Distortion (Babymetal song)
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"Distortion" is a song by Japanese heavy metal band
Background and release
On February 27, 2018, Babymetal announced the
On September 28, 2018, Babymetal announced a 12-inch vinyl single that would be released worldwide on Record Store Day on November 23, 2018. The single included a live performance of the song at Download Festival as a B-side, and a Japanese limited edition included a jacket cover different from that released in other regions.[8]
Moametal favors the beginning of the song for "lifting [her] up", as well as the interlude for providing a call and response with the audience.[9]
The song was re-released as part of the band's album
Composition
"Distortion" is a speed metal tune composed of "screeching, pummeling guitars",[10] "metalcore-like chug-riffs", and a catchy chorus, quickly switching between "heavy" and "sugary",[1] and resulting in a "darker", more mature song compared to previous music released by the band.[10]
Reception
"Distortion" debuted at number six on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 for the week of May 21, 2018.[11] Due to being released exclusively in a digital format, the song charted at number two on the Oricon Digital Singles chart for the week May 21, 2018, with first-week downloads of 16,468 copies.[12] In the United States, "Distortion" debuted at number two on the Billboard World Digital Songs chart for the week May 19, 2018.[13]
Following the physical release of "Distortion", the song charted at number 42 on the Oricon Singles chart for the week of December 3, 2018, with first-week sales of 1,791 copies.[14]
Music video
The music video was released on May 7, 2018.[5] The video features the "unrevealed Dark Side, the Apocrypha" of the lore of the Metal Resistance, featuring the Chosen Seven hinted in the teaser, in a world where "power is distorted through time and space."[15] A warrior is shown fighting against "scary-looking figures cloaked in shadows" and fighting the darkness.[1] The members of Babymetal do not appear in the video.[16]
Live performances
"Distortion" was first performed live on the first tour date of the band's
Track listings and formats
Digital download[18]
- "Distortion" – 3:05
12-inch single[19]
- A. "Distortion"
- B. "Distortion" (live at Download Festival 2018)
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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Japan Billboard Hot 100[20] | 6 |
Japan (Oricon)[14] | 42 |
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[12] | 2 |
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US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[13] | 2 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Editions |
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Japan[22] | May 8, 2018 | Digital download |
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Europe[23] | earMusic
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Worldwide[18] |
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Japan[19] | November 23, 2018 | 12" |
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Limited |
United Kingdom[24] | earMusic | |||
Canada[25] |
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United States[26] |
References
- ^ a b c Hill, John (2018-05-07). "Hear Babymetal's Apocalyptic New Song "Distortion"". Revolver. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ "BABYMETAL WORLD TOUR 2018 Confirmed !!". BABYMETAL. Archived from the original on 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "BABYMETAL新章で「7つのメタルの魂の物語」描く(動画あり) - 音楽ナタリー". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. 2018-04-01. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
- ^ Hill, John (2018-04-03). "See Babymetal Tease Upcoming Graphic Novel in "Metal Resistance Episode VII" Video". Revolver. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
- ^ earMUSIC- news, artists & new releases. 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2018-05-09.
- ^ "BABYMETAL、ワールドツアー開始直前に新曲「Distortion」発表 - 音楽ナタリー". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. 2018-05-08. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ Schatz, Lake (2018-05-07). "BABYMETAL reveal their "dark side" with new single "Distortion": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2018-06-05.
- ^ a b "BABYMETAL、「Distortion」最新ライブ映像を公開 アナログのリリースも決定 | Daily News | Billboard JAPAN". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
- ^ "BABYMETAL Talk 'Metal Galaxy', 'PA PA YA!!', Metallica & Glastonbury 2019 - Videos". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2019-07-03.
- ^ a b "Louder's Tracks Of The Week: new music from Babymetal, Biffy Clyro and more". LOUDER. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ "【ビルボード】BOYS AND MEN「進化理論」が14.3万枚を売り上げて総合首位 ベビメタ「Distortion」ダウンロード2位&三代目JSB「恋と愛」ストリーミング1位でそれぞれ総合6位と9位 | Daily News | Billboard JAPAN". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 2018-05-16. Archived from the original on 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ a b "オリコン週間 デジタルシングル(単曲)ランキング 2018年05月07日~2018年05月13日". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). 2018-05-21. Archived from the original on 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ a b "World Digital Song Sales : Page 1". Billboard. 2018-05-19. Archived from the original on 2018-05-18. Retrieved 2018-05-18.
- ^ a b "2018年11月19日~2018年11月25日 オリコン週間 シングルランキング 41~50位". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). 2018-12-03. Archived from the original on 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
- ^ "BABYMETAL Kick Off World Tour, Release New Video, 'Distortion': Watch". Billboard. 2018-05-11. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ a b Herman, Tamar (2018-05-09). "BABYMETAL Kicks Off World Tour in Kansas City Without Member Yuimetal". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-05-10.
- ^ "BABYMETALワールドツアー開幕、10月に日本で凱旋ライブ開催 - 音楽ナタリー". Natalie Music (in Japanese). Natasha Inc. 2018-05-09. Retrieved 2018-05-17.
- ^ a b "Distortion - Single by BABYMETAL on Apple Music". iTunes. Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
- ^ a b "TOY'S STORE" (in Japanese). Toy's Factory. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 | Charts | Billboard JAPAN". Billboard JAPAN (in Japanese). 2018-05-21. Archived from the original on 2018-05-16. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ "Official Physical Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. November 30, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "BABYMETALの「Distortion - Single」をApple Musicで". iTunes JP (in Japanese). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-05-08.
- ^ "'Distortion - Single' van BABYMETAL op Apple Music". iTunes BE (in Dutch). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
"Distortion - Single par BABYMETAL sur Apple Music". iTunes FR (in French). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
"Distortion - Single di BABYMETAL su Apple Music". iTunes IT (in Italian). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
"Альбом "Distortion - Single" (BABYMETAL) в Apple Music". iTunes RU (in Russian). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
"Distortion - Single de BABYMETAL en Apple Music". iTunes ES (in Spanish). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
"BABYMETAL adlı sanatçının Distortion - Single albümü Apple Music'te". iTunes TR (in Turkish). Apple Inc. 8 May 2018. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
"Distortion - Single by BABYMETAL on Apple Music". iTunes GB. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2018-05-08. - ^ "Babymetal to release Distortion 12-inch vinyl". Metal Hammer. Louder Sound. 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-09-28.
- ^ ""Distortion" 12 Inch Vinyl Release". BABYMETAL. 2018-09-28. Archived from the original on 2018-09-28. Retrieved 2018-09-29.
- ^ "RSDBF '18 Special Release: BABYMETAL - Distortion". Retrieved 2018-11-21.
External links
- Babymetal discography at Toy's Factory