Otep was reportedly assaulted at her June 7 show in Belvedere, IL. A fan was apparently acting out during the performance and then proceeded to attack her at a post-show meet and greet.
Otep issued the following statement to Metal Sucks:
“I’d like to thank everyone, all the fans and supporters, the venue and their security, who stood by me during the unfortunate altercation after our performance. Our shows do get wild and riotous but this was different. I apologize for all the blood but I was being physically threatened and had to defend myself. Thanks again for your unending support.”
The following description of the incident was also provided:
“According to staff and audience members, a man, described as very large and belligerently drunk, was attempting to instigate fights before the show, including harassing OTEP’s muscle-man guitar player, Aristotle. Later, this same man was seen throwing a young woman into the Monitor Board which resulted in a disruption of sound during OTEP’s set. After the show, as Otep was on stage inviting people to the meet & greet at the merch table, the same man screamed out that she was a “C–T” and charged the stage. Fearing for her safety, she instinctively struck his head with her microphone. He screamed to hit him again and lunged at her and she struck him a second time. Security then removed him from the venue while he continued to scream insults at Otep.
Known for her advocacy against bullying and her stance regarding violence against women, Otep continues to defend equality and safety for all people, including her own.”
This isn’t the first case of assault involving Otep this year. As some of you may recall, she dropped off the Civil Unrest tour, due to sexual assault accusations against Terror Universal’s former singer.
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