Babymetal has made history as the first all-Japanese band to reach the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.

The kawaii metal group’s latest album, Metal Forth, released on August 8, debuted at No. 9 on the chart, marking their highest-charting release in the U.S. since Metal Galaxy reached No. 13 in 2019. Metal Forth sold 36,000 units in its first week in the U.S. and has garnered over 200 million streams globally since its release.

The current lineup of the band includes Su-metal (Suzuka Nakamoto), Moametal (Moa Kikuchi), and Momometal (Momoko Okazaki). Metal Forth features collaborations with several other heavy artists such as Slaughter to Prevail, Polyphia, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Electric Callboy, Poppy, Bloodywood, and former Bring Me the Horizon keyboardist and producer Jordan Fish.

In the Top 10, Babymetal is joined by country star Morgan Wallen, the Kpop Demon Hunters soundtrack, Gunna, mgk, Alex Warren, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, and SZA. They are the only rock and metal-leaning artist in the Top 10 aside from mgk, whose latest album Lost Americana also released on August 8.

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“Thank you so much for your support on our new album Metal Forth around the world! We hope you enjoy it! Our music and career are evolving globally and we are moving forward with ‘Beyond HEAVY METAL’,” Babymetal stated regarding the album’s chart achievement.

“Our journey continues and we can’t wait to see you at Babymetal shows in your city and your country.”

Babymetal recently concluded a North American tour in late July. They have one set of tour dates remaining for 2025 and two shows scheduled for 2026 so far. The only U.S. performance they have left in 2025 is on November 1 in Los Angeles. You can view the band’s complete tour itinerary on their website.