First Time Reaction Babymetal (Death)

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Our first time listening to the song Death by the band Baby Metal

[@rodmor.0]

This is not a song, it is an “Initiation Ritual” between the band and their army

[@wickeddummy]

You guys need to see the 1997 version 😊

[@jakemuller8626]

-NotACult- 🦊🤘💀 Please remember there's no space between the words BABYMETAL. Also don't miss out the live version at Legend 1997, it's even more shocking with the visual impact as an ender of the show and you will understand a little bit more about BM lore. This version at PIA Arena MM 2023 is the first version with MomoMetal as an official member and you can hear the crowd roaring everytime she said her new role metal name, we love Momo.🍑❤ See you next time 🦊🤘🔥

[@jairojurado5399]

I think this concert was after Momometal become an official member of Babymetal so I also think this was the first time Momometal introduce herself in the concert, that’s why you can hear the crowd roaring when she said Momometal desu! Legend 1997 it’s also an amazing performance that you should react to

[@gsejapan]

Actually they still roar when Momometal introduces herself, at least in Japan. It was very noticeable at Fox Fest recently. Momo has really found her place in the group, and I look forward to the next album where she can assert herself more in the music as well.

[@Sherman1fan]

Watch 1997 version with introduction, that is how they use to start shows. They did this for Momo's first death.

[@lancegardner7486]

Yes do Death Legend 1997.. then give you're option.. wish my 16th B-Day was like that..

[@MacTaipan]

This song is a perfect opener, as the lyrics are a pun: The Japanese word „desu“ is the copula „to be“. As such, it is also used for introductions. „Su-metal desu, Moametal desu, Momometal desu, BABYMETAL desu“ means nothing more or less than „I am Su-Metal, I am Moametal, I am Momometal, we are BABYMETAL“. In Tokyo area Japanese, the u at the end of the word is almost silent, so it sounds almost exactly like the Japanese pronunciation of the word „death“, making it a very Metal introduction. Simple and smart at the same time. At the age when other "naturally" evolved bands met in their garage to start a band, these girls had already stood on stages together, playing to dozens of thousands of people. How can this in any way be less "real"?

[@robote7679]

You just gave such a concise and clear explanation of how we arrived at the song title "death!" Thanks for this.

[@tomasbrejsek3461]

Oh no, I was so hoping you'd choose the version from the Legend 1997 concert for this song. It's much more theatrical and my favorite performance. Su celebrated her 16th birthday with this concert. Their academy is called Sakura Gakuin and youtube is full of videos where you can see these girls aged 12-16. Even though I'm primarily a rock and metal fan, I often listen to Sakura Gakuin's songs in the car. They are very melodic and positive. Maybe you could also try them for a reaction. You will definitely get a lot of recommendations here. Thanks and I look forward to another Babymetal with you. 🦊🤘

[@Guysm1l3y]

This version is great because it's the official introduction of Momo and you get to hear the crowd go nuts at her name.

[@tomasbrejsek3461]

@@Guysm1l3y I agree. We know it and perceive the crowd during "MOMO-metal desu". But since the guys don't know this context, they didn't even notice it. :D I just think the "Legend 1997" version would impress them more.

[@spectre-8]

@@tomasbrejsek3461 literally.. they keep doing the regular versions over the well-known theatrical ones!

[@ChiliConCarnage]

+2 for the comments about the talent agency thing at the end. Fully, 100% agree.

[@toddbishop4701]

Yea people think they're gimmicky coz they were a manufacturerd group..but I still love them. And the band, no matter who they are has to be elite enough to play those songs live. Anyone who's ever played live knows how hard it can be to not mess up, and the way both Kami bands pull off the live music flawlessly always, is incredible..!!!

[@randoomy1520]

The Legend 1997 for me is my fave because it's more theatrical. This is when Momoko became an official member. Those who recommends BM songs should start giving them links to the right vid, lol.

[@Ganimal83]

Nice! “Desu” = I am / We are. Say it with a lisp, and you have “Death”. This is Babymetal’s intro to most concerts. Also, this specific performance is important because it’s Day 2 of “Babymetal Begins”. The first day after Momo became official and got a mic. Babymetal hasn’t performed this song since 2017, and this was brought back again starting this performance. That’s why the crowd went nuts during “Momometal desu!!” 🤘🦊

[@fabianochevallier]

This is the opening song of MomoMetal's first show as an official member of Babymetal. That's why the crowd went crazy when she said her name!

[@halfglassofluke]

On clear night that was Metal Kingdom up first. This one appears near the end of the show as an encore

[@halfglassofluke]

Apart from Road of Resistance this performance is the only one where I would recommend going back and checking out a past version of the song. Legend 1997 is a theatrical performance masterpiece and shouldn't be missed. This performance has a special meaning to fans as well as it was Momo introducing herself as an official member (Hence the crowd pop when she says her name). Another great reaction fellas!

[@jackpatterson7110]

I love hearing the cheers after Momo introduces herself 🥺❤️

[@MarieGabonada]

Its an introduction and their opening song

[@Grington300]

Great reaction ... and trust me, this song does not give them a break in any way - they've actually said the choreo is some of the most physically demanding. This is one of the few songs where you will actually see them breathing hard at the end. 'BABYMETAL Death' (not just 'Death') is the first track on the first album and most often used as the show opener because, as you have already been told, it is based on a pun and they are literally introducing themselves by name. They had not played this live since the end of 2017 when Yui stopped performing ... until this performance as the first encore of BABYMETAL Begins, Clear Night on 2nd April 2023 ... Momometal's very first concert as an official member - finally she could be included to introduce herself along with Su and Moa - a trio once again ... and 'BABYMETAL Death was back. Well spotted with the opening drum riff - it really is an homage to Metallica's 'One'. I guessed it was the fans of either Band Maid or Lovebites who had complained about comparing bands. Of course you can compare in so far as whether you enjoy one more than another but for the most part they have different styles and not so much in common beyond being Japanese females ... but only BABYMETAL has Su-metal as lead vocalist.. All their nonsense about "wahh organically formed ... multi-million corporate construction blah blah blah" is also wrong. Band Maid was not so "organic" as they try to say - not that it matters a jot - and BABYMETAL was formed entirely around the talents of Su-metal as a vocalist, Yuimetal and Moametal as dancers, singers and performers by one metalhead producer who saw their potential to just maybe rejuvenate the stagnant and dying metal scene in Japan by attracting a new and young audience. They were NOT created because of a corporate formula like the boy and girl bands the "fans" who have complained want you to believe, their was no formula for writing songs guaranteed to be hits (as you would get with most of those girl and boy bands), they didn't audition or just pick three random pretty girls because they were pretty, they had not identified a target audience all but guaranteed to buy the records .... and they got very little to none of the multiple millions (certainly no money was thrown at them by Amuse). They were not booked into arenas with the huge productions etc from the off, they had to work hard to get noticed, to learn their craft, to gain experience, to find an audience that nobody expected would even exist and to earn the backing .... and they did that in borrowed clothes singing and dancing to pre-recorded instruments playing for free in shopping malls, a small side stage by the food hall at a festival, singing maybe one themed song in Sakura Gakuin events or at Idol festivals and when they put on their own shows they started in the smallest venues (Rock May Kan - capacity about 150). BABYMETAL are as organic (or more) than many bands who's origins have never been questioned ... and they have dealt with the hate and the lies with understanding and humility. It is such a shame there are still some people about continuing to spread the lies and misinformation - and many of them do so because they are jealous for their particular favourites of BABYMETAL's originality and talent but mostly for the (hard earned, fought and worked for) success.

[@robote7679]

Having an idea of how you guys feel about some heavy metal at least. I was very interested to see how you'd feel about this song. I'm glad and a little surprised you seemed to enjoy it as much as you did. I also enjoyed both your little discourses on how reacting can be a bit like walking through a minefield. Lastly I get so tired of the people that are constantly hacking on about how Babymetal isn't a real band et al, ad infinitum. Yet they always seem to be listening just apparently so they can voice their opinions. When I try to imagine how much time, effort, work, training, practice that all the members of Babymetal have put in over the years it is astronomical. They have worked probably harder over the years than a whole lot of "real" bands. IMHO they have more than earned every accolade and all the praise they receive.

[@emptymonkey]

I've learned to love the "they aren't metal" thing because it acts like a filter keeping the toxic people out of the fanbase. But yeah, it can be exhausting. 🤘🦊🤘

[@robote7679]

@@emptymonkey 🤘🦊🦊🦊🤘

[@rickwagner-]

🍑 ⚡ 💕 / 💀 💀 💀 'BABYMETAL Death' is their classic opening. It's great they brought this version back when they made Momoko a BABYMETAL member. How about that drone footage around and through the crosses? The woman in charge of the aerial filming at their concerts is Mai Shiraishi, a representative of the Japan national drone racing team.

[@Nocturn-al]

This is a great new version of this song for metal fans and long time fans. For you guys, it probably would have been better to do the legend 1997 live version. it was the finale, instead of the opener, and they crucify Su (her j-pop idol persona) so that she can be re-born as Su-Metal. I laugh watching you guys drone on about songs that drone on....LOL

[@thenormalman3409]

The melody is a tribute to Metallica, because producer Koba invites girls to get to know metal at his Metallica concert.

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

So this song is almost a theatrical production if you watch the correct version. These other versions are almost to pay homage to the original version I feel. In THIS case it was used to more introduce Momometal. I saw some people recommend you check out Babymetal Death! Live 1997 version. I would totally agree with that. THAT is the version reactors should be reacting too as you will likely get lost in the song with all the theatrics going on.

[@BlackArr0w]

So this was usually used at the beginning of the show Just a few times was used towards the end or as the last song. They actually do few instrumentals, and they used to do even more! Now they do it mainly just before the song Metali, and they recently did it just before the songs Yava and Kagerou! This are intros that blend into the main song! In the past they used to do it really often with songs like Catch me if you can and Rondo of Nightmare! 2 songs that haven't been played live for years. They also used to do a few solo songs for SU, so the other 2 girls could rest, and then a duo song for YUi and Moa so that SU could rest!

[@starlightmm]

Yes they had multiple intro at least 1 but if big concert the intro instrumental become 2 and soemtimes the build up intro become longer, and its time for the girls water break 😂

[@zilch634]

SU-METAL has said on the radio in the past that this song has all the elements of BABYMETAL's dance and is a so-called preparatory song. There are also rumors that the girls are going around the audience to check attendance 😁.

[@michaelmatthews3261]

There’s no song in their discography called Death……….ITS BABYMETAL DEATH

[@traylor2502]

Good catch on the Metallica relevance. Fun fact, in the beginning BM performed in a festival in a small tent where Metallica was the main band on the main stage. The photographer of Metallica urged the band members to go and watch them and make a photo with the girls. A meme was born. Since then EVERYBODY wants to make a backstage photo with the girls. This song is the number one track on their number one CD. ONE

[@yindi6484]

Perfect song 💯🦊🔥🤘

[@Wolfpack94487]

Hahaha, "BABYMETAL Death" as a middle part to give them a break? Never ever would they let THIS opportunity go to hype up their crowd by themselves! Most of the time it´s their opener for a concert. It is meant to help to transform the ladies into their stage personas, and to hype up the crowd, so that they´re (sort of) prepared for what is coming 😉 This song is one of the best concert openers I ever listened to, and it is VERY versatile, too! In the "Legend 1997 Apocalypse" concert (2013) they used it as the show closer, and it was a phenomenal, legendary performance. You should watch that, too!

[@ksbrst2010]

As a break, no, never. It is theirnopener which even thr Text indicates. It is japanese and so death is in reality written desu, which means to be. So the basic Text for each girl is "I am Su Metal" " we are Babymetal:" in teality they were taught to use stage personas and this song helped them into their persona.

[@mikepowers9486]

🤘🦊🤘 Night Night Burn, when? Total hype the crowd opener. To be there of course with all that crowd energy makes it even more hype.

[@samonitw688]

9:55 I've always thought of it like that, yea they were put together but that's just how it worked out for them. People have this weird notion of authenticity and legitimacy when it comes to music, if it was so easy to do then why aren't there 20 other Babymetal-esque bands.

[@IAMisLove]

For those who say BABYMETAL is not metal, I present you with BABYMETAL Death.😉 OTFGK, but an interesting take posted on BABYMETAL REDDIT by VulpineDeity: Take it a step farther. Not only does 'SU-METAL DESU' mean she's introducing herself, it's also her super-hero transformation phrase. Like on Sailor Moon, Usagi says 'Moon Prism Power!' and turns into Sailor Moon, Suzuka Nakamoto shouts 'I AM SU-METAL' and becomes possessed by the spirit of the Fox God and transforms into the Metal Goddess SU-METAL. The magical girl who transforms into a hero is a huge trope in Japan, comparable to Disney princesses in the west. BABYMETAL DEATH! follows the trope and it's the moment that they all transform into their magical alter egos at the start of the show. 🦊 🦊 🦊 🖖 ❤

[@Eltoasto]

Manufactured? Sure, that's fair. You could also say they were the passion project of a rock producer who had watched the metal scene die in Japan and was trying to restart it. Everything new starts as a gimmick, but they put the work in and made it a sub genre in my opinion. Anyways, I've really enjoyed your trip down the foxhole. It's no fun if you enjoy everything, part of the enjoyment is finding out which of the songs hits with you. For instance, Shanti Shanti Shanti and Starlight don't make many reactors top lists, but you guys really enjoyed them. Some absolutely love Arkadia, for you it didn't hit. Keep it up!

[@Zedem0n]

Since I'm not particularly a fan of Band-Maid (and mind you I saw them live in Hiroshima last year) but am familiar with some of their fans' common criticism of BABYMETAL I'm assuming the criticism you're talking about in this video is that of Band-Maid is an "organic" band vs BABYMETAL is manufactured. Totally agree with you: who cares at the end of the day? The girls from BABYMETAL have absolutely no shame to have. They worked as hard as anybody can ask anyone for to get where they are at today. Certainly just as much as anyone from Band-Maid. And they did grind their way up, playing in food tents at local idol festivals at the beginning of their careers. But that's what happens when you create a band and respect everyone's individual talent. BABYMETAL is like a wall made of bricks who excell at their particular skills. It doesn't matter to me that Band-Maid (now) writes their songs. I still prefer BABYMETAL songs. The girls do not write the music. And thank god for that! The girls dance and are entertainers. That's the brick that they're bringing to the wall. Extremely talented musicians write music for them. That's another pefect brick. And what happens? Absolute masterpieces. So yeah. Whilst it's "cool" Band-Maid writes their own songs, maybe I'd like them better if they didn't. I'd rather listen to the music made by BABYMETAL's extremely talented pool of artists who write songs for them, thank you very much. This whole organic vs manufactured argument BS doesn't make anything absolutely better. Quite the contrary. When I think of a world without BABYMETAL because everything has to be organic, well, I'm glad we live in a world where incredible talents got together to create something unique that would never exist otherwise. Or explain to me how 3 cute young Japanese girls trained to be entertainers would suddenly decide to also all play different instruments and create something even remotely close to what BABYMETAL is today? Organic bands are fine. But don't try to impose your own biased rules of how music/entertainment should be created to the rest of the world, thanks. Enjoy B-M and let us enjoy BM.

[@react-o-mat]

Also the first song on their first album and as a metalhead myself let me tell you that I wasn't a huge BM fan at the start (had to get used to it for a while), but when I first listened to the album and it started with this I was immediately in it for the ride 🤘🦊🤘

[@ChiliConCarnage]

This song is mainly a performance (aside from it being an introduction to the members). You really should have consulted the fans as to which version you watched on this one, because the Legend 1997 version gives the proper context and is a far more interesting watch.

[@Honestreactions9682]

Howdy Chili, The person who donated sent us this link. We never randomly pick the rendition of a particular song. It's always up to the individuals that donate. We have to abide by their request. Have a great day 😀

[@martinmetal7481]

Just thought i mentioned it in no way despite apprences is BabyMetal a cult 😁 #notacult 🔥🔥🔥🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@spectre-8]

omg you keep reacting to the wrong version of babymetal songs lol.. this is recent but the legend 1997 version is ICONIC.

[@toddbishop4701]

That drummer a BEAST!!

[@Slytherkins]

#notacult 🤘🦊🤘

[@Zedem0n]

The only problem with this song as an opener is that I'm already exhausted by the end of it and it's only the opening song xD

[@GenTzu]

Like your sports analogy. I'd rather BABYMETAL performance over most "garage bands". BABYMETAL is a complication of world-class talent such as composers, lyricists, chreographer, set designers, etc. Overseen by Kobametal and performed by three very talented and professional young ladies, backed by world-class session musicians. As aside, though the brain-child of Kuboto (the pigeon), Band-maid is techically a "manufactured" group. It was the talent agency that allowed Kuboto to gather the band members. Initially, the talent agency dictated which songs they could perform.

[@onigiri9964]

Yes, it is crazy...But this is internet...many crazy weirdos are living in this world😂😂

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Disco Su doing a metal version of the YMCA

[@rexeros8825]

Babymetal Death from Legend1997 is the best one. They crusify Su at the cross during the song :) They stop doing it nowdays because its too hard for some ppl :))))

[@Tyyppl]

I mean they literally enter the stage while crucified to crosses in this version. And this version is from 2023. So don't know where you got that "they stopped doing it" from:D

[@rexeros8825]

@@Tyyppl When two executioners hang Su-metal on the cross, it looks a little harsher. Now this is a softer version, I think.

[@Tyyppl]

@@rexeros8825 I think the harshest part of the legend 1997 version is that Su is only 16 and getting crucified:D

[@Hymnodic]

@@Tyyppl The harshest part is the audio quality.

[@Tyyppl]

The song is actually called BABYMETAL Death. Not just Death

[@yunametal344]

Thanks for the great reaction! BABYMETAL DEATH" is one of my top 3 favorite songs! #NotaCult

[@MusicSkeletonKeys]

After realizing this was their intro, and what they were saying, it puts a whole new spin and set of expectations on the song. Too long sitting down? Probably not long enough when you see them live. Babymetal manufactured? Sure, but this type of fusion required assembly; j-pop + session musicians + metal + all the theatrics... was not going to come together organically. There's a flavor of gatekeeping in "manufactured", and it's ironic because Babymetal sounds exceptional live. What's a band that sounds mid live and depends on studio recordings then?

[@oo7952]

Thats the wrong version of death if you want the absolute best version of death check out death legend 97 its insane one other thing there called Babymetal not babypop if you cant take the heat you no the rest maybe you need to react to some J-pop idk

[@ltophoj21]

Wrong version.......but still good

[@NickTesla-le8kh]

I know what you referred to about comparing bands, I think you guys get a lot of hate comments from fans of other J-metal/rock bands who get upset when their favorite bands are compared to Babymetal. I think comparisons are reasonable as a benchmark for judging something, as long as what is being compared is the music they produce, not the band itself. Because our ears cannot be deceived, we know that music is good the first time we hear it or at least matching to our taste, that is not something that can be forced. Many reactors fake their reactions just to make their viewers happy, which really annoys me. So I hope you guys stay in character as "honest reactions".

[@Honestreactions9682]

We'll continue to be honest. Thank you for the comment 😀

[@petefrantz4256]

Again these guys react to the wrong version of a BABYMETAL Song....the fact that they think this should be in the middle to give them a break. WHAT???? If they would have reacted to the "Legend 1997 Apocalypse" version they would have learned about some of the lore that surrounds BABYMETAL and also why this was the only time that BABYMETAL DEATH was played at the end of a Concert but otherwise it is always the opener. Again a missed opportunity for these guys!

[@hallevr1]

the orig they crucify su

[@road-runner]

I see you don't accept respectful and honest criticism, "honest" reactions... 🙄

[@mr_ozio]

Guys, it was indeed an awesome show, but you should stop watching videos only from this one show. You're missing out on a lot.

[@old_5-O]

I'm a big Babymetal fan. This doesn't really do anything for me. But I always support the girls.

[@onigiri9964]

This song is made for live shows. If you are at the show you will love it...but just to listen to it by yourself isnt the best...

[@Killem911]

Great reaction! “Babymetal Death” is usually their opener for a show since the lyrics are: “I am Su-metal”, “I am Moametal”, “I am Momometal”, “We are Babymetal” and then a bunch of Death shouts :) The crowd can shout the B A B Y M E T A L and the Death parts and trust me, having done this 9 times now, it does get you pumped (and it is exhausting lol). 🤘🦊🔥