The crowd went wild as Babymetal joined forces with Bring Me The Horizon at Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium - a collaboration that was as explosive as it was eagerly anticipated. The Japanese kawaii metal sensations and British rock heavyweights tore through their anthemic track 'Kingslayer', sending festival-goers into raptures. This rare live performance was the culmination of a partnership that's only been showcased a handful of times since its release on Bring Me The Horizon's 2020 album, 'Post Human: Survival Horror'.
The chemistry between Babymetal and Bring Me The Horizon has been building for years - Oli Sykes even described it as 'special', highlighting the way their styles mesh like two perfectly tuned guitar riffs. And it's not hard to see why - from Babymetal's pop-metal pizzazz to Bring Me The Horizon's heavy-hitting, electronic-infused rock, this collaboration is a match made in musical heaven.
This joint performance at Graspop was just the latest chapter in a long-awaited collaboration that's been years in the making. With previous live renditions limited to Japan (including a 2023 show at the WORLD Kinen Hall), each new appearance has become an event worth waiting for - and fans of both bands know exactly why. The unique blend of styles on 'Kingslayer' is a masterclass in metal fusion, a high-energy thrill ride that's as infectious as it is intense.
But Graspop was just the warm-up act - Bring Me The Horizon has a packed schedule ahead for their UK fanbase, including two dates at Manchester's BEC Arena on July 10 and 11. It's a special double bill: not only will the band be performing Outbreak Festival 2026, but they'll also be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'Count Your Blessings' with a full live rendition - complete with a reactivated re-recording set to drop on July 10.
The festival itself promises to be a real treat, with support from Static Dress, Dying Wish, Rolo Tomassi, Heriot, Car Underwater, and Still In Love. And for fans who can't get enough of the band's early material, there's also a limited edition merchandise run on offer - because what's a milestone anniversary without some exclusive swag to commemorate it?
The Outbreak Festival shows will be a chance for old fans to revisit the band's roots and for newer listeners to experience their early material in all its glory. With a 'reactivated' re-recording of 'Count Your Blessings' on the horizon, Bring Me The Horizon is set to bring their unique blend of metal mayhem to the UK - and we can't wait.