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Biography
: For the Ancient Egyptian name component, see hotep . Refimprove|date=July 2008Infobox musical artist| name = Otep | image = OtepDenver2010.jpg | caption = Otep performing at The Marquis Theater in Denver, CO. | background = group_or_band | origin = Los Angeles , California , United States of America|USA | genre = Alternative metal , rap metal , nu metal , hardcore punk|hardcore | years_active = 2000–present | label = Capitol Records|Capitol , Victory Records|Victory | website = http://www.otep.com/ www.otep.com| current_members = Otep Shamaya Otep (also written as OTEP or OT3P ) is an United States|American heavy metal music|heavy metal band formed in 2000 in Los Angeles , California by Otep Shamaya .
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. cite web| url = http://themetalden.com/index.php? p=3556 | title = OTEP Officially Released From Capitol Records | accessdate = 2011-09-21 | publisher = http://themetalden.com
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 .
Band members
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)
Joe Fox - Drums - (2011)
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 cite web
US Ind.
FRA cite web
UK cite web
2002
Sevas Tra
Released: June 18, 2002
Label: Capitol Records|Capitol (33346)
Format: Compact Disc|CD , music download|DI
145
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86
2004
House of Secrets
Released: July 27, 2004
Label: Capitol (91043)
Format: CD, DI
93
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102
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2007
The Ascension
Released: October 30, 2007
Label: Capitol (11653)
Format: CD, LP record|LP , DI
81
6
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2009
Smash the Control Machine
Released: August 18, 2009
Label: Victory Records|Victory (529)
Format: CD, DI
47
6
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2011
Atavist
Released: April 26, 2011
Label: Victory
Format: CD, DI
61
10
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"—" 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"
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Sevas Tra
"Possession"
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2004
"Warhead"
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House of Secrets
2007
"Ghostflowers"
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The Ascension
"March of the Martyrs"
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"Breed"
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2008
"Confrontation"
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2009
"Smash the Control Machine"
28
Smash the Control Machine
2010
"Rise, Rebel, Resist"
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2011
"Fists Fall"
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Atavist
" Not to Touch the Earth "
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"—" 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 Awards|GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for their album Smash the Control Machine during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards .Cite web |title=21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards - English Language Nominees |publisher= Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation |year=2010 | url= http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/21/nominees |accessdate=February 21, 2010
References
reflist
External links
http://otep.com Otep Official Site
http://www.myspace.com/otep Otep on Myspace
http://www.unratedmagazine.com/Articles/Archive/2007/Otep_Ascension.cfm UnRated Magazine's Review of The Ascension
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2007-03-29/music/otep-180-s-next-step/ "Otep's Next Step," by Niki D'Andrea, Phoenix New Times
http://www.billboard.com/charts/hard-rock-albums Hard Rock Albums Charts on Billboard (magazine)|Billboard
Otep Category:American nu metal musical groups Category:Heavy metal musical groups from California Category:Musical groups established in 2000 Category:Capitol Records artists Category:Musical quartets
