This was originally included in the “List of Every METAL FORTH Album Edition and Bundle” post but it got so long, I figured it should get it’s own post.
These are magazines that will be released to promote the album, including interviews with the BABYMETAL members.
| Title | Cover | Publication Date | Language | Specifications | Price | Amazon Japan | CD Japan | Own shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIA MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol. 36 | Cover | 21/05/2025 | Japanese | A4 size, 112 pages, all color, wireless binding | ¥1,320 (tax in) | Link | Link | — |
| Metal Hammer UK Issue 401 | Link | 26/05/2025 | English | — | £7.99 | — | — | Link |
| METAL HAMMER Japan (Vol. 18) | Cover | 13/06/2025 | Japanese | 128 pages, 303mm x 227mm | ¥2,420 (tax in) | Link | — | — |
| Young Guitar July 2025 | Cover | 10/06/2025 | Japanese | AB size / 176 pages | ¥1,540 | Link | — | — |
| Revolver Summer 2025 (Issue 172) | Cover | ??/07/2025 | English | — | 12 USD | — | — | Link |
Contents
PIA MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol. 36
- Cover: BABYMETAL
- Special Feature: Resonance for the Future
- Interview with BABYMETAL
- Interview with KOBAMETAL
- Explanation of all songs in “METAL FORTH”
- Testimonials from people involved in the world tour and “METAL FORTH”
- Readers’ Questionnaire, etc.
- Includes A3 size fold-out poster
Metal Hammer UK Issue 401
- Cover
- Interview with SU-METAL, MOAMETAL and MOMOMETAL.
- Interview with METAL FORTH collaboration artists: Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Poppy, Bloodywood, Electric Callboy, Polyphia and Slaughter To Prevail
Bonus: Video Interview
METAL HAMMER Japan (Vol. 18)
- BABYMETAL Go Around The World!
- The new BABYMETAL is taking the world by storm – Live Photo Collection SPECIAL
- SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL – Latest interviews with the three of them.
Description
BABYMETAL, who will release their 4th album “METAL FORTH” in June, is featured on the front cover of this issue, which features a collection of live photos they have taken around the world and an interview with the three members about their tour, new album and favorite foods. The magazine is the largest in size (303mm x 227mm) among Japanese music magazines, with 36 pages!
Young Guitar July 2025
- Cover
- Interview with SU-METAL, MOAMETAL and MOMOMETAL: behind-the-scenes story of the album’s production and the songs included in the album
- Long interview with KOBAMETAL
- METAL FORTH album commentary: news songs & collaborating artists
- METAL FORTH guitar playing style analysis (by ISAO and Leda, 2 members of the Kami Band, Leda played guitar and bass for the recording of “White Flame -白炎-“)
- Guitar Score for RATATATA and Metari!!
- Interview with Seikima-II (who will have 2 shows with BABYMETAL in August)
- Yusuke Hiraga (Kami band guitarrist in 2018 & 2019) gives a demo performance
Revolver Summer 2025 (Issue 172)
- Cover
- Interview with SU-METAL, MOAMETAL and MOMOMETAL
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