BABYMETAL has been confirmed to perform at Summer Sonic 2026, taking place this August in both Chiba and Osaka. The metal-pop fusion group will go beyond just performing – they'll also curate special "SONIC 'METAL' STAGE - Curated by BABYMETAL" programming at each location.

This announcement represents a major step for BABYMETAL, who formed in 2010 as a sub-unit of the idol group Sakura Gakuin before evolving into their own act. The trio combines J-Pop idol aesthetics with heavy metal music, creating a unique sound that has gained them international recognition and a dedicated global fanbase.

Summer Sonic is one of Japan's premier music festivals, typically featuring a mix of international and domestic acts across multiple genres. Having BABYMETAL curate an entire stage gives them significant creative control over the metal programming, allowing them to potentially introduce fans to other artists in the genre.

The festival format means BABYMETAL will likely perform on the stages they're curating, though specific performance details and other artists joining the metal programming haven't been announced yet. For fans of both BABYMETAL and metal music in general, this promises to be a highlight of the summer festival season.

Ticketing information and the full Summer Sonic 2026 lineup are expected to be announced in the coming months.