When Bloodywood opened Download’s Main Stage in 2023, the sheer size of the crowd basking in the June sun was proof that India’s chief metal act are the real deal. Hot off the heels of debut album Rakshak, their fusion of monstrous riffage with traditional Indian instruments like the dhol and tabla had rightfully sparked worldwide critical acclaim, putting Indian metal firmly on the map. Shining a light on mental illness, calling out sexual abuse and exploring both love and loss was the name of the game – in both English and Hindi. Now, after last year’s comeback single Nu Delhi and a collaboration with BABYMETAL on Bekhauf, the trio (comprising Jayant Bhadula, Karan Katiyar and Raoul Kerr) have today (January 31) announced details of their second album, Nu Delhi, while also...
When Bloodywood opened Download’s Main Stage in 2023, the sheer size of the crowd basking in the June sun was proof that India’s chief metal act are the real deal. Hot off the heels of debut album Rakshak, their fusion of monstrous riffage with traditional Indian instruments like the dhol and tabla had rightfully sparked worldwide critical acclaim, putting Indian metal firmly on the map. Shining a light on mental illness, calling out sexual abuse and exploring both love and loss was the name of the game – in both English and Hindi. Now, after last year’s comeback single Nu Delhi and a collaboration with BABYMETAL on Bekhauf, the trio (comprising Jayant Bhadula, Karan Katiyar and Raoul Kerr) have today (January 31) announced details of their second album, Nu Delhi, while also...