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- For the Ancient Egyptian name component, see hotep.
Otep 
Otep performing at The Marquis Theater in Denver, CO.Background information Origin Los Angeles, California, USA Genres Nu metal, alternative metal Years active 2000–present Labels Capitol, Victory Website www.otep.com 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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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.
Current members
- Otep Shamaya - Vocals (2000–present)
- Markus Estrada: guitars (2010–present)
- Rani Sharone: bass (2010–present)
- Gil Sharone: drums (2010–present)
Former members
Guitars
- Dave Aguilera - guitars (2000)
- Tarver Marsh - guitars (2000–2001)
- Rob Patterson - guitars (2001–2004, 2009)
- Karma Singh Cheema - guitars (2006–2007)
Bass
- eViL j - bass (2000-2010)
Drums
- Brian Wolff - drums (2006–2008)
- Mark "Moke" Bistany - drums (2001–2004, 2009)
Session Musicians
- Greg Wells - guitar & custom percussion on House of Secrets
- Joey Jordison - drums on House of Secrets
- Holly Knight - mellotron, piano on The Ascension
- Koichi Fukuda - piano on Smash the Control Machine
- Emilie Autumn - violin on Smash the Control Machine
- Tony Campos - bass guitar on Atavist
- Collyn McCoy - bass guitar on Atavist
- Ulrich Wild - guitars, keyboards on Atavist
Touring Musicians
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)
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)
Discography
Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions US[2] US Ind.[2] FRA[3] UK[4] 2002 Sevas Tra 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. Extended plays
Year Album details 2001 Jihad - Released: June 19, 2001
- Label: Capitol (33725)
- Format: CD
2005 Wurd Becomes Flesh - Released: 2005
- Format: CD
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. DVD
Otep - Live Confrontation (2009)
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" 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]
References
- ^ "OTEP Officially Released From Capitol Records". [1]. http://themetalden.com/index.php?p=3556. Retrieved 2011-09-21.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Discographie Otep" (in French). Hung Medien. http://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Otep. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ Zywietz, Tobias. "Chart Log UK: The O - Ozric Tentacles". Zobbel. http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_O.HTM. Retrieved 2009-07-07.
- ^ "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.
External links
- Otep Official Site
- Otep on Myspace
- UnRated Magazine's Review of The Ascension
- "Otep's Next Step," by Niki D'Andrea, Phoenix New Times
- Hard Rock Albums Charts on Billboard
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"Categories:- American nu metal musical groups
- Heavy metal musical groups from California
- Musical groups established in 2000
- Capitol Records artists
- Musical quartets
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