{"id":5461,"date":"2018-08-15T23:37:21","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T23:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/?p=5461"},"modified":"2018-08-15T23:42:18","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T23:42:18","slug":"otep-condemns-hate-groups-in-new-anthem-molotov-watch-via-new-lyric-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2018\/08\/15\/otep-condemns-hate-groups-in-new-anthem-molotov-watch-via-new-lyric-video\/","title":{"rendered":"OTEP Condemns Hate Groups in New Anthem “Molotov”, Watch via New Lyric Video"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Album,\u00a0Kult 45, Out Now via Napalm Records<\/div>\n
Physical + Merch<\/b><\/a>– Napalm Records Online Store\u00a0
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Late last month, iconic heavy rockers\u00a0OTEP<\/b>\u00a0unleashed their most uncompromising, candid, all-inclusive and controversial assessment of the current residing political regime that they have ever released – the new album\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>. Following up on the release of their NRA-opposing\u00a0music video<\/a>\u00a0for the track “Shelter in Place”,\u00a0OTEP<\/b>\u00a0have revealed another new video for the anti-hate group, Nazi-stomping anthem, “Molotov”. Check out the new lyric video here:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/ApmzKshXJDs<\/a><\/div>\n
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Kult 45<\/i><\/b>\u00a0is available now in digital formats\u00a0here<\/a>, and\/or CD and vinyl formats via the\u00a0Napalm Records Online Store<\/a>. You can also stream\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>\u00a0in full via Spotify\u00a0here<\/a>. While online, watch a new 20+ minute documentary about the making of\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>, performing together as a band, and more, here:\u00a0https:\/\/youtu.be\/titpZgl4F6Q<\/a><\/div>\n
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“Protest music is alive on well on Otep Shamaya’s new bible for dissenters.”<\/i>\u00a0–\u00a0Alternative Press<\/b><\/div>\n
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“Kult 45<\/b>\u00a0sees\u00a0OTEP<\/b>\u00a0at their controversial best, assessing and tackling the issues swimming around the political pool party that currently harbours their capital.”<\/i>\u00a0–\u00a0Metal Wani<\/b><\/div>\n
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“OTEP<\/b>\u00a0speaks out, savages President Trump and stands tall on\u00a0Kult 45<\/b>.”<\/i>\u00a0–\u00a0Salt Lake City Weekly<\/b><\/div>\n
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“[OTEP<\/b>] is a powerful voice for civil rights, for people of color, for the LGBTQ community, for the working class, for animal rights.”<\/i>\u00a0–\u00a0Reading Eagle<\/b><\/div>\n
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“OTEP<\/b>‘s message is one that needs to be heard.”<\/i>\u00a0–\u00a0Jamestown Post-Journal<\/b><\/div>\n
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Throughout the span of her career, Otep Shamaya has been an undeniable force in bringing awareness via various acclaimed mediums to the social and political injustices felt by various communities and subcultures. For years, publications such as\u00a0Revolver Magazine<\/i>\u00a0have lauded Shamaya for “following in the footsteps of outspoken musicians from folk singer\u00a0Woody Guthrie<\/b>\u00a0to\u00a0Rage Against The Machine<\/b>‘s Zach de la Rocha”, dubbing her “one of music’s catalysts for social change”. So, with the political climate as it is today, now it’s the perfect time to impact with\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>.<\/div>\n
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Kult 45\u00a0<\/i><\/b>was recorded at The Lair in Los Angeles, completely utilizing the same equipment used for\u00a0OTEP<\/b>‘s first album,\u00a0Sevas Tra<\/i>\u00a0(down to Shamaya’s vocal microphone, a SHURE Beta 58), in order to create a sound reminiscent of their roots.\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>\u00a0was self-produced by Otep Shamaya and Aristotle, with assistant engineering from Larry Goetz, Nicolas Schilke and Lizzy Ostro.<\/div>\n
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OTEP<\/b>\u00a0does not hold back on\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>, pointing out all sorts of political duplicities and leaving them in their wake. The band explodes on aggressive, adamant anthems like “Halt Right” and “Molotov”, which act as timely outcries against the recent resurgence of hate groups.Tracks like the in-your-face “Cross Contamination” explore the hypocrisy of the evangelical right giving Trump a pass on his infidelities, and cherry-picking scriptures to fit their ideologies. “Invisible People” approaches immigration issues while pointing a strong finger at Trump, the electronically-charged “Boss” aims to break, fight, and redefine gender roles, “Shelter In Place” investigates the topic of school shootings, and “Trigger Warning” targets rape culture – specifically Stanford rapist Brock Turner -with a vengeance.<\/div>\n
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One of the last tracks on the album is a true-to-form cover of “Wake Up” – an homage to political music icons, major\u00a0Kult 45\u00a0<\/i><\/b>writing inspirations, and original track recording artists\u00a0Rage Against The Machine<\/b>. The album closes with the bonus track “The Tribe Speaks”, featuring recorded voicemails from fans expressing how\u00a0OTEP<\/b>‘s music has changed their lives. Shamaya says the voicemails are truly moving and keep her fighting as an artist and activist.<\/div>\n
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OTEP\u00a0<\/b>is on the road supporting\u00a0Kult 45<\/i><\/b>\u00a0now. See below for all currently confirmed tour dates.<\/div>\n
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Remaining OTEP Summer 2018 Headline Tour Dates:<\/b><\/div>\n
8\/15 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre<\/div>\n
8\/17 – Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55<\/div>\n
8\/18 – Ventura, CA @ Ventura Theatre<\/div>\n
8\/19 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick (support from\u00a0Ragdoll Sunday<\/b>\u00a0only)<\/div>\n
w\/\u00a0Dropout Kings<\/b>\u00a0&\u00a0Ragdoll Sunday<\/b><\/i><\/div>\n
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OTEP is:<\/b><\/div>\n
Otep Shamaya: Vocals<\/div>\n
Aristotle: Guitars<\/div>\n
Drewski Barnes: Bass<\/div>\n
Justin Kier: Drums<\/div>\n
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Article Source:<\/b><\/div>\n
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