Talk:Otep/Archive 1

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article is biased, please fix...

What in the world is death grunting? Sign your posts with four of these: ~ Banaticus 11:31, 8 June 2006 (UTC)


 * Death grunt is another term for growling vocals, harsh vocals, death vocals, or whatever other people call it. --Zouavman Le Zouave 19:55, 3 December 2006 (UTC)

Tried to make the article both more accurate and less biased to the fan Kaobear 14:14, 18 August 2006 (UTC)

Tried again to clean the article up. Who posted that marketing drivel? --Cronohyper 22:45, 25 October 2006 (UTC)

Is the image a bit big maybe? Nickoladze 00:44, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

An Otep song was used in season 3, episode 8 of True Blood. Perhaps this should be mentioned? 70.189.111.216 (talk) 04:33, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Otep goes 2.0
Thank you to whoever cleaned up the crap about Otep's fans being disappointed about Ghostflowers and saying they've gone "soft." I asked around and tried to get someone to be a little more accurate and less biased!

So thanx, it was really upsetting to see one individuals personal opinions posted as factsWickedxjade 02:04, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Nu metal?
Under what justification is this band nu metal? I'd like to see proven evidence and NOT "This band is relatively new and has played at OZZFest which automatically makes it nu metal by any discerning hardcore fan's ridiculous standards" arguments. --75.2.46.60 16:16, 19 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Okay well I'll give you some arguments. Rockdetector, a well-known and very complete archive of rock bands, classifies OTEP as nu metal. And this is not just a question of classification, because even in the band's biography on the archive it is clearly stated: Ritualistic Nu-Metal band OTEP.... Now Metal Archives does not have an entry for OTEP, most likely because it considers it as mallcore (their definition does not include avant-garde metal and art metal in mallcore). Then, if one was to type otep nu metal on Google, there would be 55,000 results, but if one was to type otep art metal and exclude Wikipedia results, there would only be 309 results. This is a neat proof that OTEP are generally recognized as a nu metal band rather than as an avant-garde metal band or an art metal band. Please provide convincing evidence that OTEP is art metal or avant garde metal before reverting my edit (although I would advise you to not revert my edit before the discussion is over) Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me! • O)))) 16:36, 21 March 2007 (UTC)


 * If you look closely at the results, not too many sources actually refer to the band as nu metal. I've seen alternative metal more than anything. I'd just hate to see a band labeled with a genre term because of one source. (Ibaranoff24 (talk) 15:05, 24 January 2009 (UTC))

Hey man, Otep is hadrly just a nu metal. Yet they are NOT death metal in any respect. Otep is an alternative metal band, which music contains nu metal, metalcore (what is confused with death metal - ok, at least, deathcore, but NOT death metal anyway), some rap-metal (on Sevas Tra) and goth influences. Experimental? Ok, experimental approach. But overall it is alternative metal, more specifically nu/metalcore. -- 195.131.158.69 22:21, 30 March 2007 (UTC)
 * The term alternative metal has two separate meanings. On one side it's the original meaning, which is unique and unclassifiable bands such as Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, and The Melvins. On the other, it's nu metal bands that refuse to be called nu metal because of the musical subgenre's bad reputation in the metal community. If alternative metal, to your definition, includes nu metal, then why shouldn't we be more specific and simply put it nu metal. Otep is classified by most people in the nu metal subgenre, and thus it is the correct subgenre we should put on the article. The part saying which subgenres it is influenced by (in the band history section is enough. I have both of their albums and they are nothing like metalcore. Metalcore is a fusion between hardcore punk and metal, and I can't hear any elements of hardcore punk in OTEP's music. Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 11:44, 31 March 2007 (UTC)

Theres nothing Goth or Experimental about the band. Inhumer 01:55, 1 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Well I agree with you in a way. I don't think the band has experimented much with anything in the way that I would think of experimentation. But on some songs (I'm thinking of Suicide Trees and others), spoken word and some strange sound samples are used. I didn't put up the "Experimental" thing, but considering the less conventional (I don't think experimental is the right word) songs, I didn't take it off. I think the most appropriate term to use for the band's genre is nu metal since, as the biography section says, it fuses elements of rap-metal (which, apart from certain bands, is nu metal) with other musical genres, and this is something that many nu metal bands and artists use nowadays. Unless there is a more appropriate term that I haven't heard of, then I believe that "nu metal" is correct. As for experimentation, I would take it off since the band isn't that experimental, it's just not so normal at times. And for the goth part, unless their upcoming album has some goth elements inside, I guess we can take that off the article as well. Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 11:16, 1 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Is it me, or is there something really hysterical about watching metal fans try and pigeonhole bands into one particular genre? Nu metal, gothic, hardcore, whatever.  It's definitely metal, and this article definitely needs cleanup.  I'll take a stab at it myself shortly, but someone familiar with the band should update it in an NPOV way.  Wtbe7560 15:30, 1 April 2007 (UTC)
 * What does Hardcore have to do with metal? Inhumer 17:34, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Okay, I could help cleaning it up, but I definitely can't take care of it by myself. I have two of the band's albums, but that doesn't make me an expert on the subject. But that's still not what we're talking about! Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 18:12, 1 April 2007 (UTC)

Otep has many subgenres (including nu metal) and I think they should all be listed.
 * I disagree. Otep is pretty much pure nu metal, and you've got to cite your sources. I'm reverting your edits.  Zouavman   Le   Zouave   12:57, 6 October 2008 (UTC)

Growing a pair?
Linkin Park is widely accepted as being "nu metal"...and I don't think Otep & Linkin Park have much in common ((music wise i mean))

Okay, can i just be a ballsy female and adjust the categorization from "Nu Metal" to what Otep classifies themselves on their myspace page? ((ie; metal/rock/experimental)).

Done!

"OTEP is an experimental/alternative metal band formed in 2000 in Los Angeles, California"

Change it back to Nu Metal if you don't like it, but...at least..there's..you know B A S I S for that claim.Wickedxjade 11:35, 14 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Read the discussion above to see the BASIS for the claim. I could play in a rap band and label it black metal on my myspace page, it still makes it rap, not black metal. Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 13:44, 14 April 2007 (UTC)

Well...can we just call them experimental? Nu Metal has a disturbingly negative connotation...but, whatever.Wickedxjade 23:21, 14 April 2007 (UTC)
 * It doesn't have a negative connotation. Nu metal fans should be proud to say "I listen to nu metal" just as rap fans should be proud to say "I listen to rap." The only reason it has a bad connotation is because more extreme metal fans do not consider it part of the heavy metal genre. And no, we cannot call them experimental. Although they have some (and I'm very generous about this "some") experimental aspects in their music, their music is not experimental properly speaking. John Cage would be a good example of experimental music because he actually tries to conflict with what is generally expected of music, whereas OTEP follows "norms" and uses techniques that are not experimental. I actually think we should take off the "experimental" on the infobox. Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 23:52, 14 April 2007 (UTC)


 * What you fail to recognize, Zouavam, is that the term "nu-metal" is used very loosely by most of the community to describe so-called "mainstream-sounding" bands (i.e. not extreme enough). By some peoples definition, Dimmu Borgir would fall under nu-metal. This would naturally lead to quite some confusion to those unacquainted with it's non-literal usage. It isn't always used to label a band's specific genre. From my music-listening experience, I'd have to say they're probably fall somewhere between Groove and experimental death metal. Might I also add, for it be nu-metal, it would need to utilize funk and/or hip hop mixed with metal (yuck). From what I've listened thus far from them, I've have never once herd Shamaya "lay down a phat beat on the mike". I opt for removal of the nu-metal tag in place of Groove, & I apologize for the disruptive edits I made earlier. 69.250.130.215 20:52, 9 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Apologies accepted. I actually do recognize that the usage of "nu-metal" is sometimes misused for "commercial bands". In fact, I also have my own listening experience, and I can say that putting OTEP as experimental death metal is plainly ridiculous. Also, nu metal is not limited to the use of funk/hip hop fusions. Bands like System of a Down have hardly any influences from those genres and are still labeled as nu metal. If you can find a reliable source claiming OTEP as groove metal, then I think it wouldn't hurt to add it in the article.  Zouavman   Le   Zouave   14:04, 10 October 2007 (UTC)

Fixed info:
Hey guys, that info about the band being on ozzfest and getting a record deal was messed up and wrong. I found an actual source for that information (an interview Otep did with afterellen.com) and re-wrote the section.

Aeterna tenebris 00:28, 16 April 2007 (UTC)
 * Great. Thanks! ^^ Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 06:20, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

New Tour
Should something be added about the new tour they're on with Static X ?

Wickedxjade 07:05, 18 April 2007 (UTC)

Oh yeah..and shouldn't Karma be removed from the current line up section(s)? He *is* gone.

Experimental
I took off "experimental" from the infobox. Yes, OTEP does have some experimental aspects, but that doesn't mean they play experimental music. Plus, it is misleading to the reader (people thinking that OTEP is an avant-garde metal band, when it's actually simply nu metal).

Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 22:02, 20 April 2007 (UTC)

"People thinking [they're] an avant garde..."

They're not as you put it... "actually, simply nu metal." The definition(s) for Experimental found on wikipedia and other sources seems to more closely define them than "nu metal."

I'd don't find them to be nu metal, but, im not going to agree with you on this because people will take Otep for whatever they want and their minds cant be changed so...whatever.

However, just to reiterate, bands like Linkin Park, Korn, P.O.D. are nu metal. But, like i said...would someone...ANYONE please remove Karma from the current lineup? Wickedxjade 10:31, 21 April 2007 (UTC)

The incredible shrinking band stub
Is it just me or is this article shrinking, i mean, i know some of the "marketing drivel" has been removed but honestly? I don't know what to do about it because i know these things usually contain BAND BIO! And since they've (seemingly) originated from the depths of hell it seems an accurate/detailed bio would be impossible, but...seriously...is this really seven years of band info?

User: Wickedxjade 06:19, 26 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I doubt OTEP is notable enough to have a giant, seven section long biography on the article, like bands like on The Beatles' article. The size and detail of the biography section must be proportional to the notability and influence of the band. Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 11:35, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

I know that, but I also know that most band pages have an extensive section (or sections) about band members personal background info or little tidbits about how they got started or and what have you. Still, they're notable enough to have a bit more than this. Trust me...i wasn't expecting the Beatles!

wickedxjade 21:31, 26 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I'm not quite sure I understand. Maybe you could find an example to show me what you think would be good for the article? Thanks in advance. I agree there isn't enough info for the page, but I don't want the article to become too detailed. :) Zouavman Le Zouave (Talk to me!) 21:51, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

I see your point! Anyhow, I have been unable to locate an article I feel would be a good example, I'll keep looking however.

wickedxjade 04:26, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

Re-worked
The article has been re-worked. Now there are references and intelligible biography. The clean-up section may be deleted. -- 195.131.158.69 22:15, 30 June 2007 (UTC)

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I noticed that this was moved away from OTEP to Otep. The convention is that OTEP is the band and Otep is the lead singer. It has nothing to do with it being an acronym or not. --Alzbeta (talk) 18:35, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
 * I am afraid not. The convention is WP:MOS, not how the band typesets its name. Blackmetalbaz (talk) 21:15, 15 April 2009 (UTC)

Official Site
Official Site under External Links is wrong, has nothing to do with this band. Should be removed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.52.183.14 (talk) 02:52, 1 February 2012 (UTC)

Untitled 2
Why are there former member listed, but not current members? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 98.238.189.9 (talk) 17:54, 21 December 2012 (UTC)

Should be mentioned that the band's name is sometimes referred to as "OT6P". I have made this edit, but it was removed before, for an unknown reason. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 46.4.203.212 (talk) 02:15, 4 May 2013 (UTC)

reply: Isn't it a backwards "3," not a "6?" 107.3.208.127 (talk) 18:22, 31 January 2014 (UTC)

Nu metal??? What justification is there for labeling Otep as "nu metal?" The long list of links to internet reviews does not impress. I don't wish to nit-pick over sub-genres, but Otep's music does not fit the description outlined in Wikipedia's article on "nu-metal." 2601:5:1300:293:5C81:8301:FF0A:59E0 (talk) 18:35, 31 January 2014 (UTC) 107.3.208.127 (talk) 18:17, 31 January 2014 (UTC)
 * I agree, I would say a change to "metal" would be more appropriate TheWarOfArt (talk) 04:45, 23 February 2014 (UTC)

Wery much nu-metal. If you call that metal, then you probably were born in 1991 or later. Real metal does not contain rapping on constant basis. There is another sub-genre, called rap metal, but Otep do not compile to it as well. So the verdict is: nu-metal, as it always was. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.135.28.202 (talk) 11:46, 26 October 2016 (UTC)

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Members
The other members of the band were removed again Splinter 9 (talk) 03:42, 8 December 2019 (UTC)