BABYMETAL - Gimme Chocolate!! (cover)
As a passionate guitar player and a longtime fan of BABYMETAL, covering "Gimme Chocolate!!" has been an exhilarating challenge that really pushed my skills to the next level. What I especially appreciate about this cover is the choice of equipment, including Marshall and Orange amplifiers, which bring out a crunch and warmth that perfectly suit BABYMETAL’s energetic and unique sound. Using Ibanez guitars allowed for the crisp and aggressive tones needed, making the riffing both sharp and powerful. If you’re a guitarist looking to replicate this style, focusing on your amp settings to balance distortion with clarity is key. The song’s fast tempo and complex guitar lines demand precision and practice, but once you get the hang of it, it’s incredibly rewarding. In my personal experience, recording this cover also helped me experiment with layering tracks and mixing different amp tones to create more depth. Fans of mixing metal and pop elements will find this song a fun blend to explore. Playing "Gimme Chocolate!!" also underscores the importance of tight rhythm control and energetic performance to mirror BABYMETAL’s stage presence. Whether you're a beginner or advanced player, tackling covers like this can improve your speed, rhythm, and confidence on stage or in your recordings. I highly recommend checking out different gear setups to find what brings out your favorite tones. Overall, this cover is not just a tribute to BABYMETAL but a great learning experience for guitarists who want to dive into the metalcore-pop fusion genre.

















