Apologies in advance for any random edits or muted audio. Had to re-upload this 4 times due to copyright issues. BUT WE ARE LIVE. My most requested song so far! HOLY SMOKES MOMO!!!
No worries dude, glad you are pushing through the pain in the ass of editing and re uploads. Hopefully it gets better over time and you learn the tricks and methods to the UA-cam life, I didn't stick with it long enough to give good advice. On a side note, we really think you should do Babymetal Death from the Legend 1997 show soon, it's a real mind blower. After that you should do the Guide by A Fox Song we've mentioned a few times. It spoils Babymetal Death a little though, hence why you should do that video soon. Thanks!
Hell yeah dude! Nothing like a Babymetal quad-feature! 😂. 53:41: Meet “Momozilla”, and then she turns right back into “Princess Peach”. (Peach is pronounced like “momo” in Japanese). I see almost 100 comments so I’m sure all the tidbits are already mentioned, lol. I’ll include a brief on the band, to help with any confusion: *2010:* Formation, and use of “Baby Bones”, actors in skeleton onesies. *2012:* Kami Band East backed Babymetal for encores only. *2014:* Kami Band East becomes Babymetal’s full backing band for all live shows. *2019:* Kami West (4 Americans) added to assist with touring. Both Kami East and West now wears black robes and masks. *2023:* Kami East plays their last show in Jan, Kami West becomes sole backing band for Babymetal in Apr 2023. *For Legend 1997:* First 9 of 14 songs played with “Baby Bones” with backing tracks. Your 1st Megitsune live was from this set. Last 5 song for the encore played with the real Kami Band, as seen in this reaction. *Suggestions highlighting the band:* _Rondo of Nightmare (Budokan 2014):_ Su-metal solo preceded by Kami East solos. _YAVA! (Legend MM):_ Kami west solos + amazing song. Use For the Fox God channel for full version that doesn’t cut the band solos. 🤘🦊
Yeah The One jumped on this video quick it seems! I’m doing my best to respond to everyone that I can! The fact that peach is pronounced as Momo in Japanese is far too fitting for Momoko 😂
@ Haha, even Babymetal kinda made fun of it. In the “lore” video right before Headbanger, they showed a giant “peach” (looking like a giant butt) “being lifted” in the metal village, then a big metal baby (momo) was born 🤣
You can't avoid all spoilers in the guide, but I do think BABYMETAL Death from Legend 1997 (ua-cam.com/video/3quj2og0URM/v-deo.htmlsi=TbUy8exVX-xnQBwI - w/ subtitles) is a must before seeing the guide. That's the one you probably don't want spoiled.
Drummer Hideki Aoyama is the son of a known drummer in Japan, Jun Aoyama, who passed away in 2013. He also lost his younger brother drummer Aoyama Yuk. Quote from Hideki Aoyama: I will be inheriting the will of Yuki and my father, who were both drummers and showed love for their work.
Jun Aoyama was a master of the drums, and that is a title that not just anyone earns. He could play the dozens of traditional Japanese drums on an epic level. His son Hideki brought his father's towel (that he was using during his concerts) to the shows in 2014. You can see the towel hanging on a stand next to Hideki's drum set.
Momo is the new secret weapon of BABYMETAL. Has the most adorable clean voice, and can go harsh "showing her fangs" as she calls it. This is not the only song she does that on. She also has a live performance of Meta Taro from the second show of this same concert event where she does very distinct harshes in the first half of the song before Su takes over to finish (Legend MM is Momo's 2-day birthday show event, last day of 20, first day of 21). She has harshes in RATATATA, and for live performances of Metali during her part, they added a harsh vocal section for her as well (in addition to that whole section being a showcase of her ability to change her voice like a voice actress). A lot of the live performances backtrack her, but its very clearly her in the backtrack each time. She has a very distinct growl. See if you can find it in between all of Electric Callboy's growls in RATATATA, its there I promise, at least twice. There is even debate on whether she is layered in for the harshes at times in the new collab song Bekhauf. Keep an ear out, because while they will likely use this relatively sparingly, its a dimension they never had before last year. Edit to add: To answer the height question: BABYMETAL is tiny. Ive seen them live 8 times, up close near or at barricade each time. It is mind boggling how small Su and her thin frame really are. Moa is 5'0, Su is 5'1ish, and Momo is 5'3 but they also wear really thick soles on their boots to make them seem taller, as well as their outfits themselves make them look bigger, but these are very small petite women. Look at Su's shoes sometime, its actually laughably hysterical how she has nearly 2 inch risers in her heels to make her look bigger than Momo, who is by far the largest member, in plain clothes backstage photos meeting other bands its very obvious how much "illusion" goes into their appearance on stage. And yes, they do dance in Doc Martens. Whenever they come out on stage and walk past the West Kami guitarist Chris Kelly at stage right, its plainly obvious just how small they really are. The man absolutely towers over them. He is about our height.
Great quadruple reaction. 'Headbanger' is about a girl going to her first concert on her 15th birthday, but it is also a sort of coming of age thing. 15 is when compulsory education ends in Japan, so she is taking that first big life decision - further education, start a career, something else perhaps. She is realising that she will never be considered a child again, those first 15 years passed by so quickly and life will never be the same, so she is etching this special night of her 15th into her heart so she will never forget. It is not biographical - they recorded this song when Su was still only 14, but I'm sure she could relate. At shows on or near their own 15th birthdays in 2014 Yui (in Paris) and Moa (in Cologne/Koln) were each handed the mic and stand ceremoniously by Su half way through the song and they each took over the lead vocals for the second half (only fancam videos exist for both those shows). As you saw, the same thing happened at the Legend M show in 2019 for Moa's 20th birthday (the real coming of age to becoming an adult in Japan - the third girl was the Avenger Kano, not Momo) and again at Legend MM in March earlier this year the night before Momometal's 21st she took the lead and "showed her fangs".. The neck brace in the official video is an homage to X Japan's drummer, pianist and main composer Yoshiki who has needed several surgeries on his neck having damaged it headbanging. They have used the neck brace a lot in their lore and in many live performances. They have even had at least 4 concerts (Legend Corset (neck brace) in 2012, their first solo show held at Rock-May-Kan in Tokyo where they debuted this song, Budokan Red Night in March 2014 and both nights at Tokyo Dome in 2016) where everybody in the audience had to wear a neck brace. The girls were so impressed with the guy doing the headbanging in this video that they named him Hedoban Kami (god of headbanging).🤘🦊🤘
@@Grington300 well shoot, hopefully my crude photoshop of the neck brace in the thumbnail isn’t taken as offensive to Yoshiki. How long have you been following the group? You always have the most insightful information!
@@ShadeReactsLive No, I think you'll be fine. I can't remember exactly, I think since maybe 2015-16. I pass on what I've learned from more knowledgeable people than me.
I think you've ventured far enough into the Foxhole that it's time for you to experience Babymetal Death. It's the closing song of the Legend of 1997 concert 🦊🤘✝️🙏
Maybe do 'Babymetal Death' from PIA arena 2023 first. The crowd is really on point in this one, even more than usual. Then the one from 'Legend 1997' (it is the closing song for the concert the second 'Headbanger' was from). Legendary Goddess Su. 🦊🤘
Great reactions! The Seishun 18 Ticket is a special discount ticket for local trains in Japan. "Seishun" literally means "blue spring," which usually refers to youth or adolescence. Japanese high schoolers graduate at 18. So, the ticket is mainly for youngsters who want to travel in Japan with a reasonable fare, and I believe some college students still use it for their trips. The 15-year-old girl in this song used this ticket to go to her first metal concert. By the way, the ticket was originally meant for young people, but older adults can still buy and use it.
@@ShadeReactsLive 👍👍👍👍Quadruple awesomeness!!! Suggest you do "Babymetal - Headbanger Night of 15 mix (Legend 1997)(2013) Eng Subs" then "Babymetal - Death (Legend 1997)(2013) Eng Subs" as they are related and tell the story of Su's transition from a Jpop idol to SU-METAL. 🦊 🖖❤
Nice reactions. Su's death stare could stop a charging, Rhino. Su love to dance and when she hands over the mic Su has no problem getting to just dance. And she really cuts loose. And yes, they do scream during this song. Moa really tried hard to do her best Su impersonation but as folks will tell ya. Moa has to be Moa, and she cracks that dimple smile of hers and you can her the crowd cheer when it happens too. Momoka instead of trying to do what Su does. She shows Babymetals new fangs and makes the song all her own. I was pulling for Momoka to become a new member of Babymetal especially when she became the last remaining avenger. She was on point with Su and Moa. I gotta say she earned that job. In all my years I don't recall anyone else doing that. If somebody knows someone who did that, please let me know. This song is pure fire live too. When you're there in person you feel it. Crowd participation is mandatory at a Babymetal concert. They believe their songs aren't complete until the audience joins in. Babymetal off stage are around 5" tall. On stage they can be seen from space. Their stage presence is amazing. Moa's birthday is July 4th. Su's just past on Dec 20th and Momoka's birthday is in March. She became the new member of Babymetal right after her birthday, so we missed this performance for her 20th birthday which is what you got to see for Moa's performance. 20 is a big deal in Japan. and so is 15. But we did get to see Momoka perform this for her 21st birthday making it unique in that way as well. Babymetal is the definition of Juxtaposition. The foxhole is deep and full of surprises.
Good job remembering the history and faces that early into your journey! I can't even imagine how much fun it must have been for a 14 year-old girl to aim a smoke-gun at a crowd of (I think) 8.000 people cheering at them. I'm 51, and I know it would make me happy. I was wondering whether you would remember to pay attention to the whispered part during the live show, knowing it would surprise you. :-) I love that part! I also enjoy watching Su dance and pulling her imaginary twin tails. She is an incredibly food dancer, too. Momoko always likes to do things a little differently, so she uses an extra cutesy voice, sings more staccato, and also... growls. Yes that came as a surprise to us as well. So far it has only been short screams, but who knows what the next album brings. (Personally, I hope they are not going to overuse it) BTW, at some point of your journey I expect you to use BABYMETAL to lure your wife into Metal. :-)
@@ShadeReactsLive Making metal music that non metal fans can/want to listen to is one of their stated goals when they started. Especially young women. Unless your wife only likes country music (I'm in Fort Worth so I understand that one) then there should be a song or two she might vibe to. Good luck!
Just cought up with your Babymetal reactions and I can instantly tell you're a fan and part of THE ONE. Have fun with the songs and the fans and commenters are truly the soul of Babymetal because they have given us their hearts. Any song you choose next, you won't regret or expect. Kitsune up 🤟🦊🤟
Moa could easily lead her own group or even be a solo artist, but she said she has no desire to do so. She's says she's perfectly happy with her role in BM🦊🤘
One Hour of headbanger? Sign me up! Yes, we love Queen Su. "Hedoban hedoban" is what Yui and Moa are saying, which translates to headbang headbang. "I wonder if it's gonna be very noticeable when it switches." OH yeah, lol. Moa-chan put everything she had into that scream. She can't help that she is smol. I really enjoy Su's little "you got this" nod to Momo. You're look when Momo growls is priceless. Yes, that is her.
Yes this is the real Kami band. They are dressed as spirits, not skeletons. The skeletons (BabyBones) are pretty obvious. It was BabyBones on the Megitsune you watched from this show.
Tiny humans giant voices! Excellent video of course! I love how Momo truly made the song her own! Her actual "normal" voice is a lot deeper, she definitely turned the kawaii up to 11 for her solo part! I wasn't around yet for the era after Yui, but I heard sad stories and even saw an interview in a magazine where Moa thought about quitting because she felt she was working hard but not feeling the love from the fans. A few times I heard folks threw a cup or whatnot at whatever Avenger was dancing in Yui's spot. Speaks volumes as to the emotional resilience of Su and Moa, I believe, to keep going. I entered the fandom right before their first show back after two years, and I got to vicariously live through the PIA shows where Momo was announced and cried. They are whole again, and it shows in their happiness on stage! Knowing their history and troubles made it all the more special when my wife and I got direct attention from Moa in Dallas haha. Such a special group. Momoko was exactly what they needed! ❤❤❤ I should request my favorite song for you to do soon! Ijime Dame Zettai. Live at Sonisphere 2014 to begin! And there's a PIA one also!
So fun watching you go through Babymetal performances, thank you! One funny commonality is the "this is my favorite song" comment, it doesn't really change - how often the song is so new/different/excellent that the discovery of it makes it a new favorite. Legend 1997 concert, even if it is just for yourself as a fan, is worth watching from the first moment of the operatic introduction through the last moment when the lights go down. It is Su-Metal's 16th birthday party, and one of the most epic concerts ever performed in any genre, any venue, any time (obviously my opinion, but it is what it is). It is formatted as a rock opera, from start to finish telling the story of Suzuka Nakamoto abandoning her life as an aspiring J-Pop singer to become an emissary of Babymetal's mythical fox-god of metal.
Night of 15 in the original. Night of 20 for their 20th birthdays. Moa's version is from her 20th birthday. 15 is when you graduate from "high school" in Japan so it is like 18 in the US. The story is about a 15 year old girl going to her first metal concert. The train tickets, the venue, the metalheads with long black hair, etc.
Su's Dad was a Punk Rocker in the 90's and has the same death glare. She learned that every time he yelled at her as a little kid. Those are Doc Marten boots, and they trash them but you can't get better.
Thanks for this reaction. The holding the of the nose is the 'crybabies' part, I don't know what the literal translation is in Japanese. And yes the long black hair is when they hold the pigtails. Yes, that is Su-metal killing it when she just turned 16, she had basically fully developed her 'death stare' as it's often called. Fans know when this song is gonna be performed on a smaller stage, because the mic. stand is on the floor in the back. 🙂 Yes, Yuimetal, Moametal, and Momometal wear Dr. Martens, the reason is when Babymetal got started in the early days, because Moametal performed to hard to children's shoes, she would break them. What is also cool is how when on tour, they take a moment to headbang with the crowd, if you remember the Kingslayer performance, they did full body headbang that is what they do. They go hard. Momometal wanted to do something special to make the contrast the most, she sure did. In an interview Babymetal ladies called it Momometal's 'fangs'.
Awesome multiple reaction, thanks! I can't pick a favorite but if I'm forced to, I'd pick the "Momobanger". I wish I had been there in the crowd... wait, I was there! 🤣 It's funny when you think that Momoko, when she was still in Sakura Gakuin, said she would like to join juonbu (SG's heavy music club aka BABYMETAL). And then, a few years later, Su and Moa themselves were worshiping her in their knees in front of 17k people during two concerts held to celebrate her 21st birthday. Nothing can beat that. 🤘🦊
@@ShadeReactsLive It was an amazing experience and not only for the shows. It was my very first time in Japan and I got the opportunity to meet in person several other fans, including some commenters here in YT. That was very cool. 😊 Obviously, I took the opportunity to go sightseeing quite a bit for three weeks.
@@ShadeReactsLive Momoko worked hard since 2019 as an Avenger. She totally deserved it. The most impressive thing is the way she has evolved since she became an official member in April 2023. Well, I'm sure you are already aware of the "controversy" with Yui leaving and some fans (of her) quitting and then hating on Momoko for irrational reasons. We call them "yuibros".
If you really want to see the OG Kami Band, you must watch "Rondo of Nightmare w/Kami Band Intro" from the 2014 Budokan show!! And No, those are not Army Boots..LoL!! Those are Doc Martens!! Put your Kitsune UP!!
Momometal is truly a treasure of BabyMetal. Someone once commented a long time ago: "Are those two backup dancers important?". After Yuimetal left, fans replied: "They are very important. Only one girl left, and fans have been sad for several years." Fans know they are more than just backup dancers. They are all very important to BabyMetal. Thanks for your great reaction.
Yeah you did it, amazing journey!!! I have easily watched 100 reactions of Headbanger but no one dared to do 4 in a row, kudos to you!!! As much as Yui will be missed and loved forever, Momo is a perfect addition. She hasn't tried to fill Yui's shoes (boots actually) but is wearing her own, and being phenomenal at it. The only "metal" thing they wouldn't do, the heavy growling, now they have it with Momo, which is amazing. I bet you are going to say "this is my favorite song" a few more times yet ;) Karate is a fantastic song (as always). They kill it live (as always) but the MV is really gorgeous to watch too. Babymetal has more "essential" songs, I'll dare to suggest some (most of them have been suggested by other fellow commentators) -For the full display of glory of the Kami Band, "Rondo of Nightmare (with mischief of gods intro)" -For the perfect performance and crowd control off the charts "Road of Resistance (Live in Japan)" -For the heaviest and darkest and "metalest" thing imaginable, "Babymetal Death, Legend 1997" -For witnessing history on the making, "Ijime, Dame, Zettai (Sonisphere 2014)", which is when the metal world knew about three little Japanese girls making metal -For the most beautiful and touching live performance, "The One (Official)" -Finally, the two first MV's they released "Doki Doki Morning" and "iine" (with double ii) are a real blast, and iine is probably their craziest song ever (and that's a lot to say) Neverthless, you can never go wrong with Babymetal. Keep enjoying the journey and let us enjoy with you. Kitsunes up!! PS: Your beautiful dog seems really stressed there, you should check on her 😂
Hehehe. Great reaction! As usual the Kitsune gang has descended and explained almost everything. So here's a random one- the "something stinky" comment you made is accurate. That part of the lyrics, Su is telling everyone lameo who would get in their way to get out. The pinching of the nose and waving is like Moa and Yui saying "you stink!"
Yes we all love all the musicians. And we know who they are and they are more prominent in the live shows (not the video but the actual live shows). This is Hideki Oyama (sp?). He has solos in a couple of song intros.
nice reaction Shade-Metal, now these four versions are iconic as anything they do, but just yesterday the most heartwarming version came across my feed and that version is the MV with the girls commentary a few years after the fact, it is so cute listening to them talk about filming the video and how they felt at the time, it was part of a series they did, where they sat down to watch their first five MVs and comment their memories of filming those early MVs, pure gold. Now a key difference between a few of the versions, in December of 2017, SU turned 20, so she changed the words, "Night of My 15th year" to "Night of My 20th year" but just for the actual 20th birthday shows, the rest of the time they do the original lyrics.
Knew you would enjoy all of these versions. Can't go wrong with doing Karate either. The live version for that you'll want to do is likely going to be the d(r)ownload 2016 version. The audio for that specific version isn't the best but still good, however, the story behind it is what matters most about that one. Of course they kill it like they do with all of their live shows. Off this reaction, you'll really love the song they did with Tom Morello. Which the name of that song is Metali. When you get around to doing Road of Resistance, it's almost a must to do the Live in Japan version, just make sure to completely finish the video when you do, do that one.
A one hour quad Headbanger reaction? Hell yeah! Great reactions! Your attention to detail and remembering names is great. I've seen too many reactors go multiple videos and not remember names. Speaking of Su-metal and her stare. It is known as her Death Stare or Glare and it is awesomely ferocious. There is another great example in the 2014 Budokan Black Night version of Akatsuki. It is a Su solo so I hope you check it out. The Moa version is called a Death Smirk. You may have seen it in her Headbanger version. She is the Angel of Love so she can't make mean faces unless you mess with her sisters maybe, lol. Looking forward to more. Kitsune Up!
like how you did four versions but sadly you missed one version that will definitely surprise you more. you had said you liked dub step so Babymetal did Headbanger with dub step. Su is not singing. she purposely makes you see she is not singing but it is too cool. this song opened the 1997 show where you watched the first live version. ua-cam.com/video/OWggmY2BDhE/v-deo.htmlsi=dMahJReAMijytRcQ this is the dub step version. even if you don't react live to it, it is a good song to listen to. it is long because of the opening but you will like it i am sure.
A Headbangerthon!. Look at Su's face where you paused it at 21.30. If you were a samurai, and an opponent removed their helmet and stared at you like that, would you think it time to yield and start bowing, or would you have a go and find out the hard way what the song Babymetal death is about?
great reaction, all the versions have the stamp of each of the girls, but without a doubt Momo's version stands out a lot, its gutturals are incredible. I will always say Momo is the best thing that could have happened to BM to return to the top.
One of my favorite BM songs. So good live too. Thanks for the reaction. Great vid. Edit: Also, Momo's is my favorite Headbanger version, but I am biased because I went to Japan for Momo's birthday shows, and it was amazing. Great set lists both nights. They played a lot of their hits of course, but some deeper cuts that they don't play often were mixed in also.
39:54 is double kill. Hearing Moa singing and watching Su dancing. More than decade watching BabyMetal I still questioning "what kind of girls got those achievements in music industry"
Excellent video man, really enjoyed this, your journey is great to watch dude. I had to start typing this as soon as Su's first Death Stare gave you goosebumps, this is totally normal man, Queen Su is a stage general and a total badass. I gotta say......I've watched like 100's of BM reactions and yours are very genuine and are seriously enjoying this Foxhole adventure. Many reactors are still great but you are really absorbing the info and details of BM and reading through a bunch of our comments and we appreciate it sir. Moa's version is really touching and makes you grin ear to ear when she starts singing, the crowd goes wild and Moa can't help but smile with joy, so so good. Dude, I told you Momo would blow your mind. You should have seen the fanbase blow up big time after this performance, BM has non backing tracking growls? I was so floored and couldn't believe it, oh and here is a bonus tidbit for you, there is more you will discover too! Their manager Kobametal made the comment about Momo during an interview before this show, "Momo has yet to show her fangs". I'm going to share this video and your channel with a fairly large BM fangroup I'm in on Facebook called "Babymetal Fans World". About 40k members that is really active with some amazing people I have made friends with all over the world, maybe join up and you can enjoy lots of stories of what BM means to many fans! Keep the videos coming sir, I'm here for them all!
"Something is smelly" The folks in the moshpit stink. 😂 People tend to get smelly after being at a festival or queueing before a show all day then standing and moshing in a sea of people under the hot sun or in a poorly air conditioned building. The song is about a 15-year-old girl going to her first metal concert. For their 20th birthday shows, they changed the lyrics to "night of my 20."
The most common drummers for Babymetal are Hideki Aoyama (he played most shows from 2013 to 2023) and Anthony Barone (he came with the Western Kami band for the 2019 US and 2020 EU tours and played all shows since March 2023).
The words translated will explain many of the dance moves. It isn't about any smell, it is them telling crybabies to leave if they can't handle being in the mosh pit crowd. Also, the translation for the whisper part is after she says all crybabies must disappear, and it is the Japanese word for 'disappear' is what the whispered part is.
You did this so fuckin well. It's awesome that you were able to see all of these historic moments all together, since they have all been released at this time. Watching the history of BM, and I appreciate your takes. Glad you noticed that Freddy Mic stand nod. Your right about the Kami band members; The Skele suits are acting, the Ghosts are real, and the Masks are real. The Masks in the newest live performances (2019?) are the "The Kamis From the West" and are American artists. Welcome to this crazy Rabbit Hole. I can't wait to see more. #notacult
My suggestion would be to go for "Doki doki morning" . This is their "first" song. If you search you will find their first public apperance in some kind of internal talent show. Full playback ofc. They were really young with improvised outfits.. Then look for later live performance. And for the end search for video from Japan where they perform with "multiverse". What's that? They have backup dancers in case some girls got sick. And in that case those girls form "shadow" Babymetal and took over. ua-cam.com/video/PUC4UC-L4TA/v-deo.html (here is with Metalverse) BTW: If you look deeper you might find even stranger setups (not sure for what song i saw it). For example 5 performers instead 3.
ahh... me too I believed so, and remembered my teenage and her by Suzuka. But actually she is very quiet and low-key in Japanese girls, also silly!! LOL. maybe Suzuka is in the corner of a used bookstore so no one can find her, only Rocky can do.
@@ShadeReactsLive But the fun is in the surprise. In addition to all the suggestions I gave in previous videos, when you can, react to Doki Doki Morning from the BABYMETAL Returns show at Makuhari Messe, it's totally mindblowing. Although it might lose some of the fun if you watch Karate from PIA Arena first. In the From Dusk Till Dawn video, I left two excellent suggestions.
@@ShadeReactsLive That´s the best part of it 😉 But: we were as surprised as you were, when she used her cutesy voice... NOBODY expected that! She´s a gem!
Delightful reaction even with the...unfortunate if understandable audio lapses. And again I was shocked to hear this was an hour long reaction. It really did not feel like that. One of the things that really impresses me is your attention to detail. I mean neck brace in the thumbnail, you so called it on the whispered "dis-a-peer, things like that. I chuckled when you said that cause I knew what was coming. I haven't read your other comments here so I may duplicate some of what folks are saying. If so sorry. A very big band in Japan formed in the 80's is called X-Japan. They've really influenced Babymetal. Their drummer and founder Yoshiki once headbanged so hard he hurt his neck and had to wear a neckbrace for a while. So the neck brace is an homage to Yoshiki. Nobody else has either confirmed this or shot it down so I'll mention it. A source I consider fairly credible said that BM are not chanting headbanger with a cute regional colloquialism. But according to this source are actually chanting to Hedoban-the Japanese god of metal. Also BM's iconic side to side head bang motion was the creation of their choreographer Mikko Mizuno or Mikkometal. Mikko among other things did choreography for the 2020 Olympics opening ceremony held in Japan. The girls were so young when they started this there was a concern that the traditional headbang motion could hurt their young necks. Except when it is an "official" live video do BM use studio audio for all the vocals. Which is why it's good to check first and if it's a pro shot live everything will be live. Babymetal's tracks can get pretty elaborate so there are a lot of backing tracks used to give the fully rich multi-layered performance their music deserves. But this is no WHAM situation with BM "mouthing" the lyrics. These ladies are for real. But you obviously get that. One final suggestion-if you haven't already cranked it out. If you're going to do a medley of "Karate" the mv for this song is very good. And no comprehensive medley of "Karate" would be complete without: Karate Live at Download Festival 2016 (link will follow). This is the girls live in front of a crowd of 60,000 drenched metalheads. That years Download Festival, variously AKA Drownload and Downpour festival. The girls and the OG Kami's we're not even sure if they'd go out because it was raining so hard. But the girls insisted that these people had come to see them and they didn't want to let them down. There is fun footage of their manager-no less-on stage before they went on with a broom trying to clear some of the water off of the stage. It is epic seeing these teens perform under these harsh conditions. Karate, Download, 2016: ua-cam.com/video/qXF94RGYEmw/v-deo.html
As I am late to the comments party, I'll only say, thank you for this long reaction video. Pretty much evrything else was already mentioned by other commentors. Keep on diving down the Foxhole.
16:10 So the short version? Yes, THAT is the Kami Band. BabyMetal has had quite a few musicians join over time. You'll know the skeletons when you see them, which isn't often anymore. When BabyMetal tours outside Asia, they are joined by the Kami Band (West), which are easily recognized by the helmet type masks they wear. Edit: There is one other version of this song. There is a very rare YuiBanger out there.
Also, you need to go and see them live. The North American tour is over, but I suspect they may be back next fall. They have a spring tour in Europe for 2025, so there is a chance. They usually take a couple months off between tours, which would line them up to go out again in late July or early August. The last two American tours began in August and go through to November. Keep an eye on their website.
Amazing reaction. Despite the technical difficulties. 🤭 "Headbanger!" is their 3rd ever song release. It's essentially about a 15 year old girl, going to her first metal concert. And they change the lyric to "20 year old" for their 20th birthday. It's definitely one of their classic. In "Moabanger" video, there's clips from other show edited in, assuming to avoid copyright. Those clip have Momo in it. The Moabanger performance has other dancer named Kano. And yes, Babymetal now has the weapon of Momo growls. But It's not gonna be a all the time thing since Momo's role is mostly a dancer and chanting vocals. But I'm sure they'll sprinkle it here and there. Each Babymetal member is a great singer. Their backup dancers included. One of them, Riho, is now a solo artist. Kano, is in a J-Pop group called "@onefive". Anyway, seems like you have a list to go through, so I'll wait for those. Enjoy!!! 🦊🦊🦊
Great Job Shade-Metal!!!🤘🦊🤘 Not only are your reactions entertaining, you seem knowledgeable about music in general. Not many reactors have insight into vocal technique, and certainly don't know that a bass drum gallop is a bit tricky to play (at first). . . .in a future reaction please give us a little background on you. Speaking of which, ignore the short guide as the comments have already taken you further along than that. If you do a guide it should be a more comprehensive (longer) one. Thank you for sharing your journey. Kitsunes UP!🤘🦊🤘
Thank you! I have a very mild musical background. Nothing extensive or notable, but I’m the kind of person that when I am fascinated with a topic I learn everything I can about. 🦊🤘
What Su is whispering is koko kara kiero! Koko is here. Kara is from. Kiero is the command form of kieru to disappear. It means Disappear from here! Earlier she said crybabies. Crybabies disappear from here! The way they say night of her 15th birthday is cute. 15 is juugo. They say it ichiho. One five literally. It's cute because ichigo is strawberry.
Great reaction(s) Mate.Thnx. Maybe is time fot KARATE. -Official MV -KARATE (live UK Download 2016) -Karate feat.Metalverse (PIA Arena 2023 Live) Eng Subs Have a nice day 🙂 🤘🦊
Haaaa! Almost one BABYminute! Feels like actual one minute)))). If you really want to check out the drummer work try Road of Resistance - another iconic old stuff, never fading. It was written with help of Sam Totman and Herman Lee of Dragon Force. All that song is a total workout for any kind of musician. And of course one of the most recognizable visual images of BABYMETAL. Also Rondo of Nightmare with Kami band intro (Live at Budokan) is a true masterpiece. Great reaction, raw and fair. Best type of it. Pet Islay from me. Love dogs, they,re faithful. I`ve had a Scottish shepherd (Collie).
We're going to have to put on a neck brace after watching 1 hour of Headbanger hahaha. I liked this video format, bringing together several performances in one. I always prefer live performances as they are more cinematic, beautiful and attractive to me. Moa is very cute, beautiful and funny. In addition to dancing well, she can also sing and that is incredible. Momo stole the show with her throaty sound. She is very talented and has a charming smile. From the song Headbanger, Moa and Momo's performance are my favorites. Video: 14:27 Islay: Come on man, I want to sleep! 40:25 It never stops being funny. 41:44 Moa screamed so loud that Islay moved hahaha. 45:38 Islay: Hello everyone, leave a like and subscribe to the channel! Now I'm going to take a nap... 53:58 You'll need to reset several times listening to Babymetal hahaha. A big comment for a big video hahaha. I really liked it, congratulations! And see you soon... 🦊🤟
Yes if theyare the Babybones they are not real. But in this concert they had for three songs the Kami Band . A clear example how they had to stretch their Budget. That zhey had to rent the Ksmi Band for Songs and a year later for weeks.
4 great performances of Headbanger, but 1997 version is still top for me, but i do have a lump in my throat at the microphone handover . You mentioned Su's death stare you have not seen Su go full Goddess mode yet ❤ try watching Su doing Headbanger at Legend Metal Galaxy show or Distortion at Legend Metal Galaxy . you want to see her at full power 😮😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
By the way, you need to watch this before doing any guide: "BABYMETAL Death" (Legend 1997 with CC, without spoilers): ua-cam.com/video/VE34mRpi6Qk/v-deo.html
@@ShadeReactsLive Yeah... nahhh... this video first for sure. The guide spoils what they do in the video. And it's better to watch it without any additional context... and funnier (for us). 🤭
Apologies in advance for any random edits or muted audio. Had to re-upload this 4 times due to copyright issues. BUT WE ARE LIVE. My most requested song so far! HOLY SMOKES MOMO!!!
No worries. You're now part of THE ONE. 🤘🦊🤘
The 1997 version was not the end of the show. For that show the end was BabyMetal Death which will leave you speechless
No worries dude, glad you are pushing through the pain in the ass of editing and re uploads. Hopefully it gets better over time and you learn the tricks and methods to the UA-cam life, I didn't stick with it long enough to give good advice.
On a side note, we really think you should do Babymetal Death from the Legend 1997 show soon, it's a real mind blower. After that you should do the Guide by A Fox Song we've mentioned a few times. It spoils Babymetal Death a little though, hence why you should do that video soon. Thanks!
Hell yeah dude! Nothing like a Babymetal quad-feature! 😂.
53:41: Meet “Momozilla”, and then she turns right back into “Princess Peach”. (Peach is pronounced like “momo” in Japanese).
I see almost 100 comments so I’m sure all the tidbits are already mentioned, lol. I’ll include a brief on the band, to help with any confusion:
*2010:* Formation, and use of “Baby Bones”, actors in skeleton onesies.
*2012:* Kami Band East backed Babymetal for encores only.
*2014:* Kami Band East becomes Babymetal’s full backing band for all live shows.
*2019:* Kami West (4 Americans) added to assist with touring. Both Kami East and West now wears black robes and masks.
*2023:* Kami East plays their last show in Jan, Kami West becomes sole backing band for Babymetal in Apr 2023.
*For Legend 1997:* First 9 of 14 songs played with “Baby Bones” with backing tracks. Your 1st Megitsune live was from this set. Last 5 song for the encore played with the real Kami Band, as seen in this reaction.
*Suggestions highlighting the band:*
_Rondo of Nightmare (Budokan 2014):_ Su-metal solo preceded by Kami East solos.
_YAVA! (Legend MM):_ Kami west solos + amazing song. Use For the Fox God channel for full version that doesn’t cut the band solos.
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Yeah The One jumped on this video quick it seems! I’m doing my best to respond to everyone that I can!
The fact that peach is pronounced as Momo in Japanese is far too fitting for Momoko 😂
@ Haha, even Babymetal kinda made fun of it. In the “lore” video right before Headbanger, they showed a giant “peach” (looking like a giant butt) “being lifted” in the metal village, then a big metal baby (momo) was born 🤣
One of their most classic songs! The song is about a girls first metal concert and the way it change her world. Nothing will be the same!
I think it's time for the guide LET'S GOO
You can't avoid all spoilers in the guide, but I do think BABYMETAL Death from Legend 1997 (ua-cam.com/video/3quj2og0URM/v-deo.htmlsi=TbUy8exVX-xnQBwI - w/ subtitles) is a must before seeing the guide. That's the one you probably don't want spoiled.
I agree its time
@@akumukitsune91 Very good point, BMD from L97 is mindblowing, he certainly needs to see it soon, then the guide.
I`d say BMD and Road of Resistance are must seeing before.
Drummer Hideki Aoyama is the son of a known drummer in Japan, Jun Aoyama, who passed away in 2013. He also lost his younger brother drummer Aoyama Yuk. Quote from Hideki Aoyama: I will be inheriting the will of Yuki and my father, who were both drummers and showed love for their work.
Jun Aoyama was a master of the drums, and that is a title that not just anyone earns. He could play the dozens of traditional Japanese drums on an epic level.
His son Hideki brought his father's towel (that he was using during his concerts) to the shows in 2014. You can see the towel hanging on a stand next to Hideki's drum set.
Momo is the new secret weapon of BABYMETAL. Has the most adorable clean voice, and can go harsh "showing her fangs" as she calls it. This is not the only song she does that on. She also has a live performance of Meta Taro from the second show of this same concert event where she does very distinct harshes in the first half of the song before Su takes over to finish (Legend MM is Momo's 2-day birthday show event, last day of 20, first day of 21).
She has harshes in RATATATA, and for live performances of Metali during her part, they added a harsh vocal section for her as well (in addition to that whole section being a showcase of her ability to change her voice like a voice actress). A lot of the live performances backtrack her, but its very clearly her in the backtrack each time. She has a very distinct growl. See if you can find it in between all of Electric Callboy's growls in RATATATA, its there I promise, at least twice.
There is even debate on whether she is layered in for the harshes at times in the new collab song Bekhauf. Keep an ear out, because while they will likely use this relatively sparingly, its a dimension they never had before last year.
Edit to add: To answer the height question: BABYMETAL is tiny. Ive seen them live 8 times, up close near or at barricade each time. It is mind boggling how small Su and her thin frame really are. Moa is 5'0, Su is 5'1ish, and Momo is 5'3 but they also wear really thick soles on their boots to make them seem taller, as well as their outfits themselves make them look bigger, but these are very small petite women. Look at Su's shoes sometime, its actually laughably hysterical how she has nearly 2 inch risers in her heels to make her look bigger than Momo, who is by far the largest member, in plain clothes backstage photos meeting other bands its very obvious how much "illusion" goes into their appearance on stage. And yes, they do dance in Doc Martens.
Whenever they come out on stage and walk past the West Kami guitarist Chris Kelly at stage right, its plainly obvious just how small they really are. The man absolutely towers over them. He is about our height.
Great quadruple reaction. 'Headbanger' is about a girl going to her first concert on her 15th birthday, but it is also a sort of coming of age thing. 15 is when compulsory education ends in Japan, so she is taking that first big life decision - further education, start a career, something else perhaps.
She is realising that she will never be considered a child again, those first 15 years passed by so quickly and life will never be the same, so she is etching this special night of her 15th into her heart so she will never forget.
It is not biographical - they recorded this song when Su was still only 14, but I'm sure she could relate.
At shows on or near their own 15th birthdays in 2014 Yui (in Paris) and Moa (in Cologne/Koln) were each handed the mic and stand ceremoniously by Su half way through the song and they each took over the lead vocals for the second half (only fancam videos exist for both those shows).
As you saw, the same thing happened at the Legend M show in 2019 for Moa's 20th birthday (the real coming of age to becoming an adult in Japan - the third girl was the Avenger Kano, not Momo) and again at Legend MM in March earlier this year the night before Momometal's 21st she took the lead and "showed her fangs"..
The neck brace in the official video is an homage to X Japan's drummer, pianist and main composer Yoshiki who has needed several surgeries on his neck having damaged it headbanging.
They have used the neck brace a lot in their lore and in many live performances. They have even had at least 4 concerts (Legend Corset (neck brace) in 2012, their first solo show held at Rock-May-Kan in Tokyo where they debuted this song, Budokan Red Night in March 2014 and both nights at Tokyo Dome in 2016) where everybody in the audience had to wear a neck brace.
The girls were so impressed with the guy doing the headbanging in this video that they named him Hedoban Kami (god of headbanging).🤘🦊🤘
@@Grington300 well shoot, hopefully my crude photoshop of the neck brace in the thumbnail isn’t taken as offensive to Yoshiki.
How long have you been following the group? You always have the most insightful information!
@@ShadeReactsLive No, I think you'll be fine.
I can't remember exactly, I think since maybe 2015-16. I pass on what I've learned from more knowledgeable people than me.
This is the perfect order to watch Headbanger. 👏
What about slipping in the night of 15 mix version at the 1997 concert after Su's version, as a headbanger related break from all that headbanger.
I think you've ventured far enough into the Foxhole that it's time for you to experience Babymetal Death. It's the closing song of the Legend of 1997 concert 🦊🤘✝️🙏
Maybe do 'Babymetal Death' from PIA arena 2023 first. The crowd is really on point in this one, even more than usual.
Then the one from 'Legend 1997' (it is the closing song for the concert the second 'Headbanger' was from).
Legendary Goddess Su.
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Great reactions! The Seishun 18 Ticket is a special discount ticket for local trains in Japan. "Seishun" literally means "blue spring," which usually refers to youth or adolescence. Japanese high schoolers graduate at 18. So, the ticket is mainly for youngsters who want to travel in Japan with a reasonable fare, and I believe some college students still use it for their trips. The 15-year-old girl in this song used this ticket to go to her first metal concert. By the way, the ticket was originally meant for young people, but older adults can still buy and use it.
素晴らしいリアクション！あなたと見るBABYMETLはいつもとても楽しいです。
Thank you! 🙏 🦊🤘
The crowd notices every change of any band member. They are all amazing but we can always tell when someone new is playing in the Kami Band.
DANG 4 VERSIONS IN ONE 🎉
Grab a coffee and hangout :D haha
@@ShadeReactsLive 👍👍👍👍Quadruple awesomeness!!! Suggest you do "Babymetal - Headbanger Night of 15 mix (Legend 1997)(2013) Eng Subs" then "Babymetal - Death (Legend 1997)(2013) Eng Subs" as they are related and tell the story of Su's transition from a Jpop idol to SU-METAL. 🦊 🖖❤
I appreciate this, tho. lol
Nice reactions. Su's death stare could stop a charging, Rhino. Su love to dance and when she hands over the mic Su has no problem getting to just dance. And she really cuts loose. And yes, they do scream during this song. Moa really tried hard to do her best Su impersonation but as folks will tell ya. Moa has to be Moa, and she cracks that dimple smile of hers and you can her the crowd cheer when it happens too. Momoka instead of trying to do what Su does. She shows Babymetals new fangs and makes the song all her own. I was pulling for Momoka to become a new member of Babymetal especially when she became the last remaining avenger. She was on point with Su and Moa. I gotta say she earned that job. In all my years I don't recall anyone else doing that. If somebody knows someone who did that, please let me know. This song is pure fire live too. When you're there in person you feel it. Crowd participation is mandatory at a Babymetal concert. They believe their songs aren't complete until the audience joins in. Babymetal off stage are around 5" tall. On stage they can be seen from space. Their stage presence is amazing. Moa's birthday is July 4th. Su's just past on Dec 20th and Momoka's birthday is in March. She became the new member of Babymetal right after her birthday, so we missed this performance for her 20th birthday which is what you got to see for Moa's performance. 20 is a big deal in Japan. and so is 15. But we did get to see Momoka perform this for her 21st birthday making it unique in that way as well. Babymetal is the definition of Juxtaposition. The foxhole is deep and full of surprises.
Good job remembering the history and faces that early into your journey!
I can't even imagine how much fun it must have been for a 14 year-old girl to aim a smoke-gun at a crowd of (I think) 8.000 people cheering at them. I'm 51, and I know it would make me happy. I was wondering whether you would remember to pay attention to the whispered part during the live show, knowing it would surprise you. :-) I love that part! I also enjoy watching Su dance and pulling her imaginary twin tails. She is an incredibly food dancer, too.
Momoko always likes to do things a little differently, so she uses an extra cutesy voice, sings more staccato, and also... growls. Yes that came as a surprise to us as well. So far it has only been short screams, but who knows what the next album brings. (Personally, I hope they are not going to overuse it)
BTW, at some point of your journey I expect you to use BABYMETAL to lure your wife into Metal. :-)
Ha! I’d love to have my wife get into Metal, but that may be a losing battle 😂 maybe Babymetal will be the turning point for her
@@ShadeReactsLive Making metal music that non metal fans can/want to listen to is one of their stated goals when they started. Especially young women. Unless your wife only likes country music (I'm in Fort Worth so I understand that one) then there should be a song or two she might vibe to. Good luck!
Just cought up with your Babymetal reactions and I can instantly tell you're a fan and part of THE ONE. Have fun with the songs and the fans and commenters are truly the soul of Babymetal because they have given us their hearts. Any song you choose next, you won't regret or expect. Kitsune up 🤟🦊🤟
Babymetal is not a cult...but if our Queen commands, we will not hesitate. #Suzuka
Su's death stare is very famous in the fandom lol you noticed!
Just wait until he sees Akatsuki. : )
Owh yeah,, one hour, have more time to have fun 🤘🦊😁
#notacult
Moa could easily lead her own group or even be a solo artist, but she said she has no desire to do so. She's says she's perfectly happy with her role in BM🦊🤘
Great reaction!
One Hour of headbanger? Sign me up! Yes, we love Queen Su. "Hedoban hedoban" is what Yui and Moa are saying, which translates to headbang headbang. "I wonder if it's gonna be very noticeable when it switches." OH yeah, lol. Moa-chan put everything she had into that scream. She can't help that she is smol. I really enjoy Su's little "you got this" nod to Momo. You're look when Momo growls is priceless. Yes, that is her.
If no else mentioned it. After Yui left, the "third" girl did not have a microphone until Momo became the new OFFICIAL third member.
Yes this is the real Kami band. They are dressed as spirits, not skeletons. The skeletons (BabyBones) are pretty obvious. It was BabyBones on the Megitsune you watched from this show.
Tiny humans giant voices! Excellent video of course! I love how Momo truly made the song her own! Her actual "normal" voice is a lot deeper, she definitely turned the kawaii up to 11 for her solo part!
I wasn't around yet for the era after Yui, but I heard sad stories and even saw an interview in a magazine where Moa thought about quitting because she felt she was working hard but not feeling the love from the fans. A few times I heard folks threw a cup or whatnot at whatever Avenger was dancing in Yui's spot. Speaks volumes as to the emotional resilience of Su and Moa, I believe, to keep going. I entered the fandom right before their first show back after two years, and I got to vicariously live through the PIA shows where Momo was announced and cried.
They are whole again, and it shows in their happiness on stage! Knowing their history and troubles made it all the more special when my wife and I got direct attention from Moa in Dallas haha. Such a special group. Momoko was exactly what they needed! ❤❤❤
I should request my favorite song for you to do soon! Ijime Dame Zettai. Live at Sonisphere 2014 to begin! And there's a PIA one also!
If you want the best Kami Band performance, do "Rondo of Nightmare with Mischiefs of Metal Gods Intro".
When the Legend MM shows were announced everyone knew that Momobanger was coming. That's why it's gotten so many views 🦊🤘
So fun watching you go through Babymetal performances, thank you! One funny commonality is the "this is my favorite song" comment, it doesn't really change - how often the song is so new/different/excellent that the discovery of it makes it a new favorite.
Legend 1997 concert, even if it is just for yourself as a fan, is worth watching from the first moment of the operatic introduction through the last moment when the lights go down. It is Su-Metal's 16th birthday party, and one of the most epic concerts ever performed in any genre, any venue, any time (obviously my opinion, but it is what it is). It is formatted as a rock opera, from start to finish telling the story of Suzuka Nakamoto abandoning her life as an aspiring J-Pop singer to become an emissary of Babymetal's mythical fox-god of metal.
@@rrahl someone else also commented this.. apparently I’ve said every song is my favorite 😂🤷🦊🤘
Night of 15 in the original. Night of 20 for their 20th birthdays. Moa's version is from her 20th birthday. 15 is when you graduate from "high school" in Japan so it is like 18 in the US. The story is about a 15 year old girl going to her first metal concert. The train tickets, the venue, the metalheads with long black hair, etc.
hell yeah!! 4 versions in one video? That's what I'm talking about 🤘🦊
@@gi-metal LFG 🦊🤘
They are pretty tiny. Su - 5'2", Moa - 5', Momo - 5'3"
Su's Dad was a Punk Rocker in the 90's and has the same death glare. She learned that every time he yelled at her as a little kid. Those are Doc Marten boots, and they trash them but you can't get better.
Thanks for this reaction.
The holding the of the nose is the 'crybabies' part, I don't know what the literal translation is in Japanese. And yes the long black hair is when they hold the pigtails.
Yes, that is Su-metal killing it when she just turned 16, she had basically fully developed her 'death stare' as it's often called.
Fans know when this song is gonna be performed on a smaller stage, because the mic. stand is on the floor in the back. 🙂
Yes, Yuimetal, Moametal, and Momometal wear Dr. Martens, the reason is when Babymetal got started in the early days, because Moametal performed to hard to children's shoes, she would break them. What is also cool is how when on tour, they take a moment to headbang with the crowd, if you remember the Kingslayer performance, they did full body headbang that is what they do. They go hard.
Momometal wanted to do something special to make the contrast the most, she sure did. In an interview Babymetal ladies called it Momometal's 'fangs'.
@@autohmae this is so cool. All of it! I wear cowboy boots and can’t wait to take them off after simply WALKING lmao they are simply elite humans. 🤘🦊
After a decade, we pretty much all end up knowing a lot of their songs lyrics.
Amazing reaction, keep it up!
Awesome multiple reaction, thanks!
I can't pick a favorite but if I'm forced to, I'd pick the "Momobanger". I wish I had been there in the crowd... wait, I was there! 🤣
It's funny when you think that Momoko, when she was still in Sakura Gakuin, said she would like to join juonbu (SG's heavy music club aka BABYMETAL). And then, a few years later, Su and Moa themselves were worshiping her in their knees in front of 17k people during two concerts held to celebrate her 21st birthday. Nothing can beat that.
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Its fate 🦊🤘
Also, I’m very jealous you were there! That must have been incredible
@@ShadeReactsLive It was an amazing experience and not only for the shows. It was my very first time in Japan and I got the opportunity to meet in person several other fans, including some commenters here in YT. That was very cool. 😊
Obviously, I took the opportunity to go sightseeing quite a bit for three weeks.
@@ShadeReactsLive Momoko worked hard since 2019 as an Avenger. She totally deserved it. The most impressive thing is the way she has evolved since she became an official member in April 2023.
Well, I'm sure you are already aware of the "controversy" with Yui leaving and some fans (of her) quitting and then hating on Momoko for irrational reasons. We call them "yuibros".
If you really want to see the OG Kami Band, you must watch "Rondo of Nightmare w/Kami Band Intro" from the 2014 Budokan show!!
And No, those are not Army Boots..LoL!! Those are Doc Martens!!
Put your Kitsune UP!!
Momometal is truly a treasure of BabyMetal. Someone once commented a long time ago: "Are those two backup dancers important?". After Yuimetal left, fans replied: "They are very important. Only one girl left, and fans have been sad for several years." Fans know they are more than just backup dancers. They are all very important to BabyMetal. Thanks for your great reaction.
@@dingjk5630 I agree, they all have their strengths and BM wouldn’t work long term without all three
So far you are my favorite Babymetal reacter 🙂
@@lppsychogamer really?? Thank you! I literally have no idea what I’m doing 😂😂🦊🤘
@@ShadeReactsLiveThat's what makes it more real. We can tell your reactions are not fake. It shows.
I reccomend the song Papaya if you want mor of a upbeat catchy song to listen to!
I have liked the upbeat, and the more powerful songs equally so far! I’ll check it out
_Hedoban hedoban_
_Ban ban ban ban_ 🦊🤘🛐
Yeah you did it, amazing journey!!! I have easily watched 100 reactions of Headbanger but no one dared to do 4 in a row, kudos to you!!!
As much as Yui will be missed and loved forever, Momo is a perfect addition. She hasn't tried to fill Yui's shoes (boots actually) but is wearing her own, and being phenomenal at it. The only "metal" thing they wouldn't do, the heavy growling, now they have it with Momo, which is amazing.
I bet you are going to say "this is my favorite song" a few more times yet ;)
Karate is a fantastic song (as always). They kill it live (as always) but the MV is really gorgeous to watch too.
Babymetal has more "essential" songs, I'll dare to suggest some (most of them have been suggested by other fellow commentators)
-For the full display of glory of the Kami Band, "Rondo of Nightmare (with mischief of gods intro)"
-For the perfect performance and crowd control off the charts "Road of Resistance (Live in Japan)"
-For the heaviest and darkest and "metalest" thing imaginable, "Babymetal Death, Legend 1997"
-For witnessing history on the making, "Ijime, Dame, Zettai (Sonisphere 2014)", which is when the metal world knew about three little Japanese girls making metal
-For the most beautiful and touching live performance, "The One (Official)"
-Finally, the two first MV's they released "Doki Doki Morning" and "iine" (with double ii) are a real blast, and iine is probably their craziest song ever (and that's a lot to say)
Neverthless, you can never go wrong with Babymetal. Keep enjoying the journey and let us enjoy with you. Kitsunes up!!
PS: Your beautiful dog seems really stressed there, you should check on her 😂
@@MrFerperro my dog just has “resting stressed face” she can’t help it 😂
Great reaction, thank you! Looking forward to the next one! 🦊🦊🦊
Thanks!
Это моя любимая песня этой группы и каждая ее версия по своему прекрасна
Hehehe. Great reaction! As usual the Kitsune gang has descended and explained almost everything. So here's a random one- the "something stinky" comment you made is accurate. That part of the lyrics, Su is telling everyone lameo who would get in their way to get out. The pinching of the nose and waving is like Moa and Yui saying "you stink!"
Yes we all love all the musicians. And we know who they are and they are more prominent in the live shows (not the video but the actual live shows). This is Hideki Oyama (sp?). He has solos in a couple of song intros.
Hideki Aoyama👍
nice reaction Shade-Metal, now these four versions are iconic as anything they do, but just yesterday the most heartwarming version came across my feed and that version is the MV with the girls commentary a few years after the fact, it is so cute listening to them talk about filming the video and how they felt at the time, it was part of a series they did, where they sat down to watch their first five MVs and comment their memories of filming those early MVs, pure gold. Now a key difference between a few of the versions, in December of 2017, SU turned 20, so she changed the words, "Night of My 15th year" to "Night of My 20th year" but just for the actual 20th birthday shows, the rest of the time they do the original lyrics.
Knew you would enjoy all of these versions. Can't go wrong with doing Karate either. The live version for that you'll want to do is likely going to be the d(r)ownload 2016 version. The audio for that specific version isn't the best but still good, however, the story behind it is what matters most about that one. Of course they kill it like they do with all of their live shows. Off this reaction, you'll really love the song they did with Tom Morello. Which the name of that song is Metali. When you get around to doing Road of Resistance, it's almost a must to do the Live in Japan version, just make sure to completely finish the video when you do, do that one.
Try to another song from babymetal live like rondo of nighmare live budokan there's drum and guitar solo or road of resistence live japan
A one hour quad Headbanger reaction? Hell yeah! Great reactions! Your attention to detail and remembering names is great. I've seen too many reactors go multiple videos and not remember names. Speaking of Su-metal and her stare. It is known as her Death Stare or Glare and it is awesomely ferocious. There is another great example in the 2014 Budokan Black Night version of Akatsuki. It is a Su solo so I hope you check it out. The Moa version is called a Death Smirk. You may have seen it in her Headbanger version. She is the Angel of Love so she can't make mean faces unless you mess with her sisters maybe, lol. Looking forward to more. Kitsune Up!
HELL YEAH
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like how you did four versions but sadly you missed one version that will definitely surprise you more. you had said you liked dub step so Babymetal did Headbanger with dub step. Su is not singing. she purposely makes you see she is not singing but it is too cool. this song opened the 1997 show where you watched the first live version. ua-cam.com/video/OWggmY2BDhE/v-deo.htmlsi=dMahJReAMijytRcQ this is the dub step version. even if you don't react live to it, it is a good song to listen to. it is long because of the opening but you will like it i am sure.
@@raycollins511 I know 😩 I didn’t realize this until all the comments told me about it afterwards.
A Headbangerthon!.
Look at Su's face where you paused it at 21.30. If you were a samurai, and an opponent removed their helmet and stared at you like that, would you think it time to yield and start bowing, or would you have a go and find out the hard way what the song Babymetal death is about?
great reaction, all the versions have the stamp of each of the girls, but without a doubt Momo's version stands out a lot, its gutturals are incredible. I will always say Momo is the best thing that could have happened to BM to return to the top.
OOOH YEAH ! Can't wait for this one !... but i have to x_x
One of my favorite BM songs. So good live too. Thanks for the reaction. Great vid.
Edit: Also, Momo's is my favorite Headbanger version, but I am biased because I went to Japan for Momo's birthday shows, and it was amazing. Great set lists both nights. They played a lot of their hits of course, but some deeper cuts that they don't play often were mixed in also.
39:54 is double kill. Hearing Moa singing and watching Su dancing.
More than decade watching BabyMetal I still questioning "what kind of girls got those achievements in music industry"
I was not expecting seeing Su do the dance so well!
@ShadeReactsLive as someone who know BabyMetal for decade is satisfying to watch Su Dance.
MOMOMETAL was not born until March 2003. So this was the original 3 consisting of SU-METAL, YUIMETAL, and MOAMETAL
Great reaction, looking forward to the rest.
In early videos you might see "musicians" dressed in clothes (with masks) with skeletons painted on it.
Excellent video man, really enjoyed this, your journey is great to watch dude. I had to start typing this as soon as Su's first Death Stare gave you goosebumps, this is totally normal man, Queen Su is a stage general and a total badass. I gotta say......I've watched like 100's of BM reactions and yours are very genuine and are seriously enjoying this Foxhole adventure. Many reactors are still great but you are really absorbing the info and details of BM and reading through a bunch of our comments and we appreciate it sir. Moa's version is really touching and makes you grin ear to ear when she starts singing, the crowd goes wild and Moa can't help but smile with joy, so so good. Dude, I told you Momo would blow your mind. You should have seen the fanbase blow up big time after this performance, BM has non backing tracking growls? I was so floored and couldn't believe it, oh and here is a bonus tidbit for you, there is more you will discover too! Their manager Kobametal made the comment about Momo during an interview before this show, "Momo has yet to show her fangs".
I'm going to share this video and your channel with a fairly large BM fangroup I'm in on Facebook called "Babymetal Fans World". About 40k members that is really active with some amazing people I have made friends with all over the world, maybe join up and you can enjoy lots of stories of what BM means to many fans! Keep the videos coming sir, I'm here for them all!
In Babymetal lore the Kamis are spirits sent by the Fox God to act as guardians to the girls as they bring a new kind of metal to the world
@@icarushedoban3536 I love this
"Something is smelly" The folks in the moshpit stink. 😂 People tend to get smelly after being at a festival or queueing before a show all day then standing and moshing in a sea of people under the hot sun or in a poorly air conditioned building. The song is about a 15-year-old girl going to her first metal concert. For their 20th birthday shows, they changed the lyrics to "night of my 20."
The most common drummers for Babymetal are Hideki Aoyama (he played most shows from 2013 to 2023) and Anthony Barone (he came with the Western Kami band for the 2019 US and 2020 EU tours and played all shows since March 2023).
The words translated will explain many of the dance moves. It isn't about any smell, it is them telling crybabies to leave if they can't handle being in the mosh pit crowd. Also, the translation for the whisper part is after she says all crybabies must disappear, and it is the Japanese word for 'disappear' is what the whispered part is.
I've seen a few people now suggesting the guide, but I highly recommend BABYMETAL Death Legend 1997 before the guide, because, well, spoilers!
I think it's time for the guide 🤔🦊
You did this so fuckin well. It's awesome that you were able to see all of these historic moments all together, since they have all been released at this time. Watching the history of BM, and I appreciate your takes. Glad you noticed that Freddy Mic stand nod. Your right about the Kami band members; The Skele suits are acting, the Ghosts are real, and the Masks are real. The Masks in the newest live performances (2019?) are the "The Kamis From the West" and are American artists. Welcome to this crazy Rabbit Hole. I can't wait to see more. #notacult
@@ShiroIchiro #bestcultever 😂🦊🤘
My suggestion would be to go for "Doki doki morning" . This is their "first" song. If you search you will find their first public apperance in some kind of internal talent show. Full playback ofc. They were really young with improvised outfits.. Then look for later live performance. And for the end search for video from Japan where they perform with "multiverse". What's that? They have backup dancers in case some girls got sick. And in that case those girls form "shadow" Babymetal and took over.
ua-cam.com/video/PUC4UC-L4TA/v-deo.html
(here is with Metalverse)
BTW: If you look deeper you might find even stranger setups (not sure for what song i saw it). For example 5 performers instead 3.
Momo - 5'3"
Su - 5'2"
Yui - 5'1"
Moa - 5'0" (But never ever call Moa small) lol
@@ChrisB_1982 my wife is smaller than her, I totally get it
New babymetal fan! You love to see it 🦊🤘
YUIMETAL left BABYMETAL in late 2018 do to health reasons. MOMMETAL became the 3rd member on 04/02/2023.
ahh... me too I believed so, and remembered my teenage and her by Suzuka. But actually she is very quiet and low-key in Japanese girls, also silly!! LOL. maybe Suzuka is in the corner of a used bookstore so no one can find her, only Rocky can do.
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オリジナルの歌詞は…
15の夜を忘れはしない
MOAMETAL
MOMOMETAL
それぞれのバージョンでは…
20歳の夜を忘れはしない
に変えて歌っています。
MOAMETALバージョンは彼女の20歳の聖誕祭ライブで披露されました。
MOMOMETALバージョン彼女の20歳最後の夜のライブで披露されました。
2人の違いは、MOMOMETALは20歳の誕生日を過ぎてから正式なメンバーになりました。
だから、21歳の聖誕祭ライブ前夜に披露されました。
勿論、SU-METALの20歳の聖誕祭ライブバージョンもあります。
しかし、この日YUIMETALは急遽体調不良で出演しませんでした。
以後、彼女はファンの前に姿を見せることはありません。
Awesome! I get to practice my lip reading skills 👍
Nice reaction! I always enjoy the reactions to this song, especially Momo's version. 🤣🤣
@@DaniloSouzaReacts that was epic, and all of you kept that a well kept secret during all the suggestions haha
@@ShadeReactsLive But the fun is in the surprise.
In addition to all the suggestions I gave in previous videos, when you can, react to Doki Doki Morning from the BABYMETAL Returns show at Makuhari Messe, it's totally mindblowing. Although it might lose some of the fun if you watch Karate from PIA Arena first.
In the From Dusk Till Dawn video, I left two excellent suggestions.
@@ShadeReactsLive That´s the best part of it 😉 But: we were as surprised as you were, when she used her cutesy voice... NOBODY expected that! She´s a gem!
Delightful reaction even with the...unfortunate if understandable audio lapses. And again I was shocked to hear this was an hour long reaction. It really did not feel like that. One of the things that really impresses me is your attention to detail. I mean neck brace in the thumbnail, you so called it on the whispered "dis-a-peer, things like that. I chuckled when you said that cause I knew what was coming.
I haven't read your other comments here so I may duplicate some of what folks are saying. If so sorry. A very big band in Japan formed in the 80's is called X-Japan. They've really influenced Babymetal. Their drummer and founder Yoshiki once headbanged so hard he hurt his neck and had to wear a neckbrace for a while. So the neck brace is an homage to Yoshiki.
Nobody else has either confirmed this or shot it down so I'll mention it. A source I consider fairly credible said that BM are not chanting headbanger with a cute regional colloquialism. But according to this source are actually chanting to Hedoban-the Japanese god of metal.
Also BM's iconic side to side head bang motion was the creation of their choreographer Mikko Mizuno or Mikkometal. Mikko among other things did choreography for the 2020 Olympics opening ceremony held in Japan. The girls were so young when they started this there was a concern that the traditional headbang motion could hurt their young necks.
Except when it is an "official" live video do BM use studio audio for all the vocals. Which is why it's good to check first and if it's a pro shot live everything will be live. Babymetal's tracks can get pretty elaborate so there are a lot of backing tracks used to give the fully rich multi-layered performance their music deserves. But this is no WHAM situation with BM "mouthing" the lyrics. These ladies are for real. But you obviously get that.
One final suggestion-if you haven't already cranked it out. If you're going to do a medley of "Karate" the mv for this song is very good. And no comprehensive medley of "Karate" would be complete without: Karate Live at Download Festival 2016 (link will follow). This is the girls live in front of a crowd of 60,000 drenched metalheads. That years Download Festival, variously AKA Drownload and Downpour festival. The girls and the OG Kami's we're not even sure if they'd go out because it was raining so hard. But the girls insisted that these people had come to see them and they didn't want to let them down. There is fun footage of their manager-no less-on stage before they went on with a broom trying to clear some of the water off of the stage. It is epic seeing these teens perform under these harsh conditions. Karate, Download, 2016: ua-cam.com/video/qXF94RGYEmw/v-deo.html
"Mop-chan" 😄
"Mikiko"
Momo's growls followed by her baby voice are a gift.
I'm really hoping you go back to their Sakurin Gakurin days like SuMetal's graduation and other awesome stuff too. That'd be sick.
good reaction! i love it!
As I am late to the comments party, I'll only say, thank you for this long reaction video.
Pretty much evrything else was already mentioned by other commentors.
Keep on diving down the Foxhole.
16:10 So the short version? Yes, THAT is the Kami Band. BabyMetal has had quite a few musicians join over time. You'll know the skeletons when you see them, which isn't often anymore. When BabyMetal tours outside Asia, they are joined by the Kami Band (West), which are easily recognized by the helmet type masks they wear.
Edit: There is one other version of this song. There is a very rare YuiBanger out there.
Also, you need to go and see them live. The North American tour is over, but I suspect they may be back next fall. They have a spring tour in Europe for 2025, so there is a chance. They usually take a couple months off between tours, which would line them up to go out again in late July or early August. The last two American tours began in August and go through to November. Keep an eye on their website.
is this new kitsune ready for the guide yet ? it's only 40+ measly minutes: shorter that this video.
Amazing reaction. Despite the technical difficulties. 🤭
"Headbanger!" is their 3rd ever song release. It's essentially about a 15 year old girl, going to her first metal concert. And they change the lyric to "20 year old" for their 20th birthday. It's definitely one of their classic.
In "Moabanger" video, there's clips from other show edited in, assuming to avoid copyright. Those clip have Momo in it. The Moabanger performance has other dancer named Kano.
And yes, Babymetal now has the weapon of Momo growls. But It's not gonna be a all the time thing since Momo's role is mostly a dancer and chanting vocals. But I'm sure they'll sprinkle it here and there.
Each Babymetal member is a great singer. Their backup dancers included. One of them, Riho, is now a solo artist. Kano, is in a J-Pop group called "@onefive".
Anyway, seems like you have a list to go through, so I'll wait for those.
Enjoy!!! 🦊🦊🦊
Great Job Shade-Metal!!!🤘🦊🤘 Not only are your reactions entertaining, you seem knowledgeable about music in general. Not many reactors have insight into vocal technique, and certainly don't know that a bass drum gallop is a bit tricky to play (at first). . . .in a future reaction please give us a little background on you. Speaking of which, ignore the short guide as the comments have already taken you further along than that. If you do a guide it should be a more comprehensive (longer) one. Thank you for sharing your journey. Kitsunes UP!🤘🦊🤘
Thank you! I have a very mild musical background. Nothing extensive or notable, but I’m the kind of person that when I am fascinated with a topic I learn everything I can about. 🦊🤘
What Su is whispering is koko kara kiero! Koko is here. Kara is from. Kiero is the command form of kieru to disappear. It means Disappear from here! Earlier she said crybabies. Crybabies disappear from here!
The way they say night of her 15th birthday is cute. 15 is juugo. They say it ichiho. One five literally. It's cute because ichigo is strawberry.
BABY METAL🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥
34:35 be avare that lyrics for that song varies. It depends on ocasions. In most cases it is due to someones birthday.
At 26:48 you can see "happy birthday" written on Boh's head instead of the normal slash as it was su-metal 16'th birthday.
Great reaction(s) Mate.Thnx.
Maybe is time fot KARATE.
-Official MV
-KARATE (live UK Download 2016)
-Karate feat.Metalverse (PIA Arena 2023 Live) Eng Subs
Have a nice day 🙂
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Hmmm you were too close from the fox hole, RIP your soul and your life... Anymay welcome among us ! 🤟🦊🤟
Road of Resistance is a banger too imo !
Haaaa! Almost one BABYminute! Feels like actual one minute)))). If you really want to check out the drummer work try Road of Resistance - another iconic old stuff, never fading. It was written with help of Sam Totman and Herman Lee of Dragon Force. All that song is a total workout for any kind of musician. And of course one of the most recognizable visual images of BABYMETAL.
Also Rondo of Nightmare with Kami band intro (Live at Budokan) is a true masterpiece.
Great reaction, raw and fair. Best type of it.
Pet Islay from me. Love dogs, they,re faithful. I`ve had a Scottish shepherd (Collie).
我々同様、完全に弄ばれていますねｗ
狐の穴へようこそ🦊
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There's a Yui version of this song but unfortunately it's only a fancam. BTW the drummer's name is Hideki Aoyama
@@sxmx476 he is a BEAST
We're going to have to put on a neck brace after watching 1 hour of Headbanger hahaha.
I liked this video format, bringing together several performances in one.
I always prefer live performances as they are more cinematic, beautiful and attractive to me.
Moa is very cute, beautiful and funny. In addition to dancing well, she can also sing and that is incredible.
Momo stole the show with her throaty sound. She is very talented and has a charming smile.
From the song Headbanger, Moa and Momo's performance are my favorites.
Video:
14:27 Islay: Come on man, I want to sleep!
40:25 It never stops being funny.
41:44 Moa screamed so loud that Islay moved hahaha.
45:38 Islay: Hello everyone, leave a like and subscribe to the channel! Now I'm going to take a nap...
53:58 You'll need to reset several times listening to Babymetal hahaha.
A big comment for a big video hahaha. I really liked it, congratulations! And see you soon... 🦊🤟
Yes if theyare the Babybones they are not real. But in this concert they had for three songs the Kami Band . A clear example how they had to stretch their Budget. That zhey had to rent the Ksmi Band for Songs and a year later for weeks.
4 great performances of Headbanger, but 1997 version is still top for me, but i do have a lump in my throat at the microphone handover .
You mentioned Su's death stare you have not seen Su go full Goddess mode yet ❤
try watching Su doing Headbanger at Legend Metal Galaxy show or Distortion at Legend Metal Galaxy .
you want to see her at full power 😮😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼
By the way, you need to watch this before doing any guide: "BABYMETAL Death" (Legend 1997 with CC, without spoilers): ua-cam.com/video/VE34mRpi6Qk/v-deo.html
Some people are saying I have to watch the guide first, and so many people are saying I have to watch the “death at legend 1997” first.
@@ShadeReactsLive Yeah... nahhh... this video first for sure. The guide spoils what they do in the video. And it's better to watch it without any additional context... and funnier (for us). 🤭
Momo screaming is definitely a track, not sure about the singing itself