BABYMETAL Release Highly Anticipated Album METAL FORTH Via Capitol Records
Today, the renowned J-Metal group, BABYMETAL released their highly anticipated new album METAL FORTH via Capitol Records. Along with the release, the group put out a new music video for their explosive track My Queen (feat. Spiritbox).
Stream METAL FORTH here and watch the music video for My Queen here:
Meaning “beyond metal,” METAL FORTH is a bold and boundary-pushing album that reimagines the future of the genre, serving as a fearless leap into its evolution. In addition to Spiritbox, it features collaborations with Poppy, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Electric Callboy, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail - artists BABYMETAL has connected with while touring the globe. Previously released singles include Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood) RATATATA (with Electric Callboy), from me to u (feat. Poppy), and Song 3 (with Slaughter To Prevail).
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.”
This release comes just after the band completed their largest North American tour run to date visiting major cities including New York, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and more. On November 1st, they have their largest US headline arena show to date taking place at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
“This isn’t just another metal album. This is a genre-hopping celebration of what happens when you let go of the rulebook and just create. BABYMETAL have pushed boundaries before — but METAL FORTH might be the first time they’ve obliterated them.” - Metal On Tap
"...it's ultimately in 2025 that BABYMETAL completely embrace their crown as modern day pioneers, with METAL FORTH offering a benchmark in collaboration, obliterating genre confines and proving that metal can come in all shapes and sizes. In short, this is a kaleidoscope of monumental proportions for anyone unafraid to leave expectations at the door." - The Soundcheck
“METAL FORTH is a “Kawaii” explosion of color, chaos, and creativity. BABYMETAL continue to evolve, and this album proves they’re not just surviving in the metal world – they’re reinventing it, one genre-defying anthem at a time.” - Spotlight Report
“BABYMETAL have crafted their strongest collection of songs since their debut, and once again demonstrated that they are here to stay. This is straight fucking fire. “ - Sense Music Media
“BABYMETAL are an unstoppable force who are still on an upward trajectory and the album is a brilliant way to enjoy an already great artist and expand your horizons to new artists!” - Metal-Roos
“METAL FORTH is a statement of the band’s growth and its willingness to embrace other genres and styles of music." - Pit Pass
"BABYMETAL’s Metal Forth is a joyride through everything wild, weird, and wonderful about modern metal. It’s packed with bold collabs, big hooks, and moments that’ll make you want to scream, dance, and cry, all at once." - Hear 2 Zen
“On METAL FORTH, they throw the gates wide open without any hesitation. Poppy, Electric Callboy, Slaughter to Prevail, Bloodywood, Polyphia, Spiritbox, and Tom Morello all crash the party. The result is a genre-hopping, high-octane sprint through metal’s outer limits, grounded by BABYMETAL-only tracks that remind you whose world you’re in.” - The Alternative Journal
"METAL FORTH is a heck of a ride." - Noise 'N' Visuals
METAL FORTH TRACK LISTING:
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 ー白炎ー
