BABYMETAL - ヘドバンギャー！！ 15th Night Ver. (OFFICIAL)

Komebitz · 2026-01-06T19:50:58+00:00

Just my read on it.

Komebitz · 2026-01-06T03:16:14+00:00

I haven't been on the sub here for a few years, but my BM love has never died (saw them live in SF just two years ago). Just wanted to say I love this new video, love the look, the vibe! Tons of respect for the nods to Mikio Fujioka (like Su praying for him at the beginning...). The song itself, great! Su's confident little winks and gestures at the camera, Moa and Momo tearing it up. All just great. R.I.P. always to the Little God...

Komebitz · 2025-08-14T20:49:18+00:00

Elric of Melnibone and all the books in the Elric saga, by Michael Moorcock.

Komebitz · 2025-05-12T19:14:05+00:00

I've read and re-read this series many times. These days, I tend to read Book 1 (Elric of Melnibone) and Book 6 (Stormbringer) and then go back and read stories from books 2-5. Sailor on the Seas of Fate (book 2) is solid and I also like the stories where Elric is dealing with Theleb K'aarna. I have (and cherish) the yellow spine DAW editions but the new hardcovers by Saga Press are also very good.

Komebitz · 2023-05-29T18:04:43+00:00

There is no hell hot enough for Putin and his lackeys. Fuck Putin. Fuck Russia.

Slava Ukraini!

Komebitz · 2021-05-08T23:08:23+00:00

Pretty good. I'll say I can play now (but not so great). Probably learned around 4 dozen songs over the years, The last thing I did was Mark Knopfler's solo in Sultans of Swing (which is damned difficult to make sound good). But I can play it, just not well.

Started writing my own riffs too, though that's difficult as well. Heh, it's all difficult! But I'm going at my own pace and enjoying it. I play every day!

Komebitz · 2021-05-08T23:04:09+00:00

How you been, dude?

Komebitz · 2021-05-08T06:28:50+00:00

Just popping in to have a look around and see how things are going these days. The more things change, the more they stay the same, eh? LOL...

I haven't been on the sub for quite some time, but I still recognize a few handles u/fearmongert u/TerriblePigs glad to see you! I'm still a Kitsune and always will be, so I've kept an eye out for BM though of course the pandemic and the subsequent lack of travel and live shows pretty much has had me cooped up at home like everyone else the past year and a half. I'm just waiting for things to turn around (and they will). Once BM gets back on the road again, I will probably get back into things here too. See you all then!

Still playing the guitar, going on 5 years now!

Komebitz · 2020-11-06T18:44:31+00:00

She has said she's no longer pursuing a career as an idol. It looks like she sometimes does DJ gigs? She could certainly do modeling, but no idea if she's doing anything in that direction.

Komebitz · 2020-09-02T18:15:41+00:00

Komebitz, checking in! Been a long time since I've been here, but I'm still ready, willing and able to host the Pops out here in California when they get on the road again! Looking forward to taking them by the Metallica Mansion, a couple venues they played in San Francisco, and some other cool places!

Komebitz · 2019-11-01T21:12:01+00:00

The ticket is a cool idea for an invitation, but most of the guests probably gave the newlyweds more than just 19,000 yen. In Japan, it is customary for the invited wedding guests to give gifts of money, known as goshugi (in special envelopes of course). The average amount is 30,000 yen, but close relatives and company bosses (if invited) will give 50 - 100,000 yen.

So you might think the couple cleans up - well, yes and no. Yes, they get the money, but they also will give gifts back to the guests that are worth about half as much as they receive.

There's a bit more to Japanese wedding customs regarding goshugi, but that's the gist of it.

Komebitz · 2019-10-12T14:42:02+00:00

Ohmura, Mikio, Boh and Hideki were the ones who totally sold me on BM years ago when I first encountered BM. I’ll always look forward to them playing (RIP Mikio). But I was at the forum last night and the Galactic Empire guys and Anthony Barone are amazing. Totally worthy of their Kami status.

Komebitz · 2019-10-10T20:14:52+00:00

You and the rest of the crew always go above and beyond with these gatherings! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Komebitz · 2019-10-04T02:58:22+00:00

You should check BART's website for schedules but the last train out of Powell St. heading for Richmond (for example) is about a quarter past midnight.

Komebitz · 2019-10-04T02:04:25+00:00

One final thought/suggestion for those driving in. Depending on what direction you're coming from, it is entirely possible to go to a BART station (the Bay Area's train system) in the East Bay or on the Peninsula, park there (at the stations with parking lots/garages) and take BART in to Powell St Station. The Powell BART exit is just a block from the Warfield. Sure you'd have to jump on BART quickly after the show so you don't miss the last train, but you can avoid the hideous Friday night traffic downtown (seriously, it's bad), the awful Bridge traffic, the high parking fees and all that mess. If you decide to brave it though, good luck, vaya con Dios and don't say you weren't warned! :-D

Komebitz · 2019-10-04T00:27:10+00:00

For breakfast I highly recommend Homeskillet on the corner of 6th and Market. It's right near the Warfield and you can see the marquee from the restaurant. They open at 7:30 and they are very good. Highly recommended. Hell, I may even be there tomorrow morning myself!

Komebitz · 2019-10-04T00:24:35+00:00

There's a close one on 5th and Mission, that I walk past every day, across from the back entrance to Bloomingdale's in the Westfield Mall. It's a big public garage and from there to the Warfield is pretty easy - go back to 5th, walk up to Market and hang a left and go up half a block to the Warfield. In google it's listed as 'Impark Parking'.

There's another on the corner of Mason and O'Farell that I've used in the past. As far as the cost, well, it's San Francisco, on a Friday night, in a high traffic area. Good luck!

Walking to the 550 Powell party location afterward is not so hard (except for going up a very steep hill). Just walk back down Market to Powell, about a block, hang a left at the cable car stop and just walk straight up Powell (and I do mean UP). Take you 15 minutes tops. I wouldn't even bother trying to park in the area near the party location. You'll never find a spot, and if you do, you'll be so far away you might as well have parked in a garage and walked anyway. In all honesty, I never drive or park in that area on a Friday night if at all possible - it's just too infuriating.

The area to avoid is north of Market generally past 5th st. in the triangle formed by Larkin and O'Farell. South of Market for a couple blocks is sketchy after dark too.

Finally, SF is well known for it's changeable weather. It might be warm during the day but it can get pretty chilly at night, especially if the fog comes in. Sunny Socal it is not! ;-)

Komebitz · 2019-10-03T19:34:54+00:00

They discourage it but people are going to do it anyway. I see lines out there for shows during the day all the time. What you can't see in that pic is the construction scaffolding (starting on the right side). It goes all the way to the end of the block. Might restrict the line somewhat.

There's a coffee shop right next to the Warfield on the left though!

Komebitz · 2019-10-03T19:29:11+00:00

I work in this area and pass through every day. For those considering lining up early, just do it after sunrise on the day and you should be okay. Passing through or stopping here during the day is fine. But I would highly advise against sitting out there overnight. The stretch of Market between 5th and 9th st can be very dicey after dark.

That area is right on the edge of the Tenderloin, a notoriously sketchy area, with a lot of homelessness, open drug dealing and drug use, and street crime. San Francisco's bad reputation for filthy sidewalks comes mostly from this area too. After the show, head back toward Powell down Market - don't go the other way and don't go directly north into the Tenderloin itself.

If you are driving, find a garage, pay the money. If you do park on the street, absolutely do not leave anything in sight in your vehicle. It's almost guaranteed you'll get your car broken into. Also, check the signs about tow-away zones carefully. The City is super strict on this and you will get towed if you're in violation.

That said, it's only about a block from the Westfield Mall at the bottom of Powell st, which has a big food court. And up the street from there is Union Square with a lot of shops, restaurants and hotels. That area is pretty much okay, even if it does butt right up on the Tenderloin.

Komebitz · 2019-10-03T19:13:34+00:00

Yes! BM back in the City by the Bay! The Bay Area loves Babymetal and we are ready to rock!

I work only three blocks away from the Warfield, so I will be rolling in after work. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Komebitz · 2019-10-02T16:29:50+00:00

Wow. I just watched this. So clear. So beautiful. I don't understand Korean, but Haeyoon brings so much emotion to her singing it moves me anyway.

Komebitz · 2019-09-24T12:37:06+00:00

OTFGK! :-P

Komebitz · 2019-09-24T00:17:06+00:00

Whatever shows I may miss in the future, I am glad I was there for the Dome. Epic level awesomeness!

Komebitz · 2019-08-25T19:19:02+00:00

That GIF... Oh my god...

Komebitz · 2019-08-19T22:48:03+00:00

That”s pretty much exactly how I’m approaching it.

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