Bloodstock Bound: Ka’aper

Bloodstock Bound: Ka’aper

As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and EMP stages at this years event.

Today we chat with Ka’aper

Please introduce yourselves.

Hey! Thanks for having me here! I’m Evgeny, the singer of Ka’aper. Alex and Timur are our guitarists, Igor is the bassist, and we also have a new drummer whose name will be revealed soon.

How would you describe your sound?

We started as a melodic death metal band, but soon realised that MDM was too narrow for us, so we began exploring nearby genres like doom, black metal, traditional death metal, and some modern influences. We call it dark metal because that’s the only frame we try to fit into. We play dark music without attaching ourselves to any specific genre. If we find dark colours in hip-hop tomorrow – we’ll add hip-hop to our music.

How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?

This opportunity was presented to us through the Metal 2 the Masses contest and our local event agency, Rock Island Events, and we’re really grateful for it.

How tough was the competition this year?

I would say it was tough as hell! The metal scene here in Cyprus is unbelievably strong! Probably that’s why not one, but two bands from Cyprus are representing our island at this year’s edition of Bloodstock.

What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?

Oh, it’s definitely a dream come true. One of the most legendary metal festivals in the world – and we’re a band that was formed only two years ago, playing there! We’ve proven to ourselves that we can reach any height if we really want it.

For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?

Pure, concentrated energy. A set packed with our best songs from two albums and several sweaty, hairy guys on stage. Hehe, come and see! I bet you’ll love it.

What day are you performing?

Sunday

What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?

So many! Honestly, I hope I’ll manage to watch as many shows as possible. Judas Priest, Sepultura, Testament, Black Label Society, Lamb of God, and especially our brothers from Cyprus – Joakem.

Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?

We’re going to keep pushing forward and play as many shows worldwide as we can. I’m truly convinced that live shows are the most important part of metal culture. Yes, it’s great to listen to vinyl while sitting in your cozy armchair, but nothing can replace the tribal energy of a good metal show.

Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?

Actually, we rented a house in Derby and we’re going to travel to the festival every day. We’re from Cyprus (although we grew up in Russia and Ukraine), and I’m afraid several nights in a tent in England wouldn’t be a very good option for our warmth-loving carcasses.

You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?

For me – non-alcoholic beer. I gave up drinking alcohol three years ago. A pretty useful decision, but definitely a boring one.

See you at Bloodstock in a few weeks!

Can’t wait! See you there!

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