Babymetal announce new album "Metal Forth"
Babymetal returns with “Metal Forth”. The renowned Japanese metal band has signed to Capitol Records, which will release the album globally on 13th June. Meaning’beyond metal’, “Metal Forth” features collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia and Slaughter to Prevail—artists that Babymetal has connected with over the years while touring the globe. Their massive track Ratatata with Electric Callboy, which has already attained millions of streams across all platforms, will also be included. The next single From me to U (feat. Poppy) will arrive thisFriday, 4th April.
“Metal Forth” is available now to pre-order / pre-save HERE.
Babymetal celebrate their 15th anniversary this year and, on their annual 'FOX DAY' (1st April)—a hugely important date in Babymetal lore—the band is releasing the 'LEGEND MAP'. Described as “a sign from the god of metal, the FOX GOD,” the map unveils their plans for 2025, including the new album and an extensive world tour.
On 10th May, the band will embark on their first-ever headline arena tour in the UK and Europe, playing 12 shows across eight countries, with support from Poppy & Bambie Thug. The 30th May tour finale will take place at The O2 Arena in London. Babymetal is the first Japanese group to headline a show at this iconic venue. The band will kick off its biggest North American tour yet in Houston on 13th June—the day of their album drop, with support from Black Veil Brides, Jinjer and Bloodywood on select dates. The 24-date run will hit major cities including Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco before wrapping up on 23rd July in Phoenix. Tickets and exclusive VIP packages are available now. Check the band’s website HERE details on tickets.
The band has also added arena shows in Japan and an Asia tour. In addition to its previous headline outings, Babymetal has opened for such artists as Lady Gaga, Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Avenged Sevenfold.
”Metal Forth” follows 2019’s “Metal Galaxy” and “The Other" One”, their 2023 concept album. Paper said, “On THE OTHER ONE, the band cracks open the Metalverse, surfing through parallel universes and a dizzying maze that tests their perceptions of truths, lies and what rests beyond the darkness.” In this cover story, Revolver noted, “[BABYMETAL] have spent the last decade delighting and decimating audiences across the globe with their loud, proud and outrageously catchy take on modern heavy music.”
“Metal Forth” Tracklisting:
1. from me to u (feat. Poppy)
2. RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy)
3. Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail)
4. Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood)
5. KxAxWxAxIxI
6. Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia)
7. My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)
8. Algorism
9. METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)
10. White Flame ー白炎ー
Babymetal EU Tour 2025
w. Poppy, Bambie Thug
10/05 - Brussels, Forest National, Belgium
12/05 - Hamburg, Barclays Arena, Germany
13/05 - Amsterdam, Ziggo Dome, Netherlands
16/05 - Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle, Germany
17/05 - Berlin, Velodrom, Germany
19/05 - Krakow, Tauron Arena, Poland
20/05 - Nüremberg Arena, Nürenberger, Germany
22/05 - Zurich, The Hall, Switzerland
25/05 - Madrid, Vistalegre, Spain
26/05 - Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, Spain
28/05 - Paris, Zénith Paris, La Villette, France
30/05 - London, O2 Arena, United Kingdom
Tickets available here
