Otep Shamaya
| Otep Shamaya | |
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Otep on the streets of Los Angeles
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 7, 1979 |
| Genres | Alternative metal, nu metal, extreme metal, rap metal |
| Occupation(s) | singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000—present |
| Labels |
Capitol (2001–2007) KOCH (2007-2009) Victory (2009-2013) Napalm Records (2015-present) |
| Associated acts | Otep, Imaginary Friend |
| Website | Otep's blog |
Otep Shamaya is the lead vocalist of the nu metal band Otep.
Shamaya made her debut in 2000 with her band OTEP, and released the full-length albums Sevas Tra (June 2002), House of Secrets (July 2004), The Ascension (October 2007), Smash the Control Machine (August 2009), Atavist (April 2011), Hydra (January 2013), and earlier this year, (April 15, 2016) Shamaya unleashed her latest album, "GENERATION DOOM" via Napalm Records. The critically acclaimed album debuted on Billboard at #10 on the Independent Chart, #7 on the Rock Chart, #4 on the Hard Rock Chart and #109 on the Top 200 Albums Chart, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
Shamaya is featured in The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies as a voice-over actor for creatures. Shamaya has been featured on HBO's television series Def Poetry. In April 2015, Shamaya released her first edition of short stories titled "Movies in My Head". The first printed collection of poetry and illustrations by Shamaya was made available to the public in November 2006 exclusively on Lulu.com. In August 2007, the e-book Little Sins, her first electronic collection of printed poems and illustrations was placed in book form. In 2010, Shamaya was a GLAAD Nominee for Outstanding Music Artist, alongside Lady Gaga (who won) and Adam Lambert.
Shamaya is openly lesbian and a vegan. She is known to be an advocate of animal rights. Shamaya also spoke at the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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