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BABYMETAL reveal surprise intimate LA show

BABYMETAL have just announced a last-minute gig at Los Angeles’ Regent Theater – the smallest venue they’ve played this decade.

BABYMETAL reveal surprise intimate LA show
Words:
Emily Garner

BABYMETAL have just announced a very special one-night-only show at Los Angeles’ Regent Theater.

Ahead of the release of August’s METAL FORTH album, the trio are celebrating with an underplay on Thursday, July 24 for just over 1,000 fans.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 18 from 1pm PT (a press release understandably warns: ‘Fans are encouraged to act quickly as this show is expected to sell out immediately’).

METAL FORTH is due out on August 8 and will hear BABYMETAL joining forces with the likes of Poppy, Electric Callboy, Polyphia and more.

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