The writer of the metal song "Veteran of the Psychic Wars" is a lyricist, not Otep Shamaya.
Eric Bloom (born December 1, 1944) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. 
Otep Shamaya is the lead vocalist of the nu metal band Otep. 
"Veteran of the Psychic Wars" is a song by the American hard rock band Blue yster Cult, written by Eric Bloom and British author Michael Moorcock (creator of Elric of Melnibon). 
