BABYMETAL 'METAL FORTH' CD DESPISEYOU Album opener “Matthew is Dead”

Album opener “Matthew is Dead” wastes no time with niceties as Planes mourns the 2017 death of founding guitarist Matt Bellinger — Gared’s throat-shredded rasp seethes as if taunting himself: You’re dead

" won a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Hard Rock Performance

This exclusive vinyl variant is limited to only 100 copies

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and heavily rooted in the classic rock and metal sound that has shaped the genre

BABYMETAL 'METAL FORTH' CD DESPISEYOU Album opener “Matthew is Dead”STREET DATE 08 08 25 BABYMETAL return with their powerful new album METAL FORTH, a bold evolution of their genre defying fusion of J pop and heavy metal, including features from Poppy, Slaughter To Prevail, Tom Morello and Bloodywood. Following the conceptual depths of The Other One, METAL FORTH signals a new chapter, blending thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, and high energy choreography. Building on their global legacy this release reaffirms