[6] Prior to forming the band, Karan Katiyar regularly uploaded parody metal covers of popular Bollywood songs on YouTube, but he had trouble finding a suitable vocalist.

At a local gig, Katiyar met Jayant Bhadula, who worked as a talent manager at an entertainment company, and was impressed by his vocal range and versatility.

[7] In 2016, Katiyar quit his job as a corporate lawyer and together with Bhadula formed a two-piece band[7] with the intention of "destroying pop songs".

[14] The positive reception from fans encouraged the band to write original material and draw more inspiration from Indian folk music.

[15] In July of the same year, Bloodywood partnered with online counselling site HopeTherapy and released the song "Jee Veerey", dedicated to fighting depression and mental illness.

[6] Upon returning to India from their 2019 European tour, Bloodywood donated the earnings to Posh Foundation, a local NGO that cares for homeless animals, for the purchase of a new ambulance.