Babymetal
BabyMetal | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Pop, metal |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Toy's Factory (2013–present) |
| Members | Su-Metal MoaMetal YuiMetal |
| Website | http://www.babymetal.jp/ |
BabyMetal (stylized as BABYMETAL) is a Japanese 3-member female musical group, managed by the Amuse talent agency.
History
The group was initially formed as a subunit of the female idol group Sakura Gakuin under the concept of a "fusion of metal and idol [music]".[1][2] BabyMetal's first indie CD single, titled "BabyMetal × Kiba of Akiba", ranked 3rd in the Oricon weekly indie chart and number one in the Tower Records Shibuya weekly indie ranking.[3] The band's major debut single "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" sold 19,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number 6 in the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.[1]
In the spring of 2013, Suzuka Nakamoto graduated from junior high school and therefore had to "graduate" from the group Sakura Gakuin (that consists of girls of up to junior high). However, it was decided by the management that BabyMetal won't dissolve and will continue their activities as a band for the time being.
The group will release its next single, titled "Megitsune" on Wednesday, June 19.[4]
On May 18, BabyMetal announced that they will attend the "Summer Sonic 2013" rock festival which will be held in Osaka on August 10 & 11, 2013.[5] It will be their 2nd time performing at the concert.
Members
| Name | Instruments | Real name | Date of birth | Prefecture of origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Su-Metal | vocal, dance | Suzuka Nakamoto (中元 すず香) | December 20, 1997 | Hiroshima |
| MoaMetal | scream, dance | Moa Kikuchi (菊地 最愛) | July 4, 1999 | Aichi |
| YuiMetal | scream, dance | Yui Mizuno (水野 由結) | June 20, 1999 | Kanagawa |
Discography
Singles
| No. | Title | Release date | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart [6] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "BabyMetal × Kiba of Akiba" (BABYMETAL × キバオブアキバ)[7] |
March 7, 2012 | 46 |
| 2 | "Headbanger!!" (ヘドバンギャー!!) |
April 7, 2012 | 20 |
| 3 | "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" (イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ, "No, More, Bullying") |
January 9, 2013 | 6 |
| 4 | "Megitsune" (メギツネ, "Female Fox") |
June 19, 2013 |
DVD singles
- "Doki Doki Morning" (ド・キ・ド・キ☆モーニング) (October 22, 2011, Juonbu Records (Toy's Factory))
Music videos
| Single no. | Title |
|---|---|
| 1st DVD single |
"Doki Doki Morning" |
| 1 | "Ii ne!" |
| "Ii ne!" (Live in Tokyo 2012) | |
| 2 | "Headbanger!!" |
| 3 | "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" |
| 4 | "Megitsune" |
References
- ^ a b "ヒットがみえる! エンタメマーケット情報サイト ORICON BiZ online". Oricon. 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ "12～13歳女の子の「ヘビメタアイドル」 「さくら学院 BABYMETAL」に世界が大注目". J-CAST. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ "女の子3人組のメタルダンスユニット"BABYMETAL"、初の単独シングル発売決定". De View. Oricon. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ^ "BABYMETAL To Release "Megitsune" On June 19th". Japanverse. 2013-04-16.
- ^ "BABYMETAL ： 2度目のサマソニ参戦が決定 今年は大阪にも降臨！". Mantan-Web. 2013-05-18.
- ^ "ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬのCDシングルランキング、ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2013-06-11.
- ^ "ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬ×キバオブアキバ ＢＡＢＹＭＥＴＡＬ×キバオブアキバのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved 2013-06-11.