artist.years_active
- 2000–2024
- Musical artist.past_members
- Justin Kier
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- www.oteploves.me
- Image
- OtepDenver2010.jpg
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- inception
- 2000-00-00
- start of work period
- 2000-00-00
- Commons category
- Otep
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21 sectionsContents
- History
- Early years, ''Jihad'' and ''Sevas Tra'' (2000–2003)
- ''House of Secrets'' (2004–2006)
- ''The Ascension'' (2007–2008)
- ''Smash the Control Machine'' (2009–2010)
- ''Atavist'' and ''Sounds Like Armageddon'' (2011–2012)
- ''Hydra'' and further activity (2013–2014)
- ''Generation Doom'' (2015–2017)
- ''Kult 45,'' ''The God Slayer'' and Shamaya's retirement (2018–2024)
- Musical style and influences
- Awards
- Band members
- Discography
- Albums
- Studio albums
- Live albums
- Extended plays
- Singles
- Promotional singles
- References
- External links
Otep was an American nu metal band. The band was formed in November 2000 in Los Angeles by frontwoman Otep Shamaya. The band is noted for their style of "art-house nu metal", and their strong political stances. Throughout the course of several lineup changes over the years, Shamaya was the only constant member in the band.
After being selected by Sharon Osbourne to appear at Ozzfest 2001, Otep was signed to a record deal with Capitol Records without a demo in March 2001. Otep released two albums through Capitol, Sevas Tra (2002) and House of Secrets (2004); both albums were moderate successes, and sold a combined total of 400,000 copies worldwide by 2006. Otep's third album, The Ascension, was due to be released through Capitol in March 2007, but was delayed indefinitely following the label's consolidation into Capitol Music Group two months prior to its planned release date; the band subsequently parted ways with the label, and the album was eventually issued through Koch Records in October of that year.