The girls are just saying, we are BABYMETAL, and that's it🤪

"Even though I'm watching the version of the video with the intro that explains everything subtitled, I decided to skip it because ... and now I don't know what's going on"

Song title: "Babymetal Death" Concert/show title: "Legend 1997 - Apocalypse"

Babymetal Death isn't so much a song as it is a mood setter and introduction, and in this case of this particular performance, a work of performance art.

Legend 1997 was December 21, 2013, the day after SuMetal's 16th birthday, so get ready and prepare something special for her b-day coz like you saw she ain't joking around when she celebrate her birthday -NotACult- 🦊🤘🔥

Just wanted to remark that this is #notacult BM often used symbolism that came from the anime Evangelion, and there you can find the Death and Rebirth theme that inspired this. You have to remember that japan is not a Christian country (i believe less than 2% of the population is christian) so there was not an intention to be religious or even offensive :) You are right about this song being perfect as an opener: this is exactly an intro song! They used to open with this son pretty often, and only few times they used it as a closing one. Also they didn't always use the crucifixation, as it was used just a few times as part of the lore, and few other times because it looked cool :D The opening riff and the statue getting destroyed at the end are homages to Metallica, while the Neckbrace is an homage to X-Japan! :)

Yep, this is why #notacult, lol. It's really just supposed to be imagery of death and rebirth, but metal. Something I just now noticed for some reason: the dudes that were in the Babybones costumes that you see in Doki Doki Morning.

Next Avamaria , headbanger 16 mix , in the name of , They are special presentations, in the name was the opening of the 2021 shows

Welp.. You've gone and done it. You're one of us. One of us. One of us. Don't let the others fool you with the #notacult stuff. One of usssss

Errrr, nothing is going on, just a club meeting to celebrate our Goddess Birthday move along now . Death 🔥Death 🔥Death 🔥 #notacult

Babymetal Death and they introduce themselves Su-Metal death, Yui-Metal death and Moa-Metal death. Usually in Japanese when you introduce yourself you would say "Su-Metal desu" meaning I am Su-Metal. They change the desu to death too be kawaii and metal

Babymetal DEATH is all about transformation and who doesn't enjoy a bit of theatrical autodafe? The kamishibai (theater done with pictures) at the beginning tells us that Su has to give up her mortal existence and become a goddess to save us from Doomsday and the apocalypse - all the usual messianic stuff, but remember #notacult. This would be impossible in a monotheistic context because there is only one God, but most of the world is happy with multiple gods, Japan included, so it's easy enough for Babymetal to add one more. The DNA helix in the intro visuals to this song also appears on Su's stick mic in Headbanger and is another icon of life and transformation. "Babymetal DEATH" is how BM usually says "hello" and introduces themselves. It's the first song on their first album and has often been used to start a concert. But here it is used as a big messianic, pun of a finale. To English speakers the song seems to be all about death, when in fact it is BM saying who they are and affirming their presence. The lyrics go "Death, Death, Death.. , Su-Metal desu"...etc. The "desu" sounds like "death" to Western ears, but in Japanese it means "to be" - so the words are " Death, Death, Death... I am Su-metal, I am Yuimetal, I am Moametal, We are Babymetal". So once again we have the life and death counterpoint. BM appropriate the symbolism of Easter to use as part of their own lore in Su's transformation and they also use Shinto images of the fox that is associated with Inari, so they are taking from many traditions - the Japanese are pretty undogmatic when it comes to gods, but some people from Christian cultures will find this shocking. This concert, Legend 1997, is also is a transformation of BM from an idol group to a metal band as they start with a lip synced, dubstep version of Headbanger and end with this live version of Babymetal DEATH backed by the Kami band.

This never gets old! Lol #notacult

Just a casual birthday party to celebrate Su-metals 16th birthday. Nothing to see here 😂 #Notacult

Her transformation is almost complete.

*BABYMETAL - LEGEND 1997 CONCERT*. Song: BABYMETAL DEATH. The monologue at the start is in Japanese. So hear is (The English Translation of the opening Monologue). "Legend One-Nine-Nine-Seven. It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset from the god of the Metal, she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess. The gene which has been determined from ancient time is destined to be guided, boarding on the ark of time. The apocalypse prophesied the DOOMSDAY. Towards it, there remains… little time… BABYMETAL DEATH is normally the song that they would open a show with as all there are doing is introducing themselves and geting the crowd fired up and ready for the rest of the show. The lyrics start with the crowd spelling out "B - A - B - Y - M - E - T - A - L" then the girls tell us who they are "Su-metal desu (I am SU-Metal") , "Yuimetal desu (I am Yuimetal"), "Moametal desu (I am Moametal"), "BABYMETAL desu (we are Babymetal"), now this may look a little strange to you as when introducing themselves individually it is ("I am") yet when introducing themselves as a group it is ("we are"), lets explain that first thing when saying the word "desu" (the U is silent) so when Yui is introducing her self she says "Yuimetal des" but as Yui is saying the word "DES" at the end of saying it she will put her tongue between her teeth makeing a sound like "TH" so you get "Yuimetal des-th" and that put her tongue between her teeth makes the word "Des-th" mean (I am), now when they are introducing them selfs as a group they say "Babymetal des" but they don't put they tongue between her teeth at the end of the word "Des" this makes the word "Des" sound different and changes the meaning of it to (we are), ther is one more word to the lyrics of this and that is the fans line or word in this song they are to chant "Des-th" but even that neads explaining nothing is ever easy with Babymetal, they like to play with things especially words there sounds and meanings they noticed that when introducing themselves in Japanese saying the word "Des-th" ("I am") it sounds very much like the English word "DEATH" they liked that so for the fans part in this song it would be in English to chant "DEATH" repeatedly, all so that is were they got the song title as well it is not just *DEATH* the song title is *BABYMETAL DEATH*. Well that is it for the lyrics in this song they would do this twice then the music go's crazy good and the girls run around all over the stage interacting with the fans and geting them up on there feet bouncing and geting the fans chanting "Death Death Death Death Death Death" they would keep this going for a time ending up in one big chant from everyone of "BABYMETAL DEATH" a big explosion lot's of pyrotechnics end of introduction song everyone ready let the show begin. But this time BABYMETAL DEATH was not played at the opening of the concert it was at the very end of the concert the last of a five song encore, so why move this song from the opening to the end of the concert, well the (LEGEND 1997 CONCERT) was a special one from the beginning to the end but we are not geting it to that now this is about one song in it and of course it had a special role to play in this concert but one all bye it's self, the concert was named LEGEND 1997 because that was the year SU-METAL was born on the 20/12/1997 this concert was on the 21/12/2013 the day after Su-metal's 16th birthday and as SU said once "this was her birthday party concert and that all the fans coming to her party to help her celibrate her 16th birthday was the best gift that she had received that year". So what was this songs role to be at this concert, well like it says in the opening monologue "receiving the legendary corset from the god of the Metal she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess", now how did that work like this, the smoke that appears around SU's feet before she collapses was to put her to sleep, the crucifixion is the abandoning of being human but not before receiving the legendary corset (the neck brace), the scream her rebirth as a Goddess, and the chanting of "Death Death Death Death" with crossed kitsunes (the Fox sign) that is the army giving there Goddess her power, first Yui and Moa face the army and receive there power then they turn around and give that power to SU-Metal for she was never to be just a Goddess SU is a METAL GODDESS, she is our Queen, our Goddess. "All hail our QUEEN". "All hail The GODDESS of Metal". *SU-METAL*. Bye the way #NotaCult, most definitely #NotaCult and anyone claiming different will be dragged in front of your Goddess and thrown into the pit of frogs or if you catch her on a bad day she will just burn you. 🤘🦊💀🦊🤘

this was for Su's 16th birthday. she turned 16 the day before this show. the context of this show started out with a dubstepped version of Headbanger and ended with this song. the show progressed with her getting away from the pop style Queen to metal Goddess at the end. it usually for a while was the opening song but here it was the last show of the night. she had to die and come back as the Goddess she is. the statue is not of Mary but if you look at the face it is suppose to have the likeness of Su. Metal all the way.

1.50. So cute going back. 😂 BOOOOM , 🦊🦊🔥🦊🦊

This is the ending of the concert. Watch the opening Ava Marie (complete). This concert is about Su’s transformation from a Jpop artist and her ascension into a metal goddess

Man, did my 16th birthday party suck! How can you expect to measure up to that! Great reaction, and you were right, that used to be there opening song for the exact reason you stated...to hype up the crowd. This "special" version was the closer for Su's 16th Birthday concert. A ton of imagery, but mainly all for show. Pop Queen out, Metal Goddess in! Oh, and before I forget #notacult!

If you've ever been to a Marilyn Manson concert this should be a piece of cake to watch, somehow from what I read, the belief of Babymetal and kami band is Shintoism, meaning their is one absolute answer for purification sometimes yeah you guessed it DEATH ☠️ or as they would hyphen it DES 😁 but just like Jesus himself as it's written, something has to suffer for a miracle to be reborn, that's my best input bruh, you're a trooper for sticking with the video, I'm shocked KZfaq even allowed it to be posted ultra sensitive world lol

Don't worry, it's okay. It's just a little human sacrifice no big deal.

Love this song, nice honest (confused) reaction!

Imagine being like almost 40, like me, and somebody asks you "yo what's the heaviest, most insane show you've ever seen!?" - and you've seen thousands, of sets, and toured, and you're like "oh it's a bunch of cute 20 year old Japanese girls and their band coming out and opening their set by just spelling their name a bunch of times, and the sold out arena goes wild" Whoever asked - "an arena?!"

And the crowd goes wild, but you missed the best part. As the lights close, there’s a prologue to their first concerts, two nights, at legendary Budokan. Crowd goes wilder. Then out of nowhere they announce the release date of their debut album! To say the crowd loses it is a severe understatement. That’s just the most epic way to announce an album

Metal Elitist - "BABYMETAL IS NOT METAL"! /***watches this video***/ Ummm.....what just happened??? hehe!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

Good reaction - It seems I can't post my comment explaining everything, thanks KZfaq.😠 I'm sure you will get the explanations anyway. You skipped the intro (which had English subtitles if you'd opened them) which may have helped a bit ... possibly. There can't be many bands who would crucify their lead singer on stage to celebrate her 16th birthday (Legend 1997 was the title of the show celebrating her 16th birthday in December 2013)

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It’s just an amazing performance overall. Not just a song. This is the song they used to start with to introduce themselves to the audience basically. They are going on tour next year…I doubt Death will be played…but I’m hoping so. 🙌 Nice BabyMetal reaction as usual. 🖤🔥🖤🔥🖤🔥

the show "Legend 1997" is named in honor of Su's birth year, 1997. She turned 16 the day before this show. from other reactions, the title Babymetal Death is a play on words. When you introduce yourself you would say Su-Metal Desu (I am Su-Metal I believe the U is silent) so it sounds like they are saying death. The story behind the song is in order to become the "Metal Goddess" you must sactifice your human form. I'm sure others will be here soon to correct me or add to the story

It's very cool to see on video, but to have been there at Legend 1997 must have been one of the best concerts ever. What a surprise! I'm a bit jealous of those who got to follow their growth (as a group) in real time, but better late than never. I have soaked up every bit of history there is, including Sakura Gakuin and *all* the rest, and I'm ready to see them next year! I should add that when the girls point at each other and at the crowd, it probably symbolizes that we are all BABYMETAL, since the song is basically titled "We are BABYMETAL" (BABYMETAL Desu).

Another great reaction mate :)

Sugoi! Arigatou!! 🦊🤘 #notacult 😁

Very good! I was wondering when you'd get to "Death!" I really like the videos from the beginning, it shows the formation of the fanbase. This show was Su's third "crucifixion". The legend told by them says that Su must abandon earthly life to be reborn as a goddess. This performance represents that.

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#notacult

BABYMETAL FOREVER 🤘🤘🤘 All hail The Fox God #notacult... ?

⚡ 💀 💕 / 💀 💀 💀 The song 'BABYMETAL Death' is usually used as an opening number to get the crowd hyped up. Usually without a crucifixion. : ) This performance was very unusual since it was used as the closing number. The song title and lyrics are a play on words in Japanese. In this context, "desu" can mean "I am" or "We are". It's pronounced "des", which can sound like "death", especially if you stick your tongue out a bit when you say it. So when they say "Su-metal Death!, Yuimetal Death!, Moametal Death!, BABYMETAL Death!", it also means "I am Su-metal, I am Yuimetal, I am Moametal, We are BABYMETAL". The rest of the lyrics are just spelling out "B - A - B - Y - M - E - T - A - L" one letter at a time. There's a bit more context in the introductory narration: Legend One-Nine-Nine-Seven. It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset from the god of the Metal, she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess. The gene which has been determined from ancient time is destined to be guided, boarding on the ark of time. The apocalypse prophesied the DOOMSDAY. Towards it, there remains... little time... (5) Are You (4) Ready to (3) (2) Mosh'sh (1) Mosh'sh (0) Mosh'sh

Excellent content Matt Metal, what we have here is a themed birthday party that got completely out of hand, darned teenagers anyway. #thebestcultever

Give this one a shot - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7SdbKaBnrjHZJs.html - this is "In The Name Of" from Legend S. Sadly, it has an overlay but you can see through it and it wouldn't be on youtube without it.

Shame you skipped the intro. That's the meat behind what's happening on stage.

The crucifying of SU-METAL is not religious in any means . But a transition from a J-pop idol into the metal Goddess/Queen. This was also the ending song for Legend 1997. Which was performed December 21, 2013 at Makuhari Messe.

The giant statue (which has an Asian face) which eventually crumbles at the end is an homage to Metallica"s "...And Justice For All". The neck brace (Su puts one on in "Headbangerrr" official music video too) is an homage to Japanese metal band, X Japan, because their drummer head banged too much that he injured his neck requiring him to wear a neck brace. 🤘🦊🤘

🤘🦊🤘 #notacult

The most cvlt thing ever!

#mostdefinatelynotacult❤🖤🦊

Yeah - every so often, they crucify Su...it's kind of a thing. #NotACult

There's a lot of symbolism going on here, all about where the band was at that time and where they were going. Other commenters will fill you in on most of it, I'm going to focus on this being BABYMETAL's transformation song. The band has a delightfuly silly mythology about the girls and the KAMI being selected by the Fox God to spread heavy metal around the world. When the band members take the stage, they stop being Suzuka, Yui and Moa. They are possessed by the heavy metal spirits and become SU-METAL, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL. This song was usually played at the beginning of their concerts and it's the moment when they transform. SUMETAL DESU! is like saying 'I AM SU-METAL!', which is like the anime trope when a character transforms into a super-hero, like Sailormoon's 'Moon Prism Power....MAKE UP!' In interviews, the band often referred to this as a real thing, like they would play-act at it being real, and they would let themselves believe they were becoming someone else. I remember seeing someone talking about watching them rehearsing for their collab with Rob Halford and they said 'but they weren't really BABYMETAL yet'. I think it might have been one of the reasons that they were able to be so fearless on stage when they were younger, they had alter egos that were braver than they were.

#totallyacult

Can you react to ending made in abyss season 2,? Please 🙏 It's so insane music I think you will like

Don't believe any of them! #weareSOacult ;)

Nice reaction. This is why I say no one is ready for death. Especially not Babymetal Death. Not a cult for sure. This is just Su's 16th birthday party. You know when you sacrifice your Jpop career and go metal. Many have said the ladies of Babymetal would have all had successful jpop careers. They really did give that up for the chance to make it doing something else. They were like we can do metal and still be Kawaii. And they will forever be kawaii. Just not jpop. lol.

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#NotACult 🙏🦊🙏🦊🙏🦊🦊🦊 🍅🍔🍫 #Babymetal

Witnessing our Queen crucified is part of being The One. It was for Su's 16th birthday. And Su's birthday (December 20th) is coming in about two weeks!♥️🦊

Great reaction, thanks! This is just the way Su-metal celebrated her 16th birthday, hanging out with her friends and some of their fans (like 9.000 of them), all chanting "DEATH! DEATH! DEATH! DEATH!" And I think this is pretty normal... isn't it? 🤣 Jokes apart and summarizing, this is a metaphor about Su-metal becoming a Metal Goddess and the perfect closing number of a much more elaborated allegory, developed all over the concert, representing their transformation from a j-pop idol group sub-unit to a legit metal band. Until next time! PS. Not a cult... but if it was, I wouldn't mind joining in. 🤘🦊

Song is amazing, reactor is horrible

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