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Distortion
Metal · 2018

Distortion

BABYMETAL

High-octane alternative metal meeting polished J-pop hooks. A darker, heavier pivot for the group, defined by djent-style riffs and anthemic stadium choruses.

May 8, 2018 · Toy's Factory

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Distortion represents a seismic shift in the BABYMETAL universe, stripping away the sugary playfulness of their debut for a sound that is obsidian-hued and relentlessly aggressive. It is the sound of a group evolving in real-time, trading the kawaii aesthetic for a dark side persona that leans heavily into modern metalcore and djent. The track is anchored by a crushing, syncopated guitar riff that feels like a mechanical heart, providing a stark, industrial backdrop for Su-metal’s crystalline vocals. It is this specific friction: the purity of the idol melody against the grime of the low-tuned strings, that makes the single so arresting.

Moments Worth Listening For
the sudden shift from the syncopated low-tuned guitar chugging to the soaring melodic chorus
the breakdown section where guttural growls trade off with rapid-fire drum fills
the layered vocal hook designed for massive outdoor festival crowd participation
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Distortion sound next to the rest of BABYMETAL's catalogue?

Defiant+1.7σ

Defiant saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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