When Metal Forth dropped in August 2025, it marked a turning point for BABYMETAL. Not just because it’s officially considered their fourth studio album (they treat The Other One as a concept record), but because it’s an album built on evolution.
What Sets Metal Forth Apart
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New Identity, New Member: It’s the first BABYMETAL album to feature Momoko Okazaki (Momometal) as an official member.
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Global Collaborations: Most tracks feature guest artists from around the world — Tom Morello, Spiritbox, Polyphia, Bloodywood, Electric Callboy, and more. It’s a tapestry of international metal, post-hardcore, and experimental sound.
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Pushing Bounds: The title “Metal Forth” plays on “beyond metal” — an intentional assertion that this album isn’t just more of what BABYMETAL did before, but something stronger, broader.
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Commercial Milestones: It became the first Japanese act to land a top-10 album on the U.S. Billboard 200. That speaks both to fan loyalty and to crossover appeal.
Track Highlights
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From Me to U (feat. Poppy) — a standout single that plays with contrasts: shimmering pop hooks facing down harsh riffs, identity, and unity.
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RATATATA (with Electric Callboy) — dance-metal meets
crowd energy, pulling in festival vibes and live-performance intensity.
🎨 FORTH Shells + HEAVYS Collab: Wear the Album
If Metal Forth is about evolution, collaboration, and pushing past old limits, then our FORTH shell collab with HEAVYS is the perfect wearable symbol.
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Design Inspiration: The shell artwork takes cues from the FORTH visual aesthetic — bold, dynamic, with “beyond metal” energy baked in.
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Limited Edition Attention: Just like deluxe editions of the album, these shells are collectible. Show your fandom in a way beyond streaming or merch: carry it, wear it every day.
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Sound + Style United: HEAVYS’ audio tech means your shell isn’t just for looks. It’s part of an experience. Loud, clear, immersive — matching the intensity and nuance Metal Forth delivers.
If you’re a fan of Metal Forth and want something more lasting than a digital purchase, these shells let you live the album. Headphones + art + identity = more than merch. It's a statement.
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