Dave Otero

Early life Otero's early childhood was spent in Houston, Texas, before moving to Boulder, Colorado when he was fourteen, shortly after his brother enrolled at the University of Colorado. He played in local punk bands in his youth, which included the acts Messy Hairs and Four.

Career Early in Otero's career, he would record any local bands willing to hire him, supplementing his income through serving at restaurants. Khemmis, Archspire, Tetrarch, Cobalt, Cattle Decapitation, Skinless, Primitive Man, Abigail Williams, Fallujah, and PeelingFlesh. He also teaches audio production through URM Academy courses. and Allegaeon's Elements of the Infinite, which ranked on the Billboard Hard Music Chart.

In January 2026, Otero announced Flatline Fest, a music festival containing metal bands that Otero has worked with in the past, which is to be hosted at the Oriental Theater. The festival predominantly features musical artists originating from, or those who have recorded their music in, Denver.