Japanese pop-metal outfit Babymetal have signed with Capitol Records and will release their new album, Metal Forth, on June 13. The record, meaning “beyond metal,” features collaborations with Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail, along with their track “Ratatata” featuring Electric Callboy. A new single, From Me To U (feat. Poppy), arrives this Friday (4th).
Tom March, chairman and CEO of Capitol Records, commented:
“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.'”
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.”
Track List:
01) From Me To U (w/ Poppy)
02) Ratatata (w/ Electric Callboy)
03) Song 3 (w/ Slaughter To Prevail)
04) Kon! Kon! (w/ Bloodywood)
05) KxAxWxAxIxI
06) Sunset Kiss (w/ Polyphia)
07) My Queen (w/ Spiritbox)
08) Algorism
09) Metali!! (w/ Tom Morello)
10) White Flame
