BABYMETAL to embark on 2026 tour with Halestorm and Violent Vira
This fall, BABYMETAL is set to kick off a headlining tour spanning across North America and Latin America, with Halestorm and Violent Vira joining them on the road. The tour commences on September 2 at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, and the full itinerary is available for fans to explore.
Tickets for the US and Canada dates will be up for grabs starting with an artist presale on April 6 and continuing with a Citi presale before opening to the general public on April 10. Latin American dates will have a similar presale schedule, with tickets available for purchase starting April 22.
Adding to the excitement, BABYMETAL has announced the release of their upcoming album, METAL FORTH (DELUXE EDITION) on June 26, 2026, via Capitol Records. This deluxe edition will be offered in digital and vinyl formats, featuring a unique zoetrope design that animates ten icons from the record. The album will also include live performances from the record and remixes by Major Lazer and Jordan Fish of the hit track “from me to u (feat. Poppy).”
With the launch of METAL FORTH, BABYMETAL marked their first-ever U.S. Top 10 album, debuting at #9 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album accumulated over 200 million streams globally and sold 36,000 equivalent album units in its initial week of release, making history as the first all-Japanese fronted group to achieve this feat.
Moreover, METAL FORTH secured spots on both Spotify’s Top Albums Debut U.S. Chart and the U.S. iTunes Download Album Chart, demonstrating the band’s continued global impact. In Japan, the album reached #1 on the Oricon Rock Chart and the Digital Albums Chart, as well as #3 on the overall Oricon chart. Internationally, the album secured Top 10 positions in Germany and charted at career-high positions in the UK, the Netherlands, and France.
Since their formation in 2010, BABYMETAL has captivated audiences with their electrifying live performances, leading to opening slots for renowned acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Korn, and Lady Gaga. With a devoted international following spanning over 15 years, BABYMETAL has transcended the traditional metal genre, becoming a symbol of empowerment for women and girls worldwide. Fronted by SU-METAL, MOAMETAL, and MOMOMETAL, BABYMETAL represents a movement that challenges conventional notions of heavy music, inspiring a new wave of female fans to embrace this genre and claim their space on stage.
The tour dates for BABYMETAL’s 2026 tour include stops in San Diego, Denver, Chicago, Toronto, Holmdel, Bristow, Raleigh, Charlotte, Alpharetta, Clarkston, Louisville, St. Louis, Dallas, The Woodlands, Austin, Albuquerque, Phoenix, and Sacramento, with additional shows scheduled in South America and Mexico. The band’s electrifying live performances and genre-defying sound continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, solidifying their position as trailblazers in the heavy music scene.