@Honk Honkler Yea, the crowd in Copenhagen was more or less completely uninterested when they did their set, it totaly killed the mood. And on top of that the sound mix was a bit off, couldn't really hear the singing clearly, and they completely lost sound mid through one of the songs. 😕
@@allegorical Sure, that wasn't my expectation, but the crowd being completely dead is silly too. You can cheer a band on even if you haven't heard them before, thats just manners! 😁
Excellent first reaction and analysis - welcome to the BABYMETAL Foxhole.🦊I'm glad you saw through the shock factor of this song. It wouldn't have been my recommendation for a first listen as the main reason this video does have so many views is that shock factor with the brutal metal instrumentals and overly sweet JPop vocals clashing - deliberately so in this song, but it is great fun at live shows. They have about 60 songs now, each one different to the last. They have songs in virtually every metal genre (thrash, nu-metal, djent, black and death metal, Prog, folk, power/speed etc) and they will mix or blend in so many other musical styles and genres with the metal - not just JPop, you will find Latin, Bollywood, reggae, ska, EDM, trance, Finnish polka ... actually you name it they have probably done it. Yes they have choreo for every song - and it is bespoke for every song serving two real purposes (unlike the choreo you may associate with most pop acts). 1) It is interpretive of the lyrics or the meaning of the song - which is helpful for those of us who do not speak Japanese. 2) It is designed to involve and lead the crowd. Their crowd control is second to none and the crowd get their cues from the girls, they jump when the girls jump, pump their fists, shout, sing along etc when they get the signal from the girls. The instrumentalists (they were not in this video) for all live shows are the Kami Band, some of Japan's very best session musicians. They first appeared in October 2012 and were gradually phased in over the next year or more playing at a couple of festivals and the encores in some concerts (including the one in December 2013 where the Gimme Chocolate video was filmed - they were not on stage yet in this one, the guys in skeleton suits - Babybones - were miming the instrumentals to a pre-recorded backing track and they were just there for show, BABYMETAL didn't always have the budget for live musicians. The vocals were live in the live performance of course). There have been many musicians play with the Kami band - they all have their own bands and projects and there are musicians who will swap in and out depending on their availability. They have had the same hard core of about half a dozen musicians play the vast majority of concerts since they became the full time support for all live shows in March 2014 - they are; Guitarists (2 for each show) - Mikio Fujioka (RIP January 2018), Takayoshi Ohmura, Leda Cygnus and ISAO. Bass - BOH Drums - Hideki Aoyama Since 2019, for the lengthy tours of the US and Europe, the Kami Band of the West (American musicians) have supported BABYMETAL. They are guitarists Chris Kelly and CJ Masciantonio, bassist Clint Tustin and drummer Anthony Barone. BABYMETAL was formed around the vocal talents and stage presence of the lead vocalist Su-metal ... she was still only 12 in 2010 and she was already exceptionally talented - she has just got better every year since and is a great front person. Moametal and Yuimetal were only 11 when they formed. Sadly Yui left in October 2018 for health reasons after a 12 month absence. Su and Moa continued as a duo for nearly 5 years, supported by one of three dancers at live shows, until the 1st April this year when the last remaining dancer of the three, Momoko, was named as the official new third member and she was finally given a mic. If you can get tickets for the BabyKlok tour do not hesitate - BABYMETAL are one of the very best live acts you will see. For another reaction I would suggest their very first major event outside of Japan, the last song of the 5 they played as virtual unknowns with 50-60k UK metalheads to impress - 'Ijime, Dame, Zettai' (Bullying, No More, For Ever) live at Sonisphere 2014. You will hear at the end as they walk off stage what the crowd thought of them.
Standing at the cusp of your lifes journey, knowing of the fall that awaits all those who stare down into the Fox Hole, The One can not help but Smile with Anticipation of what lies in wait before you!! More Babymetal Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
There is a running gag in the 1st Jurassic Park movie ".. spared no expense", That is the secret of Babymetal. High production values, 1st class session musicians, a top rated choreographer and the 3 young women, especially Su-metal the lead singer.
Actually, in the beginning they had only a shoestring budget and even had costumes that were recycled from other groups. It was an experiment by a man with a vision (Koba-metal) that happened to hit it big. The big budget came later, but only after a ton of hard work and dedication by the girls.
Great first reaction! 🤘🦊🤘Thank you for giving BABYMETAL a chance!!! BABYMETAL started back in 2010 and since then have performed with, toured with, or opened for Metallica, Korn, Sabaton, Bring Me The Horizon, Dragonforce, Guns N' Roses, Lady Gaga, Rob Halford of Judas Priest (there's a great youtube video of their performance with Rob at a metal award show), and Red Hot Chili Peppers (there is a youtube video of them performing Gimme Chocolate with RHCP, as well as with Korn, and DragonForce), to name a few of many. They have performed at large metal events/concerts in front of 65,000+ skeptical metalheads in Europe (Glastonbury, Download, Sonisphere, etc), US, and Asia. They are the first Japanese band to perform at Wembley arena in the UK. Also, 20+ awards have been given to them. They have 60+ songs and each one is different from the other, so I hope you give the other songs a try. By the way, they have some really great heavy songs too, and I hope you like guitar solos, as well as bass and drum solos, like I do, because they have them too.🤘🦊🤘
FYI Babymetal is just the three girls. The backup band is the Kami Band which they use most of the time. Together they make great cute metal music though.
Thanks for this reaction, we know some people will never like Babymetal, most of us are prepared to not get understanding on the first reaction/viewing. But on average 3 songs/videos for those who end up liking it will get an understanding of it and like it. Babymetal, especially early years that fit the age of the girls, has a very playful interpretation of what metal music/genre is, but also very well executed on that idea. With some electronics thrown in for good measure. And as you said: they deliver it live. They were doing their first world tour at age 15 and 16. And this is part of why big artists who had seen them perform at festivals got to respect them (their is a quality to everything Babymetal does). Sabaton has opened for Babymetal in Japan and are touring in Europe: Sabaton tour, Babymetal special guest, opening band: Lordi
This song hit as a shock value more than what to indicate what's Babymetal has in store. It's chaotic and fun especially in live performance. To really know what's Babymetal is about, well need to check whole lot of their music and live performance, since their songs are so unique to each other - especially the girls literally grown up and their styles change by time too
@@faceplantor5647 you may be thinking about Ghidorah the Dragon-Hydra with 3 head's. I'll stick with Godzilla because it's dominant over all those other monsters🦊🤘
There are many great metal bands out of Japan but Babymetal are the GOAT. Not necessarily my personal favorite but these girls' dedication and work ethic are absolutely amazing. This performance was the celebration of the lead singers 16th birthday and the other girls were 14. You absolutely must see Road of Resistance, Live in Japan. I know you love drums Chris, so you will love this. One of my favorite performances of any band of all time.
Now that you've seen how a Japanese crowd reacts to Babymetal, you need to checkout Karate from Download 2016 to see how 60,000 western metalheads jammed with our girls in the pouring rain. 😁🤘🦊🤘
One of the regular commenters will be here soon. Different choreo everyone of their 60+ songs. This is one of their most jpop kawaii songs. They are more serious now and of course 10 years older.
My suggestions: Rondo of nightmare and akatsuki, both from budokan black night. Both are Su-metal solos. Sis anger is just the other two. Loads more of course.
Great reaction. BabyMetal generates shock and nonplusses with most first time listeners. Musicianship, composition, vocals, show are absolutely top shelf professionally and creatively. Awesome and unique band.
Babymetal got me back into listening to metal and music in general. They are the best thing to happen to metal in 30+ years. Every metal show should be like this. Fast, heavy guitars, wild solos, insane drumming, catchy choruses and harmonies and lots of choreography. We don't need 5 guys standing around looking down for 2 hours any more.
This is from the Legend of 1997 concert in 2013. Su, singer is 16; Yui and Moa are 14 yo. That is not a band behind them, it's a dance troupe called baby bones. So your hearing a backing track. Later in the concert they are backed by their tour band, the Kami Band. "Gimme Chocolate" is both their WTF song and their breakout song, internationally. They have been touring the world since 2014, generally to sell-outs. 2 Suggestions: "Headbanger" Legend of 1997 from this concert. Newer - "Monochrome" Live, & "Monochrome" piano ver. Same song, performed very differently
5:50 Reaction start Welcome to the Foxhole and BabyMetal journey 🦊🤘🌐 Cool to hear you got all the info you need for your first BM reaction. You still need to know a couple of more things such the Kami Band (which they not here) and the new official member since last month, MomoMetal, but don't worry, you'll get there, eventually. Just careful with these ladies they can drag you into the Foxhole and you don't wanna get it out. Next suggestion: - Road Of Resistance live in Japan, official. See you next time 🦊🤘🍫
Nice reaction guys. I gotta say. You're screwed lol If you're hooked this early from THIS song, then you're going to REALLY like Babymetal. This song is probably their most polarizing song. This song is probably their most JPoppy song. Most of their other songs are more metal. As other's have said, I'd recommend Headbanger or Road of Resistance. If you'd actually like to see more of the band do a solo, then I'd recommend Rondo of Nightmare with Mischief of gods intro. That song will just have the main vocalist singing to give the 2 dancers/backup vocalists a small break. Babymetal has a ton of good music for you to discover and every song will probably by able to surprise you as they love to experiment and their experiments always seem to turn out well. Also, you'll find that the main vocalist, Su-Metal (Suzuka Nakamoto) is very good at projecting emotion through her singing, so you'll get everything from super happy, which you just witnessed, to super sad, which has caused many people to have tears running down their eyes. She doesn't do angry though. Babymetal doesn't believe in violence, and would rather cure people of anger instead of projecting it. All in all good first reaction!
You still don't know what to expect as Babymetal are chameleons when it comes to music. For older song, I would check Rondo of Nightmare; a good new song is Mirror Mirror or Monochrome
Gr8! Seen it 1000 x but made it new again! Welcome to the foxhole! . . . . Highly recommend Karate or Megitsune music videos next. . .you will be blown away how HEAVY they get! Gimmie Chocolate is their MOST poppy song. . . . Karate is gent. . .Megitsune is . . . well its own thing. . .Welcome to the coolest NO RULES experiment of metal genres mixing with this insane music theater project. . . .Kitsunes UP!! or. . .if you dare try a live performance. . . . . .Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! Live legend 1997 (Year of lead singer Su-Metal's birth) . . .a song about an idol girl attending her first ever metal show on her 15th birthday. . .You will be shocked. . .and understand the one. The ONe is how they refer to their fans. . .The fans become part of the performance. The two little ones (Yui Metal and Moa Metal) on the side direct "Scream and Dance". . .Literally directing the crowd how to participate. . .like an 18000 person flash mob! Kami (God or Spirit) Band Kills it !!! The girls, the band and the crowd all work together to make the Babymetal experience!!!! Looking forward to your tumble down the foxhole. . . . 🤘🦊🤘 🍔🔥🍅
Choco is wayyyyyyy down the line of intro songs for Babymetal for metal fans. This video is not live and the band is miming. Later that show the Kami Band came out and the miming “Babybones” was retired. There is not much of the kawaii left in their newest album it is way more adult. NOTE: I would 100% start with their earlier work and move forward and grow with the band as you go. The best starting spot is the song Ijime Dame Zettai from Sonisphere in the UK in 2014. It was their real introduction to metal festivals outside Japan. Note that show is considered by fans AND Su-metal (lead singer) as the most important in their history. At the show they were only 16/15/15 years old. Plus you can see the Kami Band in action. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/Ro-_cbfdrYE/видео.html
@@Singulitarian I did not not run down the song. I stated the fact that it was not the vest intro to metal heads. Many hear the opening lyrics and checkout. Songs like IDZ, Road, Megitsune, Karate etc… are the best way to hook metal fans.
@@tackle47 Respectfully, no one knows what metalheads think. You may know what you and few people you talk to know. For most people, GC is a gateway drug that takes awhile to sink in. Any negativity can reduce their desire to check out more. Better to just say, "if you liked that, you may like x even more!" For every BABYMETAL fan that x will be a different song.
@@Singulitarian have been a long time fan and seen many and I mean many reactors and people I know respond negatively to GC. Not saying it cannot work for them, I said it was down the list compared to other songs.
Well... Welcome to the Foxhole! Great reaction! I would've written about them, but some others have done it better than I could. But one thing I can add is that "Zukiyun" and "Dokiyun" are onomatopoeias. Meaning "poisonous" and "me like it" for lack of better translation. Which fits perfectly the theme of wanting chocolate after a hard day's work, but worrying about gaining weight. Btw, this video isn't live. They're using tracks. BM started small, and though they were successful, in the beginning they didn't have money enough to pay the musicians for a full concert! So every time you see people playing in skeleton costumes, it's from that very early stage. Your next reaction ought to be of "Road of Resistance" the "Live in Japan" version. That is the quintessential Babymetal live experience, with a live band, playing the whole concert. 🤘🏻🦊🤘🏻
These girls been grinding for 13 years and are still going strong. They had bad times by losing one of their guitarists in an accident (RIP Fujioka-sensei) and even having one of the original members, Yuimetal, leave due to undisclosed health issues. But now,they have a new third member, Momoko. Their live videos and shows are always a treat because they are intricately choreographed down to a T. As some people would put it, Babymetal is more than just a live band. It's a live experience.
excellent content fellas, this band has lore too, I highly recommend you guys get some tickets to see them and then do a deep dive into their story and double your subscribers, and do a Vlog at Orlando and maybe triple your subscribers, plus the best part is you get to know this band because they are like no other, no two songs are alike, but all their songs have two things in common, they are better live and they are awesome.
If you guys didn't completely hate this one you're in trouble haha you're gonna be hooked. It's a wild ride and a great time to become a fan. They've been through some major hardships and have come back more powerful than ever! The choreo actually is acting out the story of most songs.
I would argue that Kawaii Metal is only applicable to songs their first and second album (e.g ONEDARI DAISAKUSEN or DOKI DOKI MORNING), while their third and fourth album is much more expansive, songs like SHANTI SHANTI or MIRROR MIRROR for example...
Best Metal song ever about wanting to eat chocolate. 🦊🤟🤟🦊 Try the finale to this gig, Babymetal DEATH, which is as epic a Metal show ending as anything I've seen from any of the greats.
The girls were only 16 and 15 during that concert, they started when they were 11 and 10. During that tour they sold out 55,000 seat Tokyo Dome two consecutive nights. They are in their element live. Sumetal controls the audience.
Great reaction, thanks and welcome to BABYMETAL. So glad you enjoyed this particular song since it seems to be a little polarizing for a first exposure to BABYMETAL because it's "just" a fun song about the girls wanting to eat chocolate but being a little worried about gaining some weight... BUT it also has very metal instrumentals and that juxtaposition is totally the point of the song. And yes you are very well informed about the fact they are so diverse musically and there are no two songs which sound the same. About vocals, BABYMETAL was formed around Su-metal's (Suzuka Nakamoto) surprisingly powerful vocals and her unique stage presence. And "Gimme Chocolate" doesn't actually showcase her skills. They are still performing this one live (which I can confirm is a blast) and she even imitates her younger self. 😁 If you enjoy power/speed metal, they have several great ones: "Ijime, Dame, Zettai", "Road of Resistance", "Arkadia", "Amore"... So, here is my suggestion for today: "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" (Live at Sonisphere 2014): ruclips.net/video/Ro-_cbfdrYE/видео.html Until next time!
My first Baby Metal video was the same that you guys are watching first. I remember my jaw dropping from the start. It stayed like that because I was confused about what I was watching and hearing. All I can say when it was over I continued watching Baby Metal videos for the next hour and it made me very happy. I am going to see them live in Ney York in September, and I am very much looking forward to it.
This concert celebrated Su's 16th birthday and the other girls were 14 and a half. Su was crucified at the same show. Watch the song DEATH if you want to see it. Latest video's look very cultish but ofcourse they are grown up. They are commonly worshipped by the audience you really need to see it.
You should check out their performance of Ijime,Dame,Zettai from their appearance at the 2014 Sonisphere Festival. It's historic in Babymetal lore because it's where they made their breakthrough with hardcore metal fans. It was their first time performing outside of Asia. To hear 50,000+ metal fans chanting "we want more" at the end of this song is pretty awesome. BTW, Ijime is spelled with a capital I, lots of people think it's an L and pronounce it wrong 😂
This was fun to watch thank you. If you intend to continue, I'd suggest getting live shows, and try to go in some sort of chronological order for their work - Su-Metal (the lead singer) is a powerhouse from the start, she grows over time into a one of a kind talent as a singer and leader. It's worth experiencing. The band is all outstanding, Su-Metal is a legendary talent. Look forward to more! I'd suggest "Legend 1997 live (headbanger, then others)", you won't regret it. Also, virtually every song they perform is different across styles / genres - no matter what you choose you will not go wrong, and you will almost always be surprised.
the song is in full playback, during the concert too, the girls and the musicians behind too. If you wanted to see a song played live from the same concert, I recommend "BABYMETAL DEATH Legend 1997 complete" It's a transition concert, they go from playback musicians (Babybones, who accompanied all their previous concerts) to a real group (KamiBand). From this concert only the titles "Onedari Daisakusen", "Catch Me If You Can", "Headbanger", "Akatsuki" and "BABYMETAL DEATH" are played by real musicians. sorry if the English is approximate, I am French and I use Google Trade ^^
Baby Metal isnt really a band as we know it. They Are Su the main Vocalist sided by Dancer Moa and Dancer Yui (she has been gone since 2017) in this video. BabyMetal is a Jpop Trio/Duo but hires a number of backing musicians too play behind them known as Kami band. The Kami band and the musicians on the Albums are many and a vast list of Top Japanese Studio Musicians.
You will grow to be obsessed, I did, as a musician at first it f#@ked with my mind , but dam after seeing them live in London, I am hooked, the kami band are possibly the best session musicians alive, there is no stopping them, enjoy the fox hole🤘
BabyMetal began in 2010 there were Suzuka Nakamoto age 12 Moa Kikuchi and Yui Mizuno (Yui left in 2018 due to health reasons). Both Moa and Yui were 11 years old when the group began. All three were friends and classmates who attended an idol school/group (Sakura Gakuin) founded in 2010 by Amuse Talent Agency for girls 10 to 15. Themed around school life (they attended regular school as well) the girls would learn and train at vocals, dancing, public speaking and etiquette, etc., graduate at age 15 and then move onto whatever entertainment path they chose or that suited their talents. Key Kobayashi was a music producer for Amuse and heard Suzuka sing at age 9 and was impressed with her strong vocals and stage presence. Kobayashi was a fan of heavy metal but believed that the genre had become stale and tired (especially in Japan) with metal bands getting old Kobayashi believed the genre needed to be reborn (BabyMetal means the birth of a new metal genre). Kobayashi felt that Suzuka had the ability to front a metal band and that her vocals and presence could withstand the metal guitars and drums. The fusion of Jpop and Metal began. He placed Moa and Yui as backup singers/dancers and a phenomenon was about to result. At first Amuse showed no interest and the girls had only financing from Kobayashi. They performed at strip malls and small venues using clothes borrowed from friends and family. No money for a real band they had friends dressed in homemade skeleton costumes pretending to play instruments to a backtrack. They became a sensation (these young ladies paid their dues). Amuse saw the potential and in 2012 hired the best session musicians Japan had to offer (The Kami Band) who tours with them today (now includes world class musicians from the USA for tours outside of Asia). If you choose to explore more of BabyMetal I suggest reacting to LIVE performance videos as this is where they shine. They have over 50 LIVE songs/performances and each one is different. They are fearless exploring many genres and have the respect of the legends of Metal such as Metallica, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Judas Priest and more. Avoid Glastonbury LIVE performances as the sound production by the BBC (who was in charge of that festival did a terrible job - mics not turned on, incorrect volume levels, etc.) Suggest reacting to these for a start. Karate LIVE at 2016 Download Festival in the UK where 60,000+ British metal heads sing along with the girls. Megitsune LIVE at Budokan 2021 Syncopation LIVE Yava LIVE with Kami Band intro at 2017 Fox Festival Road of Resistance LIVE in Japan Headbanger LIVE Tales of the Destinies LIVE Catch Me If You Can LIVE with Kami Band intro At their concert in Yokohama on April 1 it was announced that a permanent third member Momoko Okazaki (who is also a graduate of Sakura Gakuin and has been appearing with them LIVE since 2019) has officially become the third member. Their new album in my opinion that released March 24 is amazing with so many different styles. Good luck and hope to see you again.
They are awesome live. I lived in Orlando for 20 years but live in Boca Raton the past 8 years. I already have my ticket for the Sept 2 show in Orlando. I hate the venue they are playing because its outdoors and near Crime Hills. But I will be there. Hope to see you there.
Baby-Metal has the most diverse audience at live shows than any other act. Everything from little girls with their parents to young guys in the pit to crusty old metal heads.
Gimme Choko is Babymetal's most famous song due it the music video going viral in 2014 and making them famous around the world. While it's their most well known song, due to how well it showcases the the kawaii metal gimmick, it's far from the best showcase of what they can really do, though no one Babymetal song can really encapsulate what they are about as they are extremely diverse in what they do musically. We always recommend that you watch live performances, as Babymetal is built from the ground up to be a live performance band above all else. Some more songs you could check out: Karate @ Download 2016, Road of Resistance - Live in Japan, Ijime Dame Zettai @ Sonisphere 2014, Headbanger @ Legend 1997. Believe it or not, mosh pits at Babymetal shows go hard. We have circle pits, walls of death, even the occasional rowing pit!
Excelente !! BabyMetal 11 years put light and cute in the metal . Please check real live performance the very best song by this band . Rondo of Nightmare with intro Mischife of metal gods . live in Budokan Black Night 2014. Increible music talented KamiBand and Vocal lead SuMetal . Bravooo !!! And see live in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2016 Gime Chocolate . better live sound . Thank You !
Nice reaction! I didn't know what to expect from you two, but I'm glad that it turned out that you are open minded enough to allow yourself to have fun with this great band! This is one of their more polarizing songs, so if you can handle this, you're basically in the clear. But this is only the beginning, since this was actually studio audio. Live is where the real fun is at. A great next stop would be "Headbanger" from the "Legend 1997" show. I'm looking forward to your next reaction!
I saw them on the first night of the current tour in Leeds (UK), which was fantastic. They fit in very well with Lordi and Sabaton because all three put on very theatrical shows, but in very different ways. My only complaint was that the BM set was too short, but I was also thinking "how do they keep so active for so long?"! It's so well choreographed it's like a metal ballet. And SuMetal (the lead singer) has amazing crowd control (and her voice has got even better over the years too). If you can catch them live, I recommend it thoroughly!
For a truly intimate visual experience (small stage), check out their performance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. They performed this song, but you can see, up close all the singers/dancers AND musicians, A very "live" sound. It's probably one of my live performances of this song. Just search "Babymetal Stephen Colbert"
Great reaction guys, this song wouldn't be a song I would recommend as a first BABYMETAL reaction as it can be quite polarizing for some, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. BABYMETAL are 100% better live than on the studio recordings, so I suggest avoiding the studio versions if possible. I recommend the song Syncopation - ruclips.net/video/Odb9Zy0YdOc/видео.html 🍫🦊
Giveme Chocolate is a right of passage, I guess. I have come to terms with it as a first reaction. However, I assure you you haven't seen anything yet. Ladies are currently preparing for a massive world tour. Their US portion kicks off in August with Dethklok and special guest Jason Richardson. Approximately named the BabyKlok tour lol. I will be seeing them in Vegas in October!! All in all a great first reaction here from Giveme Chocolate. ____________________________________________________ Ladies are in their 20's now. Su-Metal is 25, Moa-Metal is 23 and MoMo-Metal is 20. As others have probably mentioned, Babymetal just released their 4th album, The Other One. Their first concept album which is some of their best work to date I feel!! The album's hard to miss given their Game Of Thrones cover art, which is f**** epic!! Several live performances from their 4 recent arena shows in Tokyo & Yokohama are now available. Personally, while there is a lot to go around here. __________________________________________________________ Two performances stick out worth checking out here. Rondo Of Nightmare Mischiefs Of Metal Gods at Budokan Live!! ( Black Night). Which Su-Metal was 16 at the time of that legendary performance. Along with Metal Kingdom from their recent Tokyo Makuhari Mesde Arena show. Ladies are on a different level now, but it's still great to see reactions from where it all started. Babymetal are the GateKeepers into the J-Metal underworld which there is no excape lol. 🤘🦊💕
I love Gimme Chocolate, but the video sucks because you have to explain Babybones and the Kami band every time it's reacted to. The early days when they couldn't afford a live band should be able to be put to the pages of history, something obscure someone may learn if they dive deeper. Not the very first thing they learn.
Definitely check out "Line" next guys. Yet another early Babymetal jam off the first album full of yet more crazy musical transitions throughout it's brief runtime. Highly recommended.✌️❤️🤘🌏
I saw the Lordi-Babymetal-Sabaton set at AVicii Arena, Stockholm and it was amazing. And i will see BM again at Annexet here in Stockholm in November. But i miss Yui even if Momoko is doing a great job and i do support her fully. Great reaction guys and welcome to the Fox Hole! 🦊🤘
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They have a different choreography for each song. They throw the whole concert dancing. They are a very visual band. And the musicians are fantastic.
They're not even a band. You want a band? Wagakki. Not a bunch of idol wanna-bes prancing around like 6th graders.
Babymetal has huge circle pits at every show. And wall of death is common, in fact required, in Road of Resistance.
@Honk Honkler Yea, the crowd in Copenhagen was more or less completely uninterested when they did their set, it totaly killed the mood. And on top of that the sound mix was a bit off, couldn't really hear the singing clearly, and they completely lost sound mid through one of the songs. 😕
@@RaXXha I think it would be silly to expect Sabaton crowds to react like Babymetal crowds do.
@@allegorical Sure, that wasn't my expectation, but the crowd being completely dead is silly too. You can cheer a band on even if you haven't heard them before, thats just manners! 😁
and circle pits for ijime dame!
The day UK fell in love with BABYMETAL 😁see you😁😁😁
BABYMETAL - Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK (OFFICIAL)
Excellent first reaction and analysis - welcome to the BABYMETAL Foxhole.🦊I'm glad you saw through the shock factor of this song. It wouldn't have been my recommendation for a first listen as the main reason this video does have so many views is that shock factor with the brutal metal instrumentals and overly sweet JPop vocals clashing - deliberately so in this song, but it is great fun at live shows.
They have about 60 songs now, each one different to the last. They have songs in virtually every metal genre (thrash, nu-metal, djent, black and death metal, Prog, folk, power/speed etc) and they will mix or blend in so many other musical styles and genres with the metal - not just JPop, you will find Latin, Bollywood, reggae, ska, EDM, trance, Finnish polka ... actually you name it they have probably done it.
Yes they have choreo for every song - and it is bespoke for every song serving two real purposes (unlike the choreo you may associate with most pop acts). 1) It is interpretive of the lyrics or the meaning of the song - which is helpful for those of us who do not speak Japanese. 2) It is designed to involve and lead the crowd. Their crowd control is second to none and the crowd get their cues from the girls, they jump when the girls jump, pump their fists, shout, sing along etc when they get the signal from the girls.
The instrumentalists (they were not in this video) for all live shows are the Kami Band, some of Japan's very best session musicians. They first appeared in October 2012 and were gradually phased in over the next year or more playing at a couple of festivals and the encores in some concerts (including the one in December 2013 where the Gimme Chocolate video was filmed - they were not on stage yet in this one, the guys in skeleton suits - Babybones - were miming the instrumentals to a pre-recorded backing track and they were just there for show, BABYMETAL didn't always have the budget for live musicians. The vocals were live in the live performance of course).
There have been many musicians play with the Kami band - they all have their own bands and projects and there are musicians who will swap in and out depending on their availability.
They have had the same hard core of about half a dozen musicians play the vast majority of concerts since they became the full time support for all live shows in March 2014 - they are;
Guitarists (2 for each show) - Mikio Fujioka (RIP January 2018), Takayoshi Ohmura, Leda Cygnus and ISAO.
Bass - BOH
Drums - Hideki Aoyama
Since 2019, for the lengthy tours of the US and Europe, the Kami Band of the West (American musicians) have supported BABYMETAL. They are guitarists Chris Kelly and CJ Masciantonio, bassist Clint Tustin and drummer Anthony Barone.
BABYMETAL was formed around the vocal talents and stage presence of the lead vocalist Su-metal ... she was still only 12 in 2010 and she was already exceptionally talented - she has just got better every year since and is a great front person.
Moametal and Yuimetal were only 11 when they formed. Sadly Yui left in October 2018 for health reasons after a 12 month absence.
Su and Moa continued as a duo for nearly 5 years, supported by one of three dancers at live shows, until the 1st April this year when the last remaining dancer of the three, Momoko, was named as the official new third member and she was finally given a mic.
If you can get tickets for the BabyKlok tour do not hesitate - BABYMETAL are one of the very best live acts you will see. For another reaction I would suggest their very first major event outside of Japan, the last song of the 5 they played as virtual unknowns with 50-60k UK metalheads to impress - 'Ijime, Dame, Zettai' (Bullying, No More, For Ever) live at Sonisphere 2014. You will hear at the end as they walk off stage what the crowd thought of them.
Best fan in the world!
You guys should watch this entire concert, it's seriously amazing.
Standing at the cusp of your lifes journey, knowing of the fall that awaits all those who stare down into the Fox Hole, The One can not help but Smile with Anticipation of what lies in wait before you!!
More Babymetal Always!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
There is a running gag in the 1st Jurassic Park movie ".. spared no expense", That is the secret of Babymetal. High production values, 1st class session musicians, a top rated choreographer and the 3 young women, especially Su-metal the lead singer.
Actually, in the beginning they had only a shoestring budget and even had costumes that were recycled from other groups. It was an experiment by a man with a vision (Koba-metal) that happened to hit it big. The big budget came later, but only after a ton of hard work and dedication by the girls.
A big smile...you got it right away!
Great first reaction! 🤘🦊🤘Thank you for giving BABYMETAL a chance!!! BABYMETAL started back in 2010 and since then have performed with, toured with, or opened for Metallica, Korn, Sabaton, Bring Me The Horizon, Dragonforce, Guns N' Roses, Lady Gaga, Rob Halford of Judas Priest (there's a great youtube video of their performance with Rob at a metal award show), and Red Hot Chili Peppers (there is a youtube video of them performing Gimme Chocolate with RHCP, as well as with Korn, and DragonForce), to name a few of many. They have performed at large metal events/concerts in front of 65,000+ skeptical metalheads in Europe (Glastonbury, Download, Sonisphere, etc), US, and Asia. They are the first Japanese band to perform at Wembley arena in the UK. Also, 20+ awards have been given to them. They have 60+ songs and each one is different from the other, so I hope you give the other songs a try. By the way, they have some really great heavy songs too, and I hope you like guitar solos, as well as bass and drum solos, like I do, because they have them too.🤘🦊🤘
Thank you for sharing the gospel of Babymetal , the FoxGod sends its disciples like you to spread the history and joy of Babymetal
Babymetal 💕 🤟
FYI Babymetal is just the three girls. The backup band is the Kami Band which they use most of the time. Together they make great cute metal music though.
Thanks for this reaction, we know some people will never like Babymetal, most of us are prepared to not get understanding on the first reaction/viewing. But on average 3 songs/videos for those who end up liking it will get an understanding of it and like it.
Babymetal, especially early years that fit the age of the girls, has a very playful interpretation of what metal music/genre is, but also very well executed on that idea. With some electronics thrown in for good measure.
And as you said: they deliver it live. They were doing their first world tour at age 15 and 16. And this is part of why big artists who had seen them perform at festivals got to respect them (their is a quality to everything Babymetal does).
Sabaton has opened for Babymetal in Japan and are touring in Europe: Sabaton tour, Babymetal special guest, opening band: Lordi
My favorite band doing the one song I would never suggest for a first reaction, however chocolate...
Kitsune dao!
So glad you guys enjoyed it! I'm seeing them in Sydney this June and am so excited!!
Really!!! Thanks, I didn’t know they were coming to Australia, I’m booking my ticket tonight
I'll be there in Sydney as well (and Brisbane, and Melbourne). Aussie kitsune unite!! 🤘🦊🤘
I'm seeing them in Sydney too. Look for the Sakura Gakuin flags!
Seeing them in September in Michigan US. Can't wait. One off my bucket list
@@Icipher353 I’m booking flights, pissed they’re not coming to Adel
oh sweet, I'll be at that Orlando show in september!
This song hit as a shock value more than what to indicate what's Babymetal has in store. It's chaotic and fun especially in live performance.
To really know what's Babymetal is about, well need to check whole lot of their music and live performance, since their songs are so unique to each other - especially the girls literally grown up and their styles change by time too
" Live BABYMETAL is Life "
More Babymetal please. Especially the ones with the Kami Band intros. You will find the Babymetal army a bunch of really nice people!
Babymetal, the Godzilla of Japanese metal bands. Welcome to the Foxhole 🦊🤘
I have always thought of Babymetal as the Mothra of Japanese metal because of the twin factor with Moa and Yui (Now Momoko).👊🏽⚡️🤘🏾🦊
@@faceplantor5647 you may be thinking about Ghidorah the Dragon-Hydra with 3 head's. I'll stick with Godzilla because it's dominant over all those other monsters🦊🤘
There are many great metal bands out of Japan but Babymetal are the GOAT. Not necessarily my personal favorite but these girls' dedication and work ethic are absolutely amazing. This performance was the celebration of the lead singers 16th birthday and the other girls were 14.
You absolutely must see Road of Resistance, Live in Japan. I know you love drums Chris, so you will love this. One of my favorite performances of any band of all time.
You gave them a serious analyze which they deserve 👌🏼
I recommend their live rendition of Handbanger
Or footbanger, of course 😊
BABYMETAL headbanger live songs Road Of Resistance(MOSH'SH PIT), Legend 1997, Sis Anger, Headbanger, GJ, Rondo Of The Nightmare,
Now that you've seen how a Japanese crowd reacts to Babymetal, you need to checkout Karate from Download 2016 to see how 60,000 western metalheads jammed with our girls in the pouring rain. 😁🤘🦊🤘
One of the regular commenters will be here soon. Different choreo everyone of their 60+ songs. This is one of their most jpop kawaii songs. They are more serious now and of course 10 years older.
BABYMETAL - Rondo of Nightmare (w/ Mischiefs of Metal Gods Intro) LIVE at Budokan
ruclips.net/video/tmMocP99QkQ/видео.html
Lets go!!! Finally Babymetal!!
These girls rocks so hard!!
greatest sweet sixteen party off all times
My suggestions: Rondo of nightmare and akatsuki, both from budokan black night. Both are Su-metal solos. Sis anger is just the other two. Loads more of course.
Great reaction. BabyMetal generates shock and nonplusses with most first time listeners. Musicianship, composition, vocals, show are absolutely top shelf professionally and creatively. Awesome and unique band.
Babymetal got me back into listening to metal and music in general. They are the best thing to happen to metal in 30+ years. Every metal show should be like this. Fast, heavy guitars, wild solos, insane drumming, catchy choruses and harmonies and lots of choreography. We don't need 5 guys standing around looking down for 2 hours any more.
Nice reaction! ありがとう。
日本から愛を込めて🤘🦊💕
This is from the Legend of 1997 concert in 2013. Su, singer is 16; Yui and Moa are 14 yo. That is not a band behind them, it's a dance troupe called baby bones. So your hearing a backing track. Later in the concert they are backed by their tour band, the Kami Band. "Gimme Chocolate" is both their WTF song and their breakout song, internationally. They have been touring the world since 2014, generally to sell-outs.
2 Suggestions: "Headbanger" Legend of 1997 from this concert.
Newer - "Monochrome" Live, & "Monochrome" piano ver. Same song, performed very differently
Wasn’t Su-metal 15? Isn’t the Legend 1997 for her 15th birthday?
@@justmessingaround12 No, 16
@@justmessingaround12 The concert is on December 21 2013, Su was born in Dec. 20, 1997.
@@outwest1014 👍. Thanks for clearing that up.
@@justmessingaround12 Oh, Yui and Moa were 14yo at the time. What were you doing when you were 14???
5:50 Reaction start
Welcome to the Foxhole and BabyMetal journey 🦊🤘🌐
Cool to hear you got all the info you need for your first BM reaction.
You still need to know a couple of more things such the Kami Band (which they not here) and the new official member since last month, MomoMetal, but don't worry, you'll get there, eventually. Just careful with these ladies they can drag you into the Foxhole and you don't wanna get it out.
Next suggestion:
- Road Of Resistance live in Japan, official.
See you next time 🦊🤘🍫
Nice reaction guys. I gotta say. You're screwed lol If you're hooked this early from THIS song, then you're going to REALLY like Babymetal. This song is probably their most polarizing song. This song is probably their most JPoppy song. Most of their other songs are more metal. As other's have said, I'd recommend Headbanger or Road of Resistance. If you'd actually like to see more of the band do a solo, then I'd recommend Rondo of Nightmare with Mischief of gods intro. That song will just have the main vocalist singing to give the 2 dancers/backup vocalists a small break. Babymetal has a ton of good music for you to discover and every song will probably by able to surprise you as they love to experiment and their experiments always seem to turn out well. Also, you'll find that the main vocalist, Su-Metal (Suzuka Nakamoto) is very good at projecting emotion through her singing, so you'll get everything from super happy, which you just witnessed, to super sad, which has caused many people to have tears running down their eyes. She doesn't do angry though. Babymetal doesn't believe in violence, and would rather cure people of anger instead of projecting it. All in all good first reaction!
"Sis. Anger".....'nuff said 🤘🦊🤘😉
Finally someone that pronounces かわいい correct, and not like scarry lol
Next Video: Road of Resistance Live in Japan, you´ll se what babymetal is really about.
The foxhole is deep and vast... looking forward to your journey!
Make sure you get 3 or 4 songs in before taking in Babymetal DEATH legend 1997.
The "band" in the back ground are actors miming, which they had up to that concert where the introduced the Kami Band for the last 3 songs...
seeing you two eventually smile ear to ear and bobbing your heads together is the BEST reaction so far 😂
You still don't know what to expect as Babymetal are chameleons when it comes to music. For older song, I would check Rondo of Nightmare; a good new song is Mirror Mirror or Monochrome
respect to two of you, thank's for the open mind and what a joy to see how you enjoyed it
Gr8! Seen it 1000 x but made it new again! Welcome to the foxhole! . . . . Highly recommend Karate or Megitsune music videos next. . .you will be blown away how HEAVY they get! Gimmie Chocolate is their MOST poppy song. . . . Karate is gent. . .Megitsune is . . . well its own thing. . .Welcome to the coolest NO RULES experiment of metal genres mixing with this insane music theater project. . . .Kitsunes UP!! or. . .if you dare try a live performance. . . . . .Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! Live legend 1997 (Year of lead singer Su-Metal's birth) . . .a song about an idol girl attending her first ever metal show on her 15th birthday. . .You will be shocked. . .and understand the one. The ONe is how they refer to their fans. . .The fans become part of the performance. The two little ones (Yui Metal and Moa Metal) on the side direct "Scream and Dance". . .Literally directing the crowd how to participate. . .like an 18000 person flash mob! Kami (God or Spirit) Band Kills it !!! The girls, the band and the crowd all work together to make the Babymetal experience!!!! Looking forward to your tumble down the foxhole. . . . 🤘🦊🤘 🍔🔥🍅
Choco is wayyyyyyy down the line of intro songs for Babymetal for metal fans. This video is not live and the band is miming. Later that show the Kami Band came out and the miming “Babybones” was retired. There is not much of the kawaii left in their newest album it is way more adult. NOTE: I would 100% start with their earlier work and move forward and grow with the band as you go. The best starting spot is the song Ijime Dame Zettai from Sonisphere in the UK in 2014. It was their real introduction to metal festivals outside Japan. Note that show is considered by fans AND Su-metal (lead singer) as the most important in their history. At the show they were only 16/15/15 years old. Plus you can see the Kami Band in action. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/Ro-_cbfdrYE/видео.html
DEFINITELY do this.
Don't understand the need to run down GC. Just tell them you like other songs better. It's still their most important and popular song.
@@Singulitarian I did not not run down the song. I stated the fact that it was not the vest intro to metal heads. Many hear the opening lyrics and checkout. Songs like IDZ, Road, Megitsune, Karate etc… are the best way to hook metal fans.
@@tackle47 Respectfully, no one knows what metalheads think. You may know what you and few people you talk to know. For most people, GC is a gateway drug that takes awhile to sink in. Any negativity can reduce their desire to check out more. Better to just say, "if you liked that, you may like x even more!" For every BABYMETAL fan that x will be a different song.
@@Singulitarian have been a long time fan and seen many and I mean many reactors and people I know respond negatively to GC. Not saying it cannot work for them, I said it was down the list compared to other songs.
Babymetal moshpits are the most fun and most feel-good moshpits I've ever been in.
Well... Welcome to the Foxhole!
Great reaction!
I would've written about them, but some others have done it better than I could.
But one thing I can add is that "Zukiyun" and "Dokiyun" are onomatopoeias.
Meaning "poisonous" and "me like it" for lack of better translation.
Which fits perfectly the theme of wanting chocolate after a hard day's work, but worrying about gaining weight.
Btw, this video isn't live. They're using tracks. BM started small, and though they were successful, in the beginning they didn't have money enough to pay the musicians for a full concert!
So every time you see people playing in skeleton costumes, it's from that very early stage.
Your next reaction ought to be of "Road of Resistance" the "Live in Japan" version.
That is the quintessential Babymetal live experience, with a live band, playing the whole concert.
🤘🏻🦊🤘🏻
The concert was in Stockholm, Sweden 🤘I was there and heard Babymetal for the first time and now i´m hooked. 😎
These girls been grinding for 13 years and are still going strong. They had bad times by losing one of their guitarists in an accident (RIP Fujioka-sensei) and even having one of the original members, Yuimetal, leave due to undisclosed health issues. But now,they have a new third member, Momoko. Their live videos and shows are always a treat because they are intricately choreographed down to a T. As some people would put it, Babymetal is more than just a live band. It's a live experience.
excellent content fellas, this band has lore too, I highly recommend you guys get some tickets to see them and then do a deep dive into their story and double your subscribers, and do a Vlog at Orlando and maybe triple your subscribers, plus the best part is you get to know this band because they are like no other, no two songs are alike, but all their songs have two things in common, they are better live and they are awesome.
The arena where this was filmed is rumoured to hold 70,000 people !!!!!
If you guys didn't completely hate this one you're in trouble haha you're gonna be hooked. It's a wild ride and a great time to become a fan. They've been through some major hardships and have come back more powerful than ever!
The choreo actually is acting out the story of most songs.
If you have the opportunity to see them live take it! It's so much fun.
He is just wrecking the double kicks.100% rocks those drums
This is their biggest viral hit...for a reason. The shock value... Try one of their new songs...Mirror Mirror...Maya...Metal Kingdom
I would argue that Kawaii Metal is only applicable to songs their first and second album (e.g ONEDARI DAISAKUSEN or DOKI DOKI MORNING), while their third and fourth album is much more expansive, songs like SHANTI SHANTI or MIRROR MIRROR for example...
Gimme Chocolate is such a heavy upbeat happy song, it is hard not to bop to it and it seems to make everyone happy after hearing it!
Best Metal song ever about wanting to eat chocolate. 🦊🤟🤟🦊 Try the finale to this gig, Babymetal DEATH, which is as epic a Metal show ending as anything I've seen from any of the greats.
The girls were only 16 and 15 during that concert, they started when they were 11 and 10. During that tour they sold out 55,000 seat Tokyo Dome two consecutive nights. They are in their element live. Sumetal controls the audience.
They're brilliant and so pretty and refreshing. Much respect to them.
Great reaction, guys
You guys became fans at the exact right time. They're about to tour America with Dethklock. GO BUY TICKETS!
KAWAII METAL IS THE FUTURE ?????? 🤣🤣🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Thank you!
More BABYMETAL plz!
SO much fun! ❤🤘And the band absolutely SLAMS!
Great reaction, thanks and welcome to BABYMETAL.
So glad you enjoyed this particular song since it seems to be a little polarizing for a first exposure to BABYMETAL because it's "just" a fun song about the girls wanting to eat chocolate but being a little worried about gaining some weight... BUT it also has very metal instrumentals and that juxtaposition is totally the point of the song.
And yes you are very well informed about the fact they are so diverse musically and there are no two songs which sound the same.
About vocals, BABYMETAL was formed around Su-metal's (Suzuka Nakamoto) surprisingly powerful vocals and her unique stage presence. And "Gimme Chocolate" doesn't actually showcase her skills. They are still performing this one live (which I can confirm is a blast) and she even imitates her younger self. 😁
If you enjoy power/speed metal, they have several great ones: "Ijime, Dame, Zettai", "Road of Resistance", "Arkadia", "Amore"... So, here is my suggestion for today: "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" (Live at Sonisphere 2014): ruclips.net/video/Ro-_cbfdrYE/видео.html
Until next time!
Every Baby Metal song kicks ass.
BABY METAL 🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥
My first Baby Metal video was the same that you guys are watching first. I remember my jaw dropping from the start. It stayed like that because I was confused about what I was watching and hearing. All I can say when it was over I continued watching Baby Metal videos for the next hour and it made me very happy. I am going to see them live in Ney York in September, and I am very much looking forward to it.
This concert celebrated Su's 16th birthday and the other girls were 14 and a half. Su was crucified at the same show. Watch the song DEATH if you want to see it. Latest video's look very cultish but ofcourse they are grown up. They are commonly worshipped by the audience you really need to see it.
You should check out their performance of Ijime,Dame,Zettai from their appearance at the 2014 Sonisphere Festival. It's historic in Babymetal lore because it's where they made their breakthrough with hardcore metal fans. It was their first time performing outside of Asia. To hear 50,000+ metal fans chanting "we want more" at the end of this song is pretty awesome. BTW, Ijime is spelled with a capital I, lots of people think it's an L and pronounce it wrong 😂
This was fun to watch thank you. If you intend to continue, I'd suggest getting live shows, and try to go in some sort of chronological order for their work - Su-Metal (the lead singer) is a powerhouse from the start, she grows over time into a one of a kind talent as a singer and leader. It's worth experiencing. The band is all outstanding, Su-Metal is a legendary talent. Look forward to more! I'd suggest "Legend 1997 live (headbanger, then others)", you won't regret it. Also, virtually every song they perform is different across styles / genres - no matter what you choose you will not go wrong, and you will almost always be surprised.
the song is in full playback, during the concert too, the girls and the musicians behind too. If you wanted to see a song played live from the same concert, I recommend "BABYMETAL DEATH Legend 1997 complete"
It's a transition concert, they go from playback musicians (Babybones, who accompanied all their previous concerts) to a real group (KamiBand). From this concert only the titles "Onedari Daisakusen", "Catch Me If You Can", "Headbanger", "Akatsuki" and "BABYMETAL DEATH" are played by real musicians.
sorry if the English is approximate, I am French and I use Google Trade ^^
Baby Metal isnt really a band as we know it. They Are Su the main Vocalist sided by Dancer Moa and Dancer Yui (she has been gone since 2017) in this video. BabyMetal is a Jpop Trio/Duo but hires a number of backing musicians too play behind them known as Kami band. The Kami band and the musicians on the Albums are many and a vast list of Top Japanese Studio Musicians.
I can't wait to watch your reaction to "Rondo of Nightmare" and/or "Catch me if you can".
You will grow to be obsessed, I did, as a musician at first it f#@ked with my mind , but dam after seeing them live in London, I am hooked, the kami band are possibly the best session musicians alive, there is no stopping them, enjoy the fox hole🤘
seeing them in October... super stoked
I'm in Daytona, saw them at Hard Rock Orlando Sept 2019 and will be at the 2023 Orlando concert...see you there maybe...
Husband and I went to that show (Orlando 2023). Their set was too short! It was a fun time.
I❤️ Babymetal!👍
When they started one was eleven and two were ten.
BabyMetal began in 2010 there were Suzuka Nakamoto age 12 Moa Kikuchi and Yui Mizuno (Yui left in 2018 due to health reasons). Both Moa and Yui were 11 years old when the group began.
All three were friends and classmates who attended an idol school/group (Sakura Gakuin) founded in 2010 by Amuse Talent Agency for girls 10 to 15. Themed around school life (they attended regular school as well) the girls would learn and train at vocals, dancing, public speaking and etiquette, etc., graduate at age 15 and then move onto whatever entertainment path they chose or that suited their talents.
Key Kobayashi was a music producer for Amuse and heard Suzuka sing at age 9 and was impressed with her strong vocals and stage presence. Kobayashi was a fan of heavy metal but believed that the genre had become stale and tired (especially in Japan) with metal bands getting old Kobayashi believed the genre needed to be reborn (BabyMetal means the birth of a new metal genre). Kobayashi felt that Suzuka had the ability to front a metal band and that her vocals and presence could withstand the metal guitars and drums. The fusion of Jpop and Metal began. He placed Moa and Yui as backup singers/dancers and a phenomenon was about to result.
At first Amuse showed no interest and the girls had only financing from Kobayashi. They performed at strip malls and small venues using clothes borrowed from friends and family. No money for a real band they had friends dressed in homemade skeleton costumes pretending to play instruments to a backtrack. They became a sensation (these young ladies paid their dues). Amuse saw the potential and in 2012 hired the best session musicians Japan had to offer (The Kami Band) who tours with them today (now includes world class musicians from the USA for tours outside of Asia).
If you choose to explore more of BabyMetal I suggest reacting to LIVE performance videos as this is where they shine.
They have over 50 LIVE songs/performances and each one is different. They are fearless exploring many genres and have the respect of the legends of Metal such as Metallica, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Judas Priest and more.
Avoid Glastonbury LIVE performances as the sound production by the BBC (who was in charge of that festival did a terrible job - mics not turned on, incorrect volume levels, etc.)
Suggest reacting to these for a start.
Karate LIVE at 2016 Download Festival in the UK where 60,000+ British metal heads sing along with the girls.
Megitsune LIVE at Budokan 2021
Syncopation LIVE
Yava LIVE with Kami Band intro at 2017 Fox Festival
Road of Resistance LIVE in Japan
Headbanger LIVE
Tales of the Destinies LIVE
Catch Me If You Can LIVE with Kami Band intro
At their concert in Yokohama on April 1 it was announced that a permanent third member Momoko Okazaki (who is also a graduate of Sakura Gakuin and has been appearing with them LIVE since 2019) has officially become the third member.
Their new album in my opinion that released March 24 is amazing with so many different styles.
Good luck and hope to see you again.
I'm seeing them in August- I expect to see them perform this. I'm stoked!
They are awesome live. I lived in Orlando for 20 years but live in Boca Raton the past 8 years. I already have my ticket for the Sept 2 show in Orlando. I hate the venue they are playing because its outdoors and near Crime Hills. But I will be there. Hope to see you there.
Should definitely listen to road of resistance or Headbanger next. I think you guys will love either one. For sure always listen to them live.
Babymetal - Karate live from Budokan 2021
they cant help but make you smile
Baby-Metal has the most diverse audience at live shows than any other act. Everything from little girls with their parents to young guys in the pit to crusty old metal heads.
cant wait to see your face melt with shock when you do road of resistance live from japan
Nice reaction brothers
🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥
next -> babymetal headbanger
Gimme Choko is Babymetal's most famous song due it the music video going viral in 2014 and making them famous around the world. While it's their most well known song, due to how well it showcases the the kawaii metal gimmick, it's far from the best showcase of what they can really do, though no one Babymetal song can really encapsulate what they are about as they are extremely diverse in what they do musically.
We always recommend that you watch live performances, as Babymetal is built from the ground up to be a live performance band above all else. Some more songs you could check out: Karate @ Download 2016, Road of Resistance - Live in Japan, Ijime Dame Zettai @ Sonisphere 2014, Headbanger @ Legend 1997.
Believe it or not, mosh pits at Babymetal shows go hard. We have circle pits, walls of death, even the occasional rowing pit!
Excelente !! BabyMetal 11 years put light and cute in the metal . Please check real live performance the very best song by this band . Rondo of Nightmare with intro Mischife of metal gods . live in Budokan Black Night 2014. Increible music talented KamiBand and Vocal lead SuMetal . Bravooo !!! And see live in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2016 Gime Chocolate . better live sound . Thank You !
Nice reaction! I didn't know what to expect from you two, but I'm glad that it turned out that you are open minded enough to allow yourself to have fun with this great band! This is one of their more polarizing songs, so if you can handle this, you're basically in the clear. But this is only the beginning, since this was actually studio audio. Live is where the real fun is at. A great next stop would be "Headbanger" from the "Legend 1997" show. I'm looking forward to your next reaction!
I saw them on the first night of the current tour in Leeds (UK), which was fantastic. They fit in very well with Lordi and Sabaton because all three put on very theatrical shows, but in very different ways. My only complaint was that the BM set was too short, but I was also thinking "how do they keep so active for so long?"! It's so well choreographed it's like a metal ballet. And SuMetal (the lead singer) has amazing crowd control (and her voice has got even better over the years too). If you can catch them live, I recommend it thoroughly!
For a truly intimate visual experience (small stage), check out their performance on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. They performed this song, but you can see, up close all the singers/dancers AND musicians, A very "live" sound. It's probably one of my live performances of this song. Just search "Babymetal Stephen Colbert"
I was skeptical the 1st time i clicked into their video. It was a trap. Been hooked ever since n they're my favourite band/artistes now 🤣
Great reaction guys, this song wouldn't be a song I would recommend as a first BABYMETAL reaction as it can be quite polarizing for some, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.
BABYMETAL are 100% better live than on the studio recordings, so I suggest avoiding the studio versions if possible.
I recommend the song Syncopation - ruclips.net/video/Odb9Zy0YdOc/видео.html
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Giveme Chocolate is a right of passage, I guess. I have come to terms with it as a first reaction. However, I assure you you haven't seen anything yet.
Ladies are currently preparing for a massive world tour. Their US portion kicks off in August with Dethklok and special guest Jason Richardson.
Approximately named the BabyKlok tour lol. I will be seeing them in Vegas in October!! All in all a great first reaction here from Giveme Chocolate.
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Ladies are in their 20's now. Su-Metal is 25, Moa-Metal is 23 and MoMo-Metal is 20. As others have probably mentioned, Babymetal just released their 4th album, The Other One.
Their first concept album which is some of their best work to date I feel!! The album's hard to miss given their Game Of Thrones cover art, which is f**** epic!!
Several live performances from their 4 recent arena shows in Tokyo & Yokohama are now available. Personally, while there is a lot to go around here.
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Two performances stick out worth checking out here. Rondo Of Nightmare Mischiefs Of Metal Gods at Budokan Live!! ( Black Night).
Which Su-Metal was 16 at the time of that legendary performance. Along with Metal Kingdom from their recent Tokyo Makuhari Mesde Arena show.
Ladies are on a different level now, but it's still great to see reactions from where it all started. Babymetal are the GateKeepers into the J-Metal underworld which there is no excape lol. 🤘🦊💕
I love Gimme Chocolate, but the video sucks because you have to explain Babybones and the Kami band every time it's reacted to. The early days when they couldn't afford a live band should be able to be put to the pages of history, something obscure someone may learn if they dive deeper. Not the very first thing they learn.
Definitely check out "Line" next guys. Yet another early Babymetal jam off the first album full of yet more crazy musical transitions throughout it's brief runtime. Highly recommended.✌️❤️🤘🌏
Great reaction, it was obvious you had a lot of fun with the song.
I saw the Lordi-Babymetal-Sabaton set at AVicii Arena, Stockholm and it was amazing. And i will see BM again at Annexet here in Stockholm in November. But i miss Yui even if Momoko is doing a great job and i do support her fully. Great reaction guys and welcome to the Fox Hole! 🦊🤘
Was there too but I can not go at Annexet. It is a bum...
Opening this door to jpop metal. You guys will have to check out Band Maid as well. Those girls play their own instruments!!
See how happy you are after watching this? That makes me proud to be a babymetal fan.