Author: Padraig Fahy

  • [The JukeBox] #96 – BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy – RATATATA

    [The JukeBox] #96 – BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy – RATATATA

    Back in May, hit Japanese female metal band, BABYMETAL, collabed with German electronic-metal band, Electric Callboy for their song RATATATA.

    Who are BABYMETAL?

    Originally, there were part of an idol group called Sakura Gakuin. These idol groups are formed whenever a student joins a club (an after-school activity) and they are taught music with like-minded individuals ran by talent agencies rather than the schools.

    A club can have multiple members. With Sakura Gakuin, there were approx 10–12 members at any one time. Within these clubs, there would be ‘units’.
    This would be a collection of specific students who perform together under a dedicated name. In 2010, the “Heavy Metal Club” was formed with 3 of the Sakura Gakuin club, Suzuka Nakamoto (12), Yui Mizuno (11) and Moa Kikuchi (11). This would become BABYMETAL. The girls would perform under the names of Su-metal, Yui-metal and Moa-metal.

    Traditionally, idol music tends to be very ‘poppy’, ‘positive’ and ‘light-hearted’. A clear example of this would be AKB48’s Colorcon Wink (below).
    Like Sakura Gakuin, AKB48 is an idol group with a lot more members, and they would be older. AKB48 would be one of, if not the most popular idol groups in Japan. So much so, they have many many many spinoff groups using the 48g name. AKB means Akihabara, which is an area in Tokyo, Japan. (Seriously, the rabbit hole on 48g groups goes very, very deep)

     

    In 2018, Yui departed from the band due to poor health. In 2023, former Sakura Gakuin member, Momoko Okazaki joined the band. She performs under the name of Momo-metal.

    BABYMETAL also have a backing band, “Kami Band” who are not officially recognised as members, but they are recognised and appreciated at their live concerts.

    In the west, BABYMETAL became popular for their performances from their music videos and the fact that most bands in the west are 16+, when these girls were 12 and 13 when they broke America.

    WWE featured their song KARATE for their show NXT Takeover: The End back in June 2016. They announced last night at WWE Summerslam, that BABYMETAL’s RATATATA will be the official theme for their upcoming show WWE Bash in Berlin on August 31st 2024.

    Who are Electric Callboy?

    Electric Callboy (fka. Eskimo Callboy) are an ‘electronicore‘ band from Germany. They were also formed in 2010 and are known for creating comedic songs, shows and videos.

    In 2021, they submitted their song “Pump it” for the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest, but they were not included.

    Lyrics:

    Every night when the sky turns red up above
    I feel the beat in my veins
    And I’m searching for love
    You know that hips don’t lie
    I leave you hypnotized
    Just give me one more try
    To make you feel that vibe
    And it goes

    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    My body is a weapon
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    We’re gonna hit the floor
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    We’re gonna make it happen
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    Now gimme some more

    I will push it to the limit
    And everybody’s feeling the sound of the night
    I don’t wanna stop
    We push it to the limit
    Together we will crash the morning light

    ブ·チ·ア·ガ·レ！
    Bun Bun Bun Moving
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Shaking
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Jumping
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Stomping

    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun

    アゲ！
    キラっとしちゃうアゲ！
    フワっとしちゃうアゲ！
    ドキっとしちゃうアゲ！
    小悪魔しちゃうけど大丈夫？
    瞳に映した 笑顔の魔法で罠に誘い込む

    And it goes
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    My body is a weapon
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    We’re gonna hit the floor
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    We’re gonna make it happen
    Ra ta ta ta ta ta!
    Now gimme some more

    I will push it to the limit
    And everybody’s feeling the sound of the night
    I don’t wanna stop
    We push it to the limit
    Together we will crash the morning light

    ブ·チ·ア·ガ·レ！
    Bun Bun Bun Moving
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Shaking
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Jumping
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Stomping
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun

    I’m here for the moment
    Here for the beat
    Here for the love
    And the friends I need
    You know that I’ll be there for good

    I’m here for the moment
    Here for the beat
    Here for the love
    And the friends I need
    You know that I’ll be there for good

    RA TA TA TA!
    I go fucking crazy ‘cause I’m waiting for the drop
    Are you ready?
    Let’s GO!
    So tell me baby can I get a
    Fu! Fu!
    So hear me now
    Fu! Fu!
    You know what I want
    Fu! Fu!
    Now everybody’s getting down

    I will push it to the limit
    And everybody’s feeling the sound of the night
    I don’t wanna stop
    We push it to the limit
    Together we will crash the morning light

    ブ·チ·ア·ガ·レ！
    Bun Bun Bun Moving
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Shaking
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Jumping
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun
    Bun Bun Bun Stomping
    Bun Bun Bun Bun Bun

    Everybody!
    Fu! Fu!
    Out of control
    Fu! Fu!
    Everybody!
    Fu! Fu!
    Out of control
    Fu! Fu! Fu! Fu!
    Now everybody’s getting down

  • WWE SummerSlam 2024 Predictions

    WWE SummerSlam 2024 Predictions

    Rev your engines as WWE heads to Cleveland for SummerSlam.

    8 hours (😭) featuring 7 big matches with 6 of them being title matches.

    We have been told that there could be stipulations be added to the title matches, but at the time of writing (before SmackDown airs), there hasn’t been any changes. I will update if any have changed.

    Let’s go!

    Non-Title Match

    • CM Punk vs Drew McIntyre with Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins as special guest referee in a singles match.
      • PREDICTION: This should be close to main event. CM Punk should win this to get the one up on Drew. Drew should win as revenge for Punk screwing him over at multiple PLE’s. CM Punk to win.

    Title Matches

    • Logan Paul (C) vs LA Knight in a singles match for the United States Championship
      • PREDICTION: It’s the end of Logan’s reign in his home town. LA Knight to win and become champion.
    • Sami Zayn (C) vs Bron Breakker in a singles match for the Intercontinental Championship
      • PREDICTION: Bron is going to murder Sami in the ring. This probably will be a squash match. Bron to win and become champion.
    • Bayley (C) vs Nia Jax in a singles match for the WWE Women’s Championship
      • PREDICTION: I don’t see Bayley losing this title to Nia in this match. Nia is only got this for winning Queen of the Ring, but I feel that a bigger opponent should challenge to take on Bayley. Bayley to win and retain the title.
    • Liv Morgan (C) vs Rhea Ripley in a singles match for the Women’s World Championship
      • PREDICTION: This is going to be a bloodbath. Rhea is going to rip the title from Liv. Expect Dominik shenanigans. Rhea to win and become champion.
    • Damien Priest (C) vs Gunther in a singles match for the World Heavyweight Championship
      • PREDICTION: I am sorry Damien, but you are not leaving with the title. The reign of Gunther begins tomorrow night. Gunther to win and become champion.
    • Cody Rhodes (C) vs Solo Sikoa in a singles match for the Undisputed WWE Championship
      • PREDICTION: Guaranteed Bloodline interference. It’s very up in the air as to who wins this. I am going to go out on a limb and say that Solo Sikoa is going to win. Solo Sikoa to win and become champion.
  • Gaming News – 2nd August 2024

    Gaming News – 2nd August 2024

    • Gamestop owned Game Informer magazine is set to close after 33 years.
    • Bungie has laid off 220 employees and cancelled the development of the upcoming Destiny 3 codenamed ‘Payback’
    • There is going to be a Civilization VII gameplay deep dive on August 20th at 9pm GMT
    • The release date for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is going to be announced next month.
    • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team (GBA) is coming to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack on August 9th.
    • GAME has ended their reward system as of July 31st.
    • Paris 2024 is the first Olympics in 30 years with no console video game. There is a Web3 mobile game though.
    • The trailer for the Like a Dragon: Yakuza TV show on Prime has been released. Trailer
    • THQ has a games showcase:
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