BABYMETAL Podcast

BABYMETAL has now concluded their first decade, and so we looked back with our listeners to reflect on the past decade and year, on what BABYMETAL has meant to us, what their highlights were, what our own highlights were, the ways in which they inspired us, our hopes and fears for the future. The listener survey responses were numerous, thoughtful, and moving. Join us as we celebrate and ponder th...

BABYMETAL has now been with us for a decade. This led to lots of activity to discuss, including the release of "BxMxC" as a single and music video, a review of the decade led by a trio of music industry journalists, 10 different configurations of a best-of song compilation (with versions that include retrospective interviews with Su-metal and Moametal, a battle card game, photobooks, flags, poster...

This is the last episode we recorded before BABYMETAL reaches "XX Day", which they announced last year as being the date on which they mark 10 years of BABYMETAL. As of recording, we have no idea what (if anything?) that day will bring. But we close out the decade by talking about various points from the substantial interview that came with the The One set of Legend Metal Galaxy, as well as a few...

Legend Metal Galaxy, the double-live album and Blu-ray/DVD set immortalizing the spectacular two-night shows in January, has now arrived (quickly!) into people's hands. In this episode, we talk about the versions, the artwork, the shows, the photos. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and l...

Publisher Kadokawa will be releasing a 224-page special issue in October, completely devoted to BABYMETAL. As part of their marketing, they asked people to submit 10 words they consider to describe BABYMETAL's charm. In this episode, we discuss our picks. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate...

Music can heal, music can effect social change, music can save a life. In this week’s episode we talk to Toby, a BABYMETAL fan who we felt deserved to have his story told after sharing just a small part of it with our community on Discord. From being successful in tech, to being homeless, his story and journey towards BABYMETAL is truly an inspiration and a great example of the power of music, com...

On Moametal's birthday in 2012, BABYMETAL released Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! (ヘドバギャー!!, Hedobangyaa!!), a song about fully experiencing the fleeting moments of a 15th-birthday metal concert, which has become an enduring favorite. In this episode, we talk about the song, the special performances, the video, the enhanced CD, and special edition box. and more. Join us! https://babymetalpodcast.co...

In a recent interview with Kobametal, we learned that BABYMETAL plans to team up with the Rock-may-kan club in Tokyo for a project to support the venue, themed around "10 days" and "STAY METAL", a reference to BABYMETAL's upcoming 10-year anniversary. Rock-may-kan (Rokumeikan) is the venue where BABYMETAL's first public solo show was held, Legend Corset Festival, in July 2012. So in this episode w...

Particularly earlier on, BABYMETAL sometimes performed cover songs from other groups in their shows, or shared the stage with other performers. In this episode, we talk through these songs and appearances, including their birthday solo covers, performing Judas Priest songs with Rob Halford, a collaborative release with Kiba of Akiba, and more. Join us! https://babymetalpodcast.com Be sure follow u...

In this episode, we dig into the song that BABYMETAL has played more than any other: Megitsune. We talk about the music video, the shrine it was filmed at, the release events and interviews, the many editions, the lyrics, the music, the performances. This is a song you underestimate at your peril. It is quintessential BABYMETAL. Join us! https://babymetalpodcast.com Be sure follow us on twitter, h...

Back in 2013 and 2014, BABYMETAL were on some television variety shows, and in this episode we review those appearances. If you have wondered why people joke about Su-metal and frogs, or seen clips of BABYMETAL playing games with television hosts, this is where these come from. We cover a short series from Taiwan's Sakura Gaku, and appearances on NTV Music Dragon and NHK G Music Japan Annex. If th...

Exactly a month after the previous ONLINE LIVE stream, BABYMETAL streamed Live at Wembley 2016 (or O2 Academy Brixton 2014, for those in the UK) on YouTube, complete with merch! We discuss this and many other topics, joined by UK fan Callie. We talk with Callie about being at the Wembley show, her popular YouTube channel, her unboxing of an advance copy of the Graphic Novel, and a wide range of ot...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Facu, the force behind the unofficial BABYMETAL News site. He is the creator of many helpful collections of data and instructions to help new fans become members of The One, buy tickets to shows in Japan, keep up with appearances in print and in interviews and much more. We talk with him about several of the many of the projects he's been involved...

BABYMETAL surprised us with a two-night worldwide YouTube stream of their Tokyo Dome shows, immediately before WOWOW aired LEGEND METAL GALAXY day 1. Facu joins us for a discussion of all three shows, and shares some of his memories from attending the Tokyo Dome shows. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg...

The The One sets of BABYMETAL Awakens and BABYMETAL Arises (Legend M) have shipped, and Fox Day 2020 has come and gone. In this episode, we discuss the events of Fox Day 2020, and then turn to a review of the history of the past Fox Days that brought us to now. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, https://twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, https://discord.gg/F6x2kcZ...

What's it like being a photographer at a BABYMETAL concert? Darren Yamashita talks with us about the three shows he has shot at (2014 in Hollywood, and 2019 in San Francisco and Los Angeles), and even premieres his full set of BABYMETAL-approved photos (which can be viewed on the YouTube edition of this episode). The conversation was super fun and super informative. Join us! Be sure follow us on t...

On BABYMETAL's debut album, one song is unusual in having its lyrics and music officially credited to Moametal and Yuimetal (as Black BABYMETAL): 4-no Uta, or Song 4. Join us as we talk about the backstory, the lyrics, the song, what is special about the number 4, and more! Be sure follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and l...

BABYMETAL kicked off 2013 by releasing their first single on a major label: Ijime, Dame, Zettai. Join us as we talk about the song, the creative team, the release, the versions, the performances, the translations, the video, the bonus materials, and more. There is so much to discuss, and we had a great time researching and talking through it all. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, twitter.com/...

BABYMETAL performed a two-night epic show, LEGEND METAL GALAXY, and so, as is fitting, we recorded a two-hour epic episode about it. Kevin was on the scene to bring us the scoop. Several songs were debuted, two songs played with an 8-member Kami band and all avengers on stage, and it ended with a surprise that no sane person would have predicted. Come marvel with us! Be sure follow us on twitter,...

Happy 2020! This episode, we talk in depth about newly-available translations of interviews with BABYMETAL in NYLON (Feb. 2020) and PMC (vol. 15, Sep. 2019). SU-METAL and MOAMETAL reflect on how they adapted and developed while maintaining the essence of BABYMETAL as they moved forward over the past year to new formations, new music, and a heavy touring schedule. And they make jokes. Join us as we...

We close out 2019 by reviewing the most memorable #KitsuneMoments contributed by our listeners. What a year it has been. We also briefly discuss an interview with Mikiko, BABYMETAL's choreographer, the release of the MV for DA DA DANCE (feat. Tak Matsumoto), and the continuing barrage of show announcements, magazine issues, television appearances. This was indeed a year of BIG THINGS. Thanks for t...

BABYMETAL returned to Japan to play in Tokyo and Osaka, then took some photos in a parking garage. The One editions of the summer shows went on sale, two new ESPxBABYMETAL guitars were unveiled, and new BABYMETAL apparel was announced. All the while, further festivals and headline shows continue to be added to their schedule. We talk about all of that, and more. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitt...

We continue our discussion of METAL GALAXY, covering the songs on disc two (“Moon”), many of which we have known in some form for a while. Familiarity does not stop us from diving deep into discussion. Plus, this is the disc that contains “BxMxC.” Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: a...

After a brief discussion of some news relating to some new videos and new festival announcements, we turn, finally, to discussing the songs on METAL GALAXY, disc one (“Sun”). Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and lis...

BABYMETAL launched their third album, METAL GALAXY, at an album release arena concert at The Forum. We talk about our experiences attending the show or watching it unfold remotely, the spectacle, the surprises, and more. Join us! Be sure follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and li...