[BABYMETAL] A curated selection of their globally acclaimed masterpieces and fan favorites

Vixen -MEGITSUNE-BABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Megitsune – Vixen (OFFICIAL)

Among BABYMETAL’s many facets—idols, headbanging styles, and more—this track stands out as a “Japanese-style metal” masterpiece that’s hugely popular overseas.

Even in Japan, many people say this was the first song that introduced them to BABYMETAL.

You could say this sound truly doesn’t exist anywhere outside of BABYMETAL: from the festival-like sections that even feature shamisen to the slower parts, every moment is irresistibly catchy and captures fans’ hearts.

Rather than a hidden gem, it’s a gem among gems—one of the greatest songs in BABYMETAL’s history that deserves to be remembered forever.

It’s also a track where SU-METAL’s parts really shine, and the harmonized sections make the group’s vocal timbre come alive, making you think, “This is quintessential BABYMETAL.”

Catch Me If You CanBABYMETAL

BABYMETAL // CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

After the striking intro that sounds like church bells, their sweet vocals come in.

This track leans more toward hard rock than metal, and even if metal is a bit hard to get into, most general rock fans should find it very listenable.

Awadama FeverBABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Awadama Fever (Live)

A 2016 track whose super-cute lyrics made it popular.

The harmonies and other melodic parts are very idol-pop-like, but when you layer them with a hard, heavy metal sound, it genuinely feels like a whole new musical genre.

It’s a hidden gem that falls into the lively, idol-cute category.

DistortionBABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Distortion (OFFICIAL)

It originally began as a spin-off unit from the idol group Sakura Gakuin, formed under the theme of “the fusion of idols and metal.” Backed by their band known as the “Kami Band,” they have now become an act big enough to perform on the main stages of major rock festivals around the world.

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KOH-1

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Nightmare RondoSU-METAL

Babymetal Nightmare Rondo

This is another hidden gem among hidden gems where you can fully enjoy SU-METAL’s consistently solid vocal ability.

With an extremely heavy riff and a performance that feels weighty overall, SU-METAL ties it all together with vocals that are nimble like an idol’s yet firm and full-bodied.

It’s a masterpiece that lets you savor both BABYMETAL’s distinctiveness and the essence of metal.

Even if you’re not a BABYMETAL fan, this is a must-listen.

Gimme Chocolate!!BABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Gimme Chocolate!! (OFFICIAL)

A female duo metal-dance unit often regarded as the most successful among groups that fuse idols and metal.

Their blend of idol-style catchy, pop melodies with a metal sound performed by the “Kami Band,” a backing band of top-tier metal musicians, has captured attention not only in Japan but worldwide.

The fusion of idol culture—consistently popular in the J-POP scene across eras—and metal, which rarely gets the spotlight in Japan, has captivated not only fans of each genre but a wide range of listeners.

Although it was announced that they would effectively suspend live activities as of 2021, their 10th anniversary, they are an idol group whose return is highly anticipated.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Benitsuki -Akatsuki-BABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Benitsuki – Akatsuki- (Air Vocal ver.)

It’s a song that starts off astonishingly, exceptionally quiet.

Up until the vocals come in, you might mistake it for an idol ballad, but then the performance kicks in fiercely, like it’s waking you up.

It’s perfect for mornings and great for studying for exams.