Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Japanese kawaii metallers BABYMETAL are commemorating their 15th anniversary with the release of a newly re-recorded version of their previous track “Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!“, as per theprp. This updated rendition prominently features revised vocals from Momometal and has been designated as the ’15th Night Vers.’
A new visual video for the track is now accessible. A limited edition CD of the re-recorded song is anticipated to be available during their performances at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on January 10th and 11th.
METAL FORTH, BABYMETAL‘s latest release, also debuted at #10 on Spotify’s Top Albums Debut U.S. Chart and #2 on the U.S. iTunes Download Album Chart. In Japan, the album entered at #1 on the Oricon Rock Chart, #1 on the Digital Albums Chart, and #3 on the overall Oricon chart. Internationally, the album landed Top 10 in Germany, a career-best after charting at #24 with “THE OTHER ONE” and #18 with “METAL GALAXY”. It also broke the Top 20 in the UK and achieved career-high positions in the Netherlands and France.
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. They most recently put out a new music video for the explosive track ‘My Queen‘ (feat. Spiritbox). The record also 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).
Upcoming shows:
Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Perth, Australia
Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Adelaide, Australia
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Sydney, Australia
Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Brisbane, Australia
Sunday, March 29, 2026 – Tokyo, Japan – TOKYO FM開局55周年記念 BABYMETALのメタラジ！FES
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock
Friday, June 5, 2026 – Nürburgring, Germany – Rock Am Ring
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Nürnberg, Germany – Rock Im Park
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Derby, UK – Download Festival
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Hradec Králové, Czech Republic – Rock For People
Wednesday, June 18, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland – Summer Punch Festival
Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Dessel, Belgium – Graspop
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Tons Of Rock
Friday, June 26, 2026 – Leipzig, Germany – Impericon Festival
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – Istanbul, Turkey
Sunday, August 30, 2026 – San Diego, CA – The Black Parade 2026 Stadium Tour
