Bloodywood calls opening for Linkin Park a 'full-circle moment'
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Delhi-based folk-metal band, Bloodywood, has expressed its excitement at being announced as the opening act for Linkin Park's Bengaluru concert next year. The band's frontman, Jayant Bhadula, called it a "full circle moment" and said that they have been inspired by Linkin Park at various stages of their lives. "They lit a fire within all of us that made us create this band and try to walk the same steps as them," he added.
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'Heading into these shows with a lot of love...'
Bhadula emphasized the significance of this opportunity for Bloodywood. Hindustan Times quoted him: "Honestly, we are heading into these shows with a lot of love and passion. And the same fire that Linkin Park lit in our hearts back in the day." "Yes, not just as musicians, but also as human beings." "Also, as people who would have posters of Linkin Park in their rooms and would just listen to each and every track of theirs."
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Linkin Park's India tour and Bloodywood's global journey
The Bengaluru concert will take place on January 23, 2026, just a couple of days before Linkin Park headlines Lollapalooza India in Mumbai. This marks the band's return to India after almost a decade. For Bloodywood, this opportunity is another milestone in their international journey, putting them on stage with the artists who inspired their musical dreams. The band is known for fusing heavy metal with Indian folk music and has been touring extensively across Europe, the US, and Asia.