BABYMETAL Set Their Sights on a Duet With Amy Lee: The Japanese Band Speaks Openly About a Possible Evanescence Collaboration
Japanese metal phenomenon BABYMETAL have expressed their desire to work on a joint musical project with Amy Lee, the iconic vocalist of American band Evanescence. The group shared these thoughts in an interview with the authoritative publication Metal Hammer, emphasizing that the idea of a collaboration is not random and is rooted in long-standing admiration for the artist’s work.
BABYMETAL frontwoman Su-metal admitted that she has followed Amy Lee’s career for many years and considers her one of the most influential figures in modern heavy music. According to the singer, the Evanescence leader’s vocal style and emotional delivery have had a noticeable impact on her own perception of music and stage performance. For that reason, the possibility of working together is seen as a natural and logical step.
Interest in such a collaboration appears especially relevant given BABYMETAL’s current stage of evolution. In recent years, the band have actively expanded their creative boundaries and increasingly collaborated with key figures from the global alternative and metal scenes. Their latest album, Metal Forth, features collaborations with Poppy, Electric Callboy, Polyphia, and Spiritbox, reinforcing the group’s reputation as one of the most experimental acts in heavy music.
At the same time, Evanescence and Amy Lee themselves are experiencing a notable creative surge. In 2025, the singer took part in a collaborative track with Poppy and Spiritbox vocalist Courtney LaPlante, highlighting her interest in contemporary forms of alternative metal. In parallel, Evanescence continue to work on new material, with Amy Lee repeatedly stating in interviews that the recording process for the band’s next album is actively underway.
Notably, BABYMETAL and Amy Lee have already indirectly crossed paths within the same musical space. Both artists have been involved in projects connected to the British band Bring Me The Horizon, including releases from the Post Human series, further reinforcing the sense of potential compatibility between their musical worlds.
At present, no timelines or concrete details regarding a possible collaboration have been revealed. However, the very fact that BABYMETAL have publicly expressed this interest has already sparked lively discussion among fans and music critics. Given both sides’ openness to experimentation and collaboration, the idea of a BABYMETAL and Evanescence joint track appears not merely as fan speculation, but as a realistic scenario that could materialize in the coming years.
