Otep December 1, 2006

Otep got its start in 2000, when singer/band namesake Otep combined her Marilyn Manson-meets-Kim Gordon style of vocals with three other musicians in Los Angeles. Rumors of involvement in the mystical arts helped create a mysterious image, and they found success in 2002 after joining the Ozzfest Tour. Anamide was formed in 2003, and features a mix of raw riffs and melodic vocals.