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Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
All-female Japanese rock band Scandal is holding a concert in Singapore this September 2025
Before Japanese girl groups like Babymetal, Band-Maid, and Atarashii Gakko were in existence, there was Scandal – a four-member rock group that debuted in 2006. Amidst the primarily saccharine, cutesy outlook of other female idols in the Japanese music industry, this bunch of high school pals stood out with their badassery and broke all stereotypes of what a teen girl group in the scene should sound like. They play their own instruments too – with Mami on guitar, Tomomi on bass, Rina on drums, and Haruna as the lead vocalist. The OG fans would remember the foursome for their iconic black-and-red schoolgirl-like stage outfits back in their earlier days. Now in their mid-30s, they sport a more cleaned-up aesthetic alongside more masterful vocals – but with no lack of the same attitude they've come to be known and loved for. Scandal is known for hits like Harukaze, which was featured in anime Bleach; Shunkan Sentimental (瞬間センチメンタル) which was the soundtrack for Fullmetal Alchemist; and Yoake No Ryuuseigun (夜明けの流星群) for a Pokémon movie. As for non-anime-related tunes, Scandal Baby; Awanaitsumorino, Genkidene (会わないつもりの、元気でね); and Departure are among the extensive collection of power-packed earworms across their 11-album discography. As part of their 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025, the J-rock quartet will be performing at The Star Theatre in Singapore on September 13, 2025, a Saturday evening. Prices for tickets start from $118, and go up to $228 for VIP packages with a meet and greet. Read on for all the details on Scandal's concert in Singapore, including how to buy tickets, ticket prices, the opening act, seating map and more. When is Scandal's concert in Singapore this 2025? All-female J-rock band Scandal will be performing in Singapore on September 13, 2025. The show starts at 6.30pm and will last for approximately 3 hours, with a 20-minute interval in the middle. Doors open at 5.30pm, and you're advised to reach the venue with enough buffer time before the start of the performance. Where will Scandal's show in Singapore be held? The 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025 concert in Singapore will be held at The Star Performing Arts Centre at The Star Theatre, a fully seated venue. What are ticket prices for Scandal's 2025 concert in Singapore like? There are three ticket pricing tiers to choose from: Cat 1: $118 Cat 2: $148 VIP meet and greet package: $228 These prices exclude a $4 booking fee that will be applied to each ticket. How to buy tickets for Scandal's concert in Singapore? Ticket for the 'Love, Spark, Joy!' Scandal Tour 2025 show in Singapore can be purchased via Sistic's website or via Sistic's telephone hotline at 63485555. Do note that ticket sales will only open at 10am on June 20 2025, Friday – make sure you set a reminder on your phone to avoid missing out. What does the Scandal concert VIP meet and greet package include? Each $228 VIP package for Scandal's 2025 performance in Singapore includes the following: VIP ticket in the first five rows of the venue A post-concert photo with Scandal, in a group of five fans Limited-edition autographed postcard Priority access to concert merchandise purchases Scandal 2025 Singapore concert seat map The seating map for Scandal's concert in Singapore in September 2025 can be found below: Who is the opening act for Scandal's Singapore concert in September 2025? Before Scandal takes the stage, the show will open with a short set by Japanese artiste Li-sa-X and her band Koiai – a relatively new female group formed in 2022 which includes Hazuki from Nemophila on guitar, and drummer Kanade Sato. The trio will play their song A New Picture, along with familiar soundtracks from animes like Naruto, Demon Slayer, Bocchi The Rock!, and Chainsaw Man. Li-sa-X is not to be confused with Japanese singer-songwriter LiSA, a popular soloist.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Bloodywood is India's first metal band to collaborate with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal
There is a method to all the madness about metal music, and folk-metal band Bloodywood has cracked it. With two albums under its belt, the recent one being Nu Delhi, this is the first Indian band to have collaborated with Japanese kawaii metal band Babymetal. Comprising Suzuka Nakamoto, Moa Kikuchi and Momoko Okazaki, Babymetal blends elements of heavy metal and J-pop, which is the essence of kawaii metal — a musical genre that was pioneered in Japan in the early 2010s. 'The song that we worked on with Babymetal features on our new album. Babymetal's producer attended our concert in Tokyo in 2023 and gave us the brand's merchandise, but we got talking to them while writing 'Bekhauf' in 2024. I think, we manifested it,' says Jayant Bhadula, who is assigned to vocals and growls of the three-piece band. Its other two key members are Karan Katiyar on guitars, flute, production and composition and Raoul Kerr on rap vocals. On tours, they are joined by Sarthak Pahwa on the dhol, Roshan Roy on the bass and Vishesh Singh on the drums. 'Karan, when listening to 'Bekhauf', suggested that the song would sound better with Babymetal on vocals. Within two-three days, we received a serendipitous message from the band's producer and instantly sent them the project. The curation of the composition was followed up on e-mails, and their Japanese vocals were later mounted on the song,' shares Jayant. Known for its compelling lyrics, Bloodywood, which started out as a parody band in 2016 and rose to the front burner of fame in 2018 with the success of singles like 'Ari Ari' and 'Jee Veerey', was nominated for the Breakthrough Asian Band title at the 2021 Global Metal Apocalypse awards, finishing second. Its first album Rakshak was released in 2022. The 10-track album is known for sensitive lyrical narratives, the subjects of which swing between addressing mental-health issues ('Jee Veerey'), bullying ('Endurant'), and a commentary on the politics of hate ('Gaddaar'). Its new album too stands testimony to the band's creative arch — that of creating conscious content. The eight-track album features songs like 'Halla Bol', which brings to mind the eponymous play by Safdar Hashmi, a pioneering figure in Indian street theatre, but Raoul explains: 'We wrote this from the Indian perspective having survived Colonialism, for people all over the world who have survived oppression of any kind. It's a testament to their resilience. It's about drawing on that knowledge and experience of how power can be abused and using it to break the cycle of oppression forever, rather than becoming the next chapter.' Another compelling track, 'Daggebaaz', from the album takes a jibe at 'Plastic Influencers'. 'Plastic Influencers who rely on the superficial sides of life are annoying. It takes skill to get people to follow you; we see a lot of these people using their skills for the wrong reasons and abusing the trust they manage to manufacture. It's also about calling people out for this gullibility because that's what gives these influencers power. The culture of idol worship and the tendency to blindly follow is something that needs to die fast so we're helping put one of the nails in the coffin,' says Raoul. When asked to list his top picks from the album, Jayant points at 'Nu Delhi' (the title track), which he says is a love letter to Delhi, the city the band was formed in; 'Kismat', which is about kids who had to grow up too fast because of the life's circumstances; and 'Bekhauf', which is about unlocking and overcoming our fears. 'Interestingly, most metal music is characterised by profound lyrics; take, for instance, 'Rage Against The Machine'. But then, the genre also has 'Pizza Thrash'!' laughs Jayant. The band started working on Nu Delhi in 2023 during its performance in Chicago and recorded the tracks in Noida at Karan's home, where the band's studio is. The album art has been created by Anirudh Shekhawat, says Jayant. 'The album has been released by Fearless Records, an American independent record label, which is looking after the distribution and production of vinyls and CDs. Besides the general instruments you find in metal bands, the ethnic Indian instruments used were dhol, sarangi, tumbi, esraj, harmonium, and many regional percussive instruments. Also, the recording software includes RME Interface, sE mics, Ibanez guitars, Adam Monitors and Line6 guitar processors,' says Jayant. He leaves us with the news of the band's next collaboration with Babymetal. 'The song is called 'Kon! kon!' and it will be featured on Babymetal's upcoming album called Metal Forth, which is set to release on June 27. It has collaborations with artists like Tom Morello, Poppy, Electric Callboy, Slaughter to Prevail, Spiritbox and more,' informs Jayant. Till then, mosh on, metalheads! The album Nu Delhiis now streaming on all online music platforms and its CDs (₹1,400) and vinyl records (₹2,700) are available on
New Straits Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Babymetal to rock KL on Oct 6
KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese metal sensation Babymetal is set to electrify Malaysian fans at Zepp KL in Jalan Hang Tuah on Oct 6. As part of their ongoing Babymetal World Tour, the dynamic trio is returning with renewed vigour, promising an unforgettable night. Known for their distinctive blend of heavy metal riffs and sweet melodies, performed by a trio of school-uniform-clad girls who dance with captivating synchronicity, Babymetal promises attendees more than just a concert – but a true Japanese rock festival. In a statement released yesterday, the band declared: "On this stage, no one is an outsider. You are who you are—and that is your power. We promise an immersive, transcendent experience with blistering musical arrangements and flawlessly synchronised choreography." Comprising Suzuka Nakamoto, Moa Kikuchi, and Momoko Okazaki, Babymetal was formed in 2010. They have since released four studio albums, with their latest, The Other One, launched in March 2023. The concert is organised by Cuncun Media, co-presented by LLAVE Music, EA Stars, 10S Live Music and Jiao Studio, and co-organised by Rock Promotions and ACO Media.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Babymetal are on the cover of the new Metal Hammer as they prepare to unleash star-studded new album Metal Forth
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As Babymetal hit London's O2 Arena and prepare to release new album Metal Forth, we speak to the trio about why they've gone collab crazy! Metal Forth features a whopping seven guest stars from the modern metal scene: Poppy, Spiritbox, Electric Callboy, Slaughter To Prevail, Bloodywood, Polyphia and Tom Morello. Babymetal singer Su-metal says they formed friendships with the artists through touring, resulting in an album that's 'incredibly rich and diverse'. The trio's ambition now is to inspire others. 'During the making of the new album Metal Forth, and throughout these past few years of touring, we've really felt that Babymetal is being recognised within the metal world, and that there are people we've influenced who are now becoming the next generation of metal artists,' says Su-metal. 'Our next goal is to help lead that next generation.' We also speak to the guest collaborators themselves, about what it's like to work with Japan's biggest and brightest metal band. 'After so many years of writing music mostly on our own, it was refreshing to have totally different influences come into play,' explains Electric Callboy's Kevin Ratajcazk of hit song Ratatata. 'It made us more aware of how easy it is to get stuck in your ways, and it helped us to think more outside the box.' Also in the issue, Metallica guitar legend Kirk Hammett reveals why he doesn't believe in retirement, why he's working on a new solo album – and why he cooked breakfast for Hollywood hotshot Jason Momoa. Volbeat's Michael Poulsen gets The Hammer Interview treatment, opening up about his friendship with King Diamond, his deep-dive into Satanism, and his weird obsession with… goats?! Plus, ahead of Linkin Park's show at Wembley Stadium, we investigate their triumph, tragedy and unlikely resurrection. Elsewhere, Opeth uncover the story behind their anthem Ghost Of Perdition, and System Of A Down bassist/Seven Hours After Violet man Shavo Odadjian talks deathcore, Cuban cigars and nonsense lyrics. We also remember the chaos of Nine Inch Nails' infamous Self Destruct touring cycle, find out why The Conjuring star Vera Farmiga has formed metal band The Yagas, and watch symphonic metal band Plague Of Angels take on a bunch of irate Christians by playing York Minster. All this, along with Sleep Token, Ghost, Bury Tomorrow, Confess, Kuunatic, Malevolence, Vexed, Kalandra, Incineration festival, Inferno festival and much, much more. Only in the new issue of Metal Hammer, on sale now. Order it online and have it delivered straight to your door.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello loves Babymetal
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Babymetal's upcoming fourth album, Metal Forth, features some seriously high-profile collabs, with stars including Poppy, Slaughter To Prevail's Alex Terrible and Spiritbox's Courtney LaPlante guesting alongside Su-metal, Moametal and Momometal. Also making an appearance is former Rage Against The Machine man Tom Morello, who adds some incendiary guitar to the song Metali!!., originally dropped as a single in 2023. The title is a portmanteau of 'metal' and 'matsuri' – the word for a traditional Japanese outdoor celebration, hence the cries of 'wasshoi wasshoi' and 'dokkoisho', which are a signature of matsuri-inspired songs. In the brand new issue of Metal Hammer, we speak to the guests on the album, including Morello who discusses his admiration of Babymetal and how his appearance on Metali!! came about. This is what he has to say. How far back does your relationship with Babymetal go? Tom Morello: 'I've been a fan of Babymetal since I first heard them. I reached out to their management when I was making my Atlas Underground album [in 2018], which was a collaborative work with various artists, and at the time they were unavailable, and I was disappointed. Later on, they reached back out to me, asking if I was still interested in collaboration. Of course, I jumped at the chance.' What was the brief for your contribution to Metali!!? 'I love heavy riffs, and the Babymetal Metali!! song has a collaborative heaviness that I think in many regards fits very well in my riffology catalogue. I also shredded some solos on the track.' What's your standout memory of working with them? 'One of the most amusing parts about the collaboration was making the video, which I shot remotely. Normally you're asked to do a video on a green screen, and when you do a video on a green screen you can't wear any green. Well, this was a video that they wanted me to do on a black screen, so I just assumed I couldn't wear any black, which of course is the standard colour for all rockers to wear most of the time. So, I ended up in an outfit that looks like I'm on vacation in Cuba or something like that!' What do you think about Babymetal being on the scene? 'I love what they have brought to the metal scene. It is an absolute breath of fresh air to have a band that has a completely different spin on a genre that often runs on the same cart tracks.' Have you had much of a chance to hang out with them? 'I had the chance to meet Babymetal backstage at a European festival last year, and they could not have been more lovely and demure, and just a delight to talk with and to hang out with. They were very sort of giggly and excited, and then they went onstage and they did their dances in their somewhat giggly and excited way, and all these massive riffs came crashing down on a crowd that just went absolutely bananas. Babymetal – thumbs up!' Read our exclusive new interview with Babymetal and a full track-by-track breakdown of Metal Forth in the brand new issue of Metal Hammer, available now. Order it online and have it delivered straight to your door.
