Babymetal Releases New 'Karate' Single, 'Metal Resistance' Album Trailer
With their self-titled debut album, Babymetal became international sensations, selling out arenas at home while becoming one of Asia's top-selling acts in America. The J-pop/metal trio has now revealed the first taste of its upcoming sophomore album Metal Resistance via lead single "Karate."
While Babymetal went viral (but also divided listeners) for their out-there blend of high-pitched pop melodies with intense death metal, "Karate" feels like a slightly more sophisticated take on their signature style. Yuimetal and Moametal's hooks aren't as jarring as they once were, and Su-metal is leading the group with more matured vocals. Of course, there's intense rock production, but it works more in tangent with the group than in the past.
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