Three years in the making… was it worth the wait? Bring Me The Horizon – ‘Kingslayer’ ft. BABYMETAL
“Kingslayer,” a track by Bring Me The Horizon featuring BABYMETAL, stands out as a significant collaboration in the metal music scene. The song is part of the album “POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR.” Oli Sykes, the frontman of Bring Me The Horizon, had expressed a long-standing desire to collaborate with BABYMETAL, citing a special connection with the band despite the language barrier and lack of regular interaction. The collaboration for “Kingslayer” was born out of this admiration and mutual respect between the two bands.
Sykes envisioned “Kingslayer” as a track that needed to be fresh and different, describing the final product as resembling an anime theme tune intro. This approach allowed for a unique blend of styles, with BABYMETAL contributing significantly to the track. Sykes praised BABYMETAL’s professionalism and organization, particularly their contribution of singing a verse in Japanese. The collaboration led to a song that Sykes felt was unique and represented something new in the genre.
“Kingslayer” was eventually performed live, marking a special moment for both bands. This live performance took place at the WORLD Kinen Hall in Kobe, Japan, on Halloween 2023. The event was notable for the collaboration being brought to life on stage, featuring energetic performances and special choreography by BABYMETAL.
The collaboration between Bring Me The Horizon and BABYMETAL on “Kingslayer” is a testament to the power of mutual respect and admiration in the music industry, resulting in a unique and memorable track that combines elements of both bands’ styles​.
