Bloodywood (w/ Lake Malice) @ Electric Ballroom (London, UK) on March 30, 2023 [Show Review]

Bloodywood have been building a dedicated fanbase since the surprise drop of the band’s first single, “Machi Bhasad,” back in 2019. The song was a breach of fresh air in the over-saturated heavy metal scene. It wore its musical influences, such as Rage Against the Machine, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit, proudly on its sleeve whilst ensuring it had its own clear identity. That identity was Indian, Indian and proud! They have since independently released a full album, Rakshak (read our review here), and played a handful of UK shows, including Bloodstock festival gaining more fans at every opportunity. Tonight was primed to be one of their biggest headlining shows to date, and along for the ride was Lake Malice. This Brighton-based duo has also been gaining a reputation as one of the UK’s best ...