[Concert Review] Babymetal with Bloodywood and Jinjer in Phoenix
The energy inside the venue hit a different level the second Bloodywood took the stage. Hailing from New Delhi, the five-member band featuring two vocalists, two guitarists, and a drummer immediately set the tone for the night. Their sound was raw, heavy, and full of purpose, but what really stood out was their connection with the crowd. Mosh pits opened up right away, people were crowd surfing, and the floor shook like it was the headliner already.
Bloodywood didn’t just play, they commanded. At one point, their guitarist even stepped down to the barricade, cooling the chaos for just a moment before the energy surged back. Their mix of groove and aggression made it impossible not to move, and by the time their set wrapped, the whole venue was buzzing. It’s been a while since I’ve seen an opener shake a room this hard.
When Babymetal came out, the production felt like it leveled up a hundred times from the last time I saw them. They opened with flames bursting high enough that I could feel the heat from way back. Their mix of choreography, theatrics, and flawless vocals reminded everyone why they’ve built such a global following. At one point, they had the entire crowd—front to back, even security—jumping in unison. It was surreal to see that kind of control over thousands of people.
The show had surprises packed into every corner. From masked guitarists shredding on stage to sudden drops where they had the audience crouch low before exploding into movement again, Babymetal knew exactly how to push the energy higher with every song. A track with autotuned vocals got the crowd screaming along, while the mix of video visuals and pyrotechnics kept the spectacle nonstop.
The biggest twist of the night came when Bloodywood returned to the stage during Babymetal’s set. The collaboration turned the venue into complete chaos, with pyrotechnics firing and the two bands feeding off each other’s intensity. It was one of those rare crossover moments that elevates a concert into something unforgettable.
Seeing Babymetal live for the second time made it clear—they’ve grown their show into a full-scale production that rivals the biggest acts in the world. Every detail, from the visuals to the pacing, felt intentional. And with Bloodywood setting the bar sky-high as an opener, this lineup proved that heavy music is alive, global, and constantly evolving.
Final Take: Babymetal didn’t just perform, they created an experience. And with Bloodywood and Jinjer on the bill, this was one of the most explosive shows Phoenix has seen in a long time.
