An out lesbian at the center of a metal band named after her, Otep has been at the forefront of LGBT and equality politics in the metal music community since 2000. The band’s first two albums were with Capitol Records, but Otep has since moved to indie label Victory. Their 2009 album, Smash the Control Machine, peaked at #47 on the U.S. charts and the band was also nominated for a GLAAD Award.
