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In 2009, Otep signed with Victory Records.[10] Their 2009 album, Smash the Control Machine, which was released on August 18, 2009,[10][28] included a reunion with former members Mark "Moke" Bistany on drums and Rob Patterson on guitar. The album also featured Koichi Fukuda on piano, and Emilie Autumn on violin, and a song co-written with songwriter Holly Knight, which resulted in "UR a WMN NOW". Knight previously co-wrote "Perfectly Flawed" with Otep on The Ascension.[29] It peaked at 47 on the Billboard 200[17] and 6 on the US Independent Charts.[27] The band appeared with 2Cents, Five Finger Death Punch and Shadows Fall on the 'Shock & Raw Tour' of North America in the fall of 2009.[30] On September 30, 2010, bassist Jay McGuire left the band.[31] Atavist and Sounds Like Armageddon (2011–2012)[edit] On April 26, 2011,[32] Otep released their fifth studio album, Atavist.[10] It peaked at 61 on the Billboard 200,[17] 10 on the Independent Charts[27] and 19 on the US Rock Charts.[33] On November 6, 2012, Otep released their first live album, Sounds Like Armageddon.[34][35] Hydra and further activity (2013–2014)[edit] In an interview, Otep Shamaya said that Hydra will be her band's final album.[36] The album was released on January 22, 2013[37] and peaked at 133 on the Billboard 200.[38] The band is still touring and tours the U.S. east coast and Australia for their Sounds of Armageddon tour.[39][40] In early 2014, Otep confirmed on her personal Facebook account and the band account that another album would be made. In April 2014, Otep signed a new management deal with Kam 9.8 Machlation Group, a company founded by Slipknot's DJ Sid Wilson and his business partner Synonym Mead.[citation needed] The contract with Kam 9.8 was not renewed. In September 2015 Otep announced on her Facebook page that the band had signed a new management deal with Napalm Records, and that a new album would be released in the spring of 2016 (pre-order from winter 2015). Generation Doom (2015–2017)[edit] "Signing with Napalm Records is one of the most exciting alliances I've ever made. I haven't felt this excited to write a new album since 'Sevas Tra.' There's a lot of work to do, a lot of music to write, a lot of things to say, a lot of injustices to confront and a lot of madness to summon and capture. To be able to forge this sacred alchemy with the dark brilliance of producer Howard Benson is a dream come true."[41] On February 4, 2016, Otep announced that the album would be titled Generation Doom and would be released on April 15. They also released the album art on their Facebook page.[42] On April 11, 2016 Billboard was to stream Generation Doom in its entirety for 24 hours, but due to its success extended the streaming time to several days.[2] The music video for the song "In Cold Blood" premiered on April 15, 2016, on Music Choice. On Record Store Day (April 16, 2016), record stores released a picture vinyl disk of Generation Doom. On April 20, Napalm Records released the video for "In Cold Blood" on their YouTube page.[43] Generation Doom sold 5,825 copies in its first week of sale in the United States.[44] It was number 3 of the top 8 Napalm Record sellers in the week of April 23. On April 26 the album reached #7 on the Billboard Rock Chart, #10 on the Independent Chart and #109 on the Top 200 Albums Chart. On May 7, the album reached #4 on the Billboard Hard Rock Chart [45] Kult 45, The God Slayer and Shamaya's retirement (2018–2024)[edit] On May 2, 2018, Otep disclosed the album title and artwork for their eighth album, together with disclosing interviews about the content of the album. The official Napalm announcement read: "You can expect a complete and total mutiny of the senses on Kult 45", says Shamaya. "That said, it's important for fans to know that this record is not just an indictment of Trump. The idea is rather to empower people to stand up and remind them this is our country and we have the power. It's primarily a rallying cry for people with common sense and good-natured patriots to rise up and know that we own this nation." "Although the album is produced well technically, lyrically, it's very raw. Musically, we explore different genres - we're trying to reach everyone. I don't want to be limited to one genre or to be anchored to a particular space where I can only reach certain political minds. It's important to me that I'm sending a clear and concise message to the Resistance - the people out there bending the barricades and fighting for justice is this country." Kult 45 was recorded at The Lair in Los Angeles, using exactly the same equipment which was used for Otep's first album, Sevas Tra (down to Shamaya's vocal microphone, a SHURE Beta 58), in order to create a sound reminiscent of their roots. Kult 45 was self-produced by the band, with assistant engineering from Larry Goetz, Nicolas Schilke, and Lizzy Ostro.[46] It was also mentioned that the lyrics will tackle subjects like the immigrant crisis, rape culture and the US government. In an episode of 'Wake and Bake' (a weekly Facebook live stream on the Otep page) Justin Kier said that while creating this album the band had kept the fans in mind. Therefore, making it an album for the fans, rather than for self-exploration. The first single of the album, "To the Gallows", was released on May 25, 2018, along with a lyric video. The album sold 1,850 copies in its first week, and became Otep's first studio album not to chart on the Billboard 200.[44] Otep's ninth album, The God Slayer, was released through Cleopatra Records on September 15, 2023.[47] The album features original material alongside covers of songs by artists including Lil Peep, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Eminem.[47] After its release, Otep Shamaya said that the album will be Otep's last, "In symbolic terms, nine is the last single digit. So [The God Slayer] is the last; it represents the last. I don't know if I'll make another record".[48] From April to May 2024, Otep toured with Doyle.[49] In November 2024, she announced her retirement from music and began "liquidating" her collection of musical equipment.[50] Musical style and influences[edit] The band's style is primarily nu metal,[1][51][52][53][54] and is also considered alternative metal.[34][39][40] It has also been labelled as gothic metal,[55] rap metal[56] and extreme metal.[57] AllMusic has described Otep as "art house nu-metal".[1] Otep's influences include Slipknot, Slayer, Korn, Rage Against the Machine, The Notorious B.I.G., Nine Inch Nails, Jim Morrison, Tool, the Doors, Nirvana, and Deftones.[58][59][60] Although the band's style is primarily nu metal, their music incorporates strong elements of death metal.[56][61] Awards[edit] In 2004, the music video for the single "Warhead" was on the top ten of MTV Headbangers Ball.[62] In 2010, Otep was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album Smash the Control Machine during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.[63] Beginning with The Ascension and continuing through to Generation Doom, Otep has consistently charted high, most often in the top five on the Billboard Hard Rock Chart.[64] Band members[edit] This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (April 2020) This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification. The reason given is: player names, roles and times with the band need to be detailed.. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially libelous.Find sources: "Otep" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Former members .mw-parser-output .div-col{margin-top:0.3em;column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .div-col-small{font-size:90%}.mw-parser-output .div-col-rules{column-rule:1px solid #aaa}.mw-parser-output .div-col dl,.mw-parser-output .div-col ol,.mw-parser-output .div-col ul{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .div-col li,.mw-parser-output .div-col dd{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column} Otep Shamaya – vocals (2000–2024) Tarver Marsh – guitar (2000) Dave "Spooky" Aguilera – guitars (2000–2001) Mark "Moke" Bistany – drums (2000–2003, 2009) Rob Patterson – guitars (2001–2004, 2009) Jason "eViL J" McGuire – bass (2000–2010) Karma Singh Cheema – guitar (2006–2007) Brian "Haggis" Wolff – drums (2006–2008) Justin Kier – drums (2013–2020) Ari Mihalopoulos – guitar (2011) Andrew Barnes – bass (2016) Lamar Little – drums (2020–2022) AJ Bartholomew – guitars (2022) Touring musicians Lane Maverick – guitar (2001) Lee Rios – guitar (2004) Scotty CH – guitar (2005) Melissa DeGott – guitar (2006) Aaron Nordstrom – guitar (2007–2008) Steven Barbola – guitar (2008–2010) Scot Coogan – drums (2003) David Lopez – drums (2004) Doug Pellerin – drums (2004–2005) Dave Gentry – drums (2008–2010) Chasin Cox – drums (2010) Joe Fox – drums (2011) Chase Brickenden – drums (2012) Erik Tisinger – bass (2011–2013) Corey Wolford – bass (2014–2015) Tiaday Ball – bass (2022–2024) AJ Bartholomew – guitar (2022) Timeline Discography[edit] Albums[edit] Studio albums[edit] List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions US[17] USInd.[27] USRock[33] BEL(FL)[65] BEL(WA)[66] FRA[19] JPN[67] SWI[68] UK[18] UKRock[69] Sevas Tra Released: June 18, 2002[70] Label: Capitol Formats: CD, download 145 — — — — — — — 86 10 House of Secrets Released: July 27, 2004[71] Label: Capitol Formats: CD, download 93 — — — — 102 — — — — The Ascension Released: October 30, 2007[72] Label: Koch Formats: CD, LP, download 81 6 25 — — — 197 — — — Smash the Control Machine Released: August 18, 2009[73] Label: Victory Formats: CD, download 47 6 13 — — — — — — — Atavist Released: April 26, 2011[74] Label: Victory Formats: CD, download 61 10 19 — — — — — — — Hydra Released: January 22, 2013[75] Label: Victory Formats: CD, download 133 22 39 — — — — — — — Generation Doom Released: April 15, 2016[76] Label: Napalm Formats: CD, LP, download 109 10 13 137 136 — — — — — Kult 45 Released: July 27, 2018[77] Label: Napalm Formats: CD, LP, download —[A] 11 — — — — — 100 — — The God Slayer Released: September 15, 2023[79] Label: Cleopatra Formats: CD, LP, download — — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. 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Title Details Sounds Like Armageddon Released: November 6, 2012[80] Label: Victory Formats: CD, download Extended plays[edit] List of extended plays Title Details Jihad Released: June 19, 2001[81] Label: Capitol Formats: CD, download Wurd Becomes Flesh Released: 2005 Label: Self-released Formats: CD Singles[edit] List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album USAct.Rock[82] USMain.Rock[83] "T.R.I.C."[84] 2001 — — Jihad "Blood Pigs"[85] 2002 — — Sevas Tra "Warhead"[86] 2004 — — House of Secrets "Buried Alive"[87] — — "Ghostflowers"[88] 2007 — — The Ascension "Breed"[89] — — "Perfectly Flawed"[90] 2008 — — "Confrontation"[91] — — "Smash the Control Machine" 2009 27 28 Smash the Control Machine "Rise, Rebel, Resist"[92] 2010 — — "Fists Fall"[93] 2011 — — Atavist "Not to Touch the Earth"[94] — — "Apex Predator"[95] 2013 — — Hydra "In Cold Blood"[96] 2016 — — Generation Doom "Royals" — 39 "To the Gallows"[97] 2018 — — Kult 45 "Shelter in Place"[98] — — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. 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