I also think Su-metal brings something unique/uncommon which adds something new, opens up a new path, Babymetal as a whole opened up a new path in music/metal.

@@autohmae I agree!

I agree with the Band Maid thing. That band is overloaded with talent…but her vocals ruin it for me. Not because she can’t sing, but because they don’t fit the music - IMO. All of their songs sound like 3 different songs crammed into one.

true, everyone can have an opinion

Joel needs to find some real bangers that feature the whole band if he's "introducing" someone to Babymetal. Maybe any of the recent PIA Arena performances, just saying.

Well he got a down vote from me for the exact reason you mention. If you're going to introduce someone to Babymetal. Give them the whole band for gosh sake. I love this performance but it is not a fair introduction to Babymetal.

@robote7679 Yup, and even if your are going to pick a Su Solo, Rondo of Nightmare would've been my first choice. 🤘🦊🤘

I wish our reactor would consider expanding his catalog of Babymetal songs to introduce people too. This obviously is just Su. Is that fair to Su, Babymetal or his guest to introduce this song as "Babymetal" when there are soooo many dynamite cuts featuring all the ladies?

@@robote7679 true, but Akatsuki is still a good song, there are so many potential entry points into Babymetal!

@@robote7679 introducing a singer to Babymetal by giving them Gimme Choco is less than ideal, this isn't a bad choice.

She won't ....cause she seems very feminist trashy

Yup. 3 songs

Thanks to auto-tuning, you can withstand as many shows as you like

@user-ii1ke9ex4u if she used auto tune you wouldn't hear her go flat every now and then. She's not perfect just very good.

She likes Hanabie

I agree.

Couldn't agree more. Don't tell someone "oh you've never heard of Babymetal so here you go" and then do a Su solo or Black Baby Metal. Babymetal is a trio so why not give your friends a proper introduction?

I went back and looked and Joel has a very, limited catalog of songs he shows to people. It's a shame really. And as much as I love Su this is a Su solo and not really a "Babymetal" performance. Don't know why he hasn't dug a little deeper, sigh.

I don't see any talent in Dilana Smith. I checked her stuff out. At her age she should just get a real job. Just my opinion though.

@@isitmeoryou2543 And not even any good at that

Could have gone with Momobanger, she does a pretty good growl.

@@r1learner178 This i kind of problematic for me. I think the original Babymetal with kids is the only really interesting concept. Almost all banger songs and performances are from this era IMHO, lets say 2010-2018. The time with only two members and a rotating third member I find almost uninteresting, although the banger performance of Papaya is an exception. When Momoko became a permanent member they are three again. But, they are not kids and they are not extremely good dancers. It does not feel fun either. The MV for Metali was a banger though. Very good. All this makes modern Babymetal not all that interesting for me. BTW - I saw them live in Stockholm as pre-band top Sabaton. Not all that exciting. Nice to have seen them though.

@@rolandkarlsson7072 The one I was referring to happened on 2 March 2024.

I totally agree. This is not a "Babymetal" song. This is a Su solo.Joel needs to expand his Babymetal catalog.

And if you're introducing someone to Babymetal...introduce them how about to the whole band. Something from the PIA Arena concerts for instance. Those are all fire.

She really liked Asami from Lovebites.

@@TheCyberMantis I watched these in a different order over a month ago as a member. It's confusing to me. I don't even remember what she said. I don't think she liked Saiki's voice and she hated the Maid costumes. But I think that video has disappeared.

GLIM SPANKY AND NOW MORE BANDS LIKE THEM ARE EMERGING.

@@user-le5hk1pl6j MAX?

"She really liked Asami from Lovebites." That says everything I need to know, she is the reason I don't listen to Lovebites.😏

She definitely doesn't after the song Joel introduced her by.

He said that she was in the twenties, maybe a bit more. I would say that this is quite near middle twenties.

Regarding Su's voice. She is, maybe on purpose for dramatic effect, being tense in this song. There are several death stares and other dramatic parts. Maybe, this drama and tenseness also is visible in the singing in a way Dilana could see? Or maybe she thought the tenseness showed lack of ability? Maybe?

I mean it's her opinion that she does not like Su's voice and she is obviously entitled to it. Not everyone likes that kind of high and "piercing" voice.

@@Tyyppl She also complained about bad technique. I thought it was that you meant. But, now I know.

@@rolandkarlsson7072Well Su was only 16 in this performance so wouldn't be surprised if there might have been some "bad" technique in her singing. I mean no one is perfect especially when they are young. But I really don't know enough about singing to say for sure if DILANA was just hearing things or if she was right.

Yes! or Idol type of singing and dancing... that's what they do, mixing JPOP/Idol with heavy metal.

Never heard another Japanese female vocalist with a sound like Su or as clean vocals . Floor exellent voice but tends to do one type of vocals . Epic loud operatic it is very impressive, but maybe it's the versatility of Su's vocals . Rember a lot of Su's solos she was a teenager 16 here . Floors had reached her maturity when their at their best . Su's are still getting to her full potential.

@@martinmetal7481 that just proves how little you have listened to Floor. She has been lead singer in three bands. Guested in at least ten. Written and performed a recent solo album and performed numerous covers from her home studio and on Dutch and German TV shows. Also speaks English, German, Dutch and Swedish fluently plus singing in Italian, Latin and Spanish. She also is a natural empath which means that she is able to truly convey the meaning of any song she sings. So get your facts right before making such a ridiculous remark.

@@clivematthews5296 You made the first ridiculous remark when you said "There are numerous Japanese female singers with the same pitch and tone and several sound cleaner than this."

@@Grington300 but I have listened to at least 15 female Japanese singers and could list several with more range and versatility than Su. Without the amazing backing band she would be okay at best. You obviously commented on Floor with little or no idea about her ability. I don't mind if you like kawaii performers but that was and is Su's main appeal.

@@clivematthews5296 Nonsense, none of them sound anything like her ... and more range and versatility? How many of them had a whole new genre formed around their vocal talents when they were 12 years old (she had no amazing backing band for the first 2 years and they only became the full time support after another 18 months ... she was 16 by then and the funding for the amazing band was provided only after and because she had attracted an audience nobody knew would exist)? How many of them can rap in one song, sing Bollywood/Indian style in the next, middle eastern style, Enka style, ballads, power metal, Latino, pop, and so many more styles and genres and be heard above the instrumentals of an amazing band ... all while doing bespoke choreographed dance? When the Kami Band first started they asked if they should do anything special or different - they were given one instruction - "Play as hard and as loud as you can, do not hold back because they are girls, do not hold back because they are Idols." When they played at the Tokyo Dome she was still only 18 and professional musicians who were there said what they achieved there was only possible because of the unique quality in her voice that meant her vocals carried and reached every corner even right at the furthest reaches of the Dome without any degradation in either volume or quality. When they played with Rob Halford from Judas Priest she matched him for power on his own songs. Vocal coaches and professionals have said how every word she sings is so clear and audible. You may have listened to 15 Japanese vocalists ... I suspect you haven't listened properly to Su-metal - and you saying her being a kawaii performer is her main appeal is proof of that. The kawaii aspect was never a big factor in my own enjoyment of BABYMETAL, it really was the unique quality of Su-metal's vocals and how she made me feel the emotion or meaning of what she was singing despite my not understanding a word of Japanese. I also made no comment at all about Floor.

Yeah if Joel is going to continue to introduce people to Babymetal he at least needs to play a song with the whole band in attendance. Definitely blew this one.

Don't worry brother i got you the reaction starts @ 4:11