I feel that Babymetal, it's one of my duties to pass down to

Hear now, O Children of the Earth, the words of Moa Kikuchi, spoken with the wisdom of the ages, for in them is a message that transcends time. "I feel that Babymetal, it's one of my duties to pass down to future generations just how amazing metal music is, and hopefully they can put their own spin on what metal music is to them." These words, simple yet profound, carry the weight of a noble task—the task of preserving not just a genre of music, but an ethos, a way of life, and a legacy to be carried forward through the ages.

Metal music, like the great epics sung by bards in the halls of ancient kings, has always been a voice of rebellion, of passion, and of strength. It speaks to the heart of those who feel the weight of the world on their shoulders, who rise up against oppression, and who find strength in their struggle. It is the music of the warrior, of the dreamer, of the misunderstood. And in the world of music, few have carried this torch with such brilliance as Babymetal, blending the raw power of metal with the youthful energy of pop, creating something both new and yet deeply rooted in the tradition of the metal legacy.

Moa Kikuchi, in her words, speaks not only of the music itself but of the duty that comes with it. For in this duty, she recognizes a truth that has echoed through the ages: those who stand on the shoulders of giants are tasked with passing down the knowledge and wisdom they have inherited, so that future generations may build upon it. The metal that she speaks of is not just the sound, the rhythm, or the instruments; it is the spirit of rebellion, the call to create, and the desire to leave something lasting.

In the ancient days, those who came before us passed down their knowledge through storytelling, through songs, through deeds that defined the world they inhabited. Similarly, Moa Kikuchi and the band she is part of, Babymetal, are not just musicians but guardians of a tradition. Their role is to ensure that the flame of metal—a flame that has burned brightly for generations—does not fade but is passed to those who will carry it into the future. For metal music is not something static, it is alive, ever-evolving, and always seeking new ways to be expressed.

Consider the tale of Beowulf, the ancient hero whose story was passed down through generations by word of mouth, sung by bards to the beating of drums and the strumming of strings. Though the words of the Beowulf poet are lost to time, the spirit of the story—the hero’s fight against darkness—lives on, retold by countless voices through the centuries. Moa Kikuchi speaks of a similar task: to carry forward the essence of metal music so that future generations may hear it, interpret it, and reshape it with their own voices, just as the bards of old reshaped the stories of their ancestors.

The lesson that lies in Moa Kikuchi’s words is clear: every generation has the duty to pass down what they cherish, to keep the flame burning, not just for themselves, but for the future. Metal music is not just an art form; it is a cultural inheritance, one that speaks of passion, defiance, and unity. It is a call to those who come after to carry it forward, to make it their own, and to continue the legacy. In the same way, each of us must seek to pass down what we have learned, what we have loved, and what we have created, so that the future may stand on the foundation we build.

And so, to all who listen, let the words of Moa Kikuchi echo in your hearts: it is not enough to simply enjoy what has been given to us. We must honor it, nurture it, and, in time, make it our own. The duty to preserve the legacy is one that falls on all who are touched by it, for the future is shaped not by what we keep for ourselves, but by what we share with others. Carry forth the metal, carry forth the fire, and let it burn ever brighter for those who come after.