BABYMETAL - DEATH | Legend 1997 "LIVE" (Reaction) WTF did we just watch???!!!

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[@dmusiclife5727]

We need to go to see Babymetal live! This is hands down one the craziest wildest live performance of all time! Ive never seen or heard anything like this. The amount of energy in the crowd let alone the band was truly mind blowing. I would literally go to a Babymetal show just to feel that kind of energy in the atmosphere. That was one of the most energetic crowd I’ve ever seen. the stage presence/show, visuals, lighting, theatrics, performance, I can’t even imagine the countless hours and time it took to put something like this together. It was like watching a Horror Musical Broadway show. I mean the seance/sacrifice demon summoning cult scene? That was outstanding. But I’m still not sure why they put a neck brace on her? Anyway, it’s such a crazy contrast of these 3 singers and this heavy intense metal band but I absolutely love it! We went straight from getting sucked down a rabbit to straight down the Foxhole that is Babymetal. Can’t wait to check out what other kind of crazy wild Madness this band has to offer. GAME OVER

[@jakemuller8626]

Trust me we all are mad for go to a live concert, sadly they're currently on hiatus but releasing snippets of new songs on their exclusive platform only for fans, so sooner or later we're gonna have a new single or album release hopefully. The neckbrace first show up at Headbanger!! official MV, and is part of the lore as well a tribute to Yoshiki, a songwriter composer and one of the founder member of X-Japan, he's like a semi-god for Japanese, he hurts himself while performing playing the drums (he also plays the piano) and headbanging so hard during a live concert, some surgeries were even needed and after that he use to wear neckbrace to prevent headbang or "hedoban". That is a symbol of the ultimate metal spirit, i don't think any metal legend on the west can flex saying I headbang so hard that I broke my neck playing a live concert lol 🦊🤘

[@Zedem0n]

The neckbrace is a symbol they often use and is linked to their track called "Headbanger". It's a reference/homage to X-Japan's drummer Yoshiki. X-Japan is an oldschool and well respected rock band from Japan. The story goes Yoshiki was headbanging so hard he was made to wear a neckbrace to prevent further/any injuries with his neck. You will see the neckbrace appear in their Headbanger Music Video but I still would rather recommend that you check their live version from the same concert (Legend 97 which, by the way, is a concert celebrating Su's 16th Birthday and references the year of her birth 1997). This is an homage and a tribute to that band who came before. BABYMETAL is well known for their easter eggs/tributes to great bands and legendary rock/metal bands that came before them. In fact, you spotted the fact that the opening riff sounds exactly like Metallica's One. That's intended. It is indeed a tribute to Metallica who were amongst the first ones to show their support when BABYMETAL was still in it's early stages. They often (the girls) mention Metallica as their inspiration to get into metal music and to truly embrace the world of metal. Another tribute to Metallica in this song is the statue of Virgin Mary (or Su) in the background which then breaks down at the end of BABYMETAL DEATH. It's a tribute to their ... And Justice For All album released in 1988 and their subsequent world tour which featured a giant statue of the Lady Justice breaking down. I can only recommend going to see them live. Though nothing beats their big live shows in their own turf in Japan, their world tours are still a blast.

[@bradkornatowski3866]

LOL, we told you live is where they shine the most. It is pretty much Metal theater at times.

[@tanamach]

I hope BABYMETAL will be able to do a world tour soon. Their live show goes by so fast from the time it starts to the time it ends. Since they often perform in small halls overseas, they can't do large sets and staging, but that allows them to get up close and personal with the girls, which makes their Japanese fans envious.

[@啓二-f2v]

@@Zedem0n It's 10 times more fun with an explanation♪ Thank you!!

[@robertoreza7399]

This is the closure of a concert that lasted an hour and a half. Started with an "Ave Maria", became a rave birthday party for Su, and ended with the cruxifiction of Su to become a "Queen". Nice for a 16th birthday party.

[@frantasy48]

we need quinceañeras to be like this in latin america JAJAJA

[@PrimetimeBJJ]

@ijustwannatalkaboutgames right?

[@jakemuller8626]

Welcome back to the Foxhole and BabyMetal Galaxy 🦊🤘 Song is called "Babymetal Death" and the live performance is at "Legend 1997 - SuMetal 16th Birthday". They're celebrating her birthday by sacrificing her Jpop idol form and becoming a metal goddess queen, Fox God has blessed all of us -NotACult- 🦊🤘🔥

[@jakemuller8626]

You got it right about Metallica - One tribute in the intro of the song, the statue image in the background is another homage to Metallica and the Lady Justice statue from "And Justice For All". The neckbrace is a reference to another living legend like Yoshiki from X-Japan, a legendary Japanese metal visual key band, it's meant to represent the summon of the metal spirit. I don't know what other songs you watched already but I highly recommend Headbanger!! from this same show. Hope to see you next time with more BM songs and I leave a recommendation down below for you. They're saying their names but with a play on words, "SuMetal desu" means "I'm SuMetal" or "This is SuMetal" but they're trying to say "SuMetal death", back then during early days they introduced themselves this way in everywhere they go. I admit the crucifixion was shocking but they didn't want to disrespect to any religion, they're taking images and theme from Neon Genesis Evangelion anime series to represent this specific live performance as well as a bridge between fiction and reality, after this show the lead singer was devoted herself to this project and the group became independent from previous main group during this year. You have more than 50 songs and still more to come. Amuse their label is very hard to deal so if you want to avoid copyright blocked you have *Babymetal Reactor Resource* channel you'll get full original clips of their best live performance with watermarked logo safe to react, look for "Future Plans" vid, follow instructions and you'll get all of them, upload the one with the logo for us and you can watch without it, don't worry for us we already saw all of them.

[@autohmae]

@@jakemuller8626 They watched Rondo so far, nothing else as far as I could find/remember.

[@autohmae]

@@jakemuller8626 not mentioned often (I forget it too), but jumping with the crossed arms is a reference to X-Japan song called X.

[@Killem911]

🦊🔥🤘

[@athlonen]

Okay.. lots of backstory here. First off, Babymetal started out as an offshoot of a Jpop Idol group in Japan called Sakura Gakuin. They were the "metal club" there. But Babymetal got to be more popular than that, so they split off from that completely. In Japan, you have a limit on how long you can be in that idol group. Su-Metal hit that limit, so what she is doing is sacrificing her "pop idol" persona to be reborn as a metal queen. Babymetal gets a lot of influences from other bands. The neck brace is a tribute to Yoshiki, the drummer from X-Japan. He would headbang so hard while playing drums that he all but broke his neck, and had to wear a neck brace ever since. This is tribute to that. Obviously, you got the Metallica influence. However, at the end, when the head of the statue falls, that is also a tribute to them. Metallica did this during the "...And Justice For All" tour in 1988/1989, when they had a statue of Lady Justice (they named her "Doris"). At the end of the show, the head of Doris fell off, so this is a nod to them. Others have already mentioned that "Death" is a play on words. the Japanese language does not have the -th sound, but they have a similar word "desu", which the u is silent, so it is pronounced "des". They'd say that word, and hold their tongue between their teeth to get the -th sound. but "desu" means "to be" or "I am". So they are simply introducing themselves in the song. The lyrics are the name of the band spelled, and then each one saying who they are: Su-metal desu (I am Su-Metal), Yui-metal desu (I am Yui-Metal), Moa-metal desu (I am Moa-Metal), Babymetal desu (We are Babymetal). That's it. And the funnier thing here is that this was the closing of this particular show. For their first tour, this was their show OPENER (obviously without the crucifixion). Welcome to The One, as this is a huge Fox hole you're about to go down!

[@emilyporter1186]

One correction: desu doesn't really mean "to be" or "I am". It's a present tense sentence ending which doesnt really translate to English.

[@birdbranch]

Doris FTW ❤❤❤

[@birdbranch]

This is Epic❤❤❤

[@CanaldoPortador]

Oh good, this is why I couldn't stop thinking about "One" when the guitar started. Cool!

[@bons244]

You should see Road to Resistance live in Japan next. That's one of the performances that showcases everything from the group -- all 3 girls complete, all live Kami band, great instrumentals, great singing, great dance, great crowd.

[@christopherjq7414]

The ascension of our Metal Goddess... long live Queen Su-Metal 🦊🤘

[@dingjk5630]

Your "WTF" expressions are great. You opened your mouth in surprise and I could see your stomach and duodenum. We are a cult, it is true. Anyone pointed at by the girls will want to buy a ticket to a BabyMetal concert. 😊😄😁😆🤣🦊 Thanks for your great reaction.

[@ChiliConCarnage]

The neckbrace is an homage to the drummer of X Japan who hurt his neck headbanging.

[@ChiliConCarnage]

Also, the music at the beginning of the song, the statue in the back and the exploding spotlights at the end are homages to Metallica.

[@williambornn1684]

Hey you 2 just thought I'd answer some of your questions in this performance. To explain the neck brace and Su's death I will provide you the translation at the beginning of the performance: Opening Translation: Legend 1997. (referring to the year of Su's birth this was her 16th birthday she was born in 1997) It is told that receiving the legendary neck brace from the god of Metal, she shall abandon her human life and be reborn as a goddess. The bloodline which has been passed down from ancient times is destined to be the guide, boarding the ark of time. The apocalypse is prophesied DOOMSDAY comes There remains... little time.. Also it is the crowd chanting death and spelling out Baby Metal then chanting death it symbolizes her leaving her body and returning as a metal god the large white statue behind her. I hope you see this if you did not know keep those reactions coming... William Hardcore Bornn

[@jamesmcclung153]

Good stuff! I would recommend Headbanger from that same show, Legend 1997. It's usually safe from blocks too.

[@christopherjq7414]

Iconic performance 🦊🤘

[@jeffschreifels8651]

That might be the best reaction to Babymetal Death I've seen so far. The story behind this particular performance is pretty interesting. I'm sure you will be filled in thoroughly in this comment section very soon.

[@TheTeufelpanzerVI]

Excellent reaction, and the genuine looks on your faces was priceless! I totally enjoyed that reaction! Sure made my 16th Birthday seem so super lame! Anyways...I might suggest "Headbanger - Legend 1997" from the same show.

[@autohmae]

It makes everyone's 16th birthday look lame, from history and in the future. I doubt anyone would put on something like this ever again.

[@TheTeufelpanzerVI]

@@autohmae I have to agree!

[@somewhere_on_earth00]

Talk cuts the music apart so you can't concentrate and the music loses its goodness.

[@Grington300]

Hahaha Great reaction. 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). This was 3 months before they released their first album .... and from just 18 months or so before where they played their first solo headline show in a venue with a capacity of 150 they were able to sell out this venue (Makuhari Messe) with about 9,000 fans. I will try to explain what was actually happening. There is an English translation of the intro video in the description which would have helped a bit (perhaps) with understanding what was happening: "Legend 1997. It is told that receiving the legendary neck brace from the god of Metal, she shall abandon her human life and be reborn as a goddess. The bloodline which has been passed down from ancient times is destined to be the guide, boarding the ark of time. The apocalypse is prophesied DOOMSDAY comes There remains ... little time ..." Basically this show was the final step in BABYMETAL transitioning from Idol group sub-unit (it had this narrative running all the way through and even started with a lip-synced dance remix of their song 'Headbanger') to independent metal band - it was also Su-metal's final step in her transition from J-Pop Idol - she was sacrificing her human existence and life as Suzuka Nakamoto, a J-Pop Idol, to be reborn as Su-metal, a Metal Goddess chosen to lead the Metal Resistance. 'BABYMETAL Death' was the first track on the first album and was most often used as the show opener (without the crucifixion) - it is the perfect introduction - that is what the lyrics are:- "B-A-B-Y-M-E-T-A-L Death Death Death Death Death Death. Su-metal death. Yuimetal death. Moametal death. BABYMETAL death. Death Death Death Death Death Death." It is a play on words. There is no 'TH' sound in Japanese, so to a Japanese speaker the English word death sounds like desu (the U is silent) spoken with a slight lisp. Desu means "To be - I am - you are - we are - it is" etc ... so in Japan you might introduce yourself as "D Music Life desu" (We are D Music Life). All they were doing throughout the song was introducing themselves by name and introducing BABYMETAL by name - and 'death' is just the sort of thing you'd expect to be chanted by any self respecting metal band and their audience while the lead singer is crucified. There were a couple of homages in this performance too. The opening drum riff is (as you noticed straight away) an homage to Metallica's 'One' and the statue crumbling at the end pays homage to Metallica's Justice For All tour of 1989 where they also had a statue (Lady Justice) crumble at the end of their shows. The neck brace is a tribute to X Japan drummer/pianist/songwriter/composer Yoshiki who damaged his neck so badly headbanging that he had to wear a neck brace a lot of the time, especially when performing. On special occasions 'BABYMETAL Death' was used later in the show - it was the finale here at Legend 1997, the show celebrating Su-metal's 16th birthday ... and they only crucify Su on special occasions. So far that has happened 5 times (plus a couple more in the shows at the Budokan they played early last year), the last before those was at Legend S, Baptism XX in December 2017 to help her celebrate her 20th birthday - and that one had extra flames. Did I mention? (YT seems to object to hashtags now) NotACult

[@autohmae]

I can tell you why KZbin probably objects to hashtags, because people post a video on KZbin with the hashtag and spam comments to check out the hashtag

[@Grington300]

@@autohmae That figures - I've stopped adding the notacult one anyway

[@Killem911]

I was wondering if you would be here to translate the intro video, when I clearly shouldn’t have, since you are always so fast xd. Kitsune up!

[@Grington300]

@@Killem911 Always wonder and check, I may not have got here or could be late or could have had a lazy day and not bothered 😉🦊

[@carlosmolina4205]

thanks, i needed a reaction to babymetal

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ 💀 💕 / 💀 💀 💀 You've really jumped right into the deep end with 'Rondo of Nightmare', followed by 'BABYMETAL Death'. The song title, 'BABYMETAL Death', and the lyrics are a play on words in Japanese. In this context, "desu" in Japanese 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. 'Legend 1997' was named for Su-metal's birth year. She was born on December 20th, 1997. This concert was held the day after her 16th birthday, on December 21st, 2013. This song was used as an opening number for several years to get the crowd hyped up. Usually without the crucifixion. : ) This performance was unusual since it was the closing number. Here's a translation of the introduction: "It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset (neckbrace) 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". Kami Band members for this concert were guitarists Mikio Fujioka (RIP) and Leda Cygnus, BOH on bass, and Hideki Aoyama on drums.

[@DaunteDonloe]

it's just real just real quick this was for Su metal 16th birthday this was a representation because I don't know if you guys know or not but Sue metal used to be a j-pop star this was a representation of her dying as a j-pop star and resurrecting as a heavy metal Queen the neck brace of I forgot what they called but that was supposed to hold all the rock energy and supposed to help guide her or something it fuccin cool look it up

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Basically Su Metal has to die so that she can be reborn as a heavy metal goddess and spread heavy metal throughout the universe. The statue statue behind her is quite often mistaken for a Biblical character but it's actually a representation of her as a deity.

[@michelm.6033]

I’ll be short, but this is about the sacrifice of Suzuka Nakamoto, J-Pop Idol into Su-Metal Queen (or Goddess) of Metal. Good job bookending the group. Now you have only 48 ish songs in between to get to know the women. Keep coming back.

[@faceplantor5647]

Suzuka died so that Su-metal might live.👊🏽⚡️

[@michelm.6033]

@@faceplantor5647 Amen!

[@TheDigitalThreat]

Just a cute Japanese girl celebrating her 16th birthday with her closest friends.

[@LouieGrandie]

You have reacted to two of their most non-standard BabyMetal songs. I would suggest HeadBanger-Legend of 1997 to see what the classic BabyMetal performance is like

[@smashstuff86]

Welcome deeper into the Foxhole.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

So, Su...how was your 16th birthday? "Oh, it was cool, I was crucified by my two best friends in front of over 10,000 people."

[@marksievert6774]

FYI, it's not the devil horns holding up it's the sign of the fox god.

[@chadjohnson3777]

I believe it was her 17th birthday they were celebrating

[@Grington300]

16th in this one🤘

[@alpac1151]

I wish i had a brithday party likte this.

[@jonabitstream]

Watch their music video (not the live version) for their song Headbanger for an explanation of the neck brace. Su “dies” here, on her 16th birthday and is reborn as a metal goddess.

[@nothsor]

I'm sure others can better explain this, but the title is actually a "cute" play on words. In Japan a typical greeting would be Babymetal desu (the u is silent) which would be like I am Babymetal. From what i read there is no "th" sound in the Japanese language so babymeta; desu becomes babymetal death. As previously noted it's basically Su's accention to "Metal Goddess" though in other events this was used at the beginning of the show. just a brief note on the show itself. the 1997 refers to Su's birth year, she just turned 16 the day before this show. Moa and Yui were 14. The band, the Kami band (Kami meaning god/spirit) were dressed according to their name.

[@DrCognac]

A someone pointed out to this video: child labour laws in Japan requiers neckbrace for crucifixions... the neckbrace is acctually an homage to the band X-japans drummer and you will see that often if you check out more bm. The intro is an omage to Metallica and Babymetal does alot of nods and homgaes to other bands in their music and performances.

[@javis8810]

The death of that j-pop idol sh** and reborn a Metal Queen!!! What did you do on your 16th birthday????

[@jazoon7249]

Road of Resistance, next. SERIOUSLY!

[@bestfriendbingbong]

This ritual was SU becoming the Queen of metal. The neck brace is related to headbanging.

[@daveshaw5750]

You have to see Road to Resistance live in Japan!!

[@牛なべ]

Almost unnecessary information. Boh, the six-string bassist of Babymetal's backing band called Kami Band, got married on August 14, his 40th birthday. Reported from Japan.

[@j8y8ird80]

He also won his battle with cancer as well.

[@牛なべ]

@@j8y8ird80 I do not know such facts. which is the source?

[@martinmetal7481]

Dont worry Su only pointed at you at least you did not receive Su's Death Stare ! "Her what" i hear you say. Dont worry you will find out if you continue your journey down the foxhole . Exellent Reaction definitely one of the best to this version of BabyMetal Death . 🔥Notacult 🔥 🤘🦊🤘

[@Wirmish]

Neck brace: Babymetal - Megitsune (official video)

[@paulbroady4141]

When you watch a video too soon.... " what's the neckbtace for?" There's a world of lore with these girls. You have much to learn my friends. 🦊🦊💥🦊🦊

[@Mainz458]

I recommend you react to "Megitsune (live 1997)", a truly energetic show, you won't regret it. Good video!

[@gjunky1513]

The Haunted Neckbrace was Su-metals first call to the metal universe. The official Headbanger music video, tells that story.

[@charleslatora5750]

Yes. Must watch.

[@charleslatora5750]

This is a video I tell non-believers to go watch when they say Babymetal ain't metal 😈

[@garygnu2164]

They used to open their shows with Death. You should watch the Babymetal guide. It’ll give more context of what they are about.

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

the song is called _babymetal death_ not just "death". it's one thing for reactors to make this mistake, but fans should know better.

[@TheKerverakos]

Check the Headbanger video, and you'll understand why she wears the neck thing...

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 No way this is a cult, i think.....

[@salesiocaritas8400]

たぶんそうですね、i think.....

[@10Shun]

Yep, Babymetal is deadly cute.

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Ok, I've subscribed, just so I'll be able to watch more of your Babymetal reactions. Watching your reaction was epic. Thank you for that! I'd recommend Road of Resistance Live in Japan next.

[@practicewhatyoupreach8382]

This is one of the best reactions to this song. With couple "mellow ones" in the mix, it is nonstop from start to finish at a BabyMetal performance.

[@mariatrinitymya8618]

May be I am really possessed. Many of my friends don't like metal. They said it is sooo noisy and they are amazed that I like these kinds of music. I also found this band being cute and I envy them. I wish I can be like them tooo. Very energetic in metal music when being still young. But it's hard to live in because my parents are Catholics and they will be sad if they found out that their daughter is a real headbanger. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 BTY they put a neck brace on her neck. Yeah. You should watch the song named headbanger by Babymetal.

[@Trashcan-Man]

Your goosebumps gave me goosebumps. If you are looking for the next best one to react, I would say road of resistance (live in japan), it's from the same concert as this one. And it's just as good as this one, maybe even better.

[@Shoe-metal]

Quick correction to prevent any confusion, _Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL)_ is from another concert a year and half later.

[@Trashcan-Man]

@@Shoe-metal Thanks. I assumed they were both from the legend 1997. I guess cause of the same outfits and age... thinking about it though, the stage is completely different.

[@azidoadriangil]

This is a shirt of Café Tacvba? 😯... Great!!!!👍

[@saikisfang9339]

.....................and that is how you end a show.

[@Manolo144p]

More Reactions to BABYMETAL Akatsuki Amore Road of Resistance Sis. Anger YAVA!! Death Death Shine Ver. Distortion Arcadia Karate Rondo of Nightmare Doki Doki Morning Chokoto Love Love Machine Syncopation Megitsune Gimme Choko Iine Catch me if you Can Headbanger Pa Pa Ya! Shanti Shanti Shine Brand New Day Night Night Burn The One In Name Of Kagerou BxMxC Da Da Dance Ijime Dame Zettai BBAB Awadama Fever Meta Taro No Rain No Rainbow Tales of Destines Elevator Girl Oh! Majinai! Starlight Tienen como 50 canciones He compartido 40 aproximadamente

[@ston3kill3r]

Also remember Su was only 16yo , Moa and Yui where only 14yo

[@pickthestickup]

The title and lyrics are like an intro and a play on how the japanese word "desu" and the word "death" sound similar.

[@raid7752]

Legend One-Nine-Nine-Seven (referring to the year of Su's birth) It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset from the god of 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.." Basically this show was the final step in BABYMETAL transitioning from Idol group sub-unit to independent metal band - it was also Su-metal's final step in her transition from J-Pop Idol - she was sacrificing her human existence and life as Suzuka Nakamoto the J-Pop Idol to be reborn as Su-metal the Metal Goddess chosen to lead the Metal Resistance. BABYMETAL dreamed of someday opening up for the legendary metal group Metallica that dream came true at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul. As one might expect from the trio, they absolutely rocked the stage! Kicking off Metallica's Seoul show on January 11, 2017, BABYMETAL opened the night with an explosive 6-song set.

[@lokiloki7112]

Subscribed!!! The reaction to this is awesome!! please do more babymetal stuff!!

[@ryanflake815]

These girls are the masters of crowd control surprising how well those three Captivate and pretty much command a crowd but I can just imagine how epic this show would have been to go to just the energy alone I can imagine how tired everyone must have been after the show is over

[@robloxfunkyfriday5091]

I want the FOX GOD BACK👹👹👹

[@rorynurnberg7216]

Beginning of the reaction "Very grandiose" oh man.... that moment when you know whats coming. Also they are totally chanting Death, and its a play on the word Desu which is kind of part of a greeting so yui metal desu, moa metal desu but the crowd chant is death.

[@rosswoodland6449]

Dude!!, watching that performance elevated that song so much for me. Just WOW.

[@gerrymichaud3851]

Look at Su Metal's 20th birthday concert or the Metal Galaxy concert. It's great.

[@jerolddavis]

You guys still haven't seen the cutest stuff they've done. They do some very different blends of the 'kawaii' and the 'metal'. Gimme Chocolate, Headbangers and Road of Resistance are, for me anyway, sort of the big three "earlier" songs that do a great job of showcasing just how much fun this band is.

[@icejohnzgako7465]

Watch Headbangers music video to see her legendary neckbrace

[@mikeperkins3469]

You'll understand the significance of the neck brace in the official studio version of Headbangerrr!!

[@radioraffa]

This was a great performance they did years ago. But shows today are different (also BM performed since April 2021.) One member (Yui) left in 2017 ( @ 5:39 ) also the guitarist at this show Mikio Fujioka (next to the Bassist) died in the beginning of 2018. While they do change out members of the Kami band, he was a core member. In 2019 they added masks to the band members and hid them so the focus is on the girls. Most of their theatrical shows are in Japan. Shows in the states have been less extravagant (except for a show in LA) . Also the growls and screams are all in a back track. I do enjoy their music but now it's more pop and electronic with less metal, especially since they hide the band.

[@Zikkar]

Oh my this is a bold one for your second journey down the Foxhole Also that was the correct reaction to this one as well.

[@CanaldoPortador]

It really is! Like, my first Babymetal song was Gimme Chocolate and the second was Pa Pa Ya... IMAGINE HAVING THIS AS YOUR SECOND BABYMETAL SONG AND GIMME CHOCOLATE AS YOUR FIRST EXPOSURE 😂😂😂😂

[@asilduin4594]

This performance is absolutely classic and amazing, but there are 2 performances from the "Legend S" show that are arguably more visually stunning. "BABYMETAL Death" and "In the Name Of" at Legend S are mind-blowing.

[@mos8541]

LOLOL hey there's a market for everything... apparently.. hah.. SFMF

[@scottianson5133]

If you do go to a Babymetal concert, get into the pit. The seats on the sides are fine to watch and enjoy the show, but to be in the pit is another level of fun. And if you ever manage to see them in Japan it's a life changing experience.

[@richardbiondo239]

You gotta see Headbanger

[@debbieguillory4379]

Nahhh we aren't a cult lol

[@spectre-8]

and now to react to every other babymetal song and performance ever :)

[@yoshiking6056]

Hi pls react to I'LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS (GIANT) - Cover by Tommy Johansson Hi is guitarist in Sabaton 🙂

[@hygog]

welcome to the ritual

[@watcher2554]

And they say Babymetal isn't Metal........ Bahahaha!!!!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@faceplantor5647]

Good reactions👊🏽⚡️This song was generally their intro song live before the 3rd album came out. The very brief lyrics are a word play. The word in Japanese for, “We are.” Phonetically in English is “desu”. So in the song when you hear them say, “Babymetal desu” in Japanese they are saying, “we are Babymetal”.

[@lakenneth374]

In Japan Desu means"I Am" therefore Yui Desu, Moa Desu and Su Desu, Death, Death, Death...

[@ssbadd1]

Babymetal musts: Headbanger, catch me if you can, BxMxC, karate, gimme chocolate, road of resistance. All these live performances will absolutely wow you.

[@sarahgomez9727]

Their expressions of just jaw dropping, to being scared, confused, loving the song, and just them being so confused without the context lol. Deffently one of the funniest Babymetal reactions I have seen, that shock lol. The song I am pretty sure is about Sumetal be reborn into a metal goddess. It was her 16 birthday show, I believe after her actual birthday, they love doing shows after their birthday and so much to see. I reccomend Babymetal Megitsune Live at any concert. It is huge fan. fav.. I found this band last summer and hope to see an actual love show when they get back on tour. Alot of people been discovering each month and belive they are tied with most reacted artists on all of KZbin with BTS and Nightwish. I belive that Babymetal could become even bigger on KZbin at this rate of growth since they only have 3 mil subs with 10 years of experience. This can be do to alot of factors like Kpop growing bigger, them making a new genre in metal, to prove to skeptical people, and maybe being hidden compared to other big artists. I can definitely see this band reach 100 mil subs easily within future if they keep growing in popularity and brake through hard billboard charts and maybe this new album will do it. People think it may be released on November. Hope you enjoyed my mini theories, bit I do believe this is universal artist band loved by many and breaking what metal is and other genres.

[@sarahgomez9727]

Forgot to add. Everytime they say Death they are actually saying a different word in Japanese that sounds like death to introduce each other. Then they spell out Babymetal and say we are Babymetal. They love making complicated lyrics from older Japanese language to newer Japanese language, to culture, and other references. These lyrics took communities and KZbinrs like Andrew Hartley who has study Shakespeare and has lived in Japan and gotten help from family members who speak more Japanese. They even thought the lyrics meanings for alot of songs were very complicated and could be vague to understand at times even from all this knowledge. There are many other stuff and things I find within months that is really a Fox Hole. Hope you enjoy and Kitsune Up!

[@martinL1577]

the opening riff was a homage to metallica's one,,,the neck brace is homage to the drummer of the japanese metal band X who headbanged so hard he had to wear one,,the statue is of su-metal and like metallica's justice for all concert the statue was destroyed at the end,,,su-metal was crucified to change from metal queen to metal god

[@JwLinberg7788]

Babymetalogy 🦊

[@DaxRaider]

i bet someone already explained the play on words here desu is the formal way to say "i am" so moametal desu would approximately mean i am moa metal. the u is pretty silent so you say it like DES, and then when you pronounce it a bit wrong you end with death instead of des ... clever word play xD

[@zamriahmad8415]

Have u ever heard a band called LOVEBITES??? All female heavy/speed/thrash metal band from Japan.

[@512Bytes]

If you want to know what the necklace implies, check out Headbanger from them.

[@Unibear419]

Please react more babymetal live performance 🦊

[@emb5091]

The giant statue which eventually crumbles at the end is an homage to Metallica"s "...And Justice For All". The neck brace is an homage to Japanese metal band, X Japan, because their drummer head banged too much that he broke/injured his neck requiring him to wear a neck brace. 🤘🦊🤘

[@CanaldoPortador]

Also I can't be the only one to hear Metallica's One at the beginning

[@emb5091]

@@CanaldoPortador you're not. Most reactors who know that song see it too.

[@CanaldoPortador]

@@emb5091 this is actually pretty cool!

[@naycnay]

This was their old opening song when all three of them were still there. The lyrics are "Su-metal death. Yui-metal death. Moa-metal death. Babymetal death". They append -metal onto their names as their Babymetal characters. Death is a play on the Japanese word "desu" meaning "it is" or "to be", which is used to say something to the effect of "I'm Su-metal. I'm Yui-metal. I'm Moa-metal. We're Babymetal". The chanting of "death" is akin to saying "We are! We are!". So when you watched Road to Resistance later and they did their show closer shouting in English "We are, we are, we are, Babymetal!". That is basically the lyrics of this song.

[@autohmae]

You did say last last time in the Rondo Of Nightmare reaction: "and then they sacrifice her" 🙂 Best sweet 16 party ever !

[@ronrimsite6948]

The neck brace references the video for Headbanger.

[@debbieguillory4379]

Wait til u see megitsune or headbanger

[@ryanflake815]

it's because and shure someone all probably already mentioned it but it's because the band and the girls are big Metallica fans so u are right it's Metallica one that they use at the beginning of the song u won't see this kinda of performance from any American bands that's what I like about them they have brought new life to the metal world

[@wolfetiberian7079]

Wonderful.. Can u guys check BabyMetal - sis anger live

[@asuradeva9552]

dead as fox queen,. reborn as a fox goddess!!

[@maxmaidiac2237]

YES, IT IS ALSO A BIG TRIBUTE TO METALLICA. THE STATUE IN THE BACK IS PART OF THE TRIBUTE. JBANDS GIVE FULL CREDIT AND 100% LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ALL OF THE METAL ORIGINATORS AND METAL PIONEERS. THEY TRULY THINK OF THEM AS METAL GODS. JUST LIKE THE GREEKS THINK OF HERCULES AS PART GOD, JAPANESE THINK OF THE 1RST BANDS AS THEIR DIVINE MOTHERS AND FATHERS.

[@jaykanou7331]

Great reaction! Welcome to the world of babymetal!!!! You should definitely check out road of resistance live in Japan!

[@Starvin-Marvin]

I’m still in awe at how well the girls have their Death chants timed (since it’s technically on a different time than the band). It’s proof they have the blessing of the Fox God… Totally not a cult.

[@jeffwotherspoon3867]

and once you watch CrypticMisery's "A Beginner's Guide to Babymetal" it will all make sense don't watch the "unhelpful guide" it leaves way to much out, the use of the word Death is a play on the Japanese word for "I am" just an FYI this song was a way to introduce themselves in the past it was how they opened their shows, but they turned it into the Babymetal lore

[@denniseldridge2936]

Wow. You guys certainly jumped into the deep end with your Babymetal experience - usually this performance is recommended for more advanced BM fans. Others may already have chimed in, but here's what I know of this piece. It seems this is a statement of Sumetal's death and rebirth as a metal goddess amongst other things. Koba did as is his wont to co-opt non-Japanese cultural touchstones and weave them into his brilliantly mad concepts. In this case, of course, he's using Christian tropes, including the cross, the crucifixion and such. I get the feeling it's mostly based on Catholic imagery. This may be deliberately intended to be provocative, and I've seen one or two reactors being either slightly offended or at least a bit uncomfortable with it. But at the end of the day it's all just great musical theatre. Just a note about the neck brace. That originates in the Headbanger! video which I hope you'll get to see very soon (but seen the live version they recommend for greatest impact). The idea is borrowed from the drummer of a famous Japanese metal band who hedoban'd his neck so badly that he need one thereafter. You'll see 🙂

[@ゆりざべす-z8o]

BABYMETAL🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥

[@dragulia_venaro]

What they are saying all the time is actually "Deaths", not "Ossu" or anything😂

[@debbieguillory4379]

The girls are introducing themselves here..it's always 🔥

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

variety is the spice of babymetal. for something completely different, i strongly recommend babymetal's first official music video, for the song _doki doki morning_ -- it's wild how young they look. then something much more recent -- maybe su's rap in _bxmxc_ ?