BABYMETAL babymetal TFCC86461

A release that took the world by storm is the focus for this entry: the self-titled debut album from Babymetal. Released on February 26, 2014, this CD (catalog number TFCC-86461) was issued in Japan on the Toy’s Factory / BMD Fox Records label. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.

This 13-track album served as the explosive introduction to Babymetal’s groundbreaking concept. Produced by Kobametal, it masterfully fused the high-energy performance and catchy melodies of J-pop with a diverse, powerful, and authentic heavy metal sound, spanning styles from groove metal and metalcore to speed metal.

The album is packed with the viral hits that launched their global career, including the introductory “Babymetal Death,” the smash hit “ギミチョコ！！” (Gimme Chocolate!!), the traditional-infused “メギツネ” (Megitsune), and the anti-bullying anthem “イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ” (Ijime, Dame, Zettai).

It showcases the core lineup of Su-Metal (vocals) and Yuimetal & Moametal (scream/vocals) backed by top-tier musicians and producers from the Japanese rock and metal scene, including Takeshi Ueda (AA=) and Yuyoyuppe.

“Babymetal” (TFCC-86461) stands as a landmark debut, a high-quality, genre-defying album that successfully challenged musical boundaries and introduced a completely new style to a massive international audience.