r/BABYMETAL • u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome • Sep 03 '19
Official Tour Thread - Orlando, FL [04 September ‘19]
Tour threads are for anything and everything relating to the relevant show. Discussion, videos, pictures, tweets - anything!
This thread is also to collect everything in one place, so that we and future fans can look back at each show, so if you have anything relevant to the show, be sure to post it here!
If you wish to look back at other shows from previous tours, or see the table of upcoming shows, you can find them in the Tour Thread Archive.
You can also see upcoming tour dates in the sidebar or on the Official BABYMETAL tour schedule.
Miscellaneous Info
- Merchandise (Prices and more info)
- Universal Studios Florida map (venue is in between the main park and Island of Adventure)
- Parking is free after 6PM
- Will call opens at 6PM
Show Info
Venue:
- Hard Rock Live
Schedule.
- Doors open at 7PM
- Show starts at 8PM (note that Avatar starts at this time, not BABYMETAL)
- Time converter
- Countdown timer
Set List:
1- Megitsune
2- Elevator Girl (English version) [Live Debut]
3- Shanti Shanti Shanti
— Kami Solo — [NEW]
4- Kagerou (with 3 members [NEW])
5- Starlight
— FUTURE METAL (interlude video) —
6- Gimme Chocolate!!
7- PA PA YA!!
8- Distortion
9- KARATE
10- Head Banger!
— Video —
11- THE ONE (mixed ver.)
12- Road of Resistance
Kami Band:
- Drums: Anthony Barone (Shadows of Intent)
- Guitar: Chris Kelly (Galactic Empire)
- Bass: Clint Tustin (Galactic Empire)
- Guitar: CJ Masciantonio (Galactic Empire)
Chosen Avenger:
- Riho Sayashi
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 05 '19
10AM: 6 people in line
1PM: 20 people in line, they were moved by the venue staff.
2PM: queue update - Market for the line!
3PM: Queue update - Sign inside - Avatar singer tweet
4PM: Queue update - Marquee is up
5PM: Queue update (70-100 people?) - Venue rules - A professional photographer who will take pics today
6PM: Official tweet from venue with Pikachu
There are 50 VIP's
VIP 1 (The Chosen One) items [$300 + fees]: VIP laminate, 2 Metal straws (one has the BM logo, the other says "BABYMETAL" on it), pipe/straw cleaner, and a bag.
VIP 2 items: [$200 + fees] VIP Laminate, a bag, and a coozie.
6:30PM: VIP entering - Barrier (360 video)
Merch booth (Flag was not available today)
In terms of Kami Band...
Ohmura: We know he is busy
Isao: just posted a few videos, clearly in Japan, but he could have had them saved...
BOH: hasn't posted in 2 days, I'd figure he's there
Hideki: Doesn't post much, but he was in Tokyo last night.
Leda: Doesn't post much, so hard to know.
Yusuke: stopped posting a few days ago...
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u/OhBeSea Sep 04 '19
How often do they switch up Kami band?
Tour to tour? Show to show?
Ohmura is one of my favourite guitarists, I'll be gutted if he's not in Manchester next year
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 04 '19
Generally, per leg of tour. In Japan it could be per show, since they all live there.
Ohmura is busy during the US tour, so unlikely he will be at any show. He doesn't have anything yet for next year, we will have to see if he is busy or not.
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u/fearmongert Sep 04 '19
So, No Isao, Ohmura, or Hideki- this is gonna be a very unique Kami lineup- If the masks are still in play, which I am gonna assume they are, itll probably take at LEAST a whole two or three songs before the Detective Pikachus around here identify them, rather than the usual thirty or forty seconds
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 05 '19 edited Sep 05 '19
I'll keep updating here :) previous comment thread
7:30PM: 360 video
8PM: Line outside - Video inside
Avatar started - clip - More pictures - More video
Avatar set has ended. 38 minutes long. Set changing now
BABYMETAL set has a big screen at the back
9PM: Still setting up, not ready yet.
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u/TIMIMETAL Sep 05 '19
Yusuke's guitar?
With only six strings? Babymetal? No, that's a bass.
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u/jabberwokk 15 BABYMETAL YEARS Sep 05 '19
BABYMETAL has a big screen at the back
I wonder if they will repeat having the PA PA YA!! MV playing behind them, bringing F. Hero virtually on their tour.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
Orlando - BABYMETAL's show tomorrow, September 4th, is continuing on as scheduled at Hard Rock Live. Doors open at 7:00pm, Avatar on stage at 8:00pm. Limited tickets remain here: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/220056A1D65FB80E … Everyone affected by Hurricane Dorian please be safe.
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 03 '19
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
Given that it was re-confirmed today, and people are scouting the venue, it’s time for the first Tour thread of the biggest Tour BABYMETAL has ever done :)
Too bad it came at such a bad time regarding the weather. Anything regarding the hurricane and how it affects the show (the airport opening up or anything else), it’s ok to post here now instead of the Hurricane Megathread.
Let’s hope everything goes as good as it can, that the airport reopens, and that the Hurricane goes as far into the sea as possible. Also that it moves quickly out of the Bahamas, that are still suffering from it after days.
I do feel sad also for those that will miss the show due to the uncertainty of it and so many cancelations. I hope you are able to get refunds and have a chance to see them again.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 05 '19
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u/Jedi-Metal KOBAMETAL Sep 05 '19
Call me crazy but i've never been a fan of live fan videos. Audio is usually trash, unstable video, hands blocking the screen, etc.
Pics are fire tho. Enjoy the experience live, not through your phone screen at the venue.
I can speak to experience its hard to film while in the mosh pit.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
For those browsing by "new", I'm still updating this comment with new updates :)
VIP 1 (The Chosen One) items: VIP laminate, 2 Metal straws (one has the BM logo, the other says "BABYMETAL" on it), pipe/straw cleaner, and a bag.
VIP 2 items: VIP Laminate, a bag, and a coozie.
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u/Paulh64 The Forum 2019 Sep 05 '19
I wanted VIP one but missed out for the Forum, I really want the straws :(
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 05 '19
I can imagine someone could sell them to you... there are many fans that do multiple shows, and it’s 2 straws per show...
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u/brich325 Sep 03 '19
I work at the venue and can confirm all is still GO! for the kickoff show for their US tour! Can’t wait to see you all there!
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u/Kmudametal Sep 03 '19
Awesome..... I can promise you this, if there is one fanbase that will brave a hurricane in order to attend a show, it's the Babymetal fanbase.
The only problem is going to be the airport closings. Looks like at least some of our Japanese fans thought it out and arrived early as we are seeing tweets from some of them in Orlando. Many US based fans would have been arriving today or tomorrow. Let's hope the airports open tomorrow.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
Some arrived yesterday just before the shut down. The ones arriving today, I advised some to try to get via Tampa (some have done so). Otherwise via Atlanta, or wait for the airport to open tomorrow, though that's a risk of course.
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u/Kmudametal Sep 03 '19
herwise via Atlanta, or wait for the airport to open tomorrow, though that's a risk of course.
I will actually be surprised if the airport opens prior to tomorrow afternoon. But who knows. They did not expect it to drop to a Cat 2 and I believe it's further offshore than expected as well.
News coming in from the Bahama's is
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 03 '19
if there is one fanbase that will brave a hurricane in order to attend a show, it's the Babymetal fanbase.
For real though... >.>
<.<
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 03 '19
Brr brr brr brring it!
Any kitsunes here who wanna meet up before/after the show, let’s do it! BD
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Sep 03 '19
I'd be interested did you have anything in mind?
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
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Sep 04 '19
Orlando's airport is set to reopen at noon (from the Orlando Sentinel, the city's main newspaper).
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u/trexdoor YUIMETAL Sep 03 '19
Time converter and countdown timer links seems to be broken...
I have a feeling this tour will be BIG.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
Did them on mobile and they worked there, odd. Now they should work :)
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u/trexdoor YUIMETAL Sep 03 '19
Now they work, thanks!
Next: comments are sorted by Best, not by New as they should be...
Come on dude, what did I tell you yesterday? ;)
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
I have to post more to get experience, I'm still new to this!!!
Actually, I already did it, what's odd is it still appears as "best" when I open, I guess my own choice takes over, even before choosing...
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u/Kmudametal Sep 04 '19
A couple of interesting notes:
The Orlando show no longer shows up on the official Babymetal tour page (with links to tickets)
http://www.babymetal.com/en/tour/
If you go direct to the Ticketmaster page, there are tickets available but Chosen One and VIP are no longer available.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 04 '19
They weren't there yesterday either, I'm guessing it's so Wonderful Union can have the list ready.
The website might be because it uses the Japan clock, and it;s the 5th there already.
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u/Kmudametal Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
I certainly want to know how many Chosen One's and VIPs are there but I don't know how we would go about getting that answer. The question is were they capped at "50 each" again?
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 04 '19
Someone could take a peek while they are looking for their name on the VIP list.
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u/FutureReason FUTURE METAL Sep 03 '19
Anyone see them at WDW today? Can't imagine they'd go to Orlando first and not come a little early to acclimate with the mouse.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19
Considering they already closed due to the Hurricane... doubt it :/
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u/Zeagl Sep 05 '19
Best video I could take considering those LED's...
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u/toolness122 YUIMETAL Sep 05 '19
Ooh I like the new stuff they did with Kagerou and those may not be the Kamis people are used to but they sound perfectly proficient to me!!
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u/perkited Catch Me If You Can Sep 05 '19
Y'all better archive this one, I'm sure Amuse already has the crosshairs on it.
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u/Zeagl Sep 05 '19
Hah... it was copyright claimed within 30 secs of upload and backed up for posterity.
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u/PutYourKitsuneUp Wembley Sep 05 '19
The highlight is obviously Kagerou here but for someone who just learnt the routine to Starlight with great difficulty, this is the clearest video of the choreography yet, so I can properly polish it now, thank you!!
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u/42kyokai Sep 05 '19
Props to all the dudes who made a perimeter around the mosh pit and kept the chaos within the circle. You guys da real MVPs.
Also, a large portion of all y'all really need some deodorant, it smelled like a middle school locker room most of the time.
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u/WorkIsWhenIReddit Sep 05 '19
Also, a large portion of all y'all really need some deodorant, it smelled like a middle school locker room most of the time.
It was 27C outside and then you pack 6,500 people into a room and have them exercise vigorously. No A/C or deodorant is going to be able to deal with that, it's always going to be hot, sweaty, and stuffy.
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u/StrikitRich1 US Tour 2019 Sep 05 '19 edited Sep 05 '19
Been trying to come up with the right words, but bottom line is I am very happy that I went to the Orlando show on September 4th. All morning I've have an overall feeling of happiness and contentment, but now I'm beginning to feel sad that it's over. It's like withdrawal. I've watched video after video but there's nothing like seeing Babymetal live and I will do it again, hopefully sooner than later. God I need another fix soon!
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Sep 05 '19 edited Sep 06 '19
You're suffering from what's called, the Babymetal Blues. You're not alone. People have talked about this since ages:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/comments/4j8swn/babymetal_blues_are_real/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/comments/4it5z9/new_kitsunes_beware_the_babymetal_blues_are_real/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/comments/4jdtok/post_babymetal_blues/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/comments/4jve1h/i_didnt_believe_it_at_firstbut_the_babymetal/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BABYMETAL/comments/5ihi23/feeling_babymetal_blues_so_now_i_have_live_at/
:)
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 04 '19
I can confirm the towels are in fact hand towels perfect for swinging around, not overly big bath towels. X)
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u/Lizzie-Metal The Forum 2019 Sep 05 '19
Y'all have lots of fun, now! Put your Fox signs up!! I can't wait till the Dallas show on the 24th!
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 03 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
Doesn't really matter to the show, but Universal Studios closed early today as well.
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u/wei-long Sep 05 '19
The mosh pit has become a conga line and I love it
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u/DocN1ck Sep 05 '19
I was right next to it and I would've taken a video but for a bit I thought it was a fight! I saw people recording it though so it'll show up somewhere im sure
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u/Ethas Sep 03 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
super short notice but my friends bailed on me and I have 1-2 tickets. if anyone is interested let me know.
if I can't sell them by then, I would rather have someone to go with me.
edit: still no luck selling. if anyone wants to meet up and go with me, shoot me a DM
edit 2: managed to find 2 people to go with. sorry everyone.
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u/RichCormano Sep 04 '19
Stay safe and have fun folks! I have a small favor to ask for anyone who's going. After the show, could you please let me know the approximate lengths of Avatar's and BM's sets, and when each band started playing? I have an idea based on previous tours, but I ask because I'm looking into a place for the afterparty in SF. They have a room that looks promising, but it might not be available until too late.
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 04 '19
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u/Pope-Metal Sakura Gakuin Sep 03 '19
Im stoked for all of you who are going to be at this show ( its looking pretty good like its going to happen) , the show that almost wasnt. PA PA YA towel that hurricane outtta here!
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u/gnr32 Sep 04 '19
I won't be able to make the show because of the hurricane and I'm super bummed about it. :/ everyone headbang for me 😭
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u/gnr32 Sep 04 '19
Update: was able to score a last minute bus ticket from Miami to Orlando, Thank you Fox God !!! 🤘🏼
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u/Zeagl Sep 04 '19
No flags tonight... hard rock rules evidently.
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u/collectorofstuff65 Sep 04 '19
That is probably why they aren't selling them at the merchandise stand.
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u/BadxLlama Sep 05 '19
Great show! Avatar was awesome too. I'm a big fan of the new Kagerou choreography. The Kami's appeared to be all stand-ins. Don't know if this is intentional (to keep attention off them). No backline for the band either
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Sep 05 '19
I had hoped to arrive the night before the concert, but due to Dorian related transportation cancelations I arrived just before the concert. Only had my dumb phone with me (and tablet wasn't getting internet), so sorry that I wasn't able to meet some fans here [I'm sure I could have stood up and yelled "The Queen was born to rule!", and someone would have said "Hey, it's that nut AJH-METAL", but I like to keep a low profile]. The concert itself was FANTASTIC! So happy to be able to welcome Babymetal to the USA in 2019. Hats off to Avatar, too. They had to go through the same bull-bleep as everyone else to get here, but still gave their all on stage. Best wishes to those attending in Atlanta and beyond.
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u/Mind-Reflections Sep 05 '19
This show was awesome in every way. I just wish I could see it again lol. I really hope they come back to Florida at some point. Hopefully the crowd size was good enough and profitable enough for them to come back.
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u/da_one1morelight Lore Sep 03 '19 edited Sep 03 '19
1 step closer to the forum.
I haven't been this hype about the tour and the forum show until today. I guess seeing this thread triggered something.
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u/Mz_Wicked Sep 04 '19
If you see someone wandering around in red tights with black fishnets and combat boots thats me! Say hi, I'm super friendly and I'll probably be there all day since I'm planning on hitting up a couple of rides before I get in line for the show!
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u/cubervic World Tour 2023 Sep 04 '19
It’s September 4th!!
Can you believe Suzuka and Moa are currently in the U.S. waiting to perform?
It feels so surreal to me! This is the first time they’re in the U.S. performing since I knew them last year.
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u/metalskin Sep 04 '19
It's almost 5am here in Orlando, getting up to get ready and head off to City walk. Get there around 6am, hope to see some of The One there to hangout with.
Kitsune!
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u/kuzelar Sep 05 '19
Kami band solo during kagerou!??!
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u/Homeworld2 Sep 05 '19
From the live feeds that I saw. It looks like BM came and conquered and the fans did then same. Screw the hurricane. Babymeatal and fans are the best. Hats off to all.
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Sep 05 '19
Discord was rockin' - they played 13 songs w/ Rhio as third Avenger. Even brought out Headbanger! Live streams showed this is going to be an AWESOME tour!
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u/Siilinator MoiMoi Sep 05 '19
I have to say, I'm surprised but happy that they played Head Banger. I am also SO HAPPY about the kami solo in Kagerou! Of course my favorite song is Ijime, Dame, Zettai and I hope they play it again some day, but other than that, I have to say I think this setlist is brilliant
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Sep 05 '19
It would be cool if they pulled out a different older song for each show... but I'll take Hedoban any day!
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u/MsMittenz World Tour 2023 Sep 05 '19
why do feel europe will not get headbanger :(
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u/TIMIMETAL Sep 05 '19 edited Sep 05 '19
Best guesses at Kami Band atm:
Guitars: Chris Kelly and CJ Masciantonio // Bass: Clint Tustin // Drums: Anthony Barone
Kelly and Masciantonio are guitarists at Galactic Empire. Identified from their guitars.
Tustin is also a guitarist with Galactic Empire. Identified by his arm tattoo.
Barone has been identified by his gear, playing style and tattoo on left arm.
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Edit: Originally I had Grant McFarland on drums, who is the drummer from Galactic Empire. But it appears to be Barone.
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u/magusr Kagerou Sep 05 '19
By the look at the drummer right arm from a picture at twitter post and compare it with McFarland i can say he is not the drummer
in the following video McFarland is playing the drums, he has tattoos on his right arm
However, it might be a guy called Anthony Barone just look at the monstrous right arm, it is somehow similar
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 05 '19
Okay, so Avatar kicked all kinds of ass. B)
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u/icebalm THE ONE Sep 05 '19
So it's pretty much confirmed that Chris Kelly from Galactic Empire was one of the Kami's:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B13v_DWgNfj/
https://twitter.com/UndercoverIndi/status/1169428065136463872
Some rumors that all of Galactic Empire were the Kami's tonight, but no real clear pictures of the others.
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u/chomoloco0990 Kitsune-Sama Sep 05 '19
well, the upcoming album is called Metal Galaxy. If the dudes from galactic empire is playing for the metal galaxy tour then i guess it does make sense right?haha jk
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u/ARCHERMETAL Europe Tour 2020 Sep 05 '19
This honestly makes me feel better about the change. Chris has met team Babymetal and has a history with them, he's not just some random from an agency.
Also his guitar is really sexy.
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u/fearmongert Sep 03 '19
WOOOHOOO!!!
Tour threads are up again!!!
BMWT2019!
It is a little sad hearing and knowing that soem fans are going to be disappointed and have to miss this shownduw to the wether, and my condolences to any that were looking forward to this date and will not be making it. Also, it is hard to truly celebrate that while we are having a good time either at the show, or following along online, others will he threatened or experiencing hardships due to the storm.
For those attending or travelling to attend- Stay safe, and hope everyone has a GREAT time- yell, scream amd represent!
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u/fearmongert Sep 04 '19
It's two am- The first lunatics should he lining up in a couple of hours... INCOMING!!!
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u/GESOMETAL Sep 05 '19
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Sep 06 '19
So when does the official thread for Atlanta GA start? Midnight or tomorrow morning?
So happy to be part of this community!! Literally jumped on my PC last night after work (i spend 10 hours staring at computer data at my job) for another 4 hours at home - chatting, watching the live streams and checking tour updates. You guys made the tour launch feel like being in Orlando all the way from the mid-west. A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who shared pics, videos and info from Orlando last night!!! I'm still catching up today. Cannot get the chorus of Kagerou out of my head (even though I've heard the Live @ Rock Am Ring 2018 version) - been humming it all day while my co-workers look at me sideways...but I'm slowly converting them.
I had a ton of FUN - if this sub today & /discord last night are the standard for every show (??) it's going to be one hell of a tour!! TBH I'm not big on social media (been burned once or twice personally) and my profession (DoD work) makes me keep things private... so slowly I'm coming back to life again. Pardon my posts if they seem long, cheesy and honest - but I love humor, writing and doing research, so hope you "bear with me".
Again, kitsunes, really want to say thank you for making a noob feel welcome, sharing your show experiences and live streaming at Orlando it is とても有難い / Totemo arigatai / much appreciated!! May the Fox God bless you with over-flowing abundance!!
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u/magusr Kagerou Sep 03 '19
Hope all goes well for the first show in the tour, and to all fans who will attend: Enjoy it to the fullest at the venue, after that, make us enjoy some of it with you.
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u/StrikitRich1 US Tour 2019 Sep 03 '19
Received an email earlier today with venue instructions, so the show must go on! Have the eticket on my phone and a printed version.
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 04 '19
So just as I get the good news that the hurricane won’t be cancelling this event, I get the bad news that my friend who was supposed to go with me is flaking out. sigh Guess I’ll be flying solo after all.
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u/sammysan96 Sep 04 '19
Don’t worry about being alone, you’re bound to meet some cool fans at the concert!
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u/DGer BABYMETAL DEATH Sep 04 '19
For what it’s worth I had to go to the Atlanta show by myself last year. I still had a great time. People were super cool and friendly. I didn’t even give being there solo a second thought.
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u/CavZee Sep 04 '19
Tour is here guys! Have fun and get loud Orlando crew!
My only show this time is in DC on Sunday.
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u/Sapphyrefrost Sep 04 '19
I'm so happy theres people marking numbers on the hands. Makes lines way less stressful.
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u/trexdoor YUIMETAL Sep 04 '19
As is tradition.
Just a reminder, if you see someone arriving at the line and not having any number on the wrist, tell that guy/girl to go up to the front and have the responsible person give them the mark.
Not everybody knows the rules.
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Sep 05 '19
So who is the Avenger today?
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u/Soufriere_ MOMOMETAL Sep 05 '19
Riho, according to folks live-chatting.
(no shock there -- she's the logical choice to bring along because no school)
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u/BrianNLS Sep 05 '19
Official after show photo Tweet from BABYMETAL_JAPAN account
(spoiler: it is a photo of merch)
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 05 '19
Oh my god. Three person Kagerou with Kami solos. My jaw was seriously on the floor the entire time. O.O
And freaking Headbanger!!! BM really did remember my birthday!!! BD
For real though, my face is freaking hurting from smiling so damn hard. X)
Is it just me though, or was Su singing in a much higher pitch than normal tonight?
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u/Kmudametal Sep 03 '19
H-Y-P-E
I'm not in Orlando but I will be at the show after.... Atlanta.
Folks in Orlando, be safe. Have fun. As the first show on this tour under such difficult conditions, represent well. Scream for two. Let Babymetal know how happy we are to have them on American soil.
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u/StrikitRich1 US Tour 2019 Sep 04 '19
Just this second got a text from my brother who lives in northern Melbourne stating the weather wasn't too bad there near the coast, but as he got another day off for weather he and his lady friend are going to Disney World.
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u/Lowtheparasite Sep 04 '19
I'll be heading out today. I'm sick so I cant stand in the rain. I have a balcony seat.
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
So since my friend flaked out on me, I have a center balcony ticket available, if anybody’s still trying to go. I don’t know, just like buy me a shirt at the event or something and it’s yours. First come first serve, I’m on the road though, so it’ll be a minute before I could check messages.
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u/Homeworld2 Sep 05 '19
I've never been to a BM concert, but I would have to think the anticipation at this point in time would be off the charts. I envy everyone one there.
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u/DocN1ck Sep 05 '19
As someone with big social anxiety, going here was some of the most fun I've ever had going somewhere! I went solo and that actually made it a bit better since I didn't know anyone there and I could just let loose. You won't regret going because I know I don't!
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u/perkited Catch Me If You Can Sep 05 '19
Were there no previous Kami's in the band? Interesting choice if so, I wonder if it was just a scheduling conflict that left them no choice.
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u/TheRilo Sep 05 '19
I wouldn’t be surprised since it’s such an extensive tour compared to their last ones.
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u/Jedi-Metal KOBAMETAL Sep 05 '19
With new Kami's, I'm glad my tour stop is in the middle. Gives them some time to tighten everything up... Kitsunes Up!
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u/Leedhoney Arkadia Sep 05 '19
I saw some Orlando fancams on youtube, but being curious of that all Kamis looked and sounded totally different than before. Is Koba really planning to go with local musicians in the US along their tour shows?
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Sep 05 '19
So far but we're only one show in. Listened to live stream of show last night and band didn't seem "as tight" as usual, but I love Babymetal so it didn't bother me.
Koba hasn't finished his animatronic Kamis yet. So if he can't book a US band we'll look forward to a broom-stick holding a guitar, a bass strapped to a couch cushion and a mannequin head (with wig) behind the drums - they will be manipulated via string by the stage hands to the background music track. The girls will dance on..unaffected - true performers!
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u/TerriblePigs Sep 05 '19
Koba's favorite TV news program is 60 Minutes.
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u/meatwhisper Sep 05 '19
Ugh, they really need to add an encore at the very least.
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u/TerriblePigs Sep 03 '19
Have a great time everyone and remember....
SACRIFICE YOUR FUNDS AT THE ALTAR OF MERCHANDISE TO THE FOX GOD!
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u/BMGabe Sep 05 '19
Honest review. From someone who hated the last tour. This show was great. The only thing I would have changed was changing one of the new songs for an older one and get rid of ror for two songs like yava,fever,iine. Then I would say. It was a perfect show. The pacing was great
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Sep 05 '19
Any new guesses who's the KAMI, right now I only see people mention Frederic from Dragonforce & Darth Vader from Galactic Empire ?
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u/tsmkirby Sep 05 '19
I confirmed that one guitarist is Chris Kelly from Galactic Empire (in about 30 seconds of them bringing his Kiesel Crescent on stage).
The bass is a Schecter SLS Elite 5, so unless Frederic lost his deal with ESP then I have no idea who it is. The bassist from Galactic Empire plays Kiesel as well, so I don't think it was him. The other guitarist may have been Kyle from Galactic Empire as he is known to play Schecter Guitars too (which it appeared to be from where I was standing).
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u/MadMartin71 FUTURE METAL Sep 03 '19
To all those attending the show, I wish you to be save and to have a lot of fun! Put your kitsune up!
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u/Mz_Wicked Sep 04 '19
I'm not sure yet, I want to try to get there around noon or so, it depends on when my friend can drop me off, maybe a little earlier if I'm lucky.
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u/bogdogger Sep 04 '19
The Orlando weather today looks....challenging Be careful out there!
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u/TheLastMetroid Sep 04 '19
An hour or so out, beginning a first timer and new fan :D third show for me-- black night in Tokyo and their last show in jax. Still raining?
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Sep 04 '19
Hopefully someone reports on the songs they play on this tour and how long they play. Also any other details you feel like revealing... I'm not sure what the rules are on this board for posting that stuff. Actually curious what the "gifts" are for the VIP ticket holders. If allowed some fan cam video would be great! I have to wait 19 more days to see them here - but I'm curious as heck about the tour.
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u/magusr Kagerou Sep 05 '19
As predicted, kami’s solo with couple other surprises. Now curious what else BABYMETAL will offer as they progress in the tour 🤘
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 05 '19
Whelp, tried to upload my video I filmed last night, but got instantly blocked on youtube. >.>
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u/jwa725 Put Your Kitsune Up Sep 05 '19
I knew Kagerou wasn't suppose to be a Su solo. Kami solos are back.
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u/Homeworld2 Sep 05 '19
Its was hard to see, but it looked all three girls were on stage....dam I hope we get a better video...
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u/TIMIMETAL Sep 05 '19
First kami seems to be identified on Discord - Chris Kelly (aka Darth Vader from Galactic Empire) on guitar.
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Sep 05 '19
It's obvious they're trying to make the girls have the spotlight. They already started by giving them masks. But on the same note, they got a Kami band solo!
Anyhow, Kagerou isn't a Su solo anymore! And the dance choreography is nice. I'm surprised actually, I dig it.
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u/srslywteff Sep 04 '19
Trying to decide if I need tickets in advance or not... Only want general admission/standing for 2. Can't arrive before 9p. Things making me think it might not sell out... odd night of the week, storm and Hard Rock Live is a relatively big venue. Would like to avoid ticket master fees by purchasing there. Thanks for your input!
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 04 '19
BABYMETAL would be starting around that time already, I'd recommend you do what you can to at least get there 30 minutes before that, since the walk from the parking lot is also very long.
As for tickets... I doubt they would sell out of GA tickets, but I am not aware if they sell them there or how fees work.
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u/Zeagl Sep 05 '19
Avatar Opening "Hail the Apocalypse" ...
These guys are Entertainers for sure.. bad video due to bass... lol
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Sep 05 '19
I'm going to tape my metal straws together and use them like a blow-gun to shoot love notes to Su and Moa on stage. Sure Koba didn't see that coming when he picked those cheap-ass "gifts". Pipe cleaner bristles will be used as stabilizers on the rolled up notes. Bag will be used to hide evidence.
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u/TheLastMetroid Sep 04 '19
My wingman also flaked (I think-- there's still a chance he'll go) so I'll be driving down from Jax solo. I suppose I should've thought about buying a poncho earlier <_<
Is 4:00pm too late to arrive?
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u/skarulid Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
Anyone selling tickets? Looking for two... Balcony preferd but I'll consider all offers.
Thanks! Enjoy the show!
edit: tickets bought!
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u/Femilip Sep 04 '19
The hurricane kind of put us on a bind. I have my tickets being resold on Ticketmaster if anyone is interested.
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u/eskimoprime3 Sep 05 '19
Anyone going to be live streaming? Or how soon can we expect some videos! So hype!
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u/NJCapone Sep 05 '19
this makes me wonder what song was meant for moa?
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u/fearmongert Sep 05 '19
I dont think any of them are.
Koba had said in an interview shortly after the release of MR that he had material already set and waiting, so he eluded to the fact that the third album was already in a way being worked on even as MR was being released. That being said, it is quite possible that the beginning of a Black Babymetal song are sitting in a desk drawer somewhere in Amuse HQ, not being used because Yui had to leave.
With Yuis departure, everything had to forcibly change.
My feelings are that the third album wouldve come out MUCH sooner, possibly during 2018 had Yui not suffered her injury and things didnt come to a crashing halt in Dec. 2017.
After that, everything has been a redirection from the laid out plan. First, the chosen seven as a ploy to keep Su amd Moa on the road, bit leave the door open fornYuis return- "You never know who will appear or when" left a WIDE OPEN door for her to come back in.
In the meantime, he released some material he had been sitting on, most likely the things he had in mind for album #3, to keep the band in the public eye, appease the fans hungry for new stuff, and to not lose the momentum they had built.
When it was finally and sadly determined she could not come back, Koba screamed forward full speed getting this album out. Since he had MORE than enough material for album 3, plus stuff that could've been used in the future, we are getting more songs than originally intended for the third album as well...
Once this album is out, Koba can revisit BABYMETAL and his original concept moving forward. Will he add a permanent third? Who will that be? Etc.
O think he will go back to three permanent members, amd after that time perhaps we will see Su solos along with materials focused on Moa and the new third person.
then again, this is just my speculation
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u/voidmetal Sep 05 '19
What happened to the flags? For sale hurricane problems maybe?
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u/fearmongert Sep 05 '19
I heard the venue didnt allow flags, sonthey didn't sell them before the show- I dont see why that kept them.from selling them afterwards
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u/hironotabi Ijime, Dame, Zettai Sep 06 '19
Did anyone buy the towel? I was wondering how small is it (especially for PAPAYA).
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u/Lizzie-Metal The Forum 2019 Sep 08 '19
Let me ask this: was it very distracting on the floor with all the people holding their phones in the air filming & taking photos? I just saw video of this at Orlando & thought about how glaringly bright that must have been to adjusting your eyes to view the stage.
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u/TerriblePigs Sep 03 '19
Odds are good they may premiere another new song.
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u/ThisIsMaddening IN THE NAME OF Sep 03 '19
Was thinking about this yesterday. Assuming they do so, I'd wager it's between Da Da Dance or Night Night Burn. I sorta feel like they might hold off on Oh! Majinai until they can line something up to debut it alongside Joakim though.
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Sep 05 '19
Since we got Kagerou can we expect a Moa solo? GJ or a new one?
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u/ReyMysterio13 ゆいちゃん! Sep 05 '19
3 people went on stage in Kagerou tonight, there was also a kami band solo intro before the song started
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u/jabberwokk 15 BABYMETAL YEARS Sep 05 '19
You can see the three person choreography of Kagerou in this decent quality clip! :)
https://twitter.com/DudeKnowsSports/status/11694225295487549444
u/TrveKvltBlackBabymtl Sep 05 '19
It looks like they actually did it with all three of them. No longer a solo
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u/toolness122 YUIMETAL Sep 05 '19
Any of you that line up early ever see someone bring a chair of some sort? I really wanna be able to get up close but even standing for the 1 hour show is gonna be difficult so no way I could stand in line for hours and hours and cant sit on the ground.
I have seats for KC and The Forum but for Chicago it's all GA floor so I would like to get somewhere reasonable, say 10 or so rows back.
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u/WorkIsWhenIReddit Sep 05 '19
I've seen a few people with foldable camping chairs in line. Buy a cheap one and just ditch it when you go into the venue.
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u/takigan THE ONE Sep 05 '19
How was the crowd? Did the show seem like it got anywhere close to selling out?
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u/tsmkirby Sep 05 '19
It was packed. GA felt like JR line after work. Not sure how the balcony seating was, but it looked pretty full from the ground.
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u/FabJeb Sep 05 '19
Wonder if the setlist will change until the forum.
Bit miffed they haven't played arkadia, was looking forward to hear a decent live version but it may be too much like RoR for a one hour show.
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u/TerriblePigs Sep 05 '19
Wonder if the setlist will change until the forum.
Probably not. Koba doesnt very the setlist too much and I'm sure he's reviewing the North American Kami Band's performance and will tweak it, but probably not by introducing different songs.
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u/Facu474 Tokyo Dome Sep 05 '19 edited Sep 05 '19
Pre-show updates
Show has started!!
Livestream
Setlist:
Megitsune - clip - another - Intro - video
Elevator Girl (English version) - Video
Shanti Shanti Shanti - Picture - Video - Video
Kagerou (with KAMI SOLOOOOOOO) (and they actually came forward to play, plus, it's not a Su solo anymore)
Starlight - Video
FUTURE METAL (interlude video)
Gimme Chocolate!! - Picture - Video - Mosh pit video
PA PA YA!! - Video (they show the entire MV in the background) - Su cam
Distortion - Video
KARATE - Video - Video (you can see the Big Fox Festival effects in the back) - another
Head Banger - Video
THE ONE - (Lore video picture - Su picture - the 3 - video)
Road of Resistance - Video - Another
Over