Babymetal have signed to Capitol Records, making them the first Japanese act to sign a frontline deal with the label.
The group will be releasing their new album, Metal Forth, globally via Capitol Records on June 13. The record features collaborations with Poppy, Electric Callboy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Bloodywood, Polyphia and Slaughter To Prevail.
As Babymetal celebrate their 15th anniversary this year, the band will also be embarking on a world tour which will include their first-ever headline arena shows in the UK and Europe, playing 12 concerts across eight countries and concluding at The O2 Arena.
The band will kick off the North American leg of their tour on June 13, which will include a show at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York.
“Babymetal's groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture,” said Tom March, chairman and CEO of Capitol Records. “We at Capitol Records are privileged to join them in this next chapter as we continue to amplify their international reach and influence with the upcoming release of Metal Forth.”
Kobayashi, producer and manager of Babymetal and CEO of Babymetal World, said: “This year, Babymetal celebrates its 15th anniversary and embarks on an exciting new chapter. With Capitol Records as our global partner, the sound of Babymetal will resonate across the world as we take on bolder, more dynamic endeavors than ever before. Stay tuned for what’s to come.”
