beni 2149 Posted September 14, 2014 BABYMETAL has the benefit of being a trend right now. Very few (if any) VK-related acts exploded in popularity on YouTube because of their gimmick, and right now BABYMETAL are taking advantage of that fact. Well said, I really can see the attraction of them as a music act. I might just be a slight hater on the most popular acts outshining others or something hah. It's clever I think, to do something so different, doing such a gimmick. I'll be supporting them to continue doing their best anyway. ( : Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ailin 8 Posted September 28, 2014 I do like their songs they are quite popular in Illinois at this moment. Everyone at work talks about Babymetal and well I do think they could make it big in the music industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beni 2149 Posted October 4, 2014 I'm finding it interesting where they're popular and most well known. Seems like they're spreading like wild fire, I continue to keep an eye on their last.fm page and Tumblr post inclusions just to see how far they are. Going against what I've already said here, it really is nice that such a different group are getting recognition, I'm rather excited for more bizarre genre mixes in the future. I seem to be looking into them quite a bit.. more of a fan I think I am, wow. >.< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonsaijodelfisch 328 Posted January 5, 2015 man what a hymn... can't wait for their comeback, let's see if they manage to be more than just a one time curiosity 1 Serox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted January 5, 2015 man what a hymn... can't wait for their comeback, let's see if they manage to be more than just a one time curiosity In some ways their second album is more important than the first. They got everyone's attention so now they have to keep it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furik 832 Posted January 5, 2015 Sounds like Dragonforce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonsaijodelfisch 328 Posted January 5, 2015 i agree. no matter how it turns out, a huge proportion of the people will turn away, as the thrill of the novelty will be gone. this time around they have to convince people to stay for the music. many (myself included) argue, that they only became this famous in the west and in the metal circles, because besides being gimmicky the music itself was proper, clever and heartfelt. now this second time around they need to achieve the difficult to again bring something new and quirky to the table, while at the same time being the solidest as fuckest metal record you can imagine. that sample seems like they at least have this second point already covered pretty much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doombox 4421 Posted January 5, 2015 They're facing the same problem any artist does with a well received debut album, only times 1000 because they got so massively popular. In ways it's so much worse than trying to simply establish cred in the metal scene. They have to simultaneously stay relevant in the pop market which is hard for anyone. Pop music tends to be disposable by nature so even if they release a great album, I'm expecting them to lose a large chunk of fans who are onto the next cute/weird/viral thing already. For long term, I think their only hope is developing a niche market that makes them more of an event unto themselves than simply a musical artist. Like Kiss, for an example. People go for the whole show, not just to hear a couple of well known songs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crube 585 Posted January 6, 2015 Sounds like Dragonforce. That's because it features members from Dragonforce. 1 Serox reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Teletubby 528 Posted January 6, 2015 That's because it features members from Dragonforce. namely guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li. still don't get the thing. what is it? a song? a single? an album? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serox 482 Posted January 6, 2015 namely guitarists Sam Totman and Herman Li. still don't get the thing. what is it? a song? a single? an album? I hope they announce new single/album at Saitama Super Arena in 1/10/2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Teletubby 528 Posted January 6, 2015 there's a new live album LIVE AT BUDOKAN out tomorrow. announced like two hours ago. mastered by Ted Jensen who previously did albums for Madonna, Eagles, Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, Deftones, Coldplay, Behemoth and others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serox 482 Posted January 6, 2015 uuuuh, nice but.. i I do not like the "live album" xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonsaijodelfisch 328 Posted January 7, 2015 btw here is the full thing https://soundcloud.com/jzharris9/babymetal-road-of-resistance guitarwankery is over 9000! not too fond about the singalong part tho, but i guess this is gonna be kewl at live-shows EDIT: @wikkit below: yep, this is what i was referring to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Teletubby 528 Posted January 7, 2015 not too fond about the singalong part tho, but i guess this is gonna be kewl at live-shows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nattliga_toner 240 Posted January 7, 2015 BABYMETAL = serious business 2 Gaz and Zeus reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doombox 4421 Posted January 8, 2015 LMAO omg someone make this dude a cup of sleepytime tea and let him calm the hell down. Let me cry because a bunch of little girls are more popular than my faves, boo fucking hoo. Edit: quote from the top comment from him in reply to this video " I new the exact reactions I would get from this video its all planned and staged." So someone did it all for the views I guess. Talk about revoking your "metal card". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crube 585 Posted January 8, 2015 LMAO omg someone make this dude a cup of sleepytime tea and let him calm the hell down. Let me cry because a bunch of little girls are more popular than my faves, boo fucking hoo. Edit: quote from the top comment from him in reply to this video " I new the exact reactions I would get from this video its all planned and staged." So someone did it all for the views I guess. Talk about revoking your "metal card". But, don't you see? BABYMETAL is taking the seriousness out of metal! Unlike bands like GWAR, Lordi, Steel Panther, Edguy, and so forth! No one can have a fun time in metal! EVER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 7997 Posted January 8, 2015 But, don't you see? BABYMETAL is taking the seriousness out of metal! Unlike bands like GWAR, Lordi, Steel Panther, Edguy, and so forth! No one can have a fun time in metal! EVER! I wonder how this makes him feel: 1 Crube reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackdoll 907 Posted January 8, 2015 ^twerking for the win 1 Crube reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doombox 4421 Posted January 8, 2015 But, don't you see? BABYMETAL is taking the seriousness out of metal! Unlike bands like GWAR, Lordi, Steel Panther, Edguy, and so forth! No one can have a fun time in metal! EVER! SHHHH Don't you bring your logic in here and start making sense. That's so un-metal!! I wonder how this makes him feel: He might pop a blood vessel if he saw this. XD 1 Crube reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Teletubby 528 Posted January 8, 2015 jeez how fucked up that guy is? there's just too much spare time in his life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crube 585 Posted January 8, 2015 I wonder how this makes him feel: Aneurysm in 3... 2... 1... ? jeez how fucked up that guy is? there's just too much spare time in his life. And getting upset over stuff that he doesn't like? I meant... this is new levels of butthurt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wicked Teletubby 528 Posted January 8, 2015 BABYFORCE. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kurenaishineek 646 Posted January 9, 2015 But, don't you see? BABYMETAL is taking the seriousness out of metal! Unlike bands like GWAR, Lordi, Steel Panther, Edguy, and so forth! No one can have a fun time in metal! EVER!Seriousness? What? Since when is this what metal is about? Seriously the fathers of metal would facepalm reading your comment . The live album is out on itunes , just got it and its very good , totally love those live versions , Ijime, Dame, Zettaj being a 8 minute long song now is sooo good . Alos the instrumantal parts do sound different a little , well Leda and master Takayoshi are on guitars now , and BOH is on bass , their characteristic play styles are rubbing off on the Babymetal songs , but in a good way of course . The new Akumu no Rondo with all those Djent/Prog riffs is probably the biggest change to the sound of Babymetal . Also a lot better thanks to MOAMETAL and YUIMETAL singing live and not from playback like on the first live DVD . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
