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Babymetal YouTube Stats For The Other One

Posted: December 31, 2023 in Babymetal, Classic Rock, Cool stuff, Hobby, Japanese rock & metal
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Babymetal released the concept album “The Other One” in March 2023. Here is a look at how the videos has fared on YouTube (starting with the first and going down the line).

“Divine Attack” (Official Visualizer) – 3,200,000+ views (12 months)

“Monochrome” (Official Visualizer) – 3,200,000+ views (12 months)

“Metal Kingdom” – 3,100,000+ views (10 months)

“Light And Darkness” – 1,900,000+ views (10 months)

“Monochrome” (The First Take Piano Version) – 4,500,000+ views (9 months)

“Mirror Mirror” (Official Lyric Video) – 700,000+ views (9 months)

“Mirror Mirror” – 1,500,000+ views (8 months)

“Metalizm” – 1,900,000+ views (8 months)

“Maya” – 600,000+ views (2 months)

“Divine Attack” – 500,000+ views (2 months)

There are also some additional videos…

“Metali” (from the upcoming album) – 4,000,000 views (4 months)

“Kingslayer” (Bring Me The Horizon featuring Babymetal live in Tokyo) – 1,700,000 views (2 weeks)

Add another 3,700,000 views for the Lil Uzi Vert collaboration “The End” (6 months ago, not an actual video) and millions of additional hits for old videos, reaction videos etc. Babymetal are doing well.

(Image is part of “The Other One” album cover, plus some text on top)

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Top 10 Albums Of 2023

Posted: December 31, 2023 in 220 Volt, Babymetal, Best of Trinkelbonker, Classic Rock, Cool stuff, Deep Purple Family, Japanese rock & metal, Kanade Sato (drummer), Lovebites, Music (general), My photographs, Top 10 lists
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We have yet another year to look back on and as always there has been some terrific records coming our way (too many to mention them all). But here is my Top 10 list of essential stuff anyway… Studio albums only.

BABYMETAL – “The Other One” (Japan)

LOVEBITES – “Judgement Day” (Japan)

ROLLING STONES – “Hackney Diamonds” (UK)

ELEGANT WEAPONS – “Horns For A Halo” (UK)

MUSES – “Goddess Of Victory” (Japan)

DOLLY PARTON – “Rockstar” (US)

VELVET INSANE – “High Heeled Monster” (Sweden)

COVEN JAPAN – “Earthlings” (Japan)

MATS KARLSSON – “Mood Elevator” (Sweden)

SUPERSONIC REVOLUTION – “Golden Age Of Music” (NL)

(My shot of Babymetal, Stockholm 2023)

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TOP 10 LISTS ON TRINKELBONKER: TOP 10 BABYMETAL PREDICTIONS FOR THE 2020s (November 30 2023), 10 AWESOME GLENN HUGHES MOMENTS (August 17 2023), 10 AWESOME DAVID COVERDALE MOMENTS (August 15 2023), 10 AWESOME SONGS OF THE 2020s PART 4 (August 15 2023), 10 AWESOME GILLAN SONGS 1978-1982 (July 29 2023), 10 AWESOME BLACK SABBATH SONGS 1980-1995 (July 28 2023), 10 AWESOME SONGS OF THE 2020s PART 3 (July 27 2023), 10 BRUTAL BABYMETAL SONGS (July 26 2023), 10 AWESOME SOLOS BY JON LORD (July 24 2023), 10 AWESOME SONGS OF THE 2020s PART 2 (July 23 2023), 10 AWESOME SONGS OF THE 2020s PART 1 (July 20, 2023)

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Fireworks

Posted: December 31, 2023 in Christmas fun, Comics, Cool stuff, Hobby
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So, last day of 2023. It has been fun to blog so it will be more of the same in 2024. Seen here is the annual 91:an Christmas Special, an old favourite in Sweden. I knew when I bought this a few weeks ago that I would showcase it today on this blog.

(My shot of said book, nice cover art by Gert Lozell)

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Balls To The Wall

Posted: December 30, 2023 in Classic Rock, Cool stuff, Magazines
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Nice Accept “Balls To The Wall” feature in Sweden Rock Magazine 12 2023. Another classic album that has turned 40. I have good memories from those days, as I met them a few times back in the day for interviews. Sweden Rock Magazine is good, but they are missing out on the Japanese scene. I feel that they need some competition. Probably not that easy to start up publications these days though.

(My shot of said magazine and my copy of the old Accept CD)

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Something New And Something Old

Posted: December 30, 2023 in Classic Rock, Cool stuff
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Last post of this kind for 2023, and here we have the ninth studio album from Leaves Eyes “Myths Of Fate” which is due in March. They always deliver good music. And from UFO we get “Hollywood ´76”, another live release (out now). There is a lot of UFO stuff out there to explore.

(Covers are from official platforms)

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Classic Donald Duck

Posted: December 30, 2023 in Books, Comics, Cool stuff, Hobby, Jämtland (County), The Great Lake Monster
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Nice Carl Barks book with classic Donald Duck tales from the old days in this Norwegian collection (book 20). I particularly enjoyed the Sea Monster adventure. Here in Jämtland County (Sweden), we feel a strong connection to this subject. Published in 2023, 162 pages.

(My shot of said book)

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Nostalgia Heaven

Posted: December 30, 2023 in Classic Rock, Deep Purple Family, Music (general), Podcasts, UFO/Paranormal
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The Retro C Trop Festival in France is a good example of a successful nostalgia event that just works. I like the fact that old school artists have places like this to perform in front of large crowds. Now Deep Purple (which is a headliner this year) will always attract decent crowds, but there are other names on the bill that will be able to appreciate such places quite a bit. Looks like Purple are going to play at several rock festivals next year. Hopefully, we will have a new album out by then. And speaking of Purple, Rick Beato has added an interview with ex-Purple guitarist Steve Morse to his YouTube channel. You just may want to check that out.

(Top image is from official platforms, just added a blue base for it)

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Action Night

Posted: December 29, 2023 in Cool stuff, DVDs & Blu-rays, Hobby, TV & Movies
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Watched “Prey” (2023) and “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021) tonight. “Prey” won the day, hands down. The Godzilla franchise is best served in Japanese hands. Looking forward to seeing the new film, which looks like a winner.

(My shot of said DVDs)

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Evolve

Posted: December 29, 2023 in Best of Trinkelbonker, Classic Rock, Cool stuff, Japanese rock & metal, Magazines, Nemophila (band), Saki (guitarist)
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The third studio album from Japanese rockers Nemophila is out on January 17 in Japan. It is called “Evolve”. JPU Records in Europe has not announced a release date as yet. Formed in 2019, Nemophila is one of the most exciting bands to have emerged in recent years. They will perform at the Budokan in Tokyo on February 17. They are very active on their official platforms, loads of videos etc to check out. The rise of Nemophila in Japan is very visible right now. Also seen here is the new issue of Japanese publication We Rock, that sports singer Mayu and guitarist Saki on the cover.

(Magazine and album covers are from official platforms)

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Nazareth In Our Hearts

Posted: December 29, 2023 in Classic Rock, Cool stuff, Hobby
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There is a Nazareth live album called “The Full Circle Tour 1981” out on Cleopatra Records. Seems to be a release of some merit. Fans of Nazareth can also enjoy a new release that celebrates Dan McCafferty called “No Turning Back”. Consists of solo tracks from over the years and it really is a nice collection of songs.

(Covers are from official platforms)

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