Bloodywood – Nu Delhi

We?ve been big fans of Bloodywood since we first saw them live in London a couple of years ago, and they?re back with their new album ?Nu Delhi?, which will be released on the 21st of March via Fearless Records.

We had the opportunity to have an early listen, and to sum it up, it?s one more proof on how the band can honor their origins while bringing something new to a genre that still faces complaints from audiences saying ?there?s no more creativity in Metal?.

The album starts strongly with ?Hala Boy?, with traditional folk chants and instruments, and quickly builds into a very heavy track, that is not shy of mixing traditional instruments, heavy riffs and even some electronic elements.

Followed up by ?Hutt?, the band keeps the momentum going, with more of their well-known rap fused with screens and choruses and their heavy use of the Dhol, another of their traditional instruments leading back to their roots. ?Dhadak? unfortunately didn?t hit it as heavily for me, being the only track of the whole album that I feel it was a bit misplaced. It?s not a bad song, just felt a bit disconnected for such a strong album.

For something even more unique, the band comes with ?Bekhauf?, which was a collaboration with Babymetal, and an accompanying Anime style video, and again, was a pleasant surprise, on a mix that shouldn?t work as well as it did. Without adding too much, just watch the video below and you?ll be able to take your conclusions:

?Kismat? is one of the highlights for me, as it veers into possibly one of the heaviest breakdowns and high octane speed, that starts almost as if you?re listening to some other band, but in less than 30 seconds you?re back into their heavy chorus, having those ups and downs across the whole song, making it very pleasant to listen.

?Tadka? gets you hungry, not just for more of their music, but also for Indian food, with very fun lyrics paying homage to their cuisine, and a video that feels like the band invaded a cooking tv show, with beautiful shots, while they seemed to have plenty of fun shooting it.

Closing the album, we have ?Nu Delhi?, which also had an already released video and is the album title. It is easiest be the best choice of song to close it, as it brings many of the influences, while also highlighting how great New Delhi is as a city and the people with their diversity, and fits perfectly with our definition of the band: mixing the traditional with the new, and both ?Nu Delhi? and New Delhi are a perfect combination. The song has one of the best music videos of the band, with beautiful cinematography, moving from interior shots on modern and old places and overhead drone shots.

In summary, this is my favourite album of Bloodywood for now, keeping their authenticity while doubling down in the heaviness of the previous album and proving everyone they?re here to stay and continue their worldwide success. I?ll be looking forward their next endeavors for sure!

Nu Delhi Tracklist

1. Halla Bol
2. Hutt
3. Dhadak
4. Bekhauf (feat. BABYMETAL)
5. Kismat
6. Daggebaaz
7. Tadka
8. Nu Delhi

Bloodywood UK tour 2025

The band is currently touring Europe and the UK, check the dates below and don?t miss out, they?re even better live!