BABYMETAL have released their latest single Kon! Kon!, a collaborative effort with Indian metal outfit Bloodywood. It’s the fifth track lifted from their forthcoming album METAL FORTH, due August 8 via Capitol Records.
The track arrives alongside a live video, filmed during their recent performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. The clip captures the onstage chemistry between the two acts, who are currently co-headlining one of the biggest North American metal tours of the year.
Stream Kon! Kon! HERE.
Formed in 2010, BABYMETAL’s blend of heavy riffs, choreography, and pop vocals has helped them stand apart in a crowded genre. From their early days opening for acts like Korn and Lady Gaga to their current position as international headliners, the band – led by SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL – continues to challenge the definition of metal.
The new album, METAL FORTH, promises more genre-defying collaborations, featuring guests like Poppy, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Electric Callboy, Polyphia, and Slaughter to Prevail – many of whom have toured with the group or shared a stage across various continents.
Previous singles RATATATA (with Electric Callboy), from me to u (feat. Poppy), and Song 3 (with Slaughter to Prevail) are already available to stream.
The band’s 24-date North American tour has already touched down in cities like Atlanta, Toronto and Chicago, and will continue through San Francisco, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City. A newly announced date at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on November 1 will mark BABYMETAL’s biggest US headline show to date.
