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.
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.
Table of Contents
TL;DR
- If you want all songs: buy any version, they all come with the same songs.
- If you want every cover you need: the DELUXE edition (Japan), THE ONE edition (Japan), Alternative Cover Red Vinyl (International), and any other edition (standard cover)
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.
International editions
| Edition | Description | Cover | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard CD | 1 CD | Standard | 14 USD + tax / 18€ / £14 / 22.73 AUD |
| Standard Vinyl | 1 LP (standard black opaque) (5 tracks per side) | Standard | 33 USD + tax / 29€ / £30 / 72.73 AUD |
| Smokey Black Cassette | 1 Smokey Black Cassette | Standard | 18 USD + tax |
| Spotify Fans First Exclusive Platinum Vinyl | 1 LP (metallic color vinyl with hero artwork) | Standard | 33 USD + tax |
| Alternative Cover Red Vinyl – Store Exclusive | 1 LP (limited red) | Alternate (with BABYMETAL members) [note: says “Final artwork to be revealed soon!”, not sure if it will change…] | 37 USD + tax / 35€ |
| METAL FORTH Boxset | 1 long sleeve tee, set of 3 guitar picks, 1 standard CD, in a box with artwork | Standard | 85 USD + tax |
| Store | Standard CD | Standard Vinyl | Smokey Black Cassette | Spotify Fans First Exclusive Platinum Vinyl | Alternative Cover Red Vinyl | 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 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amazon US | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — |
| Amazon UK | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — |
| Amazon Germany | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — |
| Amazon France | Link | Link | — | Link | — | — | — |
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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 (different than international red vinyl) | 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.
Here is a full list + images of all the pre-order bonuses from each store. You can find all these stores listed and linked below.
| 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
These are magazines that will be released to promote the album, including interviews with the BABYMETAL members.
| Title | Cover | Publication Date | Specifications | Price | Amazon Japan | CD Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIA MUSIC COMPLEX (PMC) Vol. 36 | Cover | 21/05/2025 | A4 size, 112 pages, all color, wireless binding | ¥1,320 (tax in) | Link | Link |
| METAL HAMMER Japan (Vol. 18) | Cover | 13/06/2025 | 128 pages, 303mm x 227mm | ¥2,420 (tax in) | 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 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!
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
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