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OTEP is an alternative[1][2]/nu metal[1][2] band formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California. Current lineup of the musical group consists of four members: vocalist Otep Shamaya, guitarist Aaron Nordstrom, drummer Brian Wolff, and bassist/background Vocalist "Evil" J. McGuire.
History
OTEP was formed in the fall of 2000 in California by Otep Shamaya and Evil J Mcguire. After performing area shows, the band was noticed by Sharon Osbourne who was impressed enough to offer OTEP a spot for the Ozzfest 2001 tour. During this time, the band was unsigned, but had several showcases for labels lined up. Capitol Records was intrigued by OTEP and asked them to perform another showcase and soon was signed with them. The band's first record for Capitol was an EP titled Jihad. Thenceforward OTEP released two albums (2002's Sevas Tra and 2004's House of Secrets). The second album, House of Secrets was produced by Greg Wells in Los Angeles at Rocket Carousel Studios. OTEP performed at Ozzfest again in 2002 and 2004.
In November 2006 the band began a North American tour to promote their fothcoming album The Ascension. As of May 2007, OTEP announced their departure from Capitol Records Music Group. Otep Shamaya states, "We have reached an agreement with the incoming regime over at the newly formed Capitol Records Music Group and we are now, joyously, thankfully, free agents."[citation needed] Since then, the band supported the Static-X tour which ended June 13 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Recently, the track "March of The Martyrs" was released via Internet on the band's music player on their official MySpace page. OTEP's latest cd, The_Ascension, will be released October 30, 2007.
Current members
- Otep Shamaya: vocals (2000-)
- "Evil" J. McGuire: bass/backing Vocals (2000-)
- Aaron Nordstrom: guitars (2007-)
- Brian "Haggis" Wollf: drums (2006-)
Former members
- Dave Aguilera: guitars (2000)
- Matt "Spooky" Damon: guitars (2000-2001)
- Tarver Marsh: guitars (2000-2001)
- Mark "Moke" Bistany: drums (2000-2003)
- Rob Patterson: guitars (2001-2003)
- Scott Coogan: drums (2003)
- Lee Rios: guitars (2004)
- David Lopez: drums (2004)
- Scotty CH: guitars (2005)
- Doug Pellerin: drums (2004-2006)
- Karma Singh Cheema: guitars (2006-2007)
Session musicians
- Greg Wells: guitars on House of Secrets
- Joey Jordison: drums on House of Secrets
Discography
- 2001 - Jihad (EP)
- 2002 - Sevas Tra
- 2004 - House of Secrets
- 2005 - Wurd Becomes Flesh (EP)
- 2007- The Ascension October 30th 2007