The following pictures are part of "Kamishibai" - video segments, projected on the screen during BABYMETAL concerts. They tell the mythological history of the band.
Full images can't be found anywhere, so i took screenshots from blu-ray videos and combined them in Photoshop to get the best possible quality.
Project by YuRxMetal https://www.reddit.com/user/YuRxMetal
Please send me a message if you find any mistakes on this site or have suggestions.
Most of translations were taken from Du-Metal's blog www.du-metal.blogspot.com. He's got very useful and interesting info about the band history, meanings and references in kamishibai texts and song lyrics.
The timeline of events based on Babymetal Mythology spreadsheet by Apollion83
Event info from The Ultimate Fan Spreadsheet
Pro-shot Videos spreadsheet and many other useful links on https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL
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This image is the inverted and color-corrected version of the cover of Blu-ray "LIVE - LEGEND I, D, Z, APOCALYPSE -"
The following pictures are part of "Kamishibai" - video segments, projected on the screen during BABYMETAL concerts. They tell the mythological history of the band.
Full images can't be found anywhere, so i took screenshots from blu-ray videos and combined them in Photoshop to get the best possible quality.
Project by YuRxMetal https://www.reddit.com/user/YuRxMetal
Please send me a message if you find any mistakes on this site or have suggestions.
Most of translations were taken from Du-Metal's blog www.du-metal.blogspot.com. He's got very useful and interesting info about the band history, meanings and references in kamishibai texts and song lyrics.
The timeline of events based on Babymetal Mythology spreadsheet by Apollion83
Event info from The Ultimate Fan Spreadsheet
Pro-shot Videos spreadsheet and many other useful links on https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL
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This image is the inverted and color-corrected version of the cover of Blu-ray "LIVE - LEGEND I, D, Z, APOCALYPSE -"
The following pictures are part of "Kamishibai" - video segments, projected on the screen during BABYMETAL concerts. They tell the mythological history of the band.
Full images can't be found anywhere, so i took screenshots from blu-ray videos and combined them in Photoshop to get the best possible quality.
Project by YuRxMetal https://www.reddit.com/user/YuRxMetal
Please send me a message if you find any mistakes on this site or have suggestions.
Most of translations were taken from Du-Metal's blog www.du-metal.blogspot.com. He's got very useful and interesting info about the band history, meanings and references in kamishibai texts and song lyrics.
The timeline of events based on Babymetal Mythology spreadsheet by Apollion83
Event info from The Ultimate Fan Spreadsheet
Pro-shot Videos spreadsheet and many other useful links on https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL
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This image is the inverted and color-corrected version of the cover of Blu-ray "LIVE - LEGEND I, D, Z, APOCALYPSE -"
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE I
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "I"
2012.10.06 Shibuya O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "D" SU-METAL Seitansai
2012.12.20 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "Z"
2013.02.01 Zepp Tokyo (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
LEGEND “1999” YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL Seitansai
2013.06.30 NHK Hall (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
LEGEND “1997” SU-METAL Seitansai
2013.12.21 Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
< 1st Studio Album Release - "BABYMETAL" >
2014.02.26
Budokan Red Night - Legend "Giant Corset Festival" ～Strongest Under The Heavens Metal Martial Arts Tournament Final～
2014.03.01 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
Budokan Black Night - Legend "DOOMSDAY" ～Summoning Ceremony～
2014.03.02 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE I
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "I"
2012.10.06 Shibuya O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "D" SU-METAL Seitansai
2012.12.20 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "Z"
2013.02.01 Zepp Tokyo (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
LEGEND “1999” YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL Seitansai
2013.06.30 NHK Hall (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
LEGEND “1997” SU-METAL Seitansai
2013.12.21 Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
< 1st Studio Album Release - "BABYMETAL" >
2014.02.26
Budokan Red Night - Legend "Giant Corset Festival" ～Strongest Under The Heavens Metal Martial Arts Tournament Final～
2014.03.01 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
Budokan Black Night - Legend "DOOMSDAY" ～Summoning Ceremony～
2014.03.02 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE I
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "I"
2012.10.06 Shibuya O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "D" SU-METAL Seitansai
2012.12.20 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
I, D, Z 〜 LEGEND "Z"
2013.02.01 Zepp Tokyo (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
LEGEND “1999” YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL Seitansai
2013.06.30 NHK Hall (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
LEGEND “1997” SU-METAL Seitansai
2013.12.21 Makuhari Messe Event Hall (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
< 1st Studio Album Release - "BABYMETAL" >
2014.02.26
Budokan Red Night - Legend "Giant Corset Festival" ～Strongest Under The Heavens Metal Martial Arts Tournament Final～
2014.03.01 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
Budokan Black Night - Legend "DOOMSDAY" ～Summoning Ceremony～
2014.03.02 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
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Long, long and long ago, there was a girl who stood up against the big power "Idols" and fought bravely.
"The Crimson Seven Days"
After the fight, the girl's soul became "the Crimson Flame", and continued blazing for seven days.
Then, the girl's soul went up guided by Fox-Squirrel.
When, above the Valley of the Metal, the Golden Moon overlaps the Crimson Sun,
the goddess veiled in holy flame shall revive again.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Overture to Legend “Z”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The background music for this narration is "Nausicaa Requiem" of the movie "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind".
"The Seven Days of Fire" is a cataclysmic global war told in "Nausicaa".
The fox-squirrels are imaginary animals appeared in "Nausicaa".
At the end of the previous concert 'Legend "D"', SU-METAL was crucified and veiled in flame on the stage.
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Long, long and long ago, there was a girl who stood up against the big power "Idols" and fought bravely.
"The Crimson Seven Days"
After the fight, the girl's soul became "the Crimson Flame", and continued blazing for seven days.
Then, the girl's soul went up guided by Fox-Squirrel.
When, above the Valley of the Metal, the Golden Moon overlaps the Crimson Sun,
the goddess veiled in holy flame shall revive again.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Overture to Legend “Z”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The background music for this narration is "Nausicaa Requiem" of the movie "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind".
"The Seven Days of Fire" is a cataclysmic global war told in "Nausicaa".
The fox-squirrels are imaginary animals appeared in "Nausicaa".
At the end of the previous concert 'Legend "D"', SU-METAL was crucified and veiled in flame on the stage.
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Long, long and long ago, there was a girl who stood up against the big power "Idols" and fought bravely.
"The Crimson Seven Days"
After the fight, the girl's soul became "the Crimson Flame", and continued blazing for seven days.
Then, the girl's soul went up guided by Fox-Squirrel.
When, above the Valley of the Metal, the Golden Moon overlaps the Crimson Sun,
the goddess veiled in holy flame shall revive again.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Overture to Legend “Z”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The background music for this narration is "Nausicaa Requiem" of the movie "Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind".
"The Seven Days of Fire" is a cataclysmic global war told in "Nausicaa".
The fox-squirrels are imaginary animals appeared in "Nausicaa".
At the end of the previous concert 'Legend "D"', SU-METAL was crucified and veiled in flame on the stage.
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"The World Ends Soon"
It was the end of the century when "The Secret Object" was going to come to this world.
By the magical power of "The Crown Prince of Hell" who dominated the Metal scene,
the devils who were hungry for holy things revived again, and the devils came and did the Heavy Metal.
As already announced, on 1999 (the end of the century) December 31st, the world was conquered.
The Metal soul which has been loving the Metal since one hundred thousand and fourteen
years ago transcends time and space, and creates a new EL DORADO.
Everyone, soon comes the opening of "Genesis of Metalion"!
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Oveture to Legend “1999”
Notes: by Du-Metal, by me
"The world ends soon"- it seems someone's line at the end of some anime movie. Anyway, since GOTÔ Ben published "The Prophecy of Nostradamus" in 1973, not a few Japanese had thought the catastrophe may occur in 1999 July (he alleged Nostradamus had prophesied so).
Seikima-II (a.k.a. "The End of the Century") was a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1982. They called themselves as group of demons, who was formed to conquer this world by the propagation of Satan through the Heavy Metal music. (Note [i] for more info about Seikima-II)
"1999 SECRET OBJECT" is the 4th minor scriptures of Seikima-II. ("Major/minor scriptures" is what they called "CD album/single"). According to the lyric, "Secret Object" seems to mean a kind of Anti-Christ.
The devil appearing in the picture resembles the leader of the band Seikima-II Damian Hamada a.k.a. "Crown Prince of Hell".
"the devils came and did the Heavy Metal" - "悪魔が来たりてヘヴィメタる" (Akuma ga Kitarite Hevimeta-ru) is the title of the 1st major scriptures of SEIKIMA-II. The ending hiragana "る" shows it is a verb "do the Heavy Metal". The title is a parody of a thriller by YOKOMIZO Seishi "Akuma ga Kitarite Fue o Fuku" (= The Devil Comes and Plays His Flute).
"on 1999 (the end of the century) December 31st, the world was conquered" - Seikima-II declared the completion of conquering this world and disbanded exactly at the end of the century on December 31, 1999 at 23:59:59.
"The Metal soul which has been loving the Metal since one hundred thousand and fourteen years ago" - it is a parody of the theme song of "Genesis of Aquarion" saying "I have been loving you since twelve thousand years ago" and of the age of Demon kakka (100,0XX y.o.).
"EL-DO-RA-DO" is the 3rd minor scriptures of SEIKIMA-II. "El Dorado" means a legendary golden country.
"Genesis of Metalion" - "Soosei no Metarion" is a parody of "創聖のアクエリオン" (Soosei no Akuerion; Genesis of Aquarion). It is the title of a super robot anime (on air in 2005).
"Metalion" is the name of the battle spaceship and of the planetary system appearing in Konami's shooting video games "Gradius/Nemesis" series. But I'm not sure whether 'he' meant it or not.
The music is an arrangement of "Elens dritter Gesang" a.k.a. Schubert's "Ave Maria". it was the same as that of the epilogue for Legend "1999" concert. There are the persons that wear the cone-shaped full-face hood. They also appeared in the epilogue for Legend "1999", and will appear later.
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"The World Ends Soon"
It was the end of the century when "The Secret Object" was going to come to this world.
By the magical power of "The Crown Prince of Hell" who dominated the Metal scene, the devils who were hungry for holy things revived again, and the devils came and did the Heavy Metal.
As already announced, on 1999 (the end of the century) December 31st, the world was conquered.
The Metal soul which has been loving the Metal since one hundred thousand and fourteen years ago transcends time and space, and creates a new EL DORADO.
Everyone, soon comes the opening of "Genesis of Metalion"!
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Oveture to Legend “1999”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"The world ends soon"- it seems someone's line at the end of some anime movie. Anyway, since GOTÔ Ben published "The Prophecy of Nostradamus" in 1973, not a few Japanese had thought the catastrophe may occur in 1999 July (he alleged Nostradamus had prophesied so).
Seikima-II (a.k.a. "The End of the Century") was a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1982. They called themselves as group of demons, who was formed to conquer this world by the propagation of Satan through the Heavy Metal music. (Note [i] for more info about Seikima-II)
"1999 SECRET OBJECT" is the 4th minor scriptures of Seikima-II. ("Major/minor scriptures" is what they called "CD album/single"). According to the lyric, "Secret Object" seems to mean a kind of Anti-Christ.
The devil appearing in the picture resembles the leader of the band Seikima-II Damian Hamada a.k.a. "Crown Prince of Hell".
"the devils came and did the Heavy Metal" - "悪魔が来たりてヘヴィメタる" (Akuma ga Kitarite Hevimeta-ru) is the title of the 1st major scriptures of SEIKIMA-II. The ending hiragana "る" shows it is a verb "do the Heavy Metal". The title is a parody of a thriller by YOKOMIZO Seishi "Akuma ga Kitarite Fue o Fuku" (= The Devil Comes and Plays His Flute).
"on 1999 (the end of the century) December 31st, the world was conquered" - Seikima-II declared the completion of conquering this world and disbanded exactly at the end of the century on December 31, 1999 at 23:59:59.
"The Metal soul which has been loving the Metal since one hundred thousand and fourteen years ago" - it is a parody of the theme song of "Genesis of Aquarion" saying "I have been loving you since twelve thousand years ago" and of the age of Demon kakka (100,0XX y.o.).
"EL-DO-RA-DO" is the 3rd minor scriptures of SEIKIMA-II. "El Dorado" means a legendary golden country.
"Genesis of Metalion" - "Soosei no Metarion" is a parody of "創聖のアクエリオン" (Soosei no Akuerion; Genesis of Aquarion). It is the title of a super robot anime (on air in 2005).
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"The World Ends Soon"
It was the end of the century when "The Secret Object" was going to come to this world.
By the magical power of "The Crown Prince of Hell" who dominated the Metal scene, the devils who were hungry for holy things revived again, and the devils came and did the Heavy Metal.
As already announced, on 1999 (the end of the century) December 31st, the world was conquered.
The Metal soul which has been loving the Metal since one hundred thousand and fourteen years ago transcends time and space, and creates a new EL DORADO.
Everyone, soon comes the opening of "Genesis of Metalion"!
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Oveture to Legend “1999”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"The world ends soon"- it seems someone's line at the end of some anime movie. Anyway, since GOTÔ Ben published "The Prophecy of Nostradamus" in 1973, not a few Japanese had thought the catastrophe may occur in 1999 July (he alleged Nostradamus had prophesied so).
Seikima-II (a.k.a. "The End of the Century") was a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 1982. They called themselves as group of demons, who was formed to conquer this world by the propagation of Satan through the Heavy Metal music. (Note [i] for more info about Seikima-II)
"1999 SECRET OBJECT" is the 4th minor scriptures of Seikima-II. ("Major/minor scriptures" is what they called "CD album/single"). According to the lyric, "Secret Object" seems to mean a kind of Anti-Christ.
The devil appearing in the picture resembles the leader of the band Seikima-II Damian Hamada a.k.a. "Crown Prince of Hell".
"the devils came and did the Heavy Metal" - "悪魔が来たりてヘヴィメタる" (Akuma ga Kitarite Hevimeta-ru) is the title of the 1st major scriptures of SEIKIMA-II. The ending hiragana "る" shows it is a verb "do the Heavy Metal". The title is a parody of a thriller by YOKOMIZO Seishi "Akuma ga Kitarite Fue o Fuku" (= The Devil Comes and Plays His Flute).
"on 1999 (the end of the century) December 31st, the world was conquered" - Seikima-II declared the completion of conquering this world and disbanded exactly at the end of the century on December 31, 1999 at 23:59:59.
"The Metal soul which has been loving the Metal since one hundred thousand and fourteen years ago" - it is a parody of the theme song of "Genesis of Aquarion" saying "I have been loving you since twelve thousand years ago" and of the age of Demon kakka (100,0XX y.o.).
"EL-DO-RA-DO" is the 3rd minor scriptures of SEIKIMA-II. "El Dorado" means a legendary golden country.
"Genesis of Metalion" - "Soosei no Metarion" is a parody of "創聖のアクエリオン" (Soosei no Akuerion; Genesis of Aquarion). It is the title of a super robot anime (on air in 2005).
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Recently the world was ruled by the big power "Idols" with their overwhelming magic. Including "the media", "the politics", "the economy", all were controlled by the Idols... The music other than the idol songs was seen as harmful, and the metal was not an exception.
The metallers who were robbed of their soul prayed for the restoration of the metal.
Before long, the prayers reached "the Fox God" who is in charge of the metal.
The Fox God named three girls, SU-METAL, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL, "BABYMETAL" meaning "the birth of the new metal", and, as the dark heroines of the idol scene, has sent them down to this world.
Everyone, soon comes the opening of the Metal Resistance!
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Oveture to Legend “I”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The narrations for Legend "I" and "D" are of the basic type. They tell why BABYMETAL was formed. In 2013 the narrated story has been somewhat changed as the Metal Resistance has been going on.
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Recently the world was ruled by the big power "Idols" with their overwhelming magic. Including "the media", "the politics", "the economy", all were controlled by the Idols... The music other than the idol songs was seen as harmful, and the metal was not an exception.
The metallers who were robbed of their soul prayed for the restoration of the metal.
Before long, the prayers reached "the Fox God" who is in charge of the metal.
The Fox God named three girls, SU-METAL, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL, "BABYMETAL" meaning "the birth of the new metal", and, as the dark heroines of the idol scene, has sent them down to this world.
Everyone, soon comes the opening of the Metal Resistance!
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Oveture to Legend “I”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The narrations for Legend "I" and "D" are of the basic type. They tell why BABYMETAL was formed. In 2013 the narrated story has been somewhat changed as the Metal Resistance has been going on.
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Recently the world was ruled by the big power "Idols" with their overwhelming magic. Including "the media", "the politics", "the economy", all were controlled by the Idols... The music other than the idol songs was seen as harmful, and the metal was not an exception.
The metallers who were robbed of their soul prayed for the restoration of the metal.
Before long, the prayers reached "the Fox God" who is in charge of the metal.
The Fox God named three girls, SU-METAL, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL, "BABYMETAL" meaning "the birth of the new metal", and, as the dark heroines of the idol scene, has sent them down to this world.
Everyone, soon comes the opening of the Metal Resistance!
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Oveture to Legend “I”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The narrations for Legend "I" and "D" are of the basic type. They tell why BABYMETAL was formed. In 2013 the narrated story has been somewhat changed as the Metal Resistance has been going on.
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"Second Impact"
It was the winter just 15 years ago when, in the idol scene, the teen group known as "the SPEED king of Okinawa" had a dominant influence.
On December 20th of that year,
SU-METAL was born to this world.
Concurrently, on December 31st 15 years ago, the legendary band called "invincible" ended its history at the Tokyo Dome.
The Fox God said, "It is the birth of the new life that transcends the law of nature, and as its cost an old life shall pass away."
Preparing for the upcoming "Metal Resistance", SU-METAL has made many efforts in the "idol" scene. She went to a local dance school since her childhood. She sang "Daring!" while she was absolute cute. She went to the growth-stage-limited school. SU-METAL's undercover propagation in the "idol" scene was executed steadily.
Now "the special night of fifteen" starts to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of SU-METAL's birth.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The BGM is an arrangement of Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance #1" a.k.a. "Land of Hope and Glory".
The "Second Impact" is the fictional meteorite impact happening on 2000 Sep. 13 in the anime "Neon Genesis EVANGELION". SU-METAL's birth may have made an impact equal to it.
The four-girl group "SPEED" was not called "Speed King". It's the name of Deep Purple's tune. "White Love" is the original song by SPEED from 1997. BM's cover version was performed at this concert as SU-METAL's solo tune.
"Invincible" band here is a famous heavy metal band named "X JAPAN". Their concert "The Last Live" was held 31 dec 1997 at the Tokyo Dome. After that they disbanded and reunited only in 2007.
"It is the birth of the new life that transcends the law of nature, and as its cost an old life shall pass away" - I finally found this sentence was borrowed from the last part of the anime movie "Evangelion:2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" (2009). In that part, the bio-machine called "EVA" changes into a higher being and is about to trigger a forced evolution of humankind.
SU-METAL with YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL belonged to a girl group "Sakura Gakuin" (= Cherry Blossom School), but its membership is limited to 10-15 y.o. girls (in 5th-9th grade). For these three activities, see Biography.
For the implications of "the special night of fifteen", see Note [i] of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr"
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"Second Impact"
It was the winter just 15 years ago when, in the idol scene, the teen group known as "the SPEED king of Okinawa" had a dominant influence.
On December 20th of that year,
SU-METAL was born to this world.
Concurrently, on December 31st 15 years ago, the legendary band called "invincible" ended its history at the Tokyo Dome.
The Fox God said, "It is the birth of the new life that transcends the law of nature, and as its cost an old life shall pass away."
Preparing for the upcoming "Metal Resistance", SU-METAL has made many efforts in the "idol" scene. She went to a local dance school since her childhood. She sang "Daring!" while she was absolute cute. She went to the growth-stage-limited school. SU-METAL's undercover propagation in the "idol" scene was executed steadily.
Now "the special night of fifteen" starts to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of SU-METAL's birth.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The BGM is an arrangement of Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance #1" a.k.a. "Land of Hope and Glory".
The "Second Impact" is the fictional meteorite impact happening on 2000 Sep. 13 in the anime "Neon Genesis EVANGELION". SU-METAL's birth may have made an impact equal to it.
The four-girl group "SPEED" was not called "Speed King". It's the name of Deep Purple's tune. "White Love" is the original song by SPEED from 1997. BM's cover version was performed at this concert as SU-METAL's solo tune.
"Invincible" band here is a famous heavy metal band named "X JAPAN". Their concert "The Last Live" was held 31 dec 1997 at the Tokyo Dome. After that they disbanded and reunited only in 2007.
"It is the birth of the new life that transcends the law of nature, and as its cost an old life shall pass away" - I finally found this sentence was borrowed from the last part of the anime movie "Evangelion:2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" (2009). In that part, the bio-machine called "EVA" changes into a higher being and is about to trigger a forced evolution of humankind.
SU-METAL with YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL belonged to a girl group "Sakura Gakuin" (= Cherry Blossom School), but its membership is limited to 10-15 y.o. girls (in 5th-9th grade). For these three activities, see Biography.
For the implications of "the special night of fifteen", see Note [i] of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr"
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"Second Impact"
It was the winter just 15 years ago when, in the idol scene, the teen group known as "the SPEED king of Okinawa" had a dominant influence.
On December 20th of that year,
SU-METAL was born to this world.
Concurrently, on December 31st 15 years ago, the legendary band called "invincible" ended its history at the Tokyo Dome.
The Fox God said, "It is the birth of the new life that transcends the law of nature, and as its cost an old life shall pass away."
Preparing for the upcoming "Metal Resistance", SU-METAL has made many efforts in the "idol" scene. She went to a local dance school since her childhood. She sang "Daring!" while she was absolute cute. She went to the growth-stage-limited school. SU-METAL's undercover propagation in the "idol" scene was executed steadily.
Now "the special night of fifteen" starts to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of SU-METAL's birth.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The BGM is an arrangement of Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance #1" a.k.a. "Land of Hope and Glory".
The "Second Impact" is the fictional meteorite impact happening on 2000 Sep. 13 in the anime "Neon Genesis EVANGELION". SU-METAL's birth may have made an impact equal to it.
The four-girl group "SPEED" was not called "Speed King". It's the name of Deep Purple's tune. "White Love" is the original song by SPEED from 1997. BM's cover version was performed at this concert as SU-METAL's solo tune.
"Invincible" band here is a famous heavy metal band named "X JAPAN". Their concert "The Last Live" was held 31 dec 1997 at the Tokyo Dome. After that they disbanded and reunited only in 2007.
"It is the birth of the new life that transcends the law of nature, and as its cost an old life shall pass away" - I finally found this sentence was borrowed from the last part of the anime movie "Evangelion:2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" (2009). In that part, the bio-machine called "EVA" changes into a higher being and is about to trigger a forced evolution of humankind.
SU-METAL with YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL belonged to a girl group "Sakura Gakuin" (= Cherry Blossom School), but its membership is limited to 10-15 y.o. girls (in 5th-9th grade). For these three activities, see Biography.
For the implications of "the special night of fifteen", see Note [i] of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr"
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When the dango tango swept through Japan and the gray band held an audience of 200,000 spellbound, the Angel of Dance landed on this world.
The Angel is YUIMETAL
The Fox God said "To be tied by some reason".
YUIMETAL prepares for the upcoming Metal Resistance. She collects many seals. She goes to the school limited to the girls in growth period.
In this way she has been performing "little by little" the undercover propagation in the idol scene.
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to YUIMETAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
The BGM is an arrangement of Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance #1" a.k.a. "Land of Hope and Glory". It was playbacked also in Legend "D" for SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration.
"Dango tango" is a tango titled "だんご3兄弟" (Dango San Kyoodai; Three Brothers of Dumplings). It was performed in children's TV program targeted at 2-4 y.o.(?), but it appealed to people of all generations and the CD sold over three million copies.
"Gray band" is a Japanese rock band "GLAY". On 1999 Jul. 31st, it gathered an audience of two hundred thousand in the parking area of Makuhari Messe, near Tokyo.
YUIMETAL often said collecting seals was her hobby. Stamp-size stickers are called "seal" in Japan.
YUIMETAL with MOAMETAL and SU-METAL belonged to a girl group "Sakura Gakuin" (= Cherry Blossom School), but its membership is limited to 10-15 y.o. girls (in 5th-9th grade).
"Chokotto Love" (ちょこっとLove A Little Bit of Love) is the original song by Morning Musume from 1999. BM’s cover version was performed at this concert as YUIMETAL’s solo tune.
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When the dango tango swept through Japan and the gray band held an audience of 200,000 spellbound, the Angel of Dance landed on this world.
The Angel is YUIMETAL
The Fox God said "To be tied by some reason".
YUIMETAL prepares for the upcoming Metal Resistance. She collects many seals. She goes to the school limited to the girls in growth period.
In this way she has been performing "little by little" the undercover propagation in the idol scene.
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to YUIMETAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
The BGM is an arrangement of Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance #1" a.k.a. "Land of Hope and Glory". It was playbacked also in Legend "D" for SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration.
"Dango tango" is a tango titled "だんご3兄弟" (Dango San Kyoodai; Three Brothers of Dumplings). It was performed in children's TV program targeted at 2-4 y.o.(?), but it appealed to people of all generations and the CD sold over three million copies.
"Gray band" is a Japanese rock band "GLAY". On 1999 Jul. 31st, it gathered an audience of two hundred thousand in the parking area of Makuhari Messe, near Tokyo.
YUIMETAL often said collecting seals was her hobby. Stamp-size stickers are called "seal" in Japan.
YUIMETAL with MOAMETAL and SU-METAL belonged to a girl group "Sakura Gakuin" (= Cherry Blossom School), but its membership is limited to 10-15 y.o. girls (in 5th-9th grade).
"Chokotto Love" (ちょこっとLove A Little Bit of Love) is the original song by Morning Musume from 1999. BM’s cover version was performed at this concert as YUIMETAL’s solo tune.
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When the dango tango swept through Japan and the gray band held an audience of 200,000 spellbound, the Angel of Dance landed on this world.
The Angel is YUIMETAL
The Fox God said "To be tied by some reason".
YUIMETAL prepares for the upcoming Metal Resistance. She collects many seals. She goes to the school limited to the girls in growth period.
In this way she has been performing "little by little" the undercover propagation in the idol scene.
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to YUIMETAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
The BGM is an arrangement of Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance #1" a.k.a. "Land of Hope and Glory". It was playbacked also in Legend "D" for SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration.
"Dango tango" is a tango titled "だんご3兄弟" (Dango San Kyoodai; Three Brothers of Dumplings). It was performed in children's TV program targeted at 2-4 y.o.(?), but it appealed to people of all generations and the CD sold over three million copies.
"Gray band" is a Japanese rock band "GLAY". On 1999 Jul. 31st, it gathered an audience of two hundred thousand in the parking area of Makuhari Messe, near Tokyo.
YUIMETAL often said collecting seals was her hobby. Stamp-size stickers are called "seal" in Japan.
YUIMETAL with MOAMETAL and SU-METAL belonged to a girl group "Sakura Gakuin" (= Cherry Blossom School), but its membership is limited to 10-15 y.o. girls (in 5th-9th grade).
"Chokotto Love" (ちょこっとLove A Little Bit of Love) is the original song by Morning Musume from 1999. BM’s cover version was performed at this concert as YUIMETAL’s solo tune.
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When "Doll Machines" talked with people and people sang the praises of "Love Machine", the Angel of Smile landed on this world.
The Angel is MOAMETAL
The Fox God said "Cherish the love most!".
MOAMETAL prepares for the upcoming Metal Resistance. She became a fan of some girl idols. She goes to the school limited to the girls in growth period.
In this way, with "Dancin' all of the night", steady is the undercover propagation in the idol scene she has been performing.
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to MOAMETAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"Doll Machines" is "Furby", created and originally sold in USA 1998. It looks like some animal appearing in the picture. At first it speaks its own language, but, as people talk to it, it "learns" the preset language (1 of 24).
“LOVE Machine” is the original song by Morning Musume from 1999. BM’s cover version was performed at this concert as MOAMETAL’s solo tune.
In Legend "M" concert in Koeln 2014, MOAMETAL was introduced as "the Angel of Love", not "the Angel of Smile".
I don't know whether MOAMETAL has ever said the origin of her name "最愛" or not, but she often introduces herself as "最も愛を大切に！" (Mottomo Ai o taisetsu-ni!; cherish the love most!).
MOAMETAL said she liked a girl idol story "Kirarin Revolution" (comic&anime) since she was very young. The first CD she bought in 2007 was sung by "Kirari TSUKISHIMA starring Koharu KUSUMI (Morning Musume.)" (heroine / voice actress). Now she often says she likes Airi SUZUKI (of °C-ute) very much. I'm not sure which idol was referred to.
Probably "Dancin' all of the night" has no special meaning, just cited from the song "LOVE Machine".
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When "Doll Machines" talked with people and people sang the praises of "Love Machine", the Angel of Smile landed on this world.
The Angel is MOAMETAL
The Fox God said "Cherish the love most!".
MOAMETAL prepares for the upcoming Metal Resistance. She became a fan of some girl idols. She goes to the school limited to the girls in growth period.
In this way, with "Dancin' all of the night", steady is the undercover propagation in the idol scene she has been performing.
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to MOAMETAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"Doll Machines" is "Furby", created and originally sold in USA 1998. It looks like some animal appearing in the picture. At first it speaks its own language, but, as people talk to it, it "learns" the preset language (1 of 24).
“LOVE Machine” is the original song by Morning Musume from 1999. BM’s cover version was performed at this concert as MOAMETAL’s solo tune.
In Legend "M" concert in Koeln 2014, MOAMETAL was introduced as "the Angel of Love", not "the Angel of Smile".
I don't know whether MOAMETAL has ever said the origin of her name "最愛" or not, but she often introduces herself as "最も愛を大切に！" (Mottomo Ai o taisetsu-ni!; cherish the love most!).
MOAMETAL said she liked a girl idol story "Kirarin Revolution" (comic&anime) since she was very young. The first CD she bought in 2007 was sung by "Kirari TSUKISHIMA starring Koharu KUSUMI (Morning Musume.)" (heroine / voice actress). Now she often says she likes Airi SUZUKI (of °C-ute) very much. I'm not sure which idol was referred to.
Probably "Dancin' all of the night" has no special meaning, just cited from the song "LOVE Machine".
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When "Doll Machines" talked with people and people sang the praises of "Love Machine", the Angel of Smile landed on this world.
The Angel is MOAMETAL
The Fox God said "Cherish the love most!".
MOAMETAL prepares for the upcoming Metal Resistance. She became a fan of some girl idols. She goes to the school limited to the girls in growth period.
In this way, with "Dancin' all of the night", steady is the undercover propagation in the idol scene she has been performing.
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2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to MOAMETAL's Birthday Celebration
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"Doll Machines" is "Furby", created and originally sold in USA 1998. It looks like some animal appearing in the picture. At first it speaks its own language, but, as people talk to it, it "learns" the preset language (1 of 24).
“LOVE Machine” is the original song by Morning Musume from 1999. BM’s cover version was performed at this concert as MOAMETAL’s solo tune.
In Legend "M" concert in Koeln 2014, MOAMETAL was introduced as "the Angel of Love", not "the Angel of Smile".
I don't know whether MOAMETAL has ever said the origin of her name "最愛" or not, but she often introduces herself as "最も愛を大切に！" (Mottomo Ai o taisetsu-ni!; cherish the love most!).
MOAMETAL said she liked a girl idol story "Kirarin Revolution" (comic&anime) since she was very young. The first CD she bought in 2007 was sung by "Kirari TSUKISHIMA starring Koharu KUSUMI (Morning Musume.)" (heroine / voice actress). Now she often says she likes Airi SUZUKI (of °C-ute) very much. I'm not sure which idol was referred to.
Probably "Dancin' all of the night" has no special meaning, just cited from the song "LOVE Machine".
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On the holy night, at "Uki Uki * Midnight", too much glittering bright! did YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL, and SU-METAL. But they should have been careful not to romp too much.
YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL once again, though the Fox God had taught them "Never eat it! Absolutely not!", ate the "check-it-out chocolate".
"Can I have a bit of choco, too?" thought SU-METAL, but, keeping her hand in the fox sign, she restrained herself.
"Would you have a bit of choco?" The two do the devil's temptation. SU-METAL can't resist it and stretches her hand to the chocolate, but, for some reason, the chocolate escapes from her.
"Why!? Wait a while! Wait! Wait!" SU-METAL asks the Fox God for it. "Please!"
"Give me chocolate!"
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2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to “Gimme Chocolate!!”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
Since there is a sign "U K I U K I" on the house in the picture, here "Uki Uki * Midnight" (which is the name of one tune of BABYMETAL) may be the name of a house, a party, or something.
The BGM is the one often used for the prologue to "Onedari DaiSakusen", so many of the audience expected SU-METAL would sing "Onedari DaiSakusen" with MOAMETAL & YUIMETAL, and they shouted "wow".
The chocolate may resemble the forbidden fruit from biblical story of Adam and Eve. God commanded them not to eat it, but they disobeyed him.
The notation "チョコっと" (chokotto) is the word play of "ちょこっと" (chokotto; a bit) and "チョコ" (choko; chocolate).
Also see lyrics of "Gimme Chocolate!!"
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On the holy night, at "Uki Uki * Midnight", too much glittering bright! did YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL, and SU-METAL. But they should have been careful not to romp too much.
YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL once again, though the Fox God had taught them "Never eat it! Absolutely not!", ate the "check-it-out chocolate".
"Can I have a bit of choco, too?" thought SU-METAL, but, keeping her hand in the fox sign, she restrained herself.
"Would you have a bit of choco?" The two do the devil's temptation. SU-METAL can't resist it and stretches her hand to the chocolate, but, for some reason, the chocolate escapes from her.
"Why!? Wait a while! Wait! Wait!" SU-METAL asks the Fox God for it. "Please!"
"Give me chocolate!"
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2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to “Gimme Chocolate!!”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
Since there is a sign "U K I U K I" on the house in the picture, here "Uki Uki * Midnight" (which is the name of one tune of BABYMETAL) may be the name of a house, a party, or something.
The BGM is the one often used for the prologue to "Onedari DaiSakusen", so many of the audience expected SU-METAL would sing "Onedari DaiSakusen" with MOAMETAL & YUIMETAL, and they shouted "wow".
The chocolate may resemble the forbidden fruit from biblical story of Adam and Eve. God commanded them not to eat it, but they disobeyed him.
The notation "チョコっと" (chokotto) is the word play of "ちょこっと" (chokotto; a bit) and "チョコ" (choko; chocolate).
Also see lyrics of "Gimme Chocolate!!"
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On the holy night, at "Uki Uki * Midnight", too much glittering bright! did YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL, and SU-METAL. But they should have been careful not to romp too much.
YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL once again, though the Fox God had taught them "Never eat it! Absolutely not!", ate the "check-it-out chocolate".
"Can I have a bit of choco, too?" thought SU-METAL, but, keeping her hand in the fox sign, she restrained herself.
"Would you have a bit of choco?" The two do the devil's temptation. SU-METAL can't resist it and stretches her hand to the chocolate, but, for some reason, the chocolate escapes from her.
"Why!? Wait a while! Wait! Wait!" SU-METAL asks the Fox God for it. "Please!"
"Give me chocolate!"
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2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to “Gimme Chocolate!!”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
Since there is a sign "U K I U K I" on the house in the picture, here "Uki Uki * Midnight" (which is the name of one tune of BABYMETAL) may be the name of a house, a party, or something.
The BGM is the one often used for the prologue to "Onedari DaiSakusen", so many of the audience expected SU-METAL would sing "Onedari DaiSakusen" with MOAMETAL & YUIMETAL, and they shouted "wow".
The chocolate may resemble the forbidden fruit from biblical story of Adam and Eve. God commanded them not to eat it, but they disobeyed him.
The notation "チョコっと" (chokotto) is the word play of "ちょこっと" (chokotto; a bit) and "チョコ" (choko; chocolate).
Also see lyrics of "Gimme Chocolate!!"
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YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL romped too much in the party of the hilarious midnight.
That night, they were tricked by the big power "Idols", and ate the "check-it-out chocolate" which the Fox God had told them never to eat.
Suddenly, with an anti-metal attitude saying "It's not the metal, is it?", they change into...
BLACK BABYMETAL
And, as if they are possessed by something, singing "Yo! Yo!", they are driven to do "Ask-Dad-for-it Operation".
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Most Japanese hear "Check it out!" as "chekera". Not a few Japanese Disc Jockeys use such English phrases, and the listeners wonder what they say or what "chekera" means.
"It's not the metal, is it?" - "Metaru ja naku ne?" is a phrase spoken in the rap part of the Vega mix version of "IINE!".
BLACK BABYMETAL is the unit name of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL.
Lyrics of "Onedari Daisakusen" (="Ask-Dad-for-it Operation"). This song was sung by BLACK BABYMETAL after this narration.
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YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL romped too much in the party of the hilarious midnight.
That night, they were tricked by the big power "Idols", and ate the "check-it-out chocolate" which the Fox God had told them never to eat.
Suddenly, with an anti-metal attitude saying "It's not the metal, is it?", they change into...
BLACK BABYMETAL
And, as if they are possessed by something, singing "Yo! Yo!", they are driven to do "Ask-Dad-for-it Operation".
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Most Japanese hear "Check it out!" as "chekera". Not a few Japanese Disc Jockeys use such English phrases, and the listeners wonder what they say or what "chekera" means.
"It's not the metal, is it?" - "Metaru ja naku ne?" is a phrase spoken in the rap part of the Vega mix version of "IINE!".
BLACK BABYMETAL is the unit name of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL.
Lyrics of "Onedari Daisakusen" (="Ask-Dad-for-it Operation"). This song was sung by BLACK BABYMETAL after this narration.
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YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL romped too much in the party of the hilarious midnight.
That night, they were tricked by the big power "Idols", and ate the "check-it-out chocolate" which the Fox God had told them never to eat.
Suddenly, with an anti-metal attitude saying "It's not the metal, is it?", they change into...
BLACK BABYMETAL
And, as if they are possessed by something, singing "Yo! Yo!", they are driven to do "Ask-Dad-for-it Operation".
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Most Japanese hear "Check it out!" as "chekera". Not a few Japanese Disc Jockeys use such English phrases, and the listeners wonder what they say or what "chekera" means.
"It's not the metal, is it?" - "Metaru ja naku ne?" is a phrase spoken in the rap part of the Vega mix version of "IINE!".
BLACK BABYMETAL is the unit name of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL.
Lyrics of "Onedari Daisakusen" (="Ask-Dad-for-it Operation"). This song was sung by BLACK BABYMETAL after this narration.
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In SU-METAL's birthday party "the special night of fifteen", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL romped so much. But they should have been careful not to romp too much.
SNAKE, a member of the big power "Idols", had stolen into the party. He said, "You're super cute! Your dance is very hyper!" "There is a super enjoyable stage in A-KIBA, and now we're gonna have a dancing party night. Won't you come together?"
Not to be noticed being the trap of the big power "Idols", SNAKE lured them out by the ingenious words. Though they had been taught "Flirt, No, Absolutely" by the Fox God, they carelessly took a "daring!" action.
A-kiba is the jerusalem for the big power "Idols".
Undergoing the baptism of the cyber-city, saying "It's not the metal, is it?" again, they have changed into BLACK BABYMETAL.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
“Snake” may resemble the biblical Serpent in the Garden of Eden, who deceived Adam and Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.
"A-KIBA" refers to Akihabara district in Tokyo. Idol group AKB48 has its own theater there. This "the jerusalem for..." means nothing more than "the special place for...". It is rare, and "mecca" is more used for this meaning in Japan.
“A-KIBA” also may have special meaning because of the split album "BABYMETAL x Kiba of Akiba" (2012). They even used parts of this artwork on the album cover.
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In SU-METAL's birthday party "the special night of fifteen", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL romped so much. But they should have been careful not to romp too much.
SNAKE, a member of the big power "Idols", had stolen into the party. He said, "You're super cute! Your dance is very hyper!" "There is a super enjoyable stage in A-KIBA, and now we're gonna have a dancing party night. Won't you come together?"
Not to be noticed being the trap of the big power "Idols", SNAKE lured them out by the ingenious words. Though they had been taught "Flirt, No, Absolutely" by the Fox God, they carelessly took a "daring!" action.
A-kiba is the jerusalem for the big power "Idols".
Undergoing the baptism of the cyber-city, saying "It's not the metal, is it?" again, they have changed into BLACK BABYMETAL.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
“Snake” may resemble the biblical Serpent in the Garden of Eden, who deceived Adam and Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.
"A-KIBA" refers to Akihabara district in Tokyo. Idol group AKB48 has its own theater there. This "the jerusalem for..." means nothing more than "the special place for...". It is rare, and "mecca" is more used for this meaning in Japan.
“A-KIBA” also may have special meaning because of the split album "BABYMETAL x Kiba of Akiba" (2012). They even used parts of this artwork on the album cover.
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In SU-METAL's birthday party "the special night of fifteen", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL romped so much. But they should have been careful not to romp too much.
SNAKE, a member of the big power "Idols", had stolen into the party. He said, "You're super cute! Your dance is very hyper!" "There is a super enjoyable stage in A-KIBA, and now we're gonna have a dancing party night. Won't you come together?"
Not to be noticed being the trap of the big power "Idols", SNAKE lured them out by the ingenious words. Though they had been taught "Flirt, No, Absolutely" by the Fox God, they carelessly took a "daring!" action.
A-kiba is the jerusalem for the big power "Idols".
Undergoing the baptism of the cyber-city, saying "It's not the metal, is it?" again, they have changed into BLACK BABYMETAL.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
“Snake” may resemble the biblical Serpent in the Garden of Eden, who deceived Adam and Eve into eating the forbidden fruit.
"A-KIBA" refers to Akihabara district in Tokyo. Idol group AKB48 has its own theater there. This "the jerusalem for..." means nothing more than "the special place for...". It is rare, and "mecca" is more used for this meaning in Japan.
“A-KIBA” also may have special meaning because of the split album "BABYMETAL x Kiba of Akiba" (2012). They even used parts of this artwork on the album cover.
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In A-KIBA, the sacred place for the big power "Idols", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL were captured.
SNAKE suspected them of being the leaders of "the Metal Resistance", and interrogated them persistently to disclose their identity.
"Are you really the idols?" "After all, we are the idols... DEATH!" Oops! Their usual habit exposed that they are the metallers. "Idols DEATH!? What a desecration!! I Condemn!! I Condemn!!" At last they were to hang up, blamed for treason to the idols.
To save their young lives, SU-METAL stood up. In the depth of her heart, the song was resounding that the Fox God had told her. In the special night of fifteen, with legendary black long hair disordered around and gorgeously, a girl fought bravely. It is her song.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!"
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"Nantettatte Aidoru" ("After all, the Idol") is an idol song sung by Kyoko KOIZUMI in 1985.
These "DEATH" are just joking variations of Japanese "desu"(= to be), only to add the heavy-metal-ness and no cursing on the idols. The girls use this joke often when they introduce themselves saying "BABYMETAL Death!" (=desu) meaning "We are BABYMETAL".
"In the special night of fifteen, with legendary black long hair disordered around and gorgeously..." - This line comes from "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!", and the song was sung after this narration. Lyrics of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!".
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In A-KIBA, the sacred place for the big power "Idols", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL were captured.
SNAKE suspected them of being the leaders of "the Metal Resistance", and interrogated them persistently to disclose their identity.
"Are you really the idols?" "After all, we are the idols... DEATH!" Oops! Their usual habit exposed that they are the metallers. "Idols DEATH!? What a desecration!! I Condemn!! I Condemn!!" At last they were to hang up, blamed for treason to the idols.
To save their young lives, SU-METAL stood up. In the depth of her heart, the song was resounding that the Fox God had told her. In the special night of fifteen, with legendary black long hair disordered around and gorgeously, a girl fought bravely. It is her song.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!"
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"Nantettatte Aidoru" ("After all, the Idol") is an idol song sung by Kyoko KOIZUMI in 1985.
These "DEATH" are just joking variations of Japanese "desu"(= to be), only to add the heavy-metal-ness and no cursing on the idols. The girls use this joke often when they introduce themselves saying "BABYMETAL Death!" (=desu) meaning "We are BABYMETAL".
"In the special night of fifteen, with legendary black long hair disordered around and gorgeously..." - This line comes from "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!", and the song was sung after this narration. Lyrics of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!".
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In A-KIBA, the sacred place for the big power "Idols", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL were captured.
SNAKE suspected them of being the leaders of "the Metal Resistance", and interrogated them persistently to disclose their identity.
"Are you really the idols?" "After all, we are the idols... DEATH!" Oops! Their usual habit exposed that they are the metallers. "Idols DEATH!? What a desecration!! I Condemn!! I Condemn!!" At last they were to hang up, blamed for treason to the idols.
To save their young lives, SU-METAL stood up. In the depth of her heart, the song was resounding that the Fox God had told her. In the special night of fifteen, with legendary black long hair disordered around and gorgeously, a girl fought bravely. It is her song.
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2012.12.20 - Legend “D” - Prologue to "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!"
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"Nantettatte Aidoru" ("After all, the Idol") is an idol song sung by Kyoko KOIZUMI in 1985.
These "DEATH" are just joking variations of Japanese "desu"(= to be), only to add the heavy-metal-ness and no cursing on the idols. The girls use this joke often when they introduce themselves saying "BABYMETAL Death!" (=desu) meaning "We are BABYMETAL".
"In the special night of fifteen, with legendary black long hair disordered around and gorgeously..." - This line comes from "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!", and the song was sung after this narration. Lyrics of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!".
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YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL fell to the darkside. To get the metal spirits back to them, SU-METAL stood up alone. The metal spirit became the crimson flame and enveloped SU-METAL. And SU-METAL has changed into the Crimson Knightess.
The crimson flame burns in the jet black darkness. Tonight SU-METAL's beat of life trembles the world.
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue to “Akatsuki”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
紅の騎士 (Kurenai no Kishi; Crimson Knightess) seems to be a name referring to SU-METAL when she sings her solo tunes. When she sings this song, she always wears a cape and looks somewhat like a knight.
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YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL fell to the darkside. To get the metal spirits back to them, SU-METAL stood up alone. The metal spirit became the crimson flame and enveloped SU-METAL. And SU-METAL has changed into the Crimson Knightess.
The crimson flame burns in the jet black darkness. Tonight SU-METAL's beat of life trembles the world.
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue to “Akatsuki”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
紅の騎士 (Kurenai no Kishi; Crimson Knightess) seems to be a name referring to SU-METAL when she sings her solo tunes. When she sings this song, she always wears a cape and looks somewhat like a knight.
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YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL fell to the darkside. To get the metal spirits back to them, SU-METAL stood up alone. The metal spirit became the crimson flame and enveloped SU-METAL. And SU-METAL has changed into the Crimson Knightess.
The crimson flame burns in the jet black darkness. Tonight SU-METAL's beat of life trembles the world.
---
2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue to “Akatsuki”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
紅の騎士 (Kurenai no Kishi; Crimson Knightess) seems to be a name referring to SU-METAL when she sings her solo tunes. When she sings this song, she always wears a cape and looks somewhat like a knight.
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In order to defend the soul of the Metal, in exchange for her own life, SU-METAL fought.
Before long, SU-METAL's soul became the crimson flame, and dyed the sky crimson.
However, as the distant stars go out, the end of life is the law of nature.
Now the crimson moon is burning out with SU-METAL.
---
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Lyrics of "Akatsuki" (="The Crimson Moon"). This SU-METAL's solo tune was sung after this narration.
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In order to defend the soul of the Metal, in exchange for her own life, SU-METAL fought.
Before long, SU-METAL's soul became the crimson flame, and dyed the sky crimson.
However, as the distant stars go out, the end of life is the law of nature.
Now the crimson moon is burning out with SU-METAL.
---
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Lyrics of "Akatsuki" (="The Crimson Moon"). This SU-METAL's solo tune was sung after this narration.
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In order to defend the soul of the Metal, in exchange for her own life, SU-METAL fought.
Before long, SU-METAL's soul became the crimson flame, and dyed the sky crimson.
However, as the distant stars go out, the end of life is the law of nature.
Now the crimson moon is burning out with SU-METAL.
---
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Lyrics of "Akatsuki" (="The Crimson Moon"). This SU-METAL's solo tune was sung after this narration.
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SU-METAL was driven into the crisis because of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL. Deeply sorry for that, and to revenge SU-METAL, they alone went to A-KIBA, the jerusalem for the big power "Idols".
The Metal Resistance to be done without SU-METAL was severer than they had imagined. In the desperate situation, at the last moment, they heard the oracle of the Fox God. "When you are in a village, obey the village".
Without the neon lights, A-KIBA was dyed black, and the deep bass resounded throughout the jet-black city. YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL, at last, by their own power, to save the world from the end, into the dark heroines "BLACK BABYMETAL", they have changed.
Once in their lifetime, the first and the last "Ask-Dad-for-it Operation" now begins...
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"When you are in a village, obey the village" - it is a Japanese proverb coming from a Chinese classic, and usually translated to "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". It perhaps suggests the style of BLACK BABYMETAL is nearer to the style of AKB48.
---
SU-METAL was driven into the crisis because of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL. Deeply sorry for that, and to revenge SU-METAL, they alone went to A-KIBA, the jerusalem for the big power "Idols".
The Metal Resistance to be done without SU-METAL was severer than they had imagined. In the desperate situation, at the last moment, they heard the oracle of the Fox God. "When you are in a village, obey the village".
Without the neon lights, A-KIBA was dyed black, and the deep bass resounded throughout the jet-black city. YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL, at last, by their own power, to save the world from the end, into the dark heroines "BLACK BABYMETAL", they have changed.
Once in their lifetime, the first and the last "Ask-Dad-for-it Operation" now begins...
---
2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"When you are in a village, obey the village" - it is a Japanese proverb coming from a Chinese classic, and usually translated to "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". It perhaps suggests the style of BLACK BABYMETAL is nearer to the style of AKB48.
---
SU-METAL was driven into the crisis because of YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL. Deeply sorry for that, and to revenge SU-METAL, they alone went to A-KIBA, the jerusalem for the big power "Idols".
The Metal Resistance to be done without SU-METAL was severer than they had imagined. In the desperate situation, at the last moment, they heard the oracle of the Fox God. "When you are in a village, obey the village".
Without the neon lights, A-KIBA was dyed black, and the deep bass resounded throughout the jet-black city. YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL, at last, by their own power, to save the world from the end, into the dark heroines "BLACK BABYMETAL", they have changed.
Once in their lifetime, the first and the last "Ask-Dad-for-it Operation" now begins...
---
2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue to “Onedari Daisakusen”
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"When you are in a village, obey the village" - it is a Japanese proverb coming from a Chinese classic, and usually translated to "When in Rome, do as the Romans do". It perhaps suggests the style of BLACK BABYMETAL is nearer to the style of AKB48.
---
In the cyber city "A-KIBA", seeing the latest movie of "Happy Grape Man",
their favorite anime, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL got very excited.
They were impressed with "Happy Grape Man" which was full of yahman and love & peace, and, absorbed in chatting, they kept walking.
Then the onion shining on the roof... No. From the building on the roof of which the grapes were set, the song of 4ppiness was heard.
What! There stands the real Grape Man!
"If you show me true reggae, I will give you true '4ppiness'!"
When they have eaten the "happy grape" Grape Man has given them, saying "Give me, 4! Give me, 4!", they change into BLACK BABYMETAL and start "Begging Operation" unintentionally...
---
2014.03.02 – Live at Budokan – Black Night – Prologue to BLACK BABYMETAL
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
Budô Man (= Grape Man) is a parody of Anpanman, a hero of a picture book (& anime) series (link above for more info).
“Yahman” (= yeah, man) is a Jamaican word which means “alright” or something positive. It seems to be used by reggae music fans all over the world.
It is about 2.5km distance from Akihabara to Budôkan.
"Then the onion shining on the roof…" - this line is borrowed from the song “Ookina Tamanegi no Shita de” (= Under the Big Onion) by a Japanese rock band “Bakufu Slump”, 1985. They saw Budôkan and wrote the song because, on the top of the roof, there is a Japanese traditional ornament “giboshi” which looks like an onion.
The building on the screen is Budôkan, and “budô” (= grape) is a pun with “Budôkan” (= the Hall for Martial Arts).
"I will give you true ‘4ppiness’! - “4awase” is read as “shiawase” (= happiness) because “4” is read as “shi”, so please read “4ppiness” as “fouppiness” meaning “happiness”. This pun is also used in lyrics of Song 4, performed at this concert.
“Give me, 4! Give me, 4!” - this sentence is read as “choodai yon” (“yon” is another reading of “4”). “Yo” is a sentence-ending particle to emphasize the sentence, and it is rarely and playfully pronounced “yon”, so the sentence means only “(please) do give me”, but it sounds somewhat meaning “give me 4” because the form of “yon” is rare.
---
In the cyber city "A-KIBA", seeing the latest movie of "Happy Grape Man",
their favorite anime, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL got very excited.
They were impressed with "Happy Grape Man" which was full of yahman and love & peace, and, absorbed in chatting, they kept walking.
Then the onion shining on the roof... No. From the building on the roof of which the grapes were set, the song of 4ppiness was heard.
What! There stands the real Grape Man!
"If you show me true reggae, I will give you true '4ppiness'!"
When they have eaten the "happy grape" Grape Man has given them, saying "Give me, 4! Give me, 4!", they change into BLACK BABYMETAL and start "Begging Operation" unintentionally...
---
2014.03.02 – Live at Budokan – Black Night – Prologue to BLACK BABYMETAL
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
Budô Man (= Grape Man) is a parody of Anpanman, a hero of a picture book (& anime) series (link above for more info).
“Yahman” (= yeah, man) is a Jamaican word which means “alright” or something positive. It seems to be used by reggae music fans all over the world.
It is about 2.5km distance from Akihabara to Budôkan.
"Then the onion shining on the roof…" - this line is borrowed from the song “Ookina Tamanegi no Shita de” (= Under the Big Onion) by a Japanese rock band “Bakufu Slump”, 1985. They saw Budôkan and wrote the song because, on the top of the roof, there is a Japanese traditional ornament “giboshi” which looks like an onion.
The building on the screen is Budôkan, and “budô” (= grape) is a pun with “Budôkan” (= the Hall for Martial Arts).
"I will give you true ‘4ppiness’! - “4awase” is read as “shiawase” (= happiness) because “4” is read as “shi”, so please read “4ppiness” as “fouppiness” meaning “happiness”. This pun is also used in lyrics of Song 4, performed at this concert.
“Give me, 4! Give me, 4!” - this sentence is read as “choodai yon” (“yon” is another reading of “4”). “Yo” is a sentence-ending particle to emphasize the sentence, and it is rarely and playfully pronounced “yon”, so the sentence means only “(please) do give me”, but it sounds somewhat meaning “give me 4” because the form of “yon” is rare.
---
In the cyber city "A-KIBA", seeing the latest movie of "Happy Grape Man",
their favorite anime, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL got very excited.
They were impressed with "Happy Grape Man" which was full of yahman and love & peace, and, absorbed in chatting, they kept walking.
Then the onion shining on the roof... No. From the building on the roof of which the grapes were set, the song of 4ppiness was heard.
What! There stands the real Grape Man!
"If you show me true reggae, I will give you true '4ppiness'!"
When they have eaten the "happy grape" Grape Man has given them, saying "Give me, 4! Give me, 4!", they change into BLACK BABYMETAL and start "Begging Operation" unintentionally...
---
2014.03.02 – Live at Budokan – Black Night – Prologue to BLACK BABYMETAL
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
Budô Man (= Grape Man) is a parody of Anpanman, a hero of a picture book (& anime) series (link above for more info).
“Yahman” (= yeah, man) is a Jamaican word which means “alright” or something positive. It seems to be used by reggae music fans all over the world.
It is about 2.5km distance from Akihabara to Budôkan.
"Then the onion shining on the roof…" - this line is borrowed from the song “Ookina Tamanegi no Shita de” (= Under the Big Onion) by a Japanese rock band “Bakufu Slump”, 1985. They saw Budôkan and wrote the song because, on the top of the roof, there is a Japanese traditional ornament “giboshi” which looks like an onion.
The building on the screen is Budôkan, and “budô” (= grape) is a pun with “Budôkan” (= the Hall for Martial Arts).
"I will give you true ‘4ppiness’! - “4awase” is read as “shiawase” (= happiness) because “4” is read as “shi”, so please read “4ppiness” as “fouppiness” meaning “happiness”. This pun is also used in lyrics of Song 4, performed at this concert.
“Give me, 4! Give me, 4!” - this sentence is read as “choodai yon” (“yon” is another reading of “4”). “Yo” is a sentence-ending particle to emphasize the sentence, and it is rarely and playfully pronounced “yon”, so the sentence means only “(please) do give me”, but it sounds somewhat meaning “give me 4” because the form of “yon” is rare.
---
Long long ago, once upon a time, there was the paradise of the Metal called
"the Garden of E-DEN"
There lived Angelic Metal (Stryper) and Devilish Metal (Mayhem) together in mutual prosperity across the genre barrier.
It was the paradise full of the Metal love.
In "the Garden of E-DEN", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL play hide-and-seek.
There was "the special place" most suitable for it.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Stryper is a metal band from California, formed in 1983, dressed in yellow & black. They sang their Christian beliefs and the band was called "Christian Metal". Mayhem is a metal band from Norway, formed in 1983, called "Black Metal". According to Wikipedia, one member murdered another, and he also set fire to Churches. The mutual prosperity seems impossible.
---
Long long ago, once upon a time, there was the paradise of the Metal called
"the Garden of E-DEN"
There lived Angelic Metal (Stryper) and Devilish Metal (Mayhem) together in mutual prosperity across the genre barrier.
It was the paradise full of the Metal love.
In "the Garden of E-DEN", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL play hide-and-seek.
There was "the special place" most suitable for it.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Stryper is a metal band from California, formed in 1983, dressed in yellow & black. They sang their Christian beliefs and the band was called "Christian Metal". Mayhem is a metal band from Norway, formed in 1983, called "Black Metal". According to Wikipedia, one member murdered another, and he also set fire to Churches. The mutual prosperity seems impossible.
---
Long long ago, once upon a time, there was the paradise of the Metal called
"the Garden of E-DEN"
There lived Angelic Metal (Stryper) and Devilish Metal (Mayhem) together in mutual prosperity across the genre barrier.
It was the paradise full of the Metal love.
In "the Garden of E-DEN", YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL play hide-and-seek.
There was "the special place" most suitable for it.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Stryper is a metal band from California, formed in 1983, dressed in yellow & black. They sang their Christian beliefs and the band was called "Christian Metal". Mayhem is a metal band from Norway, formed in 1983, called "Black Metal". According to Wikipedia, one member murdered another, and he also set fire to Churches. The mutual prosperity seems impossible.
---
About that "special place", they were told "you shall be eaten by scary ogres if they find you there".
It was "the Forest of the Devil"
One day, when playing hide-and-seek, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL lost their way in "the Forest of the Devil".
The two were very hungry and found "the apple tree".
But it was the trap of "the forbidden fruits" set by the devil. The two didn't notice it and ate them.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
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About that "special place", they were told "you shall be eaten by scary ogres if they find you there".
It was "the Forest of the Devil"
One day, when playing hide-and-seek, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL lost their way in "the Forest of the Devil".
The two were very hungry and found "the apple tree".
But it was the trap of "the forbidden fruits" set by the devil. The two didn't notice it and ate them.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
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About that "special place", they were told "you shall be eaten by scary ogres if they find you there".
It was "the Forest of the Devil"
One day, when playing hide-and-seek, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL lost their way in "the Forest of the Devil".
The two were very hungry and found "the apple tree".
But it was the trap of "the forbidden fruits" set by the devil. The two didn't notice it and ate them.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
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Then, their faces suddenly turned pure white.
Saying "the number one Metal is, after all, the Black Metal, isn't it?",
they changed into BLACK BABYMETAL...
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Their white faces appearing in the picture are parodies of Demon kakka, but neither SEIKIMA-II nor BLACK BABYMETAL is of the Black Metal.
---
Then, their faces suddenly turned pure white.
Saying "the number one Metal is, after all, the Black Metal, isn't it?",
they changed into BLACK BABYMETAL...
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Their white faces appearing in the picture are parodies of Demon kakka, but neither SEIKIMA-II nor BLACK BABYMETAL is of the Black Metal.
---
Then, their faces suddenly turned pure white.
Saying "the number one Metal is, after all, the Black Metal, isn't it?",
they changed into BLACK BABYMETAL...
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Their white faces appearing in the picture are parodies of Demon kakka, but neither SEIKIMA-II nor BLACK BABYMETAL is of the Black Metal.
---
The Forest of the Devil, it was the gate to the horrible Hell.
The keeper of the Forest of the Devil said "Shall I make you my next wax doll?".
By his magical power, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL were changed into wax dolls and didn't move an inch.
They were taken to "Madame Assoo, the house of waxworks" and were displayed with the Metallers in chronicle.
SU-METAL felt "I want to become a wax doll, too".
SU-METAL was nearly tricked by the devil, but, seeing their figures, she decided to escape from here.
However, those who leave the paradise can never return to it again.
Heading for a new EL DORADO, now "the Ark of Metal" departs from here.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Epilogue for "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The first line is from "Rohningyoh no Yakata" (= the House of Wax Dolls), the 1st minor scripture (= CD single) of SEIKIMA-II. It says like "In a house in the forest of the devil, an old man makes an wax doll out of a kidnapped girl every night...".
"Madame Assoo, the house of waxworks" is a parody of "Madame Tussauds" in London. But no waxworks of Metallers seem to be there.
---
The Forest of the Devil, it was the gate to the horrible Hell.
The keeper of the Forest of the Devil said "Shall I make you my next wax doll?".
By his magical power, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL were changed into wax dolls and didn't move an inch.
They were taken to "Madame Assoo, the house of waxworks" and were displayed with the Metallers in chronicle.
SU-METAL felt "I want to become a wax doll, too".
SU-METAL was nearly tricked by the devil, but, seeing their figures, she decided to escape from here.
However, those who leave the paradise can never return to it again.
Heading for a new EL DORADO, now "the Ark of Metal" departs from here.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Epilogue for "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The first line is from "Rohningyoh no Yakata" (= the House of Wax Dolls), the 1st minor scripture (= CD single) of SEIKIMA-II. It says like "In a house in the forest of the devil, an old man makes an wax doll out of a kidnapped girl every night...".
"Madame Assoo, the house of waxworks" is a parody of "Madame Tussauds" in London. But no waxworks of Metallers seem to be there.
---
The Forest of the Devil, it was the gate to the horrible Hell.
The keeper of the Forest of the Devil said "Shall I make you my next wax doll?".
By his magical power, YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL were changed into wax dolls and didn't move an inch.
They were taken to "Madame Assoo, the house of waxworks" and were displayed with the Metallers in chronicle.
SU-METAL felt "I want to become a wax doll, too".
SU-METAL was nearly tricked by the devil, but, seeing their figures, she decided to escape from here.
However, those who leave the paradise can never return to it again.
Heading for a new EL DORADO, now "the Ark of Metal" departs from here.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Epilogue for "Onedari Daisakusen"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The first line is from "Rohningyoh no Yakata" (= the House of Wax Dolls), the 1st minor scripture (= CD single) of SEIKIMA-II. It says like "In a house in the forest of the devil, an old man makes an wax doll out of a kidnapped girl every night...".
"Madame Assoo, the house of waxworks" is a parody of "Madame Tussauds" in London. But no waxworks of Metallers seem to be there.
---
Long ago, the rage of God became a huge storm, caused the catastrophic flood, and washed away all things in the world.
However, there is no rain that doesn't stop.
The storm was gone in due time, and then, led by the dazzling light shining crystally, "the Ark of Metal" arrived at EL DORADO.
The harmony played by "the Gods of Metal", "the Crimson Knightess", and "the Crystal" brought back the beats of soul which had been lost.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "No Rain, No Rainbow"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
In the epilogue for Onedari DaiSakusen (preceding to this tune), YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL were changed into wax dolls and became immovable. In the pictures, they are put in the clear capsules. In the interlude of this tune, (the wax dolls of) YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL are brought up to the stage by the stage elevator, and they begin to move again with SU-METAL raising her hand (and snapping her fingers?).
"led by the dazzling light shining crystally" - I translated literally. Probably it means "the shining crystal (piano) with dazzling lights" or something since there is a crystal piano in the picture.
"紅の騎士" (Kurenai no Kishi; Crimson Knightess) seems to be a name referring to SU-METAL when she sings her solo tunes. When she sings Akatsuki, she always wears a cape and looks somewhat like a knight, but this time she doesn't.
"The Crystal" refers to the crystal piano on the stage. No one is at it, but the sound can be heard. In Japan, a piano which has the acrylic parts replacing the wooden parts is called "crystal piano" (first made in Germany 1950). The crystal piano on the stage is homage to YOSHIKI, the drummer & songwriter of X Japan. He plays the crystal piano on the stage in "Endless Rain" and other tunes. And this tune somewhat resembles "Endless Rain".
---
Long ago, the rage of God became a huge storm, caused the catastrophic flood, and washed away all things in the world.
However, there is no rain that doesn't stop.
The storm was gone in due time, and then, led by the dazzling light shining crystally, "the Ark of Metal" arrived at EL DORADO.
The harmony played by "the Gods of Metal", "the Crimson Knightess", and "the Crystal" brought back the beats of soul which had been lost.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "No Rain, No Rainbow"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
In the epilogue for Onedari DaiSakusen (preceding to this tune), YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL were changed into wax dolls and became immovable. In the pictures, they are put in the clear capsules. In the interlude of this tune, (the wax dolls of) YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL are brought up to the stage by the stage elevator, and they begin to move again with SU-METAL raising her hand (and snapping her fingers?).
"led by the dazzling light shining crystally" - I translated literally. Probably it means "the shining crystal (piano) with dazzling lights" or something since there is a crystal piano in the picture.
"紅の騎士" (Kurenai no Kishi; Crimson Knightess) seems to be a name referring to SU-METAL when she sings her solo tunes. When she sings Akatsuki, she always wears a cape and looks somewhat like a knight, but this time she doesn't.
"The Crystal" refers to the crystal piano on the stage. No one is at it, but the sound can be heard. In Japan, a piano which has the acrylic parts replacing the wooden parts is called "crystal piano" (first made in Germany 1950). The crystal piano on the stage is homage to YOSHIKI, the drummer & songwriter of X Japan. He plays the crystal piano on the stage in "Endless Rain" and other tunes. And this tune somewhat resembles "Endless Rain".
---
Long ago, the rage of God became a huge storm, caused the catastrophic flood, and washed away all things in the world.
However, there is no rain that doesn't stop.
The storm was gone in due time, and then, led by the dazzling light shining crystally, "the Ark of Metal" arrived at EL DORADO.
The harmony played by "the Gods of Metal", "the Crimson Knightess", and "the Crystal" brought back the beats of soul which had been lost.
---
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "No Rain, No Rainbow"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
In the epilogue for Onedari DaiSakusen (preceding to this tune), YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL were changed into wax dolls and became immovable. In the pictures, they are put in the clear capsules. In the interlude of this tune, (the wax dolls of) YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL are brought up to the stage by the stage elevator, and they begin to move again with SU-METAL raising her hand (and snapping her fingers?).
"led by the dazzling light shining crystally" - I translated literally. Probably it means "the shining crystal (piano) with dazzling lights" or something since there is a crystal piano in the picture.
"紅の騎士" (Kurenai no Kishi; Crimson Knightess) seems to be a name referring to SU-METAL when she sings her solo tunes. When she sings Akatsuki, she always wears a cape and looks somewhat like a knight, but this time she doesn't.
"The Crystal" refers to the crystal piano on the stage. No one is at it, but the sound can be heard. In Japan, a piano which has the acrylic parts replacing the wooden parts is called "crystal piano" (first made in Germany 1950). The crystal piano on the stage is homage to YOSHIKI, the drummer & songwriter of X Japan. He plays the crystal piano on the stage in "Endless Rain" and other tunes. And this tune somewhat resembles "Endless Rain".
---
SU-METAL has noticed the time of fate has been pressing closer.
In a crimson moonlit night, a rain continued to fall.
However, there is no rain that doesn’t stop.
The girl who bears the cross named “despair” sings in her heart, searching for the light named “hope”…
---
2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan - Black Night - Prologue to "No Rain, No Rainbow"
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SU-METAL has noticed the time of fate has been pressing closer.
In a crimson moonlit night, a rain continued to fall.
However, there is no rain that doesn’t stop.
The girl who bears the cross named “despair” sings in her heart, searching for the light named “hope”…
---
2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan - Black Night - Prologue to "No Rain, No Rainbow"
---
SU-METAL has noticed the time of fate has been pressing closer.
In a crimson moonlit night, a rain continued to fall.
However, there is no rain that doesn’t stop.
The girl who bears the cross named “despair” sings in her heart, searching for the light named “hope”…
---
2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan - Black Night - Prologue to "No Rain, No Rainbow"
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The Second Impact
It was in the winter of 1997. It was the birth of a new warrioress who transcends the law of nature, "SU-METAL".
Charged with the mission of the Metal Resistance, in exchange for her own life, she waged a battle in the legendary "special night of fifteen". Executing the Metal Resistance in many music festivals in 2013, SU-METAL made the legends one after another.
Before the birth of a new goddess, she returned beside the holy mother. The holy mother said, "A soul is repeated. Return to me, tracing your memory..."
†
Legend One-Nine-Nine-Seven
It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset from the god of the Metal, she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess.
The gene which has been determined from ancient time is destined to be guided, boarding on the ark of time.
The apocalypse prophesied the DOOMSDAY. Towards it, there remains little time...
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2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to "BABYMETAL DEATH"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
[i] About the Crucifixion of SU-METAL
In the middle of [BABYMETAL DEATH], SU-METAL was crucified, and a strange ceremony continued. You need not read this note if you think it's just 'his' nonsense skit and it has nothing to do with the thoughts of Miss Suzuka, Miss Yui, Miss Moa, and ordinary Japanese fans & people. I, however, have to write a bit as a non-Christian Japanese.
Firstly, I know crucifixion has a special meaning to Christians, but it is a common method of execution all over the world, and the historical fact is that Jesus of Nazareth was executed as a traitor by Roman Empire. Secondly, many Japanese fans doubt why SU-METAL should be crucified in her birthday celebration.
Probably the crucifixion of SU-METAL is related to the line "she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess", but, except some suicidal cults, no people in the world will to crucify their important member by themselves. It might have been less bad if, like the Holy Crucifixion, her enemy (= the big power "Idols") had appeared on the stage, they had crucified her, and YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL had just been watching from a distance.
In Japanese manga, scheduled death is sometimes depicted to exaggerate the harshness of the task (e.g. the final examination of the martial artists is the fight to the death), but it is the sensationalism that appeals probably only to (Japanese) young boys. (Unnecessary addition: During the World War II, some Japanese teachers, etc. agitated pure & naive young boys by such sensationalism to make them kamikaze attackers, etc. Many didn't want their sons/friends/pupils to enter "Yokaren" (= naval pilot school) but couldn't oppose it openly. I've read some agitators' confessions of remorse, but never heard any of them took full responsibility like a samurai or some commanders of the front.)
I don't know whether 'he' had strangely confused the image of crucified Christ & Tridentine Mass with Black Mass or 'he' intended such sensationalism as said above, but the ceremony looked odd to probably most Japanese, too. Probably even 'his' faithful worshipers would not take it seriously. I'm sorry if 'his' skit offends Christians.
[ii] About the Destruction of the Statue of the Holy Mother
At the end of [BABYMETAL DEATH], the statue of the holy mother was destroyed. Many of the audience were worried whether or not any members had been injured, and not a few criticized such a dangerous staging. You need not read this note if you think it's just 'his' ...(same as above).
After the concert, on some BBS, not a few guys said naively: "The destruction is no problem because it's the homage to Metallica (an American thrash metal band)". I read some other's explanation of Metallica's case: The movie "...And Justice for All" inspired them to write a song. Both dealt with the corrupt judicial system of U.S.A. They sing "Lady Justice has been raped", "Seeking no truth, winning is all", etc. They destroyed the statue of some "goddess of justice" at the end of their concert to symbolize the Americans (including themselves) are trampling justice.
Those naive guys also made excuses: "It had nothing to do with Christianity because it was the statue of some goddess (officially announced), not of Maria." etc. On that BBS, however, not a few criticized them like this: "You don't know what homage is. Metallica dealt with the problem of their own society. Their destruction was a kind of self-criticism. If ignoring such a context, it's not homage but just poor & nonsense parody."
Probably those guys & 'he' didn't have hostility towards Christianity or religion in general, but naively felt the destruction was cool (and mimicked it). Probably they didn't know well the meaning of protest, resistance, etc. because many Japanese men have little felt oppression by religion or other authority since 1980's(?) (but it may be well hidden) while Japanese women still sometimes feel the oppression by the male-dominant society. I, as an irreligious Japanese, apologize that some irreligious Japanese have offended religious people all over the world.
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The Second Impact
It was in the winter of 1997. It was the birth of a new warrioress who transcends the law of nature, "SU-METAL".
Charged with the mission of the Metal Resistance, in exchange for her own life, she waged a battle in the legendary "special night of fifteen". Executing the Metal Resistance in many music festivals in 2013, SU-METAL made the legends one after another.
Before the birth of a new goddess, she returned beside the holy mother. The holy mother said, "A soul is repeated. Return to me, tracing your memory..."
†
Legend One-Nine-Nine-Seven
It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset from the god of the Metal, she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess.
The gene which has been determined from ancient time is destined to be guided, boarding on the ark of time.
The apocalypse prophesied the DOOMSDAY. Towards it, there remains little time...
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2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to "BABYMETAL DEATH"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
[i] About the Crucifixion of SU-METAL
In the middle of [BABYMETAL DEATH], SU-METAL was crucified, and a strange ceremony continued. You need not read this note if you think it's just 'his' nonsense skit and it has nothing to do with the thoughts of Miss Suzuka, Miss Yui, Miss Moa, and ordinary Japanese fans & people. I, however, have to write a bit as a non-Christian Japanese.
Firstly, I know crucifixion has a special meaning to Christians, but it is a common method of execution all over the world, and the historical fact is that Jesus of Nazareth was executed as a traitor by Roman Empire. Secondly, many Japanese fans doubt why SU-METAL should be crucified in her birthday celebration.
Probably the crucifixion of SU-METAL is related to the line "she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess", but, except some suicidal cults, no people in the world will to crucify their important member by themselves. It might have been less bad if, like the Holy Crucifixion, her enemy (= the big power "Idols") had appeared on the stage, they had crucified her, and YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL had just been watching from a distance.
In Japanese manga, scheduled death is sometimes depicted to exaggerate the harshness of the task (e.g. the final examination of the martial artists is the fight to the death), but it is the sensationalism that appeals probably only to (Japanese) young boys. (Unnecessary addition: During the World War II, some Japanese teachers, etc. agitated pure & naive young boys by such sensationalism to make them kamikaze attackers, etc. Many didn't want their sons/friends/pupils to enter "Yokaren" (= naval pilot school) but couldn't oppose it openly. I've read some agitators' confessions of remorse, but never heard any of them took full responsibility like a samurai or some commanders of the front.)
I don't know whether 'he' had strangely confused the image of crucified Christ & Tridentine Mass with Black Mass or 'he' intended such sensationalism as said above, but the ceremony looked odd to probably most Japanese, too. Probably even 'his' faithful worshipers would not take it seriously. I'm sorry if 'his' skit offends Christians.
[ii] About the Destruction of the Statue of the Holy Mother
At the end of [BABYMETAL DEATH], the statue of the holy mother was destroyed. Many of the audience were worried whether or not any members had been injured, and not a few criticized such a dangerous staging. You need not read this note if you think it's just 'his' ...(same as above).
After the concert, on some BBS, not a few guys said naively: "The destruction is no problem because it's the homage to Metallica (an American thrash metal band)". I read some other's explanation of Metallica's case: The movie "...And Justice for All" inspired them to write a song. Both dealt with the corrupt judicial system of U.S.A. They sing "Lady Justice has been raped", "Seeking no truth, winning is all", etc. They destroyed the statue of some "goddess of justice" at the end of their concert to symbolize the Americans (including themselves) are trampling justice.
Those naive guys also made excuses: "It had nothing to do with Christianity because it was the statue of some goddess (officially announced), not of Maria." etc. On that BBS, however, not a few criticized them like this: "You don't know what homage is. Metallica dealt with the problem of their own society. Their destruction was a kind of self-criticism. If ignoring such a context, it's not homage but just poor & nonsense parody."
Probably those guys & 'he' didn't have hostility towards Christianity or religion in general, but naively felt the destruction was cool (and mimicked it). Probably they didn't know well the meaning of protest, resistance, etc. because many Japanese men have little felt oppression by religion or other authority since 1980's(?) (but it may be well hidden) while Japanese women still sometimes feel the oppression by the male-dominant society. I, as an irreligious Japanese, apologize that some irreligious Japanese have offended religious people all over the world.
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The Second Impact
It was in the winter of 1997. It was the birth of a new warrioress who transcends the law of nature, "SU-METAL".
Charged with the mission of the Metal Resistance, in exchange for her own life, she waged a battle in the legendary "special night of fifteen". Executing the Metal Resistance in many music festivals in 2013, SU-METAL made the legends one after another.
Before the birth of a new goddess, she returned beside the holy mother. The holy mother said, "A soul is repeated. Return to me, tracing your memory..."
†
Legend One-Nine-Nine-Seven
It is the story that, receiving the legendary corset from the god of the Metal, she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess.
The gene which has been determined from ancient time is destined to be guided, boarding on the ark of time.
The apocalypse prophesied the DOOMSDAY. Towards it, there remains little time...
---
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to SU-METAL's Birthday Celebration
2013.12.21 - Legend “1997” - Prologue to "BABYMETAL DEATH"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
[i] About the Crucifixion of SU-METAL
In the middle of [BABYMETAL DEATH], SU-METAL was crucified, and a strange ceremony continued. You need not read this note if you think it's just 'his' nonsense skit and it has nothing to do with the thoughts of Miss Suzuka, Miss Yui, Miss Moa, and ordinary Japanese fans & people. I, however, have to write a bit as a non-Christian Japanese.
Firstly, I know crucifixion has a special meaning to Christians, but it is a common method of execution all over the world, and the historical fact is that Jesus of Nazareth was executed as a traitor by Roman Empire. Secondly, many Japanese fans doubt why SU-METAL should be crucified in her birthday celebration.
Probably the crucifixion of SU-METAL is related to the line "she abandons being human and shall be reborn as a goddess", but, except some suicidal cults, no people in the world will to crucify their important member by themselves. It might have been less bad if, like the Holy Crucifixion, her enemy (= the big power "Idols") had appeared on the stage, they had crucified her, and YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL had just been watching from a distance.
In Japanese manga, scheduled death is sometimes depicted to exaggerate the harshness of the task (e.g. the final examination of the martial artists is the fight to the death), but it is the sensationalism that appeals probably only to (Japanese) young boys. (Unnecessary addition: During the World War II, some Japanese teachers, etc. agitated pure & naive young boys by such sensationalism to make them kamikaze attackers, etc. Many didn't want their sons/friends/pupils to enter "Yokaren" (= naval pilot school) but couldn't oppose it openly. I've read some agitators' confessions of remorse, but never heard any of them took full responsibility like a samurai or some commanders of the front.)
I don't know whether 'he' had strangely confused the image of crucified Christ & Tridentine Mass with Black Mass or 'he' intended such sensationalism as said above, but the ceremony looked odd to probably most Japanese, too. Probably even 'his' faithful worshipers would not take it seriously. I'm sorry if 'his' skit offends Christians.
[ii] About the Destruction of the Statue of the Holy Mother
At the end of [BABYMETAL DEATH], the statue of the holy mother was destroyed. Many of the audience were worried whether or not any members had been injured, and not a few criticized such a dangerous staging. You need not read this note if you think it's just 'his' ...(same as above).
After the concert, on some BBS, not a few guys said naively: "The destruction is no problem because it's the homage to Metallica (an American thrash metal band)". I read some other's explanation of Metallica's case: The movie "...And Justice for All" inspired them to write a song. Both dealt with the corrupt judicial system of U.S.A. They sing "Lady Justice has been raped", "Seeking no truth, winning is all", etc. They destroyed the statue of some "goddess of justice" at the end of their concert to symbolize the Americans (including themselves) are trampling justice.
Those naive guys also made excuses: "It had nothing to do with Christianity because it was the statue of some goddess (officially announced), not of Maria." etc. On that BBS, however, not a few criticized them like this: "You don't know what homage is. Metallica dealt with the problem of their own society. Their destruction was a kind of self-criticism. If ignoring such a context, it's not homage but just poor & nonsense parody."
Probably those guys & 'he' didn't have hostility towards Christianity or religion in general, but naively felt the destruction was cool (and mimicked it). Probably they didn't know well the meaning of protest, resistance, etc. because many Japanese men have little felt oppression by religion or other authority since 1980's(?) (but it may be well hidden) while Japanese women still sometimes feel the oppression by the male-dominant society. I, as an irreligious Japanese, apologize that some irreligious Japanese have offended religious people all over the world.
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SU-METAL was starting to notice another self which exists in her mind.
By the power given from "the Fox God", who is in charge of metal, SU-METAL was kept within the human level, but she was getting back her true self.
Breaking the spell put by humankind, she was changing into the entity beyond the humanity near to the divinity.
Being beyond time and space, SU-METAL's beat of life dyes the sky "crimson".
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
Higher, more higher, up to reaching to heaven, and in order to go beside the god.
Aiming for even higher stages, people offered up prayers to the god.
When the crimson moon rode in the jet-black darkness, receiving the revelation from the god, learning she would be finally reborn to a goddess, SU-METAL was fighting with the mental conflict inside herself.
However, the time of fate is drawing nearer and nearer.
The way that leads to heaven was already opened.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The word "another self" appeared in the prologue for Akatsuki in Legend "Z", and during the guitar solo part SU-METAL fought with a masked lady in the same clothes as hers (seemingly her another self).
"By the power given from "the Fox God..." - these two sentences were borrowed from the last part of the anime movie "Evangelion:2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" (2009) and the first line "Metaru o tsukasadoru..." (By the power given...) was newly appended. SU-METAL is compared to the bio-machine called "EVA" or the fusion of EVA & its pilot. In that part, EVA interacts with the pilot, escapes external control, and changes into a higher being, but no divine power is used to control EVA. And there seems no reason for the Fox God to restrain SU-METAL, so I can't interpret the appended line "By the power given from 'the Fox God'...".
There is some jointed Tower of Babel in the picture. And two stories are mixed strangely: Ancient people in the Bible tried to build the tower that reaches to heaven to show their own power, and real Sumerian people built high ziggurat dedicated to their god. Neither wanted to go up beside god.
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SU-METAL was starting to notice another self which exists in her mind.
By the power given from "the Fox God", who is in charge of metal, SU-METAL was kept within the human level, but she was getting back her true self.
Breaking the spell put by humankind, she was changing into the entity beyond the humanity near to the divinity.
Being beyond time and space, SU-METAL's beat of life dyes the sky "crimson".
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
Higher, more higher, up to reaching to heaven, and in order to go beside the god.
Aiming for even higher stages, people offered up prayers to the god.
When the crimson moon rode in the jet-black darkness, receiving the revelation from the god, learning she would be finally reborn to a goddess, SU-METAL was fighting with the mental conflict inside herself.
However, the time of fate is drawing nearer and nearer.
The way that leads to heaven was already opened.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The word "another self" appeared in the prologue for Akatsuki in Legend "Z", and during the guitar solo part SU-METAL fought with a masked lady in the same clothes as hers (seemingly her another self).
"By the power given from "the Fox God..." - these two sentences were borrowed from the last part of the anime movie "Evangelion:2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" (2009) and the first line "Metaru o tsukasadoru..." (By the power given...) was newly appended. SU-METAL is compared to the bio-machine called "EVA" or the fusion of EVA & its pilot. In that part, EVA interacts with the pilot, escapes external control, and changes into a higher being, but no divine power is used to control EVA. And there seems no reason for the Fox God to restrain SU-METAL, so I can't interpret the appended line "By the power given from 'the Fox God'...".
There is some jointed Tower of Babel in the picture. And two stories are mixed strangely: Ancient people in the Bible tried to build the tower that reaches to heaven to show their own power, and real Sumerian people built high ziggurat dedicated to their god. Neither wanted to go up beside god.
---
SU-METAL was starting to notice another self which exists in her mind.
By the power given from "the Fox God", who is in charge of metal, SU-METAL was kept within the human level, but she was getting back her true self.
Breaking the spell put by humankind, she was changing into the entity beyond the humanity near to the divinity.
Being beyond time and space, SU-METAL's beat of life dyes the sky "crimson".
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
Higher, more higher, up to reaching to heaven, and in order to go beside the god.
Aiming for even higher stages, people offered up prayers to the god.
When the crimson moon rode in the jet-black darkness, receiving the revelation from the god, learning she would be finally reborn to a goddess, SU-METAL was fighting with the mental conflict inside herself.
However, the time of fate is drawing nearer and nearer.
The way that leads to heaven was already opened.
---
2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
2013.06.30 - Legend “1999” - Prologue to "Akatsuki"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The word "another self" appeared in the prologue for Akatsuki in Legend "Z", and during the guitar solo part SU-METAL fought with a masked lady in the same clothes as hers (seemingly her another self).
"By the power given from "the Fox God..." - these two sentences were borrowed from the last part of the anime movie "Evangelion:2.0 You Can (Not) Advance" (2009) and the first line "Metaru o tsukasadoru..." (By the power given...) was newly appended. SU-METAL is compared to the bio-machine called "EVA" or the fusion of EVA & its pilot. In that part, EVA interacts with the pilot, escapes external control, and changes into a higher being, but no divine power is used to control EVA. And there seems no reason for the Fox God to restrain SU-METAL, so I can't interpret the appended line "By the power given from 'the Fox God'...".
There is some jointed Tower of Babel in the picture. And two stories are mixed strangely: Ancient people in the Bible tried to build the tower that reaches to heaven to show their own power, and real Sumerian people built high ziggurat dedicated to their god. Neither wanted to go up beside god.
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"The Metal Resistance", the war against the big power "Idols", has been long drawn out.
BABYMETAL resisted by wearing the corset to train for headbanging, and by doing mosh'sh for the moment.
But "Idols" brought in new members if some members left, ruled the regions by organizing the branches in various places, and thus have extended their power in succession.
Considering this situation and to give BABYMETAL more power, the Fox God sends down, as divine messengers, the strongest metal band playing the explosive roar...
The band consists of the gods, the gods of guitar, the god of bass and the god of drums.
It is the special band of the brave metallers formed for BABYMETAL.
Accompanied with this band, BABYMETAL will engage in further sacred battles.
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue for Encore
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"BABYMETAL resisted by wearing the corset to train for headbanging" - The limited edition of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" is packeged with "the corset (= neck brace) to train for headbanging", and the premium concert was held with all audience wearing it. The corset is a parody of "the Gips (= shoulder brace) to train for the major-leaguer" of a baseball manga "Kyojin no Hoshi". Or it could be a reference to Yoshiki's neck brace (leader of X-Japan), that he used to wear while drumming at the concerts.
BABYMETAL officials used "mosh'sh" for "mosshusshu" (BABYMETAL said it is "safe moshing").
"Idols ruled the regions by organizing the branches in various places" - the sister groups of AKB are in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Jakarta(Indonesia) and Shanghai(China).
BABYMETAL's live backing band is called "Kami Band". Before the concert 'Legend "I"' (2012 Oct. 6), BABYMETAL performed all with the playbacked music and the fake band dressed in bone suit. In Legends "I" & "Z" Kami Band appeared on the encore and played only 2 and 3 tunes, in Legends "1999" & "1997" - 7 and 4 tunes. From 2014 BABYMETAL plays all the songs live with Kami Band.
Etymologically the Japanese word "kami" means "upper" (kanji "上"; "kawa-kami"(= upstream), "o-kami-san"(= mistress), etc). From this derives the meaning of the super-natural entity called "god" (kanji "神"), but this theory is somewhat controversial. The form of "*** no kami"(= the god of ***; welding, management, etc.) is often used for a living person, but it is merely the supreme form of "*** master". Probably Japanese people feel little super-natural-ness when saying it.
The members of Kami Band are not disclosed, but the devout fans have found the information from Twitter, etc., and listed up in Wikipedia. In the latter half of 2013, the members are roughly fixed but some were absent in some concerts because some belongs to other band, and others are skillful musicians hired for other sessions. And almost of the recording musicians were not credited in the CD singles (some kami may have played in them).
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"The Metal Resistance", the war against the big power "Idols", has been long drawn out.
BABYMETAL resisted by wearing the corset to train for headbanging, and by doing mosh'sh for the moment.
But "Idols" brought in new members if some members left, ruled the regions by organizing the branches in various places, and thus have extended their power in succession.
Considering this situation and to give BABYMETAL more power, the Fox God sends down, as divine messengers, the strongest metal band playing the explosive roar...
The band consists of the gods, the gods of guitar, the god of bass and the god of drums.
It is the special band of the brave metallers formed for BABYMETAL.
Accompanied with this band, BABYMETAL will engage in further sacred battles.
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2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue for Encore
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"BABYMETAL resisted by wearing the corset to train for headbanging" - The limited edition of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" is packeged with "the corset (= neck brace) to train for headbanging", and the premium concert was held with all audience wearing it. The corset is a parody of "the Gips (= shoulder brace) to train for the major-leaguer" of a baseball manga "Kyojin no Hoshi". Or it could be a reference to Yoshiki's neck brace (leader of X-Japan), that he used to wear while drumming at the concerts.
BABYMETAL officials used "mosh'sh" for "mosshusshu" (BABYMETAL said it is "safe moshing").
"Idols ruled the regions by organizing the branches in various places" - the sister groups of AKB are in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Jakarta(Indonesia) and Shanghai(China).
BABYMETAL's live backing band is called "Kami Band". Before the concert 'Legend "I"' (2012 Oct. 6), BABYMETAL performed all with the playbacked music and the fake band dressed in bone suit. In Legends "I" & "Z" Kami Band appeared on the encore and played only 2 and 3 tunes, in Legends "1999" & "1997" - 7 and 4 tunes. From 2014 BABYMETAL plays all the songs live with Kami Band.
Etymologically the Japanese word "kami" means "upper" (kanji "上"; "kawa-kami"(= upstream), "o-kami-san"(= mistress), etc). From this derives the meaning of the super-natural entity called "god" (kanji "神"), but this theory is somewhat controversial. The form of "*** no kami"(= the god of ***; welding, management, etc.) is often used for a living person, but it is merely the supreme form of "*** master". Probably Japanese people feel little super-natural-ness when saying it.
The members of Kami Band are not disclosed, but the devout fans have found the information from Twitter, etc., and listed up in Wikipedia. In the latter half of 2013, the members are roughly fixed but some were absent in some concerts because some belongs to other band, and others are skillful musicians hired for other sessions. And almost of the recording musicians were not credited in the CD singles (some kami may have played in them).
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"The Metal Resistance", the war against the big power "Idols", has been long drawn out.
BABYMETAL resisted by wearing the corset to train for headbanging, and by doing mosh'sh for the moment.
But "Idols" brought in new members if some members left, ruled the regions by organizing the branches in various places, and thus have extended their power in succession.
Considering this situation and to give BABYMETAL more power, the Fox God sends down, as divine messengers, the strongest metal band playing the explosive roar...
The band consists of the gods, the gods of guitar, the god of bass and the god of drums.
It is the special band of the brave metallers formed for BABYMETAL.
Accompanied with this band, BABYMETAL will engage in further sacred battles.
---
2012.10.06 - Legend “I” - Prologue for Encore
Notes: (by Du-Metal with additions)
"BABYMETAL resisted by wearing the corset to train for headbanging" - The limited edition of "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" is packeged with "the corset (= neck brace) to train for headbanging", and the premium concert was held with all audience wearing it. The corset is a parody of "the Gips (= shoulder brace) to train for the major-leaguer" of a baseball manga "Kyojin no Hoshi". Or it could be a reference to Yoshiki's neck brace (leader of X-Japan), that he used to wear while drumming at the concerts.
BABYMETAL officials used "mosh'sh" for "mosshusshu" (BABYMETAL said it is "safe moshing").
"Idols ruled the regions by organizing the branches in various places" - the sister groups of AKB are in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Jakarta(Indonesia) and Shanghai(China).
BABYMETAL's live backing band is called "Kami Band". Before the concert 'Legend "I"' (2012 Oct. 6), BABYMETAL performed all with the playbacked music and the fake band dressed in bone suit. In Legends "I" & "Z" Kami Band appeared on the encore and played only 2 and 3 tunes, in Legends "1999" & "1997" - 7 and 4 tunes. From 2014 BABYMETAL plays all the songs live with Kami Band.
Etymologically the Japanese word "kami" means "upper" (kanji "上"; "kawa-kami"(= upstream), "o-kami-san"(= mistress), etc). From this derives the meaning of the super-natural entity called "god" (kanji "神"), but this theory is somewhat controversial. The form of "*** no kami"(= the god of ***; welding, management, etc.) is often used for a living person, but it is merely the supreme form of "*** master". Probably Japanese people feel little super-natural-ness when saying it.
The members of Kami Band are not disclosed, but the devout fans have found the information from Twitter, etc., and listed up in Wikipedia. In the latter half of 2013, the members are roughly fixed but some were absent in some concerts because some belongs to other band, and others are skillful musicians hired for other sessions. And almost of the recording musicians were not credited in the CD singles (some kami may have played in them).
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Metal Resistance. It is the holy war.
For the upcoming Armageddon, BABYMETAL were going toward
"the Hill of Flying V",
the field for the final sacred battle.
The Fox God, presiding over the metal gods, to prepare for the final sacred battle, sent the gods of guitar, the god of bass, and the god of drums to form the strongest metal band, and gave BABYMETAL the further power.
The time remaining is very short.
The descent of the god is never "permanent".
Finally the last chapter of the holy war begins.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue for Encore
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The Flying V is Gibson's V-shaped electric guitar. The illustrated ones are other maker's copy models, a little different from the original.
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Metal Resistance. It is the holy war.
For the upcoming Armageddon, BABYMETAL were going toward
"the Hill of Flying V",
the field for the final sacred battle.
The Fox God, presiding over the metal gods, to prepare for the final sacred battle, sent the gods of guitar, the god of bass, and the god of drums to form the strongest metal band, and gave BABYMETAL the further power.
The time remaining is very short.
The descent of the god is never "permanent".
Finally the last chapter of the holy war begins.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue for Encore
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The Flying V is Gibson's V-shaped electric guitar. The illustrated ones are other maker's copy models, a little different from the original.
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Metal Resistance. It is the holy war.
For the upcoming Armageddon, BABYMETAL were going toward
"the Hill of Flying V",
the field for the final sacred battle.
The Fox God, presiding over the metal gods, to prepare for the final sacred battle, sent the gods of guitar, the god of bass, and the god of drums to form the strongest metal band, and gave BABYMETAL the further power.
The time remaining is very short.
The descent of the god is never "permanent".
Finally the last chapter of the holy war begins.
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2013.02.01 - Legend “Z” - Prologue for Encore
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The Flying V is Gibson's V-shaped electric guitar. The illustrated ones are other maker's copy models, a little different from the original.
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That was a challenge to exceed oneself, to imagine a totally new self, or, in other words, to go into battle with oneself. BABYMETAL embarked on a new ordeal that would put them to the test and was to recover the true spirit of Metal that had been taken away by the magical powers of A-KIBA.
Now, together with our like-minded comrades gathered here in this Tokyo town of Odaiba, BABYMETAL will board the METAL ARK, ‘The Flying V’ as we venture out on this training journey.
Ladies and Gentlemen, is your neck prepared for what is coming? Now, it is time to lift the curtain on “The May Revolution”!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 1
As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired the ability of ‘Speed’ in this country known as Japan.
As Himiko said… ‘If you show me True Metal I will give you ‘Romantic’. Himiko certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Su-metal with one of her canons.
That canon is known as the scripture of the Lightning that rules the Heavens. Into this scripture Su-metal inscribed this setlist that she brought into existence herself! This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 2
The Metal Master of ancient Egypt, ‘Cleopatra’ said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to make use of prayer’.
Dogeza Hedoban …
Yuimetal and Moametal did nothing but prayer non-stop and continuously in order to obtain True Metal. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired the power of ‘Prayer’ in this country known as Egypt.
As Cleopatra said… ‘Metal is already dead’. Cleopatra certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Yuimetal with one of her canons. That canon is known as the scripture of the Earth that rules over all creation. This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 3
The Metal Master of ancient China, ‘Youkihi’ said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to have Perseverance’.
Mosshusshu…
Yuimetal and Moametal put their backs to one another and did nothing but Oshikura Manju non-stop and continuously in order to obtain perseverance. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired ‘Perseverance’ in this country known as China.
As Youkihi said… ‘What is yours is mine’. Youkihi certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Moametal with one of her canons. That canon is known as the scripture of the Goddess that rules over Freedom. This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - The Final Battle
The Metal Master of France, Joan of Arc said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to have Pride’.
Kitsune sign….
BABYMETAL raised their hands in the Kitsune sign, formed a circle and danced so vigorously that they created a storm. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired ‘Pride’ in this country known as France.
As Joan of Arc said… ‘You do not necessarily have to become No. 1, what you must do is become a truly unique and special entity of which there is Only One. Joan of Arc certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Moametal with the final canon. That canon is known as the Black Album of Kitsune-sama.
With this, at last, the emblems all came together depicting a Metal Master Throne in the summer night sky. The door to this Metal Master was then opened. This leads to making an appearance at the Martial Arts Fighting Competition 'BudouKai' where all the great Metal Masters gather.
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2013.05.10-18 - BABYMETAL with FULL METAL BAND LIVE TOUR 2013 - May Revolution – BIGCAT Osaka, ZEPP DiverCity Tokyo
May Revolution Kamishibai collection Translated by Thomas Malone
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From BABYMETAL wiki:
This was their first tour ever and was the first tour with the support of KAMI BAND.
The first show at Osaka BIGCAT debuted a 5th KAMI BAND member "MIZ", Goddess of Violin. She performed on the four shows of the tour a violin performance of Frédéric Chopin's "Revolutionary Étude" during the encore of each show. At the moment she is the only woman as KAMI BAND member.
Notes: (by monsterpanda, bluexstahli and jabberwokk on Reddit with additions)
This show is right after Legend IDZ, and KOBAMETAL during this time is getting the assembled Kami Band off its training wheels and tries to do a full set with them for the first time.
Because of everything being so new, they put on a theme of "Training". If you watch any anime or manga think of those 'training to get stronger' arcs. Their trials take them throughout history to learn from legendary females about true metal.
"I'll give you romantic". This is the title of the famous song which was used as ED song for Dragon Ball
Himiko is the queen of ancient Japan.
BABYMETAL learns to create the Wall of Death during IDZ. The girls talk about Wall of Death in Hot Wave Interview #2 (10:42)
The girls got to arrange the set list for this tour, as it is mentioned in the interviews.
Despite the fact that they meet females; all of them had male faces. One person thinks it was all the same face / some think it was members of Metallica.
BABYMETAL learns about the floor head banging. "Dogeza" is a bow that is so deep that one's head touches the ground. It is used to show extreme respect and deference. But in this case BM probably used the name due to the resemblance in posture. The girls talk about headbanding in Hot Wave Interview #2 (11:38)
Yang Guifei - the famous Empress of Tang Dynasty China, regarded as one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China.
BABYMETAL learns to create Mosh'sh. [From Hot Wave Interview (11:15)]: What does mosshusshu mean? [SU] It is something like a safe, enjoyable, [MOA] and friendly, [SU] Oshikura Manjuu (a game of pushing each other).
The French Revolution image later used again for the Paris show (but they have been using the term "resistance" rather than "revolution" most of the time)
That was a challenge to exceed oneself, to imagine a totally new self, or, in other words, to go into battle with oneself. BABYMETAL embarked on a new ordeal that would put them to the test and was to recover the true spirit of Metal that had been taken away by the magical powers of A-KIBA.
Now, together with our like-minded comrades gathered here in this Tokyo town of Odaiba, BABYMETAL will board the METAL ARK, ‘The Flying V’ as we venture out on this training journey.
Ladies and Gentlemen, is your neck prepared for what is coming? Now, it is time to lift the curtain on “The May Revolution”!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 1
As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired the ability of ‘Speed’ in this country known as Japan.
As Himiko said… ‘If you show me True Metal I will give you ‘Romantic’. Himiko certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Su-metal with one of her canons.
That canon is known as the scripture of the Lightning that rules the Heavens. Into this scripture Su-metal inscribed this setlist that she brought into existence herself! This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 2
The Metal Master of ancient Egypt, ‘Cleopatra’ said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to make use of prayer’.
Dogeza Hedoban …
Yuimetal and Moametal did nothing but prayer non-stop and continuously in order to obtain True Metal. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired the power of ‘Prayer’ in this country known as Egypt.
As Cleopatra said… ‘Metal is already dead’. Cleopatra certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Yuimetal with one of her canons. That canon is known as the scripture of the Earth that rules over all creation. This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 3
The Metal Master of ancient China, ‘Youkihi’ said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to have Perseverance’.
Mosshusshu…
Yuimetal and Moametal put their backs to one another and did nothing but Oshikura Manju non-stop and continuously in order to obtain perseverance. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired ‘Perseverance’ in this country known as China.
As Youkihi said… ‘What is yours is mine’. Youkihi certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Moametal with one of her canons. That canon is known as the scripture of the Goddess that rules over Freedom. This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - The Final Battle
The Metal Master of France, Joan of Arc said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to have Pride’.
Kitsune sign….
BABYMETAL raised their hands in the Kitsune sign, formed a circle and danced so vigorously that they created a storm. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired ‘Pride’ in this country known as France.
As Joan of Arc said… ‘You do not necessarily have to become No. 1, what you must do is become a truly unique and special entity of which there is Only One. Joan of Arc certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Moametal with the final canon. That canon is known as the Black Album of Kitsune-sama.
With this, at last, the emblems all came together depicting a Metal Master Throne in the summer night sky. The door to this Metal Master was then opened. This leads to making an appearance at the Martial Arts Fighting Competition 'BudouKai' where all the great Metal Masters gather.
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2013.05.10-18 - BABYMETAL with FULL METAL BAND LIVE TOUR 2013 - May Revolution – BIGCAT Osaka, ZEPP DiverCity Tokyo
May Revolution Kamishibai collection Translated by Thomas Malone
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From BABYMETAL wiki:
This was their first tour ever and was the first tour with the support of KAMI BAND.
The first show at Osaka BIGCAT debuted a 5th KAMI BAND member "MIZ", Goddess of Violin. She performed on the four shows of the tour a violin performance of Frédéric Chopin's "Revolutionary Étude" during the encore of each show. At the moment she is the only woman as KAMI BAND member.
Notes: (by monsterpanda, bluexstahli and jabberwokk on Reddit with additions)
This show is right after Legend IDZ, and KOBAMETAL during this time is getting the assembled Kami Band off its training wheels and tries to do a full set with them for the first time.
Because of everything being so new, they put on a theme of "Training". If you watch any anime or manga think of those 'training to get stronger' arcs. Their trials take them throughout history to learn from legendary females about true metal.
"I'll give you romantic". This is the title of the famous song which was used as ED song for Dragon Ball
Himiko is the queen of ancient Japan.
BABYMETAL learns to create the Wall of Death during IDZ. The girls talk about Wall of Death in Hot Wave Interview #2 (10:42)
The girls got to arrange the set list for this tour, as it is mentioned in the interviews.
Despite the fact that they meet females; all of them had male faces. One person thinks it was all the same face / some think it was members of Metallica.
BABYMETAL learns about the floor head banging. "Dogeza" is a bow that is so deep that one's head touches the ground. It is used to show extreme respect and deference. But in this case BM probably used the name due to the resemblance in posture. The girls talk about headbanding in Hot Wave Interview #2 (11:38)
Yang Guifei - the famous Empress of Tang Dynasty China, regarded as one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China.
BABYMETAL learns to create Mosh'sh. [From Hot Wave Interview (11:15)]: What does mosshusshu mean? [SU] It is something like a safe, enjoyable, [MOA] and friendly, [SU] Oshikura Manjuu (a game of pushing each other).
The French Revolution image later used again for the Paris show (but they have been using the term "resistance" rather than "revolution" most of the time)
That was a challenge to exceed oneself, to imagine a totally new self, or, in other words, to go into battle with oneself. BABYMETAL embarked on a new ordeal that would put them to the test and was to recover the true spirit of Metal that had been taken away by the magical powers of A-KIBA.
Now, together with our like-minded comrades gathered here in this Tokyo town of Odaiba, BABYMETAL will board the METAL ARK, ‘The Flying V’ as we venture out on this training journey.
Ladies and Gentlemen, is your neck prepared for what is coming? Now, it is time to lift the curtain on “The May Revolution”!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 1
As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired the ability of ‘Speed’ in this country known as Japan.
As Himiko said… ‘If you show me True Metal I will give you ‘Romantic’. Himiko certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Su-metal with one of her canons.
That canon is known as the scripture of the Lightning that rules the Heavens. Into this scripture Su-metal inscribed this setlist that she brought into existence herself! This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 2
The Metal Master of ancient Egypt, ‘Cleopatra’ said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to make use of prayer’.
Dogeza Hedoban …
Yuimetal and Moametal did nothing but prayer non-stop and continuously in order to obtain True Metal. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired the power of ‘Prayer’ in this country known as Egypt.
As Cleopatra said… ‘Metal is already dead’. Cleopatra certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Yuimetal with one of her canons. That canon is known as the scripture of the Earth that rules over all creation. This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - Battle 3
The Metal Master of ancient China, ‘Youkihi’ said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to have Perseverance’.
Mosshusshu…
Yuimetal and Moametal put their backs to one another and did nothing but Oshikura Manju non-stop and continuously in order to obtain perseverance. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired ‘Perseverance’ in this country known as China.
As Youkihi said… ‘What is yours is mine’. Youkihi certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Moametal with one of her canons. That canon is known as the scripture of the Goddess that rules over Freedom. This canon changed into an emblem right before her eyes. So, just what is the meaning conveyed by this emblem?!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
May Revolution - The Final Battle
The Metal Master of France, Joan of Arc said this to BABYMETAL when she met them… ’In order to acquire True Metal it is necessary to have Pride’.
Kitsune sign….
BABYMETAL raised their hands in the Kitsune sign, formed a circle and danced so vigorously that they created a storm. As the result of making it through their intensely difficult trials and hardships, BABYMETAL has acquired ‘Pride’ in this country known as France.
As Joan of Arc said… ‘You do not necessarily have to become No. 1, what you must do is become a truly unique and special entity of which there is Only One. Joan of Arc certified BABYMETAL as Metal messengers and entrusted Moametal with the final canon. That canon is known as the Black Album of Kitsune-sama.
With this, at last, the emblems all came together depicting a Metal Master Throne in the summer night sky. The door to this Metal Master was then opened. This leads to making an appearance at the Martial Arts Fighting Competition 'BudouKai' where all the great Metal Masters gather.
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2013.05.10-18 - BABYMETAL with FULL METAL BAND LIVE TOUR 2013 - May Revolution – BIGCAT Osaka, ZEPP DiverCity Tokyo
May Revolution Kamishibai collection Translated by Thomas Malone
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From BABYMETAL wiki:
This was their first tour ever and was the first tour with the support of KAMI BAND.
The first show at Osaka BIGCAT debuted a 5th KAMI BAND member "MIZ", Goddess of Violin. She performed on the four shows of the tour a violin performance of Frédéric Chopin's "Revolutionary Étude" during the encore of each show. At the moment she is the only woman as KAMI BAND member.
Notes: (by monsterpanda, bluexstahli and jabberwokk on Reddit with additions)
This show is right after Legend IDZ, and KOBAMETAL during this time is getting the assembled Kami Band off its training wheels and tries to do a full set with them for the first time.
Because of everything being so new, they put on a theme of "Training". If you watch any anime or manga think of those 'training to get stronger' arcs. Their trials take them throughout history to learn from legendary females about true metal.
"I'll give you romantic". This is the title of the famous song which was used as ED song for Dragon Ball
Himiko is the queen of ancient Japan.
BABYMETAL learns to create the Wall of Death during IDZ. The girls talk about Wall of Death in Hot Wave Interview #2 (10:42)
The girls got to arrange the set list for this tour, as it is mentioned in the interviews.
Despite the fact that they meet females; all of them had male faces. One person thinks it was all the same face / some think it was members of Metallica.
BABYMETAL learns about the floor head banging. "Dogeza" is a bow that is so deep that one's head touches the ground. It is used to show extreme respect and deference. But in this case BM probably used the name due to the resemblance in posture. The girls talk about headbanding in Hot Wave Interview #2 (11:38)
Yang Guifei - the famous Empress of Tang Dynasty China, regarded as one of the Four Beauties of Ancient China.
BABYMETAL learns to create Mosh'sh. [From Hot Wave Interview (11:15)]: What does mosshusshu mean? [SU] It is something like a safe, enjoyable, [MOA] and friendly, [SU] Oshikura Manjuu (a game of pushing each other).
The French Revolution image later used again for the Paris show (but they have been using the term "resistance" rather than "revolution" most of the time)
In order to get the true Metal, the Fox God gave BABYMETAL many trials.
All were unknown worlds to them.
The girls who didn't know the true Metal had no way but to stand up to the trials, believing their own power.
Though they were young, they pushed forward on the way without a path and changed many given trials into legends one after another, and people were touched to see that.
The clock hands have begun to move.
The Metal spirit has brought new breath to this land.
The national maestro who is powerful in the mass media and, at last, the members of the big power Idols have raised the fox signs, which are the symbols of the Metal Resistance.
The Metal spirit has turned into the crimson flame, has changed the jet-black darkness into a white night, and, like the sun that doesn't set, keeps on radiating the vivid crimson light.
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Summons Ceremony
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The images of BABYMETAL's concerts are displayed on the screen:
- Legend "I" on 2012 Oct. 6th,
- Legend "D" on 2012 Dec. 20th,
- Legend "Z" on 2013 Feb. 1st,
- "May Revolution" in 2013 May (a famous picture, a funny man, & an emblem flying in the night sky),
- Legend "1999" on 2013 Jun. 30th,
- Summer Sonic 2013 a.k.a. "Tenka-ichi Budookai" (= the Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven) on 2013 Aug. 10th&11th,
- Loud Park 2013 on 2013 Oct. 20th,
- Legend "1997" on 2013 Dec. 21st,
- Live in Singapore on 2013 Dec. 28th (Merlion),
- Live in Taipei with ChthoniC (a Taiwanese metal band) on 2014 Feb. 2nd (during Chinese New Year / a devil?).
On 2014 Feb. 7th, BABYMETAL, AKB48 & others appeared on Music Station. Then the fox sign was explained, and the MC & most guests made the fox signs. It is a common practice for the MC & the guests of Music Station to be friendly to young guests (and WATANABE Mayu of AKB48 was a fan of Sakura Gakuin & BABYMETAL since before), but some fans said like "since the members of AKB48 raised the fox signs, the Metal Resistance is complete".
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In order to get the true Metal, the Fox God gave BABYMETAL many trials.
All were unknown worlds to them.
The girls who didn't know the true Metal had no way but to stand up to the trials, believing their own power.
Though they were young, they pushed forward on the way without a path and changed many given trials into legends one after another, and people were touched to see that.
The clock hands have begun to move.
The Metal spirit has brought new breath to this land.
The national maestro who is powerful in the mass media and, at last, the members of the big power Idols have raised the fox signs, which are the symbols of the Metal Resistance.
The Metal spirit has turned into the crimson flame, has changed the jet-black darkness into a white night, and, like the sun that doesn't set, keeps on radiating the vivid crimson light.
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Summons Ceremony
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The images of BABYMETAL's concerts are displayed on the screen:
- Legend "I" on 2012 Oct. 6th,
- Legend "D" on 2012 Dec. 20th,
- Legend "Z" on 2013 Feb. 1st,
- "May Revolution" in 2013 May (a famous picture, a funny man, & an emblem flying in the night sky),
- Legend "1999" on 2013 Jun. 30th,
- Summer Sonic 2013 a.k.a. "Tenka-ichi Budookai" (= the Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven) on 2013 Aug. 10th&11th,
- Loud Park 2013 on 2013 Oct. 20th,
- Legend "1997" on 2013 Dec. 21st,
- Live in Singapore on 2013 Dec. 28th (Merlion),
- Live in Taipei with ChthoniC (a Taiwanese metal band) on 2014 Feb. 2nd (during Chinese New Year / a devil?).
On 2014 Feb. 7th, BABYMETAL, AKB48 & others appeared on Music Station. Then the fox sign was explained, and the MC & most guests made the fox signs. It is a common practice for the MC & the guests of Music Station to be friendly to young guests (and WATANABE Mayu of AKB48 was a fan of Sakura Gakuin & BABYMETAL since before), but some fans said like "since the members of AKB48 raised the fox signs, the Metal Resistance is complete".
---
In order to get the true Metal, the Fox God gave BABYMETAL many trials.
All were unknown worlds to them.
The girls who didn't know the true Metal had no way but to stand up to the trials, believing their own power.
Though they were young, they pushed forward on the way without a path and changed many given trials into legends one after another, and people were touched to see that.
The clock hands have begun to move.
The Metal spirit has brought new breath to this land.
The national maestro who is powerful in the mass media and, at last, the members of the big power Idols have raised the fox signs, which are the symbols of the Metal Resistance.
The Metal spirit has turned into the crimson flame, has changed the jet-black darkness into a white night, and, like the sun that doesn't set, keeps on radiating the vivid crimson light.
---
2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Summons Ceremony
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The images of BABYMETAL's concerts are displayed on the screen:
- Legend "I" on 2012 Oct. 6th,
- Legend "D" on 2012 Dec. 20th,
- Legend "Z" on 2013 Feb. 1st,
- "May Revolution" in 2013 May (a famous picture, a funny man, & an emblem flying in the night sky),
- Legend "1999" on 2013 Jun. 30th,
- Summer Sonic 2013 a.k.a. "Tenka-ichi Budookai" (= the Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven) on 2013 Aug. 10th&11th,
- Loud Park 2013 on 2013 Oct. 20th,
- Legend "1997" on 2013 Dec. 21st,
- Live in Singapore on 2013 Dec. 28th (Merlion),
- Live in Taipei with ChthoniC (a Taiwanese metal band) on 2014 Feb. 2nd (during Chinese New Year / a devil?).
On 2014 Feb. 7th, BABYMETAL, AKB48 & others appeared on Music Station. Then the fox sign was explained, and the MC & most guests made the fox signs. It is a common practice for the MC & the guests of Music Station to be friendly to young guests (and WATANABE Mayu of AKB48 was a fan of Sakura Gakuin & BABYMETAL since before), but some fans said like "since the members of AKB48 raised the fox signs, the Metal Resistance is complete".
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The story of the Red Night
When the sky is dyed crimson and the beats of life resound around, the door of the apocalypse shall be opened. The braves of steel who are chosen from all over the world will gather in Jerusalem, the sacred place of martial arts, and aim at being the strongest under heaven among the finalists.
[Only those who have got BABYMETAL Apocalypse and the official Metal name shall be guided to the special sacred place (Mosh'sh Pit / arena)...]
[Red Night]
Legend "Giant Corset Festival" - Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven, the Final - 2014 March 1st, Nippon Budokan.
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The story of the Black Night
When the jet-black darkness comes down to the sacred place Jerusalem, for the Doomsday, the Fox God will bring out the giant magic circle and summon BABYMETAL. The chosen ones that have the Metal names shall be the witnesses, and the summons ceremony shall be held.
Towards the next stage, BABYMETAL shall fall into eternal sleep...
[Black Night]
Legend "Doomsday" - Summons Ceremony - 2014 March 2nd, Nippon Budokan.
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2013.12.21 - Legend "1997" - Epilogue for Legend "1997"
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The story of the Red Night
When the sky is dyed crimson and the beats of life resound around, the door of the apocalypse shall be opened. The braves of steel who are chosen from all over the world will gather in Jerusalem, the sacred place of martial arts, and aim at being the strongest under heaven among the finalists.
[Only those who have got BABYMETAL Apocalypse and the official Metal name shall be guided to the special sacred place (Mosh'sh Pit / arena)...]
[Red Night]
Legend "Giant Corset Festival" - Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven, the Final - 2014 March 1st, Nippon Budokan.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
The story of the Black Night
When the jet-black darkness comes down to the sacred place Jerusalem, for the Doomsday, the Fox God will bring out the giant magic circle and summon BABYMETAL. The chosen ones that have the Metal names shall be the witnesses, and the summons ceremony shall be held.
Towards the next stage, BABYMETAL shall fall into eternal sleep...
[Black Night]
Legend "Doomsday" - Summons Ceremony - 2014 March 2nd, Nippon Budokan.
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2013.12.21 - Legend "1997" - Epilogue for Legend "1997"
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The story of the Red Night
When the sky is dyed crimson and the beats of life resound around, the door of the apocalypse shall be opened. The braves of steel who are chosen from all over the world will gather in Jerusalem, the sacred place of martial arts, and aim at being the strongest under heaven among the finalists.
[Only those who have got BABYMETAL Apocalypse and the official Metal name shall be guided to the special sacred place (Mosh'sh Pit / arena)...]
[Red Night]
Legend "Giant Corset Festival" - Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven, the Final - 2014 March 1st, Nippon Budokan.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
The story of the Black Night
When the jet-black darkness comes down to the sacred place Jerusalem, for the Doomsday, the Fox God will bring out the giant magic circle and summon BABYMETAL. The chosen ones that have the Metal names shall be the witnesses, and the summons ceremony shall be held.
Towards the next stage, BABYMETAL shall fall into eternal sleep...
[Black Night]
Legend "Doomsday" - Summons Ceremony - 2014 March 2nd, Nippon Budokan.
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2013.12.21 - Legend "1997" - Epilogue for Legend "1997"
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Kitsune da o! I am a messenger who carries the "oracles" from the Fox God, the God of Metal. Everybody, welcome to the live house "Rockmaykan". No. I mean, welcome to the live house "Budokan".
Today the legendary event named "Corset Festival" which was held at Rockmaykan in Meguro is moved here to Nippon Budokan, and it revives as
"Giant Corset Festival"
Are there men who attended the previous "Corset Festival" here? Good! Good! For BABYMETAL and for you too, this "Giant Corset Festival" is
"Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven, the Final"
When the jet-black darkness is dyed crimson, the Fox God, in order to give BABYMETAL more power, sends down the god band of the Metal..., the gods of guitar, the god of bass, and the god of drums. The strongest metal band will play the "tunes of steel" which were recorded in the major scripture "BABYMETAL" given by the Fox God. From the moment the first sound breaks out, without a stop, they play all tunes continuously as if a suite. That is to say, there is no talk between songs and no encore. From the moment you have worn the corset on your neck, already the battle has begun. Yes, towards the ruin…
And today we are recording your brave figures, so I want you to attend here keeping the corset steady on your neck. Everybody, are you ready with your neck? And then, the "Giant Corset Festival" is starting now!
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2014.03.01 - Live at Budokan – Red Night - Prologue to Red Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Kitsune da 0" = "These are foxes" - "da o(o)" is a childish form of "da yo". He imitated YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL in PV of "IINE" (at the end of the rap part)
"Corset Festival" is BABYMETAL's first solo concert held on 2012 Jul. 21st at Rokumeikan (or "Rockmaykan", with the capacity of 250 people) in Meguro, Tokyo.
"Welcome to the live house 'Budokan" is a famous phrase. Kyosuke HIMURO, the vocalist of a rock band BOØWY, said this when they played at Budokan for the first time. In Japan the word "live house" originally refers to cafes, bars, or restaurants where live concerts are held. Rumor says, when he said this phrase, he was reminded of the years since they started performing at a small live house until now they played in front of 10,000 people. And, following him, many musicians say this phrase on their first performance at Budokan.
"Tenka-ichi Budookai" (= Strongest under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament) is the fictional tournament of martial artists depicted in "Dragon Ball" (a famous Japanese manga). In the concert on 2013 May 18th, the Summer Sonic Festival 2013 was introduced as "Tenka-ichi Metaru Bodookai". Probably other rock festivals in which BABYMETAL performed in the summer & autumn of 2013 are other rounds of the tournament. And this concert was said to be the final round of the tournament.
"tunes of steel which were recorded in the major scripture BABYMETAL" - Seikima-II (the End of the Century) called their CD albums as "dai-kyooten" (= major scriptures).
"Yes, towards the ruin…" [Soo hametsu e mukatte...] - Not "Hametsu e Mukatte" but "Hametsu ni Mukatte" is the title of X-Japan's concerts. The particle "e" indicates the direction of movement a little more vaguely than "ni", but I don't know whether the Fox God really meant this subtle difference or it's just...
"the Giant Corset Festival is starting now!" [Soredewa Kyodai Korusetto Matsuri hajjimarru yoo.] - "Hajjimarru yoo" is a playful form of "hajimaru yo". He imitated YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL at the beginning of "Kimi to Anime ga Mitai".
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Kitsune da o! I am a messenger who carries the "oracles" from the Fox God, the God of Metal. Everybody, welcome to the live house "Rockmaykan". No. I mean, welcome to the live house "Budokan".
Today the legendary event named "Corset Festival" which was held at Rockmaykan in Meguro is moved here to Nippon Budokan, and it revives as
"Giant Corset Festival"
Are there men who attended the previous "Corset Festival" here? Good! Good! For BABYMETAL and for you too, this "Giant Corset Festival" is
"Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven, the Final"
When the jet-black darkness is dyed crimson, the Fox God, in order to give BABYMETAL more power, sends down the god band of the Metal..., the gods of guitar, the god of bass, and the god of drums. The strongest metal band will play the "tunes of steel" which were recorded in the major scripture "BABYMETAL" given by the Fox God. From the moment the first sound breaks out, without a stop, they play all tunes continuously as if a suite. That is to say, there is no talk between songs and no encore. From the moment you have worn the corset on your neck, already the battle has begun. Yes, towards the ruin…
And today we are recording your brave figures, so I want you to attend here keeping the corset steady on your neck. Everybody, are you ready with your neck? And then, the "Giant Corset Festival" is starting now!
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2014.03.01 - Live at Budokan – Red Night - Prologue to Red Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Kitsune da 0" = "These are foxes" - "da o(o)" is a childish form of "da yo". He imitated YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL in PV of "IINE" (at the end of the rap part)
"Corset Festival" is BABYMETAL's first solo concert held on 2012 Jul. 21st at Rokumeikan (or "Rockmaykan", with the capacity of 250 people) in Meguro, Tokyo.
"Welcome to the live house 'Budokan" is a famous phrase. Kyosuke HIMURO, the vocalist of a rock band BOØWY, said this when they played at Budokan for the first time. In Japan the word "live house" originally refers to cafes, bars, or restaurants where live concerts are held. Rumor says, when he said this phrase, he was reminded of the years since they started performing at a small live house until now they played in front of 10,000 people. And, following him, many musicians say this phrase on their first performance at Budokan.
"Tenka-ichi Budookai" (= Strongest under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament) is the fictional tournament of martial artists depicted in "Dragon Ball" (a famous Japanese manga). In the concert on 2013 May 18th, the Summer Sonic Festival 2013 was introduced as "Tenka-ichi Metaru Bodookai". Probably other rock festivals in which BABYMETAL performed in the summer & autumn of 2013 are other rounds of the tournament. And this concert was said to be the final round of the tournament.
"tunes of steel which were recorded in the major scripture BABYMETAL" - Seikima-II (the End of the Century) called their CD albums as "dai-kyooten" (= major scriptures).
"Yes, towards the ruin…" [Soo hametsu e mukatte...] - Not "Hametsu e Mukatte" but "Hametsu ni Mukatte" is the title of X-Japan's concerts. The particle "e" indicates the direction of movement a little more vaguely than "ni", but I don't know whether the Fox God really meant this subtle difference or it's just...
"the Giant Corset Festival is starting now!" [Soredewa Kyodai Korusetto Matsuri hajjimarru yoo.] - "Hajjimarru yoo" is a playful form of "hajimaru yo". He imitated YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL at the beginning of "Kimi to Anime ga Mitai".
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Kitsune da o! I am a messenger who carries the "oracles" from the Fox God, the God of Metal. Everybody, welcome to the live house "Rockmaykan". No. I mean, welcome to the live house "Budokan".
Today the legendary event named "Corset Festival" which was held at Rockmaykan in Meguro is moved here to Nippon Budokan, and it revives as
"Giant Corset Festival"
Are there men who attended the previous "Corset Festival" here? Good! Good! For BABYMETAL and for you too, this "Giant Corset Festival" is
"Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven, the Final"
When the jet-black darkness is dyed crimson, the Fox God, in order to give BABYMETAL more power, sends down the god band of the Metal..., the gods of guitar, the god of bass, and the god of drums. The strongest metal band will play the "tunes of steel" which were recorded in the major scripture "BABYMETAL" given by the Fox God. From the moment the first sound breaks out, without a stop, they play all tunes continuously as if a suite. That is to say, there is no talk between songs and no encore. From the moment you have worn the corset on your neck, already the battle has begun. Yes, towards the ruin…
And today we are recording your brave figures, so I want you to attend here keeping the corset steady on your neck. Everybody, are you ready with your neck? And then, the "Giant Corset Festival" is starting now!
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2014.03.01 - Live at Budokan – Red Night - Prologue to Red Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Kitsune da 0" = "These are foxes" - "da o(o)" is a childish form of "da yo". He imitated YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL in PV of "IINE" (at the end of the rap part)
"Corset Festival" is BABYMETAL's first solo concert held on 2012 Jul. 21st at Rokumeikan (or "Rockmaykan", with the capacity of 250 people) in Meguro, Tokyo.
"Welcome to the live house 'Budokan" is a famous phrase. Kyosuke HIMURO, the vocalist of a rock band BOØWY, said this when they played at Budokan for the first time. In Japan the word "live house" originally refers to cafes, bars, or restaurants where live concerts are held. Rumor says, when he said this phrase, he was reminded of the years since they started performing at a small live house until now they played in front of 10,000 people. And, following him, many musicians say this phrase on their first performance at Budokan.
"Tenka-ichi Budookai" (= Strongest under the Heavens Martial Arts Tournament) is the fictional tournament of martial artists depicted in "Dragon Ball" (a famous Japanese manga). In the concert on 2013 May 18th, the Summer Sonic Festival 2013 was introduced as "Tenka-ichi Metaru Bodookai". Probably other rock festivals in which BABYMETAL performed in the summer & autumn of 2013 are other rounds of the tournament. And this concert was said to be the final round of the tournament.
"tunes of steel which were recorded in the major scripture BABYMETAL" - Seikima-II (the End of the Century) called their CD albums as "dai-kyooten" (= major scriptures).
"Yes, towards the ruin…" [Soo hametsu e mukatte...] - Not "Hametsu e Mukatte" but "Hametsu ni Mukatte" is the title of X-Japan's concerts. The particle "e" indicates the direction of movement a little more vaguely than "ni", but I don't know whether the Fox God really meant this subtle difference or it's just...
"the Giant Corset Festival is starting now!" [Soredewa Kyodai Korusetto Matsuri hajjimarru yoo.] - "Hajjimarru yoo" is a playful form of "hajimaru yo". He imitated YUIMETAL & MOAMETAL at the beginning of "Kimi to Anime ga Mitai".
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Legend "Giant Corset Festival"
Overcoming the many severe trials that were given by the Metal masters, at last BABYMETAL have won the Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven and have got the true Metal.
The true Metal has turned into the metal balls, has gone up at sonic speed just like a dragon ascending the sky and has dyed the sky crimson.
Towards the last chapter of the Metal Resistance, the countdown has been started…
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2014.03.01 - Live at Budokan – Red Night - Epilogue for Red Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Metal master(s)" seems to refer to some great Metal musicians. In the picture stories of the concerts titled "May Revolution" held in 2013 May, BABYMETAL met four Metal masters, were told what were needed for the true Metal, and got them: speed, prayer, fortitude & pride.
On the screen, kanji "鋼鉄魂" (= steel soul) is displayed with the reading of "metal ball". These metal balls look like the Dragon Balls. In the manga "Dragon Ball", if someone collects all seven Dragon Balls, Shenlong (= divine dragon) will appear and grant the collector one wish. Then Shenlong disappears and Dragon Balls scatter all over the world.
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About the accidents with YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL near the end of "Red Night" read Du-Metal's blog
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Legend "Giant Corset Festival"
Overcoming the many severe trials that were given by the Metal masters, at last BABYMETAL have won the Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven and have got the true Metal.
The true Metal has turned into the metal balls, has gone up at sonic speed just like a dragon ascending the sky and has dyed the sky crimson.
Towards the last chapter of the Metal Resistance, the countdown has been started…
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2014.03.01 - Live at Budokan – Red Night - Epilogue for Red Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Metal master(s)" seems to refer to some great Metal musicians. In the picture stories of the concerts titled "May Revolution" held in 2013 May, BABYMETAL met four Metal masters, were told what were needed for the true Metal, and got them: speed, prayer, fortitude & pride.
On the screen, kanji "鋼鉄魂" (= steel soul) is displayed with the reading of "metal ball". These metal balls look like the Dragon Balls. In the manga "Dragon Ball", if someone collects all seven Dragon Balls, Shenlong (= divine dragon) will appear and grant the collector one wish. Then Shenlong disappears and Dragon Balls scatter all over the world.
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About the accidents with YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL near the end of "Red Night" read Du-Metal's blog
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Legend "Giant Corset Festival"
Overcoming the many severe trials that were given by the Metal masters, at last BABYMETAL have won the Metal Martial Arts Tournament for the Strongest under Heaven and have got the true Metal.
The true Metal has turned into the metal balls, has gone up at sonic speed just like a dragon ascending the sky and has dyed the sky crimson.
Towards the last chapter of the Metal Resistance, the countdown has been started…
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2014.03.01 - Live at Budokan – Red Night - Epilogue for Red Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Metal master(s)" seems to refer to some great Metal musicians. In the picture stories of the concerts titled "May Revolution" held in 2013 May, BABYMETAL met four Metal masters, were told what were needed for the true Metal, and got them: speed, prayer, fortitude & pride.
On the screen, kanji "鋼鉄魂" (= steel soul) is displayed with the reading of "metal ball". These metal balls look like the Dragon Balls. In the manga "Dragon Ball", if someone collects all seven Dragon Balls, Shenlong (= divine dragon) will appear and grant the collector one wish. Then Shenlong disappears and Dragon Balls scatter all over the world.
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About the accidents with YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL near the end of "Red Night" read Du-Metal's blog
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The Fox God tells BABYMETAL: "The first chapter of the Metal Resistance has been completed in this land. Then, to send up a new signal fire, leaving this land, I summon you to a new world. The time has come. Now we will advance to foreign lands."
SUMMONS
Doomsday time has come. It is time to depart.
Scream and dance, MOAMETAL, scream and dance, YUIMETAL, and, vocal and dance, SU-METAL.
You must leave now. It is time to depart.
In two-thousand and ten, BABYMETAL was formed at the root of the theme: Kawaii Metal. The meaning is the mixture of J-pop idols and Heavy Metal. BABYMETAL is receiving attention of all over the world. They are on the road of the one and only. BABYMETAL say good-bye to Japan...
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Summons Ceremony
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Noroshi o ageru" (= to send up a signal fire) seems to have become the idiom which means "to make an action that becomes the beginning of a big movement".
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The Fox God tells BABYMETAL: "The first chapter of the Metal Resistance has been completed in this land. Then, to send up a new signal fire, leaving this land, I summon you to a new world. The time has come. Now we will advance to foreign lands."
SUMMONS
Doomsday time has come. It is time to depart.
Scream and dance, MOAMETAL, scream and dance, YUIMETAL, and, vocal and dance, SU-METAL.
You must leave now. It is time to depart.
In two-thousand and ten, BABYMETAL was formed at the root of the theme: Kawaii Metal. The meaning is the mixture of J-pop idols and Heavy Metal. BABYMETAL is receiving attention of all over the world. They are on the road of the one and only. BABYMETAL say good-bye to Japan...
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Summons Ceremony
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Noroshi o ageru" (= to send up a signal fire) seems to have become the idiom which means "to make an action that becomes the beginning of a big movement".
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The Fox God tells BABYMETAL: "The first chapter of the Metal Resistance has been completed in this land. Then, to send up a new signal fire, leaving this land, I summon you to a new world. The time has come. Now we will advance to foreign lands."
SUMMONS
Doomsday time has come. It is time to depart.
Scream and dance, MOAMETAL, scream and dance, YUIMETAL, and, vocal and dance, SU-METAL.
You must leave now. It is time to depart.
In two-thousand and ten, BABYMETAL was formed at the root of the theme: Kawaii Metal. The meaning is the mixture of J-pop idols and Heavy Metal. BABYMETAL is receiving attention of all over the world. They are on the road of the one and only. BABYMETAL say good-bye to Japan...
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Summons Ceremony
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
"Noroshi o ageru" (= to send up a signal fire) seems to have become the idiom which means "to make an action that becomes the beginning of a big movement".
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Legend "Doomsday"
The sound of the bell that tells the opening of a new Metal Resistance resounds from the giant magic circle. It is the time of fate.
BABYMETAL have completed the Metal Resistance in this land and have set out on the training journey to foreign lands, on a new mission of the Metal Resistance...
[In Japan, activity halted, mission complete.]
[The angel of dance, the angel of love, the holy feasts, new gods, the world of gods, the gods of steel, a new legend series descending.]
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Epilogue for Black Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The word "武者修行(の旅)" (musha-shugyoo (no tabi); training journey) means the journey of samurai (= musha) who travelled around Japan and asked other samurai for lessons or challenged them to a (test) match. The word is antique (J-E dictionaries suggest "knight errantry" for it), but still used figuratively for the long journey of training.
"Ninmu kanryoo" (= mission complete) is the phrase that was announced when Karen Girl's was disbanded. The group was formed to sing the theme songs of an anime, and Miss Suzuka was its member.
"new gods, ... new legend series descending" - Considering BABYMETAL's activity in 2014, there seemed to be nothing notable that corresponds to these mystifying phrases except a new god of drums has joined to BABYMETAL's backing band (as a backup) and BABYMETAL held several concerts in Europe & North America in 2014.
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Legend "Doomsday"
The sound of the bell that tells the opening of a new Metal Resistance resounds from the giant magic circle. It is the time of fate.
BABYMETAL have completed the Metal Resistance in this land and have set out on the training journey to foreign lands, on a new mission of the Metal Resistance...
[In Japan, activity halted, mission complete.]
[The angel of dance, the angel of love, the holy feasts, new gods, the world of gods, the gods of steel, a new legend series descending.]
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Epilogue for Black Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The word "武者修行(の旅)" (musha-shugyoo (no tabi); training journey) means the journey of samurai (= musha) who travelled around Japan and asked other samurai for lessons or challenged them to a (test) match. The word is antique (J-E dictionaries suggest "knight errantry" for it), but still used figuratively for the long journey of training.
"Ninmu kanryoo" (= mission complete) is the phrase that was announced when Karen Girl's was disbanded. The group was formed to sing the theme songs of an anime, and Miss Suzuka was its member.
"new gods, ... new legend series descending" - Considering BABYMETAL's activity in 2014, there seemed to be nothing notable that corresponds to these mystifying phrases except a new god of drums has joined to BABYMETAL's backing band (as a backup) and BABYMETAL held several concerts in Europe & North America in 2014.
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Legend "Doomsday"
The sound of the bell that tells the opening of a new Metal Resistance resounds from the giant magic circle. It is the time of fate.
BABYMETAL have completed the Metal Resistance in this land and have set out on the training journey to foreign lands, on a new mission of the Metal Resistance...
[In Japan, activity halted, mission complete.]
[The angel of dance, the angel of love, the holy feasts, new gods, the world of gods, the gods of steel, a new legend series descending.]
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Epilogue for Black Night
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
The word "武者修行(の旅)" (musha-shugyoo (no tabi); training journey) means the journey of samurai (= musha) who travelled around Japan and asked other samurai for lessons or challenged them to a (test) match. The word is antique (J-E dictionaries suggest "knight errantry" for it), but still used figuratively for the long journey of training.
"Ninmu kanryoo" (= mission complete) is the phrase that was announced when Karen Girl's was disbanded. The group was formed to sing the theme songs of an anime, and Miss Suzuka was its member.
"new gods, ... new legend series descending" - Considering BABYMETAL's activity in 2014, there seemed to be nothing notable that corresponds to these mystifying phrases except a new god of drums has joined to BABYMETAL's backing band (as a backup) and BABYMETAL held several concerts in Europe & North America in 2014.
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE II
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2014 -
LEGEND "Y" - YUIMETAL's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2014.07.01 La Cigale, Paris, France
LEGEND "M" - MOAMETAL's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2014.07.03 Live Music Hall, Cologne, Germany
Sonisphere Festival
2014.07.05 APOLLO STAGE, Knebworth Park, UK
The Forum
2014.07.07 London, UK
The Fonda Theatre
2014.07.27 Los Angeles, USA
Support for LADY GAGA'S artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
2014.08.01-06 Phoenix, Las Vegas, Stateline, Salt Lake City, Denver, USA
SUMMER SONIC
2014.08.16-17 Tokyo (day 1), Osaka (day 2), Japan
Makuhari Messe 2014 - BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2014 - Chiba - (Additional Performance)
2014.09.14 Makuhari Messe Event Hall, Chiba, Japan
Hammerstein Ballroom
2014.11.04 New York, USA
O2 Academy Brixton
2014.11.08 London, UK
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE II
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2014 -
LEGEND "Y" - YUIMETAL's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2014.07.01 La Cigale, Paris, France
LEGEND "M" - MOAMETAL's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2014.07.03 Live Music Hall, Cologne, Germany
Sonisphere Festival
2014.07.05 APOLLO STAGE, Knebworth Park, UK
The Forum
2014.07.07 London, UK
The Fonda Theatre
2014.07.27 Los Angeles, USA
Support for LADY GAGA'S artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
2014.08.01-06 Phoenix, Las Vegas, Stateline, Salt Lake City, Denver, USA
SUMMER SONIC
2014.08.16-17 Tokyo (day 1), Osaka (day 2), Japan
Makuhari Messe 2014 - BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2014 - Chiba - (Additional Performance)
2014.09.14 Makuhari Messe Event Hall, Chiba, Japan
Hammerstein Ballroom
2014.11.04 New York, USA
O2 Academy Brixton
2014.11.08 London, UK
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE II
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2014 -
LEGEND "Y" - YUIMETAL's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2014.07.01 La Cigale, Paris, France
LEGEND "M" - MOAMETAL's 15th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
2014.07.03 Live Music Hall, Cologne, Germany
Sonisphere Festival
2014.07.05 APOLLO STAGE, Knebworth Park, UK
The Forum
2014.07.07 London, UK
The Fonda Theatre
2014.07.27 Los Angeles, USA
Support for LADY GAGA'S artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
2014.08.01-06 Phoenix, Las Vegas, Stateline, Salt Lake City, Denver, USA
SUMMER SONIC
2014.08.16-17 Tokyo (day 1), Osaka (day 2), Japan
Makuhari Messe 2014 - BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2014 - Chiba - (Additional Performance)
2014.09.14 Makuhari Messe Event Hall, Chiba, Japan
Hammerstein Ballroom
2014.11.04 New York, USA
O2 Academy Brixton
2014.11.08 London, UK
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When the angel of dance enveloped by a dazzling light descends, a new legend shall be born.
Legend "Y" YUIMETAL's holy birthday celebration
This is a story of the Angel of Dance. The Angel of Dance (YUIMETAL) will be summoned by the God of Metal and she will recieve the blessing of the night of the full moon in Paris.
The dance of the Angel will enchant the citizens of Paris, then the sound of her shoes will echo throughout the world. This is the legend of music that surpasses art. Now, the Angel of Dance descends to the floral city of Paris.
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When the angel of love enveloped by a warm light descends, a new legend shall be born.
Legend "M" MOAMETAL's holy birthday celebration
This is a story of the Angel of Love. The Angel of Love (MOAMETAL) will be summoned by the God of Metal and she will recieve the blessing of the night of the full moon in Cologne.
... This is the legend of love brought by music. Now, the Angel of Love descends to the river city of Cologne.
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Epilogue for Black Night
2014.07.01 Legend "Y" at La Cigale (Paris, France) - Prologue to Legend "Y"
2014.07.03 - Legend "M" at Live Music Hall (Cologne, Germany) - Prologue to Legend "M"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Legend "Y" was held in Paris on 2014 Jul. 1st and Legend "M" was held in Koeln on 2014 Jul. 3rd, but, before & after them, 4 concerts were held in Tokyo (they seem to have been added later).
They were titled as "APOCRYPHA-I", "-II", "-Y" & "-M", held on 2014 Jun. 23rd, 24th & Jul. 21st. 9 or 8 songs were performed. The audience were about 1300 for each, limited to the members of APOCALYPSE WEB (the de facto official fan club).
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When the angel of dance enveloped by a dazzling light descends, a new legend shall be born.
Legend "Y" YUIMETAL's holy birthday celebration
This is a story of the Angel of Dance. The Angel of Dance (YUIMETAL) will be summoned by the God of Metal and she will recieve the blessing of the night of the full moon in Paris.
The dance of the Angel will enchant the citizens of Paris, then the sound of her shoes will echo throughout the world. This is the legend of music that surpasses art. Now, the Angel of Dance descends to the floral city of Paris.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
When the angel of love enveloped by a warm light descends, a new legend shall be born.
Legend "M" MOAMETAL's holy birthday celebration
This is a story of the Angel of Love. The Angel of Love (MOAMETAL) will be summoned by the God of Metal and she will recieve the blessing of the night of the full moon in Cologne.
... This is the legend of love brought by music. Now, the Angel of Love descends to the river city of Cologne.
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Epilogue for Black Night
2014.07.01 Legend "Y" at La Cigale (Paris, France) - Prologue to Legend "Y"
2014.07.03 - Legend "M" at Live Music Hall (Cologne, Germany) - Prologue to Legend "M"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Legend "Y" was held in Paris on 2014 Jul. 1st and Legend "M" was held in Koeln on 2014 Jul. 3rd, but, before & after them, 4 concerts were held in Tokyo (they seem to have been added later).
They were titled as "APOCRYPHA-I", "-II", "-Y" & "-M", held on 2014 Jun. 23rd, 24th & Jul. 21st. 9 or 8 songs were performed. The audience were about 1300 for each, limited to the members of APOCALYPSE WEB (the de facto official fan club).
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When the angel of dance enveloped by a dazzling light descends, a new legend shall be born.
Legend "Y" YUIMETAL's holy birthday celebration
This is a story of the Angel of Dance. The Angel of Dance (YUIMETAL) will be summoned by the God of Metal and she will recieve the blessing of the night of the full moon in Paris.
The dance of the Angel will enchant the citizens of Paris, then the sound of her shoes will echo throughout the world. This is the legend of music that surpasses art. Now, the Angel of Dance descends to the floral city of Paris.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
When the angel of love enveloped by a warm light descends, a new legend shall be born.
Legend "M" MOAMETAL's holy birthday celebration
This is a story of the Angel of Love. The Angel of Love (MOAMETAL) will be summoned by the God of Metal and she will recieve the blessing of the night of the full moon in Cologne.
... This is the legend of love brought by music. Now, the Angel of Love descends to the river city of Cologne.
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2014.03.02 - Live at Budokan – Black Night - Epilogue for Black Night
2014.07.01 Legend "Y" at La Cigale (Paris, France) - Prologue to Legend "Y"
2014.07.03 - Legend "M" at Live Music Hall (Cologne, Germany) - Prologue to Legend "M"
Notes: (by Du-Metal)
Legend "Y" was held in Paris on 2014 Jul. 1st and Legend "M" was held in Koeln on 2014 Jul. 3rd, but, before & after them, 4 concerts were held in Tokyo (they seem to have been added later).
They were titled as "APOCRYPHA-I", "-II", "-Y" & "-M", held on 2014 Jun. 23rd, 24th & Jul. 21st. 9 or 8 songs were performed. The audience were about 1300 for each, limited to the members of APOCALYPSE WEB (the de facto official fan club).
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Pilgrimage of sacred sites.
This refers to a journey of training and hardships granted by the Metal Fox God. Under the name of carrying out the "Metal Resistance" BABYMETAL was invited to join with the transformed shape of the Metal God, THE BIG FOX to depart on a journey to foreign lands.
They went on to carry out an authentic battle with fervent metal fans in the foreign lands lying overseas. Without fear and with extreme bravery BABYMETAL dove into these battles. The figure of these brave, unbending young warriors unerringly stirred the hearts of those seeing them awakening their dormant Metal Spirits.
The Big Fox went on to say this, "It's your turn".
BABYMETAL who had taken the baton of the future of Metal from THE BIG FOX revived the lost Metal Spirit of the courageous fans of this country and stood strongly at the start of the "3rd chapter of the Metal Resistance". However, the journey filled with hardships, "The pilgrimage of sacred lands", did not end there.
This announced the raising of the curtain on the "3rd chapter of the Metal Resistance". And so they once again traveled to the foreign lands in order to acquire a "new investigation". And along with opening a new era, BABYMETAL dances back to the land of The Rising Sun.
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2014.09.14 - - Live at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan - World Tour 2014 Apocalypse - Epilogue
Notes:
Here The World Tour of 2014 is called "pilgrimage" or "journey". This was their first tour outside of Japan.
Concerts are called “battles”, because BABYMETAL had to conquer the hearts of fans, who were completely new to their music.
The Big Fox is a reference to The “Big Four” of American thrash metal: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They performed together on June 22, 2010, at the Sonisphere Festival at Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Top left image – Anthrax mascot The Not Man wearing the fox mask.
Top right – homage to Slayer logo.
Bottom left – homage to Metallica’s “St. Anger” album cover.
Bottom right – Megadeth mascot Vic Rattlehead.
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The story of BABYMETAL’s epic debut at Sonisphere Festival – Comment by user SadRock on Youtube video “Ijime,Dame,Zettai – Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK”
- This was their first tour outside of Japan, and their first UK show
- They booked a small stage but, for an unknown reason, they were moved to the main stage at the last minute. Instead of 3-5 thousand of their loyal fans they faced 30-50 thousand (?) trve metalheads.
- This was a crowd waiting for Ghost, Deftones, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden. 90% of them knew absolutely nothing about BM.
- BM released their debut album just a few months before. All the above mentioned bands had several albums and decades of history behind them.
- They were girls between 14-16, all their songs had backing tracks, they sang not in English (the only other metal band that could get away with it recently was Rammstein). The backing band was made up of session musicians. The girls were singing about chocolate, and they were playing hide and seek on the stage, literally. They already had their own made up religion about the Fox God, and their hand sign was mocking the devil's horns.
- This was NOT metal at all. They were nobodies and they didn't belong on the main stage of a metal festival. But, they knew it well, and they expected to get booed and bottled. There's a backstage photo of the girls before the show and their faces read "WE ARE F*CKED" And they went on the stage and Yui's hoodie got stuck in her hair, Moa's headset did not work and she missed the opening moves of the choreo. There was a close up of Yui's face on the projector screen at this moment, she saw what was happening, and for a moment her expression was like "ok, forget it, NOW we are f*cked..."
- You can see in your video that Yui's skirt also started to fall apart at the last song, IDZ.
- So what else happened? The crowd got a taste of the band at the soundcheck and they loved it. Then there was an epic (or ridiculous ?) Star-Wars style video intro showed on the screen. The first song started and 30 seconds later there were moshpits forming. In the next song, Gimme Chocco, there was a call-and-respond where Su effortlessly made the crowd sing the chorus in Japanese. Next came the solos and everybody shat themselves. Then the song titled Catch Me If You Can, then their women-empowering song, and then the ending song you saw. The biggest circle pits and WOD's of the festival.
- Everybody was talking about them, and their T-shirts were top sellers even two days later.
- If there's an epic entrance to the genre, this is it.
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Pilgrimage of sacred sites.
This refers to a journey of training and hardships granted by the Metal Fox God. Under the name of carrying out the "Metal Resistance" BABYMETAL was invited to join with the transformed shape of the Metal God, THE BIG FOX to depart on a journey to foreign lands.
They went on to carry out an authentic battle with fervent metal fans in the foreign lands lying overseas. Without fear and with extreme bravery BABYMETAL dove into these battles. The figure of these brave, unbending young warriors unerringly stirred the hearts of those seeing them awakening their dormant Metal Spirits.
The Big Fox went on to say this, "It's your turn".
BABYMETAL who had taken the baton of the future of Metal from THE BIG FOX revived the lost Metal Spirit of the courageous fans of this country and stood strongly at the start of the "3rd chapter of the Metal Resistance". However, the journey filled with hardships, "The pilgrimage of sacred lands", did not end there.
This announced the raising of the curtain on the "3rd chapter of the Metal Resistance". And so they once again traveled to the foreign lands in order to acquire a "new investigation". And along with opening a new era, BABYMETAL dances back to the land of The Rising Sun.
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2014.09.14 - - Live at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan - World Tour 2014 Apocalypse - Epilogue
Notes:
Here The World Tour of 2014 is called "pilgrimage" or "journey". This was their first tour outside of Japan.
Concerts are called “battles”, because BABYMETAL had to conquer the hearts of fans, who were completely new to their music.
The Big Fox is a reference to The “Big Four” of American thrash metal: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They performed together on June 22, 2010, at the Sonisphere Festival at Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Top left image – Anthrax mascot The Not Man wearing the fox mask.
Top right – homage to Slayer logo.
Bottom left – homage to Metallica’s “St. Anger” album cover.
Bottom right – Megadeth mascot Vic Rattlehead.
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The story of BABYMETAL’s epic debut at Sonisphere Festival – Comment by user SadRock on Youtube video “Ijime,Dame,Zettai – Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK”
- This was their first tour outside of Japan, and their first UK show
- They booked a small stage but, for an unknown reason, they were moved to the main stage at the last minute. Instead of 3-5 thousand of their loyal fans they faced 30-50 thousand (?) trve metalheads.
- This was a crowd waiting for Ghost, Deftones, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden. 90% of them knew absolutely nothing about BM.
- BM released their debut album just a few months before. All the above mentioned bands had several albums and decades of history behind them.
- They were girls between 14-16, all their songs had backing tracks, they sang not in English (the only other metal band that could get away with it recently was Rammstein). The backing band was made up of session musicians. The girls were singing about chocolate, and they were playing hide and seek on the stage, literally. They already had their own made up religion about the Fox God, and their hand sign was mocking the devil's horns.
- This was NOT metal at all. They were nobodies and they didn't belong on the main stage of a metal festival. But, they knew it well, and they expected to get booed and bottled. There's a backstage photo of the girls before the show and their faces read "WE ARE F*CKED" And they went on the stage and Yui's hoodie got stuck in her hair, Moa's headset did not work and she missed the opening moves of the choreo. There was a close up of Yui's face on the projector screen at this moment, she saw what was happening, and for a moment her expression was like "ok, forget it, NOW we are f*cked..."
- You can see in your video that Yui's skirt also started to fall apart at the last song, IDZ.
- So what else happened? The crowd got a taste of the band at the soundcheck and they loved it. Then there was an epic (or ridiculous ?) Star-Wars style video intro showed on the screen. The first song started and 30 seconds later there were moshpits forming. In the next song, Gimme Chocco, there was a call-and-respond where Su effortlessly made the crowd sing the chorus in Japanese. Next came the solos and everybody shat themselves. Then the song titled Catch Me If You Can, then their women-empowering song, and then the ending song you saw. The biggest circle pits and WOD's of the festival.
- Everybody was talking about them, and their T-shirts were top sellers even two days later.
- If there's an epic entrance to the genre, this is it.
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Pilgrimage of sacred sites.
This refers to a journey of training and hardships granted by the Metal Fox God. Under the name of carrying out the "Metal Resistance" BABYMETAL was invited to join with the transformed shape of the Metal God, THE BIG FOX to depart on a journey to foreign lands.
They went on to carry out an authentic battle with fervent metal fans in the foreign lands lying overseas. Without fear and with extreme bravery BABYMETAL dove into these battles. The figure of these brave, unbending young warriors unerringly stirred the hearts of those seeing them awakening their dormant Metal Spirits.
The Big Fox went on to say this, "It's your turn".
BABYMETAL who had taken the baton of the future of Metal from THE BIG FOX revived the lost Metal Spirit of the courageous fans of this country and stood strongly at the start of the "3rd chapter of the Metal Resistance". However, the journey filled with hardships, "The pilgrimage of sacred lands", did not end there.
This announced the raising of the curtain on the "3rd chapter of the Metal Resistance". And so they once again traveled to the foreign lands in order to acquire a "new investigation". And along with opening a new era, BABYMETAL dances back to the land of The Rising Sun.
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2014.09.14 - - Live at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan - World Tour 2014 Apocalypse - Epilogue
Notes:
Here The World Tour of 2014 is called "pilgrimage" or "journey". This was their first tour outside of Japan.
Concerts are called “battles”, because BABYMETAL had to conquer the hearts of fans, who were completely new to their music.
The Big Fox is a reference to The “Big Four” of American thrash metal: Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax. They performed together on June 22, 2010, at the Sonisphere Festival at Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Top left image – Anthrax mascot The Not Man wearing the fox mask.
Top right – homage to Slayer logo.
Bottom left – homage to Metallica’s “St. Anger” album cover.
Bottom right – Megadeth mascot Vic Rattlehead.
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The story of BABYMETAL’s epic debut at Sonisphere Festival – Comment by user SadRock on Youtube video “Ijime,Dame,Zettai – Live at Sonisphere 2014,UK”
- This was their first tour outside of Japan, and their first UK show
- They booked a small stage but, for an unknown reason, they were moved to the main stage at the last minute. Instead of 3-5 thousand of their loyal fans they faced 30-50 thousand (?) trve metalheads.
- This was a crowd waiting for Ghost, Deftones, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden. 90% of them knew absolutely nothing about BM.
- BM released their debut album just a few months before. All the above mentioned bands had several albums and decades of history behind them.
- They were girls between 14-16, all their songs had backing tracks, they sang not in English (the only other metal band that could get away with it recently was Rammstein). The backing band was made up of session musicians. The girls were singing about chocolate, and they were playing hide and seek on the stage, literally. They already had their own made up religion about the Fox God, and their hand sign was mocking the devil's horns.
- This was NOT metal at all. They were nobodies and they didn't belong on the main stage of a metal festival. But, they knew it well, and they expected to get booed and bottled. There's a backstage photo of the girls before the show and their faces read "WE ARE F*CKED" And they went on the stage and Yui's hoodie got stuck in her hair, Moa's headset did not work and she missed the opening moves of the choreo. There was a close up of Yui's face on the projector screen at this moment, she saw what was happening, and for a moment her expression was like "ok, forget it, NOW we are f*cked..."
- You can see in your video that Yui's skirt also started to fall apart at the last song, IDZ.
- So what else happened? The crowd got a taste of the band at the soundcheck and they loved it. Then there was an epic (or ridiculous ?) Star-Wars style video intro showed on the screen. The first song started and 30 seconds later there were moshpits forming. In the next song, Gimme Chocco, there was a call-and-respond where Su effortlessly made the crowd sing the chorus in Japanese. Next came the solos and everybody shat themselves. Then the song titled Catch Me If You Can, then their women-empowering song, and then the ending song you saw. The biggest circle pits and WOD's of the festival.
- Everybody was talking about them, and their T-shirts were top sellers even two days later.
- If there's an epic entrance to the genre, this is it.
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE II
A long time ago in a heavy metal galaxy far, far away... In a period of civil war in the world.
The METAL MASTER grieved about the world's chaotic situation.
The METAL MASTER said, "All Heavy Metal Roads lead to Japan".
In Japan there is THE BIG FOX - THE HEAVY METAL GOD.
He was determined to make the world become one with Heavy Metal again.
Then, in the land of the Rising Sun, the HEAVY METAL RESISTANCE began.
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2014.07.05 - Sonisphere Festival UK, 2014.07.07 - Live in London (The Forum), 2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction
Notes:
"A long time ago in a heavy metal galaxy far, far away..." - Reference to a famous opening words from Star Wars movies.
The METAL MASTER in this picture represents the band Iron Maiden (it is their mascot Eddie).
Another US shows had different Metal Masters:
2014.11.04 New York - Anthrax - their mascot The Not Man was shown.
2014.7.27 Los Angeles - Metallica - a spoof of James Hetfield's hand-drawn skull logo, known as "Scary Guy" was shown (they also used it on a t-shirt for summer fes tour 2013).
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE II
A long time ago in a heavy metal galaxy far, far away... In a period of civil war in the world.
The METAL MASTER grieved about the world's chaotic situation.
The METAL MASTER said, "All Heavy Metal Roads lead to Japan".
In Japan there is THE BIG FOX - THE HEAVY METAL GOD.
He was determined to make the world become one with Heavy Metal again.
Then, in the land of the Rising Sun, the HEAVY METAL RESISTANCE began.
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2014.07.05 - Sonisphere Festival UK, 2014.07.07 - Live in London (The Forum), 2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction
Notes:
"A long time ago in a heavy metal galaxy far, far away..." - Reference to a famous opening words from Star Wars movies.
The METAL MASTER in this picture represents the band Iron Maiden (it is their mascot Eddie).
Another US shows had different Metal Masters:
2014.11.04 New York - Anthrax - their mascot The Not Man was shown.
2014.7.27 Los Angeles - Metallica - a spoof of James Hetfield's hand-drawn skull logo, known as "Scary Guy" was shown (they also used it on a t-shirt for summer fes tour 2013).
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE II
A long time ago in a heavy metal galaxy far, far away... In a period of civil war in the world.
The METAL MASTER grieved about the world's chaotic situation.
The METAL MASTER said, "All Heavy Metal Roads lead to Japan".
In Japan there is THE BIG FOX - THE HEAVY METAL GOD.
He was determined to make the world become one with Heavy Metal again.
Then, in the land of the Rising Sun, the HEAVY METAL RESISTANCE began.
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2014.07.05 - Sonisphere Festival UK, 2014.07.07 - Live in London (The Forum), 2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction
Notes:
"A long time ago in a heavy metal galaxy far, far away..." - Reference to a famous opening words from Star Wars movies.
The METAL MASTER in this picture represents the band Iron Maiden (it is their mascot Eddie).
Another US shows had different Metal Masters:
2014.11.04 New York - Anthrax - their mascot The Not Man was shown.
2014.7.27 Los Angeles - Metallica - a spoof of James Hetfield's hand-drawn skull logo, known as "Scary Guy" was shown (they also used it on a t-shirt for summer fes tour 2013).
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Three girls were chosen and given the holy metal name by the FOX GOD. He named them "BABYMETAL" which meant birth of a new style of Heavy Metal. He gave them the mission to make the world become one with Heavy Metal again.
Now is the time to join the METAL RESISTANCE.
As BABYMETAL
- the guardians of Heavy Metal -
travel across the galaxy.
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2014.07.05 - Sonisphere Festival UK, 2014.07.07 - Live in London (The Forum), 2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction
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Three girls were chosen and given the holy metal name by the FOX GOD. He named them "BABYMETAL" which meant birth of a new style of Heavy Metal. He gave them the mission to make the world become one with Heavy Metal again.
Now is the time to join the METAL RESISTANCE.
As BABYMETAL
- the guardians of Heavy Metal -
travel across the galaxy.
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2014.07.05 - Sonisphere Festival UK, 2014.07.07 - Live in London (The Forum), 2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction
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Three girls were chosen and given the holy metal name by the FOX GOD. He named them "BABYMETAL" which meant birth of a new style of Heavy Metal. He gave them the mission to make the world become one with Heavy Metal again.
Now is the time to join the METAL RESISTANCE.
As BABYMETAL
- the guardians of Heavy Metal -
travel across the galaxy.
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2014.07.05 - Sonisphere Festival UK, 2014.07.07 - Live in London (The Forum), 2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction
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INTRODUCTION of METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III from the Apocalypse of the FOX GOD
4.5 billion years ago... at the time of the birth of this planet THE ONE came into existence. As many years passed, THE ONE evolved and became mankind.
Mankind brought countless EVOLUTION upon this planet. Through evolution, technology was born, bringing riches to mankind and through it, this planet was guided to the path of the virtual world.
The Computer crossed language barriers and succeeded in transcending through space and time. The Computer succeeded in sharing deep felt emotions, recording them forever.
In the virtual world the computer became the hero of mankind creating unlimited dreamlike worlds. But before long, mankind lost the most important thing to them.
Mankind has been oblivious to DEGENERATION that came with EVOLUTION.
People forgot how to speak, and they lost their words. People forgot to reach into their hearts and they lost their memories. And in the end, people forgot to live and they lost their souls.
The FOX GOD said, "Is what you see now before your eyes real? Or is this a virtual reality? Do you know the answer?"
The answer is HERE. The time to ascertain it has come. With your own eyes and ears, with your heart and body. Leaving memories and not data behind for the future you.
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2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Prologue to Road of Resistance
Notes:
In Japan filming of concerts by the audience is usually not allowed. Partly it is to improve sales of official BDs. But also for more pleasant experience without phones obstructing the view.
With this narration BABYMETAL brings powerful message to be less obsessed with phones and fully experience life with your own eyes and form real memories.
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INTRODUCTION of METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III from the Apocalypse of the FOX GOD
4.5 billion years ago... at the time of the birth of this planet THE ONE came into existence. As many years passed, THE ONE evolved and became mankind.
Mankind brought countless EVOLUTION upon this planet. Through evolution, technology was born, bringing riches to mankind and through it, this planet was guided to the path of the virtual world.
The Computer crossed language barriers and succeeded in transcending through space and time. The Computer succeeded in sharing deep felt emotions, recording them forever.
In the virtual world the computer became the hero of mankind creating unlimited dreamlike worlds. But before long, mankind lost the most important thing to them.
Mankind has been oblivious to DEGENERATION that came with EVOLUTION.
People forgot how to speak, and they lost their words. People forgot to reach into their hearts and they lost their memories. And in the end, people forgot to live and they lost their souls.
The FOX GOD said, "Is what you see now before your eyes real? Or is this a virtual reality? Do you know the answer?"
The answer is HERE. The time to ascertain it has come. With your own eyes and ears, with your heart and body. Leaving memories and not data behind for the future you.
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2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Prologue to Road of Resistance
Notes:
In Japan filming of concerts by the audience is usually not allowed. Partly it is to improve sales of official BDs. But also for more pleasant experience without phones obstructing the view.
With this narration BABYMETAL brings powerful message to be less obsessed with phones and fully experience life with your own eyes and form real memories.
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INTRODUCTION of METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III from the Apocalypse of the FOX GOD
4.5 billion years ago... at the time of the birth of this planet THE ONE came into existence. As many years passed, THE ONE evolved and became mankind.
Mankind brought countless EVOLUTION upon this planet. Through evolution, technology was born, bringing riches to mankind and through it, this planet was guided to the path of the virtual world.
The Computer crossed language barriers and succeeded in transcending through space and time. The Computer succeeded in sharing deep felt emotions, recording them forever.
In the virtual world the computer became the hero of mankind creating unlimited dreamlike worlds. But before long, mankind lost the most important thing to them.
Mankind has been oblivious to DEGENERATION that came with EVOLUTION.
People forgot how to speak, and they lost their words. People forgot to reach into their hearts and they lost their memories. And in the end, people forgot to live and they lost their souls.
The FOX GOD said, "Is what you see now before your eyes real? Or is this a virtual reality? Do you know the answer?"
The answer is HERE. The time to ascertain it has come. With your own eyes and ears, with your heart and body. Leaving memories and not data behind for the future you.
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2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Prologue to Road of Resistance
Notes:
In Japan filming of concerts by the audience is usually not allowed. Partly it is to improve sales of official BDs. But also for more pleasant experience without phones obstructing the view.
With this narration BABYMETAL brings powerful message to be less obsessed with phones and fully experience life with your own eyes and form real memories.
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE III
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2015 -
(Mexico, Canada, USA, France, Italy, Germany, UK, Japan)
LEGEND "2015" ～New Year Fox Festival～
2015.01.10 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 20,000
APOCRYPHA - THE BLACK MASS
2015.04.23 TSUTAYA O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
all attendees had to be males, and they had to be wearing face paint matching the Kami Band
APOCRYPHA - THE RED MASS
2015.04.24 TSUTAYA O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
all the attendees on this night had to be females dressed in red
APOCRYPHA shows took place in smaller venues, making for a much more intimate atmosphere
METROCK 2015 - TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL
2015.05.24 Shin-Kiba, Wakasu Park [WINDMILL FIELD] (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 40,000
Outstanding participation of enormous crowd of fans. The girls and Kamis are very energetic and happy, it can be seen clearly (thankfully, Kamis were not wearing masks back then...)
Makuhari Messe 2015
2015.06.21 Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 1−3 (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
capacity 25,000
Yokohama Arena 2015 - THE FINAL CHAPTER OF TRILOGY
2015.12.13 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
capacity 17,010
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Notes:
Episode III officially started at the end of O2 Academy Brixton show with the premiere and first live performance of the new song "Road of Resistance".
I used some notes from this great review of BLACK MASS, RED MASS and METROCK by Chris Widdop
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE III
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2015 -
(Mexico, Canada, USA, France, Italy, Germany, UK, Japan)
LEGEND "2015" ～New Year Fox Festival～
2015.01.10 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 20,000
APOCRYPHA - THE BLACK MASS
2015.04.23 TSUTAYA O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
all attendees had to be males, and they had to be wearing face paint matching the Kami Band
APOCRYPHA - THE RED MASS
2015.04.24 TSUTAYA O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
all the attendees on this night had to be females dressed in red
APOCRYPHA shows took place in smaller venues, making for a much more intimate atmosphere
METROCK 2015 - TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL
2015.05.24 Shin-Kiba, Wakasu Park [WINDMILL FIELD] (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 40,000
Outstanding participation of enormous crowd of fans. The girls and Kamis are very energetic and happy, it can be seen clearly (thankfully, Kamis were not wearing masks back then...)
Makuhari Messe 2015
2015.06.21 Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 1−3 (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
capacity 25,000
Yokohama Arena 2015 - THE FINAL CHAPTER OF TRILOGY
2015.12.13 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
capacity 17,010
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Notes:
Episode III officially started at the end of O2 Academy Brixton show with the premiere and first live performance of the new song "Road of Resistance".
I used some notes from this great review of BLACK MASS, RED MASS and METROCK by Chris Widdop
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE III
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2015 -
(Mexico, Canada, USA, France, Italy, Germany, UK, Japan)
LEGEND "2015" ～New Year Fox Festival～
2015.01.10 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 20,000
APOCRYPHA - THE BLACK MASS
2015.04.23 TSUTAYA O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
all attendees had to be males, and they had to be wearing face paint matching the Kami Band
APOCRYPHA - THE RED MASS
2015.04.24 TSUTAYA O-EAST (Shibuya, Tōkyō, Japan)
all the attendees on this night had to be females dressed in red
APOCRYPHA shows took place in smaller venues, making for a much more intimate atmosphere
METROCK 2015 - TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL
2015.05.24 Shin-Kiba, Wakasu Park [WINDMILL FIELD] (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 40,000
Outstanding participation of enormous crowd of fans. The girls and Kamis are very energetic and happy, it can be seen clearly (thankfully, Kamis were not wearing masks back then...)
Makuhari Messe 2015
2015.06.21 Makuhari Messe Exhibition Halls 1−3 (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
capacity 25,000
Yokohama Arena 2015 - THE FINAL CHAPTER OF TRILOGY
2015.12.13 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
capacity 17,010
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Notes:
Episode III officially started at the end of O2 Academy Brixton show with the premiere and first live performance of the new song "Road of Resistance".
I used some notes from this great review of BLACK MASS, RED MASS and METROCK by Chris Widdop
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III
- Road of Resistance in 2014 -
It was an age of chaos. In 2014, people around the world had lost their metal souls. The Fox God summoned BABYMETAL to go and set the world's metal soul on fire, to make the world one with metal.
And so they set out to foreign lands... The young metal souls traveled across the world overcoming many obstacles crossing borders, overcoming language barriers, moving peoples' hearts and bringing the world together as THE ONE.
After their journey across the Metal Galaxy and establishing so many legends BABYMETAL begins the new Metal Resistance returning again to the Land of the Rising Sun. Now the three metal warriors descend upon this land.
Here the new Metal Resistance begins. No one knows what the future holds. From here you must walk a path that does not exist to challenge the unknown. But as the Fox God taught us,
"Where there is no road, you must make one".
You have walked the uncharted path, the Road of Resistance. The Bridge of Metal is before you. Now the time has come! Forward!
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BABYMETAL declares the beginning of METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III in this land.
A new song has come into our possession. May all the kindred souls here sing and may your METAL souls burn red like a DRAGON rising through the speed of sound and painting the sky red as the proof of life.
"The time of METAL RESISTANCE has come"
We are all alive. We sing because we are alive. We all are still alive. We offer the FOX SIGN because we are still alive. We are all here. BABYMETAL is here. It is your destiny. All of us here will become one. We will become THE ONE.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
Uncharted roads, that is the path of overcoming the past.
Today, rather than yesterday. Tomorrow, rather than today.
Pushing forward through uncharted roads, there is no road for us to turn back to.
[ Road of METAL RESISTANCE ]
---
2015.01.10 - Live at Saitama Super Arena - Legend 2015 ~New Year Fox Festival~ - Prologue
2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction to Road of Resistance (debut performance)
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction to Road of Resistance
---
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III
- Road of Resistance in 2014 -
It was an age of chaos. In 2014, people around the world had lost their metal souls. The Fox God summoned BABYMETAL to go and set the world's metal soul on fire, to make the world one with metal.
And so they set out to foreign lands... The young metal souls traveled across the world overcoming many obstacles crossing borders, overcoming language barriers, moving peoples' hearts and bringing the world together as THE ONE.
After their journey across the Metal Galaxy and establishing so many legends BABYMETAL begins the new Metal Resistance returning again to the Land of the Rising Sun. Now the three metal warriors descend upon this land.
Here the new Metal Resistance begins. No one knows what the future holds. From here you must walk a path that does not exist to challenge the unknown. But as the Fox God taught us,
"Where there is no road, you must make one".
You have walked the uncharted path, the Road of Resistance. The Bridge of Metal is before you. Now the time has come! Forward!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
BABYMETAL declares the beginning of METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III in this land.
A new song has come into our possession. May all the kindred souls here sing and may your METAL souls burn red like a DRAGON rising through the speed of sound and painting the sky red as the proof of life.
"The time of METAL RESISTANCE has come"
We are all alive. We sing because we are alive. We all are still alive. We offer the FOX SIGN because we are still alive. We are all here. BABYMETAL is here. It is your destiny. All of us here will become one. We will become THE ONE.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
Uncharted roads, that is the path of overcoming the past.
Today, rather than yesterday. Tomorrow, rather than today.
Pushing forward through uncharted roads, there is no road for us to turn back to.
[ Road of METAL RESISTANCE ]
---
2015.01.10 - Live at Saitama Super Arena - Legend 2015 ~New Year Fox Festival~ - Prologue
2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction to Road of Resistance (debut performance)
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction to Road of Resistance
---
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III
- Road of Resistance in 2014 -
It was an age of chaos. In 2014, people around the world had lost their metal souls. The Fox God summoned BABYMETAL to go and set the world's metal soul on fire, to make the world one with metal.
And so they set out to foreign lands... The young metal souls traveled across the world overcoming many obstacles crossing borders, overcoming language barriers, moving peoples' hearts and bringing the world together as THE ONE.
After their journey across the Metal Galaxy and establishing so many legends BABYMETAL begins the new Metal Resistance returning again to the Land of the Rising Sun. Now the three metal warriors descend upon this land.
Here the new Metal Resistance begins. No one knows what the future holds. From here you must walk a path that does not exist to challenge the unknown. But as the Fox God taught us,
"Where there is no road, you must make one".
You have walked the uncharted path, the Road of Resistance. The Bridge of Metal is before you. Now the time has come! Forward!
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
BABYMETAL declares the beginning of METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE III in this land.
A new song has come into our possession. May all the kindred souls here sing and may your METAL souls burn red like a DRAGON rising through the speed of sound and painting the sky red as the proof of life.
"The time of METAL RESISTANCE has come"
We are all alive. We sing because we are alive. We all are still alive. We offer the FOX SIGN because we are still alive. We are all here. BABYMETAL is here. It is your destiny. All of us here will become one. We will become THE ONE.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
Uncharted roads, that is the path of overcoming the past.
Today, rather than yesterday. Tomorrow, rather than today.
Pushing forward through uncharted roads, there is no road for us to turn back to.
[ Road of METAL RESISTANCE ]
---
2015.01.10 - Live at Saitama Super Arena - Legend 2015 ~New Year Fox Festival~ - Prologue
2014.11.08 - Live in London (O2 Academy Brixton) - Introduction to Road of Resistance (debut performance)
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction to Road of Resistance
---
Why do people hurt each other?
Who do they hurt them for?
More than ever I do not want to see you cry anymore.
So, let's stand together
In a dream the FOX GOD taught us You should never give up and run the race as hard as possible
In a dream the FOX GOD taught us
WALL OF DEATH
If you show true courage we will show TRUE METAL.
No more bullying, forever.
---
Why do people hurt each other?
Who do they hurt them for?
More than ever I do not want to see you cry anymore.
So, let's stand together
In a dream the FOX GOD taught us You should never give up and run the race as hard as possible
In a dream the FOX GOD taught us
WALL OF DEATH
If you show true courage we will show TRUE METAL.
No more bullying, forever.
---
Why do people hurt each other?
Who do they hurt them for?
More than ever I do not want to see you cry anymore.
So, let's stand together
In a dream the FOX GOD taught us You should never give up and run the race as hard as possible
In a dream the FOX GOD taught us
WALL OF DEATH
If you show true courage we will show TRUE METAL.
No more bullying, forever.
---
SENGOKU WALL OF DEATH
It is an era of civil war. These are chaotic times. An age when rival warlords fight to unite the country.
To save the last flickering metal souls BABYMETAL will fight a battle of steel.
The Fox God calls it "WALL OF DEATH".
The time has come for us to stand up and charge down the uncharted path, for burning red metal souls to unleash a massive Rising Sun.
Time to sing the metal melody, "Whoa Whoa"
We become One.
All for One and One for All to become THE ONE.
The final battle begins now.
---
2015.01.10, 2015.06.21, 2015.12.13 - Live in Japan Trilogy - Saitama Super Arena, Makuhari Messe, Yokohama Arena - Prologue to Road of Resistance
Left side:
- Corey Taylor (Slipknot),
- Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath),
- Dimebag Darrell (Pantera)
Right side:
- Kerry King (Slayer),
- James Hetfield (Metallica),
- Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
---
SENGOKU WALL OF DEATH
It is an era of civil war. These are chaotic times. An age when rival warlords fight to unite the country.
To save the last flickering metal souls BABYMETAL will fight a battle of steel.
The Fox God calls it "WALL OF DEATH".
The time has come for us to stand up and charge down the uncharted path, for burning red metal souls to unleash a massive Rising Sun.
Time to sing the metal melody, "Whoa Whoa"
We become One.
All for One and One for All to become THE ONE.
The final battle begins now.
---
2015.01.10, 2015.06.21, 2015.12.13 - Live in Japan Trilogy - Saitama Super Arena, Makuhari Messe, Yokohama Arena - Prologue to Road of Resistance
Left side:
- Corey Taylor (Slipknot),
- Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath),
- Dimebag Darrell (Pantera)
Right side:
- Kerry King (Slayer),
- James Hetfield (Metallica),
- Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
---
SENGOKU WALL OF DEATH
It is an era of civil war. These are chaotic times. An age when rival warlords fight to unite the country.
To save the last flickering metal souls BABYMETAL will fight a battle of steel.
The Fox God calls it "WALL OF DEATH".
The time has come for us to stand up and charge down the uncharted path, for burning red metal souls to unleash a massive Rising Sun.
Time to sing the metal melody, "Whoa Whoa"
We become One.
All for One and One for All to become THE ONE.
The final battle begins now.
---
2015.01.10, 2015.06.21, 2015.12.13 - Live in Japan Trilogy - Saitama Super Arena, Makuhari Messe, Yokohama Arena - Prologue to Road of Resistance
Left side:
- Corey Taylor (Slipknot),
- Ozzy Osbourne (Black Sabbath),
- Dimebag Darrell (Pantera)
Right side:
- Kerry King (Slayer),
- James Hetfield (Metallica),
- Rob Halford (Judas Priest)
---
The enlarged battle to be top metal has become a battle to get the top of the pyramid.
The battle has become a challenge to push yourself past your own limits.
But the giant magic circle started the clock ticking.
Nobody can stop it.
The battle has reached its second half.
The Fox God is giving new melody.
Go past your limits and try to reach farther than ever!
---
2015.06.21 - Live at Makuhari Messe - Prologue to YAVA!
(Translation by madoxster, american_daimyo, monsterpanda on Reddit)
Notes:
Debut of YAVA!. This only time it had slightly different arrangement.
The enlarged battle to be top metal has become a battle to get the top of the pyramid.
The battle has become a challenge to push yourself past your own limits.
But the giant magic circle started the clock ticking.
Nobody can stop it.
The battle has reached its second half.
The Fox God is giving new melody.
Go past your limits and try to reach farther than ever!
---
2015.06.21 - Live at Makuhari Messe - Prologue to YAVA!
(Translation by madoxster, american_daimyo, monsterpanda on Reddit)
Notes:
Debut of YAVA!. This only time it had slightly different arrangement.
The enlarged battle to be top metal has become a battle to get the top of the pyramid.
The battle has become a challenge to push yourself past your own limits.
But the giant magic circle started the clock ticking.
Nobody can stop it.
The battle has reached its second half.
The Fox God is giving new melody.
Go past your limits and try to reach farther than ever!
---
2015.06.21 - Live at Makuhari Messe - Prologue to YAVA!
(Translation by madoxster, american_daimyo, monsterpanda on Reddit)
Notes:
Debut of YAVA!. This only time it had slightly different arrangement.
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 -
(USA, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, Japan)
< 2nd Studio Album Release - "METAL RESISTANCE" >
2016.04.01
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 kicks off at THE SSE ARENA WEMBLEY!!
2016.04.02 The SSE Arena, Wembley (London, UK)
capacity 12,000
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2016.04.05 Ed Sullivan Theater (New York, USA)
TOKYO DOME - RED NIGHT
2016.09.19 Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 55,000
TOKYO DOME - BLACK NIGHT
2016.09.20 Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 55,000
Support for Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Tour
2016.05.12-12.18 (UK)
Support for Metallica WorldWired Tour
2017.01.11 (Seoul, South Korea)
Support for Guns N' Roses Japan Tour
2017.01.21-29 (Japan)
Support for Red Hot Chili Peppers North American Tour
2017.04.12-29 (USA)
Support for Korn US Tour
2017.06.18-25 (USA)
BABYMETAL US TOUR 2017 SPECIAL HEADLINE SHOW IN LA
2017.06.16 Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Live debut of From Dusk Till Dawn
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 -
(USA, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, Japan)
< 2nd Studio Album Release - "METAL RESISTANCE" >
2016.04.01
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 kicks off at THE SSE ARENA WEMBLEY!!
2016.04.02 The SSE Arena, Wembley (London, UK)
capacity 12,000
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2016.04.05 Ed Sullivan Theater (New York, USA)
TOKYO DOME - RED NIGHT
2016.09.19 Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 55,000
TOKYO DOME - BLACK NIGHT
2016.09.20 Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 55,000
Support for Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Tour
2016.05.12-12.18 (UK)
Support for Metallica WorldWired Tour
2017.01.11 (Seoul, South Korea)
Support for Guns N' Roses Japan Tour
2017.01.21-29 (Japan)
Support for Red Hot Chili Peppers North American Tour
2017.04.12-29 (USA)
Support for Korn US Tour
2017.06.18-25 (USA)
BABYMETAL US TOUR 2017 SPECIAL HEADLINE SHOW IN LA
2017.06.16 Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Live debut of From Dusk Till Dawn
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 -
(USA, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, Germany, UK, France, Japan)
< 2nd Studio Album Release - "METAL RESISTANCE" >
2016.04.01
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2016 kicks off at THE SSE ARENA WEMBLEY!!
2016.04.02 The SSE Arena, Wembley (London, UK)
capacity 12,000
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2016.04.05 Ed Sullivan Theater (New York, USA)
TOKYO DOME - RED NIGHT
2016.09.19 Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 55,000
TOKYO DOME - BLACK NIGHT
2016.09.20 Tokyo Dome (Bunkyo, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity 55,000
Support for Red Hot Chili Peppers UK Tour
2016.05.12-12.18 (UK)
Support for Metallica WorldWired Tour
2017.01.11 (Seoul, South Korea)
Support for Guns N' Roses Japan Tour
2017.01.21-29 (Japan)
Support for Red Hot Chili Peppers North American Tour
2017.04.12-29 (USA)
Support for Korn US Tour
2017.06.18-25 (USA)
BABYMETAL US TOUR 2017 SPECIAL HEADLINE SHOW IN LA
2017.06.16 Hollywood Palladium (Los Angeles, California, USA)
Live debut of From Dusk Till Dawn
---
- METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE IV -
April 1st - "FOX DAY" New album worldwide release - 4.1 FOX DAY Wembley Arena - "Fox Festival" - 4.2
- BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 - All METAL roads lead to Japan BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 tour final in Japan TOKYO DOME
Thank you for supporting us. See you in 2016
May The FOX GOD be with BABYMETAL and THE ONE
---
Announcements after the concert at Yokohama Arena 2015
---
- METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE IV -
April 1st - "FOX DAY" New album worldwide release - 4.1 FOX DAY Wembley Arena - "Fox Festival" - 4.2
- BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 - All METAL roads lead to Japan BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 tour final in Japan TOKYO DOME
Thank you for supporting us. See you in 2016
May The FOX GOD be with BABYMETAL and THE ONE
---
Announcements after the concert at Yokohama Arena 2015
---
- METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE IV -
April 1st - "FOX DAY" New album worldwide release - 4.1 FOX DAY Wembley Arena - "Fox Festival" - 4.2
- BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 - All METAL roads lead to Japan BABYMETAL World Tour 2016 tour final in Japan TOKYO DOME
Thank you for supporting us. See you in 2016
May The FOX GOD be with BABYMETAL and THE ONE
---
Announcements after the concert at Yokohama Arena 2015
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV - REINCARNATION
A long time ago in a HEAVY METAL galaxy far, far away....
The Spirit of HEAVY METAL, The Destinies were chosen by the FOX GOD, summoned by the fox magic circle and a yet to be discovered and unknown future was unraveled.
The Spirit of HEAVY METAL traversed across the World, rose above language barriers, went beyond generations and created countless legends.
Life and Death, Beginnings and ends, in this infinite loop, the spirit goes on living.
But there is only one path left for BABYMETAL. And that is the path to let go of their past selves.
When the fox magic circle summons, even death has no power over the Reincarnation of BABYMETAL.
Now is the time for the Metal Resistance with BABYMETAL
---
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV - REINCARNATION
A long time ago in a HEAVY METAL galaxy far, far away....
The Spirit of HEAVY METAL, The Destinies were chosen by the FOX GOD, summoned by the fox magic circle and a yet to be discovered and unknown future was unraveled.
The Spirit of HEAVY METAL traversed across the World, rose above language barriers, went beyond generations and created countless legends.
Life and Death, Beginnings and ends, in this infinite loop, the spirit goes on living.
But there is only one path left for BABYMETAL. And that is the path to let go of their past selves.
When the fox magic circle summons, even death has no power over the Reincarnation of BABYMETAL.
Now is the time for the Metal Resistance with BABYMETAL
---
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV - REINCARNATION
A long time ago in a HEAVY METAL galaxy far, far away....
The Spirit of HEAVY METAL, The Destinies were chosen by the FOX GOD, summoned by the fox magic circle and a yet to be discovered and unknown future was unraveled.
The Spirit of HEAVY METAL traversed across the World, rose above language barriers, went beyond generations and created countless legends.
Life and Death, Beginnings and ends, in this infinite loop, the spirit goes on living.
But there is only one path left for BABYMETAL. And that is the path to let go of their past selves.
When the fox magic circle summons, even death has no power over the Reincarnation of BABYMETAL.
Now is the time for the Metal Resistance with BABYMETAL
---
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction
---
YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL are pulled into the Dark Side by DEATH VADER.
The time for begging for this and that has ended.
By the supreme power of the "4"th the two are finally awaken. An Awakening provoked by the Dark Side and the Light Side.
Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident.
Good-bye, father. We will never ask you for a favor again.
May the 4th be with you.
This is the start of a new Story.
EPISODE 4 for BLACK BABYMETAL
---
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction to Song 4
Notes:
This is one of many references to Star Wars in BABYMETAL lore: DEATH VADER is obviously Darth Vader, the main antagonist of the first movies. The Jedi, who followed the Light side of the Force confronted the Sith, who chose the Dark side. The power of the Dark side is seductive and some of the Jedi could be corrupted by the lure of it.
One of the movies is called Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. Also, one of the concerts in 2019 was named "BABYMETAL Awakens - The Sun Also Rises". Metal Resistance has Episodes I, II, III, IV just like the movies.
"Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident" - is a direct quote of Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
The girls were asking for dad's favor in the song Onedari Daisakusen.
"May the Fourth be with you", a variant of the popular Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you". Also the Star Wars day is celebrated on the 4th of May.
YUI and MOA are holding lightsabers, bent in shape of 4. Also the girls were holding red glowing sabers right at the beginning of BABYMETAL DEATH at Budokan 1:30
---
YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL are pulled into the Dark Side by DEATH VADER.
The time for begging for this and that has ended.
By the supreme power of the "4"th the two are finally awaken. An Awakening provoked by the Dark Side and the Light Side.
Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident.
Good-bye, father. We will never ask you for a favor again.
May the 4th be with you.
This is the start of a new Story.
EPISODE 4 for BLACK BABYMETAL
---
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction to Song 4
Notes:
This is one of many references to Star Wars in BABYMETAL lore: DEATH VADER is obviously Darth Vader, the main antagonist of the first movies. The Jedi, who followed the Light side of the Force confronted the Sith, who chose the Dark side. The power of the Dark side is seductive and some of the Jedi could be corrupted by the lure of it.
One of the movies is called Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. Also, one of the concerts in 2019 was named "BABYMETAL Awakens - The Sun Also Rises". Metal Resistance has Episodes I, II, III, IV just like the movies.
"Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident" - is a direct quote of Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
The girls were asking for dad's favor in the song Onedari Daisakusen.
"May the Fourth be with you", a variant of the popular Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you". Also the Star Wars day is celebrated on the 4th of May.
YUI and MOA are holding lightsabers, bent in shape of 4. Also the girls were holding red glowing sabers right at the beginning of BABYMETAL DEATH at Budokan 1:30
---
YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL are pulled into the Dark Side by DEATH VADER.
The time for begging for this and that has ended.
By the supreme power of the "4"th the two are finally awaken. An Awakening provoked by the Dark Side and the Light Side.
Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident.
Good-bye, father. We will never ask you for a favor again.
May the 4th be with you.
This is the start of a new Story.
EPISODE 4 for BLACK BABYMETAL
---
2016.04.02 - Live at Wembley - Introduction to Song 4
Notes:
This is one of many references to Star Wars in BABYMETAL lore: DEATH VADER is obviously Darth Vader, the main antagonist of the first movies. The Jedi, who followed the Light side of the Force confronted the Sith, who chose the Dark side. The power of the Dark side is seductive and some of the Jedi could be corrupted by the lure of it.
One of the movies is called Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens. Also, one of the concerts in 2019 was named "BABYMETAL Awakens - The Sun Also Rises". Metal Resistance has Episodes I, II, III, IV just like the movies.
"Our meeting was not a coincidence. Nothing happens by accident" - is a direct quote of Qui-Gon Jinn from Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
The girls were asking for dad's favor in the song Onedari Daisakusen.
"May the Fourth be with you", a variant of the popular Star Wars catchphrase "May the Force be with you". Also the Star Wars day is celebrated on the 4th of May.
YUI and MOA are holding lightsabers, bent in shape of 4. Also the girls were holding red glowing sabers right at the beginning of BABYMETAL DEATH at Budokan 1:30
---
In the summer of 2016, the colossal living existence known as the 'Incarnation of God' evolved into its 4th form. Releasing crimson red flames as it pushed its way through uncharted paths to Tokyo.
BABYMETAL pushed through the uncharted paths of "METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV" to descend here, at the pinnacle of the pyramid of TRILOGY, the Tokyo Dome where the greatest final battle in history will take place.
In the end ... DOOMSDAY is coming
110,000 Metal Spirits from across the world will transform into a powerful light as they make their way to EL. DO. RA. DO to create a new LEGEND. The time has come to transcend generations, borders, time and space, the moment for us to become THE ONE.
A new LEGEND is about to begin.
---
2016.09.19 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Red Night - Introduction to Road of Resistance
Notes:
This is a reference to Godzilla. Unlike the original, it has ears and tail of a fox.
The capacity of Tokyo Dome is 55,000 people. BABYMETAL gave two concerts in two days. All tickets were sold out in 2 days.
---
In the summer of 2016, the colossal living existence known as the 'Incarnation of God' evolved into its 4th form. Releasing crimson red flames as it pushed its way through uncharted paths to Tokyo.
BABYMETAL pushed through the uncharted paths of "METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV" to descend here, at the pinnacle of the pyramid of TRILOGY, the Tokyo Dome where the greatest final battle in history will take place.
In the end ... DOOMSDAY is coming
110,000 Metal Spirits from across the world will transform into a powerful light as they make their way to EL. DO. RA. DO to create a new LEGEND. The time has come to transcend generations, borders, time and space, the moment for us to become THE ONE.
A new LEGEND is about to begin.
---
2016.09.19 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Red Night - Introduction to Road of Resistance
Notes:
This is a reference to Godzilla. Unlike the original, it has ears and tail of a fox.
The capacity of Tokyo Dome is 55,000 people. BABYMETAL gave two concerts in two days. All tickets were sold out in 2 days.
---
In the summer of 2016, the colossal living existence known as the 'Incarnation of God' evolved into its 4th form. Releasing crimson red flames as it pushed its way through uncharted paths to Tokyo.
BABYMETAL pushed through the uncharted paths of "METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IV" to descend here, at the pinnacle of the pyramid of TRILOGY, the Tokyo Dome where the greatest final battle in history will take place.
In the end ... DOOMSDAY is coming
110,000 Metal Spirits from across the world will transform into a powerful light as they make their way to EL. DO. RA. DO to create a new LEGEND. The time has come to transcend generations, borders, time and space, the moment for us to become THE ONE.
A new LEGEND is about to begin.
---
2016.09.19 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Red Night - Introduction to Road of Resistance
Notes:
This is a reference to Godzilla. Unlike the original, it has ears and tail of a fox.
The capacity of Tokyo Dome is 55,000 people. BABYMETAL gave two concerts in two days. All tickets were sold out in 2 days.
---
The all-powerful light and THE ONE sailed towards EL. DO. RA. DO aboard the Metal Ark in an attempt to trigger the final countdown. Let the preparation begin.
To all of you here. Do you have your neck brace on? Without your neck brace you will lose your light and your passage aboard the Metal Ark destined to EL. DO. RA. DO.
No matter how treacherous this journey may be for THE ONE
No one can stop our Tales. No matter what your Destiny may be.
---
2016.09.19 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Red Night - Introduction to Tales of The Destinies
---
The all-powerful light and THE ONE sailed towards EL. DO. RA. DO aboard the Metal Ark in an attempt to trigger the final countdown. Let the preparation begin.
To all of you here. Do you have your neck brace on? Without your neck brace you will lose your light and your passage aboard the Metal Ark destined to EL. DO. RA. DO.
No matter how treacherous this journey may be for THE ONE
No one can stop our Tales. No matter what your Destiny may be.
---
2016.09.19 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Red Night - Introduction to Tales of The Destinies
---
The all-powerful light and THE ONE sailed towards EL. DO. RA. DO aboard the Metal Ark in an attempt to trigger the final countdown. Let the preparation begin.
To all of you here. Do you have your neck brace on? Without your neck brace you will lose your light and your passage aboard the Metal Ark destined to EL. DO. RA. DO.
No matter how treacherous this journey may be for THE ONE
No one can stop our Tales. No matter what your Destiny may be.
---
2016.09.19 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Red Night - Introduction to Tales of The Destinies
---
Anger is a beast that hardens with time and transforms into a mighty flame that engulfs everything in this world.
The Gods suppress the anger which humans so dearly embrace, sinking it deep into the depth of their hearts, sealing it.
Alas, with the power of A-KIBA the seal is broken, and once again the flames flare up to burn this World.
Burn! Burn! The anger hidden in your heart!
Fight! Fight!
Scream and let out your Anger!
---
2016.09.20 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Black Night - Introduction to Sis. Anger
---
Notes:
Words spoken at the beginning of Sis. Anger:
“I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder…” - Quote from the Bible - Revelation 6:1
"St. Anger" is Metallica's song and album
Anger is a beast that hardens with time and transforms into a mighty flame that engulfs everything in this world.
The Gods suppress the anger which humans so dearly embrace, sinking it deep into the depth of their hearts, sealing it.
Alas, with the power of A-KIBA the seal is broken, and once again the flames flare up to burn this World.
Burn! Burn! The anger hidden in your heart!
Fight! Fight!
Scream and let out your Anger!
---
2016.09.20 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Black Night - Introduction to Sis. Anger
---
Notes:
Words spoken at the beginning of Sis. Anger:
“I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder…” - Quote from the Bible - Revelation 6:1
"St. Anger" is Metallica's song and album
Anger is a beast that hardens with time and transforms into a mighty flame that engulfs everything in this world.
The Gods suppress the anger which humans so dearly embrace, sinking it deep into the depth of their hearts, sealing it.
Alas, with the power of A-KIBA the seal is broken, and once again the flames flare up to burn this World.
Burn! Burn! The anger hidden in your heart!
Fight! Fight!
Scream and let out your Anger!
---
2016.09.20 - Live at Tokyo Dome - Black Night - Introduction to Sis. Anger
---
Notes:
Words spoken at the beginning of Sis. Anger:
“I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder…” - Quote from the Bible - Revelation 6:1
"St. Anger" is Metallica's song and album
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE V
～The Five Fox Festival in Japan～
BLACK FOX FESTIVAL - males only
2017.07.18 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
RED FOX FESTIVAL - females only
2017.07.19 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
GOLD FOX FESTIVAL - teenagers only
2017.07.20 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
SILVER FOX FESTIVAL - elementary school children & 60+ only
2017.07.20 Zepp DiverCity (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
WHITE FOX FESTIVAL - dress code: corpse paint
2017.07.26 Zepp DiverCity (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
SUMMER SONIC
2017.08.19-20 (Osaka - day 1, Tokyo - day 2, Japan)
BIG FOX FESTIVAL
2017.09.26-27 (Saitama Super Arena)
capacity 16～20,000 x 2 nights
BIG FOX FESTIVAL
2017.10.14-15 (Osaka-Jō Hall)
capacity 16,000 x 2 nights
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE V
～The Five Fox Festival in Japan～
BLACK FOX FESTIVAL - males only
2017.07.18 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
RED FOX FESTIVAL - females only
2017.07.19 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
GOLD FOX FESTIVAL - teenagers only
2017.07.20 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
SILVER FOX FESTIVAL - elementary school children & 60+ only
2017.07.20 Zepp DiverCity (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
WHITE FOX FESTIVAL - dress code: corpse paint
2017.07.26 Zepp DiverCity (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
SUMMER SONIC
2017.08.19-20 (Osaka - day 1, Tokyo - day 2, Japan)
BIG FOX FESTIVAL
2017.09.26-27 (Saitama Super Arena)
capacity 16～20,000 x 2 nights
BIG FOX FESTIVAL
2017.10.14-15 (Osaka-Jō Hall)
capacity 16,000 x 2 nights
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE V
～The Five Fox Festival in Japan～
BLACK FOX FESTIVAL - males only
2017.07.18 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
RED FOX FESTIVAL - females only
2017.07.19 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
GOLD FOX FESTIVAL - teenagers only
2017.07.20 Akasaka BLITZ (Minato, Tōkyō, Japan)
SILVER FOX FESTIVAL - elementary school children & 60+ only
2017.07.20 Zepp DiverCity (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
WHITE FOX FESTIVAL - dress code: corpse paint
2017.07.26 Zepp DiverCity (Kōtō, Tōkyō, Japan)
SUMMER SONIC
2017.08.19-20 (Osaka - day 1, Tokyo - day 2, Japan)
BIG FOX FESTIVAL
2017.09.26-27 (Saitama Super Arena)
capacity 16～20,000 x 2 nights
BIG FOX FESTIVAL
2017.10.14-15 (Osaka-Jō Hall)
capacity 16,000 x 2 nights
---
As Metal Resistance Chapter 5 began, the Fox God unleashed 5 metal souls which was passed down to 5 foxes.
The 5 foxes eventually were to become "The Chosen Five" and this summer, the 5 colors of the Fox Flames gathered to burn in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Tonight, the 5 different colors of the Fox Flames will collectively transform into a Big Fox Fire and will light our metal spirits on fire.
[- BLACK FOX FESTIVAL - MALES ONLY -] The roar of the METAL HEADS echoing in pitch darkness...
[- RED FOX FESTIVAL - FEMALES ONLY -] The magnificent dance of the red MEGITSUNE knights...
[- GOLD FOX FESTIVAL - TEENAGERS ONLY -] The breath of fresh air of the GOLDEN FOXES who have traveled from El Dorado...
[- SILVER FOX FESTIVAL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN & 60 AND UP -] The STAY METAL population who go beyond generations and wander the metal galaxies...
[- WHITE FOX FESTIVAL - DRESS CODE: CORPSE PAINT -] The WHITE FOX WALKERS and their immortal spirits who have regained their true form...
As each of these 5 colors of the Fox Flames gather, we can finally become THE ONE.
---
2017.09.26 - Big Fox Festival - Introduction
---
As Metal Resistance Chapter 5 began, the Fox God unleashed 5 metal souls which was passed down to 5 foxes.
The 5 foxes eventually were to become "The Chosen Five" and this summer, the 5 colors of the Fox Flames gathered to burn in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Tonight, the 5 different colors of the Fox Flames will collectively transform into a Big Fox Fire and will light our metal spirits on fire.
[- BLACK FOX FESTIVAL - MALES ONLY -] The roar of the METAL HEADS echoing in pitch darkness...
[- RED FOX FESTIVAL - FEMALES ONLY -] The magnificent dance of the red MEGITSUNE knights...
[- GOLD FOX FESTIVAL - TEENAGERS ONLY -] The breath of fresh air of the GOLDEN FOXES who have traveled from El Dorado...
[- SILVER FOX FESTIVAL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN & 60 AND UP -] The STAY METAL population who go beyond generations and wander the metal galaxies...
[- WHITE FOX FESTIVAL - DRESS CODE: CORPSE PAINT -] The WHITE FOX WALKERS and their immortal spirits who have regained their true form...
As each of these 5 colors of the Fox Flames gather, we can finally become THE ONE.
---
2017.09.26 - Big Fox Festival - Introduction
---
As Metal Resistance Chapter 5 began, the Fox God unleashed 5 metal souls which was passed down to 5 foxes.
The 5 foxes eventually were to become "The Chosen Five" and this summer, the 5 colors of the Fox Flames gathered to burn in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Tonight, the 5 different colors of the Fox Flames will collectively transform into a Big Fox Fire and will light our metal spirits on fire.
[- BLACK FOX FESTIVAL - MALES ONLY -] The roar of the METAL HEADS echoing in pitch darkness...
[- RED FOX FESTIVAL - FEMALES ONLY -] The magnificent dance of the red MEGITSUNE knights...
[- GOLD FOX FESTIVAL - TEENAGERS ONLY -] The breath of fresh air of the GOLDEN FOXES who have traveled from El Dorado...
[- SILVER FOX FESTIVAL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN & 60 AND UP -] The STAY METAL population who go beyond generations and wander the metal galaxies...
[- WHITE FOX FESTIVAL - DRESS CODE: CORPSE PAINT -] The WHITE FOX WALKERS and their immortal spirits who have regained their true form...
As each of these 5 colors of the Fox Flames gather, we can finally become THE ONE.
---
2017.09.26 - Big Fox Festival - Introduction
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VI
LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX -
2017.12.02-03 Hiroshima Green Arena (Naka, Hiroshima, Japan)
capacity 7,000 x 2 nights
No YUIMETAL from here on; all Black Babymetal songs performed by Moa.
First performance in Hiroshima (Su's birthplace).
Debuted "IN THE NAME OF".
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VI
LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX -
2017.12.02-03 Hiroshima Green Arena (Naka, Hiroshima, Japan)
capacity 7,000 x 2 nights
No YUIMETAL from here on; all Black Babymetal songs performed by Moa.
First performance in Hiroshima (Su's birthplace).
Debuted "IN THE NAME OF".
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VI
LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX -
2017.12.02-03 Hiroshima Green Arena (Naka, Hiroshima, Japan)
capacity 7,000 x 2 nights
No YUIMETAL from here on; all Black Babymetal songs performed by Moa.
First performance in Hiroshima (Su's birthplace).
Debuted "IN THE NAME OF".
---
is this the beginning? or the end?
A NEW LEGEND has arrived with light.
[ THE MESSIAH'S LIGHT ]
Light was a gift blessed from the Heavens. And this secret gift gave people the spirit to live and enjoy the life they were given. The secret hope of light from the Heavens gave people the reason to live and was principal to marking the start of a NEW LEGEND.
But DOOMSDAY had arrived.
Long time ago the world was last lit with the light of hope which in an instant transformed into a world of darkness after a beam of light had appeared. People called this new light Despair. With the world in full despair the people lost all of their inner light and all hope to live. As hope turned into despair, what kind of fate awaits?
As some time had passed, are we now into the year "2 0 X X", a bright beam of light appears again and lit this dark world that was in full despair. This bright beam of light was neither light of hope nor the light of despair but rather a different kind of light.
A three-eyed fox named PROPHET OF THE FOX GOD once said, "When THE FOX EYE sheds light on the world, a NEW GODDESS shall descend." This NEW GODDESS shall appear at that Holy Land and become the next MESSIAH in order to lead the Golden Generation.
And with the advent of a new era, and to mark the profound beginning of a NEW LEGEND, a NEW GODDESS was to descend upon this profound occasion in order to give light to this world that was devoured by darkness.
[ METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VI - APOCRYPHA - LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX - ]
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ DESPAIR ]
The bright beam of light that wiped all light from the world also ceased people's light of hope. The skies turned dark and endless rain fell upon the people who had lost all of their light and hope.
But endless rain doesn't exist. And the people hope of black skies to clear out so the heavens can restore the light that had been lost. They hope to discover that there's happiness at the end of sorrow and they pray for light of hope to return to them.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ IN THE NAME OF ]
Virtue and vice. Light and darkness. Life and death. All of these are opposites but at the same time they are all interrelated.
Torn between hope and despair the people eagerly long and wait for a NEW MESSIAH. And when all three of these desires combine into a force called trinity, the world becomes engulfed by an enormous rain. Arrived in that enormous rain, the MESSIAH chooses her death in exchange and becomes the light with a difference who is guided up into the dark skies.
Receiving a new life, in order to shed a new light upon the world, the NEW GODDESS rises again, harder and stronger.
---
2017.12.02 - Legend S: Baptism XX - Introduction, prologue to "No Rain No Rainbow", prologue to "BABYMETAL DEATH"
Kamishibai transcribed by jabberwokk from Reddit
Notes by jabberwokk:
[After the introduction] comes that astonishing procession through the arena with Su-Metal atop the moving fox head circle stage, as the NEW GODDESS, and at the culmination she raises her XX staff, making the three eyes of the fox heads glow red, then touches it to the ground, causing the third eyes to radiate beams of light, and moves the staff again to light the third eye all the fox masks worn by all THE ONE in attendance, "In order to give light to this world that was devoured by darkness."
---
Notes:
"endless rain doesn't exist" - Endless Rain does actually exist 🙂 It is a song by X Japan, which was in some ways an inspiration for No Rain No Rainbow. Kobametal is a big fan of X Japan.
---
is this the beginning? or the end?
A NEW LEGEND has arrived with light.
[ THE MESSIAH'S LIGHT ]
Light was a gift blessed from the Heavens. And this secret gift gave people the spirit to live and enjoy the life they were given. The secret hope of light from the Heavens gave people the reason to live and was principal to marking the start of a NEW LEGEND.
But DOOMSDAY had arrived.
Long time ago the world was last lit with the light of hope which in an instant transformed into a world of darkness after a beam of light had appeared. People called this new light Despair. With the world in full despair the people lost all of their inner light and all hope to live. As hope turned into despair, what kind of fate awaits?
As some time had passed, are we now into the year "2 0 X X", a bright beam of light appears again and lit this dark world that was in full despair. This bright beam of light was neither light of hope nor the light of despair but rather a different kind of light.
A three-eyed fox named PROPHET OF THE FOX GOD once said, "When THE FOX EYE sheds light on the world, a NEW GODDESS shall descend." This NEW GODDESS shall appear at that Holy Land and become the next MESSIAH in order to lead the Golden Generation.
And with the advent of a new era, and to mark the profound beginning of a NEW LEGEND, a NEW GODDESS was to descend upon this profound occasion in order to give light to this world that was devoured by darkness.
[ METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VI - APOCRYPHA - LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX - ]
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ DESPAIR ]
The bright beam of light that wiped all light from the world also ceased people's light of hope. The skies turned dark and endless rain fell upon the people who had lost all of their light and hope.
But endless rain doesn't exist. And the people hope of black skies to clear out so the heavens can restore the light that had been lost. They hope to discover that there's happiness at the end of sorrow and they pray for light of hope to return to them.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ IN THE NAME OF ]
Virtue and vice. Light and darkness. Life and death. All of these are opposites but at the same time they are all interrelated.
Torn between hope and despair the people eagerly long and wait for a NEW MESSIAH. And when all three of these desires combine into a force called trinity, the world becomes engulfed by an enormous rain. Arrived in that enormous rain, the MESSIAH chooses her death in exchange and becomes the light with a difference who is guided up into the dark skies.
Receiving a new life, in order to shed a new light upon the world, the NEW GODDESS rises again, harder and stronger.
---
2017.12.02 - Legend S: Baptism XX - Introduction, prologue to "No Rain No Rainbow", prologue to "BABYMETAL DEATH"
Kamishibai transcribed by jabberwokk from Reddit
Notes by jabberwokk:
[After the introduction] comes that astonishing procession through the arena with Su-Metal atop the moving fox head circle stage, as the NEW GODDESS, and at the culmination she raises her XX staff, making the three eyes of the fox heads glow red, then touches it to the ground, causing the third eyes to radiate beams of light, and moves the staff again to light the third eye all the fox masks worn by all THE ONE in attendance, "In order to give light to this world that was devoured by darkness."
---
Notes:
"endless rain doesn't exist" - Endless Rain does actually exist 🙂 It is a song by X Japan, which was in some ways an inspiration for No Rain No Rainbow. Kobametal is a big fan of X Japan.
---
is this the beginning? or the end?
A NEW LEGEND has arrived with light.
[ THE MESSIAH'S LIGHT ]
Light was a gift blessed from the Heavens. And this secret gift gave people the spirit to live and enjoy the life they were given. The secret hope of light from the Heavens gave people the reason to live and was principal to marking the start of a NEW LEGEND.
But DOOMSDAY had arrived.
Long time ago the world was last lit with the light of hope which in an instant transformed into a world of darkness after a beam of light had appeared. People called this new light Despair. With the world in full despair the people lost all of their inner light and all hope to live. As hope turned into despair, what kind of fate awaits?
As some time had passed, are we now into the year "2 0 X X", a bright beam of light appears again and lit this dark world that was in full despair. This bright beam of light was neither light of hope nor the light of despair but rather a different kind of light.
A three-eyed fox named PROPHET OF THE FOX GOD once said, "When THE FOX EYE sheds light on the world, a NEW GODDESS shall descend." This NEW GODDESS shall appear at that Holy Land and become the next MESSIAH in order to lead the Golden Generation.
And with the advent of a new era, and to mark the profound beginning of a NEW LEGEND, a NEW GODDESS was to descend upon this profound occasion in order to give light to this world that was devoured by darkness.
[ METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VI - APOCRYPHA - LEGEND - S - BAPTISM XX - ]
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ DESPAIR ]
The bright beam of light that wiped all light from the world also ceased people's light of hope. The skies turned dark and endless rain fell upon the people who had lost all of their light and hope.
But endless rain doesn't exist. And the people hope of black skies to clear out so the heavens can restore the light that had been lost. They hope to discover that there's happiness at the end of sorrow and they pray for light of hope to return to them.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ IN THE NAME OF ]
Virtue and vice. Light and darkness. Life and death. All of these are opposites but at the same time they are all interrelated.
Torn between hope and despair the people eagerly long and wait for a NEW MESSIAH. And when all three of these desires combine into a force called trinity, the world becomes engulfed by an enormous rain. Arrived in that enormous rain, the MESSIAH chooses her death in exchange and becomes the light with a difference who is guided up into the dark skies.
Receiving a new life, in order to shed a new light upon the world, the NEW GODDESS rises again, harder and stronger.
---
2017.12.02 - Legend S: Baptism XX - Introduction, prologue to "No Rain No Rainbow", prologue to "BABYMETAL DEATH"
Kamishibai transcribed by jabberwokk from Reddit
Notes by jabberwokk:
[After the introduction] comes that astonishing procession through the arena with Su-Metal atop the moving fox head circle stage, as the NEW GODDESS, and at the culmination she raises her XX staff, making the three eyes of the fox heads glow red, then touches it to the ground, causing the third eyes to radiate beams of light, and moves the staff again to light the third eye all the fox masks worn by all THE ONE in attendance, "In order to give light to this world that was devoured by darkness."
---
Notes:
"endless rain doesn't exist" - Endless Rain does actually exist 🙂 It is a song by X Japan, which was in some ways an inspiration for No Rain No Rainbow. Kobametal is a big fan of X Japan.
---
This light and hope exist in the world full of despair. Carrying all of the people's desires upon her shoulders, the MESSIAH, wrapped in flames, turned into a new beam of light as she was guided up into the stars. The MESSIAH, who ascended into the heavens, became the only shining entity as the stars were still dark from being engulfed by despair.
And then a miracle occurred.
Ascending into the heavens the MESSIAH reincarnated into a NEW GODDESS and used her singing ability to express all of the people's desires and unleashed them into the night skies. The MESSIAH's song turned into a myriad of stars and the small shining lights fell upon the people. These turned out to be the light of hope the people had last lost.
The light of hope that the people have regained shined through THE FOX EYE and when these lights evolved into one massive light the world became THE ONE.
Why did the MESSIAH continue to sing? As the chosen one, it is God's will: Her destiny, her fate, and also her mission. To prevent the people from losing the light of hope again, the MESSIAH continues to sing in order to consistently provide light for people. Just like a small aogiri leaf gradually growing to become a big leaf.
An arrival of the NEW MESSIAH marks the advent of a new era and the profound beginning of a NEW LEGEND. Countless small stars shining in the dark night turn this world into gold. And similar to that, the NEW MESSIAH becomes the guiding light that leads the fresh Golden Generation into a bright new future. A NEW LEGEND starts here.
---
2017.12.02 - Legend S: Baptism XX - prologue to THE ONE
Kamishibai transcribed by jabberwokk from Reddit
---
This light and hope exist in the world full of despair. Carrying all of the people's desires upon her shoulders, the MESSIAH, wrapped in flames, turned into a new beam of light as she was guided up into the stars. The MESSIAH, who ascended into the heavens, became the only shining entity as the stars were still dark from being engulfed by despair.
And then a miracle occurred.
Ascending into the heavens the MESSIAH reincarnated into a NEW GODDESS and used her singing ability to express all of the people's desires and unleashed them into the night skies. The MESSIAH's song turned into a myriad of stars and the small shining lights fell upon the people. These turned out to be the light of hope the people had last lost.
The light of hope that the people have regained shined through THE FOX EYE and when these lights evolved into one massive light the world became THE ONE.
Why did the MESSIAH continue to sing? As the chosen one, it is God's will: Her destiny, her fate, and also her mission. To prevent the people from losing the light of hope again, the MESSIAH continues to sing in order to consistently provide light for people. Just like a small aogiri leaf gradually growing to become a big leaf.
An arrival of the NEW MESSIAH marks the advent of a new era and the profound beginning of a NEW LEGEND. Countless small stars shining in the dark night turn this world into gold. And similar to that, the NEW MESSIAH becomes the guiding light that leads the fresh Golden Generation into a bright new future. A NEW LEGEND starts here.
---
2017.12.02 - Legend S: Baptism XX - prologue to THE ONE
Kamishibai transcribed by jabberwokk from Reddit
---
This light and hope exist in the world full of despair. Carrying all of the people's desires upon her shoulders, the MESSIAH, wrapped in flames, turned into a new beam of light as she was guided up into the stars. The MESSIAH, who ascended into the heavens, became the only shining entity as the stars were still dark from being engulfed by despair.
And then a miracle occurred.
Ascending into the heavens the MESSIAH reincarnated into a NEW GODDESS and used her singing ability to express all of the people's desires and unleashed them into the night skies. The MESSIAH's song turned into a myriad of stars and the small shining lights fell upon the people. These turned out to be the light of hope the people had last lost.
The light of hope that the people have regained shined through THE FOX EYE and when these lights evolved into one massive light the world became THE ONE.
Why did the MESSIAH continue to sing? As the chosen one, it is God's will: Her destiny, her fate, and also her mission. To prevent the people from losing the light of hope again, the MESSIAH continues to sing in order to consistently provide light for people. Just like a small aogiri leaf gradually growing to become a big leaf.
An arrival of the NEW MESSIAH marks the advent of a new era and the profound beginning of a NEW LEGEND. Countless small stars shining in the dark night turn this world into gold. And similar to that, the NEW MESSIAH becomes the guiding light that leads the fresh Golden Generation into a bright new future. A NEW LEGEND starts here.
---
2017.12.02 - Legend S: Baptism XX - prologue to THE ONE
Kamishibai transcribed by jabberwokk from Reddit
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VII
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 -
(USA, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, UK, Japan, Singapore, Australia)
< Digital Single Release - "Distortion" >
Rock on the Range
2018.05.20 MAPFRE Stadium [ZIPPO ENCORE STAGE] (Columbus, Ohio, USA)
Rock am Ring
2018.06.01 Nürburgring [BECK'S CRATER STAGE] (Nürburg, Germany)
Download Festival UK 2018
2018.06.09 Donington Park [ZIPPO ENCORE STAGE] (Leicestershire, UK)
< Digital Single Release - "Starlight" >
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 in JAPAN EXTRA SHOW “DARK NIGHT CARNIVAL”
2018.10.28 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 20,000
special guests: Sabaton and Galactic Empire
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VII
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 -
(USA, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, UK, Japan, Singapore, Australia)
< Digital Single Release - "Distortion" >
Rock on the Range
2018.05.20 MAPFRE Stadium [ZIPPO ENCORE STAGE] (Columbus, Ohio, USA)
Rock am Ring
2018.06.01 Nürburgring [BECK'S CRATER STAGE] (Nürburg, Germany)
Download Festival UK 2018
2018.06.09 Donington Park [ZIPPO ENCORE STAGE] (Leicestershire, UK)
< Digital Single Release - "Starlight" >
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 in JAPAN EXTRA SHOW “DARK NIGHT CARNIVAL”
2018.10.28 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 20,000
special guests: Sabaton and Galactic Empire
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VII
- BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 -
(USA, Germany, Austria, Netherlands, UK, Japan, Singapore, Australia)
< Digital Single Release - "Distortion" >
Rock on the Range
2018.05.20 MAPFRE Stadium [ZIPPO ENCORE STAGE] (Columbus, Ohio, USA)
Rock am Ring
2018.06.01 Nürburgring [BECK'S CRATER STAGE] (Nürburg, Germany)
Download Festival UK 2018
2018.06.09 Donington Park [ZIPPO ENCORE STAGE] (Leicestershire, UK)
< Digital Single Release - "Starlight" >
BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 in JAPAN EXTRA SHOW “DARK NIGHT CARNIVAL”
2018.10.28 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 20,000
special guests: Sabaton and Galactic Empire
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VII - APOCRYPHA - THE CHOSEN SEVEN
Light and darkness... Both are considered to be opposites but at the same time, one cannot exist without the other. METAL RESISTANCE was the same way, just like a Canon and Apocrypha.
Within METAL RESISTANCE, an unrevealed APOCRYPHA of the DARK SIDE actually existed. The FOX GOD's chosen seven metal spirits known as THE CHOSEN SEVEN were to descend from the DARK SIDE.
However, these seven metal spirits do not necessarily exist in the same dimension. No one will know who, when, where, or how THE CHOSEN SEVEN will be presented...
Only the FOX GOD knows.
---
2018.06.09 - Download Festival - Introduction
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VII - APOCRYPHA - THE CHOSEN SEVEN
Light and darkness... Both are considered to be opposites but at the same time, one cannot exist without the other. METAL RESISTANCE was the same way, just like a Canon and Apocrypha.
Within METAL RESISTANCE, an unrevealed APOCRYPHA of the DARK SIDE actually existed. The FOX GOD's chosen seven metal spirits known as THE CHOSEN SEVEN were to descend from the DARK SIDE.
However, these seven metal spirits do not necessarily exist in the same dimension. No one will know who, when, where, or how THE CHOSEN SEVEN will be presented...
Only the FOX GOD knows.
---
2018.06.09 - Download Festival - Introduction
---
METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VII - APOCRYPHA - THE CHOSEN SEVEN
Light and darkness... Both are considered to be opposites but at the same time, one cannot exist without the other. METAL RESISTANCE was the same way, just like a Canon and Apocrypha.
Within METAL RESISTANCE, an unrevealed APOCRYPHA of the DARK SIDE actually existed. The FOX GOD's chosen seven metal spirits known as THE CHOSEN SEVEN were to descend from the DARK SIDE.
However, these seven metal spirits do not necessarily exist in the same dimension. No one will know who, when, where, or how THE CHOSEN SEVEN will be presented...
Only the FOX GOD knows.
---
2018.06.09 - Download Festival - Introduction
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Sometimes, the moment light and darkness intersect reveals an unknown dimension called the "METAL GALAXY".
The seven existing metal spirits transcended space and after being led by the invisible force became the chosen seven.
The weaving of light and darkness, the METAL GALAXY, creates the space in which the CHOSEN SEVEN can reveal itself.
Now is the time for Metal Resistance Episode 7 with BABYMETAL.
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METAL WARS
It is the time of the civil war and the rifles are firing to salute a new era. With our comrades from the Galactic Empire and the metal warriors from the Winterland aboard the metal ark, we sail toward the METAL GALAXY as a new beginning.
With both a metal heart and a metal power, there is nothing to be afraid of. Let us be reborn again! Everyone is ready for their hero!
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2018.10.28 - Dark Night Carnival
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Sometimes, the moment light and darkness intersect reveals an unknown dimension called the "METAL GALAXY".
The seven existing metal spirits transcended space and after being led by the invisible force became the chosen seven.
The weaving of light and darkness, the METAL GALAXY, creates the space in which the CHOSEN SEVEN can reveal itself.
Now is the time for Metal Resistance Episode 7 with BABYMETAL.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
METAL WARS
It is the time of the civil war and the rifles are firing to salute a new era. With our comrades from the Galactic Empire and the metal warriors from the Winterland aboard the metal ark, we sail toward the METAL GALAXY as a new beginning.
With both a metal heart and a metal power, there is nothing to be afraid of. Let us be reborn again! Everyone is ready for their hero!
---
2018.10.28 - Dark Night Carnival
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Sometimes, the moment light and darkness intersect reveals an unknown dimension called the "METAL GALAXY".
The seven existing metal spirits transcended space and after being led by the invisible force became the chosen seven.
The weaving of light and darkness, the METAL GALAXY, creates the space in which the CHOSEN SEVEN can reveal itself.
Now is the time for Metal Resistance Episode 7 with BABYMETAL.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
METAL WARS
It is the time of the civil war and the rifles are firing to salute a new era. With our comrades from the Galactic Empire and the metal warriors from the Winterland aboard the metal ark, we sail toward the METAL GALAXY as a new beginning.
With both a metal heart and a metal power, there is nothing to be afraid of. Let us be reborn again! Everyone is ready for their hero!
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2018.10.28 - Dark Night Carnival
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VIII
BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES -
2019.06.28-29 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
capacity 17,010 x 2 nights
Avenger: Kano Fujihira (debut)
Note: Riho Sayashi debuted as the Avenger on night 1 of this show, which was not released as a pro-shot
< Digital Single Release - PA PA YA!! >
2019.06.28
Glastonbury Festival
2019.06.30 Glastonbury [OTHER STAGE] (Glastonbury, UK)
Avenger: Riho Sayashi
Special Show In London
2019.07.02 O2 Academy Brixton (London, UK)
special guests: Amaranthe and Sleep Token
Super Slippa 10
2019.08.04 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center [SUPER STAGE] (Taipei, Taiwan)
Avenger: Momoko Okazaki (debut)
Summer Sonic 2019
2019.08.17 Makuhari Messe [MARINE STAGE] (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
Avenger: Riho Sayashi
- BABYMETAL US TOUR 2019 -
2019.09.04-2019.10.16 (18 shows)
< 3-rd studio album release "METAL GALAXY" >
2019.10.11
LIVE AT THE FORUM
2019.10.11 The Forum (Inglewood, California, USA)
Avengers: Riho Sayashi and Momoko Okazaki
METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR in JAPAN
2019.11.16-17 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 16～20,000 x 2 nights
2019.11.20-21 Osaka-Jō Hall (Chūō, Ōsaka, Japan)
capacity 16,000 x 2 nights
Avengers: Riho Sayashi and Momoko Okazaki
LEGEND – METAL GALAXY - Day 1 - Day 2
2020.01.25-26 Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-2 (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
capacity ~25,000 x 2 nights
Featured all 3 Avengers as well as the "Kami Band of the East" and "Kami Band of the West"
Avengers: Riho Sayashi, Momoko Okazaki, Kano Fujihira
- METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR -
(Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Finland, Russia)
2020.02.03-2020.03.01
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VIII
BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES -
2019.06.28-29 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
capacity 17,010 x 2 nights
Avenger: Kano Fujihira (debut)
Note: Riho Sayashi debuted as the Avenger on night 1 of this show, which was not released as a pro-shot
< Digital Single Release - PA PA YA!! >
2019.06.28
Glastonbury Festival
2019.06.30 Glastonbury [OTHER STAGE] (Glastonbury, UK)
Avenger: Riho Sayashi
Special Show In London
2019.07.02 O2 Academy Brixton (London, UK)
special guests: Amaranthe and Sleep Token
Super Slippa 10
2019.08.04 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center [SUPER STAGE] (Taipei, Taiwan)
Avenger: Momoko Okazaki (debut)
Summer Sonic 2019
2019.08.17 Makuhari Messe [MARINE STAGE] (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
Avenger: Riho Sayashi
- BABYMETAL US TOUR 2019 -
2019.09.04-2019.10.16 (18 shows)
< 3-rd studio album release "METAL GALAXY" >
2019.10.11
LIVE AT THE FORUM
2019.10.11 The Forum (Inglewood, California, USA)
Avengers: Riho Sayashi and Momoko Okazaki
METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR in JAPAN
2019.11.16-17 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 16～20,000 x 2 nights
2019.11.20-21 Osaka-Jō Hall (Chūō, Ōsaka, Japan)
capacity 16,000 x 2 nights
Avengers: Riho Sayashi and Momoko Okazaki
LEGEND – METAL GALAXY - Day 1 - Day 2
2020.01.25-26 Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-2 (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
capacity ~25,000 x 2 nights
Featured all 3 Avengers as well as the "Kami Band of the East" and "Kami Band of the West"
Avengers: Riho Sayashi, Momoko Okazaki, Kano Fujihira
- METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR -
(Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Finland, Russia)
2020.02.03-2020.03.01
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE VIII
BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES -
2019.06.28-29 Yokohama Arena (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
capacity 17,010 x 2 nights
Avenger: Kano Fujihira (debut)
Note: Riho Sayashi debuted as the Avenger on night 1 of this show, which was not released as a pro-shot
< Digital Single Release - PA PA YA!! >
2019.06.28
Glastonbury Festival
2019.06.30 Glastonbury [OTHER STAGE] (Glastonbury, UK)
Avenger: Riho Sayashi
Special Show In London
2019.07.02 O2 Academy Brixton (London, UK)
special guests: Amaranthe and Sleep Token
Super Slippa 10
2019.08.04 Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center [SUPER STAGE] (Taipei, Taiwan)
Avenger: Momoko Okazaki (debut)
Summer Sonic 2019
2019.08.17 Makuhari Messe [MARINE STAGE] (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
Avenger: Riho Sayashi
- BABYMETAL US TOUR 2019 -
2019.09.04-2019.10.16 (18 shows)
< 3-rd studio album release "METAL GALAXY" >
2019.10.11
LIVE AT THE FORUM
2019.10.11 The Forum (Inglewood, California, USA)
Avengers: Riho Sayashi and Momoko Okazaki
METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR in JAPAN
2019.11.16-17 Saitama Super Arena (Chūō, Saitama, Japan)
capacity 16～20,000 x 2 nights
2019.11.20-21 Osaka-Jō Hall (Chūō, Ōsaka, Japan)
capacity 16,000 x 2 nights
Avengers: Riho Sayashi and Momoko Okazaki
LEGEND – METAL GALAXY - Day 1 - Day 2
2020.01.25-26 Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 1-2 (Mihama, Chiba, Japan)
capacity ~25,000 x 2 nights
Featured all 3 Avengers as well as the "Kami Band of the East" and "Kami Band of the West"
Avengers: Riho Sayashi, Momoko Okazaki, Kano Fujihira
- METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR -
(Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, UK, Finland, Russia)
2020.02.03-2020.03.01
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Memory in 2010 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind -
[SU-METAL:] It all happened so suddenly. I sensed a new identity within me, a spirit that resided within me. And together we all met and made an odyssey to the METAL GALAXY. Whether this encounter was by accident or by fate, no one will ever know for certain. All happens in the name of the FOX GOD.
And the FOX GOD said, "Let there be THE ONE and there was THE ONE"
Over the span of approximately 10 unpredictable years, BABYMETAL has left many legends. And will be facing an all-new battle starting in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vocal & Dance SU-METAL Scream & Dance MOAMETAL And to support SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, three brave avengers were summoned by the FOX GOD. Today, one out of these three CHOSEN DANCERS will be selected but who will be summoned is something only the FOX GOD knows. ARE YOU ALL READY TO HEADBANG? A new battle begins here in Japan.
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[ FUTURE METAL ]
We are on an odyssey to the Metal Galaxy Please fasten your neck brace to headbang Are you still playing a guitar? This ain't heavy metal Welcome to the world of BABYMETAL
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Odyssey to the METAL GALAXY
As the metal melody reverberates in space and a stunning aurora glows over the metal galaxies, a new revelation will be revealed. Beginning in 2010, the odyssey to the METAL GALAXY continues. And after 10 years, XX DAY will be approaching in 2020.
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2019.06.28 - BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES -
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Memory in 2010 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind -
[SU-METAL:] It all happened so suddenly. I sensed a new identity within me, a spirit that resided within me. And together we all met and made an odyssey to the METAL GALAXY. Whether this encounter was by accident or by fate, no one will ever know for certain. All happens in the name of the FOX GOD.
And the FOX GOD said, "Let there be THE ONE and there was THE ONE"
Over the span of approximately 10 unpredictable years, BABYMETAL has left many legends. And will be facing an all-new battle starting in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vocal & Dance SU-METAL Scream & Dance MOAMETAL And to support SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, three brave avengers were summoned by the FOX GOD. Today, one out of these three CHOSEN DANCERS will be selected but who will be summoned is something only the FOX GOD knows. ARE YOU ALL READY TO HEADBANG? A new battle begins here in Japan.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ FUTURE METAL ]
We are on an odyssey to the Metal Galaxy Please fasten your neck brace to headbang Are you still playing a guitar? This ain't heavy metal Welcome to the world of BABYMETAL
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Odyssey to the METAL GALAXY
As the metal melody reverberates in space and a stunning aurora glows over the metal galaxies, a new revelation will be revealed. Beginning in 2010, the odyssey to the METAL GALAXY continues. And after 10 years, XX DAY will be approaching in 2020.
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2019.06.28 - BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES -
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Memory in 2010 - Close Encounters of the Third Kind -
[SU-METAL:] It all happened so suddenly. I sensed a new identity within me, a spirit that resided within me. And together we all met and made an odyssey to the METAL GALAXY. Whether this encounter was by accident or by fate, no one will ever know for certain. All happens in the name of the FOX GOD.
And the FOX GOD said, "Let there be THE ONE and there was THE ONE"
Over the span of approximately 10 unpredictable years, BABYMETAL has left many legends. And will be facing an all-new battle starting in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vocal & Dance SU-METAL Scream & Dance MOAMETAL And to support SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, three brave avengers were summoned by the FOX GOD. Today, one out of these three CHOSEN DANCERS will be selected but who will be summoned is something only the FOX GOD knows. ARE YOU ALL READY TO HEADBANG? A new battle begins here in Japan.
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
[ FUTURE METAL ]
We are on an odyssey to the Metal Galaxy Please fasten your neck brace to headbang Are you still playing a guitar? This ain't heavy metal Welcome to the world of BABYMETAL
‹ ‹ ‹ × › › ›
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Odyssey to the METAL GALAXY
As the metal melody reverberates in space and a stunning aurora glows over the metal galaxies, a new revelation will be revealed. Beginning in 2010, the odyssey to the METAL GALAXY continues. And after 10 years, XX DAY will be approaching in 2020.
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2019.06.28 - BABYMETAL AWAKENS - THE SUN ALSO RISES -
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IX
- APOCRYPHA -
BABYMETAL ARISES - BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND - M
2019.07.06-07 Portmesse Nagoya - Third Exhibition Hall (Nagoya, Aichi, Japan)
capacity ~10,000 x 2 nights
First arena show in Nagoya (Moa's birthplace).
Special feature is Moa singing Headbanger and flying onto the stage in the intro, as well as playing the guitar for Shine at the show.
Avenger: Kano Fujihira
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IX
- APOCRYPHA -
BABYMETAL ARISES - BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND - M
2019.07.06-07 Portmesse Nagoya - Third Exhibition Hall (Nagoya, Aichi, Japan)
capacity ~10,000 x 2 nights
First arena show in Nagoya (Moa's birthplace).
Special feature is Moa singing Headbanger and flying onto the stage in the intro, as well as playing the guitar for Shine at the show.
Avenger: Kano Fujihira
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE IX
- APOCRYPHA -
BABYMETAL ARISES - BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND - M
2019.07.06-07 Portmesse Nagoya - Third Exhibition Hall (Nagoya, Aichi, Japan)
capacity ~10,000 x 2 nights
First arena show in Nagoya (Moa's birthplace).
Special feature is Moa singing Headbanger and flying onto the stage in the intro, as well as playing the guitar for Shine at the show.
Avenger: Kano Fujihira
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE IX - APOCRYPHA - LEGEND - M
Memory in 1999
In the seventh month of the year 1999, from the sky will come a great King of Terror to bring back to life the great King of Angelmoa. Before and after, Mars to reign by good fortune. The arrival of a XX (Golden) generation marks the advent of a new era.
To rescue the ruined land, a new MESSIAH descended upon the earth. An all-new battle starts in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vocal & Dance SU-METAL
Scream & Dance MOAMETAL
And to support SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, three brave avengers were summoned by the FOX GOD. Today, one out of these three CHOSEN DANCERS will be selected but who will be summoned is something only the FOX GOD knows.
Are you all ready to headbang? A new era begins here in Japan
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2019.07.06 BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND M
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Notes:
The last word "Japan" is repeated several times just like in the beginning of X-Japan's concerts when they introduce members of the band.
Riho Sayashi (Night 1) and Kano Fujihira (Night 2) were the Chosen Avengers for this concert.
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE IX - APOCRYPHA - LEGEND - M
Memory in 1999
In the seventh month of the year 1999, from the sky will come a great King of Terror to bring back to life the great King of Angelmoa. Before and after, Mars to reign by good fortune. The arrival of a XX (Golden) generation marks the advent of a new era.
To rescue the ruined land, a new MESSIAH descended upon the earth. An all-new battle starts in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vocal & Dance SU-METAL
Scream & Dance MOAMETAL
And to support SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, three brave avengers were summoned by the FOX GOD. Today, one out of these three CHOSEN DANCERS will be selected but who will be summoned is something only the FOX GOD knows.
Are you all ready to headbang? A new era begins here in Japan
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2019.07.06 BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND M
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Notes:
The last word "Japan" is repeated several times just like in the beginning of X-Japan's concerts when they introduce members of the band.
Riho Sayashi (Night 1) and Kano Fujihira (Night 2) were the Chosen Avengers for this concert.
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE IX - APOCRYPHA - LEGEND - M
Memory in 1999
In the seventh month of the year 1999, from the sky will come a great King of Terror to bring back to life the great King of Angelmoa. Before and after, Mars to reign by good fortune. The arrival of a XX (Golden) generation marks the advent of a new era.
To rescue the ruined land, a new MESSIAH descended upon the earth. An all-new battle starts in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Vocal & Dance SU-METAL
Scream & Dance MOAMETAL
And to support SU-METAL and MOAMETAL, three brave avengers were summoned by the FOX GOD. Today, one out of these three CHOSEN DANCERS will be selected but who will be summoned is something only the FOX GOD knows.
Are you all ready to headbang? A new era begins here in Japan
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2019.07.06 BEYOND THE MOON - LEGEND M
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Notes:
The last word "Japan" is repeated several times just like in the beginning of X-Japan's concerts when they introduce members of the band.
Riho Sayashi (Night 1) and Kano Fujihira (Night 2) were the Chosen Avengers for this concert.
METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Odyssey to the METAL GALAXY
Life is a conflict between the LIGHT FORCE and DARK FORCE. Anyone can become a comic hero or a tragic hero just like a clown. Is it hope? or fear? Thinking about it is useless. Don't think. Feel.
A new revelation has been revealed and as the metal melody reverberates through the metal galaxies, BABYMETAL continues to embark on a new worldwide journey. Beginning in 2010, the odyssey to the METAL GALAXY continues. And after 10 years, XX DAY will be approaching in 2020.
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2019.10.11 Live at The Forum
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Odyssey to the METAL GALAXY
Life is a conflict between the LIGHT FORCE and DARK FORCE. Anyone can become a comic hero or a tragic hero just like a clown. Is it hope? or fear? Thinking about it is useless. Don't think. Feel.
A new revelation has been revealed and as the metal melody reverberates through the metal galaxies, BABYMETAL continues to embark on a new worldwide journey. Beginning in 2010, the odyssey to the METAL GALAXY continues. And after 10 years, XX DAY will be approaching in 2020.
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2019.10.11 Live at The Forum
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METAL RESISTANCE EPISODE VIII Odyssey to the METAL GALAXY
Life is a conflict between the LIGHT FORCE and DARK FORCE. Anyone can become a comic hero or a tragic hero just like a clown. Is it hope? or fear? Thinking about it is useless. Don't think. Feel.
A new revelation has been revealed and as the metal melody reverberates through the metal galaxies, BABYMETAL continues to embark on a new worldwide journey. Beginning in 2010, the odyssey to the METAL GALAXY continues. And after 10 years, XX DAY will be approaching in 2020.
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2019.10.11 Live at The Forum
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The metal melodies become a myth and transcends through time and space for lightyears to come.
Like the starry skies that light up the metal galaxies, the metal spirits also bring infinite light.
A shining light awaits at the end of the odyssey.
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2019.10.11 Live at The Forum - Prologue to "Shine"
2020.01.26 LEGEND METAL GALAXY Day 2 - Prologue to The Trilogy of Lights
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Notes:
3 songs, Starlight - Shine - Arkadia, were called "The Trilogy of Lights".
Comment by Hadesillo on Reddit:
It is a trilogy of three songs that go together, about losing something or someone dear and fight through it to become stronger. It is also pretty clear they did it because of Mikio's passing away, but it is abstract enough so it can work with Yui situation or with any other person that's hearing the song and has to go ahead after painful loss.
In the first song, Starlight, we see the pain. The pain to know you have lost someone dear. The band wish for Mikio's soul to reach the sky and become starlight like those stars he loved to watch.
The second song is sadness, Shine. "We are thankful for having met you, your light will shine forever in our hearts".
Arkadia, the third song, is a metal hymn, about going ahead. The girls here are telling him they are gonna continue that path all them dreamt to walk, stronger than ever, fastest than ever.
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Original photo by Taku Fujii
The metal melodies become a myth and transcends through time and space for lightyears to come.
Like the starry skies that light up the metal galaxies, the metal spirits also bring infinite light.
A shining light awaits at the end of the odyssey.
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2019.10.11 Live at The Forum - Prologue to "Shine"
2020.01.26 LEGEND METAL GALAXY Day 2 - Prologue to The Trilogy of Lights
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Notes:
3 songs, Starlight - Shine - Arkadia, were called "The Trilogy of Lights".
Comment by Hadesillo on Reddit:
It is a trilogy of three songs that go together, about losing something or someone dear and fight through it to become stronger. It is also pretty clear they did it because of Mikio's passing away, but it is abstract enough so it can work with Yui situation or with any other person that's hearing the song and has to go ahead after painful loss.
In the first song, Starlight, we see the pain. The pain to know you have lost someone dear. The band wish for Mikio's soul to reach the sky and become starlight like those stars he loved to watch.
The second song is sadness, Shine. "We are thankful for having met you, your light will shine forever in our hearts".
Arkadia, the third song, is a metal hymn, about going ahead. The girls here are telling him they are gonna continue that path all them dreamt to walk, stronger than ever, fastest than ever.
---
Original photo by Taku Fujii
The metal melodies become a myth and transcends through time and space for lightyears to come.
Like the starry skies that light up the metal galaxies, the metal spirits also bring infinite light.
A shining light awaits at the end of the odyssey.
---
2019.10.11 Live at The Forum - Prologue to "Shine"
2020.01.26 LEGEND METAL GALAXY Day 2 - Prologue to The Trilogy of Lights
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Notes:
3 songs, Starlight - Shine - Arkadia, were called "The Trilogy of Lights".
Comment by Hadesillo on Reddit:
It is a trilogy of three songs that go together, about losing something or someone dear and fight through it to become stronger. It is also pretty clear they did it because of Mikio's passing away, but it is abstract enough so it can work with Yui situation or with any other person that's hearing the song and has to go ahead after painful loss.
In the first song, Starlight, we see the pain. The pain to know you have lost someone dear. The band wish for Mikio's soul to reach the sky and become starlight like those stars he loved to watch.
The second song is sadness, Shine. "We are thankful for having met you, your light will shine forever in our hearts".
Arkadia, the third song, is a metal hymn, about going ahead. The girls here are telling him they are gonna continue that path all them dreamt to walk, stronger than ever, fastest than ever.
---
Original photo by Taku Fujii
The moment the sun and moon align, a vast METAL GALAXY appears as a sign that a new legend will begin.
When the Gods of the EAST and the Gods of the WEST play a METAL SYMPHONY at night.
Three fired arrows arch into the starry skies transforming into the AVENGERS.
The continuing odyssey of the METAL GALAXY will take us to a world you've never seen before.
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2019.11.21 METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN - Epilogue
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The moment the sun and moon align, a vast METAL GALAXY appears as a sign that a new legend will begin.
When the Gods of the EAST and the Gods of the WEST play a METAL SYMPHONY at night.
Three fired arrows arch into the starry skies transforming into the AVENGERS.
The continuing odyssey of the METAL GALAXY will take us to a world you've never seen before.
---
2019.11.21 METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN - Epilogue
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The moment the sun and moon align, a vast METAL GALAXY appears as a sign that a new legend will begin.
When the Gods of the EAST and the Gods of the WEST play a METAL SYMPHONY at night.
Three fired arrows arch into the starry skies transforming into the AVENGERS.
The continuing odyssey of the METAL GALAXY will take us to a world you've never seen before.
---
2019.11.21 METAL GALAXY WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN - Epilogue
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LEGEND - METAL GALAXY
The legend about the massive METAL GALAXY that appears at the moment the sun and moon align.
Now that BABYMETAL has acquired the Light Force, BABYMETAL will approach the next stage in order to acquire the Dark Force.
The moon will shine through the dark night.
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2020.01.25 LEGEND METAL GALAXY - Epilogue to Day 1
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LEGEND - METAL GALAXY
The legend about the massive METAL GALAXY that appears at the moment the sun and moon align.
Now that BABYMETAL has acquired the Light Force, BABYMETAL will approach the next stage in order to acquire the Dark Force.
The moon will shine through the dark night.
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2020.01.25 LEGEND METAL GALAXY - Epilogue to Day 1
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LEGEND - METAL GALAXY
The legend about the massive METAL GALAXY that appears at the moment the sun and moon align.
Now that BABYMETAL has acquired the Light Force, BABYMETAL will approach the next stage in order to acquire the Dark Force.
The moon will shine through the dark night.
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2020.01.25 LEGEND METAL GALAXY - Epilogue to Day 1
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Light Force and Dark Force, now that BABYMETAL has acquired both, they are to become THE ONE.
Tonight is a special one night only experience.
Beyond the METAL GALAXY beaming in shining light, we will witness the Light Force of BABYMETAL.
Beyond the METAL GALAXY masked in pitch-blackness, we will witness the Dark Force of BABYMETAL.
Acquiring both the Light Force and Dark Force, BABYMETAL now approaches the countdown to DOOMSDAY,
together with the ringing of the bell of destiny.
October 2020
It has been almost a decade since BABYMETAL descended upon this earth, METAL RESISTANCE has approached its finale, EPISODE X.
What will complete the end of the legend, what will be the ultimate fate that awaits?
Only the FOX GOD knows.
[2020.10.10 EPISODE X]
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2020.01.26 LEGEND METAL GALAXY - Day 2
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Light Force and Dark Force, now that BABYMETAL has acquired both, they are to become THE ONE.
Tonight is a special one night only experience.
Beyond the METAL GALAXY beaming in shining light, we will witness the Light Force of BABYMETAL.
Beyond the METAL GALAXY masked in pitch-blackness, we will witness the Dark Force of BABYMETAL.
Acquiring both the Light Force and Dark Force, BABYMETAL now approaches the countdown to DOOMSDAY,
together with the ringing of the bell of destiny.
October 2020
It has been almost a decade since BABYMETAL descended upon this earth, METAL RESISTANCE has approached its finale, EPISODE X.
What will complete the end of the legend, what will be the ultimate fate that awaits?
Only the FOX GOD knows.
[2020.10.10 EPISODE X]
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2020.01.26 LEGEND METAL GALAXY - Day 2
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Light Force and Dark Force, now that BABYMETAL has acquired both, they are to become THE ONE.
Tonight is a special one night only experience.
Beyond the METAL GALAXY beaming in shining light, we will witness the Light Force of BABYMETAL.
Beyond the METAL GALAXY masked in pitch-blackness, we will witness the Dark Force of BABYMETAL.
Acquiring both the Light Force and Dark Force, BABYMETAL now approaches the countdown to DOOMSDAY,
together with the ringing of the bell of destiny.
October 2020
It has been almost a decade since BABYMETAL descended upon this earth, METAL RESISTANCE has approached its finale, EPISODE X.
What will complete the end of the legend, what will be the ultimate fate that awaits?
Only the FOX GOD knows.
[2020.10.10 EPISODE X]
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2020.01.26 LEGEND METAL GALAXY - Day 2
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE X
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN
2021.01.11-04.15 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity ~5,000 x 10 nights
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY I ~ II
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY III ~ IV
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY V ~ VI
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY VII ~ VIII
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY IX ~ X
Avenger: Momoko Okazaki
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE X
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN
2021.01.11-04.15 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity ~5,000 x 10 nights
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY I ~ II
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY III ~ IV
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY V ~ VI
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY VII ~ VIII
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY IX ~ X
Avenger: Momoko Okazaki
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METAL RESISTANCE - EPISODE X
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN
2021.01.11-04.15 Nippon Budōkan (Chiyoda, Tōkyō, Japan)
capacity ~5,000 x 10 nights
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY I ~ II
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY III ~ IV
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY V ~ VI
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY VII ~ VIII
10 BABYMETAL BUDOKAN - DOOMSDAY IX ~ X
Avenger: Momoko Okazaki
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10 BABYMETAL Budokan
THE OTHER ONE
METALVERSE
Legend MM
Legend 43