The band has been praised for their high-energy live shows and their fresh, vibrant take on rock music, with their albums earning rave reviews from Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, and others.

Blood Command was founded in Bergen in 2008 by guitarist Yngve Andersen, vocalist Silje Tombre and drummer Sigurd Haakaas.

[4] The band toured extensively in following the release of Funeral Beach and supporting acts for Protest the Hero, Gallows, and Biffy Clyro.

Cult Drugs was met with positive reviews from critics, with high ratings from Kerrang, Metal Hammer and Ox Magazine.

[13] Musically, the band has referenced artists like Refused and Boney M. as their main inspirations when writing, alongside other acts like the Clash with founding member Yngve adding: "We're making a sonic revolution you can dance to!".

"[15] Lyrically the band has found inspiration from rave culture, cults such as Heaven's Gate, and the increasing political manipulation taking place in both Europe and the US.