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Past
MAY
18
2024
Pinon Hills, CA
The Big Rock Inn
I Was There
MAY
17
2024
Fresno, CA
Fulton 55
I Was There
MAY
15
2024
Gallup, NM
Juggernaut Music (Formerly De Chavez)
I Was There
MAY
13
2024
Oklahoma City, OK
89th Street - OKC
I Was There
MAY
11
2024
Greenville, SC
Radio Room
I Was There
MAY
10
2024
Maryville, TN
Two Doors Down
I Was There
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Fan Reviews
Joseph
May 1st 2024
I went to the show just to see Otep.
All I can say about the show is HOLY SHIT that was incredible.
The music was on point, clean, hard, groovy and just simply better than I even expected.
Otep absolutely commanded that stage from the moment she arrived upstairs until the very last word she uttered.
I could see in her eyes this almost physical intensity that just ERUPTED and you knew she meant every fucking word that came out of her mouth.
My first time seeing this incredible musician live and in person has left me only wanting more from her. I’m definitely addicted.
West Hollywood, CA@Whisky A Go Go
Persephone Skye
June 15th 2023
Last night, I went and saw Otep Shamaya for the first time since 2011.
Before I got to the show, I got stuck a loop of - I don't know how I'm going to get on with it because of my evolution as of... Forever. I'm not the same person as I was when I saw Otep the last time - I'm going to let it be what it is. I love Otep, and a metal show is the exact prescription that I'm looking for.
Always divinely orchestrated - especially considering that I didn't even have to look for this one. I opened up Facebook yesterday and the show was staring me in the face!
Arriving to West Hollywood to catch the last two songs of the previous band before Otep, the Whisky-a-Go-Go appeared right in front of me as I deboarded transit - welcoming me as if arms were reaching out - "come in! We've been waiting for you!"
This night was a tsunami. Otep came on with her electronic producer, who resembled a Mortal Kombat character, as he got down behind his barrier of electronic creation. "Satanic" imagery draped in red and black adorned the live electronic set-up. I felt my inner "evil" start to smile. Having not seen Otep since 2011 - I was surprised because there was no DJ back then. I said to myself, "where's the band?" I always enter artistic spaces with an open mind though.
Otep came out in red and black (two of my favorite colors, by the way), dressed like the Goddess of Hel (I'm talking Norse mythology here). It took a while for me to get into it, probably because I was expecting something different based on previous experiences - and I was looking for a metal show, not a rave. Eventually, something clicked, and the set turned into something of a breakcore, metal-driven, Bass music-laced wrath of God. I felt like I was at a PRSPECT/European night - and I "lost myself" in the frequencies.
Soon enough, my human form had turned into a headbanging mass of relentless chaotic energy. Bringer of Death and Goddess of Destruction now present.
Having been transmuting life and shedding the chains of dread that San Francisco had put upon me - I stood at the corner of the floor, awkward and alone at the end of the set, deciding to feel into it anyway - and be with it. When everyone around you is conversing and you're the only one by yourself, sometimes it gets kind of weird, especially for someone who's extremely sociable most of the time.
There was one point that I was going to leave because I thought that was the end of the show.
Luckily, I was wrong, and I changed my mind just as the drums were being brought out. I took a deep breath and I geared myself up for what was about to come - what I came for.
Otep came out in another transformation. This time as the badass that (s)he always is - that badass that would punch you in the mouth if she had to but loves ya all in the same.
Cinematics as usual. Otep flare as usual. Raging legions of Shadow Soldiers - thrashing myself into a breakneck frenzy and going into catharsis - while screaming out all of the discordant remnants of past life frequencies - I had been initiated by Sekhmet in an invocation previous to showing up last night. So the raging kitty was indeed present!
Opening up with the raging anthem, Battle Ready, the war was on. The set was a cavalcade of old school anthems that made my spirit maniacally jubilant - TRIC, Blood pig, Eet the Children, My Confession, Menocide, Filthee - Equal Rights, Equal Lefts unleashed another raging demon inside of me. Apex Predator - another headbanger on the favorites list. Of course Smash the Control Machine was present as the anthem against the ones who try to hold society down, something Otep hides nothing in spreading on.
In the end, for me - this was RAPTURE and the shattering of everything I've ever been taught/programmed with that wasn't ME - only small bits remained as I walked out onto Sunset Blvd.
The evolution has been completed that seemed like a life journey through Hades.
Thank you Otep! I salute you!
(Also, who was your bassist last night, and is there anywhere I can listen to or connect with her? She's a badass!)
(I also haven't written a review like this in forever. Something tells me I should start again!)
West Hollywood, CA@Whisky A Go Go
Miles
June 9th 2023
Twas absolutely amazing. My nieces first show and she was so excited. Then our car got towed and the rest of the night sucked, but that wasn't Oteps fault.
San Antonio, TX@The Rock Box
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About Otep
"Following in the footsteps of outspoken musicians from folk singer Woody Guthrie to Rage Against The Machine's Zach de la Rocha, Otep Shamaya has positioned herself as one of music's catalysts for social change." — Revolver Magazine
To truly make a difference, one must be different. From the very start, OTEP were always a band on a mission: to open minds, win hearts and to push music into places that it has never dared step before.
Led by vocalist, lyricist and shamanic figurehead Otep Shamaya, the Los Angeles crew exploded into the consciousness of rock and metal fans worldwide with their debut album Sevas Tra in 2002. With their leader’s scabrous, evocative poetry front and center, OTEP’s hybrid sound immediately stood apart from the crowd while showcasing a liberated artistic philosophy that has driven band and singer breathlessly forward. Incorporating everything from heavy metal and punk rock to experimental electronics and cutting edge hip-hop, OTEP’s sound resonated strongly with a great and ever-expanding number of converts.
Otep Shamaya's music is formed from the poetic marrow of creative intercourse. Art for art's sake. She was signed to Capitol Records in 2002 after only 5 shows, without a demo, and strictly on the power of her live performance. Since then, she has spoken at the Democratic National Convention on behalf of Rock the Vote, nominated by GLAAD for Outstanding Artist Award with Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, won MTV's prestigious BEST VIDEO for Music with a message award. She has recorded 6 studio albums, 1 EP, and 1 live album, all original music, recorded several spoken word projects, expanded into the world of Voice Over for television, video games (THE LAST OF US), and major motion pictures (THE HOBBIT: The Battle Of The Five Armies), authored 3 books of original poetry, and continues to write and contribute to many other projects.
To truly make a difference, one must be different. From the very start, OTEP were always a band on a mission: to open minds, win hearts and to push music into places that it has never dared step before.
Led by vocalist, lyricist and shamanic figurehead Otep Shamaya, the Los Angeles crew exploded into the consciousness of rock and metal fans worldwide with their debut album Sevas Tra in 2002. With their leader’s scabrous, evocative poetry front and center, OTEP’s hybrid sound immediately stood apart from the crowd while showcasing a liberated artistic philosophy that has driven band and singer breathlessly forward. Incorporating everything from heavy metal and punk rock to experimental electronics and cutting edge hip-hop, OTEP’s sound resonated strongly with a great and ever-expanding number of converts.
Otep Shamaya's music is formed from the poetic marrow of creative intercourse. Art for art's sake. She was signed to Capitol Records in 2002 after only 5 shows, without a demo, and strictly on the power of her live performance. Since then, she has spoken at the Democratic National Convention on behalf of Rock the Vote, nominated by GLAAD for Outstanding Artist Award with Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, won MTV's prestigious BEST VIDEO for Music with a message award. She has recorded 6 studio albums, 1 EP, and 1 live album, all original music, recorded several spoken word projects, expanded into the world of Voice Over for television, video games (THE LAST OF US), and major motion pictures (THE HOBBIT: The Battle Of The Five Armies), authored 3 books of original poetry, and continues to write and contribute to many other projects.
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Band Members:
www.instagram.com/otepofficial, www.twitter.com/otepofficial
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
No upcoming shows
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concerts and tour dates
Past
MAY
18
2024
Pinon Hills, CA
The Big Rock Inn
I Was There
MAY
17
2024
Fresno, CA
Fulton 55
I Was There
MAY
15
2024
Gallup, NM
Juggernaut Music (Formerly De Chavez)
I Was There
MAY
13
2024
Oklahoma City, OK
89th Street - OKC
I Was There
MAY
11
2024
Greenville, SC
Radio Room
I Was There
MAY
10
2024
Maryville, TN
Two Doors Down
I Was There
Show More Dates
Fan Reviews
Joseph
May 1st 2024
I went to the show just to see Otep.
All I can say about the show is HOLY SHIT that was incredible.
The music was on point, clean, hard, groovy and just simply better than I even expected.
Otep absolutely commanded that stage from the moment she arrived upstairs until the very last word she uttered.
I could see in her eyes this almost physical intensity that just ERUPTED and you knew she meant every fucking word that came out of her mouth.
My first time seeing this incredible musician live and in person has left me only wanting more from her. I’m definitely addicted.
West Hollywood, CA@Whisky A Go Go
Persephone Skye
June 15th 2023
Last night, I went and saw Otep Shamaya for the first time since 2011.
Before I got to the show, I got stuck a loop of - I don't know how I'm going to get on with it because of my evolution as of... Forever. I'm not the same person as I was when I saw Otep the last time - I'm going to let it be what it is. I love Otep, and a metal show is the exact prescription that I'm looking for.
Always divinely orchestrated - especially considering that I didn't even have to look for this one. I opened up Facebook yesterday and the show was staring me in the face!
Arriving to West Hollywood to catch the last two songs of the previous band before Otep, the Whisky-a-Go-Go appeared right in front of me as I deboarded transit - welcoming me as if arms were reaching out - "come in! We've been waiting for you!"
This night was a tsunami. Otep came on with her electronic producer, who resembled a Mortal Kombat character, as he got down behind his barrier of electronic creation. "Satanic" imagery draped in red and black adorned the live electronic set-up. I felt my inner "evil" start to smile. Having not seen Otep since 2011 - I was surprised because there was no DJ back then. I said to myself, "where's the band?" I always enter artistic spaces with an open mind though.
Otep came out in red and black (two of my favorite colors, by the way), dressed like the Goddess of Hel (I'm talking Norse mythology here). It took a while for me to get into it, probably because I was expecting something different based on previous experiences - and I was looking for a metal show, not a rave. Eventually, something clicked, and the set turned into something of a breakcore, metal-driven, Bass music-laced wrath of God. I felt like I was at a PRSPECT/European night - and I "lost myself" in the frequencies.
Soon enough, my human form had turned into a headbanging mass of relentless chaotic energy. Bringer of Death and Goddess of Destruction now present.
Having been transmuting life and shedding the chains of dread that San Francisco had put upon me - I stood at the corner of the floor, awkward and alone at the end of the set, deciding to feel into it anyway - and be with it. When everyone around you is conversing and you're the only one by yourself, sometimes it gets kind of weird, especially for someone who's extremely sociable most of the time.
There was one point that I was going to leave because I thought that was the end of the show.
Luckily, I was wrong, and I changed my mind just as the drums were being brought out. I took a deep breath and I geared myself up for what was about to come - what I came for.
Otep came out in another transformation. This time as the badass that (s)he always is - that badass that would punch you in the mouth if she had to but loves ya all in the same.
Cinematics as usual. Otep flare as usual. Raging legions of Shadow Soldiers - thrashing myself into a breakneck frenzy and going into catharsis - while screaming out all of the discordant remnants of past life frequencies - I had been initiated by Sekhmet in an invocation previous to showing up last night. So the raging kitty was indeed present!
Opening up with the raging anthem, Battle Ready, the war was on. The set was a cavalcade of old school anthems that made my spirit maniacally jubilant - TRIC, Blood pig, Eet the Children, My Confession, Menocide, Filthee - Equal Rights, Equal Lefts unleashed another raging demon inside of me. Apex Predator - another headbanger on the favorites list. Of course Smash the Control Machine was present as the anthem against the ones who try to hold society down, something Otep hides nothing in spreading on.
In the end, for me - this was RAPTURE and the shattering of everything I've ever been taught/programmed with that wasn't ME - only small bits remained as I walked out onto Sunset Blvd.
The evolution has been completed that seemed like a life journey through Hades.
Thank you Otep! I salute you!
(Also, who was your bassist last night, and is there anywhere I can listen to or connect with her? She's a badass!)
(I also haven't written a review like this in forever. Something tells me I should start again!)
West Hollywood, CA@Whisky A Go Go
Miles
June 9th 2023
Twas absolutely amazing. My nieces first show and she was so excited. Then our car got towed and the rest of the night sucked, but that wasn't Oteps fault.
San Antonio, TX@The Rock Box
View More Fan Reviews
About Otep
"Following in the footsteps of outspoken musicians from folk singer Woody Guthrie to Rage Against The Machine's Zach de la Rocha, Otep Shamaya has positioned herself as one of music's catalysts for social change." — Revolver Magazine
To truly make a difference, one must be different. From the very start, OTEP were always a band on a mission: to open minds, win hearts and to push music into places that it has never dared step before.
Led by vocalist, lyricist and shamanic figurehead Otep Shamaya, the Los Angeles crew exploded into the consciousness of rock and metal fans worldwide with their debut album Sevas Tra in 2002. With their leader’s scabrous, evocative poetry front and center, OTEP’s hybrid sound immediately stood apart from the crowd while showcasing a liberated artistic philosophy that has driven band and singer breathlessly forward. Incorporating everything from heavy metal and punk rock to experimental electronics and cutting edge hip-hop, OTEP’s sound resonated strongly with a great and ever-expanding number of converts.
Otep Shamaya's music is formed from the poetic marrow of creative intercourse. Art for art's sake. She was signed to Capitol Records in 2002 after only 5 shows, without a demo, and strictly on the power of her live performance. Since then, she has spoken at the Democratic National Convention on behalf of Rock the Vote, nominated by GLAAD for Outstanding Artist Award with Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, won MTV's prestigious BEST VIDEO for Music with a message award. She has recorded 6 studio albums, 1 EP, and 1 live album, all original music, recorded several spoken word projects, expanded into the world of Voice Over for television, video games (THE LAST OF US), and major motion pictures (THE HOBBIT: The Battle Of The Five Armies), authored 3 books of original poetry, and continues to write and contribute to many other projects.
To truly make a difference, one must be different. From the very start, OTEP were always a band on a mission: to open minds, win hearts and to push music into places that it has never dared step before.
Led by vocalist, lyricist and shamanic figurehead Otep Shamaya, the Los Angeles crew exploded into the consciousness of rock and metal fans worldwide with their debut album Sevas Tra in 2002. With their leader’s scabrous, evocative poetry front and center, OTEP’s hybrid sound immediately stood apart from the crowd while showcasing a liberated artistic philosophy that has driven band and singer breathlessly forward. Incorporating everything from heavy metal and punk rock to experimental electronics and cutting edge hip-hop, OTEP’s sound resonated strongly with a great and ever-expanding number of converts.
Otep Shamaya's music is formed from the poetic marrow of creative intercourse. Art for art's sake. She was signed to Capitol Records in 2002 after only 5 shows, without a demo, and strictly on the power of her live performance. Since then, she has spoken at the Democratic National Convention on behalf of Rock the Vote, nominated by GLAAD for Outstanding Artist Award with Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, won MTV's prestigious BEST VIDEO for Music with a message award. She has recorded 6 studio albums, 1 EP, and 1 live album, all original music, recorded several spoken word projects, expanded into the world of Voice Over for television, video games (THE LAST OF US), and major motion pictures (THE HOBBIT: The Battle Of The Five Armies), authored 3 books of original poetry, and continues to write and contribute to many other projects.
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Band Members:
www.instagram.com/otepofficial, www.twitter.com/otepofficial
Hometown:
Los Angeles, California
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