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BABYMETAL on Tour
They call it "kawaii" metal ("cute" metal in Japanese) and the concept is so ludicrous it could only have come from the bizarre, wonderful subculture factory that is Japan. BABYMETAL features two (formerly three) diminutive teen girls singing pop songs — in front of a band of middle-aged heavy metal musicians. It shouldn't work, but it really, really does. Singers Su-metal, Moametal and, originally, Yuimetal are so small that they sometimes stand on boxes onstage, dressed in matching dresses that are part baby-doll, part medieval fantasy. It is a surreal and amazing sight — but for all the novelty, these ladies are surprisingly commanding. Their music is a study in delightful contrasts, melding girlish pop with guitar heroics and satisfyingly heavy rock. The group took the world by storm on their first BABYMETAL World Tour in 2014, and they were impressive enough to be invited to open for Lady Gaga during her 2014 ArtRave: The Artpop Ball tour. After their BABYMETAL World Tour 2016: Legend Metal Resistance, they were invited to support none other than Metallica the next year. In 2019, they undertook their first-ever U.S. headlining tour, supported by Swedish metal act Avatar.
BABYMETAL in Concert
Before joining the pre-fab band, BABYMETAL's singers had no idea what heavy metal even was. One singer, Yuimetal, admits she's never been in a mosh pit, and thinks she'd be "smashed to bits." Instead, singers Su-metal, Yuimetal and Moametal were all part of Sakura Gakuin, a group of junior high school girls chasing fame in Japan's lucrative "idol pop" industry. That industry is all about cultivating an image of innocence, but it can be hard to stand out; producer Kobametal originally imagined BABYMETAL as a subgroup of Sakura Gakuin that would distinguish the main group. But BABYMETAL quickly took on a life of their own, and in early 2014 the group released their first self-titled album to acclaim, climbing metal charts around the world thanks in no small part to the breakout single "Gimme Chocolate!" In 2016, the band released their second album, Metal Resistance and became the first Japanese group to headline Wembley Arena. Metalheads have embraced the group, who have been welcomed at major metal festivals. They even performed "Gimme Chocolate!" on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Yuimetal left the group in late 2018, but that hasn't slowed the band's momentum.
I've never listened to Jason Richardson before. But I thought he was very good. Dethklok was just playing brutal. I thought the animations behind the band during the show were awesome. Babymetal was phenomenal. I would definitely go see baby metal again. My only complaint was the show was too short. Other than that, it was great.
This was my first concert ever I love everything about it the girls were amazing!! Especially MomoMetal during Metali with the “ARE YOU READY” line it was unforgettable. This has to be my favorite memory of my life
I've been a fan since 2020 and finally was able to see them and they did not disappoint!! Along with Richardson and Dethklok they did amazing and they were so full of energy. I absolutely loved the metal scream Momo metal and Su metal did! Would definitely want to see them again. They're so amazing and the vibes and fans made it even better.
One of the best concerts I've ever been to if not the best, and I've been to multiple "big name"concerts. The performance was great and the girls really got the crowd involved. The theater was full of energy. I will definitely try to make my way to another one of their concerts in the future and invite more people along next time.
Babymetal themselves were awesome. Great energy, awesome choreography, the drummer was the star of the show for me. However the fans were ****ing unbearable. I came to see Dethklok so it wasn't the end of the world for me but I straight up could not enjoy myself. There were girls behind me SCREAMING their heads off. Like not cheers or anything, literal shrieking. I imagine if I was yelling that loud my throat would hurt. It wasn't fun and playful singing along to the songs. You would think they were being murdered with how loud their grotesque cries were. Let me tell you this concert was loud. I was wearing earplugs. And yet still, I could barely make out what the band was singing due to the fans. One of the most unenjoyable concert experiences of my life. Solely due to the fans.
Great show - getting into and out of YouTube theater was so easy. No hassles or waiting.
This is the best show I have ever been to. The production level and the sheer talent made it amazing. The venue was amazing which helped make the night that much more amazing.
Momoko smiled at me a bunch of times 12/10 would do again
Show was great but it really sucked that they did not use the secondary monitors. For those in the 300 section it was like watching a concert but not being there. Only 2 times did they show the band on the back screen, felt very unpersonal and detached. Sonically it was perfect, but I felt like the seats were too far away. :(
I had the first entry ticket. Being able to get to the barricade to see babymetal is the best concert experience I've ever had. Their performance was amazing and so full of energy.
I've seen a lot of their videos and videos of their concerts and they did not disappoint, they had so much energy on stage I was standing and jumping the whole time. Getting the crowd involved too. I regret not seeing them again the next day!
It was so good, such great performers. I would definitely go again when they come back!
Theater Babymetal is great live and Youtube Theater is a great venue with outside hang out area and great visuals and sound. Babymetal needs to be seen live
Best of both worlds especially since one of them don’t tour as much
This was the first time I had been to the YouTube Theater. It was a great venue. We had good seats and enjoyed the evening. Dethklok opened. It was great to see them again. The animation in the background really sells the experience. Babymetal had a cool intro and kept with that theme throughout their performance. They were more pop in this concert than when I had seen them several years ago with Korn. They are true performers though. They engaged the audience and really got everyone on their feet. It was a fun time and a great show!
Great venue. Seats are comfortable. I like the view from 2nd Floor. Babymetal put some incredible show! Awesome!!!
First time inside YouTube Theater and first time seeing Baby Metal I was more than amazed. I would definitely recommend seeing them
It's been 9 years since I've been to a BABYMETAL concert and these Su-Metal and Moa-Metal did that same energy they did when they first came to LA. As for their newest member, Momo-Metal, it was like she's been with the group since the beginning. It was a fantastic show. It was also great seeing Jason Richardson and Dethklok open for them too. I can't wait for BABYMETAL to make their return.
Great show and playlist! Wish I could have been in the pit.
The show was great. The venue is new, clean, and has good acoustics. The air conditioning inside the venue was very effective and it was quite cold. Is it good for live performances that get heated up?
