BABYMETAL Podcast

We're back to talk about BABYMETAL's 2025 arena show at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Also: Counting the 5 episodes in "episode 0" and episode 43.5, this is the 100th episode recorded, and it was recorded seven years and one day after episode 1. It's been an amazing and unexpected run, we had so much fun doing it and we appreciate everyone who listened, contributed on mic or in chat or in comments, talked with us at shows. This episode is the last of our canonical run. Come join us one more time, and after that, we'll see you in the show lines. Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: bit.ly/bmp-spotify Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/bmp-pandora

Returning again from a long hiatus, we gather to discuss the release of BABYMETAL's new (and "canonically fourth") album: METAL FORTH. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: bit.ly/bmp-spotify Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/bmp-pandora

After a long time away from our podcast microphones, we return to discuss BABYMETAL's many activities over the past several months. Shows, new songs, new tour, a movie, some cassettes, new album and label announcement. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We're joined by Steven (funnytoss) to discuss some recent magazine interviews, diving into Kobametal's vision and methods for constructing shows and doing collaborations. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The 2024 FOX_FEST just happened, and Kevin talks us through his experience there, including the first live collaborative performances of Brand New Day and RATATATA. Also, we talk about the release of the song and MV for RATATATA itself Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

If you want to travel to Japan to see one of the big BABYMETAL shows, what is involved? We talk through experiences and tips in the second part of a two-part discussion. This time: trains, and the concert day itself. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

If you want to travel to Japan to see one of the big BABYMETAL shows, what is involved? We talk through experiences and tips in the first part of a two-part discussion. This time: airfare and hotels (next time: trains, the concert itself). Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

In keeping with the tradition of holding major Legend shows for BABYMETAL members' 20th birthdays (Legend S, Legend M), BABYMETAL performed a 2-night Legend MM show leading up (20Night) to and on (21Night) Momometal's 21st birthday. Kevin was there, and tells us all about it. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

Without much advance warning, "Leave It All Behind" was released, a three-way collaboration between Thai rapper F.Hero, Thai rock band Bodyslam, and BABYMETAL. And the result is great. None of the three is "featured" behind any of the other two, the styles blend flawlessly, and the MV is spectacular. Join us, and try to guess whether we liked it! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

If you want to buy BABYMETAL merchandise, how do you start? Where do you look? What should you watch out for? In this episode we run down some of the options for buying things from Japan to ship elsewhere. From where to find things (Asmart, Yahoo Japan Auctions, Buyee, Zenmarket, Mandarake, US/UK stores), to how to ship things (Tenso), as well as what to be careful of and some of the weird things that they've put out over the years. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

We break from our regularly scheduled programming to give an important update. We're still here, we're just all very busy. Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The BABYKLOK tour has begun, and two of us have been to one or more of the shows. We talk about our experiences at the BABYKLOK shows and at the METALVERSE unboxing shows. Things are happening! Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL surprised us by releasing a new single and MV: METALI (feat. Tom Morello). This represents the first official song of the newly reborn BABYMETAL. We hastily assembled the podcast team to talk through the song, the video, the debut performance. Join us! Wasshoi! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

The BABYKLOK shows are on the horizon, so we take an episode to talk a bit about what to expect and how to plan for going to the show(s) we're going to. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL showed up for The End of Pink Tape, and METALVERSE#1 UNBOXING is scheduled for August. Plus, BABYMETAL BEGINS preorders have begun, and we've finally gotten golf merch. Join us as we ponder aloud about what all of this means! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL toured Europe supporting Sabaton, and then kicked off a headlining tour in Asia. They announced a co-headlining tour of the US and Canada with DETHKLOK (the BABYKLOK tour) in the Fall. They're touring Australia, and Europe. Join us as we discuss all of this, and how fun it is that they're really back! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

MOMOMETAL joins SU-METAL and MOAMETAL halfway through the two-night BABYMETAL BEGINS show in Yokohama, and Kevin was there. Live premieres of the rest of the songs off THE OTHER ONE, reappearances of the METALVERSE trio, the amazing reappearance of Iine! and BABYMETAL DEATH. Join us as we unpack the beginning of the new era! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

THE OTHER ONE IS OUT. We talk through the Mirror Mirror lyric video, the songs on the album and the album as a whole, the editions, the future, images from the showing of BABYMETAL RETURNS on WOWOW. Lots to process as we rush toward Fox Day 2023. Join us! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

BABYMETAL released the fourth song from The Other One, Light & Darkness. And the album release is clearly coming, with announcements of magazine covers and interviews starting to rain down upon us. Join us as we talk about at what's coming up between now and Fox Day! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe

At the end of the BABYMETAL RETURNS — THE OTHER ONE concert set, many announcements were made, and then a MV for METAL KINGDOM was released. Join us, as we survey the exceedingly complex network of paths that can lead us to BABYMETAL BEGINS in April, talk about shirts and boxes and costumes and Fox Day! Be sure to follow us on twitter, twitter.com/babymetalpdcast, and join the discussion on discord, discord.gg/F6x2kcZ. Rate and listen on iTunes: apple.co/2OW1xV9 Rate and listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/2FAZSoJ Rate and listen on Pandora: bit.ly/3ycUqQe