Otep
Aggressive art-house metal that pivots from haunting spoken-word whispers to bone-shaking guttural screams. Intense, political, and deeply visceral.
Aggressive art-house metal that pivots from haunting spoken-word whispers to bone-shaking guttural screams. Intense, political, and deeply visceral.
Formed in Los Angeles in 2000, Otep is an American nu metal band led by constant member and frontwoman Otep Shamaya. Known for their political activism and art-house approach to the genre, the group gained early momentum after a 2001 Ozzfest appearance. They subsequently secured a deal with Capitol Records, releasing two albums that achieved moderate global success before facing significant distribution delays during the band's tenure with various labels.
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