The Japanese band Babymetal announced last Monday, March 31st, their new studio album, Metal Forth , which will be released on June 13th by Capitol Records .
The announcement marks the beginning of a new era for the band, which also revealed an ambitious world tour and important international collaborations.
The name Metal Forth , translated as "beyond metal," symbolizes the artistic advancement of the Japanese trio, who achieved worldwide notoriety for uniting Japanese pop with heavy metal. The album will feature special appearances by big names such as Poppy, Tom Morello, Spiritbox, Polyphia, Bloodywood , and Slaughter to Prevail —artists with whom the group has established connections throughout their years on the road.
Included in the new work is the track “Ratatata”, a collaboration with Electric Callboy , which has already surpassed millions of streams on digital platforms and reached the top of the US Billboard charts in the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales category. The next single, “From Me To U”, a collaboration with Poppy, will be released on April 4th.
Babymetal ’s innovative sound and impactful artistic vision have not only won over a worldwide fanbase, but have also noticeably altered global music culture,” said Tom March , president and CEO of Capitol Records. “We are thrilled to contribute to this new chapter in their journey.”
Key “Kobametal” Kobayashi , the band's producer and manager, added: “With Capitol as a global partner, Babymetal will take its sound to every corner of the planet. We will undertake even more ambitious projects throughout this special year.”
Babymetal celebrates 15 years with an intense tour schedule.
In 2025, Babymetal celebrates its 15th anniversary and, as part of the celebrations, the Legend Map on Fox Day (April 1st), a symbolic date within the band's mythology. The map reveals plans for the year, including a new album and an extensive tour.
The group's first solo tour of European arenas begins on May 10th, with 12 shows in eight countries. Poppy and Bambie Thug will open the shows, which conclude on May 30th at the O2 Arena in London — where Babymetal will be the first Japanese group to perform a solo show.
In the United States, BABYMETAL will kick off one of their biggest tours on June 13th, debuting in Houston. On some dates, Black Veil Brides, Jinjer , and Bloodywood will join the band as guest acts. The tour will visit 24 cities and conclude on July 23rd in Phoenix. The group has also confirmed a series of arena shows in Japan, as well as a new tour of Asia.
Confirmed tracks for “Metal Forth”:
- From Me To U (feat. Poppy)
- Ratatata (BABYMETAL x ELECTRIC CALLBOY)
- Song 3 (BABYMETAL x SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL)
- Kon! Kon! (feat. BLOODYWOOD)
- KxAxWxAxIxI
- Sunset Kiss (feat. POLYPHIA)
- My Queen (feat. SPIRITBOX)
- Algorithm
- Metali!! (feat. Tom Morello)
- White Flame
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