First Time Hearing BABYMETAL DEATH Live @ Legend 1997 Reaction

In this video, we will be reacting to Babymetal and their song DEATH. This is my first time reaction to this song and I really hope you enjoy it!
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BABYMETAL DEATH | Legend 1997 (Complete)
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[@Icipher353]

Babymetal Death is the song we show to people who say Babymetal isn't a metal band. This concert took place in 2013 after Su had recently graduated from Sakura Gakuin after turning 15 in Decemeber 2012, and Babymetal was becoming an independent act separate from SG as a result. This performance was symbolically representing the demise of her persona as Suzuka Nakamoto of Sakura Gakuin, and her transformation into the metal goddess, Sumetal of Babymetal. There is actually a pun in this song with the use of the word "death". When the girls say 'death', it sounds like 'dess', because the Japanese language has no dental fricatives (vocalization sounds that use your teeth) and so Japanese people find it quite difficult to make the "th" sound that we use in English. In Japanese, the word 'desu' (pronounced 'dess') mean 'I am, you are, we are, it is" (depending on context), so when they say "Babymetal death" they are also saying "Babymetal desu" (we are Babymetal), so in effect they are introducing themselves. Thus, when they say, "Babymetal death. Sumetal death. Yui-metal death. Moa-metal death.", they are saying, "We are Babymetal. I am Sumetal. I am Yui-metal. I am Moa-metal." Yes, that riff is a direct homage to Metallica, as is the big statue in the background, which is based on the statue of Justice from Metallica's 'And Justice for All' tour. The neckbrace is a homage to Yoshiki, drummer and pianist of X-Japan, who headbanged so much that he permanently damaged his neck and had to play in a neck brace. Babymetal have often cited Metallica and X-Japan as their biggest influences and in the early days, they liked to pay tribute to them in their performances, which is why they feature in this particularly significant performance.

[@Icipher353]

@derbettnasser4027 Wow, that's pretty insulting. You think that because they're Japanese they can't understand what Christianity is or what its symbolism means? They can open any number of books and read everything they might need to know to grasp the fundamentals of Christianity. Just because Christianity isn't common in Japan doesn't mean they can't understand it. Not to mention that Koba is a walking encyclopedia of metal lore, and you can bet he knows the context of what he's doing. Everything in that Babymetal Death performance is there for a considered reason that Koba has planned out; it's all either intentional homages to legendary metal performers, or knowing winks to metal's tropes and stereotypes.

[@Icipher353]

@derbettnasser4027 Do I think the girls knew when they did it originally when they were kids? Probably not. Do I think they know now? Yes. Do I think Koba knew exactly what he was doing all along? Yes.

[@emb5091]

They used to open with this song a few years back during their US tour, which was a smart idea for when they performed at the outdoor music festivals. Not only would it hype up the fans, but I bet it made people who never heard of BABYMETAL pay attention and check them out. Starting with one of their heaviest songs first showed metalheads how heavy they could get before blowing their brains out with their cuter songs.

[@onetymebigtyme]

fun fact, the breaking of the statute is homage to the 1989 and justice for all metallica tour binge and purge destroying the lady justice statue

[@Killermcknight]

lol that's awesome!

[@steveratcliffe2181]

The neckbrace is homage to X Japan drummer Yoshiki who had to play with one because he headbanged too much. I will never tire of this video. Great reaction.

[@Killermcknight]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that tid bit with me!

[@Sunflowerseedsforivan]

I always hit the like button immidiately after reactor recalls that initial riff is similar to Metallica's One. Respect!

[@Jordan-Ramses]

It's kinda random. I didn't get that one and it's obvious but I've gotten much harder ones. Also if by similar you mean identical then yes. It's identical. On purpose. It's a very tasteful homage. They only do it for a few seconds.

[@silly_programme5061]

@@Jordan-Ramses Not quite identical actually, but yes it is a nice homage

[@yakidin63]

Babymetal. "notacult"

[@FourBleats]

This is the end of the show, the transformation to metal goddess. It makes a bit more sense if you see the opening sequence, Ave Maria / Headbanger (night of 15 mix), which is all lip-synced, backing track, no live band, typical idol style. It might also help to know about Japanese idol groups - what they are, how they operate - and how an alternative idol scene emerged, where BABYMETAL were one of the front runners.

[@Killermcknight]

Hmm idol groups that's interesting... yeah I am intrigued now thank you for sharing that with me.

[@Jordan-Ramses]

'Death has been on my radar. It's been something I've been wanting to do.' Too soon. I just watched Made in Abyss. I'm still traumatized.

[@Killermcknight]

😂

[@bonhzeppelin55]

There was a Sh**load of sacrifice, & really, really hard work these girls had to take on. They had many roles to play in Sakura Gakuin, at the same time getting Babymetal going & attending public school! Yes in looking back they must have truly felt they earned everything they got. Cheers!

[@user-li3kk7or2k]

BABYMETAL🔥🤘🦊🤘🔥

[@Marty-Metal]

excellent content KillerMcknight-Metal, in another Lore video from earlier in this show, it was revealed that the statue is the Fox Mother.

[@Killermcknight]

Thank you Marty-Metal!

[@Wirmish]

6:00 - Su-Metal: 16 yo, Yui and Moa: 14 yo.

[@Killermcknight]

That's crazy!!

[@cuttysark8017]

Who doesn't enjoy a bit of theatrical autodafe? Here BM appropriate the symbolism of Easter to use as part of their own lore and apply it to Su's transformation from a schoolgirl into a metal goddess to save "metal". They have also taken Shinto images of the fox that is associated with Inari so they are borrowing from many traditions. "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". This concert, Legend 1997, celebrated Su's 16 birthday and her transition in BM lore from a school girl into a metal goddess. It also traced the 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. The DNA helix in the intro visuals to this song also appears on Su's stick mic in Headbanger and is an icon of life and transformation. This is reiterated in the use of the Christian iconography of the crucifixion. Death and life exist together... #notacult. From this concert they would start their first European tour and have a break out performance at Sonisphere 2014.

[@Grington300]

Great reaction. There can't be many bands who would crucify their lead singer on stage to celebrate her 16th birthday (they only do that on special occasions) - Yui and Moa are 18 months younger than Su, so they were still only 14. 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. 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 (this time it was the finale). 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. All they were doing throughout the song was introducing themselves by name and introducing BABYMETAL by name. There were a couple of homages in this performance too. The opening drum riff is an homage to Metallica's 'One' (as you noticed) 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.

[@Killermcknight]

Grington what is an idol group? that term is foreign to me! This is by far the heaviest most metal birthday anyone has ever had in the world imo. Thank you for all the information it really helps me put things into place and perspective! I appreciate you man!

[@Grington300]

@@Killermcknight I am no authority on Idol groups (the concept was alien to me too), so from wikipedia this is what I've found about Idols: "An idol is a type of entertainer whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following. Talent agencies commercialize idols by recruiting preteens and teenagers with little or no experience in the entertainment industry, and market them as aspiring stars." "Music from idol singers is generally categorized under J-pop, though talent agencies may label them under the sub-genre "idol pop" for further distinction. Many idol singers find success as groups rather than individually. Within each idol group, the members are sometimes given distinct roles. One example of a role is the center, who occupies the center position in the group's choreography and thus receives the most focus." BABYMETAL formed as a sub-unit of a group called Sakura Gakuin, an Idol group put together by the Amuse Talent Agency to coach and train the most talented young girls (aged between 10 and 15) signed up to them in all aspects of the entertainment industry (singing, dancing, acting, stage management, modelling, writing and so on) with a view to them deciding which direction to take to further their careers when they were older. Sakura Gakuin had a school theme, so when the girls were 15 and would graduate from their everyday schools so they would also graduate from Sakura Gakuin. Younger girls would be transferred in to take the place of those who had graduated each year. Running with the school theme, sub-units (groups of maybe 3 of the girls) like after school clubs (eg cooking, tennis, science, baton twirling etc) would have their own themed song and dance routines they would perform at Sakura Gakuin shows and at Idol Festivals where many other Idol groups would also perform. BABYMETAL started as the Heavy Music club. BABYMETAL was the only sub-unit to separate from Sakura Gakuin to become an independent act. Su-metal was 15 and it was time for her to graduate in 2013, but BABYMETAL had found their own audience and were making a name for themselves, so their producer and Amuse decided that rather than her try to start a career as a solo artist BABYMETAL should continue to develop and should go with her as her (and the other two girls') vehicle. Legend 1997 was the final step of that separation.

[@goodgonsee]

@@Killermcknight basically idol = j/k pop singer + dancing/choreagraphy

[@hardencrater5142]

Don't think too much, enjoy the dark DEATH, chaotic GIMME CHOCO, hard hitting BxMxC, melodic SYNCOPATION, whatever IINE is, and 50+ more, each with its own different charm :)

[@autohmae]

Great reaction, Su-metal has said when she was little her dream was to perform at Budokan, Tokyo (let's call it the the Madison Square Garden of Japan). She reached that a few months after this performance. After which they went on their first world tour and their 3rd performance and 1st performance in the UK they were at Sonisphere, UK 2014 on the mainstage, with at least 50 000 people, with a large part cheering them on. A huge success/big deal at the time.

[@kevinhiggins7838]

And now think about how many times she’s performed at Budokan… really don’t know… has anyone performed more often at Budokan than BABYMETAL?

[@BlackArr0w]

@@kevinhiggins7838 they're not even close :D The record for the most Budokan music concerts is held by Eikichi Yazawa, 142 times Matsuda Seiko (57) performed at Nippon Budokan on July 7th, extending her performances to 113, and she is the female witht he most Budokan performances. Suzuka is currently at 12 :)

[@autohmae]

@@kevinhiggins7838 From Wikipedia: "The record for the most Budokan music concerts is held by Eikichi Yazawa, 142 times as of December 19, 2017." so, still some more to go for Babymetal to get there.

[@Killermcknight]

That is fascinating! Can you imagine being younger, young like Suzuka and thinking my dream is to play at the Madison Square Garden or Budokan (Which thank you for the comparison! Helps put things into perspective) at that age?

[@autohmae]

@@Killermcknight Babymetal rise is mind blowing to be honest. Two years later they were at Tokyo Dome, 2 sold out shows, 55 000 people per night. That year they had a big world tour, performing at big festivals and the girls were like (paraphrasing): "you know, 55 000 is fine, but we've stood before bigger crowds before." LOL

[@cjkoehler]

🤘🦊🤘 #notacult

[@steffenjachnow8176]

I just want to point out that the reference to "One" by Metallica is completely intentional since their producer is a big-ass Metallica fan.

[@Killermcknight]

that's awesome!

[@kevinhiggins7547]

Just want to know, was I the only one to burst out laughing when he said "judging by the time line and all three being there I think this is going to be poppy"

[@Grington300]

No, not just you😁

[@hardencrater5142]

Umm... The title of the song is literally DEATH...

[@Killermcknight]

😂😂

[@Guysm1l3y]

The statue was very likely an homage to the Metallica "Justice For All" tour statue which would break at the end of the concert.

[@kitkat6407]

Great reaction🤘🦊♪

[@Killermcknight]

Thank you!! 😊

[@martinmetal7481]

So we Crucified or Queen and she become a Goddess on her 16 th Birthday . Nothing strange in that she did get better 😁🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼

[@michelm.6033]

I’m sorry your link, or mine couldn’t complete the lore.. so much to learn.. ..Yes as others have mentioned there is an homage to many groups. Regardless I only need my women . In short safrafice the J-Pop Idol to the Metal God. They have now returned with the latest album.

[@michelm.6033]

yes you got it😊 ❤️❤️🦊

[@arving.4441]

Yes!! Please react to "the guide". Personally, I don't mind the pausing because everything you say make sense. Great reaction. Can't wait for the next one.

[@Killermcknight]

Thank you!

[@shock77772]

"Idk but i think this one is gonna be more jpop sounding" 😂😂😂 famous last words

[@lencooke944]

Hey, good reaction Killer. You had to tick this one off before doing any guide for Babymetal. If you are going to do one of the guides as a reaction, may I respectfully suggest you do the 40ish minute version of Cryptic Misery's guide ... All you need to know about Babymetal (or something like that, just search Cryptic Misery and you will find it). There are two versions, one runs just under 20 minutes and the other hits around 40 minutes. Do the 40-minute version because it gives you so much more information on the group, and much, much more information about Babymetal's lore. The video is getting a little old now, in the face of recent activities by Babymetal, but it is still, by far, the best of the guides. Anyway, you choose what you like, but just know that there will be many Babymetal fans who will ride along with you for the 40 minutes of the video and really enjoy watching your journey of discovery about Babymetal. Keep the good stuff coming.

[@jakemuller8626]

Nice suggestion. He will get tips how recognize Moa and Yui differences between each other, although today Moa looks almost like Yui with a chubby face and no dimples lol🤭 and she still looks gorgeous.☺️❤️

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks man and I'll definately start with the 40 minute video and at that point slap in the 20 minute video at the end. I'll record it but I imagine that video being over an hour long so I don't expect people to sit through everything but it's mainly for me anyways! Thank you so much for the love and support my friend!

[@watcher2554]

@@Killermcknight No need to do the 20 min video...that is the older one..the 40+ min version is the newest, most up-to-date one Cryptic produced....though it does stop just before the 'Stairway to Living Legend' video that was released to coincide with Babymetal taking their 1.5yr long break...but thats close enough i reckon...LoL!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@lencooke944]

@@Killermcknight You won't need to add the 20 minute video at the end, as it is just a shortened version of the 40 minute video, with most of the more in-depth information removed.

[@jakemuller8626]

The Fox God has sacrificed a Jpop idol and reborn into a metal queen goddess. We've been blessed by the Fox God. -NotACult- 🦊🤘💀

[@jakemuller8626]

"Did she stopped doing J-pop after this." She did, after that she focused on kawaii-metal. The statue at the end is a homage to Lady Justice from Metallica - And Justice For All, but here is meant to represent SuMetal virgin jpop idol form, once is crumbled down she reborn as a metal queen goddess. 🦊🤘

[@Killermcknight]

That's pretty damn metal.. I don't think there is another visual representation that compares!!

[@BoognishQC]

had me laughing you trying to figure out who is who, as they are saying their names. not that I expect you to understand them your first time listening, just really funny🤣🤣🤣

[@jaykanou7331]

Su’s really tall 🤣🤣🤣🤣 she’s 5’2 … with heels lolll great reaction buddy

[@Killermcknight]

😅

[@paulbroady4141]

Idol princess sacrificed to be reborn as the metal Queen / Goddess we all know and love now. Oh by the way, Sumetals 20th birthday , Legend S , baptism XX , Ends with Death again. First show without Yui. A glimpse will appear in the guide . Have fun. . #definitelyacult 🦊🦊💥🦊🦊

[@Killermcknight]

lol thanks Paul! I can't wait tbh

[@Unibear419]

Please react more babymetal live performance 🦊🎸

[@stefanlindbom8870]

All hail the fox god .. 😂

[@k-popplayinklown5473]

That’s the best new year s resolution you could have and very achievable compared to most

[@Killermcknight]

I think so too!

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

Nice reaction. So I'll give you little tricks to tell the girls apart easier since that can be a challenge. Su is the easiest. She has the mic and she always has a ponytail. Moa and Yui both will always have pigtails. Moa, however, has huge dimples when she smiles and she has straighter hair. Yui, while she doesn't have dimples, has baby cheeks and they are quite chubby. She is also very proud of her cute chubby cheeks. Her hair is more curly than Moa's and as a result her pigtails tend to stick out more on either side than Moa's does. Later on, when Yui leaves, you will see 1 of 3 "Avengers" with Momoko being the one that performs more often than not. All the avengers will have their hair done in pigtail buns. So buns where the pigtails would have been. Also, to me, they don't look super thin has Su, Moa, or Yui. Not saying they are fat, just that since they haven't been doing this as long as the main girls, they are as skinny. To me it is pretty visible. Maybe the costumes they were is somehow different and I haven't noticed the difference in the costumes, but they don't look quite as skinny. Anyhow, that should help you figure the 3 girls apart. Great reaction, and have fun reacting to these girls. They are an amazing group to listen and enjoy.

[@r1learner178]

Su-Metal's costume is always different to Moa and Yui (only a little bit but noticeable) I think.

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks man I'll look out for those differences!

[@fridayjune9603]

Thus, the girls began to learn how to be mindful from metal music. Needless to say, they need to be prepared. Today, the girls are moving toward maturity, becoming more objective about themselves and more aware of their own self-worth. They are beginning to recognize their own self-worth more strongly. However, we all have doubts about who we really are and who we wanted to be.

[@Killermcknight]

Well said!

[@Dragonstar-Metal]

So how was your 16th birthday? I can guarantee, my birthday was never this cool!

[@Killermcknight]

I can't even remember it that's how lame it was lol

[@michaelaugustus5191]

it represnts her death and reborn to the goddes of metal

[@Dennis-DK2]

#notacult

[@johnschultz7765]

Su-metal: "Su-metal death!" (Su-metal desu / I am Su-metal) Killer: ... Yuimetal: "Yuimetal death!" (Yuimetal desu / I am Yuimetal) Killer: "Moa?" Moametal: "Moametal death!" (Moametal desu / I am Moametal) Killer: "Yui?" 😅 It took me a long time to remember and recognize which was which. Another clue: Yui is first because she is 2 weeks older than Moa.

[@Killermcknight]

😂😂 Thanks john

[@Killem911]

Nice reaction and yes you got some bits right but I can't forgive you that you said Mo once again instead of Moa :( Just kidding of course lol Great that you picked up that intro riff which is intentionally a reference to Metallica's "One". Also the statue in the back is a reference to Metallicas "And Justice For All" album and tour. The neckbrace is a homage to X-Japans drummer Yoshiki who had to have an emergency surgery and needed to wear a neckbrace for quite some time. Also when the girls say "Su-metal desu" they cross their arms to represent the X for X-Japan. The introduction they do is a simple play on words, since they say "desu" (the u is usually silent in Japanese), which means I am or we are, but mispronouncing it slightly off to make it sound like "death". Yes, Suzuka Nakamoto was sacrificed to be reborn as Su-metal, ending her J-pop career and making the transition to metal goddess complete. Btw how was your 16th birthday party? Please do the 40 minute guide from CrypticMisery!

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks for all that information that is great stuff! I will do the Guide for sure! and my 16th birthday was so lame that now in my 30s I can't even remember it..

[@watcher2554]

Can't wait to see your reaction to Cryptic's Guide....and this performance was indeed Full of Lore...From the opening riff to the crumbleing statue...from the neckbrace to the play on words(death in place of desu)...this was one of those moments in Metal History!! Oh and....#notacult LoL!!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@stevechevy3382]

Nice reaction. As I always say no body is ready for death. Especially not Babymetal death. I think you got most of what was portrayed there. Su gave up being an idol jpop star for the metal goddess life. I don't know anybody who celebrated their 16th birthday like that. Babymetal is unique. It's one thing to do some stage theatrics about that. It becomes a whole other thing when Su makes it happen. Our metal goddes Su-metal. Some fun things here as other have pointed out the tribute Babymetal made during the show. And as heavy as that was, they still found a way to be kawaii. Yui and Moa giggle as they go to put the neck brace on. Moa fixes Su's hair because you have to look good when we sacrifice you. lol. Su said when the fire shot up, she could feel the heat and felt it was too close for comfort. I've noticed since then the pyro has moved farther and farther away from her. Smart. They did get to meet Metallica not to long after this. Maybe some advice came their way. Also, there is an even heavier version of this song. They did the Shin Death version for the 10 years of Babymetal at the Budokan. That's another cool thing about Babymetal is they will change a song. So just because you reacted to a song once don't think it ends there with that song. all that heaviness and all that sacrifice and all they said was I am Su-metal, I am Yuimetal, I am Moametal. Babymetal. Simple but a lot of fun. The statue represented her Jpop idol self. Which is destroyed. Su is metal now and ever more. Yui and Moa got sacrificed at the start of another concert. and Su, Moa and Momoko got sacrificed at the start of the 10 years of Babymetal concerts. If you're thinking that means Momoko has got to be the new third member, come April. You're not alone in that thought. Enjoy the journey through the foxhole and into the Babymetal galaxy of music.

[@road-runner]

Good reaction, thanks! Yeah... or I'm very wrong or this doesn't look or sound like a j-pop performance. 😁 The whole concert (Legend 1997) is an allegory about their transformation from a j-pop idol group sub-unit to a legit metal band. And this was its final number: Su-metal's sacrifice as an idol and human just to reborn as a metal goddess. And yes, the beat in the beginning ("ONE") and the final statue crumbling ("Lady Justice") are homages to Metallica. The neckbrace thing is a homage to X-Japan's Yoshiki Hayashi who had to wear one (even performing live) due too much headbanging. The lore about this topic is the base for their "Headbanger" music video. I believe this is the coolest and heaviest way to celebrate your 16th birthday, isn't it? Until next time!

[@autohmae]

Best sweet 16 party ever ! 🙂

[@road-runner]

@@autohmae For sure! 😁

[@Killermcknight]

that's metal as F*ck.. and yeah no this is hands down the best birthday any person alive could ever have.

[@bonhzeppelin55]

Babymetal: #NOTACULT!

[@ShizuoNakamoto]

There is no religious significance to the production of the statue of the Virgin falling over. I am sorry if it offends you. The Japanese view of life is that life is a discipline for growth and that to live is to kill yesterday's self and create a better today's self. In my personal opinion as a Japanese, this performance can be interpreted as following the traditional Japanese coming-of-age ritual of 'Genpuku’.The scene where the statue of the Virgin falls symbolises independence from motherhood and is an expression of Suzuka Nakamoto, who debuted as a singer at the age of 10, abandoning her career as an anime song singer and girl-pop singer to be reborn as a metal queen. Again, I hope you understand that there are no religious connotations. Monotheism is a minority religion in Japan, so it is either tolerant or insensitive.🌏🌍🌎🤘🦊🤘 英語は話せないのでDeepL翻訳で失礼します。 Sorry. It's 'Genpuku', not 'gembuku', which is also on Wikipedia, if you're interested.

[@Tyyppl]

Pretty sure he was not even sligthly offended by the statue falling over (or the crucifixion)

[@Killermcknight]

Thanks for sharing that information with me about japanese culture! I can assure you I was not offended by the statue falling over at akk!

[@lancegardner7486]

Holy crap man that ship is freeking badass.. please turn so we can see the whole thing.. thx

[@Killermcknight]

haha thanks

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅💀🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 not a cult yes

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

I heard that riff from BucketHead

[@Slytherkins]

🤘🦊🤘

[@stephendaniels4763]

My favourite song BABYMETAL Death, and now I know why, it's J POPPY!!!

[@josephdoo]

😉😉😉🤘🤘🤘

[@Wirmish]

7:35 - Yui 7:40 - Moa 🤣

[@Killermcknight]

😂😂

[@edyphoztjp7428]

Be present 👍 next BOOMERANG BAND " GADIS EXTRAVAGANZA " 🙏🤘👍☕ KOPI MANA KOPI...

[@KillingMachine44]

#NOTACULT

[@10Shun]

"Based on the timeline, I guess this may be j-poppy..." This wild guess just about had me in stitches LOL BTW, I am so with you..these teeny-tiny Japanese girls in tutus have accomplished more "metal" things by their 16th birthday than all of us mofos will ever have in our entire lives.

[@gurkfisk89]

I think that Babymetal is the only group metal enough too crucify children on stage. That's pretty brutal.

[@Killermcknight]

😂😂 I'm sorry man! lol this was one of the most brutal and metal things I've ever seen.

[@robertbradshaw8246]

How you tell the difference between Yui and Moa. YUIMETAL would often be on SU's left and MOAMETAL on SU's right. or vice versa depending on the song.

[@tonygriffin_]

#NotaCult #DefinitelyNotaCult #AnyoneSayingWeAreACultWillBeSacrificedToTheFoxGod

[@NibsUK2121]

So, Yui clearly says "Yui-metal desu", then Moa super-clearly says "Moa-metal desu" (ok, yes, "desu" sounds like "dess") Reactor hears that and says "Moa?" and then "Yui" Might need a hearing test, buddy. Nice reaction otherwise.

[@Killermcknight]

Frick man I might lol also I'm still learning annunciations from Japanese artists this whole genre and scene is still very new to me!

[@NibsUK2121]

@@Killermcknight sorry if I came across snarky! not my intention, but on reading it back it must have come across like that! I must stop commenting in the small hours. BTW I think you can call yourself a fan when you can recognise Yui or Moa, by sight, when just one of them is visible (it's easier when you can see both); I still have trouble some days even after nearly 10 years of following them. I'm really enjoying seeing your journey, "travelling down the fox hole", and BTW LOL'd a fair bit when you were showing your gf Jinjer's Pisces recently🙂 Have fun with your reactions and don't mind snarky reactions from us grumps - just try to avoid slipping into the clichés, like "and without further ado" and the pointless 3,2,1 countdowns before starting that so many other reactors keep doing that drive me bonkers! Oh, lastly, I think you'll get a lot out of reacting to "the guide".

[@silly_programme5061]

You're correct that they didn't stop doing Jpop-metal fusion after this. Their lore is generally just a fun extra thing and either doesn't really mean much of anything or is different from what you might expect because of other context. For example, the lore here was probably inspired by Su having recently "graduated" from Sakura Gakuin, the straight-up Jpop group from which Babymetal originated, so now she was no longer a Jpop star, right? Something along those lines anyway. Re: what you said about writing a song called 'Death'...well technically it's called 'Babymetal Death', and that's important because in Japanese, the word for 'I am' or 'we are' is 'です' or 'desu'. The 'u' is usually elided, meaning it's just pronounced 'des'...which sounds like 'death'. So the whole thing is actually just one big pun (backed by some killer riffs as you observed). If you listen closely you can even hear that they're saying 'desu' and not 'death', so basically this is just them introducing themselves 😄 There is actually one other song that's kinda spoiled by the guide, which is BxMxC. The MV for that is fine, though it's of course better live. If you want to hear it live, you'd have to use the Babymetal Reactor Resource. It's not a huge deal though. Great reaction by the way! Looking forward to the next one.

[@ianfinney7820]

Too much pausing 🙄

[@emb5091]

#notacult