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Source: NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 08: Deep Purple accept award onstage during 31st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 8, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi Speaks about her lifelong devotion to heavy metal music in a recent interview.

Takaichi’s fascination with metal began in elementary school with bands like Black Sabbath and Deep Purple.

She even played drums in a metal band, and still keeps an electronic drum set at home, where she plays songs like Deep Purple’s “Burn” to let off steam.

Takaichi made history in October 2025 as Japan’s first female Prime Minister!

Rock on Mrs Prime Minister!!
Lana Backman