Otep Shamaya


Otep Shamaya is the lead vocalist and namesake of the nu metal band Otep.

Career

Shamaya made her debut in 2000 with her band OTEP, and released the full-length albums Sevas Tra, House of Secrets, The Ascension, Smash the Control Machine, Atavist, Hydra, and Shamaya released her latest album, "Generation Doom" via Napalm Records on April 15, 2016. The 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 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 self-published to the public in November 2006 Lulu.com. In August 2007, the e-book Little Sins, her first electronic collection of printed poems and illustrations was placed in book form on Lulu.com. In 2010, Shamaya was a GLAAD Nominee for Outstanding Music Artist, alongside Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert.

Controversy

Shamaya's song "Menocide" was condemned by Robert Franklin of Fathers & Families for promoting the murder of men. The lyrics of the song suggest men are "infectious human waste" and that those who are oppressed should "give death to them" and commit "menocide". In her blog she responded to the criticism that her work was "hateful towards men" by saying: "I don’t see it that way. Indeed, I am an emotional person and I use angry words, but they are aimed at IDIOTS and MONGRELS. Perhaps YOU equate men with the likes of those scourge. But not me. I am an equal opportunity dispenser of rage. Ha!"

Personal life

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.

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

DVDs