Smash the Control Machine

Smash the Control Machine is the fourth studio album from Otep. It was released on August 18, 2009. The album shows a reunion of the band's Sevas Tra lineup. It is also the final album to feature long-time bassist Jason "eVil J" McGuire. Background In April 2009, Otep signed with Victory Records. The album is also the first to feature the Sevas Tra lineup of the band in seven years. "When I was told it was time to write a new album I reached out to [Rob and Moke]. At first, it was going to be just one song, but it was soon very clear that we couldn't stop what we started. Once we were back in the room together, it was if we were never apart."