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Otep Shamaya


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2000-2024 Otep - vocals  

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Born on: 07.11.1979

Otep Shamaya (born on November 7, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter, the lead vocalist of the metal band Otep. She made her debut in 2000 with her band and released the full length albums Sevas Tra, House Of Secrets, The Ascension, and Smash The Control Machine in June 2002, July 2004, October 2007, and August 2009 respectively. She is openly lesbian and a vegetarian. Otep Shamaya is known to be an advocate of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

Shamaya has been featured on HBO's Def Poetry. The first printed collection of poetry and illustrations by Otep 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.