Two years after their first studio album, Bloodywood comes back with a new record deal, and brand new single that’s sure to make everyone headbang. After Rakshak, the band has been relatively silent, save for Karan Katiya band’s guitarist posting some playthroughs.
Before going into their new single, it is important to note that their first studio album Rakshak, was released independently yet managed to be very fresh in terms of originality & sound. Blending folk elements from Hindi culture and blending with metalcore & new metal elements is not only a new concept for the mainstream, but managed to single handedly make this band the biggest metal band in India. The trio recently announced that they have been signed to Fearless Records, which is not only a big deal for them in terms of scope, but also puts them with the bigger players in terms of audience perception. Fearless Records are notorious for signing bands like Ice Nine Kills, Wage War, Pierce the Veil, and many more. We can expect Bloodywood to break new records and hopefully, bring us more Hindi infused metal.
However, the band couldn’t come back without a proper single. Introducing Nu Delhi (We love puns!), this single opens with Hindi-infused beats under Raoul Kerr’s recognisable rapping. The band took a different approach compared to most of their singles, opening with a folk oriented soundscape rather than the usual slamming riffs of Gaddar or Dana Dan. The beat is interrupted by a more melodic section where traditional singing is at the forefront, beautifully sung by Jayant Bhadula. By this point it feels like each member of the trio is getting their re-introductions one by one. That’s when Karan comes in, finally bringing in the jumpy syncopated guitar we tend to associate with the band’s sound. After bringing back all the members, we get back into a structure that’s more akin to what we might expect, without losing any flavor or color! The heavy percussion with the Dhol (Hindi Drum) brings out the band’s rage infused sound, as the lyrics get more violent. Harder rap verses & heavy screams slowly blend with the instrumental, making the song feel like a long buildup, and the massive release at the end chorus that comes back even heavier than it did.
Lyrically, the song is about the chaotic life in New Delhi (where the pun of the name comes from) but is also beautifully accompanied by a music video with lots of storytelling. Head-tracking shots & FPV drone accents going from ancient temples right into the subway. This song manages to encompass the nature of its titular city all the while adding a heavy edge to it.
Bloodywood have been making waves as one of the better new bands to surface in the last few years. They bring a fresh sound and now that they are signed to a new label, we can’t wait to see where the Hindi trio will take us next.
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