In one of the most unexpected and genre-defying crossovers of 2025, Japanese kawaii metal trailblazers BABYMETAL have officially teased a new collaborative track titled “Song 3,” featuring none other than Russian deathcore powerhouse Slaughter to Prevail. The track is part of BABYMETAL’s forthcoming album METAL FORTH, which is set to drop on June 27.
While only a brief teaser has surfaced so far, it already promises an auditory assault that fuses BABYMETAL’s infectious pop-metal hybrid with the unrelenting aggression of Slaughter to Prevail’s signature brutality. The result? A genre-bending soundstorm that no one saw coming but everyone now wants more of.
This isn’t just a one-off moment either—it’s part of a deeper artistic partnership between the two bands. Slaughter to Prevail will be returning the favor with a collaboration featuring BABYMETAL on their upcoming album GRIZZLY, scheduled for release on July 18. Both records are shaping up to be major landmarks in 2025’s metal landscape, showcasing a new era of creative risk-taking and global cooperation in heavy music.
BABYMETAL have long been known for pushing boundaries—combining idol-pop melodies with face-melting riffs and theatrical live performances, all while dancing in perfect synchronicity in elaborate costumes. Their rise from viral curiosity to globally respected headliners has been one of modern metal’s most fascinating evolutions.
Meanwhile, Slaughter to Prevail, fronted by the infamous Alex Terrible, have carved a bloody path through the deathcore scene with their monstrous vocals, down-tuned chaos, and an unapologetically aggressive stage presence. Hailing from Russia and now operating globally, the band has become an unstoppable force in the genre, captivating fans with both musical intensity and visual ferocity.
“Song 3” is shaping up to be a collision of two universes: one soaked in color, rhythm, and tradition-defying innovation; the other drenched in brutality, darkness, and raw, primal rage. The teaser alone is already lighting up fan communities, who are dissecting every frame and second for clues about what the full track will bring. Early buzz suggests that this could be one of the most talked-about collaborations of the year.
Both METAL FORTH and GRIZZLY promise to redefine what collaboration in metal can look like. Rather than just a guest appearance or a quick feature, this is a mutual alliance between two very different bands that share a rebellious spirit and a thirst to evolve beyond the traditional confines of their genres.
Mark your calendars: June 27 for METAL FORTH and July 18 for GRIZZLY. If the teaser is any indication, this BABYMETAL x Slaughter to Prevail double feature is going to be a cataclysmic moment in modern metal.
