Bloodywood
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Background information | |
Origin | New Delhi, India |
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Years active | 2016–present |
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Website | bloodywood |
Bloodywood is an Indian
History
Prior to forming the band, Karan Katiyar regularly uploaded parody metal covers of popular
In 2016, Katiyar quit his job as a corporate lawyer and together with Bhadula formed a two-piece band[6] with the intention of "destroying pop songs".[7]
In 2017, Bloodywood re-recorded
In 2018, Bloodywood released "
In July of the same year, Bloodywood partnered with online counselling site HopeTherapy and released the song "Jee Veerey", dedicated to fighting depression and
On 21 April 2019, it was announced that Bloodywood would perform at Wacken Open Air.[16] Two days later, the band released the song "Machi Bhasad (Expect a Riot)", initially intended for the upcoming Ubisoft game Beyond Good and Evil 2, as well as announcing that Kerr is becoming a permanent member of the band and that Bloodywood is embarking on their "Raj Against the Machine Tour".[17]
In 2021, Bloodywood was named one of the "12 new metal bands to watch in 2022" by the heavy metal and rock music magazine Metal Hammer.[18] They were also nominated for the Breakthrough Asian Band title at the 2021 Global Metal Apocalypse awards, finishing second.[19]
Bloodywood's debut studio album is titled Rakshak and was released on 18 February 2022.[18] Lyrically, it tackles social and political topics, such as the fifth track, "Dana-Dan", which discusses rape and sexual assault.[20][21]
Social work
Along with the messages included in their songs, the band aims to support various social/charity causes. With the release of the video for their song "Jee Veerey", they gave away pre-paid online counselling sessions.
Upon returning to India from their 2019 European tour, Bloodywood donated the earnings to Posh Foundation, a local NGO that cares for homeless animals, for the purchase of a new ambulance.[22]
Band members
- Karan Katiyar – guitars, flute, production, composition
- Jayant Bhadula – vocals, growls
- Raoul Kerr – rap vocals
Touring members
- Sarthak Pahwa – dhol
- Roshan Roy – bass
- Vishesh Singh – drums
Discography
Studio albums
- Anti-Pop Vol. 1 (2017)
- Rakshak (2022)
Singles
- "Angry Santa" (2017)
- "Tunak Tunak Metal" (feat. Bonde do Metaleiro; 2018)
- "Rang Basanti" (2018)
- "Ari Ari" (2018)
- "Jee Veerey" (2018)
- "Endurant" (2019)
- "Machi Bhasad" (2019)
- "Yaad" (2020)
- "Great Is Born Raw" (with The Snake Charmer; 2021)
- "Gaddaar" (2021)
- "Aaj" (2022)
- "Dana Dan" (2022)
Videos
- "Angry Santa" (2017)
- "Tunak Tunak Tun" (feat. Bonde do Metaleiro; 2018)
- "Rang De Basanti" (2018)
- "Ari Ari" (2018)
- "Jee Veerey" (2018)
- "Endurant" (2019)
- "Machi Bhasad" (2019)
- "Yaad" (2020)
- "Gaddaar" (2021)
- "Aaj" (2022)
- "Dana Dan" (2022)
References
- ^ Neilstein, Vince (10 November 2021). "Indian Folk Nu-Metal: Bloodywood Bring the Ruckus on "Gadaar"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- Blabbermouth. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "India's Biggest Nu-Metal Export Bloodywood Drop New Music Video/Single [India]". Unite Asia. 22 January 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Hear Indian Metal Viral Stars Bloodywood Take on Bullies with New Song "Endurant"". Revolver. 16 January 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Meet Bloodywood, the New Delhi Band Bringing Indian Folk Metal to the Masses". The Pit. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ Louder Sound. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Lewry, Fraser (4 October 2018). "The heavy metal band 'destroying' Punjabi pop music". SBS. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Divita, Joe (22 February 2017). "Linkin Park Fan Plays New Song 'Heavy' in Band's Old Style". Loudwire. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- Louder Sound. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "India's heaviest metal band releases heaviest song of 2017 – Angry Santa Metal". Unite Asia. 25 December 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "BLOODYWOOD Are Making Bollywood Metal A Thing, And It Sounds Great". Metal Injection. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Rosenberg, Axl (7 February 2018). "Video: Popular Punjabi Song "Tunak Tunak Tun" Made Metal". Metal Injection. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Louder Sound. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ a b Tagat, Anurag (18 July 2018). "Watch Indian Metal Viral Stars Bloodywood's Uplifting New Video "Jee Veerey"". Revolver. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- News18. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "53 new bands for the Easter holidays!". Wacken Open Air. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "See Indian Folk-Metal Act Bloodywood's New "Machi Bhasad (Expect a Riot)" Video". Revolver. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Louder Sound. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Global Metal Apocalypse (GMA) Awards 2021 - The Results". Global Metal Apocalypse. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Bloodywood Rakshak Lyrics Translated". Internet Archive. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ "Dana-Dan Lyrics". Genius Lyrics. 18 February 2022. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Westbrook, Corinne (27 March 2020). "BLOODYWOOD Donates Ambulance to Animal Rescue, Unleash New Song "Yaad" That Gives Us All the Feels". Metal Injection. Retrieved 28 November 2021.