[BABYMETAL] A curated selection of their globally acclaimed masterpieces and fan favorites
Known for signature songs like “Gimme Chocolate!!” and “KARATE,” BABYMETAL is a three-member female dance unit that continues to shock the history of metal worldwide.
Their momentum shows no signs of stopping, with achievements like reaching No.
1 on a Billboard U.S.
chart in 2024.
In this article, we’ll introduce some especially recommended fan-favorite tracks from their catalog—songs that have earned them huge popularity overseas and helped them rack up one successful international show after another.
It’s a grand-scale playlist that’s perfect as an introduction to BABYMETAL.
Enjoy it to the very end!
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Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!!BABYMETAL
As one of their early hidden gems, this track has strong support from Japanese BABYMETAL fans.
It’s a single from their indie era.
It kicks off with headbanging over a classically tinged, hard, unmistakably metal beat, moves into a B-melody with the kind of ennui you hear in anime songs, then connects to a chorus with a distinctly metal melody—delivering plenty of satisfaction across the whole track.
It’s also a great pick when you want to clear your head with some at-home headbanging or solo karaoke!
BxMxCBABYMETAL
This track is characterized by lyrics brimming with chaos and energy.
Its distinctive sound—fusing trap beats with heavy metal elements—really leaves an impression.
Emphasizing self-expression and individuality, the lyrics carry a message to break existing rules and frameworks.
Included on the album METAL GALAXY released in October 2019, it also received a music video in October 2020 and earned high praise among fans.
It’s a song that symbolizes BABYMETAL’s musical identity and intense performance style—perfect when you want to feel strength and a spirit of challenge.
PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO)BABYMETAL
BABYMETAL, an idol group that fuses metal with cuteness, has established popularity not only in Japan but around the world.
In 2019, they released “PA PA YA!!”.
It’s a song that radiates a summer-like heat and just listening to it will get you pumped up.
Be sure to listen while headbanging to blow off some stress.
Shanti Shanti ShantiBABYMETAL
A pre-release track from the third album, METAL GALAXY.
Centered around the theme of “journeying through a galaxy of metal,” this piece is packed with Middle Eastern and Indian oriental elements.
Even so, they blend seamlessly with the guitar tones and BABYMETAL’s signature vibe, creating a fresh and immersive feel.
It’s a catchy, accessible song that makes you simply want to dance, so it’s also recommended for people new to BABYMETAL or beginners to heavy metal.
DA DA DANCEBABYMETAL
BABYMETAL is now a hugely popular idol group overseas as well.
Speaking of BABYMETAL, their hallmark is a hard, heavy sound in the heavy metal style, and this song, “DA DA DANCE,” is a lively track that blends heavy metal with electro and Eurobeat.
Let yourself be swept away by the powerful sound that goes beyond the realm of idols.
Crimson MoonBABYMETAL
This is a popular song by the founder of cute metal, who now enjoys worldwide recognition.
Alongside their characteristically intense heavy metal sound, the vocals carry a bittersweet yet beautiful melody, making it a deeply emotional track.
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SyncopationBABYMETAL
Formed under the theme of “the fusion of idols and metal,” BABYMETAL is a three-member dance unit that has gained support both in Japan and abroad with their heavy metal sound and cute vocals.
The track Syncopation from their second album METAL RESISTANCE amps you up right from the intro with its melodic guitar riffs and aggressive beats.
Throughout the song, the use of syncopated, off-beat rhythms adds even more momentum to the sense of speed.
At the same time, the sections without syncopation highlight a crushing heaviness, making it a powerful metal tune.
