The world’s loudest cultural collision is back. Bloodywood have returned with Nu Delhi, a blistering fusion of nu-metal and Indian folk that pays homage to their home city. This time, they’re coming in hot with “TADKA,” a groove metal banger that takes monster riffs, ferocious vocals, and traditional instrumentation, mixing it all into a headbanger’s delight. It’s a true rager with a theme as flavorful as its sound. “It’s a metal tribute to Indian food,” the band shares. “Tadka is a cooking process where spices are heated in oil or ghee to release aroma and flavor. It’s about going the extra mile in pursuit of something greater.” And much like a well-balanced dish, Bloodywood mixes brutality with beauty and heats it up for and anthem as complex and fiery as the kitchens they celebrate. The band goes deeper: “The song highlights the organized chaos of Indian kitchens that execute centuries-old recipes daily, bringing immense joy to millions. Whether it’s high-end dining or a roadside stall, there’s magic in every bite - but the true heart of Indian cuisine is the home kitchen.”

Bloodywood have never shied away from over-the-top experimentation, and Nu Delhi continues that tradition. Their recent single “BEKHAUF,” featuring Japanese metal heroes BABYMETAL, took the metal world by storm. The track is a whirlwind of Bloodywood’s folk-metal grit, BABYMETAL’s soaring melodies, and a hyper-charged breakdown that could easily incite a riot. “‘Bekhauf’ means ‘fearless’ in Hindi,” the band explains. “It’s about choosing to overcome fear and take control of our own path. It’s also our first-ever collaboration, and BABYMETAL was the perfect fit. The synergy was unreal - we even got them to sing in Hindi! It’s a trilingual track with English, Hindi, and Japanese, but the message comes through loud and clear.”

From viral covers to worldwide tours, Bloodywood’s rise has been just what the fans ordered. It all started with guitarist-producer Karan Katiyar and vocalist Jayant Bhadula’s YouTube experiment, reimagining Bollywood hits as metal anthems. When rapper Raoul Kerr joined full-time, their original music - like the anthemic “Jee Veerey” and politically charged “Machi Bhasad” - cemented them as global metal contenders. Their debut album Rakshak (2022) proved that an Indian metal band could hold its own on the world stage, leading to a sold-out international tour and even landing their track “Dana Dan” in Dev Patel’s action thriller Monkey Man. And now, after years of grinding, Nu Delhi promises to be their boldest statement yet - a sonic and cultural force unlike anything metal has seen before. Bloodywood’s mission has always been bigger than music. Whether tackling inner demons or systemic injustice, they wield their sound like a weapon, cutting through borders and biases with every note. With Nu Delhi, they’re proving once again that metal can come with some extra spice.