Great reaction. Don't worry about the cultural differences, we have all had to deal with that and getting used to how BABYMETAL do things - that is a huge part of what makes them unique ... and as autohmae said, Babymetal was unique in Japan too when they started. They are not following a Japanese cultural norm, they have taken different elements from their culture with the JPop Idol aesthetics and from Metal that had never been mixed before, so Japanese people as well as Canadian, American, Mexican, UK, European, Indonesian, Australian and everybody else all had to get through the initial confusion. The Kami Band in this one were Leda Cygnus (blue guitar), Takayoshi Ohmura (gold guitar), BOH (6 string bass) and Hideki Aoyama (drums). This was only the second time Su performed 'Rondo of Nightmare' - the first time was just the night before ...and fololwing that incredible intro from the Kami Band, she rose up through the stage and owned the whole arena - she was just 16. For another song with a Kami Band intro but with all 3 girls you could try 'Catch me If You Can' again live at Budokan Black Night 2014.
Everyone in BabyMetal is A+++ at what they do, even the people behind the scenes. The part where her voice sounds like old time radio is a technique where you have to tuck you head down to compress your vocal cords and sing into the side of the mic.
Suzuka mentioned in some interview that it was here in this show, when she appeared on stage and saw the whole Budokan looking at her in the middle, that she realized that Babymetal was really what she was going to do in life. She was only 16 at this point. Two years later they were doing Tokyo Dome, for 55.000 people each of the two nights.
They started off performing in small music festivals/showcases at malls and small warehouses where their audience was just 50-150 of their friends/relatives, and friends/relatives of friends to not only doing Budokan arena a few years later as well as the Tokyo Dome (50k people each night) but also being the first Japanese band to headline the SSE Arena Wembley in the UK. THEN in 2021, BABYMETAL held TEN concerts at the Budokan!🤘🦊🤘
Boh plays an Atelier Z bass, he is a sponsored artist of theirs, and I wonder if there isn't an ESP sponsorship of Babymetal. This is the Eastern Kami band of Japanese artists; there is also a Western Kami band with Western musicians they tour with; but the Eastern Kamis all use ESP, and there have been some Babymetal flying V models from ESP. The Western Kami all play Schecter, which is owned by the same person who owns ESP. So something going on? Great performance in any case. Babymetal btw are the youngest artists to play Budokan, and they got 10 shows there for their 10th anniversary of being a band. Respect
Su was only 16 the first time they played the Budokan and in 2021 BabyMetal had 10 shows at the Budokan for their 10th anniversary, not even covid could cancel
10:14 Not only in your culture, when the idea of Babymetal was born everyone was surprised, something like this had not been seen in Japan before either. The name Babymetal was created to explain that it is a new style of metal, a genre that would mix the Japanese idol industry and metal. Currently there are some groups that follow the Babymetal style, but it is undeniable that they are the pioneers
Thanks for this reaction, as you've noticed Babymetal might seem like a bit of a joke, and their is some winks and fun happy songs at times, but as you can see they take their joke VERY seriously. And Babymetal is partly part of Japanese culture, but the full thing that is Babymetal was unique in Japan too when they started. 5:25 the Kami band is also very happy Babymetal made it possible for them as session musicians to go to famous venues and tour around the world and get more recognition, not just in Japan
Great reaction! Su said it in an interview for launching second album that "We have a band, we are a band now!" That is how Japan do things. Initiated with a duo, trio, or whatever when they were nobody. When they grew big enough, having musicians as constant members, they were called a band. My all time favourite Japanese band FRIPSIDE initiated as duo, 10+year later now they are already a uncle band. Every fan knows the musicians behind the duo. But, Infront of the medias, the duo always represent the whole band. However, the musicians in the band has their own daily routine such as teaching in college, having their own band, individual studio, while supporting the band in studio recording ir live performance. They have sources to get paid.
Welcome back to the Foxhole.🦊🤘🔥 Glad to see you're back with this suggestion over a song composed by YuppeMetal (aka Yuyoyuppe), you'll hear more songs from him, he's also behind "Karate", the arrangements of Megitsune (you already saw) and more new songs from latest album like Monochrome and Believing. "Akumu No Rondo" (or Rondo Of Nightmare) combines not only heaviness with dark waltz and dope time signatures changes but also delicate and fragile elegance that makes you want to grab your inception kit and go to rescue this 16 yo queen from this nightmare. Temporarily title song was "Kill The Alice" so it is like Alice but instead of Wonderland she's trapped in a nightmare trying to escape and avoid some evil entity. Rondo is a musical form in which you can hear a repetitive pattern, you can hear an example of this in the song "Blue Rondo a la Turk". The Kami Band is doing their second magnificent intro of the night with their own set called "Mischiefs Of Metal Gods". They become regular after this special live at Budokan 2014 and leaving baby-bones, from early shows, behind, shout-out to them thou. You already know some of them from your previous reaction, such Takayoshi Ohmura on guitars, BOH on bass and Hideki Aoyama on drums, this time Leda Cygnus is the first guitar. This was the day (night) after the first live premiere of this song and she's dancing and performing like she already did a dozen times before, like a pro. Also she's showing some fierceness here dancing on that high dangerous mini stage with no wire and that's how she keeps winning everyone's heart. But not everything was perfect here despite their impeccable performance and sound, and the day before the girls face that dangerous challenge on the stage, taking their own revenge after coming back in 2021 to celebrate their 10 years and leaving those ghosts behind, fortunately. Like i said, YuppeMetal is the one behind this song and he took inspiration from "Protest The Hero - Bloodmeat" song, of course i recommend you to hear that blaster song. Thanks for sharing this wonderful SuMetal solo and my favorite along with "Akatsuki" (live at Budokan 2014 is another great choice) The other solos are great too and those are: - No Rain No Rainbow live at Legend S 2017 - Amore live at Wembley Arena 2016. And of course the rest of the girls under a subgroup called "Black Babymetal" are enjoyable too, they're taking a break here while SuMetal is performing to come back later, so don't miss out on their other 4 songs too such: - "Onedari Daisakusen" live at Legend 1997, Gans Tomas got that clip safe to react. - "Song 4" or "4 No Uta" live at Budokan 2014. - "GJ!" live at Wembley Arena 2016 - "Sis Anger" live at Tokyo Dome 2016". Next suggestion: - "Ijime Dame Zettai" live at Sonisphere Festival 2014 official. See you next time.🦊🤘🔥
The performance by the band solo is great. However, as soon as the vocal appears and starts singing, everyone gasps at her beauty and recognizes that she is the protagonist.❤
Great reaction. As mentioned already, Babymetal was the youngest act to headline Budokan, but they were also the first Asian act to headline Wembley arena! Definitely recommend "Amore" Live at Wembley 2016. kitsune Da O! 🤘🦊🤘
This is Meshuggah - Bleed but coming from Japan. Please react to more BM, and please tell more / make more comments about the guitar techs, sweep picking, tapping, chord progression etc. Time signature changes, stuff like that.
From my understanding, BABYMETAL got lots of hate from the Japanese metal community when they started back in 2010, so they weren't easily accepted in Japan either. They are the first to do what they do, so it was a shock to EVERYONE in Japan. 11-12 year old girls doing pop vocals over mixed genre metal? That's NOT normal! BUT it is refreshing! Su-metal, the lead singer, said in an old interview that they wanted to do metal music that young girls could relate to, which explains why the old songs were about waking up for school or a sleep over or a 15 year old girl's first metal concert. Their producer, Kobametal, who is a metalhead wanted to reinvigorate metal music among the youth or at least bring more youth into a dying music genre in Japan. As a 51 year old American grumpy guy who is a huge fan of BABYMETAL even though I don't understand a lick of Japanese, I thank God that the girls and their team didn't give in to the hate tthat they got and they still get from people!🤘🦊🤘
Takayoshi ohmura and Leda cygnus have ESP Japan signature guitars, they are normally only sold in that market, and both guitars have a huge career apart from Babymetal, I recommend something by Takayoshi, a song from an album he did at 21 years old ua-cam.com/video/mcsxpVI3EZM/v-deo.html
Dancing in the Dark 2 meters above a rotating stage, a 16yr old Suzuka sings of an Unending Nightmare of being chased by a Faceless Terror and Begging a Boon that it show her its Face just once before she dies. That's Metal. That's Babymetal!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
ESP are definitely popular in Japan. Of the guys in this video, Takayoshi Ohmura still plays ESP. He has a signature model - a sparkly pink guitar - that you may see in some slightly later videos. Leda was playing a Strandberg in the most recent stuff I've seen. The late Mikio Fujioka who also used to play in the Kami Band (BABYMETAL's backing band) also had a signature ESP. As for other Japanese bands, you do see a variety of brands in addition to ESP. SAKI from Nemophila plays Killer guitars (another Japanese brand) while her bandmate Hazuki plays Ibanez, as does Li-Sa-X. Kanami from Band-Maid plays PRS and her bandmate Miku plays a Zemaitis! Ryo from Maximum the Hormone also plays a PRS and has played Gibson LP. I don't see many Gibson or Fender in Japanese bands, actually.
I'm not a metalhead, I'm originally a fan of a certain Japanese jazz fusion music, but for some reason I got hooked on BABYMETAL so much. We have many good musicians in Japan who are not known abroad. I'm somewhat unfamiliar with Japanese musicians in the rock scene, but I'm glad you mentioned Akira Takasaki from Loudness. He is one of the legend guitarists in Japanese domestic rock scene. It is true that BM incorporated a lot of Japanese elements into its songs on purpose, and after a few years, hit the world with full force. I guess that would be one of the reasons why BM was well received by overseas fans. I wrote the other day that this song was prog rock in the broad sense of the word, but I was attacked by some crazy guy. The guy seemed to have an extraordinary theory of his about the song, and he stated in voluminous detail, but I don't know if it was absolutely correct. I was tired of the guy who seemed to be specifically targeting my comments with aggressive counter-arguments for every single things he didn't like. The BM fanbase previously had a sort of good habit of respecting each other, but he trolled it... As a Japanese, I have left my own comments here because I am happy that people from overseas are interested in things originating in Japan, but the internet world, or the difference in the nature of discussions with people from overseas, is a tough one... I wonder if all westerners are aggressive? Is that why you conquered the world? And are the Japanese a strange and creepy race from the Far East at all? Are we the hated people of the world? Our neighbors often say so... Oh, sorry for mentioning things that are not relevant. If possible, I'd like you to give a musical commentary on this song, because I'm sure you'll find it very interesting. Thank you from Japan.
ESP is a japanese brand, that's why they have a lot of Japanese artist, Ibanez which is another Japanese brand but they market themselves more to western artists. So you'll see a lot of Japanese artists use EPS with their own signature guitars while you'll see Ibanez more in western artists
Great reaction, thanks! I was still in shock after my second BABYMETAL song, although I don't think it was due to a cultural difference. I think the reason is that they do things differently from everyone, being Japanese or not. So, don't worry, the more you watch them the more you understand the whole concept. Which I'm aware it sounds crazy when you try to explain it. What's next? "Catch me If You Can" with the Kami Band intro from the same concert (Budokan Black Night 2014) is a must watch: on their heavier side instrumentally and with a huge contrast with the vocals and choreo. But if you want to see how they are doing currently, "Mirror Mirror" is a good one although the music video has the studio recording on the live visuals. Until next time! 🤘🦊
@@autohmae yea I forgot, for some reason in my head I thought he did karate music video lol since that's usually the other song people watch the MV for
i think the Kami are th most respectful backing band in the idol music industries, but as i see it as an old metal head i see them as one package, Kitsune Up!!
One of the reasons why Babymetal got as big as fast as they did is because, as others have said, they're a novel band in Japan, too. The fusion of pop vocals, cute choreography, and heavy metal music is something that hadn't been done before. Before they went on hiatus to record their newest album, Babymetal played ten shows in a row at Budokan for their tenth anniversary. Those shows were spread out over a few months, but it goes to show that they got big and, more importantly, stayed big. Another group that got big fast due to being a crossover band is Wagakki Band, only they combine traditional Japanese instruments with hard rock. They're popular enough to play Budokan every year for their New Year concerts.
One of the things I love about Japanese music, especially the metal, is how so much of it makes us jaded westerners go "Huh? WTF?". Long may it continue to do so. Asia made music interesting for me again after European and North American bands had spent decades doing their level best to bore my ass off.
Not only is Suzuka (Su-metal) one best and most consistent live singers she's also one of the best stage generals,the way she controls and command's an audience is unparalleled. You'll see this for yourself as you react to more live performances from them. As for the Kami Band (Eastern or Western)they're indispensable when it comes to the live Babymetal sound 🦊🤘
GJ on the reaction. I think Babymetal still holds the record for being the youngest group to headline at the Budokan. Important side note on the place is you can't book it. You have to be invited to perform there. So yup it's a big deal. Especially for Babymetal being the youngest and they started without being able to afford a band. They played in the mall with a backing track. Imagine seeing Metallica in the mall. Times have changed. Su is an amzing talent who can sing over any kind of music. And with Babymetal that comes in handy since their music blends so many genres together. They like to acknowledge how music can cross borders and break language barriers. The Kamiband is their stage band. Now there are two of them a Kamiband east and west. Created when they kamiband members of the east had schedule conflicts. They're top-notch musicians with their own projects. Some of them perform together in what is known as the Kariband. It's a jazz metal fussion group and they have some really cool songs. Just look up Kariband on UA-cam. They once did a big show together where both kamibands played some songs together. and all three avenger dancers performed at the same time. Yui one of the original members left in 2018 due to health reasons. The avenger dancers took turns filling in her dancing spot. None of them had mics. But as you can imagine from time to time you could see them singing along. One of them Momoko got promoted to full fledge official member this year. They made her work hard for it. Now Su-metal (the lead singer) Moametal and Momometal (scream and dance). Don't let the tittle scream and dance fool you. they do a lot more than that. Moa does a lot of the backup vocals and harmonies now. And probably Momo too now. Beyond that their job is tell let the audience know how what to do. When they jump. you jump. When they sing you sing. Simple as that and that makes the audience a big part of Babymetal. Which is why the fans are known as the ONE. As in One with the band. Rather coo. Moa will let the crowd know if what they did wasn't so good. You'll get the sad puppy dog face. Adorable but you know they're going to have to try that again. With that said when Su stops and addresses the crowd be ready. she can start a circle pit or wall of death with but a gesture. The foxhole is deep and full of surprises.
Been a fan of Loudness since I bought Thunder in the East back in the 80’s. Akira has his own line of guitars, Killer that are produced by ESP. If you want to see one in action my favorite living guitarist, Saki plays them in Nemophilia. Their newest live release of Oiran is a great introduction to an amazing band. As for Babymetal, Ijime Dame Zettai from Sonisphere 2014 is the next best step. Their 1st big show outside Japan and where they blew that UK festival crowd away. No stage show shenanigans just pure performance. Also Babymetal’s most important performance ever right out of Su’s own comment.
Fine reaction again! I think the next video for you to check out should definitely be Road of Resistance Live in Japan. I think it will be closer to your tastes (if you like Lovebites and power metal in general, that song and performance will probably work with you) I subscribed after watching you read our comments, I don't know how I didn't sub before, must've forgotten. Have a great day wherever you are. Oh and I'm from Belgium ;).
this has become my 2nd favorite babymetal video. the first being "road of resistance" live in japan. that performance is perfection. one of the best live performances i've ever seen (and i've seen a lot of live shows in the last 45 years). i hope you react to it soon.
I agree with the first one, but for the second favorite one, I'm juggling between this one and Babymetal Death (and sometimes, Sis. Anger lurking in the back of my mind...)
How do you follow that awesome intro 😮 if you could 🤔 whats this tiny object rising up 😁 A 16 year old Su showing how to follow that intro 😁 there is a reason we call her Queen 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Kami band is the backing band for BabyMetal. There are two groups of Kami Band members. There is the Japanese members and American members. Majority of videos you’ll see have Japanese members. The more recent oversea performances you might see have the American members. While some fans try to compare the two different sets of members, the quality of musicianship (to me) are equally good from both sets of members. There are a handful of BabyMetal videos that have Kami Band intro…. - YAVA! - Kagerou - Syncopation - Catch Me If You Can
They were founded on that exact idea of having two very different things mixed together. It's definitely confusing at first haha. Interesting thing is, the more I listen, the more normal it sounds to me. It'll be cool to see what you think of their new stuff too. They're grown up, they still do a great job of being cute, but the dichotomy of sounds have definitely gotten a lot closer and less extreme.
ありがとうございます。SU-METAL is an incomparable performer. BABYMETAL became the youngest band ever to take the Budokan stage. I recommend Road of Resistance Live in Japan.
The Japanese seem to like contrasts. Babymetal was a big innovation fusing J-Pop idol with heavy metal. Some people credit Babymetal and another group Bis with the invention of alternative idol. Alt-idol combines the idol format of singers/dancers with a very different type of music, unlike the usual J-Pop. With group names like Broken by the Scream or Necromidol, as two examples, you know they aren't the usual idol bands. Also think of Lovebites with their all-white outfits like prom dresses rather than the leather, denim and dark T-shirt look of many metal bands. Or Band-Maid with their whole maid cafe gimmick. The founder liked the contrast between their look and their music, the "gap". Some bands don't, Nemophila dresses more like a metal band, though in some of their music videos they will do costumes suitable for the song. Speaking of Nemophila,. they did a cover of Babymetal's Megitsune. Their guitarist Saki is a Babymetal fan. I think above all, all these bands are having fun.
Being new BM fan the next few songs will be important on how you feel about them. I strongly suggest Kagerou, Mirror Mirror and Shanti Shanti Shanti. I think after hearing these songs you will hav a great representation of what Babymetal can do. Their new single Metal Kingdom off the new concept album will blow your mind from a overall production and vocal performance.
yes, young,,,, she was 17 y/o in this time. but,,,, when she was 11 y/o, she sang a song (over the future) in front of 20,000 audiences at Saitama Super Arena…
Them being young and cute school girls backed by the most metal dudes in all of Japan shocked everybody! Not just a cultural thing. Only the Japanese can make metal cute though 😅
Great video, always fun to see the Kami band front and center. If you want to see more from them i recomend "MoaBanger" which is headbanger performed by Moa on her 20th birthday. Moa being one the girls doing backing vocals and most of the choreography. 🤘🦊🤘
Here is a few links from my YT storage for not only BABYMETAL but other JAPANESE bands as well. BM world tour 2014 to present: ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNIMio2NIeHUg-KD_3ejNYST.html , JAPANESE female bands: ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNJ49QFfhNBtPOORBiQUoqCP.html , KAMI band off stage : ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNKywsIoOjqRjptqVP9_CsFT.html , and last but not least for some fun and enjoyment BM misheard lyrics: ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNIQTM_RUPnKBoO0H2rMDxJk.html
Next please Babymetal - Road of Resistance ua-cam.com/video/zTEYUFgLveY/v-deo.html Once you are in Japan. Lovebites a Frozen Serenade ua-cam.com/video/Ae8pQVu-RN8/v-deo.html a masterpiece. Also very good, Nemophila Dissension ua-cam.com/video/26aMuahxz8c/v-deo.html
That wasn't even their best line up. Incase your not aware. The Kami band is actually a pool of session players. Their line up is fluid by design to ensure they get the best players avail. Some of the guys are actually instructors at music schools. Example: Mikio Fujioka taught at MI Tokyo/Osaka before his untimely passing in 2018. Takoyoshi Ohmura (Gold/pink guitar/second guitarist in this vid) has taken up his mentors mantle and also spends time teaching at MI Japan. All the other guys either have their own music projects/bands or do session work on the side.
Nice reaction but despite the cultural differences Babymetal has gathered many fans outside of Japan since they started in 2010. Mostly because not only they created fantastic music but also because of their outstanding live performances all over the world. Speaking of their music, one of the appeals of Babymetal is their unique style and combination of all sorts of music genres with metal. And yes, their backing band is a collection of the best musicians Japan has to offer. The Kamis were supportive of the girls from the start and are grateful for the opportunity Babymetal provided them to play outside Japan in front of thousands of fans. Next I would suggest “Road of Resistance” live in Japan. ❤🤘🦊🔥
Great reaction. Don't worry about the cultural differences, we have all had to deal with that and getting used to how BABYMETAL do things - that is a huge part of what makes them unique ... and as autohmae said, Babymetal was unique in Japan too when they started.
They are not following a Japanese cultural norm, they have taken different elements from their culture with the JPop Idol aesthetics and from Metal that had never been mixed before, so Japanese people as well as Canadian, American, Mexican, UK, European, Indonesian, Australian and everybody else all had to get through the initial confusion.
The Kami Band in this one were Leda Cygnus (blue guitar), Takayoshi Ohmura (gold guitar), BOH (6 string bass) and Hideki Aoyama (drums).
This was only the second time Su performed 'Rondo of Nightmare' - the first time was just the night before ...and fololwing that incredible intro from the Kami Band, she rose up through the stage and owned the whole arena - she was just 16.
For another song with a Kami Band intro but with all 3 girls you could try 'Catch me If You Can' again live at Budokan Black Night 2014.
Not only in Japan 😁.
That day UK fell in love with BABYMETAL ❤
BABYMETAL - Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK (OFFICIAL )
Pure *perfection of greatness of babymetals experience skills and powerful very rising grand dominated spectacular *perfectly skillful abilities.💯🎆
Yea, those are custom esp's
Everyone in BabyMetal is A+++ at what they do, even the people behind the scenes. The part where her voice sounds like old time radio is a technique where you have to tuck you head down to compress your vocal cords and sing into the side of the mic.
Suzuka mentioned in some interview that it was here in this show, when she appeared on stage and saw the whole Budokan looking at her in the middle, that she realized that Babymetal was really what she was going to do in life. She was only 16 at this point. Two years later they were doing Tokyo Dome, for 55.000 people each of the two nights.
They started off performing in small music festivals/showcases at malls and small warehouses where their audience was just 50-150 of their friends/relatives, and friends/relatives of friends to not only doing Budokan arena a few years later as well as the Tokyo Dome (50k people each night) but also being the first Japanese band to headline the SSE Arena Wembley in the UK. THEN in 2021, BABYMETAL held TEN concerts at the Budokan!🤘🦊🤘
Boh plays an Atelier Z bass, he is a sponsored artist of theirs, and I wonder if there isn't an ESP sponsorship of Babymetal. This is the Eastern Kami band of Japanese artists; there is also a Western Kami band with Western musicians they tour with; but the Eastern Kamis all use ESP, and there have been some Babymetal flying V models from ESP. The Western Kami all play Schecter, which is owned by the same person who owns ESP. So something going on? Great performance in any case. Babymetal btw are the youngest artists to play Budokan, and they got 10 shows there for their 10th anniversary of being a band. Respect
BabyMetal Death legend 1997
Ijime dame Zettai live at Sonisphere 2014
Awadama fever with Kami band intro 🔥🦊🔥
Next suggestion:
- _"Ijime Dame Zettai"_ live at Sonisphere Festival 2014 official.
🦊🤘🔥
Su was only 16 the first time they played the Budokan and in 2021 BabyMetal had 10 shows at the Budokan for their 10th anniversary, not even covid could cancel
10:14 Not only in your culture, when the idea of Babymetal was born everyone was surprised, something like this had not been seen in Japan before either. The name Babymetal was created to explain that it is a new style of metal, a genre that would mix the Japanese idol industry and metal. Currently there are some groups that follow the Babymetal style, but it is undeniable that they are the pioneers
Thanks for this reaction, as you've noticed Babymetal might seem like a bit of a joke, and their is some winks and fun happy songs at times, but as you can see they take their joke VERY seriously.
And Babymetal is partly part of Japanese culture, but the full thing that is Babymetal was unique in Japan too when they started.
5:25 the Kami band is also very happy Babymetal made it possible for them as session musicians to go to famous venues and tour around the world and get more recognition, not just in Japan
Great reaction!
Su said it in an interview for launching second album that "We have a band, we are a band now!"
That is how Japan do things. Initiated with a duo, trio, or whatever when they were nobody. When they grew big enough, having musicians as constant members, they were called a band.
My all time favourite Japanese band FRIPSIDE initiated as duo, 10+year later now they are already a uncle band. Every fan knows the musicians behind the duo. But, Infront of the medias, the duo always represent the whole band.
However, the musicians in the band has their own daily routine such as teaching in college, having their own band, individual studio, while supporting the band in studio recording ir live performance. They have sources to get paid.
Welcome back to the Foxhole.🦊🤘🔥
Glad to see you're back with this suggestion over a song composed by YuppeMetal (aka Yuyoyuppe), you'll hear more songs from him, he's also behind "Karate", the arrangements of Megitsune (you already saw) and more new songs from latest album like Monochrome and Believing.
"Akumu No Rondo" (or Rondo Of Nightmare) combines not only heaviness with dark waltz and dope time signatures changes but also delicate and fragile elegance that makes you want to grab your inception kit and go to rescue this 16 yo queen from this nightmare.
Temporarily title song was "Kill The Alice" so it is like Alice but instead of Wonderland she's trapped in a nightmare trying to escape and avoid some evil entity.
Rondo is a musical form in which you can hear a repetitive pattern, you can hear an example of this in the song "Blue Rondo a la Turk".
The Kami Band is doing their second magnificent intro of the night with their own set called "Mischiefs Of Metal Gods". They become regular after this special live at Budokan 2014 and leaving baby-bones, from early shows, behind, shout-out to them thou.
You already know some of them from your previous reaction, such Takayoshi Ohmura on guitars, BOH on bass and Hideki Aoyama on drums, this time Leda Cygnus is the first guitar.
This was the day (night) after the first live premiere of this song and she's dancing and performing like she already did a dozen times before, like a pro. Also she's showing some fierceness here dancing on that high dangerous mini stage with no wire and that's how she keeps winning everyone's heart.
But not everything was perfect here despite their impeccable performance and sound, and the day before the girls face that dangerous challenge on the stage, taking their own revenge after coming back in 2021 to celebrate their 10 years and leaving those ghosts behind, fortunately.
Like i said, YuppeMetal is the one behind this song and he took inspiration from "Protest The Hero - Bloodmeat" song, of course i recommend you to hear that blaster song.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful SuMetal solo and my favorite along with "Akatsuki" (live at Budokan 2014 is another great choice) The other solos are great too and those are:
- No Rain No Rainbow live at Legend S 2017
- Amore live at Wembley Arena 2016.
And of course the rest of the girls under a subgroup called "Black Babymetal" are enjoyable too, they're taking a break here while SuMetal is performing to come back later, so don't miss out on their other 4 songs too such:
- "Onedari Daisakusen" live at Legend 1997, Gans Tomas got that clip safe to react.
- "Song 4" or "4 No Uta" live at Budokan 2014.
- "GJ!" live at Wembley Arena 2016
- "Sis Anger" live at Tokyo Dome 2016".
Next suggestion:
- "Ijime Dame Zettai" live at Sonisphere Festival 2014 official.
See you next time.🦊🤘🔥
Oh btw you put in the description the links to Megitsune clips from previous reactions.👀
The performance by the band solo is great. However, as soon as the vocal appears and starts singing, everyone gasps at her beauty and recognizes that she is the protagonist.❤
Great reaction. As mentioned already, Babymetal was the youngest act to headline Budokan, but they were also the first Asian act to headline Wembley arena!
Definitely recommend "Amore" Live at Wembley 2016.
kitsune Da O! 🤘🦊🤘
This is Meshuggah - Bleed but coming from Japan.
Please react to more BM, and please tell more / make more comments about the guitar techs, sweep picking, tapping, chord progression etc. Time signature changes, stuff like that.
From my understanding, BABYMETAL got lots of hate from the Japanese metal community when they started back in 2010, so they weren't easily accepted in Japan either. They are the first to do what they do, so it was a shock to EVERYONE in Japan. 11-12 year old girls doing pop vocals over mixed genre metal? That's NOT normal! BUT it is refreshing! Su-metal, the lead singer, said in an old interview that they wanted to do metal music that young girls could relate to, which explains why the old songs were about waking up for school or a sleep over or a 15 year old girl's first metal concert. Their producer, Kobametal, who is a metalhead wanted to reinvigorate metal music among the youth or at least bring more youth into a dying music genre in Japan. As a 51 year old American grumpy guy who is a huge fan of BABYMETAL even though I don't understand a lick of Japanese, I thank God that the girls and their team didn't give in to the hate tthat they got and they still get from people!🤘🦊🤘
Takayoshi ohmura and Leda cygnus have ESP Japan signature guitars, they are normally only sold in that market, and both guitars have a huge career apart from Babymetal, I recommend something by Takayoshi, a song from an album he did at 21 years old ua-cam.com/video/mcsxpVI3EZM/v-deo.html
Amore, it’s my favorite song from Babymetal. Killer instrumentals, plus some of Su’s best vocals.
‘Nuff said!
(It’s also another Su solo song)
Dancing in the Dark 2 meters above a rotating stage, a 16yr old Suzuka sings of an Unending Nightmare of being chased by a Faceless Terror and Begging a Boon that it show her its Face just once before she dies.
That's Metal.
That's Babymetal!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
ESP are definitely popular in Japan. Of the guys in this video, Takayoshi Ohmura still plays ESP. He has a signature model - a sparkly pink guitar - that you may see in some slightly later videos. Leda was playing a Strandberg in the most recent stuff I've seen. The late Mikio Fujioka who also used to play in the Kami Band (BABYMETAL's backing band) also had a signature ESP.
As for other Japanese bands, you do see a variety of brands in addition to ESP. SAKI from Nemophila plays Killer guitars (another Japanese brand) while her bandmate Hazuki plays Ibanez, as does Li-Sa-X. Kanami from Band-Maid plays PRS and her bandmate Miku plays a Zemaitis! Ryo from Maximum the Hormone also plays a PRS and has played Gibson LP.
I don't see many Gibson or Fender in Japanese bands, actually.
I'm not a metalhead, I'm originally a fan of a certain Japanese jazz fusion music, but for some reason I got hooked on BABYMETAL so much. We have many good musicians in Japan who are not known abroad. I'm somewhat unfamiliar with Japanese musicians in the rock scene, but I'm glad you mentioned Akira Takasaki from Loudness. He is one of the legend guitarists in Japanese domestic rock scene.
It is true that BM incorporated a lot of Japanese elements into its songs on purpose, and after a few years, hit the world with full force. I guess that would be one of the reasons why BM was well received by overseas fans.
I wrote the other day that this song was prog rock in the broad sense of the word, but I was attacked by some crazy guy. The guy seemed to have an extraordinary theory of his about the song, and he stated in voluminous detail, but I don't know if it was absolutely correct. I was tired of the guy who seemed to be specifically targeting my comments with aggressive counter-arguments for every single things he didn't like. The BM fanbase previously had a sort of good habit of respecting each other, but he trolled it... As a Japanese, I have left my own comments here because I am happy that people from overseas are interested in things originating in Japan, but the internet world, or the difference in the nature of discussions with people from overseas, is a tough one... I wonder if all westerners are aggressive? Is that why you conquered the world? And are the Japanese a strange and creepy race from the Far East at all? Are we the hated people of the world? Our neighbors often say so...
Oh, sorry for mentioning things that are not relevant. If possible, I'd like you to give a musical commentary on this song, because I'm sure you'll find it very interesting. Thank you from Japan.
I'm no metalhead either. But I can say I'm now a J-Metalhead 😅
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ESP is a japanese brand, that's why they have a lot of Japanese artist, Ibanez which is another Japanese brand but they market themselves more to western artists. So you'll see a lot of Japanese artists use EPS with their own signature guitars while you'll see Ibanez more in western artists
Great reaction, thanks!
I was still in shock after my second BABYMETAL song, although I don't think it was due to a cultural difference. I think the reason is that they do things differently from everyone, being Japanese or not. So, don't worry, the more you watch them the more you understand the whole concept. Which I'm aware it sounds crazy when you try to explain it.
What's next? "Catch me If You Can" with the Kami Band intro from the same concert (Budokan Black Night 2014) is a must watch: on their heavier side instrumentally and with a huge contrast with the vocals and choreo. But if you want to see how they are doing currently, "Mirror Mirror" is a good one although the music video has the studio recording on the live visuals.
Until next time!
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For live:
1. Road of resistance live in Japan
2. Headbanger
For studio:
1.BMTH - Kingslayer ft. Babymetal (personal favorite)
He alreay did Megitsune MV and Megitsune Live
@@autohmae yea I forgot, for some reason in my head I thought he did karate music video lol since that's usually the other song people watch the MV for
i think the Kami are th most respectful backing band in the idol music industries, but as i see it as an old metal head i see them as one package, Kitsune Up!!
Last night PBS had Willie Nelson live at the Budokan.
One of the reasons why Babymetal got as big as fast as they did is because, as others have said, they're a novel band in Japan, too. The fusion of pop vocals, cute choreography, and heavy metal music is something that hadn't been done before. Before they went on hiatus to record their newest album, Babymetal played ten shows in a row at Budokan for their tenth anniversary. Those shows were spread out over a few months, but it goes to show that they got big and, more importantly, stayed big.
Another group that got big fast due to being a crossover band is Wagakki Band, only they combine traditional Japanese instruments with hard rock. They're popular enough to play Budokan every year for their New Year concerts.
One of the things I love about Japanese music, especially the metal, is how so much of it makes us jaded westerners go "Huh? WTF?". Long may it continue to do so.
Asia made music interesting for me again after European and North American bands had spent decades doing their level best to bore my ass off.
Not only is Suzuka (Su-metal) one best and most consistent live singers she's also one of the best stage generals,the way she controls and command's an audience is unparalleled. You'll see this for yourself as you react to more live performances from them. As for the Kami Band (Eastern or Western)they're indispensable when it comes to the live Babymetal sound 🦊🤘
GJ on the reaction. I think Babymetal still holds the record for being the youngest group to headline at the Budokan. Important side note on the place is you can't book it. You have to be invited to perform there. So yup it's a big deal. Especially for Babymetal being the youngest and they started without being able to afford a band. They played in the mall with a backing track. Imagine seeing Metallica in the mall. Times have changed. Su is an amzing talent who can sing over any kind of music. And with Babymetal that comes in handy since their music blends so many genres together. They like to acknowledge how music can cross borders and break language barriers. The Kamiband is their stage band. Now there are two of them a Kamiband east and west. Created when they kamiband members of the east had schedule conflicts. They're top-notch musicians with their own projects. Some of them perform together in what is known as the Kariband. It's a jazz metal fussion group and they have some really cool songs. Just look up Kariband on UA-cam. They once did a big show together where both kamibands played some songs together. and all three avenger dancers performed at the same time. Yui one of the original members left in 2018 due to health reasons. The avenger dancers took turns filling in her dancing spot. None of them had mics. But as you can imagine from time to time you could see them singing along. One of them Momoko got promoted to full fledge official member this year. They made her work hard for it. Now Su-metal (the lead singer) Moametal and Momometal (scream and dance). Don't let the tittle scream and dance fool you. they do a lot more than that. Moa does a lot of the backup vocals and harmonies now. And probably Momo too now. Beyond that their job is tell let the audience know how what to do. When they jump. you jump. When they sing you sing. Simple as that and that makes the audience a big part of Babymetal. Which is why the fans are known as the ONE. As in One with the band. Rather coo. Moa will let the crowd know if what they did wasn't so good. You'll get the sad puppy dog face. Adorable but you know they're going to have to try that again. With that said when Su stops and addresses the crowd be ready. she can start a circle pit or wall of death with but a gesture. The foxhole is deep and full of surprises.
Been a fan of Loudness since I bought Thunder in the East back in the 80’s. Akira has his own line of guitars, Killer that are produced by ESP. If you want to see one in action my favorite living guitarist, Saki plays them in Nemophilia. Their newest live release of Oiran is a great introduction to an amazing band. As for Babymetal, Ijime Dame Zettai from Sonisphere 2014 is the next best step. Their 1st big show outside Japan and where they blew that UK festival crowd away. No stage show shenanigans just pure performance. Also Babymetal’s most important performance ever right out of Su’s own comment.
great show dude, I highly recommend "From Dusk Till Dawn" live at Budokan 2021
Overall BABYMETAL is Joy/Positive METAL, except when Su-Metal extracts a tear from your eye. She has the voice of an angel. 🦊 🖖❤
Fine reaction again!
I think the next video for you to check out should definitely be Road of Resistance Live in Japan. I think it will be closer to your tastes (if you like Lovebites and power metal in general, that song and performance will probably work with you)
I subscribed after watching you read our comments, I don't know how I didn't sub before, must've forgotten. Have a great day wherever you are.
Oh and I'm from Belgium ;).
Let me guess Headbanger or RoR next? Classics.
Would be interesting to see you reacting to Akatsuki as well tho 🤔
Love your reaction very much. Please do more BM 🙏 Thank you
this has become my 2nd favorite babymetal video. the first being "road of resistance" live in japan. that performance is perfection. one of the best live performances i've ever seen (and i've seen a lot of live shows in the last 45 years). i hope you react to it soon.
I agree with the first one, but for the second favorite one, I'm juggling between this one and Babymetal Death (and sometimes, Sis. Anger lurking in the back of my mind...)
@@Kobenoz yeah babymetal death is intense,especially the full production concert video. a far cry from doki doki morning.😄
absolutely Masterpiece ❤❤❤🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
How do you follow that awesome intro 😮 if you could 🤔 whats this tiny object rising up 😁 A 16 year old Su showing how to follow that intro 😁 there is a reason we call her Queen 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
Kami band is the backing band for BabyMetal. There are two groups of Kami Band members. There is the Japanese members and American members. Majority of videos you’ll see have Japanese members. The more recent oversea performances you might see have the American members. While some fans try to compare the two different sets of members, the quality of musicianship (to me) are equally good from both sets of members.
There are a handful of BabyMetal videos that have Kami Band intro….
- YAVA!
- Kagerou
- Syncopation
- Catch Me If You Can
They were founded on that exact idea of having two very different things mixed together. It's definitely confusing at first haha. Interesting thing is, the more I listen, the more normal it sounds to me.
It'll be cool to see what you think of their new stuff too. They're grown up, they still do a great job of being cute, but the dichotomy of sounds have definitely gotten a lot closer and less extreme.
Very few reactors understand the significance of Budokan, so it was refreshing to see.
This song is very technical specially on the dynamics of the measure they are flying back and forth. The Band and Su a phenomenal blend.
ありがとうございます。SU-METAL is an incomparable performer. BABYMETAL became the youngest band ever to take the Budokan stage. I recommend Road of Resistance Live in Japan.
The Japanese seem to like contrasts. Babymetal was a big innovation fusing J-Pop idol with heavy metal. Some people credit Babymetal and another group Bis with the invention of alternative idol. Alt-idol combines the idol format of singers/dancers with a very different type of music, unlike the usual J-Pop. With group names like Broken by the Scream or Necromidol, as two examples, you know they aren't the usual idol bands. Also think of Lovebites with their all-white outfits like prom dresses rather than the leather, denim and dark T-shirt look of many metal bands. Or Band-Maid with their whole maid cafe gimmick. The founder liked the contrast between their look and their music, the "gap". Some bands don't, Nemophila dresses more like a metal band, though in some of their music videos they will do costumes suitable for the song. Speaking of Nemophila,. they did a cover of Babymetal's Megitsune. Their guitarist Saki is a Babymetal fan. I think above all, all these bands are having fun.
Being new BM fan the next few songs will be important on how you feel about them. I strongly suggest Kagerou, Mirror Mirror and Shanti Shanti Shanti. I think after hearing these songs you will hav a great representation of what Babymetal can do. Their new single Metal Kingdom off the new concept album will blow your mind from a overall production and vocal performance.
yes, young,,,, she was 17 y/o in this time.
but,,,, when she was 11 y/o, she sang a song (over the future) in front of 20,000 audiences at Saitama Super Arena…
16*
Them being young and cute school girls backed by the most metal dudes in all of Japan shocked everybody! Not just a cultural thing. Only the Japanese can make metal cute though 😅
Great video, always fun to see the Kami band front and center.
If you want to see more from them i recomend "MoaBanger" which is headbanger performed by Moa on her 20th birthday.
Moa being one the girls doing backing vocals and most of the choreography.
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In case you did not know, you play at Budokan only if they invite you to play at Budokan
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Here is a few links from my YT storage for not only BABYMETAL but other JAPANESE bands as well. BM world tour 2014 to present: ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNIMio2NIeHUg-KD_3ejNYST.html , JAPANESE female bands: ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNJ49QFfhNBtPOORBiQUoqCP.html , KAMI band off stage : ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNKywsIoOjqRjptqVP9_CsFT.html , and last but not least for some fun and enjoyment BM misheard lyrics: ua-cam.com/play/PLxDAeZNS4yNIQTM_RUPnKBoO0H2rMDxJk.html
Do Babymetal DEATH from Legend 1997. PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111 :))))))))))
Next please Babymetal - Road of Resistance
ua-cam.com/video/zTEYUFgLveY/v-deo.html
Once you are in Japan. Lovebites a Frozen Serenade
ua-cam.com/video/Ae8pQVu-RN8/v-deo.html
a masterpiece.
Also very good, Nemophila Dissension ua-cam.com/video/26aMuahxz8c/v-deo.html
Pretty sure it was different then there too xD
A stumpy Ewok from land of Special needs (very) black face loving Boy PM upload ...Bless it and them PAWS that can play Bravo Mr Wok
Not their best.
But the intro is good.
Anyone who isn't recommending Road of Resistance, Live in Japan video as next isn't doing their job as a BM fan. just sayin :)
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ベビーメタルは最高さ😁
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That wasn't even their best line up. Incase your not aware. The Kami band is actually a pool of session players. Their line up is fluid by design to ensure they get the best players avail. Some of the guys are actually instructors at music schools. Example: Mikio Fujioka taught at MI Tokyo/Osaka before his untimely passing in 2018. Takoyoshi Ohmura (Gold/pink guitar/second guitarist in this vid) has taken up his mentors mantle and also spends time teaching at MI Japan. All the other guys either have their own music projects/bands or do session work on the side.
Nice reaction but despite the cultural differences Babymetal has gathered many fans outside of Japan since they started in 2010. Mostly because not only they created fantastic music but also because of their outstanding live performances all over the world. Speaking of their music, one of the appeals of Babymetal is their unique style and combination of all sorts of music genres with metal. And yes, their backing band is a collection of the best musicians Japan has to offer. The Kamis were supportive of the girls from the start and are grateful for the opportunity Babymetal provided them to play outside Japan in front of thousands of fans.
Next I would suggest “Road of Resistance” live in Japan. ❤🤘🦊🔥
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