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BABYMETAL have re-recorded Headbanger! for their 15th anniversary

Watch the music video for BABYMETAL’s surprise new re-recording of Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!, entitled the 15th Night Ver.

BABYMETAL have re-recorded Headbanger! for their 15th anniversary
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Emily Garner

Not content with releasing one of the best albums of last year, BABYMETAL are already treating fans to new music in 2026.

The trio have re-recorded their early single Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! in honour of the band’s 15th anniversary, with added vocals from MOMOMETAL. They’ll also be selling a limited-edition CD version in Tokyo before this month’s special pair of gigs at the Saitama Super Arena – watch this space to see if they’ve got any other celebrations planned around those shows.

Reflecting on their 15th anniversary in an interview with Kerrang!, MOAMETAL pondered, “Now that I think about these 15 years… I really put in so much effort and worked so hard (laughs). Despite everything we’ve been through, I’m grateful and relieved that BABYMETAL is still standing strong.”　

She also added that, “When we first formed the group, I never expected to live as MOAMETAL this long. There are times that I just wanted to give up and moments I just wanted to run away, but the thought that the team I love may fall apart if I walk away kept me going. Before I knew it, I was doing everything I could to protect BABYMETAL. SU-METAL loves singing so much. I wanted to save her place to sing, or rather I felt I had to. That responsibility kept me going as BABYMETAL.”

Watch the new video for Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!! 15th Night Ver. below:

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