OTEP | Garza Podcast 98

[@OTEPmusic]

Chris & his team are awesome xx thank you for having me xx

[@AaronMorgan666]

Thanks YOU so much! Your band was one of my first metal bands! Before slipknot even! for me. This is a long way back but. You were taking pictures with fans at q and z in ringle Wisconsin. Idk if he was your manager, but i think he was for sure, a staff member of yours. And he asked if we were in line for pictures with you. And we said we would love to but he had to get home to our kid and I had to work at 7 a.m. the next day. And he, haha!, "made" us cut EEEEEEVERYONE! To get a picture with you. Idk why. But it was cool as fuck. I felt bad but he told me to not worry about it haha. This was like 5 or 6 years ago I believe.

[@OTEPmusic]

xxx @@AaronMorgan666

[@kevinblakemore6445]

Way awesome to have Otep on! I used to be in Motograter & remember doing OZZfest. Otep also did a show with Static X! My buddy Wayne rip.

[@decepticonmark]

Been a fan since the Jihad Ep. I still have your autograph (in a frame, wiith Evil J's) from Ozzfest 2004 from when I met you. You were super nice, considering it was 90+degrees outside that day lol.

[@vintsteele6775]

Love you so much my native... I was young remembering you on the HBO one...

[@birkinslegacy]

I dont think I have ever seen her smile this much! Probably the best interview shes ever done.

[@brianjmarotta1766]

I will never forget the first time listening to Otep's record-Servas Tra. Was in high school when it was released and was so blown away by the powerhouse vocals of "Blood Pigs" and "T.R.I.C." I played it for all my friends. The first female lead singer to get me to listen to female fronted bands. Was lucky enough to catch Otep live and followed her music with each release since. Thank you Otep for doing this interview! 🔥🔥🔥

[@wormeater888]

I literally got “Sevas Tra” tattooed on the inside of my lip when I was 14 ahhah

[@midnightcryptworx]

Same!

[@midnightcryptworx]

@@wormeater888 Nice! My first tattoo was Sevas Tra on my back below my neck.

[@DJSven13]

I remember seeing OTEP years ago. A friend surprised me for my birthday so I could actually meet the band. She’s so supportive and showed fans a shit ton of love. She showed music comes from the heart 🫶🏼🤘🏼. I appreciate everything she said to me to this day, I’ll never forget it.

[@Leo-yn5fx]

This is literally the best metal podcast period and i think all the other ones are great, but this one takes it.

[@LAkadian]

I will never forget my first Otep song, in 9th grade. It was Blood Pig. I have been a fan ever since.

[@VandalXXI]

I've known of Otep for years, but they've always kinda been just on the outskirts of my musical interests. But now after listening to how amazing she is as a person, and her passion, and her huge love for hip-hop, I'm ALL in.

[@corycourtney8923]

Amazing interview. You can tell Garza really respects her. He barely said anything for most of this interview and it was perfect. He really tries to play to his guests to get the best possible interview and letting Otep talk was the right call.

[@Lumbeseckel-Oo]

One of the artists who made the soundtrack to my youth. Thx for the good times :D

[@gabrielcarpenter6770]

What amazing interview !!! I have heard of Otep never got into band music , but I will now !!! Thank you Chris and Otep !!!

[@shredhead4604]

Garza hands down has best Podcasts! Never been a huge fan of this band but that doesn’t mean they don’t have some killers songs, and upmost respect to her being an insane vocalist.🤘💀🤘🎸

[@Magdalena8008s]

You're a reasonable person. SS was never my jam. And that's fine. It's the people who don't like a thing and expect others to as well and call them talentless or other absurdities. But I like all the members individually and especially the podcast. Garza and Craig Reynolds are killing it in the metal podcast scene.

[@OTEPmusic]

thank uuu

[@shredhead4604]

@@OTEPmusic You are most welcome and am happy you took my comment as the compliment it was meant to be, because I was hoping people didn’t read that wrong because Blood Pigs is hands down my favorite Otep song let alone a top favorite metal song in my arsenal of likes period! Your vocals are absolutely insane! You have always been the real deal! I only meant I have never been a huuuuuge fan like some other people are and to each their own. The world would be a boring place if we all loved the exact same stuff. Honestly you being on this Podcast made me decide to go back and visit OTEP records again that maybe I didn’t give a fair shake too. Sometimes with what is happening in our lives at the time we may just not have had the time etc. Just like these days especially there is so much new music out and with the internet it can become overwhelming with trying to keep up as I am sure you know exactly what I mean ha. I still have albums from 2022 AND 2021 even that I have not had a chance to give full play through to yet. Life gets in the way sometimes ;). We like what we like and I spend a lot of time still going back to older material I love while also trying to keep up with ALL the new stuff that gets released almost daily ha. Also hand down “The End” by The Doors is my absolute most favorite Doors song. I am a combat veteran and my Father is a Vietnam vet, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient. My brothers served also, cousins, Aunts Uncles you name it, pretty much every member of my family has served. People chuckle at the comparison we’ll give to the movie Forest Gump because LT. Dan had a member of his family serve and fight in every single American war/conflict but die, and my family is the same only we all survived. Granted lots of Purple Hearts in the family, but we’re blessed to at least have all come home alive. I even have relatives who fought for both the Union and Confederate army’s back in the Civil War. We’ve been in this country for a long time ha 👍 I appreciate your appreciation for our veterans also and thank you to the members in your family who have served as well! Hands down you have one of the greatest metal voices of all time. I was like man I need to go back and revisit some of my old Otep records and checkout the ones I do not have. That happens, I’m 42 years old and there is music that I maybe didn’t like years ago that I love now and so I expect I will make a good Otep Mix again here shortly. This was a great Podcast episode! Stay Rockn! 🤘

[@shredhead4604]

@@Magdalena8008sThank you, yes I always try to be reasonable. I actually have never been a huge SS fan either haha and get crap from people for saying my favorite SS album is self-titled with Ross Robinson. I absolutely love the album!🤘Next to The Cleansing, RIP Mitch. That album kills also! Not to razz Garza or anything but Whitechapel was the Deathcore band that drew me in most at the time etc, BUT, BUT, SS’s 2023 album ‘Remember…You Must Die’ I am still jamming! I can’t put a finger on it but something about their latest album just hits me in the gut the right way I like and I think Garza and crew absolutely killed it! 👍🤘I have always liked songs from other albums of theirs also, but I guess just like with what I was referring to with Otep, was just implying I have never been some super huge fanboy is all. Again I know a lot of people would give me crap for saying how much I love their album Ross produced but I don’t care. I love that album, the guitar work in it, the clean guitar tones are all sic. I love when metal bands incorporate cool eerie cleans alongside gnarly distortions. Also I think the vocals are great on that record. Have to remember a lot of my favorite bands are the exact favorites of Garza’s. We’re in that same age bracket. Anyway though, cheers everyone! 🍻🤘🎸🤘👍

[@alexcrescioni]

A true force in metal music that cannot be replicated. Originality at its core and one of the most intense live metal acts to ever exist. Much love and respect to OTEP and thank you Chris for bringing us closer to legends 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻

[@chiefbrownfart]

To this day Sevas Tra is one of my all time favorite nu-metal albums. Hell, it's crazy to think that it's been out for just over 20 years now and I still listen to it a few times a year. Definitely an absolute classic in the genre, as well as Jihad etc.

[@bibiinspades1953]

I met Otep about 20 years ago at Ozzfest she's super chill saw her live again back in 2017 and I will again when I get the chance

[@DrummerAndyTaiwan]

I wish she can talk about some memories of Joey Jordison recording the House of Secrets album, great content as always though, love from Taiwan 🇹🇼!

[@OTEPmusic]

he was so humble but just a beast on the drums xxx

[@JakubDiegoTokaj]

Once again a great interview Chris, I'm addicted to your podcast now :D Thanks for reminding me of Otep, it's been a while since I listened to it and I forgot how much I loved this stuff. I jammed a lot of the first two records back in the high school days, gotta check the new one asap.

[@frankov_83]

I love Otep. She was a huge part of my early 20s. The first 3 albums are still part of any playlist I create and have the CDs somewhere lol. Remember those? Otep paved the way for bands like Jinjer, Spiritbox, etc. A true poet.

[@vkermodekumav8949]

I got so happy hearing that Joey played with you guys I cried and got so happy! Joey will always me a huge part of my inspiration for me! This interview is amazing! Learned so much about Otep! I only have the Activists album but I really need more!

[@kitsap216]

I was really impressed on how you guys treat local bands. Thank you.

[@seannduntdrumspace]

I loved this interview, never listened to Otep before but ill be checking out the entire back catalogue! Thank you Otep and Garza \m/

[@ozzman322]

I remember waiting in line to get into 2002 Ozzfest…hearing the music and the growls of Blood Pigs and was like “Omg!!!” I ran to the stage. I wanted to see the band and the guy singing…only to realize that it’s a woman! I was floored. That’s the day I fell in love with Otep (band). I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@777Kadu]

Same thing with me. When I heard it for the first time I loved it at first, then I saw the clip and I was like "is it a woman? Wow!"

[@joerazz91]

I’m unfortunately no longer an Otep fan but I still hold their first three albums and the Jihad ep in high regards.

[@OTEPmusic]

I appreciate your early support. truly xx

[@idolezz4204]

FRKN Dropped my phone trying to reply to this lol Yes! I remember buying thier album Ascension cus the cover caught my eye! 2 albums after that it was a wrap but will always love thier music & what it did for me then.

[@Prettyboyred336]

​​@@OTEPmusic I didn't know there was a new album out, till I watch this. I still buy CDs. My copy will be arriving in the mail Thursday. Thank you for thanking about the fans who still like having physical copies. In this age of streaming and digital downloads.

[@philwright2480]

Why?

[@DaveyBlade13]

Garza loves his nu metal 😂❤

[@metalheadbryan9348]

The way she talks is very captivating I've always been an otep fan and this podcast did them justice

[@Thevitamindealer]

Oh wow can’t wait to get into this one, love seeing the episodes where you interview the true OGs

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

Check out the band, Manhole, they are the true OG's when it comes to a female fronted nu metal style band!

[@ramonvilla6120]

This show bro it’s super important for the metal community

[@Erica-rf1re]

I agree. This is genuine.

[@kodiekoyote]

You quite literally saved my life during a very low, probably the lowest I had ever been mentally, state of mind. I remember how I felt in that moment & I knew it wasn’t a good place so I put Otep on like I always do & Perfectly Flawed came on & that moment I knew my worth & what my existence here meant not only for me but everyone around me who my just being here influences. I made a decision to stay, to keep it KZbin friendly. I now have Perfectly Flawed tattooed on my neck which was done by a childhood friend of mine who became a tattoo shop owner in our adult years. He’s passed now, rip. So it means a lot to me. Otep. Thank you.

[@crazzyross]

Loved you for the past 21 years, Otep. You are vibrant and healthy as always. ❤

[@larrymattox8071]

Love this chick!! Seen otep back in the day!! So much energy!! She's very talented and creative!!

[@zekejohnson5752]

Great Interview. Loved the first two otep albums. Had that on repeat back in the day definitely going to check out there other stuff

[@spinfected]

Great interview. So much respect for this woman ✊❤️

[@etooMee]

I am happy to see her still going strong and sad for the people bashing her. When JD from Korn does what she does, it's one thing, but when she does, it's cringe according to them... And about physical and emotional relationships - yes, they both exist, and everyone can combine them as they wish. To me, being with your soul is so much more than being with your body. Yes, we could have kids and pass our souls and knowledge onto them, but you can inherit genes from relatives, and also you can inherit ideas from anyone in the world who ever existed and this is also so important.

[@jackduncan1829]

Your leveling up your podcast skills every episode mr Garza! Dope episode

[@TravisW-o9q]

I just rediscovered Otep thanks to Apple Music, big fan in highschool that band stands the test of time!

[@MatthewL90613]

She was so cool as a young performer. I remember seeing her after a set hanging around the merch table as a young kid 14yrs., and I though to myself "man, I wish I could dress that cool" she was so cool

[@ForLorNVuLgaR]

There’s lots of musicians but Otep is an actual artist through and through

[@Rob_Cary]

I'm uploading a video later of an album review I did for a band I found out about through your show, Koyo. At least the first two minutes is me talking about how amazing this podcast is. Ive actually talked about your podcast a few times. You've really got somethin special here, man and in my view the best podcast out there. I hope this thing gets bigger than Rogan, man. Love your show!

[@dot_t]

So stoked to see this interview! I'll never forget the goosebumps I got the first time I heard the power coming from this amazing woman! I've been a fan since Jihad & Sevas Tra. Thanks for all of the beautiful art you've shared over the years... it's meant so much to me. You're beautiful Otep Shamaya! ❤️🤘✨

[@ninji5226]

One of the best voices/screamer in metal....period!

[@SolarDNA]

I could listen to her talk forever.

[@rocioiribe5841]

wow i haven't thought of OTEP in at least 15 years. this was a blast from the past but also cool to know they are still making music. gonna go listen to that!

[@philwright2480]

Love her, awesome singer, lyricist, fantastic band, great interview

[@backonmybs7790]

I love otep so much. Jonestown tea is my story too. I've been listening to her and going to her shows since 2006. She was the first pit I was ever in. She's the last show me and my late brother went to together. Amazing interview! Following ♥️🖤

[@Buckers2202]

Great interview, big respect for the fact that she does what she wants to do, no fucks given. Otep must know that the metal elitists will criticize that they still perform the "nu metal" sound and yet it does not deter her - love it. As someone who is prone to overthinking shit, seeing someone with a strong sense of self is always inspiring

[@Liveeruptsuj]

I loved Otep from the first moment I heard her and the band. Top of the heap.

[@Sikthkid]

She's awesome. She turned her trauma into a weapon of art. ❤ Much love for her.

[@jakehoerntlein7292]

This was a awesome interview 🤘

[@OTEPmusic]

Chris is amazing. thanks for watching xx

[@jakehoerntlein7292]

@@OTEPmusic you both are amazing 💙🖤💙🤘

[@ParkwayJoe81]

What a great interview love her confidence. It sucks that she gets treated like this but she’s probably the most badass woman. You’re awesome thank you for this interview.

[@zachwinkelmann5881]

Saw otep at ozzfest 04. Came on right before Atreyu... Rocked the crowed. One of the best bands i saw that day.

[@thelegend2571]

Me too it was epic. Way better than agayyou

[@MetalPhantomX]

I am currently watching your interview with Garza , and I have to say , you're a fucking legend and I have mad respect for you. Also, ty for being a such a positive role model in the lgbtq + interview. I am a gay metal dude living in fl that listens to mainly black and Death metal and some power and metal core. And alot of the times I feel invisible in the gay community and listening to you gives me hope . ty for being a strong outspoken independent woman!

[@paulpulverspools1940]

I was lucky and seen your show in St. Pete on my birthday a few years ago, it was a blast. Been a fan from the beginning, glad you’re still doing great.

[@everyonelovesmajima]

I met Otep at Ozzfest in ‘05, she was walking around signing stuff when a few other bands were being douchebags and telling people their labels didn’t let them sign anything, which is horseshit. I told her I loved Sevas Tra and the gratitude in her voice was obviously genuine and it was just a cool moment I never forgot.

[@tonydiebold4899]

I remember Ozzfest 2001 that Otep played. TRIC was on a sampler being handed out. That was such a dope show

[@JaredKC14]

That is how I first heard Otep. It was on the sampler cd I got at that Ozzfest.

[@LeadMe2TheBliss]

I hope your interview with KoЯn will be released soon!

[@davechapple1212]

That was an awesome interview! I am what i would class a Nu-Metal baby. Was 12 when i got Slipknots self titled on release in the UK, and my favourite album even to this day is still Mudvaynes LD.50. Otep helped shape in my opinion what my music tastes are to this day (35 now!) Really enjoy listening to the stories of our heroes 🤘

[@simonjamesconstable]

L.D. 50 is a masterpiece

[@mattnobrega6621]

She seems real chill and her vocal growl is exciting.

[@theviolence667]

She's a fucking legend! "Mayhem's not around anymore, but I am" that's exactly why!! Keep going!!

[@OTEPmusic]

xxx

[@LongDistanceCall11]

Oh, I found this bc I'm bored to hell waiting for a meeting, and I was only expecting something slightly more entertaining than nothing, but this... completely took me over

[@Shibby27ify]

You're awesome Shamaya. I can't think of any other female metal vocalists as talented at you. It's sick how you were quiet cancelled. You're in no way an insufferable political person. Seem really real and authentic. You're early albums were probably one of the main seeds for me working with trauma now as a therapist.

[@DeathMetalJohnny]

I passed by her at ozzfest, i was wearing a Jessica Simpson shirt 😂, she was really upset by it, she was signing for jaggermeister , so i got in line and asked for a photo 😅, shes flipping off my shirt. She was the only one that day upset by my shirt.

[@nire7209]

I always saw Otep as a feminist. Maybe Jessica Simpson as the sex object she has been in her early years is just not something you want to give a platform to as a feminist 🤷 maybe there were other reasons.

[@wesleymoss4074]

The found OTEP at Ozzfest and been a big fan since.

[@brayatanstolethepreciousth2884]

I love these podcasts. Thanks!

[@JaredKC14]

I first heard Otep on a sampler cd I got at Ozzfest 2001 in Atlanta. Later I got the pleasure too see the band perform live on Halloween 2008 at Hooligans Pub & Music hall in Jacksonville, NC.

[@Fuccoty]

Haven’t watched yet because I’m saving for later, but god damn am I excited for this episode. First band that I listened to on the regular with a female lead. A powerful one at that. Stoked for this one.

[@salembuns]

Honestly I first heard OTEP like a month ago when I decided to replay Saints Row the third and heard them on the in-game radio with 'Rise, Rebel, Resist', immediately fell in love and listened to just this one song like crazy and I'm ashamed to admit it took me until yesterday to finally listen to some more songs and research a bit more. I honestly got sooo surprised seeing that this incredible voice belongs to a woman, one who's also apart of my community which oh my god made me just so happy 😭Otep radiates some really kind and beautiful energy, I'm surprised her music is not as widely known as some in the metal scene but I'm definitely staying and hope to learn some more because aaah

[@lubitz161]

The first US American in a long time pronouncing 'Meshuggah' correctly xD

[@kevin6667]

They spent a lot of time together on that ozzfest. My brother Jay really tight with them.

[@俺は誰でもない]

The screams in otep are the best I’ve ever heard

[@vanitycamille9610]

A fucking legend ! Love you otep. Otep saw me through some dark days.

[@AndrewJuarez]

I've been trying to figure out for so long why I haven't seen OTEP at any of the festivals since Ozzfest. I'm happy to say I have been at both Ozzfest they played

[@shadowsoldiernz]

Great ep!

[@lukegary4482]

great episode, I haven't spun otep in probably 14 years, but every note is rushing back into my skull. Definitely going to be diving back in

[@patientmental875]

Was watching a live show of Otep from 2002 in Ohio & it sure sounds like her voice is processed through something on the heavy parts

[@jahwoo336]

When I saw them open ozzfest 2001*?*... None of it sounded live. Others who were there agree there was lip syncing happening....others argue that'd never be allowed at an ozzfest. I know what I saw & heard.... 😂😂😂. I'm not a fan but the band behind/around her were putting on a show.... She seems to have grown into less of a douche than she was back in the day; think female Fred durst 😅

[@erinkarlstad4279]

I freaking LOVE Otep! One of my favorites of all time! An unfortunate similarity: my biological father did the same thing to my Mom & I. He kicked her twice in the abdomen while she was 6 months pregnant with me (with his boots on), with full intentions to abort me. Luckily, my Mom managed to carry me to full-term and I was born without issue. And, the bastard got away with it...legally, anyway. She presses charges, but they were dismissed in court. Times were different back in 1976.

[@dopocc]

Thank you!

[@garethwable7653]

Had the pleasure to be one of the opening bands for Otep a few years back in Indianapolis. Was a great show and one of my favorite experiences. Unfortunately someone stole my singer's Barbie pink mic stand , but the venue is in the hood and that shit happens lol.

[@ilovemanatees996]

take OTEP on tour!!!!!

[@valdezapg]

Very interesting interview. About musicians leaving on the House of Secrets record, I had an online chat with Rob Patterson very long time ago when he had been out of Otep for a while already, but before he toured with Korn, he claimed that he had been kicked out.

[@Prettyboyred336]

This was a good watch

[@simonjamesconstable]

I still listen to the Jihad EP + the new tracks on Sevas Tra

[@19HuskyWolf70]

Been a Otep fan from the beginning

[@will.i.am_copeland]

This was GREAT!!

[@VictorOr-q7r]

BLOOD PIGS, made me a OTEP Fan, F**K YEAH!!, \MM/

[@Jgawd]

Otep is a legend

[@vafangul5716]

What did Bill Hicks say about music and drugs? She should probably take that to heart..

[@gothichatredgaming6660]

“We all live in a yellow tambourine” 🤣

[@craig5222]

😂😂😂😂

[@hansolo8080]

She's just such a boss, her attitude and badassery pulled me into heavy groovy music. She's just so aggressive through her intellect. I love her view on drugs and alcohol.

[@cmberrian]

That story about the HBO poetry thing was cool but I don't excuse the other poets for being dicks to her before she performed. Also, I 100% agree about the acting thats involved with performing a song.

[@imkorona6592]

I love the song Ghostflowers!! I love her voice

[@AshleyPW]

Otep is my inspiration and I never knew it! Fucking WOW!❤😂

[@8ballbowler]

Great video man! Have you ever thought about having drowning pool on? I’m sure they got some great stories to tell from this era of music.

[@thenewdawn9963]

Justifying herself way too much. Unnecessary!

[@ebenezerspludge8369]

I loved Otep, That first album blew me away as a kid. I wanted to marry her. I bought many of their albums after that but nothing really grabbed me. The Ascension was pretty good but Sevas Tra was their best by a long shot.

[@Oggydog313]

Look up the way I am from Otep!! Try not to die laughing 😂 😂😂

[@craig5222]

Lol you got me. Her vocal inflection sounds like …well…nvm. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opCxpIiKocyVjpYsi=XXDpmo-p4G1rM0_r

[@TheAngryPotato]

I like how she handled Phil. I bet he respected her after that.

[@trendmassacre8423]

Otep's vocals are INSANE! She is one of the best female vocalists in metal, PERIOD

[@chadscatharsis3287]

You got my subscription and a HUGE thumbs up!! May not agree with the left but what the fuck does that have to do with BADASSERY in personality and absolutely one of the GREATEST voices of a genre!!! Do you , be you, and keep giving me great music! Yes BADASSERY!!!

[@rodturner6759]

RESPECT!

[@crock2434]

Saw Otep live @Lakewood as a teenager.....would love to hear Shamaya do vocals for Nile.....

[@ebenezerspludge8369]

Her glasses make me hungry for fruit rollups.

[@DrumThruDriveIn]

RAD! I gotta throw this out there.. How about having Pierre Blais on the pod???

[@h8ter666]

Man I grew up loving this band and followed everything they did from the very beginning. I finally got to see them in Nevada and it was great to see her perform but she seem to have something going on emotionally. She was rude during the show and the turn out wasn’t great but the people there still brought it. It was saddening to see being such a fan