The song is about a girl who goes to her first metal concert for her 15th birthday. Thank you for reacting to this live performance. I love the crowd interaction at this concert :)

Babymetal are extraordinary. It’s impossible not to enjoy their performances.

You're on your way down the foxhole! Next for you to react to: Rondo of Nightmare, with Mischiefs of God Intro. I think you'll be impressed by that. After that, Road of Resistance, live in Japan. Then you'll be ready.

Great reaction! You should check Babymetal - Ijime, Dame, Zettai (Live at Sonisphere 2014)

Babymetal live shows have to be some of the best out there. I've seen all the big metal bands live since the mid 80's, and the energy level Babymetal has rivals that of any of them. The early concerts like this one had an almost story-like theme to them. There were even animated shorts that they played at the concerts that went along with different sections. This was the second to last song of the concert. The next song was a ballad that Su sung alone, and I really recommend you check that out. The song is Akatsuki (unfinished version) where the only music is some piano and strings, but the performance that Su puts on is beautiful. It tells the story of a warrior, Su, who had battled the big power idols, and was now near the end of her life, but realized that no matter what happened to her, some love would survive. The last song they performed that night, Babymetal Death, may be the heaviest closer to a show ever. I won't spoil it, but it needs to be seen while having a bit of context to what came before it. The only copies of Akatsuki unfinished on KZfaq are garbage, in that the audio and video are out of sync, which ruins the performance, so I'll leave you this link to a good copy of it - www.dailymotion.com/video/x7vua37 It includes the animated intro, and has English Subtitles. That version of the song was only performed once or twice, and not for many years. Here is also a link to Babymetal Death as well - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLiTbMeTzM-mgH0.html

Great reaction, great facial expressions. Live BABYMETAL is best BABYMETAL every time. Legend 1999 was in June 2013 celebrating Yui's and Moa's 14th birthdays, Legend 1997 was the day after Su's 16th birthday in December 2013. 'Headbanger' was one song I really needed to see live for myself - they switch it up every time, so the smoke cannons may be replaced with an extended call and response in another show, they may not have the gong at the end - but when they do it is always special (the gong is another tribute to X Japan drummer Yoshiki who would end some shows in a state of almost collapse and banging a gong). I finally got the see it live at Hammersmith in February ... and I was absolutely not disappointed. Getting to shout "Ki-e-ro" with everybody right on cue too - what's not to love. So in the live here you can see how Yui and Moa lead the crowd too. Su is in control but when Yui and Moa jump so does the whole arena, when they chant "Hedoban Hedoban" the crowd sings along with them.

Great reaction again & thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 This was filmed in 2013. You heard the crowd shout some words at 06:12. The words are "ki-e-ro 消えろ!" meaning "get out of here!". If you do search with keywords "babymetal Toronto" you will find videos showing Canadian audiences are going nuts and doing the same thing (shouting in Japanese) 18 months later.

This is the cutest most brutal performance I've ever seen... 😲🤩🤘🔥

Their lead singer Su has been a professional singer since she was 8 years old. Performing in front of live audience since she was 5. I guess you can say, she's in it for life. And boy you have no idea how much dominance and power she has on stage. A total Queen.

The giant statue is a tribute to Metallica's "...And Justice For All" and the gong at the end is a tribute to Japanese metal band, X Japan.

Always like your reaction . Headbanger is one best song of BABYMETAL . The song has powerfull energy . Live legend 1997 was show to celebrate su-metal 16th birthday . You must check BABYMETAL - DEATH live Legend 1997 (complete) . that's amazing . Or try BABYMETAL live other venue in Budokan . BABYMETAL - Rondo of Nighmare live Budokan Black Night . That's amazing too . Good reaction and kitsune up 🤘🦊

Subscribed. I recall watching a BABYMETAL reaction from you before but I can’t remember which one it was. Yeah, everyone involved with this band gives it everything they have... choreography, songwriting, lighting... you name it. And of course the kamis, and Su, Moa and Yui... inspirational. Since you asked for a live recommendation... Ijime, Dame,Zettai from Sonisphere 2014.

Unbeatable Live BABYMETAL FOREVER 🤘🤘🤘 All hail The Fox God

The production was cool for this concert. No doubt. They did a great job with the budget that they had. But this was early on and they did much bigger shows after this. The production only gets bigger and better.

They mix cuteness with hardcore, heavy, power, industrial metal etc and make it BabyMetal

Great reaction....live is almost always better with Babymetal. Enjoy your reactions!

"EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN THAT ARENA SERIOUSLY GOT THEIR MONEY'S WORTH" im totally agree with ur opinion, thats fucking worth to watch them live :D

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🤘 I've been a BABYMETAL fan since 2014, and was finally able to see this one live last year at the LA Forum concert. So happy this song has been back on the setlist. It great when they give Su a rocker like 'Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!'.

Definitely recommend watching the full Legend of 1997 concert. It was the first full concert I watched, and it's got a really nice arc to it. Something that really amazed me is that this concert actually predates their first album, which was released a few months later.

I'm glad you did another BABYMETAL song! Awesome reaction! Hope you do more! 🤘🦊🤘

I thought you'd like that - I left some comments for you in one of your previous NW reactions and tbh , Babymetal and Nightwish have kept me sane in dealing with this pandemic over the past 9 months - but also people like your good self reacting to songs that I (we) know so well. Brings me a little joy knowing the reaction it's going to have on you and others. Luckily, the last concert I went to was Babymetal at Hammersmith in February and it was such a shot in the arm for everyone - I haven't heard that high level of excitement and anticipation in the air since the 80's when I was seeing bands like Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Ozzy, Scorpions and the list goes on! They were breathtakingly good. I would point you towards a number of Su Metal solo numbers, one of which showcases the Kami Band's talents, Rondo of Nightmare, with Mischief of Gods intro and 'Akatsuki' which has a wonderful duo guitar solo in it. Maybe to show their diversity (which you rightly touched upon) I would recommend going to their latest album and react to 'PAPAYA', 'SHANTI SHANTI SHANTI', ' BxMxC'. Also 'The One' is a song they wrote for the fans - the guitar parts alone are sublime - pretty emotional too. Could go on but I know when it's time to shut up 😄. Keep em coming - great job!

Excellent! As mentioned in prior comments, it's no secret BABYMETAL admires Metallica. Early on, & possibly still, Su was/is goofy, nerdy, even bookish when not inhabiting the Su-metal persona we see onstage. However, she recognized early on the tone of the show starts with her, & has attributed her ability to embrace her alternate metal goddess self by watching members of Metallica, who were so sweet & kind to BABYMETAL backstage at festivals, then transform themselves into gods of metal onstage. Looking forward to your next BABYMETAL reaction! Arigatou! 🦊🤘 #notacult

Love the instant smile, just what I expect from a BABYMETAL reaction! Those Japanese crowds are phenomenal, they amaze me every single time. The girls can be proud of their passionate fans, just as we are proud of them, and I‘m sure they are.

Great reaction. I think you’d really enjoy Rondo of Nightmare from Budokan Black Night, you should check that one out next!

Awesome reaction! The energy Babymetal puts on stage is unparalleled.

I like your reactions. Not too many pauses, not too many comments while watching, a genuine interest for the music and pertinent commentaries afterwards. Keep it going. Thanks !

Headbanger live is amazing! Try "Catch Me If You Can" live at Black Night Legend Doomsday show 3 Guitar solos, Drum solo, Monster Riffs, So Metal, So Cute!! Headbanging with a Smile!!!!!

Su-METAL started performing arts activities at the age of three and made his TV debut at the age of 11. Since that time, it has been attracting attention as a successor to the most popular girls group in Japan. If you're interested, check out Karen Girl's - Over The Future.

Your face when you saw the crowd participation :priceless:

Their stage presence and crowd control is amazing

If you want to see a hell of a performance, watch "Babymetal Death" from the same concert (Legend 97), it's the closing song for that concert and it is one hell of a show. Very few lyrics, but man what a display of awesomeness.

This song and particularly how they performed it here is a masterpiece all right. Every element of this is 10/10, down to the keyboard in the background enhancing the awesome vocals, fantastic instrumentals and insane production. Loved your reaction and analysis.

Excellent reaction and I don't know what equipment you use but your videos (of you and the performance) were crystal clear, visually and aurally. Subscribed to watch your journey down the Fox Hole (AKA the Babymetal Universe)! I've been enjoying live Metal performances since I first saw Sabbath live in 1976 and, this Feb, I got to see Babymetal live in my home town of Cardiff and, in that 44 years of Metalling, they are the most original and refreshing live act and new Metal genre (Kawaii Metal/ Cute Metal) I've seen in decades, maybe since Slipknot. They shine brightest live so here's a few more epic performance links for you to react to. PS The 'marionette' pose is, like every single dance move, hand gesture and shape they make in their tightAF choreography, an interpretation of the song lyrics being sung at that moment and here they are imitating the fans leaning over the barriers, exhausted after their headbanging. OK, some links to even more exciting Babymetal epic live performances! From this same concert, the finale (yes, that's right, Headbanger wasn't even the finale!), B-A-B-Y-M-E-T-A-L Death, one of the most MetalAF performances ever - and I mean from any Metal band ever - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLiTbMeTzM-mgH0.html . Then there's the best Metal song ever about playing Hide and Seek, Catch Me If You Can, and this version not only has an intro where both guitarists, the bassist and the drummer all get a solo but has English subtitles too, so you can sing along! Oh, and the choreo is incredible: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pM1oiMKblc3UfH0.html . Finally, there's the band's first appearance at a UK Metal festival, Sonisphere, where the girls and the amazing Kami Band (God Band, justly named) on their first festival appearance outside Japan, and with the girls aged just 15 and 16, came out on stage to face 65,000 Metal heads who had mostly never heard of them and finished with the best Metal song ever about stopping bullying, Ijime, Dame, Zettai (just call it IDZ when you react to it, as most people do!): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html .

A great way to start the day👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Song 4 live at Bodoken black night . It’s heavy and cute as it’s just Yui and Moa singing and it’s written by them. They wrote it on the bus

Great reaction mate Try next time Ijime Dame Zetai - live on Sonisphere 2014

Great reaction. Can't wait for more.

that crowd are like zombies that want MORE BABYMETAL

How did 3 little Japanese girls get so much power? The singer works out by running on a treadmill while singing into her mic.

Excelente! Please Check Rondo of Nightmare with intro mischief of god. The Best BabyMetal s song ever. Beautiful haunted song. Extraordinaria SuMetal s solo!!!

I'm currently binging your Babymetal reactions. All greate reactions man! Gotta say, I'm pretty sad seeing your last BM reaction was 7 months ago. Please do some more! They have some new releases/performances which I recommend: Night Night Burn, Brand New Day and their Metal Galaxy performance of Road To Resistance. 🤘🏽🦊

ha..ha..ha..🤣🤣🤣 you've been hit by deadly baby metal poison ... 😎😋 this super group is very very good live performance .. enjoy😎

Yes, that's what we're talking about. Great one! Thank you! ^^

Man, you looked like you got tired from watching alone, which... I can definitely understand. They make everyone seem old and out of shape with their performance, because this was already an hour into the show and part of their encore. I really don't know how you can have as much energy as these girls, regardless of the age. The Japanese crowd makes it look like it's 30,000 people in the audience, even though it was "only" around 7,500 and their biggest concert to this date in Dec 2013. That's something I love about Japanese Metal and Rock fans, they're in it 120% 100% of the time. I agree the production is super high quality, but this was only their first show as an independent act. In other words, it really wasn't that high considering BABYMETAL over the years and Japanese standards in general. You could watch a performance from the following pro-shot concerts at Budokan in 2014 (two shows on back-to-back nights). Maybe Catch Me If You Can with Band Intro kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pM1oiMKblc3UfH0.html or a Su-metal solo (without Moa & Yui, who have their own songs without Su), Akatsuki kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZhjapV0mraufIE.html or Rondo of Nightmare with instrumental intro Mischief of Gods kzfaq.info/get/bejne/br1yd8x9srS-k3k.html

NOW you've been introduced to BM! Live baby, live...Also, that is how you perform for those out there..

I loved your reaction video !! I agree with much of what you say in the middle of the video, some might think that they put together elements that "in theory" should not work, but they work, and it isn't so much for the elements, in my opinion it's because they are excellent in everything they do, the Kami band are really great musicians, the girls are extraordinary in their performance and energy that they give in the shows. Both sides taking off complexes and give everything to the fans, that's why it works, besides that their compositions are very, very good xDD it's amazing, that's why Babymetal become by far in one of my favorite bands of all time. Greetings from Mexico! /o/

Great Reaction 👍🏻 Now it’s time for “BABYMETAL Death” from the same concert. A little background for you: In Japanese, if you say “I am Moametal” you say “Moametal Desu” the Desu when said sounds like Diss. In the context it sounds to English speaking ears like they are saying Moametal Death! Hence, it’s all a very clever play on words. Epic track and mind blowing stage show of operatic proportions! Enjoy 🤘

That's one of the best part of every BABYMETAL Live Performances. The whole crowd is a part of them. Watching your BM reaction videos proved my theory, that it's impossible to watch BABYMETAL perform without smiling the whole time. However, there is one of their lives that you must not watch if you're listening to a certain song for the first time. That is from their Glastonbury 2019 performance because the audio engineer who mixed the audio really sucks. The mics were way too low that you can barely hear Moa singing. One of the mics for the drum set was not working. It's mainly focused on the treble that I cant feel the heaviness of the bass. One more bad thing about it is the ffin' dead crowd who can't realize how powerful their stage presence is. But don't get me wrong, BABYMETAL and Kami Band still done their parts flawlessly. Its just the sound engineer who did the bad job. I would not recommend this if you're gonna listen to a certain song for the first time but I guess it won't hurt to react to it after you heard an another version. Why? Because although the sound sucks, it had a few beautiful shots from our Queen Su❤. And the way the wind blows through her hair as she smiles, ackkkk I can't stop admiring her! Eh? Did I just showed my fanboy side? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA nevermind. So for my suggestion, can you do their song "Akatsuki" Live at Budokan Black Night? Its one of Su's solo so don't be confused if you didn't see Yui and Moa. In the other hand, the two also have songs that they perform without Su. They perform these songs to give each others a break from going full throttle right from the start. Catch you at the foxhole! Edits : few typos

Every time I see a reaction to this, I'm waiting for someone to mention the pekachu in the crowd.

Epic. Just Epic. ❤❤❤

Finally got to see them do Headbanger live last year - it was EVERY bit has good as expected - exactly like the video...the show, the crowd - over the top awesome!

Japan's entertainment industry is odd, but sooo much fun! Couple of other bands to look at are IronBunny, Brats, LadyBaby, Band Maid, Maxium the Hormone and many more! But BABYMETAL is still the best! Most common words when reacting to BABYMETAL: phenomenal, epic, performance, stage presence, crowd control, voice and dance. WTF, dude, and bro do not apply. Know what I'm sayin! LOL

Well done and well played! Subbed! 🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥

ENERGY LEVEL OVER 9000

This is a little late but love the reaction I can only imagine how much fun this show would been to see live I can't believe that they have been around for years and it took me so long to find them but now I can't get enough of them

"Every person on that crowd got their money's worth"... And you haven't seen how they ended that show. Great reaction... Their shows have incredible production (the newer ones are just insane), and are just energetic and fun. Road of Resistance Live at Japan (official video) would be a great next step.

And the Kami band ....holy mother of metal

Great reaction. 🤟🏻🦊🤟🏻 If I could acquire a mint flavoured time machine, this would definitely be on the top of my list of concerts to be a part of. Please react to Road of Resistance live in Japan for some more great crowd participation.

ありがとうございました☆🌸 私もヘドバン大〜い好きです❣️

So, you asked how she sings and dances at the same time. Well, in an interview once she said she actually practices singing through their concerts while running on a treadmill as a way to keep her endurance up and practice singing while in motion like that at the same time. The work these girls put into their performances is absolutely insane. You’ve got so many good songs left to check out too! Notable ones include: - Gimme Chocolate (Official) - Karate (Official or Live) - Rondo of Nightmare (with Intro) - Ijime, Dame, Zettai (Live, Sonisphere 2014) - Death (Live, Legend 1997) I could go on and on but those are the big ones.

Watching live performances is definitely a good choice! "Road to Resistance" will show you some proper crowd interaction (and insane stage presence from the girls). "Rondo of Nightmare" is a great solo from Su (although the odd time signature does throw some people off, I've noticed), and if you watch it with the "Mischief of Metal Gods" intro, you will get a solo from each of the band members as well. And for a proper show, maybe take a look at "Babymetal Death" from Legend 1997. Or even better, see if you can find "In the Name of" from their Legend S concert. It's a more recent track, and there are not many reactions to it on KZfaq.

Is just when your favourite team plays at home

Babymetal Love 🤩❤

Seriously first live show?!? You aren't ready lol Enjoy

Dude you must do Uki Uki Midnight, it's a great song

More Babymetal pls ❤️

Find "Gans Thomas" on KZfaq for the what I assume to be the whole concert. Unfortunately, each song gets a separate video but it is what it is. Nevertheless, you'll LOVE it! In fact, you might be able to a series of reaction videos on this concert alone! LOL!!!

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Now.... that's how metal they are!!!

Well loved the reaction Welcome to SU-METALS SWEET 16 BIRTHDAY CONCERT AS IT WAS THEIR BIGGEST MILE STONE AT THIS TIME THE GIRLS YUI AND MOA JUST FINISHED THE IDO SCHOOL AND GRADUATED AND BABYMETAL IT IS TRANSITIONING TO THEIR NEW LOOK PLUS THE KAMI BAND COMES OUT WITH THEIR NEW LOOK AND TO BE MORE INTERACTIVE WITH THE GIRLS PERFORMANCES ALSO THIS CONCERT HAD ONE MORE HEADBANGER PERFORMANCE THAT MOST PEOPLE MISS IT IS WITH THE CONCERT INTRO CALLED AVAMARIE LEGEND 1997 This one is totally insane THE GIRLS PERFORM WITH A DJ TRACK VERSION OF THE ORIGINAL SONG ALSO BABYMETAL DETH LEGEND 1997 THE CLOSING ACT IT IS INSANITY TO A LEVEL NOT SEEN FOR MANY DECADES

Japanese crowds always were crazy...good production ...musically .uhhhhh welllll they are ok, its different ill give them that

Great reaction. Check PA PA YA!!, Ijime Dame Zettai Live or Distortion Live

Thomas : The crowd is insane ! Me : Wait for it

Babymetal is God Tier live. I have been a metal fan since 1980 and seen loads of shows. My top bands I have seen live are: Iron Maiden Dio Jinjer Babymetal

Check out some of their more recent performances. These are compilations but well edited with good live audio. Shine kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jNl-mqp3mZ29iqM.html Arkadia kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rN6FqZV-tLncqnU.html Kagerou kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fbqFgtx_rdbaio0.html

Super reaction, you are on the way to fal into the foxhole..

i enjoyed your reaction, really digging it. 🤘 react to rondo of nightmare with mischiefs of god intro. check the insanity of kami band and ofcourse su-metal voice 🤘

Pls react to Road of Resistance live in Japan, PA PA YA official MV next 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This is a home show

Next react Road Of Resistence live in japan...👌👌

Nice! But I am looking forward to the Sultans of swing analysis...!

This is a perfect example of why you have on record, seasoned old school rockers, weaned on Sabbath, Priest etc, have seen the likes of Iron maiden live gigs and other ott stage shows, maintain the BabyMetal, gig they attended is the best ever. If there was a use for a time machine, stuff going back to kill Hitler, I would use it to go to every Japanese BabyMetal show. :-) If you go down the fox hole you will understand that the time machine will be made of chewing gum and be mint flavoured!

Concert is in Japan

Here's a playlist of the whole show: kzfaq.info/sun/PLUWOEB8eGZpMgeL8ZN6nxo9-7sHWSPoCr Hopefully helpful if you plan on reacting to anymore of this show, which I encourage you to do.

I can't believe you haven't done babymetal death.. or any babymetal in like 10 months :(

Live version > Recorded version

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So. Who thinks he is ready for BABYMETAL Death,,(same concert)????

Makes u feel old? I just rolled 66 10/11 days ago...lol

#notacult

but but.. they aren't metal......yeah right. Really enjoyed your reaction. Haven't read the other comments yet so might be repeating this but the official music video is an awesome to watch too - it is more covering what the song is actually about. If you can ever get to a show go no matter what it costs. Su's singing is on point every time and the choreo is exhausting even just to watch. Seen them twice in small venues up close (like 3-4 meters) and their audience connection is bar none the best I have seen in concerts in my 66 years. Nothing like Yui, Su or omg Moa looking right at you and smiling. They have been singing and dancing (at the same time) for years (ref. Sakura Gakuin, Karen Girls). Very very fit and so they sometimes sweat but never are out of breath and rarely off tone. (RIP Mikio lead guitarist at 5:55)

A bunch of teenage girls in tutu's singing and dancing to metal.....lol what a gimmick. It will never last 😁🤘