Image: Babymetal [Official Press Photo]
Throughout Babymetal’s history since 2014, the band has released so many powerful songs that it was finally time to dedicate an article to them. With these ten tracks, you’ll get to know the Japanese Kawaii Metal band perfectly — from their debut album Babymetal all the way to their latest record Metal Forth. Of course, this list could have been much longer, but all of their most iconic songs made the cut. So grab your headphones or turn up your speakers!
Gimme chocolate!!
Babymetal’s most famous song — for a reason. This catchy track from their self-titled debut album (2014) introduces the band with all their defining traits: Suzuka Nakamoto’s (Su-metal) powerful lead vocals supported by her bandmates, choreographed dance routines not only in music videos but also on stage, kawaii metal outfits, and 100% energy at all times.
Road of Resistance
An iconic live anthem and pure goosebumps.
Megitsune
Not always the first search result when looking up Babymetal tracks, but just as iconic as “Gimme chocolate!!”, just with a darker atmosphere.
Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!!
The title says it all. Another track from their debut Babymetal.
Syncopation
Another anthem that truly comes alive on stage.
Karate
Pure power: the lead single from Babymetal’s second studio album Metal Resistance.
Pa Pa Ya!! ft. F.HERO
From here on, things kick off with a number of collaborations that either bring a real contrast in sound to Babymetal’s songs or merge perfectly into a unique new creation. In this case, together with Thai rapper F.HERO.
RATATATA — Babymetal x Electric Callboy
Their joint track with Electric Callboy is one of Babymetal’s best collabs ever — both bands go full throttle. With Electric Callboy’s core and electronic elements in the mix, the result is a sound unlike anything else.
My Queen — Babymetal ft. Spiritbox
Babymetal’s energy combined with the power of Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante.
Kingslayer — Bring Me The Horizon ft. Babymetal
Even though Babymetal are “only” featured in Bring Me The Horizon's track here, the song simply isn’t the same without them.
