Otep Shamaya Talks Politics and Activism on New Episode of Dave Navarro's Spread TV

On an all new episode of Dave Navarro's Spread TV, Dave and Todd sit down with the Otep Shamaya, lead singer of the Nu-Metal band OTEP, to discuss her views on self-esteem, global warming, music, and politics. Otep is well known for her heavy screaming; gritty lyrical elements, and flair for spoken word. Otep's deep involvement in activism and politics has a following of its own, as demonstrated by winning the "Rock the Vote MySpace DemROCKracy" contest this past summer, and her inclusion on the bill of "Rock the Vote's Ballot Bash" on August 25^th; joining Fall Out Boy, N.E.R.D. and Jakob Dylan on stage at Denver's Elli Caulkins Opera House during the Democratic National Convention.

During the show, Otep discusses her most recent campaigns "Carbon Rally" and "All Shapes & Sizes", explaining the mission behind Carbon Rally as a web-based activism platform that gives everyday people a way to have a measurable impact on climate change, and All Shapes & Sizes as "a social site created to help redefine ideologies and philosophies about self-esteem". The trio also engage in a discussion about music labels, the mutual inspiration gained by Barack Obama, and what's in store for OTEP's future.

This episode of Spread TV can be seen by going to maniaTV.com, and will be available on iTunes.

About Nu-Metal Band OTEP

Otep Shamaya brought her Marilyn Manson-meets-Kim Gordon style of singing to a crew of musicians known only as Rob, Moke, and eViL j. The foursome began gigging around Los Angeles and scored a deal with Capitol solely on the strength of their live show (they'd not yet recorded a demo), releasing the Jihad EP the following year. Rumors of cannibalism and dabbling in the mystical arts helped add to their mysterious image, and they found themselves being complimented by the likes of Marilyn Manson himself for their antics. Their eighth live show ever was at 2001's Ozzfest, and Otep stepped back into the studio with Terry Date at the tail end of the year to record their full-length debut, Sevas Tra, which saw the light of day in the summer of 2002. That summer they again joined up with the Ozzfest tour, gaining a prime spot on the second stage. In 2004 the group released their sophomore effort, House of Secrets. Working with producer Dave Fortman (Evanescence, Mudvayne), Otep followed up three years later with The Ascension and supported it on spring 2007 dates with Static-X. - Bradley Torreano, All Music Guide

About Spread TV

Dave Navarro's Spread TV is a weekly web television show focusing on arts and the human condition. Executive Produced by Navarro and co-hosted by Todd Newman, Spread TV was created as the first of its kind, avant-garde talk show that includes special performances and intimate conversations with intellectuals, celebrities, and artists in an unpretentious setting. Spread TV is filmed on location at the maniaTV studios in Los Angeles, CA. To see past episodes with guests such as Gene Simmons, Margaret Cho, Ben Lee, Moby, Elvira, Whitley Streiber, Janice Dickenson, Angie Everhart, David Faustino, Sasha Grey, Matt Zane, and many more, go to Spread TV. 

About maniaTV
The maniaTV Network launched in 2004 as the world's first Internet TV network. The company produces, sells and distributes made for internet programming targeting the 18 to 34 year old audience while delivering innovative branded entertainment opportunities to leading brands and advertisers. With a state-of-the-art production studio in Hollywood, maniaTV produces groundbreaking, award-winning programming for 8+ million viewers each month. maniaTV's programming slate ranges from music and comedy, to drama, video gaming, and action sports. Leading shows include Dave Navarro's Spread Entertainment, Tom Green Live, National Lampoon's Lemmings, Arcade, and Backstage Pass. maniaTV delivers unique brand experiences within each show and has served over 50 of Advertising Age's Top 100. Through its visionary market leadership and focus on premium content and distribution partnerships, maniaTV is redefining television for the 21st Century. We like to call it "Television 2.0".

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