Fans of BABYMETAL and Dethklok join forces on BABYKLOK tour.
The BABYKLOK tour kicked off in Houston, Texas, on August 30th as the iconic Metalocalypse‘s Dethklok, created by Brendon Small, joined forces with the sensational Japanese sensation BABYMETAL, an explosive collision of two metal worlds. The concert, held at a packed-to-the-brim venue, was nothing short of a metal maelstrom that left fans of all generations electrified. From the moment the doors opened, it was evident that this event would be epic. The show was sold out, attracting fans from diverse corners of the metal universe. From hardcore Dethklok devotees who had followed the animated band’s adventures for years to the younger generation who fell in love with BABYMETALl’s fusion of J-pop and metal, the enthusiasm in the air was palpable.
As the lights dimmed, the stage came to life with various mind-bending visuals from Dethklok’s dark and dystopian animations. The live performance of Dethklok features Brendon Small (guitar, vocals), Gene Hoglan (DEATH, TESTAMENT) on drums, Nili Brosh on second guitar and Pete Griffin on bass.
Dethklok took the stage first.
Their performance was nothing short of epic. The band, led by creator Brendon Small, delivered a setlist that spanned their illustrious career. Their performance’s sheer power and precision had the entire venue in a headbanging frenzy. With the crowd’s roar deafening, it was clear that Dethklok is here to stay!
Below are the setlists from the Houston show.
- Deththeme
- Briefcase Full of Guts
- Birthday Dethday
- Awaken
- Bloodlines
- The Gears
- Hatredcopter
- Dethsupport
- Duncan Hills Coffee Jingle
- Aortic Desecration (Live debut)
- I Ejaculate Fire
- The Duel
- Murmaider
- Fansong
- SOS (Live debut)
- Go Into the Water
However, BABYMETAL stole the evening.
They closed out the show with an explosion of energy that left the audience in awe. SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL, accompanied by their talented backing band, delivered a performance that was equal parts metal mastery and J-pop exuberance. Their intricate choreography, stunning outfits, and unbridled enthusiasm had the crowd totally engaged and hyped.
The setlist included hits like “Gimme Chocolate!!,” and “Road of Resistance,” and every song was a sonic assault that showcased BABYMETAL’s genre-blurring prowess. SU-METAL’s powerhouse vocals and the relentless energy of MOAMETAL and MOMOMETAL left no doubt that they are a force to be reckoned with in the metal world.
- BABYMETAL DEATH
- Gimme Chocolate!!
- PA PA YA!!
- Distortion
- BxMxC
- MAYA
- Monochrome
- METALI!!
- Megitsune
- Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!
- Road of Resistance
The fans left the venue with ears ringing, hearts pounding, and faces adorned with smiles of pure metal satisfaction. The BABYKLOK tour’s kick-off show in Houston was an unforgettable night that brought together two distinct fan bases and celebrated the power of metal music. It was a night that proved that no matter the generation, metal’s spirit burns brighter than ever. Check out this tour when it comes to a city near you and grab your tickets asap!
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Sean Tajipour
Sean Tajipour is the Founder and Editor of Nerdtropolis and the host of the Moviegoers Society Podcast. He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association. You can follow on Twitter and Instagram @Seantaj.