She Split The Crowd Like Moses! | BABYMETAL - Road of Resistance - Live in Japan | First REACTION!

Easily the most requested BABYMETAL video I’ve received; here’s my first reaction to ‘Road To Resistance - LIVE From Japan’ 🇯🇵🔥
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[@DrewFortune97]

Shoutout to everyone who joined the live stream!🙏🏻🙏🏻 What’s next guys? We only getting started🔥🙌🏻🇯🇵

[@LouieGrandie]

What's next? Head Banger Legend 1997 for more epic crowd reactions and just remember, the song ain't over until the skinny girl bangs the gong. In Road of Resistance Su Metal was 17 years old and parted a 20,000 crowd like Moses and the Red Sea. Know any other 17 year old girls who can do that? Herman Li and Sam Totman from Dragon Force co-wrote the song and performed on the CD version. Baby Metal have joined them on stage to perform this song at their concerts. I am VERY looking forward to your sister Amy doing some Baby Metal reacts.

[@starlightmm]

AKATSUKI BUDOKAN NIGHT PLEASE YOU GONNA LOVE IT

[@19FlyingWombat76]

Didn´t get any oinfo about a life stream. Even I did the bell.......

[@mudjumper]

Rondo of Nightmare live kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6m8cpZ_rtBledE

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

Babymetal “Death” legend 1997

[@yuibot5998]

I can't imagine being a teenager and having a crowd like that in the palm of your hands, must be amazing.

[@LouieGrandie]

Wait until you see the crowd react in Head Banger Legend of 1997, even more amazing

[@nznegativeions]

They're just corporate products being milked by the man.

[@LouieGrandie]

Jebus "the man" who the hell says that anymore 🤣🤣🤣

[@kennygerberich4985]

@@nznegativeions Seriously you're applying corporate business practices to a culture on which I'm guessing you've done little to no research. I can't pretend to know anyone's true intentions, but by everything I've read about this band, Kobametal (the producer/concept originator) has the utmost passion for metal music and respect for the girls/band. You can shit on that idea all you want, but if you're doing it based on a whim and without anything to back up your reasoning, you're just adding to the ignorant cynicism that most people supply to the internet. I'm not even trying to insult you, I get why you'd think the way you are. I even thought that way before. But after learning a lot more about the band I see just how much the guy who created this cares for the project and everyone involved.

[@101fobster]

Kenny Gerberich Too long didn’t read, penis stuck in toaster.

[@LouieGrandie]

The song was co-written by the guys from Dragon Force

[@ChrisPage68]

It's got Herman Li's trademark riffs all over it. 🤘🎸

[@steffenjachnow8176]

And Sam Totman, I may add... DragonForce are amongst the earliest supporters of BABYMETAL by the way.

[@chaoscapricorn13]

Dragonforce has also played alongside them, it was like an amv more than a concert

[@CaptainSokrates]

@@chaoscapricorn13 I seem to remember reading in an interview with, I think, Herman, that they wrote the guitar parts for RoR to be played slightly faster than even Dragonforce would normally play, thinking that they would never have to play the song live themselves. It shows the respect they have for the Kamis that they knew they'd be able to handle it.

[@adamundaneedge2472]

Rizla2112 was mikio in it? If so im not surprised they played it so well.

[@carloslopez6022]

It's not a coincidence that it sounds like Dragonforce... they helped with the instrumentals, this song is a collaboration between them and BM.

[@Parker_HX5]

I think people get surprised how popular babymetal are ...

[@thedonDunpeal]

I was watching an interview they were doing and the mentioned "a show we did 2 shows ago in Philadelphia where we were shocked to see so many in the crowd swinging their towels and it felt really good to know we had fans there" 🤯🤬 I didnt know they were less than an hour away and I missed the opportunity to see them 😥 well I'll be looking for the next time, to be honest Babymetal is something I would've expected to see at an OZZFEST, I've seen so many up and coming bands before they were big. Slipknot, System of a down, Disturbed, Static X to name a few as well as some BIG names I never thought I would ever see, Pantera, Judas Priest, Slayer, Manson, Korn, Primus, Zombie, some of the best times in my life without a doubt

[@PrivateCustard]

It took a while for a lot of people to catch on, but eventually people realised. They are hard workers, great performers, and really good fun. The Kami band are brilliant too! Next up, their most important performance outside of Japan, their breakout performance of Ijime,Dame,Zettai - Live at Sonisphere 2014. Read up on the back story, or just wait for one of us to add it into the comments!

[@RikoguSnow]

I hope you end up watching the official PA PA YA video, the glastonbury performance does a terrible job showing how insanely fun that one is.

[@michaelpalumbo5384]

agree'd

[@Lingiskhan]

I think the song "Shanti" was better from Glastonbury.

[@danielradina1330]

All of their live performances are amazing.

[@toro55ful]

This is the song and video that make me a Babymetal fan, the performance is incredible man, the Kami Band is amazing and the girls just flawlees! The most amazing thing is how they command the crowd with only 17-15 years of age thats outstanding... Please react to more Babymetal man, Ijime Dame Zettai live in sonisphere 2014 is a great one! Great reaction like always!!

[@degnow]

"Ijime, Dame, Zettai" @ Sonisphere 2014. It was arguably the most important performance of their career. Instead of performing in front of a few thousand dedicated BM fans on a side stage they were thrown onto the main stage last minute to perform in front of tens of thousands of hardcore heavy metal fans that had never even heard of them in the birthplace of heavy metal. By the end of their set, finishing with "Ijime, Dame, Zettai", they had won the hearts of those in attendence. I believe that it was that very performance that catapuled them into metal stardom and solidified them as a true metal act.

[@maximushaughton2404]

The music was arranged/writen by Herman Li & Sam Totman from Dragonforce. When they wrote it they thought they'd never have to play it so made it really hard to play, then in later in 2015 Babymetal picked up an award at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards and the Kami band had to go home, so they asked Dragonforce to be the backing band and they played Road of Resistance. They also played as guests with Dragonforce for one song at Download in 2015.

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ 💀 💕 / 🏴 🏴 🏴 "Stand up and shout, Shout!, Justice Forever!" - (Road of Resistance)

[@cometvaudin2850]

Rick Wagner I like how I see you at *every* Babymetal video lol 🏴

[@zb333zb4]

@@cometvaudin2850 He's a BM guru

[@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL]

Ijime Dame Zettai!!! You must react to this next. It's their first festival outside of Asia and their first exposure to unsuspecting metal heads. They were originally scheduled for a smaller side stage and were upgraded to the main stage at the last minute, where Anthrax and Iron Maiden were to headline. So needless to say, no one really knew who they were except for a handful of Japanese and western fans that followed them there. By the end of the set they had won over the crowd and had them shouting for more. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCQkJaYm8mlj6c

[@zee.kuerschner]

Stand up and shout! Shout! Justice forever! *As Rick Wagner would comment* 😁😆

[@rickwagner-]

@Febri Kurnianto I'm late to the party, but yeah!

[@yuibot5998]

It's "Justice Foreba" :)

[@avengedmetal]

I literally was LOOKING for Rick Wagner ‘s comment

[@raccoonchild]

Hahahah, he's famous 😂

[@CarpoolReactions]

Song plays like an anthem. Great reaction!

[@758tttosh3]

This is anthem exactly. In lyrics, there are few songs in babymetal with using the word "bokurano"; in english "our" which is the first person plural(or singular). Other songs are the one and tales of the destinies. That's all. Bokurano resistance means our resistance. This song is truly anthem.

[@flatzfisher]

Cool finding you here I am a subscriber to your channel and I have been watching your journey down the fox hole now it is great to see that you are watching others on their journey down the fox hole.

[@CarpoolReactions]

@@flatzfisher good to see you too! Thanks for the sub. Put some new ones up there you should check out. Sorry Drew not trying to advertise I promise

[@Zedem0n]

@@CarpoolReactions You may not be trying to but I just clicked your channel and I'm about to check you out so your reactions better b good yo cuz I got my beers cold and my popcorn hot.

[@flatzfisher]

@@CarpoolReactions Yeah I really like your reactions they are honest and to the point and they are your genuine opinion that is the best kind. Your first 2 Babymetal reactions cracked me the fuck up it was hilarious but glad you opened your mind too it. Read my comment on your Pa Pa Ya reaction

[@UltraViolent21]

I saw them front row in Austin last year. Mind blowing. VIP package tons of swag. It was life changing. Got to meet a ton of Japanese people who became friends.

[@imposs8101]

I was at the Austin show also, drove up from San Antonio. Honestly I was a little disappointed with how they looked and that the show was only one hour long

[@SubiSkill]

I like the way, you watch their concerts. Exactly same way that I do, speachless, and only lips moving in "wow". I`ve heard about the band like half year ago, and now I`m big fan, going to see them live in Netherlands next february

[@CoconutxKimchi]

This song right here is how BABYMETAL got me hooked on them. Next: Rondo of Nightmare (with Mischiefs of God intro)

[@GabrielaHernandez-kj3ip]

BABYMETAL - Rondo Of Nightmare (With Mischiefs of God Intro) Live Budokan Black Night

[@bluejaysforever3627]

She has such a good voice

[@demokdude2386]

I miss Yui...btw, great reaction 😊

[@imrekalman9044]

Moa's grin at 4:20 gets me every time. 😁 420? Hm. It wasn't intentional. 😜

[@raid7752]

SU-METAL is our GODDESS QUEEN and an IDOL LEGEND.When the queen wants the wall of death, she gets it.Its times like this when you realize three kawaii Asian girls are more METAL that you. Remember when your into BABYMETAL your into BABYMETAL 4 LIFE.....

[@fravellist]

Nice reaction Drew, I was like you at first, so much going on in one track. After several more listens the structure of the track and the coordinated efforts of the whole band's performance becomes more apparent. The unveiling of this track at the Brixton Academy in November 2014 is a blisteringly-faster version on the live DVD.

[@TehPh1L]

idk why but i fcking teared up when i heard the crowd chant .... music is such a beautiful thing

[@Aroda100]

Same here tbh

[@paulbenwell3560]

RoR is one of their main stay songs to this day. It is often used to end their concerts and is a massive fan favourite due to the call/response part. BM live performances are really all about the relationship between BM and their audience. And as for Dragonforce - members Herman Li and Sam Totman co-wrote this and appear on the album track playing guitar.

[@shatteredreality_513]

I wish I could've been in the crowd, the interaction was so cool, and the performance itself full of spirit. Love it.

[@Grington300]

Another excellent, thoughtful and well considered reaction and analysis. You are right, this song is more about the feeling behind it, the show, the performance and getting the audience involved. The song itself obviously isn't bad, but it is nowhere near their best or most memorable. Next I would have to go with 'Headbanger' from Legend 1997 or 'Megitsune' from the Budokan live (Red Night or Black Night - both were great). If you want more shock factor, especially if your sister is with you, 'Iine' (not Line, the first letter is a capital i). For a Su-metal solo plus showing off the Kami Band 'Rondo of Nightmare' with the Mischiefs of the Metal Gods intro.

[@lennyg47]

This version of this song with the extended wowow sing-along section in the middle was the third or fourth encore at the end of an hour and a half long concert. Every song has unique choreography. And after hour and a half of singing, dancing, and running around that huge arena stage with the catwalk bridge, the girls don't skip a beat, don't miss a step, all the way to the final "See You!". The amount of training, planning, and stamina their performance must require is beyond my comprehension. Always more BabyMetal forever! :)

[@sana-cm7oc]

Your reactions are great! Crowds outside of Japan love Babymetal as well. They have concert DVD / BluRays of from both shows they played in London in 2014. One at The Forum and one at O2 Academy Brixton. They have another DVD/BluRay from their 2016 sold out show at Wembley. They started their 2016 world tour at Wembley and were the first Japanese band to headline there.

[@foxmulder8139]

You Sir are a legend for giving new bands that opportunity in your intro and on that alone you have a new sub! I salute you!

[@LtSlapnutz]

Cheers for this Drew. I do miss this kind of Babymetal ... all 3 girls mic'd, Kami band solos bits, not hidden behind masks and not in the background. 2018 was a bit rough for BM but hopefully they are getting nicely back in good form. Having a trio again is definitely a good start to 2019.

[@Metalg316]

I'm happy I found this channel. Good reactions to one of my favorite bands. I am going to have to watch your other content as well!

[@mudjumper]

Almost speechless, huh? I love that you were able to tell that this is the song they made with Dragonforce, good ears

[@pepsiman990]

Next should be Rondo of Nightmare with the Mischiefs of The Gods Intro. This vid features the individual members of the Kami band so you can get an idea of just how good these guys are before SuMetal does a solo performance.

[@AldoGuerraALDO-METAL]

Oh, and watch the official Papaya video, not the Glastonbury one if you want to see the real Babymetal fan involvement.

[@pluradox]

As long as you keep with Babymetal you're going to keep growing gosh I love them

[@luiisssan6316]

Please react to Akatsuki live at Budokan. It’s more about Su’s voice rather than choreography

[@LordAereas]

Just talented. The girls are great and the Kami band is just... wow.

[@Lillith9008]

I just need to say that i love how interactive you are with your followers. 💜👏

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️🙏🏻

[@ndox9009]

the best crowd interactions on Babymetal live that recorded on video is MetRock 2015 , it show how epic Babymetal fans can be.

[@MrFloppyHare]

You are correct about hearing a Dragonforce influence in this song. That's what the Dragonforce mention refers to: Herman Li and Sam Totman from Dragonforce collaborated with BABYMETAL for this song, writing the guitar arrangements for it. It is, therefore, a typical fast and technical Power Metal song. If that's not your thing, then I can understand that it's "a bit much" for you. And, of course, your honest opinion is appreciated. You're also correct that, apart from the song, the performance as a whole and from the girls especially, commanding a crowd like that - at ages 17 and 15 then - is a big reason why fans recommend this particular video. I'd love to see your sister react to BABYMETAL and I'm looking forward to your next BABYMETAL reaction video! Cheers & rock on!

[@davidborden9542]

Good idea on the intro! Smart!😎

[@thedonDunpeal]

I became a Babymetal fan after one song, Everyone on that stage loves what they're doing and the crowd loves them for it, they touch on almost every style of music seemingly effortlessly, I myself have a very eclectic taste, from Opera and Classical to the heaviest Metal or from Country to Rap and EVERYTHING in between, if it can hook me I'm caught lol

[@josephcrowe2908]

She owns that crowd and she knows it. You can see it in her eyes.

[@tommyo2450]

Still amazing.. What a way to close a show.. They killed it!

[@flowerdolphin5648]

I like all BM songs but this is one of the few that always gives me goose bumps. The other ones are Shanti Shanti Shanti and Starlight.

[@acelys-x]

They are doing a concert in London 2020 and i already got tickets and can’t wait

[@TenebrisXL]

As soon as I was about to write a comment about it being very Dragon Force like you go ahead and pause and talk about it. What timing.

[@eisenflux2708]

holy fuck, that crowd makes me goosebump!!

[@seanriley199]

the video I've been waiting for

[@eksan9311]

Finally youre see them 😂 congrate 😍

[@tjfirefly8396]

Been fan BM since first heard them. Amazing talent !!!

[@michaelpalumbo5384]

bro i am telling you, check out the road to resistance perform at 2018 Rock on the range. that was a US tour they did, and the crowd LOVED them in ohio.

[@cesar-ev3qy]

BABYMETAL and Dragon Force works together on Road of resistance! BABYMETAL also have a few performances with Red Hot Chili peppers Korn and Rob Halfford! As recommendation should try Rondo of nightmare with mischief of Gods live, KARATE live UK, AKATSUKI live or BABYMETAL Death live too! Kitsune up! 🤘🦊🎸✨

[@ronsorage78]

Babymetal is a blast live. Completely different vibe then any other concert I've been to.

[@LouieGrandie]

Congratulations on 10K views in only 22 hours. A testament to your skills and professionalism

[@keithvincent4]

Never gets old.Love it.

[@hillbillynerd..6797]

the drummer is fantastic... they rock..!!!

[@umphreak9999]

The fact she's never out of breath after all that choreography is ridiculous, she's doing an aerobics routine between each verse

[@m4rz585]

Cant wait to see them in Manchester!!

[@Filthyweeb39]

This pleases me drew. You did good. 🎉

[@Ash081284]

Karate was the first song I really listened to and enjoyed, but this was the song that really made me a Babymetal fan ^_^

[@adamazri928]

You should try Sis Anger, Babymetal Death Legend 1997 live and Rondo Of Nightmare. Some of their darkest most heaviest songs

[@stevegray1308]

I love Babymetal. If you ever get the chance to see them at Sonisphere in UK you will see how a British metal crowd reacts to them.

[@engacora]

If you want a surprise efect from Babymetal its time for "Iine!!" . Nobody is NEVER ready for that song. Also "Catch me if you can" has a strong "Gimme choco" feeling

[@littleBIGrobots]

Yeah I'm an old metal fan, but the fastest I got into was Slayer, etc. So, when I first heard BM I was like, it's a bit much for my brain. But, it really carried me away. And it's so positive without being cheesy, and it's SO FUN. Nice reaction, and hey -- you gotta be honest. Don't be surprised if you start lissenin' to em more haha

[@iammaximumstupied]

I went to show of theirs, it was my first one it was so much energy, from start to finish, I saw them open up a gap in the floor then just dropped the flag and had everyone crash in like a wave to start the pit.

[@ultraego752]

i'm seeing them in one month in detroit. i'm so Pumped!

[@kazukisato2479]

nice riaction! Arigato! from japan!

[@davidcoyne7291]

Good and fair reaction Drew. You were wondering about the band after your second reaction video so this one show cased them a lot more than other songs. Thats why it was recommended i think. I love the song it being the first one from BM that i came across. Its one of the most powerful live performances i have ever seen on video at least. I can't think of anything else where 3 teenagers take total command of a crowd that size. I'll vote for 'Headbanger' Legend 1997 next. Their song 'Distortion' from Download 2018 is worth checking out to see how a European/UK crowd reacts. Bit of an image change for them in that one which should be interesting to watch and get your reaction to.

[@Xynth25]

You want to see them with some insane crowd interaction? Watch the live video of Babymetal - Death.

[@SeanPat1001]

Great review. This very performance was the very first Babymetal video I saw. I was amazed. Then I found out how young they were! But, if you want to see an amazing audience reaction and the full power of Su-metal’s stage presence, I recommend the 2014 concert at the London forum. Bye for now.

[@hendyherdiana3191]

I remember that time first night 20.000 people and second night that concert 55.000 people..

[@Blizzard0fHope]

dragonforce has been very influential with babymetal and they have shared some writing.. musically. . i dont remember but i think they shared a manager or label at some point too

[@jamatheo]

Yeah, members of Dragonforce took part in writing and recording this one, and one other song from "Metal resistance" album. You can clearly hear that on both songs. Also, I have to agree with all those people suggesting that you check out Sonisphere 2014 performance of Ijime, Dame, Zettai. The crowd there wasn't exactly "friendly" - they had no idea who BM is. "IDZ" is the last song of the set, it's fun to watch the effect that three wee girls and four kickass musicians had on a hardcore metal crowd (known to literally bottle the acts that do not impress ;) ). Do it!

[@sirMAXX77]

I wasn't sure to what to expect, but damn. Not bad.

[@tommyo2450]

I'm surprised the song didnt catch you.. it's a great song.. But the performance is extraordinary and beyond amazing.. Road of Resistance.. Girls are brave as hell..

[@pizzapotato4609]

Legend!!!

[@samonitw688]

Herman Li and Sam Totman are actually recorded on the studio version of this song.

[@sana-cm7oc]

Excellent Reaction! Like watching the involuntary smile slowly start to show. 🙂. You and Amy should consider reviewing Megitsune MV, iine! live at Budokan, Doki Doki Morning MV, Yava, Awadama Fever. You could always see how she reacts to Karate or Gimme Chocolate. Their ballads are good as well: Akatsuki is a really pretty song. Or blow her mind with Tales of the Destinies live at Tokyo Dome.

Since you like this type of metal (this is very power metal) I recommend you some stuff. Go for Babymetal - Akatsuki (live). It's also fast but it's way more traditional than the songs you reacted to date, beautiful and powerful. Road of Resistance is one of their most famous but I kinda agree with you, I don't think is one of their best. React to "Awakening" from Unleash the Archers (studio version, not so many good quality lives from them), it's power but it's a bit harder than average and still fast and crazy. Front woman, amazing singer, and she hit those notes, but again, not good quality lives out there on YT. And bonus. If you like spliting the crowd react to "Consing to Oblivion" by Epica, live at the Zenith. That band, and that song, mix the beautiful parts of symphonic metal and the growls from death metal. Hits hard and I know you like hard stuff. Keep it going, man!

[@sana-cm7oc]

Álvaro Bermúdez Caballero or IDZ

@@sana-cm7oc agree, I actually recommended him the live at Sonisphere 2014. And I think he will do it cause the story cant be more epic.

[@Zedem0n]

He literally said he didn't like this type of music in the video dude lol

@@Zedem0n Well, he liked Dragonforce, I get from different videos that he enjoy the genre but not this song, so I'm poiting him some song he might like :)

[@beezysbeatz4924]

She was actually creating a "Wall of Death".

[@Kaziklu]

you really should watch megitsune it is kinda nuts. And when you think these girls early on were still performing in the larger Idiol Band it is kinda nuts. Both Moa and Yui were in two other side "clubs" from the main band. This just blew up. It is sad that all three aren't there anymore but I get it.

[@dary0097]

It was a wall of death and a Epic one to say so

[@ChaosTool93]

You seem to enjoy watching very skilled drummers I think you would like this video: Crossfaith - Quasar exclusive drum video You will most likely like the whole band actually

[@winter_metal]

Yeaaaaaassssss

[@madzec]

I think in general, they are very popular in Japan, but when they "exploded" on west everyone gone nuts and they became mega popular

[@hendyherdiana3191]

Im so proud become babymetal Fans about 6 years now..

[@rockinmarkyxx]

Herman lee did collaborate with them on that album.

[@jcplays9612]

their band is straight legit

[@zeawsumrik3298]

LadyBaby and LadyBeard! Love 💕 from Japan 🇯🇵 Watching the crowd sing reminds me of X JAPAN live Kurenai

[@loknaz97]

Can we talk about how good that drummer is?!

[@casualcatx]

Interesting reaction!! I also didn't really like this song when i first heard it, now it is my absolute favourite :D It might just grow on you!! ;D (Same with Papaya for me btw, haha)

[@ferchango6359]

I'm addicted to baby metal now, I found them yesterday help im scared

[@countmein1684]

@@ferchango6359 let's help each other haha. I am now on the verge of buying a VIP ticket..hmmn in a second thought there's no need for help. Let's just sink down together in the foxhole haha

[@seanofarrell8896]

Glad you were able to check it out check out bullet for my valentine waking the demon. Killer song

[@SisanoS.]

you want to see a crowd interaction that is not from Japan, see what you can find on their live concert at Wembley. Most likely you wouldn't be able to upload videos of it, but still it as a great concert to watch

[@missdory]

Please react to Ijime, Dame, Zettai and also The One. They're two of my favourites of Babymetal, and i think you'll love them as well! :)

[@midgardsflame]

It's funny. Before you mentioned it, I noticed a similarity to dragon Force's instrumental

[@carloslopez6022]

react BabyMetal Legend of 1997 Headbanger

[@blindeyedog01]

Yup. Herman and Sam from Dragonforce co-wrote this song. 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Geeko170]

Herman Lee, the lead guitarist from Dragon Force help write this song. As far as I know that is really the only link. Also herman does play that song with them live some times when in Japan.