Otep Shamaya is Selling All Her Gear and Retiring from Music

Two dozen years after breaking out onto the scene with her band OTEP, 45-year-old musician/activist/artist Otep Shamaya is planning on ending her music career in the coming weeks. News of her exit from the industry came from a social media post over the weekend, in which she said she planned to give her reason for leaving in due time.

In her post, which you can check out below, she said she was selling a pretty robust list of musical equipment, which is a pretty major step in walking away from music.

“Hello. I am liquidating my extensive music equipment: autographed guitars used on tour/studio, a rare Yamaha drum set used by Moke on tour/studio, a FOH Berringer board, X32 for IEM control from stage, stage lighting, smoke machines w/ LED lights, stage monitors & much more. I will provide updates once everything is prepared. Only serious inquiries with serious financial offers will be considered. Thank you for your love & advocacy over the years. #OTEP”

In the comments section, fans asked her why she was walking away, but the artist simply said she was done for good and that she would be revealing her reasons for walking away at a later date.

“So many ask why I’m retiring and then I have to sit here and block bozos talking shit. Yes, I’m retiring. For real. For good. My reasons will be given before years end. Thank u to my real ones.”