BABYMETAL is set to release their new record METAL FORTH on June 13, and is now streaming the pretty heavy new single “From Me To U” featuring the ever-present Poppy.
“I have been a fan of BABYMETAL for years and I am so happy for this song to finally be here! They have inspired me so much,” said Poppy of the single. “Enjoy ‘From Me To U’!”
BABYMETAL adds: “A kawaii metal song was born from a collaboration between BABYMETAL and Poppy! Check out Poppy‘s shouts and BABYMETAL‘s dance in the Neo Tokyo setting! Kawaii is sprinkled throughout the intense sound! Kimi ni todoke!”
METAL FORTH also features collaborations with, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia and Slaughter to Prevail – so basically this thing is gonna be inescapably big. Pre-orders are available here. The full album runs as follows:
- “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)
- “Algorism”
- “METALI!!” (feat. Tom Morello)
- “White Flame ー白炎ー”
METAL FORTH is also BABYMETAL‘s debut album on Capitol Records. On that, Tom March, Chairman & CEO, Capitol Records said: “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.”
BABYMETAL is also celebrating its 15th anniversary this year and, on their annual FOX DAY of April 1, 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.
Oh, and speaking of BABYMETAL and touring, BABYMETAL is coming back to the United States with Black Veil Brides and Jinjer on select dates, along with Bloodywood on all of ’em. Marking their biggest North American tour yet, the 24-date run kicks off on June 13 in Houston and will hit major cities including Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco before wrapping up on July 23 in Phoenix. Tickets are available here.
BABYMETAL, Black Veil Brides & Bloodywood
6/13 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
6/14 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
6/17 Tampa, FL Yuengling Center
6/18 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy
6/20 Charlotte, NC Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
6/21 Baltimore, MD Pier Six Pavilion
6/24 New York, NY The Theater at Madison Square Garden
6/25 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
6/27 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
6/28 Philadelphia, PA TD Pavilion at The Mann Center
6/30 Laval, QC Place Bell
7/2 Toronto, ON Coca-Cola Coliseum
7/3 Sterling Heights, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
7/5 Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
BABYMETAL, Jinjer & Bloodywood
7/6 St. Louis, MO Saint Louis Music Park
7/8 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
7/9 Minneapolis, MN The Armory
7/11 Denver, CO The JunkYard
7/14 Vancouver, BC Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center
7/15 Kent, WA accesso ShoWare Center
7/17 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
7/20 Las Vegas, NV Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
7/21 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/23 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
Source: metalinjection.net
