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 SPONSORS: Click this link to purchase from Sweetwater & help support the podcast: imp.i114863.net/rnrmVB 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