Live At The Forum (Babymetal Album)
''Live at the Forum'' is the eighth video album by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal first released in video formats on May 13, 2020. The album contains live footage from the band's headlining show from the Metal Galaxy World Tour, at The Forum (Inglewood, California) on October 11, 2019, coinciding with the worldwide release of the band's third album '' Metal Galaxy''. Background The performance was first announced, along with the digital release of " Elevator Girl", on April 22, 2019, a year after the announcement of the band's third album release in 2019, and half a year after the official departure of Yuimetal. Tickets were first made available on April 26, 2019, set at The Forum (which could house up to a capacity of 17,500 seats) and a sold-out show where the band would perform in the concept of a "journey" of the Metal Galaxy. On January 25, 2020, the band announced an album for the performance with a release date on May 13, 2020, both in DVD and Blu-ray formats, as we ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Babymetal
(stylized in all caps) is a Japanese kawaii metal band consisting of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal" and Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal". The band is produced by Kobametal from the Amuse talent agency. Their vocals are backed by heavy metal instrumentation, performed by a group of session musicians known as the "Kami Band" at performances. The band was formed in 2010, with the original lineup of Su-metal (vocal and dance), Moametal (scream and dance), and Yui Mizuno as "Yuimetal" (scream and dance), with the concept of creating a fusion of the heavy metal and Japanese idol genres. Originally a sub-unit of the Japanese idol group Sakura Gakuin, Babymetal became an independent act in 2013, following Nakamoto's departure from Sakura Gakuin. Babymetal released their eponymous debut album in February 2014. Their second album ''Metal Resistance'' was released worldwide in April 2016. Babymetal has also embarked on several tours, with a majority of their tour dates taking place outside o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kanata Okajima
is a Multi Platinum songwriter raised in Tokyo. Active since 2004, she has worked with many Japanese artists such as Namie Amuro, EXILE, E-girls as well as international artists like BTS (band), Che'Nelle, Twice, Girls' Generation, SHINee, BoA, Red Velvet and LOONA. She has accrued more than 50 Oricon No. #1 hits, including "Crystal Snow" by BTS, and wrote the 5th most searched lyrics of 2015, "Happiness" by Che'Nelle Cheryline Ernestine Lim (born 10 March 1982), known by her stage name Che'Nelle, is an Australian singer-songwriter signed to Universal Music Japan. Early life Cheryline Ernestine Lim was born on 10 March 1982, to a Chinese father, and a mother .... Career Before beginning to work as a top-liner in 2012, Okajima first achieved popularity as a lyricist, penning words for more than 250 songs. Her music primarily consists of pop, R&B, and dance genres. She is presently represented with the Swedish record label Roasting House Music. References External l ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Road Of Resistance
"Road of Resistance" is a song by the Japanese Kawaii metal band Babymetal. The song was released worldwide as a digital single on February 1, 2015 by Toy's Factory, serving as the lead single off the international re-release of the album ''Babymetal'', as well the opening track from ''Metal Resistance''. The official live music video gaining over 31 million views on YouTube. Background and release The song would be used to mark the beginning of the band's lore, Metal Resistance Episode III, at the concert held on November 8, 2014 at O2 Brixton Academy in London, which was also the final tour date for the band's Babymetal World Tour 2014. A trailer for the song was released on January 5, 2015, integrating footage from the debut performance of the song in London. The song was first released as a digital bonus track off the live album '' Live at Budokan: Red Night'', with limited editions of the album containing a download card with a code to download the song at no additional ch ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!
is a single by the Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. Released in Japan on July 4, 2012 in promotion for the album '' Sakura Gakuin 2012 Nendo: My Generation'', the single serves as the third single from the debut album ''Babymetal''. It is also the band's first solo audio release to be released commercially. Background and release Unlike previous tracks released by the band, which had her vocal recorded in segments within the songs, Nakamoto had her lines recorded in a single take several times. She had been told to sing and find a story within the music. By the time she had comprehended the story behind the lyrics, she grew capable of singing the entire song naturally. When Mizuno and Kikuchi listened to her shouting "Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!" for the first time, they felt as if they had seen another cool side of her, surprised by the vocal power. Additionally, the single introduced the members to the whispering style of singing, with the A-side's "Kiero!" (Disappear!) and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Karate (Babymetal Song)
"Karate" (stylized in all caps) is a song by the Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal from their second studio album, ''Metal Resistance''. The song was released to active rock radio as an airplay-only single in the United States on February 26, 2016. Background and release "Karate" was first included in a teaser for the album ''Metal Resistance'' and its own music video, which was uploaded to YouTube on February 25, 2016. Currently, the official music video has gained over 74 million views on YouTube. The song was officially released as a digital single the next day, available as an instant download upon pre-ordering the album on the iTunes Store. Additionally, the song received airplay via the Nippon Broadcasting System program ''MC Plus''. Moa Kikuchi expressed that "Karate" is her favorite song, explaining how "karate has a courtesy: "Start with a bow and end with a bow." This is something important we value in our lives, because we never forget courtesy and a feeling of gra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alissa White-Gluz
Alissa White-Gluz (; born 31 July 1985) is a Canadian singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, and former lead vocalist and founding member of the Canadian metalcore band the Agonist. Her vocal style includes both growling and clean vocals (singing). Although primarily associated with melodic death metal and metalcore, she has appeared as a guest vocalist for power metal, symphonic metal and deathcore bands, notably Kamelot, Delain, Carnifex and Powerwolf, and has performed live with Nightwish and Tarja Turunen. Early life White-Gluz was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, as the second of three children. Her grandparents were prisoners in concentration camps during World War II and managed to escape. Their experiences in the camps would go on to inspire the Arch Enemy song, "First Day in Hell". She is the younger sister of Jasamine White-Gluz who leads the Montreal-based shoegaze band No Joy. Career The Agonist (2004–2014) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Distortion (Babymetal Song)
"Distortion" is a song by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. First released as a digital single on May 8, 2018, to promote the band's Babymetal World Tour 2018, the song later had a physical 12-inch release on Record Store Day on November 23, 2018, by BMD Fox Records, earMusic, and Babymetal Records. Background and release On February 27, 2018, Babymetal announced the Babymetal World Tour 2018. On April 1, 2018, Babymetal uploaded a teaser for Metal Resistance Episode VII, titled "The Revelation" , which hinted the presence of a dark side composed of "seven metal spirits". The spirits mentioned were seen in the music video for "Distortion" uploaded on May 7, 2018, representing the Apocrypha of Babymetal, and the song was distributed to the iTunes Store, Apple Music, Spotify, and other music distribution services the following day. It was the band's first release since the death of Kami Band guitarist Mikio Fujioka on January 5, 2018. On September 28, 2018, Babymetal announced ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Pa Pa Ya!!
"Pa Pa Ya!!" (stylized in all caps) is a song by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal featuring Thai rapper . It was first released as a digital single on June 28, 2019. Background and release "Pa Pa Ya!!" was released worldwide on June 28, 2019, just ahead of the band's performance at Yokohama Arena the same day. The song was also released as a bonus CD to the box set ''Metal Resistance Episode VII – Apocrypha: The Chosen Seven''. As Moametal states, "Pa Pa Ya!!" has a fun performance, and is the first of their songs to feature a rap section. Composition Similar to other Babymetal songs, "Pa Pa Ya!!" gathers influence from various genres while preserving the band's J-pop and electronic music. With its name referring to the papaya, "Pa Pa Ya!!" contains components of southern lands, Japanese festivals, and a chaotic tune, for a "hot upper tune" in the summer. The song is composed of an "infectious synth line", "bouncy guitar riffs", and vocals repeatedly yelling "Pa pa ya", ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Takeshi Ueda
is the bassist, programmer, additional vocalist and songwriter for The Mad Capsule Markets.Review: The Mad Capsule Markets thrill at Fuji Rock fest '''', August 19, 2003 ("The Mad Capsule Markets are singer Kyono, Takeshi Ueda on bass and Motokatsu Miyagami on drums.") He is often known for his unique way of bass guitar playing, and ever changing haircuts. Musical career Takeshi was born in , Japan. Not much is known about his childhood, just that he was a big[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gimme Chocolate!!
is a song by the Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal from their self-titled debut album. Though it was not released as a single in Japan, the song became an international success, with its music video gaining over 170 million views on YouTube. Later, it was released via earMusic in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2015 as a digital single. Background and release The song premiered on December 21, 2013 at the Makuhari Messe Event Hall, nearly coinciding with Nakamoto's sixteenth birthday. The song was first released in Japan as part of the band's debut album ''Babymetal'' on February 26, 2014, with a live music clip of the premiere uploaded to YouTube the day before, on February 25, 2014. The song received a release in the United Kingdom as a digital single on iTunes on May 31, 2015, one day before the physical rerelease of the album. The song was featured in the video games ''Rock Band 4'' and Beatstar, with the former as a downloadable song, and used in a promo trailer for ''T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Starlight (Babymetal Song)
"Starlight" is a song by Japanese heavy metal band Babymetal. It was first released as a digital single on October 19, 2018. Background and release "Starlight" was first teased on October 4, 2018, as part of a trailer for Babymetal's first graphic novel, ''Apocrypha: The Legend of Babymetal'' (2018). The song was briefly made available on the band's official YouTube channel on October 18, 2018 before being made unavailable. The song was officially released the following day, along with the official announcement of Yui Mizuno's departure from the band. Su-metal has stated she enjoys singing the high parts in the middle of the track, linked to the choreography. It is widely speculated by fans that the song is meant to be a tribute to Mikio Fujioka, a former live guitarist for the band who died earlier that same year. Composition "Starlight" was described as "pretty djenty" by Greg Kennelty of ''Metal Injection''. Scott Munro of ''Metal Hammer'' commented that the song "starts o ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yuyoyuppe
, known professionally as , is a Japanese DJ, songwriter, producer, and singer, known for his Vocaloid music. Early life Takehiro Mamiya was born on September 25, 1989, when his parents were expecting a baby girl. He first learned to play the guitar in the sixth grade, by his father. First playing on piano and guitar in junior high school, he began to write music for club activities, and later performed on guitar and vocals in a band since high school. Career In 2008, Yuyoyuppe began to post videos on the video sharing service Nico Nico Douga, where he would become well known for his Vocaloid songs with elements of hard rock, with considerable success for his song "Hope", sung by Hatsune Miku. He would later join the band My Eggplant Died Yesterday as a vocalist. On September 26, 2012, Yuyoyuppe released his debut album ''Story of Hope'', as his first release on the label Yamaha Music which he joined that year. On January 16, 2013, he released the album ''Wall in the Presence ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |