To judge by their looks, Baby Metal have all the makings of a Japanese girl band: cute, sweet and harmless. Listening to them, however, is a different matter! Su-Metal, Moametal and Momometal are the spearheads of kawaii metal, that unlikely style that mixes j-pop and metal.

Launched in 2010, Babymetal have been riding the wave of success ever since. The angry idols have performed at the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals, shattering all records. A phenomenon that’s repeated with each new album release. At the time of writing, Babymetal’s discography includes four opuses: Babymetal (2014), Metal Resistance (2016), Metal Galaxy (2019) and The Other One (2023).

In the midst of their world tour – which takes them from Bangkok to Los Angeles – Babymetal naturally makes a stop at Hellfest. Perched on one of the Mainstages, the three Japanese girls put on a demonstration of their astonishing blend of fury, cuteness and meticulous choreography. Quite a performance!

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