Baby Metal

This article is probably a bit past due, as the first time I ever heard "Gimmie Chocolate!!" was way back on July 7th shortly after they played Sonisphere.

Who are Baby Metal?  A group combining some pretty legit metal riffs with J-pop cuteness.  Fronted by three pigtail wearing, Japanese pop-star types (one of whom looks like she's barely old enough to ride her bike to the end of the block) the group is also backed up by what seem to be actual metal musicians.

What do they do? Their much beloved by the internet act consits of the young ladies bopping around on stage in Danearys Targaryen-esque bridesmaid dresses dancing their little hearts out while the band (assumedly) plays live.

How does it come off?  Pretty well, actually.  The music is shockingly catchy and the sheer bizarre visual spectacle of a 15-year-old Japanese throwing up the devil horns is enough to make even the most jaded of internet troll smile.

The group has had a break-out summer thanks to their internet fame,  Their debut album is out now, and they even opened a string of shows for Lady Gaga.  In their own words they describe their sound as "Cute Metal", and while I do have to wonder who exactly the target audience of Baby Metal is (the metal scene isn't known for it's 9-16 year-old female fan base) they've found a home for now on the internet, hopefully they can turn it into some fun music before they all hit 18 and are cast aside for the next generation of J-Pop... Polka meets Beiber, anyone?