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Popular BABYMETAL songs you should listen to before their first Manila concert

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Gary Ann Lastrilla

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<p>Award-winning Japanese group BABYMETAL is finally bringing their explosive sound to Philippine shores. Organized by Pulp Live World, the group will headline their first-ever concert in the country on October 8 at the Araneta Coliseum, as part of their “BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2025–2026 IN ASIA.”</p><div><br/></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pulpliveworld/p/DOkRmrBki_C/"></a></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-23" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOkRmrBki_C/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%3A23%2C%22os%22%3A17787116.799999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="925" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-23" 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>Formed in 2010, BABYMETAL is known for pioneering the Kawaii metal genre, which combines elements 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 live performances are supported by the KAMI BAND, a group of professional musicians who play the instruments during shows.</p><div><br/></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>Ahead of their much-awaited Manila performance, here’s a quick playlist of BABYMETAL’s biggest and most iconic songs that you can start listening to.</p><div> </div><div><strong>1. Gimme Chocolate!!</strong></div><div> </div><p>Considered as their breakout hit, “Gimme Chocolate!!” blends aggressive rock music with cute, rapid-fire lyrics about wanting to eat chocolate. Released in 2014, the track currently has over 210 million views on YouTube and 125 million streams on Spotify, cementing its status as a fan favorite worldwide.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WIKqgE4BwAY" title="BABYMETAL - ギミチョコ！！- Gimme chocolate!! (OFFICIAL)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>2. RATATATA</strong></div><div> </div><p>One of their newest hits that was released in 2024, “RATATATA” is a collaboration with German band Electric Callboy. The catchy, electronic dance single has quickly climbed the charts, earning more than 100 million Spotify streams and 50 million YouTube views since its release.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EDnIEWyVIlE" title="BABYMETAL x @Electric Callboy - RATATATA (OFFICIAL VIDEO)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>3. Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!!</strong></div><div> </div><p>Released in 2012, this single is beloved for its intense choreography that encourages fans to, quite literally, bang their heads. The track boasts 69 million Spotify listens and 34 million YouTube views, making it a staple in their live shows.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/2IzR_ClTE8Y" title="BABYMETAL - ヘドバンギャー！！- Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!!! (OFFICIAL)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>4. Megitsune</strong></div><div> </div><p>“Megitsune,” which means “female fox,” blends traditional Japanese instruments with heavy rock sound. Its theatrical music video has over 96 million views on YouTube, while Spotify streams have surpassed 70 million.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cK3NMZAUKGw" title="BABYMETAL - メギツネ - MEGITSUNE (OFFICIAL)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>5. PA PA YA!! feat. F.HERO</strong></div><div> </div><p>Released in 2019, “PA PA YA!!” features Thai rapper F.HERO. The high-energy track became part of BABYMETAL’s live setlists during their world tours and has gained over 58 million views on YouTube and 46 million listens on Spotify to date.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oO7Y8NsnkRg" title="BABYMETAL - PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO)  (OFFICIAL)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div><strong>6. Road of Resistance</strong></div><div><strong> </strong></div><p>BABYMETAL performed this song at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan during a sold-out show in 2015 attended by 20,000 people. The live performance video has over 37 million views on YouTube.</p><div> </div><div><iframe width="681" height="383" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zTEYUFgLveY" title="BABYMETAL - Road of Resistance - Live in Japan (OFFICIAL)" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>

<p>BABYMETAL will headline their first-ever concert in the Philippines on October 8 at the Araneta Coliseum, as part of their 'BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2025–2026 IN ASIA.'</p>

BABYMETAL will headline their first-ever concert in the Philippines on October 8 at the Araneta Coliseum, as part of their 'BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2025–2026 IN ASIA.'