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The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bloodywood is India's first metal band to collaborate with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal
There is a method to all the madness about metal music, and folk-metal band Bloodywood has cracked it. With two albums under its belt, the recent one being Nu Delhi, this is the first Indian band to have collaborated with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal. Comprising Suzuka Nakamoto, Moa Kikuchi and Momoko Okazaki, Babymetal blends elements of heavy metal and J-pop, which is the essence of kawaii metal — a musical genre that was pioneered in Japan in the early 2010s. 'The song that we worked on with Babymetal features on our new album. Babymetal's producer attended our concert in Tokyo in 2023 and gave us the brand's merchandise, but we got talking to them while writing 'Bekhauf' in 2024. I think, we manifested it,' says Jayant Bhadula, who is assigned to vocals and growls of the three-piece band. Its other two key members are Karan Katiyar on guitars, flute, production and composition and Raoul Kerr on rap vocals. On tours, they are joined by Sarthak Pahwa on the dhol, Roshan Roy on the bass and Vishesh Singh on the drums. 'Karan, when listening to 'Bekhauf', suggested that the song would sound better with Babymetal on vocals. Within two-three days, we received a serendipitous message from the band's producer and instantly sent them the project. The curation of the composition was followed up on e-mails, and their Japanese vocals were later mounted on the song,' shares Jayant. Known for its compelling lyrics, Bloodywood, which started out as a parody band in 2016 and rose to the front burner of fame in 2018 with the success of singles like 'Ari Ari' and 'Jee Veerey', was nominated for the Breakthrough Asian Band title at the 2021 Global Metal Apocalypse awards, finishing second. Its first album Rakshak was released in 2022. The 10-track album is known for sensitive lyrical narratives, the subjects of which swing between addressing mental-health issues ('Jee Veerey'), bullying ('Endurant'), and a commentary on the politics of hate ('Gaddaar'). Its new album too stands testimony to the band's creative arch — that of creating conscious content. The eight-track album features songs like 'Halla Bol', which brings to mind the eponymous play by Safdar Hashmi, a pioneering figure in Indian street theatre, but Raoul explains: 'We wrote this from the Indian perspective having survived Colonialism, for people all over the world who have survived oppression of any kind. It's a testament to their resilience. It's about drawing on that knowledge and experience of how power can be abused and using it to break the cycle of oppression forever, rather than becoming the next chapter.' Another compelling track, 'Daggebaaz', from the album takes a jibe at 'Plastic Influencers'. 'Plastic Influencers who rely on the superficial sides of life are annoying. It takes skill to get people to follow you; we see a lot of these people using their skills for the wrong reasons and abusing the trust they manage to manufacture. It's also about calling people out for this gullibility because that's what gives these influencers power. The culture of idol worship and the tendency to blindly follow is something that needs to die fast so we're helping put one of the nails in the coffin,' says Raoul. When asked to list his top picks from the album, Jayant points at 'Nu Delhi' (the title track), which he says is a love letter to Delhi, the city the band was formed in; 'Kismat', which is about kids who had to grow up too fast because of the life's circumstances; and 'Bekhauf', which is about unlocking and overcoming our fears. 'Interestingly, most metal music is characterised by profound lyrics; take, for instance, 'Rage Against The Machine'. But then, the genre also has 'Pizza Thrash'!' laughs Jayant. The band started working on Nu Delhi in 2023 during its performance in Chicago and recorded the tracks in Noida at Karan's home, where the band's studio is. The album art has been created by Anirudh Shekhawat, says Jayant. 'The album has been released by Fearless Records, an American independent record label, which is looking after the distribution and production of vinyls and CDs. Besides the general instruments you find in metal bands, the ethnic Indian instruments used were dhol, sarangi, tumbi, esraj, harmonium, and many regional percussive instruments. Also, the recording software includes RME Interface, sE mics, Ibanez guitars, Adam Monitors and Line6 guitar processors,' says Jayant. He leaves us with the news of the band's next collaboration with Babymetal. 'The song is called 'Kon! kon!' and it will be featured on Babymetal's upcoming album called Metal Forth, which is set to release on June 27. It has collaborations with artists like Tom Morello, Poppy, Electric Callboy, Slaughter to Prevail, Spiritbox and more,' informs Jayant. Till then, mosh on, metalheads! The album Nu Delhiis now streaming on all online music platforms and its CDs (₹1,400) and vinyl records (₹2,700) are available on
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mosh definitely: India's metal scene is lit
The YouTube comments section for a Bloodywood video is like the heavy metal version of the United Nations. The New Delhi trio blends nu metal with Indian folk. Their wholesome, tongue-in-cheek fun vibe has earned them fans all over the world, many of whom delight in leaving them little love notes.
India Today
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Bloodywood's second album
Heavy metal has a niche following within India, but New Delhi band Bloodywood's take on the genre—which blends in hip-hop and Indian folk music rendered in a mix of Hindi and English and occasionally Punjabi—has won fans around the globe. The trio of composer and multi-instrumentalist Karan Katiyar, singer Jayant Bhadula and rapper Raoul Kerr is currently on a world tour in support of their recently-released second album NU DELHI.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Excited doesn't even come close', cry fans as major US rock band announces Glasgow gig
Read on to find out when tickets go on sale ROCK SHOW 'Excited doesn't even come close', cry fans as major US rock band announces Glasgow gig Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE US rock band has announced a major Glasgow gig later this year. Grammy award winners Halestorm are hitting the road on their nEVEREST tour, alongside special guests Bloodywood and Kelsey Karter. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Halestorm are hitting the road on their nEVEREST tour this year Credit: Redferns It coincides with the release of their sixth studio album, EVEREST, due to be released on August 8. The quartet will stop by locations such as Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester and London. And the group are set to delight Scottish fans with a huge show at Glasgow's OVO Hydro on Friday, November 21. Announcing the news, the band wrote: "We are SO excited to announce The nEVEREST WorldWide Tour coming this fall! "On-sale begins Friday, May 2 but varies by territory. Check local listings and subscribe to our newsletter for more pre-sale and on-sale information." Excited fans flocked to the comments to react to the huge announcement. One wrote: "Excited doesn't even come close. Halestorm are top of my bucket list of bands to see - can't wait!" Another said: "Count me in". A third added: "Oooh, nice!" A fourth put: "Best news ever". 'So many crying kids' as Scots Sabrina Carpenter fans refused entry to Hydro in 'fake' ticket chaos Halestorm frontwoman Lzzy Hale said: "Our album Everest is a story of our journey as a band, full of beautiful endings and new beginnings. "We weave a tangled web of melancholy, frustration, anger and the vast purgatory of love and love lost. "It is a rollercoaster of epic musical detours, great songwriting and completely unhinged twists and turns. "Everest is an auditory representation of the four pillars of Halestorm. Let us reintroduce ourselves and invite you into our world… if you dare."
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Award-winning US rock band to play Glasgow's OVO Hydro
Halestorm will bring their Neuerest Tour to the city on November 21, with special guests Bloodywood and Kelsey Karter. Pre-sale goes live on May 6 at 10am with general sale opening May 8 at 10am. Prices range from £56.45 to £76.30, including administration fees. ANNOUNCED 📣 Halestorm are bringing The Neuerest Tour to the OVO Hydro on 21 November - joined by special guests Bloodywood and Kelsey Karter! #OVOLive presale 10am, Tue 6 May Tickets on sale 10am, Thu 8 May ➡️ — OVO Hydro (@OVOHydro) April 29, 2025 READ MORE: Blur vs Oasis: Britpop's biggest battle coming to a Glasgow stage READ MORE: Fresh wine bar and bottle shop announces Glasgow opening date Formed in 1997 by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale, Halestorm is known for their relentless touring schedule, often playing up to 250 shows a year. They are joined by guitarist Joe Hottinger and bassist Josh Smith. The band achieved a major milestone by selling out their first headlining arena show in 2016. Love Bites (So Do I) stands as Halestorm's most successful single, earning critical acclaim and securing their first Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.
