CLOSING IN ON a decade since the release of their debut album, Babymetal have evolved from a WTF curio to a crucial part of the metal firmament.
Across their four records, the band have moved away from their original ‘J-pop meets speed metal’ pitch to incorporate everything from nu metal and hip hop to folk, symphonic and power metal, earning them millions of fans around the world.
The addition of Momometal in 2023 brought the band back up to a trio, and November’s sold-out UK shows showed just how potent this new era is set to be for Babymetal. With Download on the horizon, Hammer took your questions for the trio and prayed to the Fox God that we’d get answers…
Why do you think your music appeals to so many different generations and demographics?
“We are professionals, not bound by boundaries. We strive
