Hey everyone, sorry it’s been a while since my last update. That creative break ended up a bit longer than planned. I’m glad to be back with a fresh post for Inside BLOODRED.
Before we dive in, a quick note: the Bandbond app was recently relaunched with a completely new version. If you’re not on it yet – or if you haven’t opened it in a while – I recommend checking it out. I post there fairly regularly, often even before anything goes live on other platforms, so it’s a great way to stay close to what’s happening with BLOODRED.
What makes Bandbond stand out is that it doesn’t rely on an opaque feed algorithm deciding what you see. That’s a real advantage, especially for smaller and mid-sized artists who can otherwise disappear in the noise. Add a genuinely welcoming community of fans and bands, and you get a platform that actually feels built for us.
Today, I’ll also be answering two questions that came in through Bandbond — a good way to keep the conversation going.
How did the name BLOODRED come about — and what inspired the logo?
When I chose a name for the band, I wanted something with the same spirit that first pulled me into metal. Many bands back then had direct, almost blunt names: Death, Dismember, Metallica, Slayer. No need for cryptic titles; the impact was immediate. I wanted that clarity and intensity, rather than following the later trend toward the overly abstract.
Blood has long been a central metaphor in metal – sometimes symbolic, sometimes brutally literal. From there the step felt obvious: blood is red, and BLOODRED came to life. I was genuinely surprised the name hadn’t already been taken by a bigger act. It felt so natural and so closely tied to extreme metal that I half-expected it to be unavailable. Finding it open made the choice feel even more right.
The logo followed the same philosophy. With self-taught graphic skills, I sat down and experimented: starting from a font, reshaping letters, adding details, testing tools until something balanced and forceful emerged. That became the logo you’ve seen on every release so far – simple, with a certain elegance, and adaptable enough to blend with different artworks while still standing on its own.
I still value what the logo represents, and at the same time I know nothing is ever truly fixed. There may come a moment when the visual side of BLOODRED evolves further. That’s a story for another day …
What goes through your mind when you’re composing?
At the center of my writing there’s usually a guitar riff or a melody – I’m a guitarist first, so that’s the most natural place to begin. Sometimes it grows out of unstructured playing, letting the instrument lead. Other times, I already have an image of the song in my head and the atmosphere I want to capture. Then I work with more intent – a black-metal-leaning riff if I want something colder and more atmospheric, or something more direct if the mood calls for it. Inspiration can come from almost anywhere: a fleeting feeling, a single line of text, the day’s news, or a personal experience.
Working alone has clear strengths. I don’t have to debate direction or compromise on vision. If I want to write something fast and aggressive, I just do it. If I want to slow things down, I do that, too. In that sense, BLOODRED represents me 100%. The downsides are obvious: sometimes a creative sparring partner would help when ideas stall, and every task sits on my shoulders. I’ve accepted that as part of the process and it keeps me moving.
Over the years, my approach has evolved. Experience brings routine; that can make work more focused, but it also risks patterns. So I deliberately break habits: writing while standing, playing riffs unplugged, or structuring songs differently than before. It keeps things fresh, and the core identity of BLOODRED remains recognizable. The sound can shift and expand, but its DNA stays the same.
The songwriting is entirely mine; once the songs are ready, I value the exchange with my drummer and producer. Their perspective doesn’t change the foundation, but it adds character to the final result.
Making music isn’t a pastime – it’s a vital part of life. Sometimes it’s an escape from everyday noise; sometimes it’s almost therapy. It’s my creative outlet, and the best reward is when a song resonates and sparks an emotion. That’s what keeps me going.
Thanks for reading. And for being here!
Inside BLOODRED is the official blog and news section of BLOODRED. Here you’ll find deeper insights into the music, creative process, and vision behind the band – beyond the noise of social media. Comments are welcome, but keep them decent!
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I always listen to BLOODRED while reading theses blog posts. It creates a great atmosphere and helps to dive deeper into the BLOODRED universe. Thanks for answering my question. I hope to read more of these posts in the future. And by the way, great work with the logo. Respect for creating so many things by yourself. THIS. IS. ART.
Thanks man!