by Matt Brown | Aug 8, 2018 | Metal By Numbers
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. It’s only been three years since Halestorm’s last album, but for whatever reason it feels like it’s been a lot longer. They’re one of those...
by Zenae Zukowski | Apr 4, 2018 | News, Releases, Touring
Otep are currently working on their overall eighth full-length album, which is expected to arrive later this year via Napalm Records. The group have also announced an extensive North American summer trek that kicks off right after Independence Day on July 5th in Las...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 30, 2017 | News
Recently, Otep and Amerakin Overdose entered a social media battle. However, things are now getting a bit physical. For $5, you can purchase your own “Otep Sucks” and/or “Fuck Otep” T-shirt. The “local band of Momos” proudly supports these T-shirts after sharing a...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 29, 2017 | Interviews, News
We are approaching the end of Gay Pride Month, and during this time, Billboard spoke to a handful of out artists, asking about their experiences within the metal and hard rock community. In separate interviews, Paul Masvidal, founding member of Cynic, Otep Shamaya,...
by Bram Teitelman | Jun 28, 2017 | Beefs, Updates
One thing you can say about Otep Shamaya is that she and her band has legions of diehard supporters. However, in recent weeks, there’s been more detractors than supporters, at least if you judge social media and bands that have opened for her. Currently on a...