Otep

A hard-hitting and outspoken female-fronted metal outfit from Los Angeles, Otep's lethal blend of gothic, extreme, rap, alternative, and nu-metal draws from a wide array of influences, including the Doors, Metallica, Slipknot, and Deftones. After Sharon Osbourne witnessed their fourth-ever performance at Ozzfest, they were signed to Capitol. Jihad, their debut EP, appeared in 2001, followed by the charting full-length Sevas Tra in October. In July 2004, House of Secrets appeared and charted in Europe as well as America. 2007's The Ascension marked the band's final Capitol effo...