{"id":1712882,"date":"2026-01-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1712882"},"modified":"2026-01-05T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:00:00","slug":"babymetal-celebrate-15th-anniversary-with-re-recorded-growl-heavy-headbangeeeeerrrrr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1712882","title":{"rendered":"BABYMETAL Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Re-Recorded, Growl-Heavy “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BABYMETAL<\/strong> are officially celebrating their 15th<\/sup> anniversary with a surprise release\u2014a newly re-recorded, heavier version of their early fan favorite “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!”<\/p>\n

The updated take on the original 2012 single arrived today, January 5, with the band confirming on social media that the release commemorates “the 15th<\/sup> anniversary of its formation.” The revamped track has been reborn as “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! (15th<\/sup> Night Ver.)”<\/p>\n

While the new version preserves the breakneck pace, melodic hooks, and thrash-inflected energy that made the original a cult classic, it introduces a major upgrade: new death growls from MOMOMETAL<\/strong>, adding a significantly heavier edge to the song. The re-recording highlights<\/strong> how far BABYMETAL<\/strong> have evolved since their early days, blending their trademark pop-metal chaos with a more extreme modern metal sensibility.<\/p>\n

Alongside the track, BABYMETAL<\/strong> also dropped a brand-new music video, which sees the band headbanging both inside and outside an old-school arcade. To further mark the milestone, BABYMETAL<\/strong> are releasing an ultra-limited 15th<\/sup> anniversary CD featuring “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! (15th Night Ver.).”<\/p>\n

The CD will be available in limited quantities beginning January 7, 2026, at the “BABYMETAL<\/strong> FIRST EVER POP-UP IN TOKYO” event, held on the first floor of SHIBUYA TSUTAYA in Tokyo. The CD will also be sold at the merchandise booths during BABYMETAL<\/strong>‘s upcoming special live performances, LEGEND \u2013 METAL FORTH, taking place January 10 and 11, 2026, at Saitama Super Arena.<\/p>\n

As a purchase bonus, fans will receive one randomly selected postcard (three designs total) featuring costumes from the new music video. Hidden among these is a rare “THE CHOSEN 15” card, with only 15 copies in existence worldwide.<\/p>\n

In addition, BABYMETAL<\/strong> announced a “15th<\/sup> Night Studded Battle Long Jacket,” designed to match the studded outfits worn in the new video. Only 15 jackets will be produced, with availability determined via a lottery sale through the official A!SMART online store. The jacket will also be on display at the Tokyo pop-up store.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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