Babymetal kicked off their US tour last night (8th), and unfortunately, it looks like a lot has changed. While the band have been incredibly active with the announcement of their own label as well as working on new music, it seems they are keeping one important piece of information a secret. During their show last night, Yuimetal was missing as fans witnessed Su-metal and Moametal perform with two unknown backup dancers.
It’s been reported that no one has seen Yuimetal perform with the Japanese pop-metal group since late last year. The last bit we heard about the singer was when she had to sit out during the group’s shows at the Green Arena in Hiroshima, Japan on December 2nd and 3rd of last year due to feeling ill. An announcement hasn’t been made by the band aside from their new cloaked image to showcase “the chosen seven.” The identity of the band’s new guitarist also has yet to be confirmed.
However, Babymetal’s fans have been demanding answers as they started a #WheresYuimetal movement on Twitter.
WANTED! ALIVE! REWARD! #WhereIsYUIMETAL #NOYUIMETALNOLIFE #WantedYUIMETAL pic.twitter.com/KtcoVN2G1d
— VIVIメタル (@gyabo_girl) May 9, 2018
The band formerly known as BABYMETAL… 🙁 🙁#babymetal #WhereIsYuiMetal pic.twitter.com/pm3Ur01Kx8
— Azazel (@azazel_pazuzu) May 9, 2018
Jokes aside though I’d rather them carry on with what they have than cancel… also Yui had to miss a show back in December due to heath reasons so she could be very sick – hoping for a statement and that she gets well soon #WheresYui #WhereIsYuiMetal #BABYMETAL
— Mandatory Metal (@MandatoryMetal1) May 9, 2018
#WhereIsYuiMetal pic.twitter.com/9QvXzKYelF
— Lee Conner (@LeeJeffmosh) May 9, 2018
Gone missing is one Yui-Metal, last seen with this man. Suspect was last seen clutching a large bag of money and headed west. If you have any information to their whereabouts please contact the internet immediately. #whereisyui #WhereIsYuiMetal #Babymetal pic.twitter.com/cfxowHYfM5
— Cream of My Crop (@CreamofMyCrop) May 9, 2018
#YUIMETAL #GODESSYUI #WheresYui #BABYMETAL #WhereIsYuiMetal
The managers only have themselves to blame, its no surprise its affected their stocks.We Babymetal fans are dedicated, loyal and i see a total disregard for Yui who is personally my favorite member. We love you Yui. pic.twitter.com/UBR5zRJWPs— Grand Master Mackai (@Markmackai) May 9, 2018
@BABYMETAL_JAPAN you’re really showing total disrespect to your fans. I feel terrible for Su and Moa, I know they have no control over this and you’re sending on stage to a confused and angry audience. They don’t deserve that.#WhereIsYuiMetal
— Kyran Walters (@RevKyran) May 9, 2018
@BABYMETAL_JAPAN Where is Yui?
Enough with the secrecy.
This is turning into a PR disaster!
Is Yui OK?
Is she coming back or is she gone for good?#Babymetal#WhereIsYuimetal?— The Department of No (@SantasTavern) May 9, 2018
#ゆいちゃん #WhereIsYuiMetal #whereisyui please help @BABYMETAL_JAPAN pic.twitter.com/JMCkQ1ZZsb
— Ranc Arif (@ranc_arif) May 9, 2018
All good things come in three 🙁 #WhereIsYuiMetal 🍅 #BMWT2018 #BABYMETAL pic.twitter.com/CFdZux3du5
— Fan Actuel-Metal 🦊 (@ladysigel) May 9, 2018
@BABYMETAL_JAPAN if you’re protecting Yui’s privacy that’s fine, but people buying the tickets to your shows deserve to know what they’re buying. #WhereIsYuiMetal
— Kyran Walters (@RevKyran) May 9, 2018
Can’t have Babymetal with out Su, Moa or Yui #WhereIsYuiMetal #WheresYui
— Chris Bartlett (@SOUNDofMADNESS_) May 9, 2018