BLODWEN is a female-fronted metal quintet originated from Jakarta, Indonesia. The name "Blodwen" means "mountain white flower" in Welsh, where the band's vision in music is to 'bloom' despite harsh climate and extreme weather. 

Founded by Bernice Nikki in 2004, BLODWEN started as a Japanese Rock cover band that soon turned into a full-fledged independent act. With Alexander Lexy joining the members, BLODWEN released their debut album "Black Symphony" in 2010 under Red Rivet Records (JPN) and gained recognition from the international media; the band is hailed as "one of the hidden treasures in Indonesia" and "Asia's first leading symphonic rock act". 

In 2013, the band released their infamous EP "When Autumn Ends" which won 3rd place Best Album of the year in a UK radio competition for female rock/metal acts. BLODWEN was the only Asian nominee. "When Autumn Ends" EP was re-released by an European label gaining more attention from the global platform with international media calling it "symphonic metal with no pretension" and "one of the great discoveries of the year." 

After going back to being independent, BLODWEN released their long-awaited second full-length album "Winter Falls" in 2016 through Hitam Kelam Records (INA). The album is awarded Top 10 Best Album of 2016 by IRS Radio Indonesia. 

BLODWEN released "XII" in late 2016 to celebrate their 12 years of musical journey, featuring re-arranged acoustic version of songs previously released voted by the fans. 
BLODWEN adalah quintet female-fronted metal asal Jakarta, Indonesia. "Blodwen" mempunyai arti "bunga putih gunung" dalam bahasa Welsh, dimana visi musik Blodwen adalah untuk "bermekar" dengan cuaca dan iklim ekstrim.

Digawangi Bernice Nikki pada tahun 2004, BLODWEN memulai perjalanan sebagai Japanese Rock cover band yang kemudian berubah menjadi independent act. Dengan bergabungnya Alexander Lexy, BLODWEN merilis album debut "Black Symphony" di tahun 2010 dibawah Red Rivet Records (JPN) dan mulai mendapat perhatian media internasional; dikatakan sebagai "salah satu harta tersembunyi di Indonesia" dan "band Asia pertama yang terkemuka di symphonic rock".

Di 2013, BLODWEN merilis EP "When Autumn Ends" dan merebut posisi ke-3 Best Album of the year di kompetisi female rock/metal yg diadakan salah satu radio UK. BLODWEN adalah satu-satunya nominasi dari Asia. "When Autumn Ends" EP dirilis ulang oleh sebuah label Eropa dan mendapat perhatian global; dengan beberapa media memberikan komentar "symphonic metal tanpa basa-basi" dan "salah satu temuan terbaik di tahun ini". 

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Setelah kembali di jalur indie, BLODWEN merilis album kedua yang telah dinanti-nantikan bertajuk "Winter Falls" pada tahun 2016 melalui Hitam Kelam Records (INA). Album tersebut mendapat penghargaan Top 10 Best Album of 2016 dari IRS Radio Indonesia.

BLODWEN merilis "XII" di akhir tahun 2016 untuk merayakan 12 tahun perjalanan musik mereka, berisi lagu yang pernah dirilis sebelumnya dengan kemasan akustik.
Current Members : 
  • Bernice Nikki on Vocal / Piano (2004-now)
  • Alexander Lexy on Lead Guitar / Keyboard (2007-now)
  • Indra Bayu Rusady on Rhythm Guitar (2014-now)
  • Bayu Djody on Bass (2012-now)
  • Julius Ariobimo on Drums (2019-now)

Past Members :
  • Niko Praditya; Drums (2012-2019)
  • Marcellus; Guitars (2004-2011)
  • Ronald Mikhail; Drums (2004-2011)
  • Ivan Tandi; Bass (2004-2012)

T i m e l i n e

  • 2019 - Working on third studio album
  • 2018 - Blodwen available on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and all major digital retailers
  • 2018 - Released single "Dies Irae" on YouTube
  • 2016 - Released EP "XII" under Hitam Kelam Records
  • 2016 - Released 2nd album "Winter Falls" under Hitam Kelam Records
  • 2015 - Departure from Crysella Records
  • 2014 - Released "For A New World" Music Video as first single from 2nd album "Winter Falls"
  • 2014 - Re-released EP "When Autumn Ends" under Crysella Records
  • 2014 - Contracted by Crysella Records 
  • 2013 - Released EP "When Autumn Ends" independently
  • 2012 - Released EP "Requiem for Odette" independently
  • 2011 - Released "Bergeraklah" - demo single to commemorate Indonesia's Independence Day
  • 2010 - Released debut album "Black Symphony" under Red Rivet Records
  • 2009 - Contracted by Red Rivet Records 
  • 2009 - The band fully departed from its past influences; Blodwen officially reborn
  • 2007 - Lexy joined the band; marking significant change on the band's sound
  • 2004 - Bernice formed a rock project with her high-school classmates
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