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QSlayer seems to be big fans of yours, but have other heavy metal bands warmed up to you?



MoametalI’m happy enough that people acknowledge us whether the like us or not. We’re really blessed to be supported by bands like Metallica.

QAre there any heavy metal bands that inspire you?



Yuimetal Metallica, of course! They are the band that all three of us really look up to. They took pictures with us and are super friendly. I think it’ll be fun to tour with them, one day.

QDid you think being a heavy metal idol would be a lot different than a normal Japanese idol?



Su-metalWe came to be Babymetal after receiving a divine message from the Fox God. We strive to be the only one and to continue to do more things that only we as Babymetal can do.

QDo you get headaches from head banging?

Yuimetal Of course! When we first started out I remember suffering from muscle ache for three straight days.