F.Hero , BABYMETAL , Bodyslam - LEAVE IT ALL BEHIND .....(review)

[@MacTaipan]

I have been a BABYMETAL fan for quite a few years now, yet watching the girls' smiles in videos like this one still makes my day. Priceless!

[@emb5091]

Same and same!

[@paulmarks3662]

This song is what happens when everyone involved doesn't have an ego.

[@MacTaipan]

That's a good point! It really shows.

[@dangermouseuk78]

I think it also did another important thing personally, it promoted Babymetal alongside two of the biggest Thai artists, in Thailand and then Babymetal helped them with exposure in the world at large. I saw a reaction from a Thai reactor and they were so pleased when they heard Su sing that brief line in Thai. As someone said elsewhere we get a lot of Japanese and Korean music, nice to see Thailand getting some exposure.

[@robote7679]

I saw that same Thai reactor. Her expression when Su sang in Thai was joyful and priceless!

[@poonsakkaomor6305]

❤❤❤🇹🇭

[@jeffschreifels8651]

I am a Babymetal fan so I like it all. The darker stuff, the happier stuff. I don't care. It's all good to me. Why? Because it's them doing what they want to do. They are expressing themselves, not what they think others want to hear.

[@Carl-o6h]

The reality is, as it has been all along, is that they're doing what Kobametal wants them to do. BABYMETAL is not a band; they're an idol collaboration of singers, dancers, session musicians, song writers and choreographers, all under the control of Kobametal. No standard band unit could possibly do everything that BABYMETAL does and succeed at it. BABYMETAL are like the musical equivalent of Cirque du Soleil.

[@ksbrst2010]

​@@Carl-o6hI think if he would really try to do this they would really give him their opinions. He started from a point that he told them quite Franklin what he neede from them. You must not forget in brgining hr had notvreally money for them so he learned to watch them and tried to get what they needed andvtrief to offer them before they demanded something. They are pretty much in control. It was Su and Moas idea to continue with Babymetal. They are no small girls and they grew up in an industry that is not known to be Kind to their actresses. But they made Babymetal their own. Kobametall Was not quite own linecwith typical idol look but they changed their costumes into their current models that are extremly conservative and this is in fact one of the important Features for many of their fans

[@nyhtlyht]

​@@ksbrst2010👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@autohmae]

If you look at Kobametal interviews he has always said he puts himself in their vicinity so he can best understand them and create songs based on what they say and do. Which is why a song like Uki Uki Midnight has mentions of squid, etc. Yes, they were just kids who would not be creating the music and a large part of this structure remained, but he clearly tried to create music 'in their voice' aka based on them. (I don't have to explain Yon No Uta of course). Su-metal already changed some words in Doki Doki Morning on her own initiative, Kobametal lets them add their inputs in the early days and when Su-metal says: I though Divine Attack was a great song and I wanted to write lyrics for it and she did. That means it too was her initiative and was just considered normal in the atmosphere of song creation. Yes, the girls are not in the lead, but Kobametal is much more working like he did with bands than any of those big idol companies. Remember Amuse is a talent agency, not an idols agency. When I say bands, I meant listening to everyone and letting people just do their thing if the results are what he wanted, you can look up some of the first Mikiko interviews or the t-shirt designers round table interview and you will see he often has specific ideas, but if he has no demands, he just lets the people he trusts to do their own thing. When a show has been designed, the executing of the show is very much influenced by the 3 performers (see Singapore behind the scenes in 2012 to get a small glimpse). They are probably even more involved in that part than the music itself. And with a show like Legend M or Legend MM, they are probably even much more involved. So yes, Babymetal in all it's ways still lives somewhere on the fusion of idol and band.

[@superioist]

SU-METAL,MOAMETAL,MOMOMETAL are artists. They are neither idols nor bands; they are entertainment professionals who transcend those things!

[@davidtollefson8411]

I think this is an awesome collab, with everyone contributing equally. Love how Moa and Momoko have their moment too. Very impressed.

[@poonsakkaomor6305]

🤗🤗🤗

[@robote7679]

Fantastic! Let me start by saying I love this collab. I've watched it dozens of times since it came out and it has just not grown old. OK, your video here was a phenomenal breakdown of what I've been thinking about ever since my first hearing-two days ago?! Especially everything you articulated about Babymetal. Though you expressed what I was thinking with far more depth and context. You put it so beautifully. I had mentioned in a comment what a joyful sense of nostalgia I got from BM's appearance. As I'll note have many other fans mentioned. But you really described in depth so well the how and why this bodes so well for Babymetal's future. Su, Moa and Momo had the kawaii turned up to 12 and I'm sure at least a few fans dissolved into the rapture as they experienced it. I'll say it again for good measure. This is one of the best collabs I can think of. The Babymetal star power once again will give lesser known artists a take on a bigger stage. While F. Hero has created a beautiful and most generous canvas for all three artists to share with astounding equality. Bravo for your breakdown. Was a thing of true wonder and edification.

[@BakaBroadcast]

Thank you so much, I really appreciated your comments! I'll try to keep the quality up :) . So glad you enjoyed both the song and the review!

[@zekejethro]

Excellent review Sir! We can almost call it a documentary. I was really hoping BABYMETAL would just stop touring and drop a new album, but if they can keep collabing and dropping bangers like this on a frequent basis, I'm fine with that too.

[@BakaBroadcast]

Thank you so much! Yes, I am in a similar place, just hoping for a new album, but I am glad they are paying the bills right now and getting their publicity hype up with all the touring and collabs. Still, genuinely so excited for this new album!!! The wait will be worth it I think!

[@NegoClau]

I love when music geeks geek out about music! I can relate to it in a spiritual level!

[@gandumzero3580]

This collaboration is phenomenon OMG perfect combination this song is straight to my playlist.

[@asdwinner1234]

I'm just deeply satisfied with hearing another fan tell us why he loves BabyMetal -- at length!

[@graxusgaming9889]

Awesome review and breakdown, agree on pretty much everything you had to say. As a huge BM fan myself I'm also really looking forward to this new era and what they have coming over the next couple years. I really feel they are going to push the envelope even more and keep surprising us, what's new right?! I'm actually hooked on LIAB after listening to it more than once, it has so many catchy parts, that F.Hero drop is lights out, and the melodies of Toon and Su are so great! 🦊🤘

[@BakaBroadcast]

Thank you so much and, really glad! Yeah, this is one of those collaborations where it feels more than just a showcase, the end result actually is a really satisfying song that gets better on repeat listens. Glad you enjoyed it too!🦊🤘

[@byebyeblue]

For babymetal fan who think the song is not heavy enough, you need to reminded that this project is "F.hero" project not babymetal so the components of the song is designed by F.hero's team, of course the song will come out different from og babymetal song.

[@surasakhoiyeepu9791]

Normally, Thai people listen to soft music. But this is what makes..wow

[@bertg2779]

Pom rak Thai krap (I love Thailand) BabyMetal rocks Thailand. F'ng HERO is Thailand's PitBull. BodySlam is one of many good Thai bands. When I first went to Thailand 20 years ago what really impressed me was the quality of its artist. Everyone expects excellence from Japan, not so much from Thailand.

[@kevinrampersad9202]

Very interesting commentary on this collab in general and on Babymetal's performance/role in particular. I love Babymetal - the old and new 'versions' - to me, MUSIC is LIFE and life well lived must endure, adapt and evolve. Babymetal has endured, adapted and evolved, and they're more popular than ever - for good reason! That said, I have always held that Babymetal must never lose their "kawaii-ness" which has always been a huge part of their charm - so to see this aspect of the band making a comeback is joyful to me!❤❤❤To see Moa-chan and Momoko-chan given their opportunity to shine as superstars in their own right is also sooo satisfying - give me more of moa and momo, motto motto!!! (alliteration overdose there! lol) Looking forward to a very bright future for Babymetalllllll!🌟🌟🌟🤘

[@bleedsmetal]

Brilliant Thank you

[@powerdavid6235]

They've been selling out 58,000 capacity arenas in Japan for over 10 years, their 2 shows in Tokyo this summer had over 300,000 aplications for tickets within 5 minutes of the announcement of the shows.. They have a great future, with, or without, this song. I will be seeing them this June in Amsterdam, another instant sell out show of theirs.

[@Wombatmetal]

Let Babymetal be BABYMETAL! As far as the criticism that the instrumentation we had all heard before, I don't think they could have done it any other way to be honest. You have 3 artists you're juggling, to add musical exploration and it could very easily become too busy and a mess.

[@robote7679]

Couldn't agree more. Bodyslam like true pros delivered exactly what the song needed. Not something talented rock stars are often noted for. So good on them.

[@autohmae]

3:10 this is Babymetal in general and something I wonder is how much is lost on the cutting room floor, as Kobametal has always said they are always working on new material and have a lot of stuff in their closet that they might develop further (some of which probably ended up in Metalverse). yes to a certain extend it was a return to the past for Babymetal, but I think sonically ... vocals wise we already seemed to have had it with Lil Uzi Vert collab. The extremely catchy lyrics/vocals Notice how Babymetal song on that album, at least on KZbin, had almost as many views as Travis Scott feature, which are 3rd and 4th for the album. I'll admit a better test is Spotify,, where it's more bottom end of mid-tier song, but with how divisive it is (furthest away genre-wise for his existing fans of any song I'm sure), still impressive.

[@BlazinNSoul]

Momoko saved them from retirement. They were only supposed to go as far as their 10th anniversary. That was their orgional goal, but after the tragic events of Mikio Fujioka death. Then Yui leaving, which while not confirmed, likely has a lot to do with her compressed disk injury. Yui has never returned as she had promised all these years later. _____________________________________________ So it is my guess her injury was ongoing & she hasn't fully recovered from it. After Babymetal going as a duo for their 3rd album & tour. It was looking questionable they would continue. Then realized how close Su-Metal came to hanging it up but then came back with something to prove. All of 2023 with the release of "The Other One was a massive success. The album was the most mature and progressive I had seen from them yet. Su-Metal taking her hand into writing territory with Devine Attack, which was brilliant. ________________________________________________ Then their insane 96+ tour dates across the globe & their Legendary performance of Kingslayer with Bring Me The Horizon. I thought no way this is being topped here. Then "Leave It All Behind comes out like Godzilla's winning an oscar!! I knew this could be a turning point for the band. An evolution I have been waiting 13 years to experience. 🤘🦊🌩

[@poonsakkaomor6305]

❤❤🤘🦊🤘❤❤

[@rickwagner-]

"That was their orgional goal, but after the tragic events of Mikio Fujioka death. " It was not. To quote Koba: "The last message at Budokan saying “leave the earth” is something like an announcement to tell the end of “Season 1” of TV dramas. We announced it especially because many fans may be left in limbo whether they can expect the next concerts or not in the current extraordinary situation. We intended to courteously tell that “BABYMETAL is going to take a hiatus for a while”. It is not our usual way and we might not have announced it if the world were in normal situation." - Kobametal, Young Guitar magazine, November 2021 issue. Certainly both Su and Moa needed to decide if they wished to continue with the BABYMETAL project after it became clear that Yui would not be returning, but there was never a set 10 year deadline, just a realization that they would be making some changes. Also, you are guessing about Yui and "her compressed disk injury." The exact nature of her health issues has never been discussed publicly.

[@BlazinNSoul]

@rickwagner- That is true and can be left to interpretation. Here is a bit more from a different interview that expands on Su-Metal's thoughts at the time. Su-Metal: "Actually, we’d already decided about five years ago that we would make the tenth anniversary our goal. When we became a two-member group in 2018." "So we weren’t sure how to proceed, and even wondered if it was right to keep going but decided to carry on until the tenth anniversary. We received some tough feedback from fans at the time." "Which I’m sure came from a place of love for our group. I think it made us stronger, and we gained a lot of confidence. In that, knowing that most people appreciated our music." ________________________________________________________ "Even though our appearance had changed. We took a break because we felt we’d reached our goal, including going through such experiences." "So during my time away from music, at first I was like." “Nope, not gonna listen to metal anymore.” But before I knew it, I was back and singing again." [Laughs] "Probably like how a teenager takes up playing guitar, I found myself singing. So before we realized it, MOAMETAL and I were getting together and dancing again." "So I really enjoyed our first lesson in a while." That could be where some of the confusion was here but the goal was always to get to their 10th anniversary first. The rest only the Fox God knows lol.

[@BlazinNSoul]

@rickwagner- As far as Yui's compressed disk injury, that is a more recent development. It had apparently been leaked from a source close to the group. However, we probably will never know 100% for sure. It's not hard to imagine this, though. As there were some eye withness accounts about the innocent in question. That Yui was injured during a stage fall. Nothing was ever mentioned after that. Yet this is when Babymetal's behavior got weird & changes to their lineup shortly after. ____________________________________________________ Then, the whole announcement of Yui pulling out of their upcoming US tour at the time over heath concerns. Then, the announcement of Metal Galaxy but no mention of Yui. Then shortly after this we get this press release & response from Yui herself. "I am truly sorry for the inconvenience. I have caused so many people due to being absent for an extended period of time. I have mulled over this over and over again, but I have decided to leave Babymetal at this time." "I feel very sorry that my decision will disturb the other members. "Along with so many fans who have supported Babymetal. I am further terribly sorry to sadden the fans who have supported Babymetal. I had the strong desire to appear on stage again." ______________________________________________________ "However, my physical condition is not at its best even now." I also feel that I would like to pursue my dream, one that I have had from a long time ago, of going on my own as Mizuno Yui. I t is these factors that led to my decision." I am thankful for the numerous and precious experiences I was able to have being a part of Babymetal." I always felt day to day that I was truly blessed. The live shows where we all smiled together and became as One were truly happy and enjoyable times. I will do my utmost best to be able to again one day meet all of you as Mizuno Yui." "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 8 years." Mizuno Yui

[@rickwagner-]

@@BlazinNSoul Yui's stage fall was in March of 2014. She continued to appear with BABYMETAL through the rest of 2014, 2015 and 2016. The first show she missed was 'LEGEND S - BAPTISM XX', in December of 2017. Yes, it's possible that she was badly injured in 2014, and stopped performing in 2017, but I don't have much faith in anonymous sources. Especially if it's something that a reasonable person could guess, and is unverifiable.

[@halfglassofluke]

Hit the nail on the head @ 10:00 . I think this Era of BabyMetal is going to be something special! Legend 4(th album) 3(members). Believe!

[@christopherjq7414]

Because of Yui not being there, the last 2 albums (I liked them btw)were more Su-metal centric.That was understandable but the essence of BABYMETAL is being a 3 piece outfit. With Momo now being an official member it's time for them to re embrace their roots and create the kind of music that made us fall in love with them in the first place 🦊🤘

[@ksbrst2010]

Well i don't think we have really talk about Yui , if we like it or not her age was not really an exception to have an Career ending injury or condition.that they had to reconfigure and recover is logical, we mustn't forget how it must have been for the girls. Su was trained tobprotect her younger sisters and Moa had to realize that she couldn't do this for her life. And since both girls depended on each other no one could really do anything without them. Möa is obviouly now much strenger involved in Produktion aspekte. And they have now realized that Babymetal is still a number to be recogniced. The last year with 97 concerts was an nearly impossible scheute and now this Produktion where they experiment with harmonized singing and out of character performances are something New.

[@traylor2502]

You have forgotten about their collab with Lil Uzi Vert, but don't worry, most of us also have. Great review by the way.

[@BakaBroadcast]

Thank you so much! There is an Easter egg reference at 3:34 by the way ;) . I felt better not diving too far down that rabbit hole again, but well pointed out. I was surprised in my research being reminded how many collabs there has been now!

[@traylor2502]

@@BakaBroadcast Yeah, I missed it. Facepalming hard right now.

[@BakaBroadcast]

@@traylor2502 😄It is oh so brief

[@ksbrst2010]

Well as F. Hero deckared to appear wuth Babymetal at their concerts made a deep impression. And he knew that the Guitarist of Bodyslam was a well known Babymetal Fan. And Moa already declared that zhey are working on their next Album. They knew that Fans wanted to hear more Moa abd Moa Gates to sing Solo. So they knew Fans would expect mire Moa and Momo. And they tried to integrate Moa, Momo and Su into this song. But I wouldn't expect Black Babymetal a 14 year old gets away if she thinks that her Daddy will Marry her anyway but the meaning changes when 21 and 25 year olds sing this line. I think there might be Intervention from Koba Moa abd Momo. Ans Rad Minipatty would be very unexpected. Wgen Momoko cMe to Sakura Gakuin Moa and Yui had already graduated. But that there are such things expected in their next Album is a well known fact.

[@thanesponhongyim4284]

Best Collab 👍👍👍👍👍

[@pajjekbukcolanantakal3177]

Perfect Collab 🥰 💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️🤟😍💕

[@JL-go3]

An enraged Thai Brian Blessed line was awesome...😅

[@BakaBroadcast]

😂 Thank you, yes it made me chuckle when it came in to my head whilst watching the bridge. BABYMETAL IS ALIVE!

[@thefoxhole-y1u]

Great project🤘

[@lotsoflife8236]

Keeping my fingers crossed over their future album.

[@DadaandPapa]

wowwww

[@rah2287]

👍 👍 Agree.

[@Carl-o6h]

Interesting comments as always, even though I don't agree with all of them. Around the release of The Other One-my favourite BM album, the impression given was that there would be a new beginning, a new direction for the idol collaboration. This filled me with excitement. What we now seemingly have, first with Metali and now with Leave It All Behind, is puppet master Kobametal doing a 180: so much for that new direction, eh? Not that a 180 is a bad thing for the majority of the fandom who still like the early more cutesy BM. Personally, I think that expecting women in their mid-20s to go and do that style again is a bit creepy, still, I guess that puppet master Kobametal sees it as the best way forward. It's clear that this latest collab is an attempt by Koba to break into the Thai market; and an attempt by F Hero and Bodyslam to break into the Japanese market: no prize for guessing who's going to be the more successful. IMHO, I feel that this newie would have been far better with just BABYMETAL, F Hero, and the Kami Band: it certainly would have been more of a banger. The banger moments in LIAB are so few and short-the breakdown ludicrously short-that they end up sounding disassociated from the rest of the song. IMHO, BABYMETAL's contribution (basically they own the song) - and the F Hero cameo are what saves this collab. A case could be made for F Hero becomming the fouth member of BABYMETAL!

[@rickwagner-]

The BABYMETAL team made it quite clear that 'THE OTHER ONE' was a standalone effort, and they refer to it as a separate concept album. They don't consider it to be the fourth album in the series with 'BABYMETAL', 'Metal Resistance' and 'Metal Galaxy'. That fourth album is still to come.

[@silly_programme5061]

Smh hating on The End, where is the Paledusk love???

[@Pornchai-Khamsorn]

You can check the band name The Darkest Romance because the leader is the producer of this song

[@johnschultz7765]

Not the producer, but is the songwriter.

[@Pornchai-Khamsorn]

@@johnschultz7765 you can check in credit name Thitiwat Rongthong

[@Pornchai-Khamsorn]

@@johnschultz7765 you can check in song credit name Thitiwat Rongthong he is The Darkest Romance bands member

[@numbernine5418]

@@johnschultz7765 He has done both.

[@Duy-Metal]

Please, please please: #MetalPati for real, imagine Moa and Momo remaking Miracle patiful humburguer, that would be glorius!!

[@keithsowerby8179]

#metalpati isn’t working on X

[@rickwagner-]

I get two results. One random, and one from Howard.

[@BakaBroadcast]

#metalpati !!! :)

[@russellpotter7294]

Often Babymetal have felt and looked a bit lost in earlier collaborations. They never really worked and this is always my fear when we have these sort of things. But actually I enjoyed this and it worked pretty well. Still not a great fan of collaborations which seem like a step away from going on hiatus. But I personally liked this.

[@IAMisLove]

👍👍👍Very nice reaction. 🦊 🖖❤

[@Q1776Q]

I actually like the older BabyMetal stuff much more....

[@triquivijate]

Bodyslam are a great addition, though tbh F.HERO isn’t really my type of artist. once he has done his bit, it’s a fair to middling song. I think Tom Morello was a far superior collab. However BM fans seem to have embraced it, so i’m sanguine about this song. Not in my top 10, alas.

[@Borgfoster]

"METAL PATI" What a great idea!

[@jaegermeister798]

#metalpati

[@icarushedoban3536]

I wonder what if any surprises they'll have for the tour final concerts next week,a return of the Eastern Kami Band perhaps?🙏

[@christopherjq7414]

I would love for them to put together an all female touring band, Megitsune Band?🤔

[@BlazinNSoul]

I don't think that is happening but I share your thoughts lol.

[@BlazinNSoul]

​@@christopherjq7414How about Bring in JUNNA lol. She already basically auditioned with her cover of Doki Doki Morning. That girl is a beast of a different level!! 🤘🦊🔥🥁

[@nyhtlyht]

​@@christopherjq7414ooooh great idea 😮

[@christopherjq7414]

@@nyhtlyht because she's a huge fan of BABYMETAL, Saki from Nemophilia could be lead guitar