Don't question her singing ability bro. She is one of the best singers in the world.

Ijime Dame Zettai at sonisphere 2014. Karate at Download 2016.

Their shows go 60-90 minutes and it's utter chaos from start to finish. Well worth the price of admission.

4:40 - Su is listed on the albums as 'vocals and dance' while Yui and Moa are listed as 'scream and dance'. Su is a gifted soprano with a range of C4 to G#4/5 and is very proud of her vocal ablities and works hard to practice breath control while dancing and singing - one of her exercises is to run full pelt on a treadmill, jump off and sing straight away. I could see you appreciated how swiftly she changed from dancing about to that sweet, tinkling tone at 6:03. She is only 16 here (in fact, this is on her 16th birthday and if you want to see what she gets for her birthday then you'll have to watch the closing number, Death, though you will have a few WTF? moments - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hpqPa5Rq19-uYaM.html ). Su is 22 now and her voice is one of the best in the Metal world. I saw them in Feb in Cardiff (44 years after I watched Sabbath play in the same city) and they were utterly brilliant.

Good reaction. There are a couple of recent performances of Headbanger that are so good, one from last year when Moa, one of the younger girls, had her 20th birthday and Su handed her the mic and stand half way through so she could take over lead vocals for the rest of the song. A perfect choice for you to see them at a festival in the UK where virtually nobody knew who or what they were would be 'Ijime, Dame, Zettai' (IDZ - 'Bullying, No More, For Ever) from Sonisphere 2014. This was their first major event outside of Asia, their Gimme Chocolate video had gone viral so the organiser moved them from the small side stage they were originally booked to play to open the main stage on Saturday morning instead. They were worried that nobody would come to see them, they were also worried because there had been some threats made on social media by elitists that they were prepared to throw bottles at this "gimmick band making a mockery of metal". They were only 16 and the other two had just had their 15th birthdays, in the UK for the very first time, they hardly spoke any English - they walked out on stage to face 50-60,000 UK metalheads waiting to see bands like Slayer, Iron Maiden and Metallica. They played 5 songs, this was the last of their set. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html

You have opened Pandoras Fox now my friend. The One will arrive soon with links that highlight the vocal power of our little queen. Enjoy.

"With the legendary long black hair gorgeously disordered, this crazy blooming flower will soon disappear. Now the time has come. I no longer hesitate. I tightly hold my discount railway tickets. To the east, to the west, to the south, to the north. Today I rush to the very front of stage center. On the left side, on the right side, standing up still, leaning back, jumping toward the stage, leaning over the fence, rolling over the crowd, and then all deeply headbanging. This special night of my fifteen I'll never forget. All the crybabies, get out of here! It'll never come again and it goes by so fast. I etch in my heart this special night of my fifteen." Hi Wolfeden! Good reaction! "Headbanger!" is a song about a girl going to her first metal concert on her 15th birthday. It's easily my favorite song on the first album. You want to see how overseas crows react to them? Alright, check these out: "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" - Live Sonisphere UK 2014 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html - Title translates to "Bullying, No good, Absolutely". This was their first big show in the west. They originally booked a small side stage however the organizers bumped them up to the main stage due to the buzz they were generating. The girls were scared that the UK metal heads would throw bottles at them. "KARATE" - Live Download UK 2016 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p752bJeDrL-pnas.html - Download initially didn't want to book BABYMETAL, so in 2015 DragonForce let them play with them on stage. Download booked them the following year and this is the result. "Distortion" - Live Download UK 2018 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fOCXiJaImsDLqok.html - 2018 was a pretty bad year for BABYMETAL. Mikio Fujioka who is one of the Kami Band guitarists passed away at the beginning of the year (stage left guitarist in this Headbanger video, the one playing the solo), and YuiMetal officially announced her departure from the group due to health reasons. Despite all this they still put on fantastic shows. The UK has been really good to BABYMETAL, Su (lead singer) has called it their second home. As part of their European tour at the beginning of this year they played 4 sold out shows in the UK.

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🤘 'Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!!' is about a girl attending her first heavy concert on her 15th birthday. Of course by the time Su was fifteen she was commanding a stage rather than attending concerts like the girl in the song. She actually recorded the song when she was 14. This concert was 'Legend 1997' on December 21st, 2013, celebrating Su's 16th Birthday. Even though that looked like the finale, it was followed by two more songs. It was part of a five song encore with the live Kami Band. The drummer was Hideki Aoyama. The bassist was BOH, and guitarists that night were Leda Cygnus and the late great Mikio Fujioka (RIP Ko-gami/Little god).

If you want to listen to the studio version of this song you could combine it with watching the official MV. Speaking of them at festivals... Their first big festival appearance in the west was at the 2014 Sonisphere Festival in the UK where they opened the main stage on the second day (IIRC). They were age 16 (lead singer) and barely 15 (backup singers, dancers) back then. There is a fancam of the whole gig, but the official channel has at least the last song of the set: *"Ijime, Dame, Zettai"* (Bullying, No, Absolutely) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html

HaHa, good analogy. Yeah they got the "I may be cute but I can tear your face off if I want too"... The little ones are the link to the crowd, they jump the crowd jumps. It is a great dynamic they got going on..

And that was another good reaction! Thanks! We usually appreciate the live versions for the stage presence, Su being amazing live, Kami Band, crowd interaction, less production, etc. but I read somewhere that is always good to compare that with the studio version just to listen to the song the way they created and wrote it. I have done that process and I ended up collecting the sound of live performances, basically Budokan's Black Night, Wembley, Legend S, etc. to make my personal playlist for each album (I'm currently working on Live at the Forum and Legend Metal Galaxy, BTW).

Just fyi, there's a live version of this song on an album. "Live at Budokan: Red Night Apocalypse". If you want to hear how she sound when her voice is fully featured, you could listen to this one, where it's just her and a piano: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLldmqVh3L_JfWQ.html Edit: Or maybe a full-on power ballad: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqqXpNJny8nQmY0.html

BxMxC live in Stockholm Sweden..... You'll be a believer in Su's voice after that.

Good reaction. I realised an ambition in February this year when I got to yell "Ki-e-ro!" with 1,900 other nutters when Babymetal played the legendary Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow. (It was my third BM show, but the first time I'd seen them do this song.) You're absolutely spot-on in your observations about the theatricality, the spectacle. The showmanship is definitely a large part of what makes Babymetal special. Japanese bands in general have not forgotten the art of entertainment, and Babymetal take that aspect to a very high level indeed. Obviously when they play a smaller venue like the Barrowland, they don't have all the bells and whistles (and gongs!) you see here, but they bring the musicianship, the costumes, the choreography, the interaction with the crowd, and the sheer exuberant joy of performance. If you want to see them playing at a UK festival, you really need to see Sonisphere 2014. It was a make-or-break moment for them: their first festival appearance in the west, in front of 50,000 people, most of whom were there to see Anthrax and Iron Maiden. People will ask you to watch Ijime Dame Zettai, and they're absolutely right, but I'm going to suggest something unorthodox. There are pro shots with great sound of two songs (of the five they played on that momentous day) and I think you should do them both to get a sense of the way the set unfolded. They are: Gimme Chocolate!! - Live at Sonisphere 2014 (2nd song of the set) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtJ9ddepp9LSZok.html Ijime, Dame, Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014 (5th and closing song) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html

This might be the cutest, most Brutal thing I've ever see❗❗. 🤩🤘🎸🔥😍💯

Cool relation but it gets way more crazy than that 🤪👍

We all love babymetal here my guy . They are very diverse , if you go down thaqt fox hole . Well recomended

I'm a 60 year old fart and I'd LOVE to be in that audience. That looks like some of the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

KIDS TV on LCD is Babymetal - Death (where they crucifix lead singer at cross :D )

in my opinion BM much better live , from the power of the Kami band to Su's vocals. they are definately a visual band from their incredible stage pressence , interaction/ reactions with the crowd..keep the reactions coming...enjoy the adventure

4:30 Check out the live version of megitsune to check for yourself ;)

One of thier best performances

Seen em live and it is epic.. Su is an amazing vocalist.. Pretty sure Koba has the technical aspects down. Meticulous.. Gotta be there..

The studio version will scare the hell out of you 😂😂😂. Next should be Road of Resistance Live in Japan for the ultimate live performance although you will have to stop every 60-90 seconds to get past the blocks.

Great reaction, the show is called 1997, but that's the year the lead singer was born, so this is a birthday party for her as she turns 16. What was your 16th birthday like? New sub based on your analysis.

Rondo of nihtgmare ....baby metal amazing....!!!!! Hi from Perú

Did you notice SUE rocking the FREDDY MERCURY style mic stick? The 'ki-e-ro' crowd chant moment at 6:10 still gives me goosebumps to this day. Made all the more effective as the instruments all come back in. Cheers!

You should check out their live in Japan show of Pa Pa Ya if you think this live performance was nuts lol

Ha! Metalbaby is a trip. I've loved what's going on musically in Japan for a long while. Definitely a live thing, more than a radio thing, in which case I suggest a sativa.

Don't give the kids candy to late the result is what u see here lol 😜

Excellent reaction. This is my all time favourite song OF BABYMETAL.

Who has the Babymetal Death 1997 live crucifixion link?? 🤔 let's see if he is ready for it

This wasn't Madness, this was Babymetal ! :-) Madness is an English Ska band and Babymetal actually has a Ska-influenced metal song. Anyway, one of the best things in the world: beer, Babymetal fans and Babymetal.

Check out their breakout performance at Sonispher 2014 ijime dame zettai

Bruh, you've got to see this one; Babymetal - Rondo Of Nightmare, or ROad Of Resistance, if these don't blow you up I'll treat you a ticket concert of their next show! Oh, one more thing; this ain't their heaviest song! Check out Babymetal Death, or Sis. Anger if you're into the more heavy stuff

UK festival you said? Do Ijime Dame Zetai at Sonisphere or Karate at Download 2016.

Good reaction and Su dont need no autotune. They tend to mess with her voice on studio and her voice is so much better live . I was laughing when you asked for a link to festival appearance because i knew what would be coming and it has Sonisphere 2014 . They usely the talk at festival's. People who where not fans either become a fan or at least appreciate there talent . So look forward to seeing your reaction to Ijime Dame Zettai live at Sonisphere. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html

I think the other comments covered pretty much everything I'd say, so I'll just toss some more Babymetal recommendations: BABYMETAL - Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK (OFFICIAL) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html BABYMETAL - Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLp1jLh3zLLalY0.html BABYMETAL - KARATE (OFFICIAL): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fdx0ZqZ5ppqcoHU.html BABYMETAL - PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbVnjJt_2NTPgps.html Also, if you're up for checking out another Japanese band, I 100% recommend Band-Maid. They're hard rock, all-female band. They have 6 albums out, and since the last 3, they write all their own lyrics and music. Seriously, you need to check these gals out. It's not the same genre (hard rock as opposed to heavy metal), but if you like Babymetal you might like Band-Maid as well. Band-Maid literally does not have a dud song in their catalogue. They're all amazing. Here are some recommendations: BAND-MAID - DOMINATION (Feb. 14th, 2020): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html BAND-MAID - Don't You Tell Me (live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNWheNWTqt2UZaM.html BAND-MAID - PLAY Live: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8uZfM2mxNqVdGw.html BAND-MAID - 輪廻 ( RINNE ): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebdpl8V2u82-k3U.html BAND-MAID - Onset (live): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qNWAZ6t30a2mhX0.html

There’s an official music video if this one as well, might as well check that one out if you want to hear the studio version: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK-qhcJ00bqpaI0.html I‘m just going to assume that you‘ll want to hear more of them, Su I don’t have much doubt that you‘ll learn to appreciate Su‘s vocal talent. Case in point, why don’t you try „Akatsuki“? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fLlyaNSDmKyvaWg.html Being in a BABYMETAL crowd is as good as it gets. Their crowds are so good, especially the Japanese ones, I‘d buy merch if they had any.

Suzuka Nakamoto can sing. If you want to check out her vocal chops, not my favorite song, but No Rain No Rainbow you can hear her sing. It's good, but it's their only non-metal song. BABYMETAL - NO RAIN, NO RAINBOW 【Live Blu-ray/DVD 「LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX -」】 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pqqXpNJny8nQmY0.html

WELCOME TO THE FOXHOLE , DUDE YOUR DOWN IT

the studio version is absolutely insane

If you want to listen to the studio version you might just as well check the music video of the song on the official BM channel. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aK-qhcJ00bqpaI0.html It is worth the 5 minutes, believe me, and please remember this is one of their earliest music video.

And look at that now, headbanger is one of the most brutal live song, especially on the bridge before solo, everyone bowing to the queen

The look that Su-Metal gets on her face at 4:27 is the burning gaze of Alexander the Great, which seems to peer into your very soul. Queen Su has a couple other things in common with the mighty Macedonian conqueror. First, there is her self-avowed desire to conquer the world, albeit in her case through music. Then there is the story about a much earlier performance at Saitama Super Arena in 2008. Back then Su was the youngest member of a pop/idol trio called Keren Girl's. Having never played such a large venue before, the two older girls were naturally a bit nervous about it. Su on the other hand was so confident that she decided to take a nap before the show, and slept so soundly that someone had to go wake her. The first time I read this story it actually gave me a chill because there is an eerily similar story told about Alexander before the Battle of Gaugamela. It was then that I realized what is so special about Su-Metal. She possesses that intangible something that is the spark of greatness.

As others have said this dates from December 2013.. in fact Su the lead turned 16 the day before, the other two girls are 14 1/2 !! Their voices then were still young and maturing. True studio does tinker but never autotune, rather to add effects. Today Su is 22 and her voice has matured and settled and she is a superb soprano. The shows are as much fun now as then, and 2020 sees this bands 10th anniversary (so definitely no gimick). I am 52, I have seen punk, and god knows what else live in 40 odd years .. been to festivals, seen bands when audiences are in their 10's and major tours of the like of Pink Flloyd at their height.. and I can say without a doubt the best gigs EVER were theirs.. Seen them 3 times and man would sell my soul to see them. BABYMETAL fans are the nicest, kindest and most fun bunch I have ever met. At concerts the queues are epic fun, people give away free food, drinks, sweets and tons of home made BM fan gifts. There is ALWAYS an after show party the fans have as well ... it is more like theatre as the audience is part of the show. Everyone knows not just the songs but when to sing along and what to chant or do when...

However i do like your appreciation for much of it..

Another reaction well done! I've subscribed because you "get it". I appreciate your understanding of who BabyMetal are as performers, and their intent, which I believe is to entertain, inspire passion, & to have FUN! As posited in the 1981 movie 'ARTHUR' by the fictional alcohol soaked millionaire playboy Arthur Bach (Dudley Moore), "Isn't this fun? Isn't fun the best thing to have?" 🦊🤘

Homage to Freddie Mercury with that microphone raise by Su.

Kitsune UP! Ki-e-ro!

lol! they are fun! only one i can get through is catch me if you can. live compilation i think.

They only use autotune for her voice a few times, and it's not cause she needs it. It's cause they want its effect on whatever the vocal line is. This particular song may not highlight Su's best moments as a singer, but trust me. She's one of the best singers in metal. Oh, and I'll also recommend Ijime, Dame, Zettai live in Sonisphere UK in 2014.

Japanese/Korean bands/group are live performers first, there are few if any "studio" bands/groups. Keep in mind when watching Babymetal they are performing for an hour to an hour and a half at this level. They are on a whole other level of physical fitness than everybody else. The official MV is different. Everyone BE SAFE, sheltering in California.

I mean, Megitsune was an official MV, so obviously you can't really form an opinion on their voice live from a studio recorded official audio... Su is much better live anyway. Remember what I said before, this is still nothing :). And when you have reacted to RoR live and Rondo as the comments probably suggested, it will still be nothing compared to what they have done. It keeps getting better and better. By the way, 5 months from now your playlist will be full of BABYMETAL songs, just a heads up lol. If you want to see them at a UK Festival, what about Karate at Download 2016 or Ijime Dame Zettai at Sonisphere 2014 ? Just avoid any Glastonbury 2019 songs - the BBC screwed up the audio and the crowd was apathetic because it's a pop/rnb festival. Nothing to see there :D.

Babymetal is all about positive energy and smiles!!!!! There is 2 songs You have to react to after hearing your "intro": Babymetal / BxMxC ( may be the best live recording) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNB-e6SLpqe1pZs.html and Pa Pa Ya ( the best metaltune so far about a salad) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbVnjJt_2NTPgps.html

She did a big show with Rob Halford I have mad respect

Not bad for a trio of middle school aged kids , eh?

This song is about a 15 years old girl going for her first Metal concert. Yui Metal and Moa Metal sang this song they turn 15 years old during live performances. Su Metal change the lyrics from 15 to 20, when she turn 20 years old. Sadly Yui Metal left us due to health reason on 2018. Finally Moa Metal sang this when she turn 20 years old (2019) vimeo.com/365503288

Megitsune = {muh - Jit - soo - nee} 4 syllables.

Good reaction mate If you want kid show from hell try Death Legend 1997 - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLiTbMeTzM-mgH0.html And react to Batmetal trilogy sometime

uki uki midnight live could be good for you

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