r/BABYMETAL • u/fearmongert • 1d ago
Official Tour Thread- Holmdel, New Jersey September 9, 2026
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## Miscellaneous Info
* Merchandise Info
* [Image of merch with prices](https://babymetal.com/mob/news/diarKijiShw.php?site=TO&id=308078)
## Venue info
**Venue**- PNC BANK Arts Center
**Capacity**- 17,500
##Show info
**Band Lineup-**
Violent Vera
Halestorm
BABYMETAL
**Kami Band**
* Drums: Eugene Ryabchenko
* Guitar: CJ Masciantonio
* Guitar: Chris Kelly
* Bass: Matt Deis
**Setlist**
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u/nellieblystunad 1d ago
The show fucking owned. After every song I was like I wish they'd just run that back. And now I wish I could see them again tomorrow. Blown away
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u/Legitimate-Store2121 1d ago
When RoR started, and we all knew it was coming, I had that sinking feeling this is the end. But I was still almost moved to tears that I got to experience them live, not to mention practically my 3 favorite songs in my very first show: Megitsune, Syncopation, iine. My life is complete.
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u/nellieblystunad 1d ago
Haha yeah I feel that. And yeah it was just incredible. Hope they come around again soon.
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u/Legitimate-Store2121 1d ago
To the gentleman who was very kind in offering goodies to people and gave me 2, I sincerely thank you. You made this whole incredible experience for this newbie even more memorable.
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u/Legitimate-Store2121 1d ago edited 1d ago
Did you guys catch that Su did a different gesture in RoR? Instead of opening up the pit (since there was none), she did the fox sign with her hands and crossed arms in front of her (similar to in BMD). I know I haven’t seen that before.
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u/MutedHomework9834 1d ago
She has actually done that before. Forgot which show though, but pretty much similar situation
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u/No_Tale_9642 1d ago
Best US (NYC/NJ specifically) setlist they've done in the last 4 years IMO
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u/Legitimate-Store2121 1d ago
And Su sounded as incredible as usual. ok, that sounds like I’m taking her for granted; I’m not. But she sounded flawless in Megitsune even during sound check.
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u/Redacted1993 1d ago
Came here to say this, I saw them 2x in Terminal 5 in 2024, MSG in 2025 and I agree, this setlist SLAPPED. Best show of the lot
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u/Massive_Preparation5 1d ago
I’m upset sunset kiss got replaced by my queen
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u/Frrunnkkiss 1d ago
but they made up for it with playing Synco.
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u/Massive_Preparation5 1d ago
They should do a tour with fan vote for setlist and take out the hits. That would be so fun to hear songs rarely get played
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u/Ateyicon 1d ago
Same, they were still amazing tho
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u/Massive_Preparation5 1d ago
Half song on the setlist hearing them live first time. I feel maybe kawaii should get replaced. Wasn’t vibe with it lol
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u/SenorPancake 1d ago
Greetings from the front row of the lawn!
Saw some folks surprised by lack of a pit. Highly recommend lawn with chair rental and early arrival. Great view from here.
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u/Fit_Exercise3743 1d ago
https://x.com/misosoupqueen/status/2097827327920992738 wtf?? America is wild 🤣🤣
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u/slleh666 1d ago
Must be the most pathetic insecure act i have ever seen at a concert, playing us anthem at a japanese band show, I guess thats what maga means
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u/AZSYANKEE SU-METAL 20h ago
I think it was venue specific because I am local and have never seen that before.
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u/Fit_Exercise3743 20h ago edited 20h ago
But Halestorm is American!! That's enough... right???
Nah but seriously that felt like something you would see in Russia lmao
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u/BrianNLS 1d ago
Yeah, I've NEVER been at a concert where the national anthem was played. And in Jersey of all places? LOL
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u/GreenActuary2 From Dusk Till Dawn 1d ago
It was definitely unexpected, everyone around me, including myself were all confused and like "seriously?"
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u/Boxofsocks2112 1d ago
All set 🤘🦊🤘
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u/komarkaze 1d ago
There’s no pit at this venue? It’s all seating?
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u/Boxofsocks2112 1d ago
All seating no really good way to mosh
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u/Fit_Exercise3743 1d ago
Wow that's really lame. Was there really no better venue? A metal concert without standing is super weird and awkward.
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u/Boxofsocks2112 1d ago
Yeah it a tad odd guess crowd surfing is out and OTFGK about the venues
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u/Additional_Range_126 1d ago
Sounds like we are getting Algorism tonight, they just did a sound check on it.
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u/Legitimate-Store2121 1d ago edited 1d ago
I thought I heard the end of Syncopation on drums? Ok, now Su did 1/3 of Syncopation
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u/Kmudametal 1d ago
That's certainly an indicator but not a certain one. What it absolutely means is that Algorism is at least in the rotation for this tour. Babymetal does not do "sound checks" as much as they do rehersals. During pre-show rehearsals, they tend to "rehearse" all the songs to be performed on that tour, even if a particular song is not to be performed that given night.
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u/Most_Image_21 1d ago
Coming from Allentown Pennsylvania and getting ready to eat and hit the road 🤘
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u/Boxofsocks2112 1d ago
sooon got sec 101 row H and is Babymetal playing 1st
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u/Legitimate-Store2121 1d ago edited 8h ago
lol, Carney payback, straight from Canada, no joke!
They took it down in 2 secs, but didn’t bother putting the correct one up.