Iranian Metal Unleashed: Trivax’s Journey from Tehran to the Bloodstock Stage
In this episode, Pipeman sits down with Sean from TRIVAX at Bloodstock Festival. They dive deep into Sean’s unique journey from founding a metal band in Iran, where metal music is illegal, to performing at one of the UK’s most renowned metal festivals. The conversation explores the power of music as a form of resistance and unity, the challenges and cultural misconceptions faced by metal fans globally, and the importance of not judging entire groups by the actions of the few.Main Topics Covered
- TRIVAX at Bloodstock: first impressions and crowd reception
- The band’s origins in Tehran, Iran under strict religious law
- The personal and political risks of playing metal in Iran
- Responsibility of representing Iranian metal culture internationally
- Breaking down propaganda, prejudice, and societal division
- The unifying force of music and the metal community
- Personal stories of cross-cultural understanding and acceptance
- TRIVAX’s Special Bloodstock Performance
- Sean describes modifying their usual set for the occasion by performing only vocals for the first time in 17 years, resulting in his first ever crowd surf 02:08.
- The Band’s Founding and Challenges in Iran
- Formed as a one-man band in Tehran in 2009 due to lack of available musicians 02:24.
- Playing and even listening to metal in Iran risks arrest or worse due to laws labeling it as blasphemous 03:11.
- Exposure to Metal Amidst Opposition
- Media and authorities in Iran demonize metal fans, with wild rumors and exaggerations about Western bands 05:10.
- Sean shares an anecdote about a Quran teacher spreading false stories about Metallica 05:10.
- Parallels with Western Societies
- Pipeman compares propaganda and political division in the US with misinformation in Iran 05:36.
- Music as a Tool Against Division
- Both discuss how festivals like Bloodstock create a family atmosphere where politics and division are left outside 00:43, 01:09.
- Emphasis on meeting people for who they are, not based on background or propaganda 09:20.
- Cultural Unity & Personal Connections
- Pipeman reflects on positive experiences as a Jew living in a Muslim area of the Netherlands 09:02.
- Highlighting the kindness and unity present in the metal community regardless of perceived differences 09:39.
- Standing Against Oppression
- Sean champions the idea of everyday individuals taking accountability and agency in the fight against oppression—not by violence, but by refusing to be divided 10:34.
- "We're inside a self-contained world. We have our own metal simulation over here, and, honestly, it's an honor to be a part of it." — Sean 01:12
- "If you get caught with the label blasphemy on your music or anything against God or the prophet or the regime, you can pretty much get arrested and executed for that." — Sean 03:34
- "There should be no rules to being an artist." — Pipeman 03:04
- "I even had my very first crowd surf during the show after 17 years of being in a band." — Sean 02:08
- "Divide and conquer. It’s the oldest trick in the book going on right now." — Pipeman 07:46
- "Music can be a war against oppression. And by war, it doesn’t necessarily have to be with weapons." — Sean 10:23
- "We're not all drops in the same ocean, we're drops of the same ocean." — Sean 12:33
- "Get to know your fellow human and then make a decision on who they're all about, because you might find that you will love that human being that people want you to hate." — Pipeman 12:44
- TRIVAX Official Bandcamp:
Find merch handled personally by Sean, interact with the band, and support directly 13:42. - Streaming Platforms:
TRIVAX is available on Bandcamp and major streaming services (for those not using Spotify) 14:02. - Social Media:
Listeners are encouraged to connect with the band and show support via social channels (Bandcamp, Instagram, TikTok mentioned as influences but not as direct contact points).
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