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Formed in 2010, the 3-girl unit BABYMETAL is based on the theme of “Kawaii Metal” (mixing the genres of J-Pop and Heavy Metal). After releasing their music video for “DOKI DOKIMORNING” in 2011 to worldwide acclaim (and shock!). In March, 2012, they released a collaboration EP “Iine!” with Kiba of Akiba, followed by “Head Bangya!!” in July, 2012. BABYMETAL made their first overseas performance at Anime Festival Asia Singapore in November, 2012.
In January, 2013, BABYMETAL released their major-label debut single “Ijime, Dame, Zettai” (“No more bullying”) with Toy’s Factory, and achieved the #6 spot on Oricon’s singles chart. Later in 2013, they released their follow-up single “Megitsune” and began their “Death Match Tour 2013,” accompanied by a live metal band and performing at several music festivals, including Metrock 2013, Rock in Japan Festival 2013, Summer Sonic Festival 2013 and Anime Festival Indonesia 2013. In October, 2013, BABYMETAL was a featured performer at Japan’s largest metal festival LOUD PARK 13, and they released the 3-concert Blu-RayLive -Legend I, D, Z Apocalypse- in Novembe... More Biography
Where heavy metal and JPOP meet