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BABYMETAL electrifies Filipino fans in first-ever Manila concert

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Gary Ann Lastrilla

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<p>Kawaii metal sensation BABYMETAL made history on Wednesday night, October 8, as they staged their first-ever concert in the Philippines, headlining a high-energy show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum as part of their “BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2025–2026 IN ASIA.” The much-awaited event was organized by Pulp Live World.</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/5/28/japan-s-babymetal-to-hold-concert-in-manila-this-october-0757"><strong>READ: Japan’s BABYMETAL to hold concert in Manila this October</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Excitement filled the Big Dome early in the evening with performances by Metalverse, an idol girl group known for their metal songs. The trio served as the opening act, delivering a 15-minute set that successfully hyped up the growing audience ahead of the main show.</p><div><em><br/></em></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760076628222BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-_HG_6161.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo credits PULP Live World</span></span></span></div><div> <span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760076652481BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-_R4A6442.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo credits PULP Live World</span></span></span></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760076673199BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-_R4A6647.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo credits PULP Live World</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760077407037BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-_R4A6792.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:560px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1760077449518BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-BabyMetalInMNL_PhotosBy_JoelHGarcia_Pulp-2R4A6378.jpg" style="width:600px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo credits PULP Live World</span></span></span></div><p>BABYMETAL took the stage shortly after 8 p.m., with the Kami Band showcasing their musical prowess as the group opened with the track “BABYMETAL DEATH.” The members led the crowd with their signature steps, getting the audience involved right from the start.</p><p>The energy surged further as the group followed with “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!!,” prompting fans to “headbang,” jump, and dance along. “PA PA YA!!” came next, with fans waving towels and pieces of cloth in circular motions in the air while bouncing to the beat.</p><p> The set continued with “KxAxWxAxIxI,” during which the crowd chanted with the group. A performance of “METALI!!” followed next, which had hands raised and fans rocking in unison. A fiery performance of “Kon! Kon!” came after, further fueling the excitement inside the arena.</p><p> BABYMETAL then shifted to the catchy “Sunset Kiss,” a track marked by its pop melodies paired with heavy metal music. Next came “Song 3,” which opened with a short story about three sisters who encountered a miracle after getting into trouble while traveling to Mt. Fuji to see the rising sun.</p><p> The atmosphere reached another peak when the familiar beats of “RATATATA” filled the coliseum. Fans erupted in cheers, dancing and singing along as smoke effects filled the stage. The high energy carried over seamlessly into “Gimme Chocolate!!,” during which the standing crowd in the mosh pit formed swirling circles, creating a whirlwind of movement.</p><p> The group then performed “from me to u” before moving into their finale. Carrying their BABYMETAL flags, the trio closed the night with a powerful performance of “Road of Resistance.” Once again, the mosh pit crowd formed even bigger circles, dancing and chanting along until the final notes.</p><p> Before exiting the stage, BABYMETAL thanked their Filipino fans and bid them goodbye with a warm “ingat kayo,” earning loud cheers from the audience. Likewise, the group posted on Instagram later that night to express their gratitude to everyone who came to their Manila concert.</p><div> </div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-30" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjkGskklfh/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A30%2C%22os%22%3A19789960.599999998%2C%22ls%22%3A177813.8%2C%22le%22%3A178347.10000000003%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="612" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-30" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div> </div><p>The Manila stop followed a series of Asian tour dates that included South Korea (September 26 and 28), Hong Kong (September 30), Taipei (October 2), Singapore (October 4), and Kuala Lumpur (October 6).</p><div> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/10/8/popular-babymetal-songs-you-should-listen-to-before-their-first-manila-concert-1323"><strong>READ: Popular BABYMETAL songs you should listen to before their first Manila concert</strong></a></div><div><br/></div><p>Formed in 2010, BABYMETAL is widely known for pioneering the Kawaii metal genre, which is a fusion of J-pop and heavy metal. The group is composed of Su-Metal (Suzuka Nakamoto) on vocals and dance, and Moametal (Moa Kikuchi) and Momometal (Momoko Okazaki) as screamers and dancers. Their concerts are accompanied by the Kami Band, a group of professional musicians who perform live instrumentals on stage.</p><div> </div>

<p>BABYMETAL thrilled Filipino fans at their first-ever Manila concert held last October 8 at the Araneta Coliseum. </p>

BABYMETAL thrilled Filipino fans at their first-ever Manila concert held last October 8 at the Araneta Coliseum.