India, May 23 -- The YouTube comments section for a Bloodywood video is like the heavy metal version of the United Nations. The New Delhi trio blends nu metal with Indian folk. Their wholesome, tongue-in-cheek fun vibe has earned them fans all over the world, many of whom delight in leaving them little love notes.

"Guys, I'm an old aunt from Russia," writes one fan. "Each of your songs and videos tear the soul apart."

"I'm Brazilian, but we are brothers, guys!" writes another.

On and on it goes, with fans chiming in from Czechoslovakia, Chile, Japan and the US. It's a testament to how Bloodywood has put Indian metal on the global map. Bloodywood, which consists of Karan Katiyar, Jayant Bhadula and Raoul Kerr, was set up in 2016 as a pa...