Indian metal band Bloodywood have announced a new album titled Nu Delhi, along with unveiling the single and video “Tadka” ahead of the LP’s March 21st release.
The album title is a clever play on the band’s nu-metal sound and home city (New Delhi), while the single and video pay homage to Indian food.
“‘Tadka’ is a metal tribute to Indian food,” Bloodywood stated in a press release. “The word ‘Tadka’ is a cooking process in Indian cuisine where spices are heated in hot oil or ghee to create a more aromatic flavor… It’s about going the extra mile in the pursuit of a greater flavor.”
The band continued, “The song highlights the multi-faceted chaos of Indian kitchens that are tasked with perfectly executing centuries-old recipes on a daily basis as well as the immense joy they brings to most people. This is a never-ending love story that connects an entire nation. From the fanciest fine dining restaurants to the simplest road side stall, everyone brings something magical to the table, but the undisputed champion of the cuisine is the Indian household kitchen. When you fuse these recipes and techniques with the love of an Indian family home, the result is unbeatable.”
“Tadka” follows the anthemic single “Bekhauf,” a collaboration with BABYMETAL that landed in the Top 5 on our list of the Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs of 2024. The two singles are among the eight songs on the Nu Delhi tracklist.
Fans in Europe and the UK can catch Bloodywood on their “Return of the Singh” tour kicking off February 21st in Copenhagen, Denmark. Pick up tickets here.
Watch the video for “Tadka” and see the album art and tracklist below. Pre-order Nu Delhi via Amazon.
Nu Delhi Artwork:
Nu Delhi Tracklist:
01. Halla Bol
02. Hutt
03. Dhadak
04. Bekhauf
05. Kismat
06. Daggebaaz
07. Tadka
08. Nu Delhi