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

Road of ResistanceBABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Road of Resistance – Live in Japan (OFFICIAL)

With heavy, quintessentially metal instrumentation and melodies full of twists and turns: in a typical metal band, this would end up feeling weighty—something you’d have to brace yourself to listen to.

But with BABYMETAL, it becomes this light, crisp, and bright experience.

That harmony is BABYMETAL’s unique strength, something you don’t find in ordinary metal acts.

It’s a track worth savoring with the volume turned up.

This time, please enjoy it from their live performance in Japan.

Over The Future (Rising Force Ver.)BABYMETAL

Babymetal – Over the Future (Rising Force Version)

The 2012 live performance of Over The Future (Rising Force Ver.) is highly regarded even among fans.

The contrast between the trio’s soaring high tones, their intense movements, and the metal sound is outstanding, with each element enhancing the others in a harmonious way that’s truly captivating.

It’s a gem of a live video, highly recommended for fans who love the idol-style choreography performances from that era.

U.ki.U.ki#U2605MidnightBABYMETAL

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I don’t understand what the title means, but the song is upbeat with plenty of standout vocal moments—it’s a great track.

As for BABYMETAL, I think their roots are probably in bands like Slayer or Metallica, yet the vocalist is a woman and an idol.

I don’t know if a band like that has ever existed before, but it’s a fantastic idea.

Bullying? No way—absolutely not.BABYMETAL

BABYMETAL – Bullying, No, Absolutely Not – Ijime, Dame, Zettai (OFFICIAL)

These days they’re huge overseas—a metal band… or rather, an idol group.

Despite their idol-like appearance, they’re characterized by powerful vocals and cute choreography.

The sound is authentic metal, but the lyrics say “Bullying is not okay,” and that contrast makes the song uniquely entertaining.

MegitsuneBABYMETAL

Megitsune – Babymetal live at Rock in Vienna, June 2015

This is BABYMETAL performing at an overseas rock festival.

Normally, the audience stays quiet unless it’s their favorite act, but with their performance they gradually energized the crowd, and by the end, it seems many people had grown to like them.

Operation Begging (Onedari Daisakusen)BABYMETAL

Operation Begging

This is another song that starts with a rap-style melody by YUIMETAL and MOAMETAL.

It’s a track that sings of the darkness in a girl’s heart and is also known at live shows for its towel performance.

Not only in Japan, but overseas as well, it’s an extremely popular song.

The short, relentless “dark” phrases that alternate with the spoken parts also give it a distinctly metal feel.

In fact, the meticulously crafted composition itself makes this a true masterpiece.

It’s a song I definitely want you to listen to at least once!

Do-Ki-Do-Ki☆MorningBABYMETAL

This is an early live video of them from 2012.

Unlike now, the heavy metal elements are toned down, and while the idol-like vibe and dancing make the performance a bit weaker, it overflows with freshness.

The audience feels like they’re supporting a quirky Japanese idol group, but within a few years, this would transform into worldwide popularity.