Japanese pop-metal sensation Babymetal is set to release their new album, Metal Forth, on June 13 through Capitol Records.
This album features collaborations with artists such as Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail. Additionally, their hit track “Ratatata” with Electric Callboy, which has already amassed millions of streams, will be included. Fans can look forward to the next single, “From Me To U (Feat. Poppy)”, arriving this Friday, April 4.
Tom March, chairman and CEO of Capitol Records, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Babymetal‘s groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture.” He emphasized the label’s commitment to amplifying the band’s international reach with the upcoming release of Metal Forth.
Key “Kobametal” Kobayashi, producer and manager of Babymetal and CEO of Babymetal World, LLC, added: “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.”
In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Babymetal unveiled the “Legend Map” on their annual “Fox Day” (April 1) — a hugely important date in Babymetal lore — outlining their plans for 2025, which include the new album and an extensive world tour.
The European leg kicks off on May 10, marking their first-ever headline arena tour in the region, with support from Poppy and Bambie Thug, culminating at London’s O2 Arena on May 30. Following this, their most extensive North American tour to date begins in Houston on June 13, featuring support from Black Veil Brides, Jinjer, and Bloodywood on select dates, covering major cities such as Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, and San Francisco, before concluding in Phoenix on July 23.
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.
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
7/02 – Toronto, ON Coca-Cola Coliseum
7/03 – Sterling Heights, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
7/05 – Milwaukee, WI Summerfest
Babymetal, Jinjer & Bloodywood
7/06 – St. Louis, MO Saint Louis Music Park
7/08 – Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
7/09 – 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
