BABYMETAL - Headbanger [Live] | Reaction

[@DaveDurbin]

Here's the link to my reaction to BABYMETAL'S Starlight for my Japanese viewers: www.liveleak.com/view?t=aWnD1_1540282551

[@たこ焼きそば]

thanks!!

[@arbalestt4590]

i was hoping you'd react to newer video of this song :/ the Big Fox is awesome. l've seen someone react to the vid

[@ronoda]

hey bro, wishing you a Merry Xmas and a wonderful New Year.... hoping 2019 is a great one for you... and when in doubt, just drink more lol...

[@memoriesandconcerts9265]

Hey Dave! Why there's no Akatsuki and The One reaction video.

[@BenC460]

Odd you should mention Yui getting injured. When they did this song at Budokan Yui fell off stage during the crowd participacion part. They finished the song with just Su and Moa. This is one of my favorite Babymetal songs. One thing I love the most about it is the lyrics. It's about a girl going to her first metal concert on her 15th birthday. She sings about rushing up to the front of the stage and headbanging and moshiing all night.Su says the cribabys (I'm assuming the negative people in her life) all disappear while she is there. When Yui and Moa are pulling on their ponytails Su is saying her long black hair is all disarrayed from headbanging. She compares that night to a beautiful flower that bloomed that night and dies the next morning just leaving a memory. Just some really great lyrics about going to see a metal show.

[@Glynthepin]

I thought that maybe the cry babies line might be referring to the girls parents, as their little girl has grown up and gone to her first rock show and they are crying with emotion. Just my idea.

[@BenC460]

@@Glynthepin I always thought the cry babies were the kids at her school that were afraid of metal music and tell her "You can't go to a metal concert. You can't get in the mosh pit. You'll just get hurt."

[@Glynthepin]

@@BenC460 If memory servers, even Duane Metal dos not explain it in his wonderful BabyMetal videos. There maybe an explanation on Reddit somewhere. I like your idea as much as mine but don't mind if you are correct and my idea was incorrect :-)

[@0okamino]

Moa also fell during the show, but that was on the stage rather than off of it. Budokan is harsh. Even if the audience completely supports you, the stage itself might be hostile. O.O

[@SLYDER811220]

WITH RAVEN HAIR, TANGLED EVERYWHERE, LEGENDARY, GORGEOUSLY. THIS FLOWER SOON DISAPPEARS FROM ME. FRUITLESS, BLOOMING CRAZILY. THIS IS THE END. WONT COME BACK AGAIN. SUDDENLY IT'S VANISHING. BUT I WON'T FORGET. ETCHED IN MY HEART. THIS SPECIAL NIGHT, MY FIFTEENTH. I'M JUMPING DANCING IN THE AIR. HEADBANGEEERRR!!!!!

[@autohmae]

6:25 that was Yui and Moa in the studio. The lyrics are about long black hair

[@bamos3D]

Babymetal is a happy fun kawaii metal that makes you smile all the way through their performances..missed that era..

[@raycollins511]

this version is one of the best for this song. this song at Tokyo dome black night is also so good. there Su interacted with the crowd so cool. Tokyo dome is by far one of the best shows Babymetal has done.

[@BloodyGir7]

Pikachu guy is a legend.

[@raid7752]

Watching BABYMETAL is like getting punched in the face by three kawaii Asian girls, and you know what I'm ok with that. Its times like this when you realize three kawaii Asian girls are more METAL than you. SU-METAL is our GODDESS QUEEN and an IDOL LEGEND. When all is said and done these girls along with the avengers will go down in history as some of the greatest IDOL LEGENDS alongside the first generation of girls from the IDOL GROUP AKB48. STAY BABYMETAL STRONG, AND MAY THE FOX GOD BE WITH YU... Did you notice SUE rocking the FREDDY MERCURY style mic stick?

[@Grington300]

Finally! I had begun to think you would never get round to Headbanger and it is one of their very best songs and one of the very best choreographed songs. Both Yui and Moa took over the lead vocals in shows in France and Germany respectively (the warm up shows immediately before their historical first appearance at Sonisphere in 2014) to celebrate their 15th birthdays and I'd really like for you to react to both of those too please (I will try to find the links). On the 'new' Babymetal, there is still full choreography for all the songs, that hasn't changed ... the styling may have changed of course, but that could be temporary. They have been in a sort of limbo and had to make adjustments to deal first with Yui's absence and now with her leaving, but I believe it will continue to evolve and now they know Yui will not be back they will have a clearer idea of how to move forward.

[@Grington300]

There is a ceremonial handing over of the mike and stand from Su to Yui and Moa for them to finish the song in each with her swapping places with them. Here is Yui singing (with the French crowd singing Happy Birthday first) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6bQoGdmorSrsKs and Moa's version kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4rcl4aArNNpfKM and for your interest - Legend I and the very first appearance of the Kami Band kzbin.info/www/bejne/noqrq62Gr7p8g5o

[@0okamino]

Uh oh, looks like the video you linked for Moa's version was taken down. :\

[@Grington300]

@@0okamino That is annoying - here is another link to it kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpfYfJZma5t7l9E

[@ndox9009]

this song is the origin of the " neck brace " in BM universe. the hair pulling choreo is taken from when Mikiko saw the girl playing with their hair and decide to put in the dance.

[@davestheman4janice]

You were right that its not surprising that Yui got hurt. There were reports she wore a back brace at the last few shows she appeared in, and if you watch them she does seem to be moving very slow. The Pikachu guy and White T-shirt guy from their very first performance are legendary. I believe next year they may replace Yui and get back to what made them special. Im sure they will continue to grow but once in a while give us that magic that only Babymetal can.

[@ShizuoNakamoto]

I am grateful that Dave will continue to support BABYMETAL.

[@oniichandestroyah3489]

I think this is the best of all BABYMETAL concert ever.

[@kai_henrik]

*Songs you haven't heard yet:* (From the 1st album) - Akatsuki -Iine -Uki Uki Midnight -Ijime, Dame, Zettai (2nd album) -Meta Taro -Amore -From Dusk Till Dawn -The One (Live covers) -Over the Future -Tamashii No Refrain -Tsubasa wo Kudasai -Kimi to Anime Ga Mitai (New Songs) -In the name of

[@facundogotmand8368]

Yes Dave, you have to react to the rest of the songs. I can provide you the links to the best performance for each song.

[@timgove5337]

Hard to believe you haven't seem ijime, dame, zettai, must do Sonisphere version. Akatsuki deserves a double reaction since there's a great "unfinished" version too. "iine" is probably the weirdest, their 2nd song. The One is a great vid, the song that always follows tales of destinies. The rest have lots of variety incl weird transitions and moodier pieces. But my recommendation would be Amore at Wembly, great sound and live vid, besides akatsuki & IDZ it probably kicks the most butt of these. Enjoy! www.dailymotion.com/video/x5eh8bm PS, choreographer Mikiko is one of Japan's most celebrated, works closely with BM, SakuraGakuin, Perfume, Amuse in general, she did the Olympic outro ceremony to represent that Japan is the next host. The Ghostbusters fog hoses were probably brainchild of live production design team tho, and keys in with theme of exciting first concert, and gives the girls some Power too imho

[@allahbless2278]

Wow I'm surprised at no Akatsuki

[@0okamino]

I hope he'll react to the Karen Girl's video for _Over the Future_ before watching the BabyMetal performance of it, and learns how it ties intrinsically into the group. I think it means so much more when viewed that way. :)

[@timgove5337]

0okamino, I agree. Here's Moa and Yui using it (Su's song) to audition for SakuraGakuin (Su is founding member), so just imagine how glad when they got a club with her kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5WvoJyjn8aYhdU And I love the way this vid presents Yui's blog and the significance to her personally kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIHNcmt3faeNfM0 Here the Karen Girl's vid kzbin.info/www/bejne/paXRY4h4YrZqhtk There are edited down versions of this full 11min tv appearance by Karen Girl's, 10yr old Su is already comfortable just talking away kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXjXm2WebJ2gZ9U

[@wave8359]

Dave---still among the best react videos !-----like that you stay focused on the act, rather than just stoking your own ego like most reactors ! Any chance you might look into Yoyoka ????? !

[@Wombatmetal]

The choreo pulling the pig tails out; that was Yui and Moa's idea. They did it in rehearsal and Mikiko-metal added it in. Which has turned into how they do choreo. Mikiko-metal doesn't come with set moves like she does with other groups. She comes to the studio, watches the girls rehearse, and takes their natural movements and makes a routine. I get that they have been a bit dark, but with the Yui injury and Ko-Gami's death, been a hard year. Elevator Girl is more upbeat

[@steffenjachnow8176]

I want to add: Mikiko-metal is the well-known (I dare to say somehow world-famous) choreographer Mikiko Mizuno (not related with Yui btw.).

[@0okamino]

There's also the connection of Yui liking the electric fan headbanging in the music video for _Headbanger,_ requesting that it be part of the choreo for _Megitsune,_ and so it was. :D

[@wave8359]

Good to hear background news,especially re Mikiko----one of the greatest choreographers ever !!

[@KK-yy1xl]

❌ヘッドバンジャー ⭕️ヘドバンギャー！！

[@josemanuelperez2853]

You´re right, it´s easy to get injured. In fact in the Tokyo Budokan concert Yui falls from the stage in one of the nights. She comes back at the next song and finished the concert Also in another concert Moa slip and fall but also she finished the concert even with that

[@Grington300]

Same concert and it was during the very next song (IDZ)

[@0okamino]

Grington - It was during their running part at the beginning of the song, wasn't it?

[@Grington300]

@@0okamino Yes, it was.

[@fizzilgig1993]

The song is about a girl going to her first Headbanger concert.

[@HenryDjunaediOnline]

Dave, I agree with you 100%. This song is actually my favorite. I think all Headbangerrrrrr!!!!! performances are epic. Btw it's about a fangirl of a band, not "just" headbanging.

[@HenryDjunaediOnline]

And one more thing, thank you for bringing this up. We all need a reminder of how great Babymetal is.

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🤘 This was part of the five song encore with the Kami Band. I agree Su sounds great on this one. They should give her more rockers like this one and 'Tattoo'. Their choreographer is Mikiko, who also does choreo and stage direction for Perfume, as well as her own troupe elevenplay. "Naki-mushi na yatsu wa, koko kara, ki-e-ro!" "All the crybabies, from here, dis-ap-pear!"

[@timgove5337]

"KI - E - RO" (key A row), shout along with the crowd, Disappear!

[@0okamino]

That has become my favorite part of the song. I love the contrast between Su whispering "ki-e-ro" on the studio version, and the crowd shouting it for live performances.

[@rickwagner-]

+0okamino I really hope to be able to shout it someday. 'Headbanger!!!' is at the top of the list of BABYMETAL songs I haven't seen live.

[@DannyJ.]

I miss songs like this. It's just so much fun and full of energy.

[@MasqueChosen]

From the very same concert here's a different version of the very same song except its even more energetic kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCqm5Wkipl3eZo

[@maximushaughton2404]

The mic that Su use's is a tribute to Freddie Mercury

[@jaydlor949]

I'm noticing the pikachu man in the background of your video like I did in the original performance video

[@Klapp_Spaten]

there are some Videos on YT where Moa and Yui sing the last part of this song, they sound so awesome. But overall a great reaction as always, I just like that you just take a break and share your thoughts with us. :)

[@maximushaughton2404]

They both did it, for thier 15th birthday's, Yui in Paris and Moa in Cologne, on thier 2014 tour.

[@Klapp_Spaten]

@@maximushaughton2404 Yeah i know, i just wrote "or" instead of an "and" classic mistake: 'D.

[@mysticvirgo9318]

then that track gets followed by Babymetal Death and Su getting the neck brace

[@charleslatora5750]

BMC. There is only fancam. I like the one from Sweden. I'd link but I have no idea how to.

[@charleslatora5750]

Have you tried Band-Maid? Aldious? Mary's Blood? I believe I saw a love bites poster in the back on one of your other vids.

[@wave8359]

Where has Dave Durbin gone to ??----missing his reacts !

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

The legend of Pikachu continues to grow..

[@nomusician4737]

I might nog agree with your thoughts on the current Babymetal, but it makes me really happy to see you back and watching Babymetal. Picachu is a superfan that you can see in just about any live video you can find.

[@0okamino]

I wonder if there's a white t-shirt under the Pikachu top. :D

[@nomusician4737]

Mind blown!

[@tommyo2450]

They still do all this stuff..

[@Subjectivity13]

I was missing your old Babymetal reviews as much as I miss the old Babymetal.

[@t-error760]

to be honest i like babymetal older songs more than the new one.

[@3riyanto]

oh man.. you make me more missing old babymetal.. i dont think Moa will hold the pigtail in choreo again

[@mysticvirgo9318]

I wish Su-metal could have kept that bejeweled mic stand, though

[@robharwood3538]

Oh, damn, BTW, forgot to say: This was yet another great reaction video. You make really good points about the earlier BM and more recent stuff. I really think that there are two major factors that have prevented BM from getting back to kawaii: 1) I think they (Koba) wanted to prove BM's metal chops with the 2nd album, so it included a lot more heavy/darker themes; and they've only released a couple MVs from it anyway, and 2) first Mikio's tragic passing, and then the prolonged health situation with Yui, and the long process of trying to restructure/replace her to get back into a full kawaii trio. My hope/prediction is that the whole BM project has way too much momentum for Koba or Amuse to let even these major setbacks permanently cripple it. Given enough time to recuperate, they will come back fresh and stronger than ever. It's just a question of time, IMHO. Hopefully sooner rather than later. I wonder what this upcoming Fox Day (April 1st, by band tradition) will bring. Maybe nothing, but who knows?

[@wave8359]

yes---would love to see Koba and Amuse removed from the Babymetal equation !!!

[@兵庫のケロヨン]

nice reaction!!

[@MacTaipan]

Man, it's so good to see you back smiling to BABYMETAL! It comes a little unexpected, but very welcome! I think there are one or two songs left that you haven't done, I'd love if you'd do them. One thing that I'd love you to watch (and I think you haven't, yet) is their current intro song "In the Name of" from their Legend S tour in Decembre 2017. It's not kawaii at all, but it's the most epic Metal "show" I have ever seen: www.dailymotion.com/video/x6h5yo6. I agree completely with you regarding the loss of kawaii in their current form (music, choreography and outfits). Many fans say it's inevitable due to them growing up, but I think there's a middle ground that could have been explored. But then again, we don't know if there's going to be more change in the future. Edit: Sorry, messed up the link at first.

[@toro55ful]

Yeaaah react to this video man pure greatness!! And the most epic intro to a concert something like a movie so theatrical!

[@robharwood3538]

Hey Dave! Hope you're doing well! 👋😊 You REALLY have to check out these two recent MVs in the kawaii metal universe: DESURABBITS 『卒業少女‐未来絵‐』, and ​​LADYBABY " Riot Anthem ". They are both really really good, top quality, possibly even epic. After these recent disappointing and sad events with Babymetal, it looks like kawaii metal is still a source of creative genius, and both DesuRabbits and (perhaps a little surprisingly, since they've also had some major/difficult changes) Ladybaby are still tapping into that source, picking up the slack while Babymetal hopefully recuperates. I hope these two amazing videos bring some cheer, joy, and hope back to you and your viewers. Cheers, man! 😊 P.S.: The Ladybaby one is like nothing they've ever done before. You'll be pleasantly surprised, I think!

[@Hgoenge81]

Great reaction, but I have to disagree with the new stuff being all doom and gloom. Listen to "Da da dance", "pa pa ya", "oh majinai" or "Elevator girl" and see how happy they look and how awesome they still are. I also love this earlier cuter stage of their careers, but tbh alot of the moves from then may not translate to a grown woman, who is a lot taller. Also alot of the cutesy things girls can do seem a bit inappropriate to Me, when adults try them 😎🤘🏻🦊

[@xayvion1001]

You are mistaking the title. false:ヘッドバンジャー true:ヘドバンギャー‼︎

[@BigOlPretzel]

Akatsuki is my suggestion i think you would love it.

[@KillingMachine44]

Please go back to the link and sync type of reactions

[@lefrog001]

Were you preparing to rob a stagecoach or train as you made this video? Nice reaction but to many pauses

[@khf-80eg16]

IS(イスラム国）の人ですよね？

[@themikays]

Listen to akatsuki 👉👈

[@jjs2351]

Dave, your observations are right on point about the "classic" Babymetal vs the new vision of the band. It's too much of a change, IMO. Bands evolve, yes, and they are getting older, but they are, as you put it, taking themselves way too seriously now. Maybe they're going after a different audience, but many people who loved the band in their original concept, like myself, are disappointed. "Kawaii metal" put them on the map, and why they would toss that away is baffling.

[@rickwagner-]

+John S If you're disappointed, imagine how the members are feeling and consider cutting them some slack. They've had a brutal year.

[@jjs2351]

Hi Rick, I know you're a big fan of BM, having seen a lot of your comments on other vids. It's not that I don't cut the members some slack, as you put it, but I'm just generally feeling down about the direction that Koba seems to have put them on. Yui leaving was a tremendous downer, but nothing can be done about that. I've followed the girls since the earlier days of SG, and was just a big admirer of their brand of kawaii metal.Absolutely no bad feelings toward Su, Moa or the Kamis, it's just that I'm not feeling the fun aspect recently. We'll see what the future brings.

[@rickwagner-]

+John S The future is going to be different, for sure. But from seeing them live in Austin last May, and what I've heard from folks who were at the October shows in Japan, they are still amazing. They even brought back "We are BABYMETAL!", and "See you!" at the last couple of shows. Personally, I don't mind them exploring a darker side. 'Rondo of Nightmare' is very dark, and that's from the first album with a live debut at Budokan.

[@tommyo2450]

You talk a bit too much.. you're right about most of it but...

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

React to iine live at Budokan

[@timgove5337]

I'd go with the original promo vid, part of history

[@Chimp_6]

Now March 3, 2019 Zero news about Yui since the "released statements". BM statement - smells like lawyers Yui statement - smells like lawyers If this had been an amicable breakup there would have been press conferences and possibly a farewell appearance (to pass the torch). NOPE, just silence. This has all the earmarks of a contractual dispute with legal gag orders and lawyers - lawyers - lawyers. So sad .... BM's Golden Age is over. Be well Miss Yui

[@hidekazu1774]

動画止めすぎ！　何時もの方が良いと思う。

[@khf-80eg16]

Islamic State Member？

[@毎度-g7x]

わらってんじゃねーよ😠

[@ShizuoNakamoto]

I am grateful that Dave will continue to support BABYMETAL.