Babymetal is a Japanese kawaii metal band consisting of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal", Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal" and Momoko Okazaki as "Momometal". The band is produced by Kobametal from the Amuse talent agency. Their vocals are backed by heavy metal instrumentation, performed by a group of session musicians known as the "Kami Band" at performances.
Babymetal performing at Ancienne Belgique in December 2023 (L-R: Moametal, Su-metal, Momometal)
Babymetal performing in London, November 2014. From left to right; Moametal, Su-metal and Yuimetal
Babymetal at GQ Men of the Year 2015 ceremony in Tokyo due to winning Special Prize "Discovery of the Year"
Babymetal performing at Wembley Arena, 2016
Kawaii metal is a musical genre that blends elements of heavy metal and J-pop that was pioneered in Japan in the early 2010s. The genre combines both Eastern and Western influences that appeal to both cultures. A typical kawaii metal composition combines the instrumentation found in various types of heavy metal music with J-pop melodies and a Japanese idol aesthetic. Kawaii metal's lyrical topics often contain kawaii themes.
Kawaii metal pioneers Babymetal, performing in The O2 Arena London in 2016.
Kawaii metal band Deadlift Lolita in 2017.
