The BABYMETAL Thread \m/

[MejraThea]

[quote="JPope"]
 
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I'm expanding my horizons.
 
As of this moment, I've listened to Gimme Chocolate and Megitsune. I really like Megitsune, but I didn't like Gimme Chocolate at all. Any particular recommendations? 
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"Ijime, Dame, Zettai" is still my favorite BM song.
 
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I like this, also. I've looked at all the ones with listed MVs now. I like Megitsune, Ijime, Dame, Zettai and Ii ne.

[Meikochi]

I really like Road of Resistance.

[phancy]

I recommend Akumu no Rondo, 4 no Uta is kind of a reggae song? But I like it a lot and it was written by either Yui or Mao, I can't remember now. The whole album is good in general, try listening to the whole thing once.

[aine]

To date there isn't really a single song of theirs that I dislike, but:

Onedari Daisakusen still remains one of my favourites. There is something about the structure of the song and the melodies and catchiness that I just can't get bored of. And the lyrics make me laugh every time.

Akatsuki is Suzuka's solo and she kills in it pretty much every time (this video is unlikely to stay up long). A haunting acoustic-ish version is also available.

Finally, Road of Resistance is as epic as it gets.

Enjoy. =)

[Elpis]

I like Headbanger a lot. Gimme chocolate is okay, but it's probably my least favorite song.

[MejraThea]

Thanks to all of you, I'll be sure to look at all of these closely later! I liked Headbanger, as far as I remember.

[arcobaleno]

[quote="aine"]
Akatsuki is Suzuka's solo and she kills in it pretty much every time (this video is unlikely to stay up long). A haunting acoustic-ish version is also available.
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Akatsuki is probably my favorite by them! I love it so much, oh my god. Suzuka's control and power and everything is really good. And the acoustic is one of my favorite versions of it. 
 
The lyrics are pretty cool, too.

[JPope]

[quote="aine"]
Akatsuki is Suzuka's solo and she kills in it pretty much every time (this video is unlikely to stay up long). A haunting acoustic-ish version is also available.

 
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That is so good. She's probably the best singer in the J-idol biz right now. Power, pitch, control, stamina: she's got it all.

[aine]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="JPope" data-cid="192636" data-time="1446499663"><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="aine" data-cid="192599" data-time="1446463038">Akatsuki is Suzuka's solo and she kills in it pretty much every time (this video is unlikely to stay up long). A haunting acoustic-ish version is also available.</blockquote> 
That is so good. She's probably the best singer in the J-idol biz right now. Power, pitch, control, stamina: she's got it all.</blockquote>
Who would have thought.

[aine]

This was bound to happen:

Concert mic capture recording

Actually it's hard to tell what kind of track this is, not really a mic capture but rather a mix for the stage monitors - the jury is out whether it's Suzuka's monitors or someone else's.

But you can hear Suzuka's raw singing here and she it's still impressive.

[aine]

Babymetal will perform at Music Station Super Live 2015 on December 25th. The fan club members have a chance to win tickets to the event. I didn't apply because I wouldn't be able to go anyway.

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/music/contents/m_lineup/1229/index.html


Also, at today's concert at Yokohama Arena two new songs were performed:

First song

Second song

Grab the links while they're hot! I'm loving the second one especially.

And with that we now have 4 new, unreleased songs - Awadama Fever , Chigau, and those two. I think each one could have made a damn strong single on its own, so it's shaping up to be a pretty great album in 2016 if I dare to predict.

Oh, and, new outfit's from today's concert:

[phancy]

Your prediction was right

https://twitter.com/TOWER_Shibuya/status/675995517940207616

[aine]

Hahaha yes, what did I tell you. I'm the damn Oracle!

NEW ALBUM and WORLD TOUR 2016 CONFIRMED!!

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote">BABYMETAL NEW ALBUM WORLDWIDE SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE & WORLD TOUR CONFIRMED!
 
TOUR FINAL TO TAKE PLACE AT TOKYO DOME!
All will be revealed on April 1st, 2016 on the FOX DAY

【I】New Album to be released worldwide on April 1st - FOX DAY!!
Two years since the release of their debut album, the New album from BABYMETAL will be released simultaneously worldwide on April 1st, 2016.
 
【II】BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 kicks off at THE SSE ARENA WEMBLEY!!
BABYMETAL will embark on their WORLD TOUR going across the globe and it all begins at the SSE Arena Wembley London on April 2nd, 2016.

【III】TOUR FINAL in JAPAN at TOKYO DOME!!
BABYMETAL will headline their first ever show at TOKYO DOME in 2016 to mark the end of the 2016 WORLD TOUR.

Further details coming soon.

All will be revealed on FOX DAY</blockquote>
http://en.babymetal.jp/news/

All was announced at today's (Dec 13th) Yokohama Arena second night concert.

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[JPope]

Damn, I can't wait to see them again.

[aine]

Better fancams of the new songs:

The One (apparently confirmed title)

Song 2 ("Karate")


US Tour dates announced!

05.04 (Wed), New York, NY, Playstation Theatre
05.07 (Sat), Philadelphia, PA, Electric Factory
05.08 (Sun), Concord, NC, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion
05.10 (Tue), Silver Spring, MD, The Fillmore
05.11 (Wed), Detroit, MI, The Fillmore
05.13 (Fri), Chicago, IL, House of Blues
05.14 (Sat), Somerset, WI, Northern Invasion

Check link above for ticket sales, most go on sale on December 18th.

US WEST COAST DATES COMING SOON!!

 
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="JPope" data-cid="193470" data-time="1450064800">Damn, I can't wait to see them again.</blockquote>
I'm totally down for a meetup!

[JPope]

[quote="aine"]

05.11 (Wed), Detroit, MI, The Fillmore



 
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Damn, I can't wait to see them again.
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I'm totally down for a meetup!
 
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Holy shit, they're playing Detroit. The Fillmore is a great venue, too. 
 
A meetup would be awesome.

[strawberryjam]

Most badass BBS meet up. Would be missing Al and Ap.
Oh the bromance!!!

[yuzuriha]

THE ELECTRIC FACTORY!?
 
/edit SHIT THAT IS THE WEEKEND I AM GOING TO BOSTON FOR A FINAL FANTASY CONCERT 

[Mukuro]

Can I hope they'll come to somewhere in Canada near me pleease.

[Elpis]

I hope they come to Washington. It's unlikely I'd even be allowed to go to the concert, but I'm still hoping.

[aine]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="aine" data-cid="193439" data-time="1449957486">Babymetal will perform at Music Station Super Live 2015 on December 25th. The fan club members have a chance to win tickets to the event. I didn't apply because I wouldn't be able to go anyway.

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/music/contents/m_lineup/1229/index.html</blockquote>
They did well. Performed Gimme Choco. All vocals were live. I couldn't tell for sure about the band, but they probably weren't live just like during their MS performance earlier in the year.

EDIT: Performance on youtube, see it while it lasts.

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[al kusanagi]

Damn... I got excited to see Babymetal coming to North Carolina, but they are part of a huge festival and I don't want to pay $120 and put up with all that bullshit just to see them perform two songs.

[Shoujo Q]

They addedBoston as one of their tour stops. I guess I have a reason to go see them now. 

[Elpis]

They have a stop in a city fairly close to where I live. I still doubt I'd be able to go, my parents are kind of opposed to concerts (especially Japanese ones) and the fact that I still live with them, means that I have to put up with their rules. (It's also late at night and I'm definitely not comfortable walking through the city that late). But this is also the opportunity of a lifetime and it's Babymetal...


Edit: It might be a possibility now. I'll need a couple more hours before actual confirmation.

[aine]

<a class="bbc_url" href="http://en.babymetal.jp/news//0/14653/">ALL HAIL</a>


May 5 - House of Blues, Boston, MA

July 12 - Showbox SODO, Seattle, WA

July 14 - Regency Ballroom, San Francisco, CA

July 15 - The Wiltern, Los Angeles, CA


Tix on sale January 29.


Should I do SF and LA only, or do I swing up to Seattle as well?...

[JPope]

The Wiltern? Fuck. Parking is gonna be a bitch.
 
Fuck it, I'll catch an Uber or Lyft. It'll actually be cheaper than driving myself and parking.

[Shoujo Q]

Buying tickets was so hard. I ended up getting stuck in the back row of the stadium. :(


And don't get me started on VIP. What a joke.


You have to sign up for an account and wait for a confirmation email that's never coming.

[yuzuriha]

Q, slight chance I'll see you there!  But as I said in the spam thread...I feel bad subjecting the boy to it if he's not that into them.

[Shoujo Q]

I figured it all out. I got the VIP and put my ceiling tickets for sale and bought some standing seats on the 2nd row. Hopefully someone buys them@-@

[aine]

I don't have bookface or friends, but I have the MM-BBS!
 
They used the same hellish waiting room system on AXS as they did for MM in NY, but this time it was a perfectly smooth sailing.
 

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I got one GA for the LA show too, now to figure out how to get down there overnight.