Otep
Shamaya - Vocals
"Evil" J. McGuire - Bass
Rob Patterson - Guitar
Mark "Moke" Bistany - Drums
The band Otep, an American heavy metal band formed in 2000 in
Los Angeles, California by Otep Shamaya, was signed after only
four shows, without a demo, strictly on the power of their live
performance. Their live performance proved to be so impressive
that Sharon Osbourne offered the unsigned act a spot on the 2001
Ozzfest tour. Since then Otep has appeared at the festival three
times. To date, the band has released four full lengths, one EP
and toured in support of all four releases.
Otep Shamaya has also published two books of poetry, spoken at
the Democratic National Convention in 2008, and has been
recognized as a painter. She openly supports Carbon Rally, PETA
and the WSPA. In addition to lending her support to numerous
groups, Shamaya has started the social networks "All Shapes and
Sizes"[2] and "Girls Out Now". On December 21, 2008, Shamaya
created a blog entitled "I'm Not a Monster".
On April 6, 2009, it was announced that Otep is now signed to
Victory Records. On April 7, 2009 Shamaya announced that the new
album will also mark the band reuniting with former members Mark
"Moke" Bistany on drums and Rob Patterson on guitar. Otep stated
a song titled "Rise, Rebel, Resist" from the new album, Smash
the Control Machine, slated for release August 18th, 2009, will
appear on the 2009 Vans Warped Tour various artists CD. However,
"Smash the Control Machine" will be the first song to be heard
off the new album, receiving air play in June 2009. Koichi
Fukuda is playing piano on the new album, and Emilie Autumn will
play violin.
Catch Otep on Tour
Aug 31 2009 8:00P ----------NEW ADDITION!!!---------- THE CITY
CLUB Houma, Louisiana
Sep 5 2009 6:00P BUMBERSHOOT FESTIVAL Seattle, Washington
Sep 22 2009 6:30P REGENCY GRAND w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents San Francisco, California
Sep 23 2009 6:30P THE CREST THEATER w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Fresno, California
Sep 24 2009 6:30P THE GLASS HOUSE w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Ponoma, California
Sep 27 2009 8:00P SUNSHINE THEATER w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sep 30 2009 7:00P SOKOL AUDITORIUM w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Omaha, Nebraska
Oct 2 2009 8:00P THE ROCK w/ Five Finger Death Punch, Shadows
Fall, 2 Cents Maplewood, Minnesota
Oct 3 2009 5:00P CLUB V w/ Five Finger Death Punch, Shadows
Fall, 2 Cents Chicago, Illinois
Oct 6 2009 6:00P NORTHERN LIGHTS w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Clifton Park, New York
Oct 8 2009 7:00P HOUSE OF BLUES w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Boston, Massachusetts
Oct 9 2009 7:30P BURBON STREET BALLROOM w/ Five Finger Death
Punch, Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Baltimore, Maryland
Oct 10 2009 7:00P WEBSTER THEATRE w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Hartford, Connecticut
Oct 11 2009 8:00P STARLAND BALLROOM w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Sayreville, New Jersey
Oct 13 2009 6:00P TLA w/ Five Finger Death Punch, Shadows Fall,
2 Cents Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 15 2009 7:00P THE CROFOOT w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Pontiac, Michigan
Oct 16 2009 6:30P ORPHEUM THEATER w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Madison, Wisconsin
Oct 17 2009 6:30P THE ORBIT ROOM w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Grand Rapids, Michigan
Oct 18 2009 7:00P EXPO FIVE w/ Five Finger Death Punch, Shadows
Fall, 2 Cents Louisville, Kentucky
Oct 20 2009 6:00P SUNSET STATION w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents San Antonio, Texas
Oct 21 2009 6:30P THE PAVILLION w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Lubbock, Texas
Oct 23 2009 7:00P THE VILLAGE w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Little Rock, Arkansas
Oct 25 2009 7:00P POPS NITE CLUB w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Sauget, Illinois
Oct 26 2009 6:00P DIAMOND BALLROOM w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oct 28 2009 5:30P KBPI’S INFEST @ THE FILLMORE w/ Five Finger
Death Punch, Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Denver, Colorado
Oct 30 2009 6:30P THE GREAT SALT AIR w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Salt Lake City, Utah
Oct 31 2009 7:00P KNITTING FACTORY w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Boise, Idaho
Nov 1 2009 6:30P KNITTING FACTORY w/ Five Finger Death Punch,
Shadows Fall, 2 Cents Spokane, Washington
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