BABYMETAL Have Released A New Single, Distortion

Surprise!

May 8, 2018

BABYMETAL have released a brand-new single and video, Distortion.

The band have dropped the surprise release just ahead of their huge world tour, which kicks off in Kansas City tonight. So if you're heading along to that gig tonight, chances are you'll be the first to hear it live.

Check it out below – and download Distortion at this link.

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