BABYMETAL returns with a new album, METAL FORTH. The globally renowned Japanese metal band has signed with Capitol Records, which will release the album worldwide on June 13. The album’s title, meaning “Beyond Metal,” signals an evolution in their sound, featuring collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail. The massive track RATATATA with Electric Callboy, which has already amassed millions of streams, will also be included.
The next single, from me to u featuring Poppy, arrives this Friday, April 4, giving fans another taste of METAL FORTH ahead of its release.
BABYMETAL will launch their first-ever UK and European headline arena tour on May 10. The 12-show run spans eight countries, culminating in a landmark finale at The O2 Arena in London on May 30, making them the first Japanese group to headline this iconic venue. Poppy and Bambie Thug will provide support throughout the tour.
Celebrating their 15th anniversary this year, BABYMETAL marked their annual FOX DAY (April 1) by unveiling the LEGEND MAP, a mysterious roadmap detailing their 2025 plans, including the new album and upcoming tour.
METAL FORTH Track List:
- 1. from me to u (feat. Poppy)
- 2. RATATATA (BABYMETAL, Electric Callboy)
- 3. Song 3 (BABYMETAL, Slaughter to Prevail)
- 3. Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood)
- 4. KxAxWxAxIxI
- 6. Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia)
- 7. My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)
- 8. Algorism – 3:37
- 9. METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)
- 10. White Flame ー白炎ー