Garza sits down in-person with Otep Shamaya. Vocalist & founder of OTEP. Her new album THE GOD SLAYER is out now! https://www.linktr.ee/otepofficial

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Smoking & Drinking Is Unnecessary For the Creative Process

04:40 - No Rules While Creating Otep Songs

08:24 - Performing on HBO’s Def Poetry

16:02 - Acting & Performing

17:28 - Winding Down From an Intense Performance

18:18 - Working Out, Grieving & Losing Gains

21:47 - Texas Roots & Animal Farms

29:40 - The Colosseum in Rome

31:46 - How Otep Got a Record Deal Without a Demo, Playing Ozzfest

38:42 - Learning How to Be a Frontwoman on Tour

43:03 - Working with Terry Date in Seattle

47:09 - “Jonestown Tea” & Writing Dark Songs

51:12 - Trusting Your Collaborators

54:06 - “Blood Pigs” Inspired by Lord of the Flies

59:21 - Phil Anselmo Blown Away by Otep’s Vocals

1:02:28 - Women Doing Heavy Vocals

1:05:22 - Being a Pioneer For Women Metal Vocalists

1:08:07 - Being a Natural Leader

1:10:18 - Being Outspoken About Social Issues & Getting Blacklisted

1:20:30 - Facing Backlash for Coming Out as Lesbian

1:28:40 - Dealing with Online Critics & Trolls

1:30:58 - House of Secrets Criticism

1:32:05 - Relationship With the Band, Creative Differences & Joey Jordison

1:35:32 - Writing Songs About Predators & Bullies

1:40:12 - Being Authentic On & Off Stage, Standing Up for Yourself

1:42:24 - The Future of Metal

1:45:29 - New Covers Album, The God Slayer & Reasons Behind Song Choices