BABYMETAL - METAL KINGDOM - CRAIG REACTS

I have the new album pre ordered, its out soon, and the new tracks continue to get released..

[@Icipher353]

I was at Makuhari Messe for the shows where this was filmed and it was absolutely mind blowing to see them live. Best concert experience I've ever had and well worth the long trip to Japan.

[@jakemuller8626]

The Fox Gate has been open... Let the METAL KINGDOM come!🙌 -NotACult- 🦊🤘👑 This is why BabyMetal have no match among any other Japanese artists, top notch worldwide. You're not the first one finding GOT resemblance on this stage setup, it looks mental. Here's some official info about this song: METAL KINGDOM (THRONE) _It is a powerful anthem ushering in the beginning of a new era while also representing the power and courage to step forward into uncharted territory. The track conveys imagery of one rising powerfully from the throne of silence, with a suitable fanfare announcing this new beginning._ Last weekend at Makuhari Messe they made two great live shows returning to the stage after almost two years. and by far they meet up my expectations with this epic live performance and top notch production. SuMetal and MoaMetal showing why they're a queen and princess deserving their thrones. I'm freaking out with the cinematic drone shots! We were expecting this live proshot version but we'll have to wait next month for live sound. We got so many big news and announcements, a new official member is coming (most likely Momoko Okazaki, the one who has been performing with them all these years and latest live concerts) next live shows in April 1 (Fox Day) when returning once again with another headlining shows at PIA ARENA MM Yokohama. Also they performed with a new BM mirror unit coming from another world of this metalverse, so we're guessing maybe some of the older kawaii metal songs they don't play anymore will be back with this new unit, so stay tuned for more but like always OTFGK. There was some minor issues when SuMetal was singing this live a little bit off, apparently an IEM issue or something but is all good coz we all know it's been a while since performing live and is the premiere of this song, pretty sure next live shows will be better. You can find the official lyrics pinned in the comments but here's the lyrics translated for you in the next comment. Thanks Craig for sharing this and don't forget to put your kitsune up!🦊🤘👑

[@jakemuller8626]

*METAL KINGDOM* lyrics: LYRICIST: Kitsune of Metal God ARRANGER: TatsuoMetal [Verse 1: Sumetal] We’re going through the passing times This world is crumbling We live while wandering A heart lost in darkness Hold me tight until dawn In that bright place Aim for tomorrow [Pre-Chorus: Moametal & Sumetal] Raise your hands to the lord Raise your voice to the world Raise your flag. Let’s be together... [Chorus: Sumetal] Stand up KINGDOM Unleash your FREEDOM Endless journey. Endless dream Wake up KINGDOM Get it, FREEDOM Raise the signal, go on without hesitation Trust your friend [Bridge: Sumetal] Negative words I don’t need a way back In that bright place Let’s live tomorrow [Pre-Chorus: Moametal & Sumetal] Raise your head to the lord. Raise your sword to the sky Raise your fists. Let’s be together... [Chorus: Sumetal] Stand up KINGDOM Unleash your FREEDOM Endless journey Endless dream Wake up KINGDOM Get it, FREEDOM Prove it Burn your life Believe in miracles [Verse 2: Sumetal] It’s the beginning song Deliver our voice Resonate, our voices Open up a new era Let it ring, it’s our voice Play it, our singing voice [Chorus: Sumetal] The sword of pledge Raise it up for tomorrow The unknown path Create it with those hands Stand up KINGDOM Unleash your FREEDOM Endless journey Endless dream Wake up KINGDOM Get it, FREEDOM It’s dawn, bathing in the light Cut through the darkness

[@Grington300]

Great reaction. 'Metal Kingdom' is the opening track on the album - so of course they used it for the epic theatrical opening number at their concerts last week - their first live shows in nearly 2 years. This was the live performance but with the studio audio - the video was released less than a week after the concerts they filmed it at, so it is understandable why it has the studio audio. We will have to wait for the DVD for the live audio. The way the stage was set up - there was an east stage where the Kami Band were and a west stage where Su started here sitting on her throne (yes there were 3 thrones). Joining the east and west stages was that huge walkway with the audience either side ... two front rows and both of them really long - so many people could benefit ... and on that was the moving stage which travelled along the walkway and also rose up and down. I understand Su, Moa and Momoko spent most of their time on the moving stage. There should be two more singles being released before the album.

[@Icipher353]

This is pretty much spot on. They were mostly on the moving stage, but they used the stage the thrones were on a couple of times, such as during Megitsune, but they hardly went down the end with the Kami band at all. One interesting note was that they entered at the start at the end with the thrones, and exited at the end of the show from the other end of the hall where the Kami band had been.

[@Grington300]

@@Icipher353 Thanks🦊

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 This video is from Makuhari shows on Jan.28 /29. I witnessed both shows at the venue. You saw one octagonal movable / elevatable stage but actually there were two identical stages for more surprising production. Several drones with camera were flying around all over the venue. Once this opening song by Su and Moa got started, I had goosebumps all over my body. The show was held after the almost 2-year long hiatus after all. Seriously many of audience were moved to tears and/or dropped their jaws when the gigantic fox wall opened and the thrones came out. Yeah! I chanted all through the song. ♪ Oh oh oh o o o ♪. What a happy experience!! The Kami band was playing on the east stage that was not captured in this video. After this grave opening, 3 girls performed 12 songs with Momoko Avenger. Did you see 3 (not 2) thrones at 03:33 in your video? Yeah, BM will change. The official 3rd girl is going to be unveiled in the next shows in Yokohama on April 1/2. Yes, at last ✌ You are lucky because you can see the new trio in your country, UK, when they join Sabaton concerts at 4 venues in Leeds, London, Cardiff and Glasgow.

[@luislandino9247]

Babymetal 💕 🤟

[@luislandino9247]

Hi from San Francisco California Babymetal 💕 🤟

[@raycollins511]

when you look at this stage and realize it is from one side to the other taking away at least 1000 tickets they could have sold but they wanted every fan to have a good seat. how many other bands worry this much about their fans? sad that this video has the studio audio and not live but it is ok because when i heard the audio video i can see i was right about how epic this song can be. to me Su is standing in front of her army telling them to fight and rise up and become The One. as always Su just has this presence on stage. her sitting on her throne like a badass Queen can do. the outfits for this song even go with the theme of Queen. look at Moa also and how badass she looks in the military style outfit. someone said the other ten people on stage held keys for the 10 Metalverses in the album.

[@autohmae]

Babymetal was away for a bit, but it's clear they are still willing to pay money for putting on a show LOL 🙂

[@boxicuk1620]

🤘🦊🤘

[@road-runner]

Nice reaction, thanks! That live performance and the song look so freaking epic and I can't wait to experience it live myself! 🤘🦊

[@mikepowers9486]

The Fierce Princess Moa @ 6:05. No one dares call Moa small now. 😁 Queen Su returns with her beautiful death glare @ 6:43 🤘🦊🤘

[@Slytherkins]

🤘🦊🤘

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 Babymetal Kingdom is The best Kingdom !! !! 🌸

[@rah2287]

👍 👍 Good to see you again.