Metal fans rejoice: The goddess is back and better than ever. In support of the new release, Atavist, OTEP is set to embark on a full headlining tour making its way across the U.S. this summer. After delving into the innermost parts of her notoriously afflicted genius, OTEP has certainly proved the presence of an unmistakable passion in this latest release. Get ready to be galvanized by OTEP’s hauntingly commanding voice and soul-baring performances live on stage.
The metal goddess won’t be alone when she hits the road, bringing along support to solidify a stellar lineup. Fans will be taken back to rock’s purest form with breakout group SISTER SIN, receive a raw, gritty awakening with BLACKGUARD, and be swept up in the infectious melodies of DESTROPHY. The ultimate metal tour package of the summer is a can’t-miss event for music enthusiasts everywhere.
The ATAVIST tour dates are as follows:
5/31 – Cedar Falls, IA – The Wheelhouse
6/1 – Joliet, IL – Mojoes
6/2 – Louisville, KY – Phoenix Hill Tavern
6/3 – Columbus, OH – Alrosa Villa
6/4 – Detroit, MI – Harpo’s Concert Theatre
6/5 – Muskegon, MI – Club Envy
6/7 – Battle Creek, MI – Planet Live Music Factory
6/8 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Downunder
6/10 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon
6/11 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
6/12 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
6/14 – New York, NY – The Studio at Webster Hall
6/15 – Allentown, PA – Crocodile Rock
6/18 – Springfield, VA – Jaxx Nightclub
6/19 – Baltimore, MD -The Quarter
6/20 – Greensboro, NC – Arizona Pete’s
6/22 – Charlotte, NC – The Casbah at Tremont Music Hall
6/23 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
6/24 – Jacksonville, FL – Brewster Pit
6/25 – St. Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
6/26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
6/28 – New Orleans, LA -The Hangar
6/29 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
6/30 – Corpus Christi, TX – Theo’s Billiards
7/1 – Dallas, TX – Trees
7/2 – Oklahoma City, OK – Bricktown Live
7/3 – Wichita, KS – Club Oz
7/4 – Farmington, NM – Top Deck
7/5 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
7/6 – West Hollywood, CA – Key Club
To coincide with the upcoming ATAVIST Tour, OTEP, BLACKGUARD, SISTER SIN, and DESTROPHY will be stopping at several retail locations across the nation for meet and greet and autograph signing sessions. OTEP will also be reading new and original poetry at each of the in-store events. Details for each of the appearances are listed below.
Meet the bands and get each of their latest albums on sale:
OTEP – Atavist
BLACKGUARD – Firefight
SISTER SIN – True Sound Of The Underground
DESTROPHY – Cry Havoc
Thursday, June 2nd at 4:00pm
EAR X-TACY: 1534 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40205
with OTEP, BLACKGUARD, SISTER SIN, and DESTROPHY
Friday, June 3rd at 4:00pm
FYE: Polaris Fashion Plaza, 1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
with OTEP, BLACKGUARD, SISTER SIN, and DESTROPHY
Friday, June 10th at 4:00pm
The Sound Garden: at 310 W. Jefferson, Syracuse, NY 13203
with OTEP
Monday, June 13th at 4:00pm
Looney Tunes: 31 Brookvale Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704
with OTEP and DESTROPHY
Friday, June 19th at 4:00pm
The Sound Garden: 1616 Thames Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
with OTEP
Wednesday, June 22nd at 4:00pm
Manifest Discs: 6239 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28217
with OTEP, BLACKGUARD, SISTER SIN, and DESTROPHY
Saturday, June 25th at 4:00pm
Daddy Kool Records: 666 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
with OTEP, BLACKGUARD, SISTER SIN, and DESTROPHY
Buy Otep’s Atavist now available at: http://www.victoryrecords.com/merch/cds/18698/Otep_ATAVIST
Also available on iTunes and Amazon.
For more information on Otep, check out:
http://www.victoryrecords.com/otep
http://www.facebook.com/otepofficial
For more information on Sister Sin, check out:
http://www.victoryrecords.com/sistersin
http://www.facebook.com/sistersin
For more information on Blackguard, check out:
http://www.victoryrecords.com/blackguard
http://www.facebook.com/blackguardband
For more information on Destrophy, check out: