Otep Shamaya, frontwoman of the long-running steel band OTEP, has revealed that she is retiring from music.
On Saturday (November sixteenth), Shamaya introduced by way of Fb that she was “liquidating” her music gear: “Hi there. I’m liquidating my intensive music tools: autographed guitars used on tour/studio, a uncommon Yamaha drum set utilized by Moke on tour/studio, a FOH Berringer board, X32 for IEM management from stage, stage lighting, smoke machines w/ LED lights, stage displays & rather more.”
She added, “I’ll present updates as soon as every thing is ready. Solely severe inquiries with severe monetary gives will likely be thought of. Thanks on your love & advocacy through the years.”
When followers began to ask within the feedback if she was retiring, Shamaya commented, “So many ask why I’m retiring after which I’ve to take a seat right here and block bozos speaking shit. Sure, I’m retiring. For actual. For good. My causes will likely be given earlier than years finish. Thank u to my actual ones.”
Shamaya shaped OTEP in Los Angeles in 2000, and was quickly tapped by Sharon Osbourne to play Ozzfest 2001. Over the previous twenty years, the band has launched 9 full-length albums, starting with 2002’s Sevas Tra, and ending with 2023’s The God Slayer.
OTEP’s sound has been described as “artwork home nu-metal,” with their lyrics typically taking over political subjects. As of now, the band’s final present was Might 18th of this 12 months on the Large Rock Inn in Piñon Hills, California, wrapping up a co-headlining outing with the Misfits’ Doyle.
See Otep Shamaya’s Fb submit beneath, adopted by a few OTEP’s standout music movies.