Chapter 1
The birth of kawaiimetal and the Fox God
Chapter 2
The Kami Band and heavy metal mastery
Chapter 3
Conquering the global metal stage
Chapter 4
The evolution and the J-pop idol system
Ch 2 · The Kami Band and heavy metal mastery
매운김치 Western Kami Band Expansion
The Western Kamis bring the heavy chug sound (Oh yeah!) / Rocking the stage from Japan to the West (Oh yeah!)
매운김치 Elite Japanese session musicians in white robes and corpse paint play complex live speed metal to back the pop group.
매운김치 Legendary J-rock guitarist Takayoshi Ohmura gives the band undeniable heavy metal credibility.
BETA
매운김치 Match heavy metal riffs with J-pop beats to discover how Babymetal conquered the world.
Fun Fact
Kami Band gear: Bassist BOH uses a custom six-string bass guitar because standard four-string models cannot handle Babymetal's ultra-low tuning.
Glossary
backing band (noun)
An accompanying group of musicians who play instruments for a solo singer or featured performer. In October 2012, the Kami Band debuted as the group's live backing band at Shibuya's O-East.
An accompanying group of musicians who play instruments for a solo singer or featured performer. In October 2012, the Kami Band debuted as the group's live backing band at Shibuya's O-East.
Quiz
What signature look do the members of the Kami Band wear on stage during Babymetal concerts?
Quiz
What does the word 'Kami' mean in Japanese, which names Babymetal's backing band of virtuoso musicians?
Quiz
Which prominent Kami Band bassist is famous for playing a six-string bass and headbanging with a painted bald head during Babymetal shows?
Quiz
What style of metal do the Kami Band musicians primarily play during live Babymetal shows?
Quiz
Which instrument does Takayoshi Ohmura, one of the most famous long-time Kami Band members, play?
Quiz
What is the purpose of the live instrumental solos performed by the Kami Band during Babymetal concerts?
Quiz
In what year did Babymetal begin using a 'Western' lineup of Kami Band musicians for their American tours?