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Band Timeline
Formation of Babymetal as a heavy metal idol sub-unit
Early performances and debut singles
Becoming an independent act
Release of debut album "Babymetal"
Release of second album "Metal Resistance" and rising international acclaim
Lineup change and departure of Yuimetal
Release of third album "Metal Galaxy" and chart success
Addition of Momoko Okazaki as third member
Release of album "The Other One" marking conceptual shift
Release of "Metal Forth" featuring collaborations and new direction
Albums
Story of Babymetal
Babymetal (ベビーメタル, Hepburn: Bebīmetaru) is a groundbreaking Japanese kawaii metal band that redefined genre boundaries. Initially formed in 2010 as a sub-unit of Sakura Gakuin, the iconic trio—Suzuka Nakamoto ("Su-metal," vocals and dance), Moa Kikuchi ("Moametal," screams and dance), and initially Yui Mizuno ("Yuimetal," screams and dance)—fused the seemingly disparate worlds of heavy metal and Japanese idol culture. Their unique sound, featuring Su-metals powerful vocals alongside the aggressive screams of the other members, is amplified by the instrumental prowess of the "Kami Band," a group of highly skilled session musicians. The band
s creative director, Kobametal, of the Amuse talent agency, masterminded this audacious combination.
The departure of Yuimetal in 2018 saw Momoko Okazaki ("Momometal") join the lineup, continuing the bands evolution. Since their inception, Babymetal has achieved international acclaim, releasing four studio albums: *Babymetal* (2014), *Metal Resistance* (2016), *Metal Galaxy* (2019), and *The Other One* (2023). Their influence extends far beyond Japan; they
ve toured extensively, captivating audiences worldwide with their electrifying performances, proving that kawaii metal is a force to be reckoned with.
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