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How BABYMETAL broke boundaries and pioneered the kawaii metal genre

How BABYMETAL broke boundaries and pioneered the kawaii metal genre

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…

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