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BABYMETAL are the biggest exponents of kawaii metal. It’s cute, it’s heavy, it’s massive – and it’s got more history than you think. With our heroines having kicked the door open, here we delve into its culture and hyperreal visuals…

How BABYMETAL broke boundaries and pioneered the kawaii metal genre

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A new report shows that a song by Japan's Unholy Grave is a specific target of Chinese malware.

Japanese Grindcore Targeted By Chinese Government Surveillance

Watch Nyango Star, your new favorite Japanese apple-cat hybrid monster, play some killer drums with Japanese metal act Maximum The Hormone.

This Japanese Apple Monster Is A Pretty Sick Metal Drummer

Japanese pop-metal crew BABYMETAL will release a new single next month, and have announced their first-ever U.S. headlining show.

BABYMETAL Will Release A New Single Next Month, Announce First-Ever U.S. Arena Show

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How BABYMETAL broke boundaries and pioneered the kawaii metal genre

Japanese Grindcore Targeted By Chinese Government Surveillance

This Japanese Apple Monster Is A Pretty Sick Metal Drummer

BABYMETAL Will Release A New Single Next Month, Announce First-Ever U.S. Arena Show

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