Japanese pop/metal sensation Babymetal have announced their 2nd studio album, which is yet-to-be-titled, which they are releasing on April 1st via RAL/Sony Entertainment in the US. Even though there is not official title or artwork, the album is available for pre-order here.
Producer/mastermind Kobametal explains:
As prophesied by the Fox God, a new album will be released on April 1, 2016, also known as the Fox Day. Since the release of Babymetal’s debut album in 2014, we have been racing across the globe non-stop on our World Tour. Through the last tour I have come across people from all over the world and have had the chance to feel that miraculous moment when everyone came together via Babymetal. Our new song ‘THE ONE’ contains lyrics that speak of uniting the world, or a crowd favorite at concerts ‘Road of Resistance’ that never fails to bring our fans together, every Babymetal song makes up this extraordinary story. I continue to believe that the songs of Babymetal continue to push them forward to discover new possibilities. All I can say right now is for all of you to wait patiently for the coming of the Fox Day.
On top of a new album, the band will be performing a world tour that will see them perform in cities such as New York, Detroit, London, and everything wraps up with the band’s first performance at the Tokyo Dome.
I’m a big fan of Babymetal, so you bet your ass that I’m going to be at The Fillmore in Detroit on May 11th!
Confirmed US tour dates:
Saturday, April 2 – SSE Arena – Wembley London
Wednesday, May 4 – Playstation Theater – New York, NY
Saturday, May 7 – Electric Factory – Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, May 8 – Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion (Festival) – Concord, NC
Tuesday, May 10 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
Wednesday, May 11 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
Friday, May 13 – House of Blues – Chicago, IL
Saturday, May 14 – Northern Invasion (Festival) – Somerset, WI