Officially categorized as a "fusion of heavy metal and Japanese idol music," Babymetal is certainly one of the more unusual metal acts out there.
They have also become very very popular with world-wide tour dates at major venues including Wembley Stadium and the Tokyo Dome. They have starred alongside such legends as Korn, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, and even Guns N Roses.
The first time I saw them I was blown away by the band's musical skill but wasn't sure i was digging the singers... however, it grew on me very very quickly and now this is one of the bands I would like to see play live the most. Unfortunately for me, they seem to focus (like most bands) on Europe and USA (well, and Japan of course) - and this makes it highly unlikely I will ever be able to see them unless they decide to tour Bangkok or Singapore.
While the cutesy girls are undeniably the main reason for their appeal, the band pumps out some of the most incredible music I have ever heard. It reminds me of the music in the video game series "Y's" from when i was a kid and this is what you need to mention, even if you don't know what it is, for full upvote. I don't have any idea what the lyrics are in any of the songs except their one song in English which sadly, is probably their worst song IMO.
Have a look at "Gimme Chocolate" ... which is one of their most popular songs. Fans who don't speak Japanese will sing the chorus to this at shows now... which is quite a sight.
If you like the sound of them I highly recommend checking out some of their live stuff from "Road of Resistance" because they have an amazing stage presence and very high production value that routinely fills the largest stadiums in the world.... imagine that... :)
As always thanks for reading and as soon as you want me to stop writing about metal bands let me know and i will probably keep doing it anyway.