Just like for METAL GALAXY, this is for those wanting to know all the different editions, what they include, where they can buy them.
The main thing to know is all of them have the same tracklist, so there is no need to buy multiple editions for more songs this time. It’s only if you want different media (CD + vinyl), want the different covers, the photobook, or other bonuses or are a collectionist.
Prices vary depending on store, so check which is best for you. In Japan pre-ordering gets you a bonus (such as a postcard, a bag, etc.), the bonus depends on which store you buy it from.
The important thing to note is that every version, regardless of country, comes with the same 10 songs. There are no bonus, alternative, or exclusive songs this time around.
Table of Contents
Release Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025
Reminder: they changed it from the original date of Friday, June 13th, 2025 to June 27th, 2025, and then again to August 8th, 2025.
Tracklist
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | from me to u (feat. Poppy) | 3:25 |
| 2 | RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy) | 3:37 |
| 3 | Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail) | 3:34 |
| 4 | Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood) | 3:55 |
| 5 | KxAxWxAxIxI | 2:36 |
| 6 | Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia) | 3:33 |
| 7 | My Queen (feat. Spiritbox) | 3:21 |
| 8 | Algorism | 3:37 |
| 9 | METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello) | 3:28 |
| 10 | White Flame -白炎- | 4:25 |
Full Length: 35:31
This tracklist is the same for ALL editions and countries.
MV’s of released songs are linked in the table. For shared snippets of the other songs watch from 5:12 to 7:06 of the latest BABYNET DA DA DA video.
International Editions
| Edition | Description | Cover | Price | Purchase Link/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard CD | 1 CD | Standard | 14 USD + tax / 18€ / £14 / 22.73 AUD | See table below |
| Standard Vinyl | 1 LP (standard black opaque) (5 tracks per side) | Standard | 33 USD + tax / 29€ / £30 / 72.73 AUD | See table below |
| Smokey Black Cassette | 1 Smokey Black Cassette | Standard | 18 USD + tax | See table below |
| Spotify Fans First Exclusive Platinum Vinyl | 1 LP (metallic color vinyl with hero artwork) | Standard | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Alternative Cover Red Vinyl – Store Exclusive | 1 LP (limited red) | US ver. is BABYMETAL members (Close-up ver.), EU has a slightly alternative Close-up ver. | 37 USD + tax / 33~35€ | See table below |
| Tour Exclusive – Citrine Vinyl | 1 LP (citrine) | Standard | 37 USD + tax | BABYMETAL US Store |
| Revolver Magazine Crystal Clear Vinyl | 1 LP (Crystal Clear) | Standard | 34 USD + tax | Revolver Magazine Store (US) |
| (Vintage Filmstrip) Vinyl LP Hot Topic Exclusive | 1 Vinyl (Vintage Filmstrip) + Signed card | Standard | 36 USD + tax | Hot Topic Store (US) |
| CD (HMV Exclusive) | 1 CD (with Alternate Artwork Slipcase) + O-card | BABYMETAL members (Wide ver.) | £13 | HMV store(UK) |
| White Noise Static Vinyl (Complex Exclusive) | 1 Vinyl (White Noise Static) + Signed card | Standard | $?? | Complex Store (US) |
| Force Edition Vinyl | 1 Vinyl (Force red) + Signed card | BABYMETAL members (Kitsune ver.) | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Blackout Edition Vinyl – Store Exclusive | 1 Vinyl (Blackout) + Signed card | Blackout | 37 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Shattered Glass Vinyl Picture – Store Exclusive | 1 Vinyl (Glass) + Signed card | Glass | 37 USD + tax / €40 | See table below |
| Light and Darkness edition Black & Clear Vinyl | 1 Vinyl (Light & Darkness) + Signed card | Standard | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Red Edition Cassette | 1 Cassette (Red) + Signed card | BABYMETAL members (Wide ver.) | 18 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Force Edition Cassette | 1 Cassette (Force) + Signed card | BABYMETAL members (Kitsune ver.) | 18 USD + tax / €15 | See table below |
| All Members Cover CD | CD + Signed card | BABYMETAL members (Wide ver.) | 14 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| SU-METAL Solo Edition CD | CD + Signed card | SU-METAL (Close-up ver.) | 14 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| MOAMETAL Solo Edition CD | CD + Signed card | MOAMETAL (Close-up ver.) | 14 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| MOMOMETAL Solo Edition CD | CD + Signed card | MOMOMETAL (Close-up ver.) | 14 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Black Red Splatter Vinyl | Vinyl (Black & red splatter) + Signed card | BABYMETAL members (Wide ver.) | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| SU-METAL Solo Edition Vinyl | 1 Vinyl (Red) + Signed card | SU-METAL (Kitsune ver.) | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| MOAMETAL Solo Edition Vinyl | 1 Vinyl (Blue) + Signed card | MOAMETAL (Kitsune ver.) | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| MOMOMETAL Solo Edition Vinyl | 1 Vinyl (Purple)+ Signed card | MOMOMETAL (Kitsune ver.) | 33 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US) |
| Deluxe Digital Album | Full album (digital) + “Sunset Kiss” Live From o2 + 1 of 3 track by track commentary | BABYMETAL members (all versions: Close-up (1), Kitsune (2) & Wide (3)) | 9 USD + tax | METAL FORTH Store (US): Episode 1 – Episode 2 – Episode 3 |
| METAL FORTH Boxset | 1 long sleeve tee, set of 3 guitar picks, 1 standard CD, in a box with artwork | Standard | 85 USD + tax | See table below |
Standard CD 
Standard LP 
Smokey Black Cassette 
Spotify Fans Platinum LP 
Alternative Cover Red Vinyl 
TOUR EXCLUSIVE – CITRINE VINYL 
Revolver Crystal Clear Vinyl 
(Vintage Filmstrip) Vinyl LP Hot Topic Exclusive 
CD (HMV Exclusive) 
White Noise Static Vinyl (Complex Exclusive) 
Force Edition Vinyl 
Blackout Edition Vinyl – Store Exclusive 
Shattered Glass Vinyl Picture – Store Exclusive 
Light and Darkness edition Black & Clear Vinyl 
Red Edition Cassette 
Force Edition Cassette 
ALL MEMBERS COVER (CD) 
SU-METAL SOLO EDITION (CD) 
MOAMETAL SOLO EDITION (CD) 
MOMOMETAL SOLO EDITION (CD) 
Black Red Splatter Vinyl 
SU-METAL SOLO EDITION (Vinyl) 
MOAMETAL SOLO EDITION (Vinyl) 
MOMOMETAL SOLO EDITION (Vinyl) 
Box Set
| Store | Standard CD | Standard Vinyl | Smokey Black Cassette | Alternative Cover Red Vinyl | Force Edition Cassette | METAL FORTH Boxset | Digital/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | — | — | — | — | — | — | Link |
| Apple Music | — | — | — | — | — | — | Link |
| METAL FORTH Store (US) | Link | Link | Link | Link | — | Link | Link |
| BABYMETAL US Store | Link | Link | Link | Link | — | — | — |
| BABYMETAL UK Store | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — |
| BABYMETAL Australia Store | Link | Link | — | — | — | — | — |
| Complex (US) | — | — | — | — | — | Link | — |
| Polydor (UK) | Link | Link | — | — | Link | — | — |
| The Circle (Germany) | Link | Link | — | Link (with signed card) | Link | — | — |
| Bravado (Germany) | Link | Link | — | Link (with signed card) | Link | — | — |
| Amazon US | Link | Link | — | — | — | — | Link |
| Amazon UK | Link | Link | — | — | — | — | Link |
| Amazon Germany | Link | Link | — | — | — | — | Link |
| Amazon France | Link | — | — | Link | — | — | Link |
Note:
- All “original” signed card versions sold out within 2 days. They later re-released more (with additional versions), and a few days/weeks before release, they started packaging them with other versions that previously didn’t come with them, and they started selling them outside the US. So be sure to check, some include them, some don’t, depending on the store or even when it was purchased.
- Revolver edition is limited to 1000 copies.
Other non-album merch
- BABYMETAL x GAS 4-Trading Cards Set – $25
- BABYMETAL x GAS 4-Cracked Ice Foil Cards Set (Limited Edition) – $60
These sets come with 4 cards (one with all 3 members, and the other 3 each with a single member). They also have autographed cards randomly inserted into sets as a 5th card ever 1/10 sets (with different rarities depending on the foil). The limited edition set was limited to 300 and sold out in a couple of hours.
Purchase Links
| Store | Standard CD | Standard Vinyl | Smokey Black Cassette | Spotify Fans First Exclusive Platinum Vinyl | Alternative Cover Red Vinyl | Tour Exclusive Citrine Vinyl | Revolver Magazine Crystal Clear Vinyl | Versions with signed card | METAL FORTH Boxset | Digital/Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotify | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Link |
| Apple Music | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Link |
| METAL FORTH Store (US) | Link | Link | Link | Link | Link | — | — | Links | Link | Link |
| BABYMETAL US Store | Link | Link | Link | — | Link | Link | — | — | — | — |
| BABYMETAL UK Store | Link | Link | — | — | Link | — | — | — | — | — |
| BABYMETAL Australia Store | Link | Link | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amazon US | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amazon UK | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amazon Germany | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amazon France | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Revolver Magazine Store | — | — | — | — | — | — | Link | — | — | — |
Note:
- All signed card versions sold out within 2 days.
- Revolver edition is limited to 1000 copies.
Japan Editions
| Edition | Description | Cover | Product Code | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1 CD in a jewel case | Standard | UICC-10058 | ¥3,300 (tax in) |
| DELUXE | 1 CD in a 7” size paper jacket + Sticker and photo card | BABYMETAL Members 1 | UICC-90016 | ¥4,400 (tax in) |
| THE ONE Limited Edition | 1 CD + Photobook (64p) + Poster (with lyrics – 74 x 55cm) in a special packaging | THE ONE edition | ONEA-0001 | ¥11,000 (tax in) |
Notes for THE ONE edition:
- The special package specification includes “a photo book featuring many shots of BABYMETAL in their latest battle suits, taken against the backdrop of various situations that appear on the album, and an oversized poster.”
- It is only available on A!Smart, and only to THE ONE 2025 members.
- It must be pre-ordered before
Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 at 23:59 (JST).Since May 29th, it is open again for preorders, with no announced end date (yet) - It does not come with the pre-order postcard bonus for A!Smart.
Official CD Japan Deluxe edition unboxing
Fan unboxings of THE ONE edition. The 2nd video shows more of the photobook
Here is a full list of all the pre-order bonuses from each store. You can find all these stores listed and linked below.
Here are a few in higher quality:
Purchase Links
| Store | Bonus | Standard | Deluxe | THE ONE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A!Smart | Postcard | Link | Link | Link |
| CD Japan | Postcard | Link | Link | — |
| Amazon Japan (with bonus) | Mega Jacket (2 versions: Standard & Deluxe) | Link | Link | — |
| Amazon Japan (without bonus) | — | Link | Link | — |
| TOWER RECORDS | A4 clear file (A) | Link | Link | — |
| HMV | A4 clear file (B) | Link | Link | — |
| TSUTAYA | Logo clear key chain | No longer has an online store? | — | |
| Disk Union | Cork coaster | Link | Link | — |
| Rakuten Books | Badge | Link | Link | — |
| Seven Net | Multi-purpose shoulder bag | Link | Link | — |
| Universal Music Store | Logo sticker | Link | Link | — |
| Other Stores | Postcard | — | — | — |
Introduction
“Beyond HEAVY METAL”: Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, BABYMETAL presents a new style of heavy metal album created in collaboration with a new generation of friends encountered across the globe. A powerful statement of who the band is today, this album pushes toward what lies “beyond HEAVY METAL” and aims to change the course of history.
Description
In addition to live-show favorites like “METALI!! (feat. Tom Morello)” and “RATATATA (BABYMETAL x Electric Callboy)”, the new album features 10 standout tracks: “from me to u (feat. Poppy),” a track featuring Poppy, whose performance at this year’s Grammy Awards is still fresh in our minds, and composed by Jordan Fish, formerly of Bring Me the Horizon; “My Queen (feat. Spiritbox),” a collaboration with Canadian metalcore band Spiritbox, widely regarded as a leading band in the next generation of metal; “Song 3 (BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail)”, a brutal counting song with Slaughter to Prevail, a Russian death metal band rapidly gaining popularity at festivals as they pursue a Guinness World Record for the largest wall of death; “Kon! Kon! (feat. Bloodywood),” a creature metal song with Indian “Bollywood metal” band Bloodywood, who have been the talk of the town at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and festivals around the world, blending roots in Japanese and Indian tribal music; “Sunset Kiss (feat. Polyphia),” a city-pop metal track and second collaboration with Polyphia, who also gave a standout performance at “FOX_FEST” last year; “KxAxWxAxIxI,” a wild rap metal song composed by DAIDAI from Paledusk who also worked on Lil Uzi Vert’s song “The End (feat. BABYMETAL)” that was included on his No. 1 US Billboard album; “Algorism,” a nostalgic metal track reminiscent of a classic song; and “White Flame,” the climactic conclusion to the band’s melodic speed metal series.
Packed with collaborations from artists leading the next generation of the metal scene, this album sets the stage for BABYMETAL’s dynamic world tour. The latest evolution of metal, as presented by BABYMETAL today, is set to go “beyond metal” and rewrite music history.
Magazines
Now in it’s own post.
Sources:
BABYMETAL website: Album announcement – Release date change – Japan Domestic Versions – THE ONE edition & Japan Bonuses – Date change – THE ONE pre-orders open again
METAL Forth website
Twitter: Album announcement – Japanese bonus – METAL HAMMER – PIA
Facebook: Album announcement
Instagram: Album announcement
YouTube: Album announcement
Edit (5/28): the release date has been changed again, this time to August 8th.
They also released a few more variants: a red vinyl (with alternate cover), a cassette, and a boxset. They have been added below.
Edit (6/11): Added signed versions
Edit (6/13): Added citrine version. Also, all the signed card versions are sold out (first BM versions, then Moa, then Su, then Momoko)
Edit (6/25): added the Revolver Magazine Crystal Clear LP.
Edit (7/1): added the Hot Topic exclusive vinyl
Edit (7/9): added the many new variants and the Australian bonus sticker.
Edit (7/23): added HMV CD
Edit (7/25): added some variants that started being sold in the UK/EU (some with signed cards)
Edit (7/28): added Complex cards
2 Comments
Rick · August 11, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Hot Topic LP (vinyl)
https://www.hottopic.com/product/babymetal-metal-forth-vintage-filmstrip-vinyl-lp-hot-topic-exclusive/34968807.html
Complex LP (vinyl)
https://www.complex.com/shop/products/metal-forth-white-noise-static-vinyl-complex-exclusive-with-signed-art-card?syclid=7db36294-a86a-4ca2-91db-ca03484a7156
Cassette
Clear w/ red leader
https://shop.metalforth.com/products/metal-forth-force-edition-cassette
Red
https://shop.metalforth.com/products/metal-forth-red-edition-cassette
BABYMETAL News · August 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Thanks! In the process of updating it all 🙂