Although not reaching the same success as their previous effort, Evolution, it is their second-best selling release to date, peaking at No.

[1] At the beginning of 2013, there were major rumors claiming Blood on the Dance Floor had split when they withdrew from the Soundwave Festival.

[2][3] Vanity completely denied all rumors of Blood on the Dance Floor disestablishing.

[6] David Jeffries from AllMusic gave the album a mixed-to-positive review, noting the lyrics referring to lead singer Dahvie Vanity's rape allegations, and gave both positive and negative comments towards the themes the album addresses.

He concluded his review by crediting the band's growth, saying "Bad Blood is better than before, or at least, bloodier.