2025.04.01
The fourth original album "METAL FORTH" will be released worldwide on Friday, June 27th!
The long-awaited fourth original album, "METAL FORTH," will be released simultaneously worldwide on Friday, June 27th. This is the group’s first original album since their third release, "METAL GALAXY," in 2019, and follows their 2023 concept album, "THE OTHER ONE." Titled "METAL FORTH," meaning "beyond metal," the album features collaborative tracks with artists the band has connected with from around the world over the past 10 years, as they’ve continued to perform worldwide.
In addition to live-show favorites like "METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)" and "RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy)", the new album features 10 standout tracks: "from me to u (feat. Poppy)," a track featuring Poppy, whose performance at this year’s Grammy Awards is still fresh in our minds, and composed by Jordan Fish, formerly of Bring Me the Horizon; "My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)," a collaboration with Canadian metalcore band Spiritbox, widely regarded as a leading band in the next generation of metal; "Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail)", a brutal counting song with Slaughter to Prevail, a Russian death metal band rapidly gaining popularity at festivals as they pursue a Guinness World Record for the largest wall of death; "Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood)," a creature metal song with Indian "Bollywood metal" band Bloodywood, who have been the talk of the town at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and festivals around the world, blending roots in Japanese and Indian tribal music; "Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia)," a city-pop metal track and second collaboration with Polyphia, who also gave a standout performance at "FOX_FEST" last year; "KxAxWxAxIxI," a wild rap metal song composed by DAIDAI from Paledusk who also worked on Lil Uzi Vert’s song "The End (feat. BABYMETAL)" that was included on his No. 1 US Billboard album; "Algorism," a nostalgic metal track reminiscent of a classic song; and "White Flame," the climactic conclusion to the band’s melodic speed metal series.
Packed with collaborations from artists leading the next generation of the metal scene, this album sets the stage for BABYMETAL’s dynamic world tour. The latest evolution of metal, as presented by BABYMETAL today, is set to go “beyond metal” and rewrite music history.
In addition, it was officially announced that BABYMETAL WORLD LLC has been established in the United States as a base for BABYMETAL’s expanding global activities. Furthermore, BABYMETAL has signed a global deal with Capitol Records, a Hollywood-based label with a long history and home to renowned artists including iconic bands like the Beatles.
“BABYMETAL’s groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture. We at Capitol Records are privileged to join them in this next chapter as we continue to amplify their international reach and influence with the upcoming release of Metal Forth.”
- Tom March, Chairman & CEO, Capitol Records
“This year, BABYMETAL celebrates its 15th anniversary and embarks on an exciting new chapter. With Capitol Records as our global partner, the sound of BABYMETAL will resonate across the world as we take on bolder, more dynamic endeavors than ever before. Stay tuned for what’s to come.”
- Key “KOBAMETAL” Kobayashi, Producer & Manager of BABYMETAL CEO, BABYMETAL WORLD, LLC
【Release Information】
TITLE：METAL FORTH
DATE：Friday, 27th June, 2025
【Track List】
01. from me to u (feat. Poppy)
02. RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy)
03. Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail)
04. Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood)
05. KxAxWxAxIxI
06. Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia)
07. My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)
08. Algorism
09. METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)
10. White Flame -白炎-
【Introduction】
"Beyond HEAVY METAL"
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, BABYMETAL presents a new style of heavy metal album created in collaboration with a new generation of friends encountered across the globe. A powerful statement of who the band is today, this album pushes toward what lies "beyond HEAVY METAL" and aims to change the course of history.
PRE-ORDER
In addition to live-show favorites like "METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)" and "RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy)", the new album features 10 standout tracks: "from me to u (feat. Poppy)," a track featuring Poppy, whose performance at this year’s Grammy Awards is still fresh in our minds, and composed by Jordan Fish, formerly of Bring Me the Horizon; "My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)," a collaboration with Canadian metalcore band Spiritbox, widely regarded as a leading band in the next generation of metal; "Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail)", a brutal counting song with Slaughter to Prevail, a Russian death metal band rapidly gaining popularity at festivals as they pursue a Guinness World Record for the largest wall of death; "Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood)," a creature metal song with Indian "Bollywood metal" band Bloodywood, who have been the talk of the town at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and festivals around the world, blending roots in Japanese and Indian tribal music; "Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia)," a city-pop metal track and second collaboration with Polyphia, who also gave a standout performance at "FOX_FEST" last year; "KxAxWxAxIxI," a wild rap metal song composed by DAIDAI from Paledusk who also worked on Lil Uzi Vert’s song "The End (feat. BABYMETAL)" that was included on his No. 1 US Billboard album; "Algorism," a nostalgic metal track reminiscent of a classic song; and "White Flame," the climactic conclusion to the band’s melodic speed metal series.
Packed with collaborations from artists leading the next generation of the metal scene, this album sets the stage for BABYMETAL’s dynamic world tour. The latest evolution of metal, as presented by BABYMETAL today, is set to go “beyond metal” and rewrite music history.
In addition, it was officially announced that BABYMETAL WORLD LLC has been established in the United States as a base for BABYMETAL’s expanding global activities. Furthermore, BABYMETAL has signed a global deal with Capitol Records, a Hollywood-based label with a long history and home to renowned artists including iconic bands like the Beatles.
“BABYMETAL’s groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture. We at Capitol Records are privileged to join them in this next chapter as we continue to amplify their international reach and influence with the upcoming release of Metal Forth.”
- Tom March, Chairman & CEO, Capitol Records
“This year, BABYMETAL celebrates its 15th anniversary and embarks on an exciting new chapter. With Capitol Records as our global partner, the sound of BABYMETAL will resonate across the world as we take on bolder, more dynamic endeavors than ever before. Stay tuned for what’s to come.”
- Key “KOBAMETAL” Kobayashi, Producer & Manager of BABYMETAL CEO, BABYMETAL WORLD, LLC
【Release Information】
TITLE：METAL FORTH
DATE：Friday, 27th June, 2025
【Track List】
01. from me to u (feat. Poppy)
02. RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy)
03. Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail)
04. Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood)
05. KxAxWxAxIxI
06. Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia)
07. My Queen (feat. Spiritbox)
08. Algorism
09. METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)
10. White Flame -白炎-
【Introduction】
"Beyond HEAVY METAL"
Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, BABYMETAL presents a new style of heavy metal album created in collaboration with a new generation of friends encountered across the globe. A powerful statement of who the band is today, this album pushes toward what lies "beyond HEAVY METAL" and aims to change the course of history.
PRE-ORDER