Sixx Daze: BABYMETAL - Rondo of Nightmare Live @ Budokan Black Night

[@Grington300]

Great reaction again. The Budokan is a martial arts arena built for the 1964 Olympics, but now a hugely prestigious venue for concerts and the place Japanese artists aspire to play at - not many actually get there. This was in March 2014 and they played two nights (Red and Black) with the release their first album. BABYMETAL became the youngest average age female band to headline the Budokan - they sold it out 2 nights running. Su-metal was just 16, Yui and Moa were still only 14. The Kami Band finally became their full time support for all live shows from here on. In this video you got the 'Mischiefs of the Metal Gods' instrumental intro (it isn't on the album, that is an exclusive Kami Band live thing). That night they were Leda CYgnus and Takayoshi Ohmura (guitars), BOH (bass) and Hideki Aoyama (drums). 'Rondo of Nightmare' is probably their darkest song lyrically. Su is caught in a recurring nightmare being chased through the dark by something she can't see. Finally she hides but still it comes closer and accepting there is no escape she asks that if she is to die will it at least show itself to her. The Kami Band intro is so good ... and then 16 year old Su-metal rises up, singing and dancing on a small platform high above the stage in the darkness, all spotlights on her so she probably can't even see the edges of her platform - and she completely owns the whole place. I'm looking forward to see what BABYMETAL song and performance you will react to next (you already have my suggestion, I'll add to that in due course).

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you. I remember Cheap Trick recorded a live album at The Budokan a long time ago. It is my favorite Cheap Trick album. Thank you for the very informative comment. I have another BABYMETAL reaction already shot. I will release it later in the week. I have some great reactions coming out this week.

[@daguitarman808]

Great reaction 🤘👀👍 First off the people who say that anybody that watches BABYMETAL are pedos are the ones with the problem.....if the first thing you think about is sex when you see young talented girls you need to go seek help. Anyway BABYMETAL is not pop or metal....they are BABYMETAL and one of a kind and that goes for the girls, the band and the whole organization. It's fun and wholesome and in these times that is what we need 🤘😷👍

[@safrisaleh412]

Rondo Of Nightmare/With Mischief Of God Intro KamiBand:- The KamiBand are the instrumentalists (or backing band) in BABYMETAL - Each member is a "god (Kami) of music" summoned by The Fox God stage by stage. All the Kamis have their own jobs and side-projects in addition to BABYMETAL. Current Members Who Perform At Nippon Budokan:- •Takayoshi Ohmura (Guitar, ESP SNAPPER-7/R Twinkle Pink). •Leda Cygnus (Guitar, ESP BLUE CUSTOM). •Daisuke 'BOH' Bohte (Bass, ATELIER Z BETA 6, Boh'S CUSTOM 6). •Aoyama Hideki (Drums, YAMAHA Signature Drum Kit). Live at Budokan: Red Night & Black Night Apocalypse:- BABYMETAL is the youngest act to perform at the Budokan and artists need to be invited to perform there. Live at Budokan: Red Night & Black Night Apocalypse (stylized as LIVE AT BUDOKAN ～RED NIGHT & BLACK NIGHT APOCALYPSE～)[a] is the third live video release by the Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. It contains two concerts performed at Nippon Budokan shortly after the release of the band's eponymous debut album, and was released on January 7, 2015 in a standard edition and a limited-edition box set exclusively for "The One" fanclub members. Nippon Budokan (日本武道館, Nippon Budōkan), often shortened to simply Budokan, is an indoor arena located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. Originally built for the inaugural Olympic judo competition in the 1964 Summer Olympics, its name translates as Martial Arts Hall in English. While its primary purpose is to host martial arts contests, the arena has gained additional fame as one of the world's most iconic musical performance venues. A number of famous rock music acts have played at Budokan. The Beatles were the first rock group to play there in a series of concerts held between June 30 and July 2, 1966. ABBA ended their last tour there. Their final show on March 27, 1980, was the last live concert ABBA performed together. Numerous acts have recorded live albums at Budokan, including Bryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Cheap Trick, Dream Theater, Duran Duran, Kiss, Mr. Big, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Journey and Deep Purple. [Rondo of Nightmare]:- Akumu no Rondo [Rondo of Nightmare] is a song from BABYMETAL's first original album, BABYMETAL, by SU-METAL. Information:- •Artist: BABYMETAL. •Album: BABYMETAL. •Lyrics: Yuyoyuppe. •Composition: Yuyoyuppe. •Arrangement: Yuyoyuppe. Lyrics:- "Rondo Of Nightmare (悪夢の輪舞曲; Akumu No Rondo)" 欠けた月が　照らし出した 陰りの中　はびこる狂気 笑い声　響き渡り 牙をむいて　目を光らせている 逃げられない ゆらゆら　揺らめく 心に見え隠れ 悪夢の輪舞曲が　繰り返されている 目覚めの光は 遥かかなた　見えなくなり ただ　走り抜ける 闇の中を 森の中　泉の中 息を殺し　身を潜めても 迫り来る　すぐ近くに 淀んだ声　終わらない夜 嗚呼... もう　ここから　出られないのなら 貴方の　姿を　見せてはくれないか ゆらゆら　揺らめく 心に見え隠れ 悪夢の輪舞曲が　繰り返されている 目覚めの光は 遥かかなた　見えなくなる ただ　堕ちていくの 闇の中へ [Romaji:] Kaketa tsuki ga terashi dashita kageri no naka habikoru kyooki Warai-goe hibiki watari kiba o muite me o hikaraseteru Nigerare-nai Yura yura yurameku kokoro ni mie kakure Akumu no rondo ga kurikaesareteru Mezame no hikari wa haruka kanata mie-naku nari tada hashiri nukeru yami no naka o Mori no naka izumi no naka iki o koroshi mi o hisomete mo semari kuru sugu chikaku ni Yodonda koe. Owara-nai yoru Aa… Moo koko kara derare-nai no nara anata no sugata o misete wa kure-nai ka? Yura yura yurameku kokoro ni mie kakure Akumu no rondo ga kurikaesareteru Mezame no hikari wa haruka kanata mie-naku naru Tada ochite yuku no yami no naka e [English:] The waning moon has lit up the insanity rampant in the shade The laughter resounds around It bares its fangs and its eyes gleam I can’t escape from it It flickers slowly appearing and disappearing in my mind A nightmare rondo is being repeated The awakening light is gone far away out of my sight I can do nothing but run through the darkness In the woods, in the fountain I hide myself holding my breath but it’s still coming closer to me A stagnant voice. An endless night Ah… If I can no longer get out of here won’t you show me your figure? It flickers slowly appearing and disappearing in my mind A nightmare rondo is being repeated The awakening light is gone far away out of my sight I can do nothing but fall into the darkness Kitsune Up 🦊🦊🦊🤘🤘🤘🇯🇵🇸🇬. #notacult

[@rickwagner-]

⚡ / 🔥 😱 🔥 This performance is my standard answer to anyone who says that BABYMETAL aren't really metal. It's already epic, and THEN Su rises up from beneath the stage. Sure, it's brave of her to sing and dance on a small raised platform in the dark. But true courage is following that Kami Band instrumental with a solo song. : ) "Rondo" had it's world premiere the previous evening at Budokan Red Night. This was the Black Night at Budokan on March 2nd 2014, with Leda Cygnus and Takayoshi Ohmura on guitars and Hideki Aoyama on drums. And of course BOH on bass. Not that many people play a six stringed bass to begin with, let alone tap one like that.

[@SixxDaze]

This is a prime example of their skills. He is amazing on that bass! They are all amazing.

[@jakemuller8626]

_Akumu No Rinbukyoku_ (or Akumu No Rondo for many japanese, even that's what SuMetal sings) is one of the most darkest song from Babymetal and is my favorite SuMetal solo, followed slightly close by _Akatsuki_ and _No Rain No Rainbow_ Temporarily title song was "Kill The Alice", so is like an Alice but instead of Wonderland she is in a nightmare trying to escape and avoid some evil entity. Rondo is a musical form in wich you can hear a repetitive pattern, you can hear an example of this in the song of "David Burke - Blue Rondo a la Turk", you can notice that pattern here too, some other element you can spot is the piano like a "dark waltz" songs. Kami Band deserves their spot, it's almost natural you felt in love with the band too, in this case the two guitarrist were Leda Cygnus and Takayoshi Ohmura, Boh on bass killing it, and Aoyama Hideki (son of another famous drum musician) on drums. Kami Band intros are kinda rare, sometimes even are not in the same song which makes it unique, and only during certain songs like: _Catch Me If You Can, Rondo Of Nightmare, Awadama Fever, YAVA!, Kagerou (West Kami Band intro)_ I'm always amazed of our queen doing this unique performance with that dangerous platform rising up while she's doing some dance moves here and there and the Kami Band rotating beneath her feet. In case you don't know MoaMetal and YuiMetal are taking a break here during SuMetal solo and preparing for their next Black Babymetal song, is intended to be this way so they can rest in between performances, try some Black Babymetal songs you're gonna like it too, probably _GJ!._ would be a good one for first time watch for you. Thanks for coming back with more BM songs, and may the Fox God bless you! \m/ _LIVINGLEGEND_ _10BABYMETALYEARS_

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you for the great informative comment. I have a Black BabyMetal reaction scheduled for next week. There will be more BABYMETAL reactions. I already have the next one shot. It will be released later in the week.

[@jakemuller8626]

@@SixxDaze can't wait. Much appreciated. 🦊🤘

[@SixxDaze]

🤘🦊🤘

[@lencooke944]

Hey Jake, good spot on the Rondo reference. You can hear it in the interludes between the solos of the Kami Band in The Mischief of the Gods intro, and you can hear it in the transitions when Su is in her solo. Rondos are a classical music device, predominantly used in Baroque performances. Babymetal's writers seemingly know this as they used the Baroque heavy, Devil's Tri-tone, or the Devil's Triad, in Megitsune. I can't say more so as not to spoil Sixx Dayz reaction to this song should he choose to go there.

[@reggiealcalen1294]

Black Babymetal next!!!! Sis Anger…. 🦊 🦊 🦊

[@Filboid2000]

Don't waste your time recommending any songs - this gentleman is only interested in people singing his praises and sending fan mail, then calling it a "reward" when you do his bidding like a good little minion by reacting to your recommended song after jumping through a lot of flaming hoops.

[@daimyoj9266]

Love this! The Kami Band opening up and totally destroying it! Only to be followed by the Queen rising from the depths... Who is then elevated to her rightful position where she completely owns it. The dark, urgent, and ominous tone that is punctuated by moments of relative calm is a vibe. Thank you for reacting to this performance. 🦊🤘🔥🖤

[@SixxDaze]

It was a great performance. I owe all of you thanks for being so kind and supportive. So, thank you. 🤘🦊🤘

[@EdwinJayLatama]

I love how during the soft part, Su-metal looks like a marionette hanging from strings. The spooky atmosphere they created for this performance is the best I've ever seen. The red light on Su with blue light in the background makes a dream effect, and the camera shaking from the volume of the music just adds to the power of the performance. It's amazing that just four years prior to this performance these girls had no idea what heavy metal was. And when they first heard it, it scared them. Now look at them. I've seen fans mention a feeling of pride in the girls about how far they've come and what they've achieved. I feel that, too. You feel like you are on the journey with them as a fan. I love that about this band. Another enjoyable reaction, Bobb !

[@daimyoj9266]

I love that part that you mention... Almost as if she is just suspended.

[@EdwinJayLatama]

@@daimyoj9266 Yes, such a cool effect. You no longer see the platform beneath her and she is just hanging there.

[@mikepowers9486]

BABYMETAL is my spirit animal. It is VERY rare that I love every song by a artist/band. BABYMETAL has never let me down. Sure some songs are better than other's but to ME, there isn't a single bad song. And if it is LIVE then its even better. Kami Band and these girls make everything 1000x better. 🤘🦊🤘

[@emb5091]

same. its rare for me too.

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

The Kami band are the only ones with the power to summon the metal Goddess Su with that intro 🔥🦊🔥

[@drakeffbe8661]

Another great reaction and selection of BabyMetal song. You got to be invited to play in Budokan Arena, they've been invited since their young ages, and maybe I'm wrong, they haven't even released their first self titled album at the time and had 2 sold out nights live. They often to had a one and an hour lengths live duration, and therefore our 2 little princesses got their deserved rest they need. Su-Metal have 4 solo songs, and there also time for her to rest for a while and Black BabyMetal, consist of Yui-Metal and Moa-Metal will appear on stage. Thank you and will be waiting for your another BabyMetal reaction, keep the good work.

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you. I truly appreciate all of you for watching, being so positive and informative. There will be more BABYMETAL and I have a Black BabyMetal reaction scheduled for next week.

[@dingjk5630]

Watching Babymetal's performance is really a multiplicity of enjoyment. Ladies, KAMI band, choreography, metal music, pop and metal contrast... each is the top.

[@BoognishQC]

The weirdos who say that are the ones who see the girls that way. The real fans appreciate BABYMETAL for the music and performances, don't even acknowledge that other nonsense.

[@SixxDaze]

I totally agree with you.

[@crimson0119]

any other singer might be intimated having to follow the kickass solos by the kamiband, but Su gets up there and gives you a vocal performance that ALMOST makes you forget there was a band solo (kinda hard to forget Boh's bass performance )..... now that's a sign of a pro. 🤘🦊🤘

[@martinmetal7481]

Some great musicians in east and western Kami Bands but what got me hooked was Su's vocals and her stage presence she is just spellbinding to watch . Yui and Moa are the icing on cake all of it together With behind the scenes people is perfection 🤘🦊🤘

[@SixxDaze]

🤘🦊🤘

[@mikepowers9486]

100% 🤘🦊🤘

[@road-runner]

Another great reaction, thanks! I believe it's all said about the song and this particular performance (which is particularly awesome!). So I'd like to announce that you have fallen into the Fox Hole and you will never get out of here. But don't worry, this is a cozy place :) So, welcome to the Fox Hole!

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you and thank you!

[@minamihideki7123]

The members of Kami Band are all very talented, really great. However, Su-'s vocals are as good as their playing. In the presence of the Queen, they are happy to be her servants. You almost did not smile when you listened to this song. Depending on their songs, we laugh, cry, get serious, we react. That is why BABYMETAL is so weird, "What the hell!", I think.

[@SixxDaze]

I was so focused. When I am that focused I either have no expression or, some people say, I look mad. I was really taking it all in.

[@flugelhornoldman1362]

Nice & thanks again from Japan 有難う💛。Kamis' (=Gods') super plays were excellent enough as a main event in the show, but once the 16-year-old Queen (as of 2014) emerged from the underground, she colored everything differently and turned Kami Band's plays into a ritual to summon her. This song has not been performed since 2017. I really want them to revive this song like they did this year for NRNR, Akatsuki, OD, FDTD and GJ! at the Budokan, the same venue in this video.

[@SixxDaze]

Hello, Japan! Thank you. It would be cool to see how they would perform it now.

[@queenierani3076]

What a great reaction. My favourite East Kami line-up; Takayoshi Ohmura, Leda Cygnus (guitars) Bohte Daisuke (bass) and Hideki Aoyama (drums). Not forgetting the late sensei, Mikio Fujioka.

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you. They really are a world class band.

[@lordrahl2345]

Great reaction. This is usually the song where reactors learn about Black Babymetal, but you don't want prior intel. lol This is one of a few of Su's solo songs. Her vocal talent has only gotten better & better over the years. Keep 'em coming 🤘🦊🤘

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you. I think I have Black BabyMetal scheduled for next week. I have a lot more to come. 🤘🦊🤘

[@jancmyon4240]

Great reaction. the shortest seven minutes of our lives. The fearlessness of Su-metal. Think about that she is on a platform 2 meters wide 2 meters up without any safety equipment. Lights on her face, there is no chance that she can see where she is standing, okay if you stand still but she takes some dance moves and then there are the thing with your mind playing with you when you know you are on an elevated platform. And the night before, Yui-metal fell of the stage so she must have had that in her mind too. Kitsune up 🤘🦊🤘/4 from ヨーテボリ

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you. I couldn’t believe how fast those seven minutes went by. I was honestly surprised that the video was over. Kitsune up! 🤘🦊🤘

[@mrraiarj]

Nice to hear from you again , I like your comment . , greeting from Bangkok

[@SixxDaze]

Hello, Bangkok. Thank you.

[@mrraiarj]

@@SixxDaze Please try react to Japanese female rock band name "Band Maid" song title " Freedom" , they gonna blow you away , Made in Japan good quality for sure.

[@rantingrodent416]

Another great reaction. Looking forward to the next one, no matter which it is In a livestream where he talked about this performance, one of the guitarists (who also does vocals in some of his other projects) said that Su-metal must be a prodigy for how well she sang this song; the vocal parts have a different time signature than the instrumentals. What you watched here was only the second time they performed it live. The first time was the night before.

[@SixxDaze]

I already have the next one shot. It is the one with Rob Halford.

[@bryanburton6087]

"That caught me completely off guard." Well, it's Babymetal. You have to expect that. So many guards left that you are going to be completely off of. They change it up with every song. I kid you not. EVERY song. They don't have a sound. The only common denominator is a good feeling and smiles. Can't wait to see more. When are you getting your Babymetal shirt? The huge smile that blessed your face when Boh started tapping his bass is the equivalent of any other reactor jumping out of their chair and screaming with joy. I saw that. Let it out, my friend. You know you want to. :-) Kitsune up! PS: I'm old enough to be these girl's grandparent. I feel a protective feeling for them. I think that's something we all share, no matter our ages. It's not weird at all to love Babymetal. They've earned it. See you!

[@SixxDaze]

That is one of the best things about them, constantly changing it up. I have been looking for a shirt. They have definitely earned it.

[@tonygriffin_]

Su is a soprano with a range of C4 to G#5 and even hits G#6 in a duet with Rob Halford of Judas Priest (singing Painkiller and Breaking The Law). So far, you've only heard her sing when she was in her teens but she's 23 now (24 in Dec) and her voice has just grown stronger. I'd recommend some of the songs from the last album but I listened to what you said (and watched all the video!) so I won't! I'm sure you'll get around to reacting to all their back catalogue eventually. Kitsune up!

[@SixxDaze]

It’s funny that you mentioned her performance with Rob Halford. I just shot my reaction for that performance. I will be releasing it later this week. Kitsune up!

[@tonygriffin_]

@@SixxDaze The Fox God told me you had but said I had to mention it to create a confusing Time loop of cause & effect. Or maybe that was a dream I had. 🦊🤣🤘🤘🦊

[@SixxDaze]

@TONY GRIFFIN 😂🤣😂🤣 🤘🦊🤘

[@amirix1844]

Good one these baby metal vids are fire 🔥

[@stevechevy3382]

Nice reaction. Great song, great solos, and another great performance. Those are just about the only thing you can expect from Babymetal. The fun that is Babymetal. You just don't know what you'll get but you know it will be great. The kamiband are amazing and Su works really hard at her craft. For me this is one of those songs that puts it all together. The one thing missing Moa. You can never have to much Moa. lol

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you. I always look forward to reacting to them.

[@lencooke944]

Hey Bobb, another great reaction to a classic Babymetal live performance. Babymetal often pays tribute to bands, musicians and music styles. The Rondo was the theme of this song. Apart from having virtuosic musicianship in the intro it was interspaced with repeating patterns between the band solos. Rondo. Su also forms some non-classical rondo vocal patterns before her transitions. Another feature of this song is when Su goes into her marionette stance and the temper of her voice changes to a more electronic sounding voice. Many people think this effect is electronically produced on a backing track, Others think (including an Emmy award winning singer) this is a naturally produced sound given by Su diverting her breathing and her voice from her oral passage to her nasal passage (I am not up on the body mechanics of this). A clue might be looking at Su's microphone position during this interlude. The mike is placed at the tip of her nose, not near her mouth. My thoughts are that it is probably a bit of both. Babymetal is open about their history of playing to backing tracks. From Babybones to screams. Also, it is clear that Su uses backing tracks of her own voice to harmonize with herself, because there is no Yui or Moa to support her in this song. I suspect the controversial change of voice is a combination of Su using a very technical vocal technique over a sampled harmonized backing track, a skillful on-site mixer, and some superb post-production work to clean the sound up. To finish the comment off: Yes, the lyrics are about a dream where Su is being chased by demons or monsters (more to it than that, but this is already a long comment) I know you don't take requests from comments here, but if anyone on IG, Tik Tok or mail suggest Megitsune, I say hell yes. There is no bad version of this song, but the official music video is most culturally significant. Kitsune Up.

[@SixxDaze]

@len cooke As always, great comment. I have noticed the use of a backing track. I don’t have a problem with that. That song has been suggested and I will be reacting to it. Thank you for the time and effort you put into your comments.

[@TheTeufelpanzerVI]

Another great reaction, Sixx! Not likely you will hear any two Babymetal songs that will sound the same...that variety is also part of the attraction!

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you! I am truly enjoying their music.

[@faceplantor5647]

Thankyou for your reaction👊🏽⚡️ The one negative thing about listening to Babymetal and watching them perform for me is it has raised my expectations. Often now when I listen to other bands they don’t compare.

[@spaceboy1433]

Great reaction have been a Babymetal fan for 10 years , I love the band so much , there not been a day that has gone by in 10years that I haven’t listened to 4 or 5 songs of Babymetal, yui is my Babymetal Angel, I went to BabyMetal concert in Brisbane Australia 2018 great concert was absolutely fantastic

[@SixxDaze]

That's awesome!

[@stefanbranden4898]

Glad you gave in!!!

[@SixxDaze]

@Stefan Brandén Me too!

[@julianhernandez5234]

Well you got me with the no calling to extend my subscription and a great reaction I always say the same thing when I listen to a Babymetal song I always get surprised by how fast the time goes and I am left wanting more

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you!

[@Marty-Metal]

excellent content, Bobb-Metal

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you!

[@Inosuke_Hashibira75]

Great reaction Bobb-Metal. This one is a banger Kami band are some of the best musicians in the world and with Su’s unique voice, it just pierces through the heavy riffage like a hot knife through butter. One of my favourites 🔥🦊🔥

[@SixxDaze]

Thank you! I really like the sound of Bobb-Metal. I agree with you completely. The combination of the band and her voice is amazing.

[@brutalshow3364]

🤘👻♥️🦊♥️👻🤘

[@salesiocaritas8400]

とても好きな曲です、ありがとうございます。 神バンド、素晴らしい！ 中元すず香、最高！ 鳥居群の動画背景いいですね！　ここ何処だろう？

[@SixxDaze]

それは本当に素晴らしい曲とパフォーマンスです。 どこにあるのかわかりません。日本の無料画像をグーグルで検索して、気に入ったものを選びました。

[@tmasuda772]

この鳥居は京都の伏見稲荷ですね。 メギツネのmvでももちょっと映ってますよ。

[@salesiocaritas8400]

@@tmasuda772 見たことあるなぁと思ったんですけど、超有名なお稲荷さんだったんですね。 メギツネのmv見てみます。 ありがとうございます。

[@SixxDaze]

@tmasuda772 それはクールだ。必ず探します。ありがとうございました。

[@SixxDaze]

@Salesio Caritas メギツネのmvは私のリストにあります。到着するまでに数週間かかります。

[@seregamolodets5286]

🍅🍅🍅 🤘🏼🦊🤘🏼 The fastest 7 minutes ever.

[@SixxDaze]

Yes, it was! 🤘🦊🤘

[@cjkoehler]

🤘🦊🤘

[@SixxDaze]

🤘🦊🤘

[@InGameTheoryLoL]

Fire 🔥 great reaction Check out Megitsune or pa pa ya by them

[@SixxDaze]

I reacted to both. Megitsune should still be up. I think Pa Pa Ya was permanently blocked.

[@johnytang3551]

Please check out three piece band from japan NINGEN ISU.they have some good old school metal sound 🤘😀

[@juniardiardi200]

Reaction band : Death Vomit - Ancient Spell Of Evil

[@Reyes3.7]

You should react to paper cuts by machine gun Kelly

[@Filboid2000]

My mum always used to say, " if you can't something nice about somebody, then you shouldn't say anything at all." Here's what I got to say: . . . . .