BABYMETAL drops new single 'From Me To U' featuring POPPY
07-04-2025
Japanese pop metal band BABYMETAL recently signed to Capitol Records, which will release the group’s new album, “Metal Forth”, on June 13. Meaning “beyond metal,” “Metal Forth” features collaborations with Poppy, SPIRITBOX, Tom Morello, BLOODYWOOD, POLYPHIA and SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL — artists that BABYMETAL has connected with over the years while touring the globe. Their massive track “Ratatata” with ELECTRIC CALLBOY, which has already attained millions of streams across all platforms, will also be included. The official music video for the LP’s latest single, “From Me To U (Feat. Poppy)”, is now released
Watch “From Me To U (Feat. Poppy)” below.
Poppy notes of the collaboration: “I have been a fan of BABYMETAL for years and I am so happy for this song to finally be here! They have inspired me so much. Enjoy ‘From Me To U’!”
BABYMETAL adds: “A kawaii metal song was born from a collaboration between BABYMETAL and Poppy! Check out Poppy‘s shouts and BABYMETAL‘s dance in the Neo Tokyo setting! Kawaii is sprinkled throughout the intense sound! Kimi ni todoke!”
The song arrives with a video that erupts into a high-concept spectacle, pairing their signature choreography with a futuristic world teetering on the edge of destruction. The video builds toward a surreal climax as Poppy, who joins the trio in this chaotic vision, undergoes a dramatic transformation — emerging as a dragon amid the wreckage.
Tom March, chairman and CEO of Capitol Records, said: “BABYMETAL‘s groundbreaking sound and compelling artistic vision have not only cultivated a worldwide following, but have also demonstrably shifted global music culture. 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’.”
Key “Kobametal” Kobayashi, producer and manager of BABYMETAL and CEO of Babymetal World, LLC, added: “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.”
BABYMETAL celebrates its 15th anniversary this year and on their annual “Fox Day” (April 1) — a hugely important date in BABYMETAL lore — the band is releasing the “Legend Map”. Described as “a sign from the god of metal, the Fox God,” the map unveils their plans for 2025, including the new album and an extensive world tour.
On May 10, the band will embark on its first-ever headline arena tour in Europe, playing 12 shows across eight countries, with support from Poppy and Bambie Thug. The May 30 tour finale will take place at the O2 Arena in London. BABYMETAL is the first Japanese group to headline a show at this iconic venue. The band will kick off its biggest North American tour yet in Houston on June 13 — the day of their album drop, with support from BLACK VEIL BRIDES, JINJER and BLOODYWOOD on select dates. The 24-date run will hit major cities including Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco before wrapping up on July 23 in Phoenix.
The band has also added arena shows in Japan and an Asia tour. In addition to its previous headline outings, BABYMETAL has opened for such artists as Lady Gaga, METALLICA, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and AVENGED SEVENFOLD.
“Metal Forth” track listing:
01. From Me To U (feat. Poppy)
02. Ratatata (BABYMETAL x ELECTRIC CALLBOY)
03. Song 3 (BABYMETAL x SLAUGHTER TO PREVAIL)
04. Kon! Kon! (feat. BLOODYWOOD)
05. KxAxWxAxIxI
06. Sunset Kiss (feat. POLYPHIA)
07. My Queen (feat. SPIRITBOX)
08. Algorism
09. Metali!! (feat. Tom Morello)
10. White Flame
Watch the previously released “Ratatata” featuring ELECTRIC CALLBOY below.
BABYMETAL commented on the new collaboration: “Unbeatable! Let’s ‘Fu Fu’ together with ‘Ratatata’.”
ELECTRIC CALLBOY added: “Working with BABYMETAL was so much fun. We joined our creative forces and, in the end, we brought together the best of both worlds. We love ‘Ratatata’!”
Always pushing boundaries and testing the limits of metal music, BABYMETAL are no strangers to collaborations, with recent partnerships including BRING ME THE HORIZON, Tom Morello and Lil Uzi Vert.
Also watch the previously released “Metali!!”, featuring a guest appearance by RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINEguitarist Tom Morello below.
On the single and collaboration, Morello comments: “I am a big fan of BABYMETAL, a band that is both power rocking and constantly surprising with dizzying musical twists and turns. I’ve been trying to work with them for some time and when they sent me the demo of ‘Metali!!’ I knew I could rock that shit like crazy!”
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