Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up.
@JasoDip The Warning are fans of Band-Maid. There is a video of them meeting at Aftershock. It's super cute. But if you like Heavy I recommend Hanabie.
Misa, the bassist is the first one who captures everyone's attention but, as you dig further into their catalogue, you'll start realising that every member is just as talented. There are bass players in Japan probably more technical than Misa, the same goes with every single instrument in this band including vocals, but you don't hear anything like them. Their sound is unmistakable, no matter what style of rock they play. They are tight-knitted group that is apparent in their sound. They all seem to think outside the box. They are not insane or amazing in textbook-style. But they are amazing. If you are into more traditional metal style, I'd recommend you check out Moratoriam, I'll, Domination, possibly Manners, even though it's more of a classic rock style. But if you are not into poppy vocal melody, you can also react to their instrumentals. I personally think their music is deceptively heavy, but don't sound it. Shambles, their latest mv uploaded on their official channel is also heavy, very punk/metal/skater rock with slightly jazzy breakdown in the middle. Drummer's on fire. Live version is even better but not available yet.
@@Jordan-Ramses Also if you like heavy I recommend Nemophila. They have seven string guitars and a five string bass for a reason. Also if you like heavy metal by speed demons Lovebites is the best such band that ever have existed IMHO.
@@rolandkarlsson7072 oh I know both bands well. Lovebites is too power metal for me but I'm a fan of them individually. I really like Fami. She did Vocaloid bass covers ;) I love Vocaloid. And I'm a fan of Destrose.
I also love much heavier music. I never thought I would be into an all female Japanese punk rock group either. But when I heard their instrumentals "From Now On" and "Onset" I fell in love. I saw them live last year in Houston. And Misa (the bassist) is literally one the the best bassists on the planet.
Hi fellow metal listener. My goto music is usually some blend of black and death metal (e.g. Anaal Nathrakh), but this band manages hit so many sweet spots that I have become a major fan of them. I love good double bass play and the drummer of this band has some really creative double bass play that is rare to hear. This song is one of their simpler songs, but they have some really heavy hitters. Moratorium is probably a metal heads gateway drug to Band-Maid, although if you are into proggy and hectic wall of sound stuff, then the entire Unseen World album is a no-brainer. Oh, I just remembered. From Now On has been a hit for every metal reactor out there. Fairly recent and it is heavy.
@@JasoDiplong time metal head here and he is right Moritorium caught me as a listener. I will link a good live version th-cam.com/video/sf2th1ZL6J8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZHQwEAkYL-2DYwSm Note the Rinne mv is also pretty heavy. If you want to explore the metal side of Japanese girl bands Nemophila is insanely good will link a couple song below. Zen- th-cam.com/video/k1yPbBRHFms/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xtC5iG_slxNHfSAy. Oiran- th-cam.com/video/5qABnfChpbk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tk-Li4KKNFe4FlZv
Now check out their latest upload from this same concert: DON'T YOU TELL ME-Live with a guitar/bass feature. Also check out RINNE for a heavier song. 🔥😎 Peace. 904
@@JasoDip I genuinely suggest not checking out Don't you tell me live before hearing the music video. The problem with the live version is that they don't have any mics or feed from the crowd, so even though you can kinda hear the crowd, it sounds like it's missing. IRL the crowd is as loud as the band, Ive seen them twice and can attest to it, but the sound engineers have tragically failed to point mics at the crowd that show and didn't mix them into mix, so all you hear is faint crowd. It's why the first suggestion is usually Domination live, because that show has proper crowd feedback.
@@Parker--Agree totally that the crowd at their shows are DEAFENING - it's wild. I do get why they did that however, as they're making a blu-ray for sale and they want the music to be up front. Tough call for them, I think.
Welcome to the fandom. Trust me this band goes harder, lighter, and everything in between. They blend genres seemlessly I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live) Warning (live), Don't You Tell Me (live) & Puzzle (live)
Great reaction brother! The biggest mistake most reactors make is trying to place a genre on these ladies after one song. Cant be done. The words prog hard-rock, heavy metal, pop rock, etc... wouldn't be used by any fan to encompass who they are that has heard just a few tracks from Band-Maid. They are simply "ROCK". Every song is like opening presents on Christmas morning....you never know what your going to hear but you know it will be good. They encompass every rock genre. Sometimes you'll get all these genres into one track with composition skills that will amaze you. Band-Maid has several songs that fit into your listening preference and are done with such skill that only Band-Maid has been able to do. There are many Japanese bands that are very good but IMO Band-Maid tops them all but we are hear to talk about Band-Maid, not other bands. 120+ tracks in 10 years and just a few are good...the rest are great! No BS. I've been going to concerts since 1970 and IMO they can stand with any of the greats. I believed Rock was almost non existent until I watched Band-Maid's "THRILL" (their very first video) several years ago and my mind was blown away. After listening to "MORATORIUM", "FREEZER", "REAL EXISTENCE", "SHAKE THAT", and "BEFORE YESTERDAY" I was completely hooked. If you decide to react to another Band-Maid tune, cue up "FROM NOW ON". This is a relatively new instrumental track that would fall in line with your taste (along with the songs I already mentioned). In conclusion, I would suggest that you explore more of Band-Maid (privately or doing a reaction) or you may regret missing out on the hardest working, best stage performing, song writing band on the planet today. I hope you'll do more for us because we "MAIDIACS" love watching people discover this unique ass-kicking group of females. Again, great reaction!
If you like heavy, check out the bands Nemophila, Hanabie, Saiseiga, Bridear, Dimrays, Lovebites, and Asterism. This song from Band-Maid is more pop/punk but most of their songs are hard rock. They seldom cross over to metal but they have mastered hard rock. Try Domination, Play, Warning, or Rinne for something heavier from Band-Maid.
Heavy stuff from Band Maid... Rinne MV, Warning MV, Domination live, Puzzle official live, Don't you tell me official live,Hate from Lollapalooza festival last year, From now on MV...and lot of more...😉
@JasoDip, Yes, @gaborberkes468 above is spot on about the heavier side of Band-Maid. Also check out "Shambles" MV. "From Now On," which Gabor mentions, will blow your mind.
Well and also:Non fiction days MV,Why, Why, why live,I still sick revenge/an absolute Misa song...I think/You live,After life MV...Chose Me MV... Decided by myself, Matchless gum, Unfair game, Arcadia girl....I'll, CORALLIUM live,Hibana,Sense,Onset, Whiteout holding back, Giovanni,...Well you can choose 😉
Hello, friend. If you want heavier Band-Maid, you should check Domination LIVE, not the MV, or Shambles MV, or Rinne (Reincarnation) MV. Band-Maid has the most diverse range of rock music today. They have a unique song for every combination of hard rock, punk, metal and pop you can come up with. If you want something even more fast paced, Warning!! MV is a tour de force.
Nope, It's a wholly original song, but it does have plenty of metal influence. It is usually the one to go to for new listeners because the official live video does the best at telling you what the band is all about. Whereas as Unleash is more "anime punk metal (with a samba bridge)," or Don't You Tell Me is a more pop-rock song, Domination LIVE is more rock-metal hybrid with an emphasis on instrumentation and crowd participation. Trust me, you can skip the MV for Domination as the live version is transformative and doesn't suffer from the lack of crowd audio mixing that Unleash and DYTM do. It's from their Line Cube Shibuya concert where the crowd is properly mixed. @@JasoDip
JasoDip , Welcome to BAND-MAID , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , Thank you for an honest reaction , Go Vikings , May I suggest , Dice /Hate? , live from Lollapalooza Aug 2023 .
🐦 *JasoDip* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤ Love watching people lose their BAND-MAID cherry.... !!! Welcome to the World of BAND-MAID. For your safety keep your arms and legs in the cart at all times and please stay seated until the ride comes to a complete stop. If for any reason you feel the need to raise your hands you may do so with extreme reverence. Thank you for choosing our ride and enjoy the rest of your visit here in the World of BAND-MAID. WARNING it has been determined that BAND-MAID is habit forming and can lead to better mental health. Please use without caution. Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - Lead vocals and lyrics. Born Feb 8, 1994, the Ice Queen. MISA (ミサ, stylized as MISA) - Bass player. Born Oct 15, 1992, the Barefoot Assassin. Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lyrics, spokesperson and band founder. Born Oct 21, 1991, the Small Pigeon Kanami Tono (遠乃 歌波) - Lead guitar and composer. Born Sept 28, 1991, the Natural Airhead/Genius. Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - Drums and band manager. Born Dec 14, 1990, the Gorilla. You are right this song is quite popy.... For something more in your wheelhouse and to show their versatility try "Manners and Black Hole" official live video. "REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video)" is also a good one. My fav right now is "Why Why Why" ["Day Of Maid" Live]
Welcome to the real deal, this band has seemingly unlimited talent, creativity and charisma. You want something a bit heavier try their song Rinne, won't disappoint I assure you. Enjoy your time with B- M you won't regret it but be warned these ladies can become very addictive with a high chance of losing your heart 👍🍻
Don't forget to check out the Official Music Video. It's in anime form. Also, check out 'the OMV for Shambles'. It was commissioned as the season two closing theme for the Netflix anime, Kengan Ashura. And for other Official LIVE Videos try 'Hate' LIVE and 'Don't You Tell Me' LIVE. All BAND-MAID songs are different. So, if one is Not-Your-Style, keep going. they shapeshift through genres and even mix them. Some heavier, more Metal influenced BAND-MAID songs would be 'Black Hole', 'Different' and 'Rinne'.
No god is a song where the bassist has a great solo. Rinne is probably their heaviest song. Blackhole is a heavy fast song. From now on is an instrumental. They have a ton of good stuff
Welcome, J-Dip. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): th-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/w-d-xo.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts: ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” th-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/w-d-xo.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” th-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/w-d-xo.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: th-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/w-d-xo.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: th-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/w-d-xo.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out: "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Band-Maid blends a lot of sounds and multiple genres into their songs. The vocal hooks definitely lean more pop and there is a punk element to their sound that's present throughout many of their songs. Check out Moratorium or Play!, their official live versions if you want something heavier. Cheers!
I hear your critiques, and I understand exactly where you’re coming from. This particular song isn’t even in my top 30 for BAND-MAID songs. If heavier rock is more your style, like Slipknot, for example, this may not be the band for you. However, Slipknot are fans of BAND-MAID. A couple of their harder offerings would be: “From Now On,“ an instrumental track, or “Rinne/Reincarnation” BAND-MAID definitely maintains their positive and energetic choruses. People who, like the dark, bloody, angry downtuned thrash won’t really dig the Maids
MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind! More Band Maid Always!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
For my money there are 2 amazingly great rock bands at the moment… you’ve now reacted to both of them. I was lucky to see Band Maid live in 2022. Absolute bucket list for me. I had tickets to see The Warning the same year but, unfortunately, that show was cancelled due to illness.
Thanks for your honesty. Band Maid self describes as a hard rock band. Their music tends to have dashes of everything. Trying some more might get you sold. They have a way of growing on people. You won't be the first metal head to say "not my style" and wind up being smitten by them. I leave follow-up songs to others.
Thanks for reaction JD👍 'FROM NOW ON' OMV more to your taste I think. BM may not be for everyone but they are a breath of fresh air to the rock scene🤟 (10 yrs strong💪)
I think the next song by Band Maid you should listen to is "Don't You Tell ME", the official live music video. It's from the same concert, their 10th Anniversary tour finale at Yokohama Arena. If you like Misa, their bassist, you will love "Don't You Tell ME" because Misa and Kanami, their lead guitarist, have a "conversation" during the song. It's rock and roll at it's finest.
I appreciate your honesty. Here are a couple of suggestions that you might prefer: Don't You Tell Me (live), Rinne (MV), Warning (MV) or From Now On (instrumental). 🤘✌
Thanks for checking out Band Maid. I'd recommend Black Hole by them. An all Japanese female band that does metal is Hanabie. Consider checking them out as well, please.
Interesting comments. Band-Maid is an incredibly versatile and elite hard rock with over 120 songs produced over their 10-year careers. Anything from hard rock to soulful ballads to hard-hitting instrumentals to metal influenced songs to Prog to songs with elements of jazz and blues, Band-Maid can do it all with incredible skill and passion. They excel with live stage performances and love to encourage their audience to participate in their songs with them. The band members themselves are exceptionally nice and humble who are able to write and perform amazing music with a sense of joyful exuberance that is contagious. Welcome to discovering this exceptional band and enjoy the journey. Cheers.
Their Manners/Black Hole live is a good place to start. Funk and old school for the first one, not sure what to call the second. It gives a slight hint at the range these ladies cover.
Band-Maid tends to blend genre, stretching all over the map. "Unleash!!!!!" is in the middle of their genre mix which ranges from light to *HEAVY.* For heavy, try their instrumentals "Onset" or "From Now On", for songs try "Rinne" (punk-metal) or my current favorite "Puzzle" live from Tokyo Garden theater (crank the volume to Eleven! it wails!) Metal heads who prefer "Heavier" music are missing out by avoiding Band Maid. (Mea Culpa! I ignored them for years before I 'discovered' how good they are) Slipknot likes them. Incubus likes them (invited them to open for them in Japan this year) Band-Maid was an opener for Guns-n-Roses about a year ago and Gene Simmons knows who they are. Band-Maid is a killer, high-energy live act. These ladies hold each other to a very high standard of play: you won't find a tighter band anywhere. There is no single star in this band, everyone in this band is exceptional in some way, and the all take their turn in the spotlight.
As good as the girls are in this one, I agree it is not really my style which is why this song isn’t in my top 50 for them. I like their harder rock numbers. I’m also not a fan when it tips over into extreme heavy metal and thankfully most of their extensive catalog sits comfortably (for me) in between. Outstanding musicians all and great song writers to boot. You won’t regret diving deeper into this band.
they cover a lot of genres - hard rock , punk and metal. going on 11 years for the MAIDS and they have a HUGE catalog to check out. now if you want to go heavier there is another japanese girl group that specializes in power , thrash and heavy metal named LOVEBITES that might be more up your alley if that's what you like. here is a link for their song 'set the world on fire' live in tokyo. they set the stage on fire and will melt you as well : th-cam.com/video/99zsH6iG_6c/w-d-xo.html
You want something heavier? Check out the Dice/Different official live video. Recorded during a covid stream only show. It isn't thrash or what I would call metal but there are those who do call it metal. All I do know, it friggin rocks!
I love The Warning, second best band today behind Band-Maid IMHO, but they are a narrower scope and more hard rock focused. Band-Maid's heavier stuff is heavier instrumentally than The Warning for sure, whether you mean tonally heavier are skewing towards more metal, Band-Maid does both heavier than The Warning depending on the song. Shambles might be the heaviest music video they have tonally, and has got a metal skew to it as well, or possibly Rinne (Reincarnation) might be your best option as that is more thrash metal, much like Black Hole (though I would say that is more prog punk metal). From Now On MV is a metal instrumental track, whereas Onset live is more rock instrumental. A lot of their heavy stuff doesn't have music videos, but the album tracks are on their channel. Songs like I'll and Hate? are good examples.
Congratulations on discovering the best band in the world today! As far as the "style", no worries, Band Maid can do anything. Enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊
I don't think anyone has suggested Shambles yet ,so I will. You also might want to check out the instrumental version of the song Giovanni, and then with vocals.
I appreciate your honesty and understand they might not seem like your cup of tea, but as others have said, please keep listening. There's a good chance they'll hook you. As I've gotten to know other fans, what's stood out is how diverse their pre-Band-Maid tastes were. I've met fans who were serious metalheads, punk rockers who hated guitar solos, and people who were into softer rock and pop and never liked hard rock or metal at all. IMO, what Band-Maid does is akin to sorcery. They throw punk, rock, hard rock, alt-rock, metal, jazz, funk, prog and pop in a cauldron, and the result is always magical. All killer, no filler. Other bands might exceed them on a technical level, but Band-Maid's super-creative songwriting and arranging are what set them apart for me. Others here have mentioned Nemophila. They're a great metal band and generally heavier than Band-Maid, but like Band-Maid, they veer among genres at will. Definitely worth checking out.
Welcome to Band-Maid: the happiest rock on the planet! My great grand daughters introduced me. Their 'Meh' is better than most of the top that I have heard in my 80+ years of listening to music. (Yeah, I'm an old fart) Easy listening? They have that. They will also make your ears bleed when they want to. Whether you like hard soft or accoustic cafe, Band Maid goes there, and does it at a level that constantly amazes me. Please do not take one song to be 'what they do'.
I have noticed ppl giving you more punk rock stuff to react to....without hearing you say its not your style...warning omv, shambles omv, rinne olv, or black hole is their harder stuff....I saw someone had mentioned their heavy omv of an instrumental - from now on that is pretty amazing also Band maid crosses multiple genre's from rock (stoner, groove, punk, pop, and hard) along with dipping toes into some metal....
Good reaction. You nailed it, a lot of punk and some metal influenced rock with pop vocals. Some songs also have hip hop and even jazz elements. The lead guitar/songwriter has been taking the band in this fusion/alternative direction and I love it. Each album sounds new.
If you like Misa on the bass then your next videos should be Dice/Hate, No God, Don't You Tell Me, Domination, and Play. Please pick the live versions when possible.
If you want harder, they have harder. There’s the MV for the instrumental From Now On and Shambles. Maybe not harder but certainly faster is the MV for Different. I’d also suggest finding the video of their live performance of the song Hate? at Lallapalooza 2023.
They play anything. If you really want to hear something watch DICE/HATE? live from Lalapalooza 2023. Do NO GOD live if you really want to hear how good the bass player is. Want heavy watch RINNE. REAL EXISTENCE live. DOMINATION live. You really haven't heard anything yet.
Yo. You still may not think they're your cup o tea, but just in general they are genre-free if you will and you would have to invest in watching 20 or so vids before you "know" their sound. They can really play anything. That said, you'd be most likely to like From Now On (instrumental) or Rinne, a more metal like song. They do tend to have a "happy" sound to their music, which I love, but anyway that's my two cents. I think they're incredible!
@@JasoDip best do it here so you can understand this amazing band Rollercoaster . You will end up with a big smile always th-cam.com/video/TdwT5JlH8gM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZdxxdWbY6k_yh8A0
You just scratched the surface. Try RINNE mv or No God, Black Hole lives. DON'T YOU TELL ME was just dropped and has some magic in it. The musicians are top tier, the writing is off the charts and they lyricist it brilliant. FROM NOW ON and WITHOUT HOLDING BACK are instrumentals that showcase each artist.
"It's not my style." I said that at first. Actually surprisingly decent, but too poppy, maid outfits are a bit too cutesy for me, etc. Then a week or two later, I was like, "huh, I kinda want to hear that song again." I got sucked in and now they're one of my favorite bands.
yea, this is not the best starter track, you should listen to their anthem, "Domination" Live, since they started 10 yrs ago (still the original lineup) their mantra has not changed, "Domination of the world thru their music"
The Warning are definitely a great band! If you listen to more Band-Maid, I think you should listen to *"from now on."* If you try to pigeon-hole them you'll find out it's like a Tardis - much larger inside than you'd think from the outside. You should probably check out *"Rinne"* as well.
Welcome to Band Maid, they're primarily a hard rock band so not really your style. But there are a few tracks you might be into. Try their instrumentals From Now On and Without Holding Back For Heavier songs try Shambles, Hate?, and Rinne For different bands from Japan that might be more your style Hanabie - We Love Sweets Nemophila - Adabana Maximum the Hormone
@@JasoDip Thanks, If you started to love the Warning I think you'll grow to love Band Maid. Both bands are big fans of one another (there are some fun pictures where they met each other). I don't think this is a particularly indicative song as to their sound as the pedal Kanami used on her guitar makes it feel a little too electronic. Check out some of the other stuff I and others have recommended. It's a fun journey.
Thank you for your honest reaction. They have nearly 100 good songs. I think they can manage to make you like also not so heavy stuff 😀 I am not sure what you mean by heavy. Do it need growling? No - you liked the Warning. Maybe you shall listen to a double, "Dice" and "Hate" at Lollapooloza? Its wild! And they have fun! Or maybe you shall listen to an instrumental, "From now on"? Then you will see how good they really are. If you want to listen to the bassist MISA, there is non better than the official live double "Manners" and "Black Hole". This version of "Manners" is 80% delicious bass. One thing you have to understand with BAND-MAID is that they change their performances. So, have you heard one then you have not heard them all. They are quite laid back and I suspect that some of what they do is improvised.
BAND‐MAID concert at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan on November 26, 2023 Setlist 01) DOMINATION 02) glory 03) alone 04) Play 05) Unleash!!!!! 06) Thrill 07) Shambles 08) Don't you tell ME 09) After Life 10) Sense 11) influencer (New intro with Miku guitar solo) 12) from now on 13) Daydreaming (New intro) 14) Memorable 15) about Us 16) Mirage 17) Bubble 18) Rock in me 19) Different (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only) 20) anemone (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only) 21) Choose me (Saiki solo on piano) 22) onset 23) Brightest Star 24) FREEDOM (New intro) 25) BLACK HOLE (New intro with Akane drum solo) 26) DICE (New intro with Misa bass solo) 27) HATE? 28) NO GOD (New intro) 29) Magie 30) Manners 31) Choose me (Normal version) 32) FORWARD (New arrangement) 33) endless Story
They have much harder stuff that I think you will like! There are plenty of suggestions already posted, so I won’t add any more. It’s Interesting that you brought up The Warning because the two bands are fans of each other-there is a video of them meeting at Aftershock. It would be cool to see a collaboration between them!
Dan dan di di dan dan! Welcome to the pigeonhole, po! Best rock band on the planet! This is just the tip of the J-rock iceberg! No two songs sound alike. Don't You Tell Me official live or Domination official live, next please!🙏🤘
Rock and Roll isn't dead. It's just played by cute Japanese girls dressed in maid outfits now. Recommend their softer side Daydreaming. About Us and any acoustic. (Remember Mtv Unplugged?) Also check out Miku's solo project Cluppo 'Peace and Love' to bring back that 70's feel.
Yeah MISA plays Lead Bass....not just Bass. Check out an earlier song that's a little harder called "RINNE" music video. It's shot on 8mm film to give it the old Japanese "Horror Film" effect. It was a middle finger salute to the Japanese music critics at the time that said Band-Maid was getting too "Poppy".
Hey man, appreciate the honest reaction, sometimes reaction channels tend to blow smoke up people and bend over backwards to please the fans of the band, so it's nice to see an objective reaction. Now, if you want heavy, you're probably not in the right place with Band-Maid. Phenomenal musicians and performers, but they don't really do super heavy. I do however have some suggestions of Japanese bands that might scratch that itch a little bit more: Nemophila - Oiran (live) Dexcore - Red Eye Jiluka - Venom Hanabie - Tousou Kokeshi - Taikai Broken By The Scream - Emotion Cross Counter Dimrays - Fr Deviloof - Damn The heaviest of these is 100% Kokeshi. Keep up the good work friend 👍🤘
Oh, we are going down the Japanese metal hole. How about Babymetal Road of Resistance Live in Japan? Kind of a speed metal Dragon Force flavored metal with musicians that absolutely kick ass. The crowd in this one will blow your freaking mind.
If you like death metal but want to stay with a Japan option that is also fun, you need to check out Maximum the Hormone. I would recommend starting with the song Yoshu Fukushu. They have been around since the late 90's and their drummer was the inspiration for Akane, Band-Maid's drummer, when she was starting.
Band Maid are not the best shredders in the world, but I believe that for the kind of band that band maid is, they make the best musical choices over most bands. I do think that the next songs/ videos that you should react to are either Don't You Tell Me Live or, Rinne (MV) from a heaviness Standpoint, also Black hole (live)is pretty heavy.
This song may not be your style because this is more anime style, but please DO NOT GIVE UP. They have other styles as well. The next couple of review should be DON'T YOU TELL ME - th-cam.com/video/SOj3qXBhiP4/w-d-xo.html - same concert. HATE? - th-cam.com/video/OvtKRZ9xt3E/w-d-xo.html - Chicago Lollapalooza 2023 You will appreciate the bass from MISA even more. Their stage presence is fantastic in all of their live videos. I will also add - I STILL SEEK REVENGE -th-cam.com/video/H0xsEwtKUkQ/w-d-xo.html
I understand that it's not your cup of tea, but I'll just say this anyway. When something isn't your style - your ears are only half open and the other half is shut without your realising. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your honesty but I think doing reactions is a great way to expand your musical horizon. Their vocal melody is well...poppy. It's part of their sound. That's part of where they are different from The Warning. Band-Maid, I personally think is heavier than The Warning. The Warning have the heavy sound in a more old school style. Band-Maid is heavy in a completely different way. I think you'll still find them too poppy even after listening to their heavy songs. You could react to their instrumentals and you might like them better. Also Band-Maid have their unmistakable sound, but not catered to English-speaking audience like the warning is. It really doesn't matter if Band-Maid is the kind of band you'd normally listen to. I care less about it. But once your ears are more cultured into different style of music, you'd at least appreciate or even grow to embrace the difference.
Why do American reactors listen 4 measures of a song and was to pigeon hole the group into a particular genre!!! It drives me crazy. This band plays everything !!!!!!
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up.
Wow 11 years as a band that's impressive
@JasoDip The Warning are fans of Band-Maid. There is a video of them meeting at Aftershock. It's super cute.
But if you like Heavy I recommend Hanabie.
Misa, the bassist is the first one who captures everyone's attention but, as you dig further into their catalogue, you'll start realising that every member is just as talented. There are bass players in Japan probably more technical than Misa, the same goes with every single instrument in this band including vocals, but you don't hear anything like them. Their sound is unmistakable, no matter what style of rock they play. They are tight-knitted group that is apparent in their sound. They all seem to think outside the box. They are not insane or amazing in textbook-style. But they are amazing.
If you are into more traditional metal style, I'd recommend you check out Moratoriam, I'll, Domination, possibly Manners, even though it's more of a classic rock style.
But if you are not into poppy vocal melody, you can also react to their instrumentals.
I personally think their music is deceptively heavy, but don't sound it.
Shambles, their latest mv uploaded on their official channel is also heavy, very punk/metal/skater rock with slightly jazzy breakdown in the middle. Drummer's on fire. Live version is even better but not available yet.
@@Jordan-Ramses Also if you like heavy I recommend Nemophila. They have seven string guitars and a five string bass for a reason.
Also if you like heavy metal by speed demons Lovebites is the best such band that ever have existed IMHO.
@@rolandkarlsson7072 oh I know both bands well. Lovebites is too power metal for me but I'm a fan of them individually. I really like Fami. She did Vocaloid bass covers ;) I love Vocaloid. And I'm a fan of Destrose.
Dude they have over 120 amazing songs! When you get to 20 you will think holy shit, how do they do it?!?!
BEST ROCK BAND ON EARTH!
I can tell they all have a lot of talent, I’ll do more for sure
Misa (bass) - aka The Barefoot Assassin & Akane (drums) - aka Gorilla , nicknames they got for a reason.
LOVE the nicknames they have, I wish I had a cool nickname lol seriously
I also love much heavier music. I never thought I would be into an all female Japanese punk rock group either. But when I heard their instrumentals "From Now On" and "Onset" I fell in love. I saw them live last year in Houston. And Misa (the bassist) is literally one the the best bassists on the planet.
Hi fellow metal listener. My goto music is usually some blend of black and death metal (e.g. Anaal Nathrakh), but this band manages hit so many sweet spots that I have become a major fan of them. I love good double bass play and the drummer of this band has some really creative double bass play that is rare to hear. This song is one of their simpler songs, but they have some really heavy hitters. Moratorium is probably a metal heads gateway drug to Band-Maid, although if you are into proggy and hectic wall of sound stuff, then the entire Unseen World album is a no-brainer.
Oh, I just remembered. From Now On has been a hit for every metal reactor out there. Fairly recent and it is heavy.
Heck yeah thanks for the song tip, I will check it out
@@JasoDiplong time metal head here and he is right Moritorium caught me as a listener. I will link a good live version th-cam.com/video/sf2th1ZL6J8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZHQwEAkYL-2DYwSm Note the Rinne mv is also pretty heavy. If you want to explore the metal side of Japanese girl bands Nemophila is insanely good will link a couple song below. Zen- th-cam.com/video/k1yPbBRHFms/w-d-xo.htmlsi=xtC5iG_slxNHfSAy. Oiran- th-cam.com/video/5qABnfChpbk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tk-Li4KKNFe4FlZv
Now check out their latest upload from this same concert: DON'T YOU TELL ME-Live with a guitar/bass feature. Also check out RINNE for a heavier song. 🔥😎 Peace. 904
I’ll do Don’t you tell me for sure 👍
Other heavy songs include Shambles, From Now On, and Hate.
@@JasoDip I genuinely suggest not checking out Don't you tell me live before hearing the music video. The problem with the live version is that they don't have any mics or feed from the crowd, so even though you can kinda hear the crowd, it sounds like it's missing. IRL the crowd is as loud as the band, Ive seen them twice and can attest to it, but the sound engineers have tragically failed to point mics at the crowd that show and didn't mix them into mix, so all you hear is faint crowd. It's why the first suggestion is usually Domination live, because that show has proper crowd feedback.
@@Parker-- Got it, I’ll do the official video reaction
@@Parker--Agree totally that the crowd at their shows are DEAFENING - it's wild. I do get why they did that however, as they're making a blu-ray for sale and they want the music to be up front. Tough call for them, I think.
Welcome to the fandom. Trust me this band goes harder, lighter, and everything in between. They blend genres seemlessly
I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live) Warning (live), Don't You Tell Me (live) & Puzzle (live)
Add: Moratorium :)
Great reaction brother! The biggest mistake most reactors make is trying to place a genre on these ladies after one song. Cant be done. The words prog hard-rock, heavy metal, pop rock, etc... wouldn't be used by any fan to encompass who they are that has heard just a few tracks from Band-Maid. They are simply "ROCK". Every song is like opening presents on Christmas morning....you never know what your going to hear but you know it will be good. They encompass every rock genre. Sometimes you'll get all these genres into one track with composition skills that will amaze you. Band-Maid has several songs that fit into your listening preference and are done with such skill that only Band-Maid has been able to do. There are many Japanese bands that are very good but IMO Band-Maid tops them all but we are hear to talk about Band-Maid, not other bands. 120+ tracks in 10 years and just a few are good...the rest are great! No BS. I've been going to concerts since 1970 and IMO they can stand with any of the greats. I believed Rock was almost non existent until I watched Band-Maid's "THRILL" (their very first video) several years ago and my mind was blown away. After listening to "MORATORIUM", "FREEZER", "REAL EXISTENCE", "SHAKE THAT", and "BEFORE YESTERDAY" I was completely hooked. If you decide to react to another Band-Maid tune, cue up "FROM NOW ON". This is a relatively new instrumental track that would fall in line with your taste (along with the songs I already mentioned). In conclusion, I would suggest that you explore more of Band-Maid (privately or doing a reaction) or you may regret missing out on the hardest working, best stage performing, song writing band on the planet today. I hope you'll do more for us because we "MAIDIACS" love watching people discover this unique ass-kicking group of females. Again, great reaction!
lol yeah I was struggling trying to come up with a term for their genre, I would say they are in their OWN genre just titled BAND-MAID
@@JasoDip This happens with Japanese bands more than you'd think. Hanabie invented their own insanity as well.
If you like heavy, check out the bands Nemophila, Hanabie, Saiseiga, Bridear, Dimrays, Lovebites, and Asterism. This song from Band-Maid is more pop/punk but most of their songs are hard rock. They seldom cross over to metal but they have mastered hard rock. Try Domination, Play, Warning, or Rinne for something heavier from Band-Maid.
I’ve heard others mention Nemophila before, I’ll check them out, thanks for the band suggestions man
@@JasoDipgo Zen live and then Oiran live, they are right behind Jinjer as my favorite band.
@@tackle47 oh I LOVE Jinjer
Heavy stuff from Band Maid... Rinne MV, Warning MV, Domination live, Puzzle official live, Don't you tell me official live,Hate from Lollapalooza festival last year, From now on MV...and lot of more...😉
Heck yeah, thanks for the song choices
@@JasoDipAnd he's right, too.
@JasoDip, Yes, @gaborberkes468 above is spot on about the heavier side of Band-Maid. Also check out "Shambles" MV. "From Now On," which Gabor mentions, will blow your mind.
Sorry but you have to put Moritorium on any list of heavier Band Maid songs.
Well and also:Non fiction days MV,Why, Why, why live,I still sick revenge/an absolute Misa song...I think/You live,After life MV...Chose Me MV... Decided by myself, Matchless gum, Unfair game, Arcadia girl....I'll, CORALLIUM live,Hibana,Sense,Onset, Whiteout holding back, Giovanni,...Well you can choose 😉
Hello, friend. If you want heavier Band-Maid, you should check Domination LIVE, not the MV, or Shambles MV, or Rinne (Reincarnation) MV. Band-Maid has the most diverse range of rock music today. They have a unique song for every combination of hard rock, punk, metal and pop you can come up with. If you want something even more fast paced, Warning!! MV is a tour de force.
I assume Domination is a Pantera cover?
Nope, It's a wholly original song, but it does have plenty of metal influence. It is usually the one to go to for new listeners because the official live video does the best at telling you what the band is all about. Whereas as Unleash is more "anime punk metal (with a samba bridge)," or Don't You Tell Me is a more pop-rock song, Domination LIVE is more rock-metal hybrid with an emphasis on instrumentation and crowd participation. Trust me, you can skip the MV for Domination as the live version is transformative and doesn't suffer from the lack of crowd audio mixing that Unleash and DYTM do. It's from their Line Cube Shibuya concert where the crowd is properly mixed. @@JasoDip
JasoDip , Welcome to BAND-MAID , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , Thank you for an honest reaction , Go Vikings , May I suggest , Dice /Hate? , live from Lollapalooza Aug 2023 .
🐦 *JasoDip* 🐦
Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world:
*Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)*
*Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals
*Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist
*Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer
*MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist
If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_
Below is a list of songs that will get you started
*Blooming-2019*
*Dice-2018*
*Choose Me-2017*
*ONSET* (instrumental)
*Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)*
I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from:
*2017-STUDIO COAST*
*2018-Zepp Tokyo*
*2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA*
*2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC*
In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘
*100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*
Haha great comment, money back guarantee? I’m in
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Love watching people lose their BAND-MAID cherry.... !!!
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Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - Lead vocals and lyrics. Born Feb 8, 1994, the Ice Queen.
MISA (ミサ, stylized as MISA) - Bass player. Born Oct 15, 1992, the Barefoot Assassin.
Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lyrics, spokesperson and band founder. Born Oct 21, 1991, the Small Pigeon
Kanami Tono (遠乃 歌波) - Lead guitar and composer. Born Sept 28, 1991, the Natural Airhead/Genius.
Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - Drums and band manager. Born Dec 14, 1990, the Gorilla.
You are right this song is quite popy.... For something more in your wheelhouse and to show their versatility try "Manners and Black Hole" official live video. "REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video)" is also a good one. My fav right now is "Why Why Why" ["Day Of Maid" Live]
Hanabie and Nemophila are bands that will be more up your alley, but do NOT quit on Band-Maid yet. Rinne is a good song for you.
Welcome to the real deal, this band has seemingly unlimited talent, creativity and charisma. You want something a bit heavier try their song Rinne, won't disappoint I assure you. Enjoy your time with B- M you won't regret it but be warned these ladies can become very addictive with a high chance of losing your heart 👍🍻
Don't forget to check out the Official Music Video. It's in anime form. Also, check out 'the OMV for Shambles'. It was commissioned as the season two closing theme for the Netflix anime, Kengan Ashura. And for other Official LIVE Videos try 'Hate' LIVE and 'Don't You Tell Me' LIVE. All BAND-MAID songs are different. So, if one is Not-Your-Style, keep going. they shapeshift through genres and even mix them. Some heavier, more Metal influenced BAND-MAID songs would be 'Black Hole', 'Different' and 'Rinne'.
Oh nice I didn't know all that, thank you
This Performance is good but far away from their better stuff: From now on (MV), Dice (MV), Rinne(MV), Moratorium (MV), and many more❤
Now tell me BandMaid what genre would you claim as your own?
BandMaid: Genre? We don't need no stinkin' genre!
No god is a song where the bassist has a great solo. Rinne is probably their heaviest song. Blackhole is a heavy fast song. From now on is an instrumental. They have a ton of good stuff
Welcome, J-Dip. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: th-cam.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/w-d-xo.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): th-cam.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/w-d-xo.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. th-cam.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” th-cam.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/w-d-xo.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” th-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/w-d-xo.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
“P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: th-cam.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/w-d-xo.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: th-cam.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/w-d-xo.html
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & Merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out:
"Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI
Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
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The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT!
The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
Band-Maid blends a lot of sounds and multiple genres into their songs. The vocal hooks definitely lean more pop and there is a punk element to their sound that's present throughout many of their songs. Check out Moratorium or Play!, their official live versions if you want something heavier. Cheers!
I hear your critiques, and I understand exactly where you’re coming from.
This particular song isn’t even in my top 30 for BAND-MAID songs.
If heavier rock is more your style, like Slipknot, for example, this may not be the band for you.
However, Slipknot are fans of BAND-MAID.
A couple of their harder offerings would be:
“From Now On,“ an instrumental track, or
“Rinne/Reincarnation”
BAND-MAID definitely maintains their positive and energetic choruses. People who, like the dark, bloody, angry downtuned thrash won’t really dig the Maids
MISA! MISA! MISA!
Holding the line in Solid Guitar Rock, Band Maid has picked up the Mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the West has left it behind!
More Band Maid Always!!
Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!
For my money there are 2 amazingly great rock bands at the moment… you’ve now reacted to both of them. I was lucky to see Band Maid live in 2022. Absolute bucket list for me. I had tickets to see The Warning the same year but, unfortunately, that show was cancelled due to illness.
But first you must check out their instrumental "From now on (Official Music Video)" OMGosh !!!!!
Thanks for your honesty. Band Maid self describes as a hard rock band. Their music tends to have dashes of everything. Trying some more might get you sold. They have a way of growing on people. You won't be the first metal head to say "not my style" and wind up being smitten by them. I leave follow-up songs to others.
Thanks for reaction JD👍 'FROM NOW ON' OMV more to your taste I think. BM may not be for everyone but they are a breath of fresh air to the rock scene🤟 (10 yrs strong💪)
I think the next song by Band Maid you should listen to is "Don't You Tell ME", the official live music video. It's from the same concert, their 10th Anniversary tour finale at Yokohama Arena. If you like Misa, their bassist, you will love "Don't You Tell ME" because Misa and Kanami, their lead guitarist, have a "conversation" during the song. It's rock and roll at it's finest.
People keep recommending that song, will be doing Don't you tell me soon
Enjoyed your reaction...check out From Now On if you want to see what the guitarist and band can really do. It is a great compositional piece.
I appreciate your honesty. Here are a couple of suggestions that you might prefer: Don't You Tell Me (live), Rinne (MV), Warning (MV) or From Now On (instrumental). 🤘✌
I will be doing don’t you tell me for sure
For some harder stuff: Rinne, Warning, Blackhole, Hate?, among others. You will something in their catalog that you will really like.
Thanks for checking out Band Maid. I'd recommend Black Hole by them.
An all Japanese female band that does metal is Hanabie. Consider checking them out as well, please.
I feel like you’d love “black hole” by band-maid
Interesting comments. Band-Maid is an incredibly versatile and elite hard rock with over 120 songs produced over their 10-year careers. Anything from hard rock to soulful ballads to hard-hitting instrumentals to metal influenced songs to Prog to songs with elements of jazz and blues, Band-Maid can do it all with incredible skill and passion. They excel with live stage performances and love to encourage their audience to participate in their songs with them. The band members themselves are exceptionally nice and humble who are able to write and perform amazing music with a sense of joyful exuberance that is contagious. Welcome to discovering this exceptional band and enjoy the journey. Cheers.
I look forward to more
Their Manners/Black Hole live is a good place to start. Funk and old school for the first one, not sure what to call the second. It gives a slight hint at the range these ladies cover.
Band-Maid tends to blend genre, stretching all over the map. "Unleash!!!!!" is in the middle of their genre mix which ranges from light to *HEAVY.*
For heavy, try their instrumentals "Onset" or "From Now On", for songs try "Rinne" (punk-metal) or my current favorite "Puzzle" live from Tokyo Garden theater (crank the volume to Eleven! it wails!)
Metal heads who prefer "Heavier" music are missing out by avoiding Band Maid. (Mea Culpa! I ignored them for years before I 'discovered' how good they are) Slipknot likes them. Incubus likes them (invited them to open for them in Japan this year) Band-Maid was an opener for Guns-n-Roses about a year ago and Gene Simmons knows who they are. Band-Maid is a killer, high-energy live act. These ladies hold each other to a very high standard of play: you won't find a tighter band anywhere. There is no single star in this band, everyone in this band is exceptional in some way, and the all take their turn in the spotlight.
While this song has a definite punk feel, they're core sound is prog hard-rock.
I'll definitely be checking out more
As good as the girls are in this one, I agree it is not really my style which is why this song isn’t in my top 50 for them. I like their harder rock numbers. I’m also not a fan when it tips over into extreme heavy metal and thankfully most of their extensive catalog sits comfortably (for me) in between. Outstanding musicians all and great song writers to boot. You won’t regret diving deeper into this band.
Oh for sure I will be diving much deeper
You can't judge any band by one song. As you know. They have some heavy stuff too, as others have recommended. The Maids cover many genres of rock.
I’ll be listening to more I promise
they cover a lot of genres - hard rock , punk and metal. going on 11 years for the MAIDS and they have a HUGE catalog to check out. now if you want to go heavier there is another japanese girl group that specializes in power , thrash and heavy metal named LOVEBITES that might be more up your alley if that's what you like. here is a link for their song 'set the world on fire' live in tokyo. they set the stage on fire and will melt you as well : th-cam.com/video/99zsH6iG_6c/w-d-xo.html
You want something heavier? Check out the Dice/Different official live video. Recorded during a covid stream only show. It isn't thrash or what I would call metal but there are those who do call it metal. All I do know, it friggin rocks!
Emphasizing 10 times that it's not his music means it is his, but he doesn't want to admit it. :)
Damn you, got me 😆
Yeah, I saw that sheepish grin!
I love The Warning, second best band today behind Band-Maid IMHO, but they are a narrower scope and more hard rock focused. Band-Maid's heavier stuff is heavier instrumentally than The Warning for sure, whether you mean tonally heavier are skewing towards more metal, Band-Maid does both heavier than The Warning depending on the song. Shambles might be the heaviest music video they have tonally, and has got a metal skew to it as well, or possibly Rinne (Reincarnation) might be your best option as that is more thrash metal, much like Black Hole (though I would say that is more prog punk metal). From Now On MV is a metal instrumental track, whereas Onset live is more rock instrumental.
A lot of their heavy stuff doesn't have music videos, but the album tracks are on their channel. Songs like I'll and Hate? are good examples.
Miku said in a song (Open your mind )
Congratulations on discovering the best band in the world today! As far as the "style", no worries, Band Maid can do anything. Enjoy the ride!! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂🕊
Will do and thanks 🙏
I don't think anyone has suggested Shambles yet ,so I will. You also might want to check out the instrumental version of the song Giovanni, and then with vocals.
Noted, thank you 🙏
Onset an instrumental MISA the bass player tucks her pick to slap and is a hard rock song.
Ah that makes sense now, she is UBER Talented
I appreciate your honesty and understand they might not seem like your cup of tea, but as others have said, please keep listening. There's a good chance they'll hook you. As I've gotten to know other fans, what's stood out is how diverse their pre-Band-Maid tastes were. I've met fans who were serious metalheads, punk rockers who hated guitar solos, and people who were into softer rock and pop and never liked hard rock or metal at all.
IMO, what Band-Maid does is akin to sorcery. They throw punk, rock, hard rock, alt-rock, metal, jazz, funk, prog and pop in a cauldron, and the result is always magical. All killer, no filler. Other bands might exceed them on a technical level, but Band-Maid's super-creative songwriting and arranging are what set them apart for me.
Others here have mentioned Nemophila. They're a great metal band and generally heavier than Band-Maid, but like Band-Maid, they veer among genres at will. Definitely worth checking out.
I will do more
Welcome to Band-Maid: the happiest rock on the planet!
My great grand daughters introduced me. Their 'Meh' is better than most of the top that I have heard in my 80+ years of listening to music. (Yeah, I'm an old fart) Easy listening? They have that. They will also make your ears bleed when they want to.
Whether you like hard soft or accoustic cafe, Band Maid goes there, and does it at a level that constantly amazes me.
Please do not take one song to be 'what they do'.
I have noticed ppl giving you more punk rock stuff to react to....without hearing you say its not your style...warning omv, shambles omv, rinne olv, or black hole is their harder stuff....I saw someone had mentioned their heavy omv of an instrumental - from now on that is pretty amazing also
Band maid crosses multiple genre's from rock (stoner, groove, punk, pop, and hard) along with dipping toes into some metal....
Thanks for the song suggestions
Good reaction. You nailed it, a lot of punk and some metal influenced rock with pop vocals. Some songs also have hip hop and even jazz elements. The lead guitar/songwriter has been taking the band in this fusion/alternative direction and I love it. Each album sounds new.
If you like Misa on the bass then your next videos should be Dice/Hate, No God, Don't You Tell Me, Domination, and Play. Please pick the live versions when possible.
If you want harder, they have harder. There’s the MV for the instrumental From Now On and Shambles. Maybe not harder but certainly faster is the MV for Different. I’d also suggest finding the video of their live performance of the song Hate? at Lallapalooza 2023.
They play anything. If you really want to hear something watch DICE/HATE? live from Lalapalooza 2023. Do NO GOD live if you really want to hear how good the bass player is. Want heavy watch RINNE. REAL EXISTENCE live. DOMINATION live. You really haven't heard anything yet.
They got a heavier album call unseen world if you know music you'll like it
Next Band-Maid video? I'll give you a choice. "Domination (Live)" or "From now on." The latter is an instrumental.
I keep hearing I should do Don't you tell me
@@JasoDip I don't think any of their songs will disappoint. Do what you will.
Heyo JasoDip ! Welcome to the world of Band-Maid !
Glad that you joined the party ;-)
Everything in my life is filled with Band-Maid ❤❤❤❤❤
If u like the bass of this band, then u should check out their song - play, which highlighted the basd alot.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks
Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements
9/28/91 Mincho
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing
Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher)
I have much more info if you are interested.
Check out "Shambles" OMV for your style
Yo. You still may not think they're your cup o tea, but just in general they are genre-free if you will and you would have to invest in watching 20 or so vids before you "know" their sound. They can really play anything. That said, you'd be most likely to like From Now On (instrumental) or Rinne, a more metal like song. They do tend to have a "happy" sound to their music, which I love, but anyway that's my two cents. I think they're incredible!
Band maid is hart rock, punk rock, pop rock ,blues rock speed rock ,no Metall, nice reaction greetings from Germany
much heavyer? try Lovebites - "The Hammer of Wrath" and Nemophila - "Rise" or for harsh vocals "Zen"
Thanks for the suggestions
Thanks so much nice reaction!
If you want something heavy, I think Manners or Rinne or dragon cries are the way to go.
Loving these music reactions bro. You're the perfect dude for the job 🤘
I appreciate that brother, glad you enjoy it
@@JasoDip hell yeah. I enjoyed when sycho did it and I'm enjoying you're doing it. Rock on 🤘
Welcome, it seems you noticed one of the three beast from the band, so far the go hard often heavy,
More heavy? Well sir let me present you MAXIMUM THE HORMONE
Ooo got me intrigued, thank you
@@JasoDip best do it here so you can understand this amazing band Rollercoaster . You will end up with a big smile always
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Most Definitely!
@@JasoDipbest into to MTH is Yoshu Fukushu mv
You just scratched the surface. Try RINNE mv or No God, Black Hole lives. DON'T YOU TELL ME was just dropped and has some magic in it. The musicians are top tier, the writing is off the charts and they lyricist it brilliant. FROM NOW ON and WITHOUT HOLDING BACK are instrumentals that showcase each artist.
"It's not my style."
I said that at first. Actually surprisingly decent, but too poppy, maid outfits are a bit too cutesy for me, etc. Then a week or two later, I was like, "huh, I kinda want to hear that song again." I got sucked in and now they're one of my favorite bands.
I’ll listen to more for sure
yea, this is not the best starter track, you should listen to their anthem, "Domination" Live, since they started 10 yrs ago (still the original lineup) their mantra has not changed, "Domination of the world thru their music"
The Warning are definitely a great band! If you listen to more Band-Maid, I think you should listen to *"from now on."* If you try to pigeon-hole them you'll find out it's like a Tardis - much larger inside than you'd think from the outside. You should probably check out *"Rinne"* as well.
Thanks for the song suggestions
Welcome to the Maidiacs, JasoDip.
🙏
Welcome to Band Maid, they're primarily a hard rock band so not really your style. But there are a few tracks you might be into.
Try their instrumentals From Now On and Without Holding Back
For Heavier songs try Shambles, Hate?, and Rinne
For different bands from Japan that might be more your style
Hanabie - We Love Sweets
Nemophila - Adabana
Maximum the Hormone
Nice, and thanks for the band recommendations
@@JasoDip Thanks, If you started to love the Warning I think you'll grow to love Band Maid. Both bands are big fans of one another (there are some fun pictures where they met each other). I don't think this is a particularly indicative song as to their sound as the pedal Kanami used on her guitar makes it feel a little too electronic. Check out some of the other stuff I and others have recommended. It's a fun journey.
Thank you for your honest reaction. They have nearly 100 good songs. I think they can manage to make you like also not so heavy stuff 😀
I am not sure what you mean by heavy. Do it need growling? No - you liked the Warning.
Maybe you shall listen to a double, "Dice" and "Hate" at Lollapooloza? Its wild! And they have fun!
Or maybe you shall listen to an instrumental, "From now on"? Then you will see how good they really are.
If you want to listen to the bassist MISA, there is non better than the official live double "Manners" and "Black Hole". This version of "Manners" is 80% delicious bass.
One thing you have to understand with BAND-MAID is that they change their performances. So, have you heard one then you have not heard them all.
They are quite laid back and I suspect that some of what they do is improvised.
BAND‐MAID concert at Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan on November 26, 2023
Setlist
01) DOMINATION
02) glory
03) alone
04) Play
05) Unleash!!!!!
06) Thrill
07) Shambles
08) Don't you tell ME
09) After Life
10) Sense
11) influencer (New intro with Miku guitar solo)
12) from now on
13) Daydreaming (New intro)
14) Memorable
15) about Us
16) Mirage
17) Bubble
18) Rock in me
19) Different (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only)
20) anemone (Acoustic - Saiki and Kanami only)
21) Choose me (Saiki solo on piano)
22) onset
23) Brightest Star
24) FREEDOM (New intro)
25) BLACK HOLE (New intro with Akane drum solo)
26) DICE (New intro with Misa bass solo)
27) HATE?
28) NO GOD (New intro)
29) Magie
30) Manners
31) Choose me (Normal version)
32) FORWARD (New arrangement)
33) endless Story
They have much harder stuff that I think you will like! There are plenty of suggestions already posted, so I won’t add any more. It’s Interesting that you brought up The Warning because the two bands are fans of each other-there is a video of them meeting at Aftershock.
It would be cool to see a collaboration between them!
Dan dan di di dan dan!
Welcome to the pigeonhole, po!
Best rock band on the planet!
This is just the tip of the J-rock iceberg! No two songs sound alike.
Don't You Tell Me official live or Domination official live, next please!🙏🤘
Rock and Roll isn't dead. It's just played by cute Japanese girls dressed in maid outfits now. Recommend their softer side Daydreaming. About Us and any acoustic. (Remember Mtv Unplugged?)
Also check out Miku's solo project Cluppo 'Peace and Love' to bring back that 70's feel.
Yeah MISA plays Lead Bass....not just Bass. Check out an earlier song that's a little harder called "RINNE" music video. It's shot on 8mm film to give it the old Japanese "Horror Film" effect. It was a middle finger salute to the Japanese music critics at the time that said Band-Maid was getting too "Poppy".
Hey man, appreciate the honest reaction, sometimes reaction channels tend to blow smoke up people and bend over backwards to please the fans of the band, so it's nice to see an objective reaction.
Now, if you want heavy, you're probably not in the right place with Band-Maid. Phenomenal musicians and performers, but they don't really do super heavy. I do however have some suggestions of Japanese bands that might scratch that itch a little bit more:
Nemophila - Oiran (live)
Dexcore - Red Eye
Jiluka - Venom
Hanabie - Tousou
Kokeshi - Taikai
Broken By The Scream - Emotion Cross Counter
Dimrays - Fr
Deviloof - Damn
The heaviest of these is 100% Kokeshi. Keep up the good work friend 👍🤘
Oh, we are going down the Japanese metal hole. How about Babymetal Road of Resistance Live in Japan? Kind of a speed metal Dragon Force flavored metal with musicians that absolutely kick ass. The crowd in this one will blow your freaking mind.
If you like death metal but want to stay with a Japan option that is also fun, you need to check out Maximum the Hormone. I would recommend starting with the song Yoshu Fukushu. They have been around since the late 90's and their drummer was the inspiration for Akane, Band-Maid's drummer, when she was starting.
If you keep reacting to BAND-MAID, you will have to add a few more genres to the description of the band.
Try 'From Now On', 'Rene' or 'Hate" ... dozens of other blasters but any of those three will give you a better frame of reference :)
Band Maid are not the best shredders in the world, but I believe that for the kind of band that band maid is, they make the best musical choices over most bands. I do think that the next songs/ videos that you should react to are either Don't You Tell Me Live or, Rinne (MV) from a heaviness Standpoint, also Black hole (live)is pretty heavy.
Its the pigeon hole for u , po!
Sai-chan! 🕊️❄️🍌🥷🎸
DOMINATION OFFICIAL LIVE!!!!!
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
This song may not be your style because this is more anime style, but please DO NOT GIVE UP. They have other styles as well. The next couple of review should be
DON'T YOU TELL ME - th-cam.com/video/SOj3qXBhiP4/w-d-xo.html - same concert.
HATE? - th-cam.com/video/OvtKRZ9xt3E/w-d-xo.html - Chicago Lollapalooza 2023
You will appreciate the bass from MISA even more. Their stage presence is fantastic in all of their live videos.
I will also add -
I STILL SEEK REVENGE -th-cam.com/video/H0xsEwtKUkQ/w-d-xo.html
I just did Shambles and OMG blown away, video will be up soon
I understand that it's not your cup of tea, but I'll just say this anyway.
When something isn't your style - your ears are only half open and the other half is shut without your realising.
Don't get me wrong, I appreciate your honesty but I think doing reactions is a great way to expand your musical horizon.
Their vocal melody is well...poppy. It's part of their sound.
That's part of where they are different from The Warning.
Band-Maid, I personally think is heavier than The Warning. The Warning have the heavy sound in a more old school style.
Band-Maid is heavy in a completely different way.
I think you'll still find them too poppy even after listening to their heavy songs. You could react to their instrumentals and you might like them better. Also Band-Maid have their unmistakable sound, but not catered to English-speaking audience like the warning is.
It really doesn't matter if Band-Maid is the kind of band you'd normally listen to. I care less about it. But once your ears are more cultured into different style of music, you'd at least appreciate or even grow to embrace the difference.
For something heavier try another all girl Japanese band NEMOPHILA. Start with their song Rise.
I heard that a few times I’ll have to check em out
@JasoDip you won't be sorry. Zen is the screamiest song they have and I like it but Rise is more representative of the sort of music they do.
Maidiacs show up, so you'll do more, and you'll find out. Labels are meaningless with them... barring superlatives, of course ;)
You've seen nothing yet. Live, raw, uncut Dice/Hate from Lollapalooza. Or anything live period
Why do American reactors listen 4 measures of a song and was to pigeon hole the group into a particular genre!!! It drives me crazy.
This band plays everything !!!!!!
This book's cover's not your style ok. But they have their own style, sometimes way heavier than this... Say..."Rinne" "Warning" or others ?
I’ll listen to more, thanks for the suggestions
More REN!
I am promise
You clearly have no style 😂
😂 give me a chance to hear more bud
You sck. Duh! I really like the bass