BABYMETAL is a Japanese band that has redefined the boundaries of metal music by merging the intensity of heavy metal with the charm and energy of Japanese pop idol culture. With a sound that fuses headbanging riffs, high-speed drums, and catchy vocal melodies, BABYMETAL created a new subgenre called kawaii metal ("cute metal").
Their stage performances are a blend of powerful choreography, striking visuals, and metal anthems. Originally formed as a sub-unit of the idol group Sakura Gakuin, the band quickly gained worldwide fame for their originality and cross-genre appeal.