Ka'aper’s Bloodstock Journey: From Russia to Cyprus and the World of Dark Metal

In this episode, Pipeman sits down with members of the Cypriot metal band Ka'aper at the Bloodstock Festival. Together, they explore the band’s journey from Russia to Cyprus, their musical influences, experiences in the tight-knit Cyprus metal community, and their unique blend of atmospheric, melodic, and dark metal inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology.Main Topics CoveredKa'aper’s Origins: How the band members emigrated from Russia to Cyprus and discovered a thriving local metal scene.Experience at Bloodstock Festival: Reflections on performing and representing Cyprus at one of Europe's premier metal festivals.Musical Evolution and Influences: Personal stories about early inspiration, detours in artistic pursuits, and the bands and genres that shaped their sound.Band’s Ethos and Message: Why being authentic and enjoying the process is central to success.Community and Collaboration: Insights into the supportive metal scene on Cyprus and how it brings musicians together.How to Connect with Ka'aper: Ways fans can support and follow the band online.Key Discussions and StoriesJourney to Cyprus & Metal Scene IntegrationThe band members moved from Russia to Cyprus and were surprised by the vibrant and strong metal community they found 00:40.Some members have embraced Cyprus as home, even attaining Cypriot citizenship 01:37.Competing and Performing at BloodstockKa'aper talked about their journey to the Bloodstock festival, including competing the previous year and missing the final spot to close friends, only to qualify the following year 01:51.“Speaking Whispers” were mentioned as friends and last year’s Cyprus representatives 02:13.Emphasis on the importance of being themselves and enjoying the festival experience 02:38.Personal Journeys in MusicAlex shared his early love for music, inspired by his sister introducing him to Queen and Aerosmith, and his circuitous path from drawing back to guitar and metal 03:09.Other members discussed starting on instruments like bass after discovering bands such as System of a Down, and guidance from musical family members 05:17, 06:40.The Metal Community in CyprusThe local metal community is described as friendly and deeply interconnected through social chats and jam sessions 07:06.Bloodstock Festival ReflectionsPerforming at Bloodstock is described as a “dream come true” and an exciting, welcoming experience 05:55, 07:26.What Sets Ka'aper ApartKa'aper plays heavy atmospheric and melodic metal rooted in ancient Egyptian mythology and history 07:50.The band encourages listeners to enjoy music for its own sake and “safe fucking metal” 08:51.Notable Quotes“Our friends told us to be ourselves, to enjoy the fest in general, and yeah, probably they are right.” — Alex 02:38“Since then…I want to perform, I want to play music.” — Alex on childhood aspirations 03:24“We play very heavy atmospheric and melodic metal based on ancient Egyptian mythology and history.” — Alex 07:52“Listen to good music, listen to metal. Safe fucking metal.” — Alex 08:51“You can say whatever the fuck you want.” — Pipeman 08:59Resources and Links MentionedKa'aper on Instagram:Find and follow the band for updates and merch at Copper Official (Instagram handle shared at 08:42).Merchandise:Listeners are encouraged to check out and buy the band’s shirts 08:25.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.