Babymetal

Babymetal is a unique fusion of heavy metal and J-pop that originated in Japan in 2010. The group was formed by the talent agency Amuse and initially consisted of three members: Suzuka Nakamoto ("Su-metal"), Yui Mizuno ("Yuimetal"), and Moa Kikuchi ("Moametal"). Babymetal is known for their distinctive style which combines elements of heavy metal music with various other genres, most notably pop and electronic dance music. Their lyrics often revolve around themes of positivity, self-empowerment, and the struggle against oppression.

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Babymetal released their self-titled debut album in 2014, which was a commercial success and peaked at number two on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart. The band gained international fame when their music video for "Gimme Chocolate!!" went viral on YouTube. This led to them being the first Japanese band to perform at the UK's prestigious Sonisphere Festival in 2014 and the first Japanese act to headline Wembley Arena in 2016.

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Their second album, "Metal Resistance", released in 2016, further solidified their global presence. However, in 2018, Yuimetal left the group, citing health reasons. Despite this setback, Babymetal continued to perform and record as a duo, releasing their third album, "Metal Galaxy", in 2019. 

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Babymetal's innovative style and energetic performances have earned them a dedicated fanbase around the world. They have played a significant role in challenging stereotypes about both Japanese pop music and the metal genre, and they continue to push boundaries with their unique sound and image.