Welcome to Band-Maid Zack! This is their first ever MV almost a decade ago - they have come a long way since! They are 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. Check out one of their latest official live MV's to see just how far they have come. Try "Don't You Tell ME" live, or "Hate?" live and be amazed at what they can do in front of an audience! Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. The idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
This is Band Maid with training wheels on. Some bands would perhaps be content to stay at this level, because it’s pretty damn good, but Band Maid has progressed so much you won’t believe it! They just released a live video of one of their newest songs called “Hate?” and you should check it out next to see what they’re doing now. Plus they are fantastic live.
"Why have I never seen any shit like this?" Welcome to the club! Most of us were there at one point. Usually with some level of disbelief. It was the start of a ride that's lasted for years and I don't want to get off!
Yeah dude. Band Maid is the real deal musically. Organically formed, they've pushed themselves to new level after level in their ten years. They'd been together maybe for a year tops when this came out. They are an absolutely well oiled machine live and hella fun.
Hate? live is their newest upload, brilliant song and brilliant performance. If you want to just appreciate their skills as musicians then Onset live, From Now On and Without Holding Back MV's, all instrumentals.
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
From Japan You reacted to their first music video in 2014. React to their latest live video, HATE？, released 2 days ago. Miku Kobato, the side guitarist of Red Rose, was unable to play the guitar when the group was formed, and in Thrill, the guitar is used as a decoration. She has now become a symbol of Zemaitis guitars and has a signature guitar, Flappy Pigeon.
This was Band-Maid nine years ago. They were good then, but look at what they've been doing over the last nine years. If you think "Thrill" is good... ...All I can say is that Band-Maid is a talented songwriting machine: drummer, bassist, guitarists, and vocalists are all amazingly skillful. And nine years on the road together has made them into an incredible live act that can pull a set list from over 100 original songs. They now write and produce their own music. Anime producers ask them to write Anime themes like "Shambles". They do awesome instrumentals like "From Now On" and "Onset". Band-Maid blends pop, punk, prog, metal, jazz, funk, and whatever floats their fancy into some clever stuff - they are not just girls in maid outfits; they are a band of musicians' musicians who have you relistening to their tracks just to hear everything going on - and there is a lot going on. Suggested listening: their last two live videos, "Don't You Tell ME" and "HATE?"
You've just done their first .... you may as well do their latest (like everyone else will suggest) "Hate" live. "These Girls Are Sick" haha ... these girls (young women) will be blowing your mind for years to come. 3 years for me an like a lot of us ... this was one that started it all. New Subby from Aust. Enjoy
Band-Maid has pushed themselves to improve as musicians, composers, singers, performers over the years. Watch the latest live videos from their Yokohama arena performance.
BAND-MAID certainly have some Metal influenced songs, they have so many influences, but consider themselves to be Hard Rock. This song was their very first Music Video from years ago, and if it hadn't gone viral, their label was going to drop them. Butthis was 10 years ago. And with 150 songs and counting they have come along way and have something for everyone. Don't like one? Move on to the next. Way back at the beginning, band founder, Miku, didn't even play guitar. Look again. She's not really playing. She had to learn on the fly while in a working band. But with band composer, Kanami's help, she plays well, while singing too, as well as writing most of the lyrics. She can keep up with the others who are some of the best musicians in the world.
You don't realize it yet....but you just heard the best rock band on the planet !!!!!!!! This was their first video from 10 years ago and a total jam.....wait till you hear them now !!!!! PLAY LIVE will rock your world !!!!!
Just so you know, Rock never went away in Japan. I've been to Japan over 60 times and work with them on a daily basis. When you go to a record store (Tower Records) there is a separate section for "Hard Rock/Metal"
You can't go wrong with Band-Maid...and this is the first song that was a hit for them, actually saved them from having their contract cancelled. This is a great song, but they have grown much. Every one of these ladies is extremely talented. It's hard to pin them into a specific genre, they do a great job of blending different rock styles...a great heavy song I think is 'Moratorium' live..or a jazzy/bluesy hard 'Manners', and AC/DCish 'Puzzle', or a hard 80's hairband ish 'Bubble'....they all rock. Great group to react with!
Great reaction! This is a special song for BAND-MAID, when it went viral it saved the band from being dropped by their label. All those comments telling you to check out their latest video for HATE?, to see how far they've come, is pretty good advice. Cheers.
Sugoi! And this was from 10 years ago. You are going to be soooooo happy if you continue to react to BAND-MAID. They mix pop, punk, rock, and metal like no one else. Have seen them twice live and have been blown away. More please! Arigatou! 🤘🤘 #SurrenderLove #ShareHappyLetsDance
Welcome, Zack. 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!
They meld a lot of rock genres together in their songs, it's become their signature - along with bass to lead guitar solos, tempo changes and detailed musicality. They really are a unique rock band.
From one Zack to another, welcome to the Pigeon Hole. As most have told you, this was their first MV from 10 years ago. If you want to get a good idea of how they have advanced over the years, check out "Shambles". Po!
This is the tip of the iceberg for Band Maid and their first music video. Check out their latest 2 videos - Don’t you tell ME and Hate?, both live versions from Yokohama Arena.
🐦 *Zack Reacts* 🐦 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…*
Brother, Band Maid CRUSHES Baby metal, not even close. They just dropped some brand new official live video tracks that will blow your mind. Check out the tune "Hate", my friend it will melt your face off. Massive solos by MISA, the barefoot assassin on bass and The Riff Goddess Kanami. One of the best live songs I have ever heard!
Right, I don't understand why people call Babymetal a band? they don't play instruments, its just a singing dancing group or something. Band Maid a real amazing band where all ladies the highest level complete musicians! For me Band Maid is the best band in the world!!!
Glad you like this one because they only get exponentially better each year. I could list all the songs I love but I'd run out of room. So here's 3 on their YT channel: FROM NOW ON, HATE-Live and DON'T YOU TELL ME-Live. These should hook you in. Awesome is word I reserve for my grandkids and BAND-MAID. Because they are. Peace. 27.3
Theirs a least 20 all female rock bands in Japan with Band-Maid being the best . Thrill is their first MV from 9 years ago and they have come a long way since then ! Band-Maid shines when performing live so i suggest "Play" Official Live or their newest release "Hate" Official Live ! It really doen't matter what song you check out next their all great =) Welcome
There are four female groups that often are mentioned together, the other three are a bit more metal, but anyhow. * BAND-MAID - heavy rock, but can do almost anything. They do fantastic instrumentals. * Lovebites - heavy metal / trash / speed metal / ballads - those girls are skilled. Maybe best band of this type ever. They are classically trained and sometimes mix classical music into their songs. Maybe the only heavy metal band with a ballerina as singer. * Nemophila - now we are talking HEAVY and soft. They have done a couple of fantastic originals. They also love to do (very good) covers of mainly classic rock. These girls are pro. Plays anything, no limits. The most battle seasoned of the four groups. They have one of Japan's most known drummers. Earlier they had most live studio or music movies (that are fantastic) but today they have a bunch of fantastic live movies. They are totally brutal live. Prepare to leave their concerts in awe. * Hanabie - a new group with younger girls. Metal core and prog core. They are fun and they experiment. And they have the cutest deep growler on the planet. Their name is pronounced hanna-bee-eh.
Hi Zack Reacts, thank you for reacting to Band-Maid. Just like you I found Band-Maid thru the Thrill video. I liked Thrill and understood that Band-Maid were a good band. After Thrill I played all their videos in sequence, Real Existence and onwards. Within a week I knew I've struck gold. Three years later I have bought everything they've ever released and travelled to Japan twice to see them live, with another travel to Japan coming up next week. Band-Maid are the master of blending in any style from Punk, Metal, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop and more into their Hardrock base. They are phenomenal instrumentalists all of them, and Saiki the vocalist is the best front woman there is. Saiki is a great singer, any style, she is great. Miku's choruses and rythm guitar work is excellent and creats the Band-Maid sound together with the other maids. Thrill was given to them by the record lablel, written by outside writers. It doesn't matter what Band-Maid song you react to, but I would suggest "alone". "alone" was the first song they recorded that were 100% written by themselves, it was released on their third release "Brand New Maid". Their catalogue consist of more than 120 songs, with 52 videos here on YT you have a lot to choose from.
This is the oldest MV, so please listen to the latest one next. FromNowOn, Shambles, and the just posted HATE? live. These are amazing. Many fans call them the best rock band in the world right now, and once you listen to these songs, you'll understand why.
What till you see them live, try "Play" as a starting introduction to BAND-MAID lives of which there many inc 3 new lives dropped this month from their 3.5+hour 33 song 10th year Anniversary November gig at Yokohama
I'll introduce you to the band of maids, lead singer is psyche, rhythm guitar n vocals is miku aka the pigeon, on bass is the barefoot assassin misa, on drums is akane aka the gorilla, on lead guitar is Konami aka minchu, ull b speaking pigeon in no time po!😊
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! BTW - The Warning & Band Maid are big fans of each other I suggest these Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live), Puzzle (live), Don't You Tell Me (live) & Hate? (live)
Band-Maid call themselves "An impossibly hard rocking maid band." They just finished up their 10th Anniversary Tour, playing in the US, Mexico, Hong Kong & Japan. They have become their own genre. As great as their recordings are ( 8 albums + 1 on the way), they are even better Live. I've seen them 11 times so far, and each okyuji (show) is better than the last one. They don't have a bad song. Maidiacs incoming. They will tell you everything you need to know about Band-Maid. Enjoy the pigeon hole.
You're right, you'll get a bunch of suggestions - and they're all good. See also, Hanabie, Lovebites, Nemophila, Asterism, Gacharic Spin, and many others. It's a wonderful scene!
Glad that you finally found Band-Maid and heard their very first MV "Thrill" released 9 years ago. The five members themselves have been together for 10 years and have well over 120 great songs to their credit. Please play their newest official live release from their November 2023 Yokohama Arena Concert called "Hate?" This song is amazing and shows how far this incredibly talented group of stellar musicians have progressed from their early days. "Hate?" is a hard-hitting song that showcases the reason why many consider Band-Maid as one of the best, if not the best, bands currently playing today. Cheers!
They play! You'll learn quickly that they are among the best musicians in the world. This song no longer represents who they are. The most important thing is that it went viral, and we now have an amazingly rich catalog of diverse songs. Try Blooming, From Now On, or Shambles for a better representation of who they are now.
People are going to give you many suggestions and ALL are very good. My suggestion for you is to do an Official Live Video because that's where the true magic is. 65 years old with 53 yrs of going to concerts and IMO these ladies have no peers. They are the whole package when it comes to Rock music which is something I thought was going extinct. Music has been boring (mostly) for the past 35 years but these ladies lit a fuse in me that will last till the end. From my grandkids to my father (86 years), Band-Maid is their favorite rock band and my favorite band of all time. Welcome to the world of Maidiacs...Po!
Welcome to the pigeon-hole!!!! I found Band-maid around the same time I found The Warning and I got lucky that I could see them within a few months of discovering them! This was the video that saved a Band-Maid! For me, this is not one of their stronger songs, but it holds a special place in the hearts of Madiacs. If this didn’t happen, there wouldn’t be any Band-Maid. You definitely need to see their video for Domination Live! I think it’s the next logical step. But this band is incredible! I am so glad you got around to check them out!
Welcome! Live Band Maid is best Band Maid.... An instrumental? BAND-MAID / From Now On (Official Music Video) th-cam.com/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/w-d-xo.html Something heavy? BAND-MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/w-d-xo.html BAND-MAID - PLAY (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/w-d-xo.html BAND-MAID - Domination (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html BAND-MAID / Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/SOj3qXBhiP4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5_tv4czzMgjNMoz2 Something light? BAND-MAID / Daydreaming (Official Music Video) th-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/w-d-xo.html BAND-MAID / Wonderland (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/w-d-xo.html BAND-MAID / About Us (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/qicgVAxCYV8/w-d-xo.html
Yes, they can play❤ At least Kanami on lead guitar, Misa on base and Akane on drums are masters at their instruments. Then there is the lead vocalist Saiki who is perfect for the Band Maid sound. And the last one Miku?! 🎤🎸🧙♀Well, Miku is Miku: Our little pidgeon 🕊, pure energy, phantastic backing vocals and harmonies with Saiki, sometimes wonderful lead vocals and these days very good on rhythm guitar (she wasn't able to play the guitar in 2013 when she founded the band). Wait until you watched her very special "Omajinai Time" (🪄 magic spell time) during their concerts which they call "Okyūji" (Serving). You will get tons of recommendations for your next song and might have already a long list. As I said before: There is no bad Band Maid song so pick what you like: Special live performances: Freedom (Live), Play (Live) and of course their latest "Don't you telll me" (Live) and "Hate?" Hard rock performances: Moratorium (Live at Zepp), Rinne (MV), Dice (MV), Shambles (MV) Varied songs: Corallium (Live at Shibuya), Influencer (MV) Catchy chorus: Choose me (MV), Alone (MV), Secret my lips (Live) Ballads: Memorable (MV), About Us (MV), Daydreaming (MV) Instrumentals: From now on (MV), Onset (Live) Miku songs: Sayonakidory (also acoustic), Time, Beauty and the Beast (sadly no good video) And finally a great package of two live performances: Mannners/Blackhole (Offial Online Live)
I'm in Tokyo this week, largely inspired by these particular ladies. Some of the most talented instrumentalists you'll find once you get into their newer stuff. And I actual hit the ticket lottery yesterday and will be coming back in May for the "Day of Maid" show
Best band this century IMHO. It's funny because this song is so simple compared to their newer stuff. You should definitely check out Domination LIVE or Hate LIVE. They've always been catchy and fun, but now they're even more intricate and progressive while still maintaining the memorable hooks anyone can sing or hum along to. It's a fine line they've conquered for years now. And also, they do this across dozens of genres of rock. If I can give one piece of advice; never go into a Band-Maid song expecting to know what it sounds like, just expect it to be the best song you've heard that day. 😁 You'll be a Maidiac in no time. Cheers.
Watch their newest release live. This is the video that saved them from being dropped by their label but they are SO much better than this now not to say this is a bad song. Watch HATE? live from Yokahama Arena at the end of last year. You won't regret it. Best rock band on the planet for me.
Welcome to Band Maid. This is far from their best music. It is very early in their career, but it saved their career too. Their record company was going to drop them and they said they wanted to do one song their way and this was it. In a matter of days it got over a million views and the rest is history. Their evolution from this point musically has been amazing, since after this, they were allowed to write their own music. I'd recommend. "Domination" and "Freedom" before moving on to some more recent music such as "Manners" and "Black Hole" and then their most recent release yesterday of "Hate?" this will show you how far they have evolved musically. Don't base this band on this song. It gets way better than this one. Nice to see your reaction to this band. I always wonder why so many start with Band Maid and use this song? There are so many better ones.
This is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. There is much more if you are interested. 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) If you would like more, please leave a reply and I will post it.
Welcome to the world of BAND MAID! You too will become a MAIDIAC like the rest of us. There is a lot to explore and appreciate with this band. They are talented from this first song (that if it had not been for YT they would have been disbanded by their record company and moved to other bands) to their latest songs. Each one is DIFFERENT as they UNLEASH their talent to the world. Here are a few suggestions to check out - BLOOMING - th-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/w-d-xo.html HATE? - th-cam.com/video/OvtKRZ9xt3E/w-d-xo.html DON'T YOU TELL ME - th-cam.com/video/SOj3qXBhiP4/w-d-xo.html and this double feature of the same song (different versions - both are live) CHOOSE ME - Piano version - th-cam.com/video/1z7BVaavLu4/w-d-xo.html&start_radio=1 Rock version live -th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html Stick with us MAIDIACS and we shall bring you up to speed quickly with their history and musical catalogue. All on Spotify by the way.
Zack, Now you need to react to Band Maid's, "Hate?", the official live video, from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in Yokohama this past November. Band Maid has played and toured together intact for those ten years. Almost unheard of in rock and roll. "Hate?" really shows how far they have come and you will love their dueling guitars during the song.
band maid tends to leave you speechless. lol. Welcome to such an awesome pigeon hole to go down. (like the fox hole but band maid style you will get it the more you watch)
This is very nice and cute. But it was a long time ago. They have came much further today. So - there is much more to listen to. This actual song is what saved BAND-MAID. They were not successful and planned to give up. Then this video got viral and they had to continue. So - this video has a special place for BAND-MAID fans. And ... it is actually good also. Personally I listen to it now and then. Today the girls are virtually beasts. Their stage presence is out of this world. They are fun and skilled and write catchy stuff. Although they have some songs that is metal, I would call them rockers, they are mainly doing hard rock. The standard piece to listen to is official live of Domination. That's a rector dream. All fall for it. But they have so much good stuff. The latest is a fantastic "Hate?" video. One of my favorites is a live combo of "Manners" and "Black Hole". Then you learn to appreciate the fantastic bass player MISA (yes all caps). "Black Hole" can be a bit hard to digest though. Needs some listenings before it really gets you. Its complicated. But "Manners" is pure and simple delicious rock.
More of a skate punk and hip hop listener but I do enjoy several of their songs. Recommend sticking to the official live videos. Nothing against the MV's. Just find the live versions to be more enjoyable as they all seem to be having an amazing time on stage. Plus the close ups on the bass solos with the sleight of hand magic just amazes me.
Liking that they can play their instruments........ Mate, Seriously !!!! Check out their latest MV which dropped a few days ago.... "Hate?". It's of their latest EP, and it is live and it shows how far they have progressed as a band....... AND IT IS EPIC!!!!!
I can't add much to the great comments that are already posted here. I'm sure someone mentioned that the girl playing rhythm guitar and second vocalist, the band founder Miku Kobato (small pigeon), did not know how to play guitar at the time that this video was filmed. She was originally the sole lead vocalist in the band but decided that her voice was "too bright" for the music that they wanted to play so they hired vocalist Saiki Atsumi as the final member of the band. Miku has now become a damn good rhythm guitarist thanks to the lessons and advice from the lead guitarist, Kanami Tono. Some song suggestions for you are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, Without Holding Back, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and Don't You Tell Me. Be sure to check out some live videos just to see that they are able to pull off such complex music in a live setting. That will also let you see how Miku has progressed from holding a guitar for looks alone to laying down some awesome rhythm guitar while providing excellent backing vocals. Band-Maid has a catalog of over one hundred great songs. If you are not fond of one song then choose another because it will be different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
Welcome to BAND MAID! As many will and have suggested... Check out the latest release from them *HATE?* Make Sure it's the Live 😀 You'll see the progression of the Maids 10 years later! 🤘😀🤘
Try Hate live Band-Maid members are: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 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, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Cluppo! No, no, no… CLUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 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, 30 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, 28 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!
If you like this one you are just at the beginning of the long and fantastic road. More than 100 songs are in front of you. Enjoy the rid and hold the grip. ;)
The “ton of other shit” by the Maids consists of over 120 songs. You have a wonderfully long journey ahead of you!😊 Suggest also Nemophila (another all female Japanese band) for heavier metal - try recent live versions of Zen and Change the World.
99.9% of Band-Maid songs are all positive, and the .1% that's not was produced by an American....go figure.....but it's in English. That's Band-Maid, they'll throw every genre into one song. NTW- You left out the "funk" genre with MISA's (bass) feature. Stay with these girls Zak, they are for real. I don't do Patreon for political reasons so I can't suggest anything. Doesnt matter because no matter what you pick it's great! ......they're that good.
My subjective opinion is that Band-Maid are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth but, if I was being objective, I'd have to say that Band-Maid are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. I can't be fairer than that. Gotta recommend that you see them as they are now so maybe try either - or both - of the releases they've made in the last week or so, live performances of HATE? and DON'T YOU TELL ME. PS The colour scheme you picked up on was Miku, the band's founder, idea - it is based on the aesthetics of Sumi-e, Japanese ink painting, which only uses black ink on white paper though occasionally with small touches of colour (hence the red and blue roses in the headpieces of the vocalists).
Thank you for nice reaction. I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo) th-cam.com/video/4q5rHaYrKr8/w-d-xo.html "DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV) th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/w-d-xo.html "On set" (Live) th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html "Don't you tell ME" (Live) th-cam.com/video/q7VqI6yas_o/w-d-xo.html
This video is funny, belongs to a time when girls weren't allowed to use their own compositions and it's not a good depiction of the power of this band. Check out the latest live video they uploaded to their official TH-cam channel "Hate?" They set the stage on fire in front of 16,000 fans.😎
Contrarian here: I much prefer this older era of straight-ahead rock songs. Thrill, Dice, The Non-Fiction Days, Freedom (live). Yes they play very well... but recently for me, too much. Japanese rock/metal etc *tends* towards technique/complexity over songs/hooks, IMHO.
Welcome to Band-Maid Zack! This is their first ever MV almost a decade ago - they have come a long way since! They are 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.
Check out one of their latest official live MV's to see just how far they have come. Try "Don't You Tell ME" live, or "Hate?" live and be amazed at what they can do in front of an audience!
Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. The idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
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Nice rundown, Davey!
@@TomClark-Futoura Kawaii Davey had inspiration from some of your posts Tom. He'll be pointing arrows at stuff soon like this --->🙂👋
This is Band Maid with training wheels on. Some bands would perhaps be content to stay at this level, because it’s pretty damn good, but Band Maid has progressed so much you won’t believe it! They just released a live video of one of their newest songs called “Hate?” and you should check it out next to see what they’re doing now. Plus they are fantastic live.
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BAND-MAID "HATE" OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO FROM YOKOHAMA ARENA JUST DROPPED YESTERDAY! ITS A KICK IN THE BALLS!!!❤
"Why have I never seen any shit like this?" Welcome to the club! Most of us were there at one point. Usually with some level of disbelief. It was the start of a ride that's lasted for years and I don't want to get off!
Yeah dude. Band Maid is the real deal musically. Organically formed, they've pushed themselves to new level after level in their ten years. They'd been together maybe for a year tops when this came out. They are an absolutely well oiled machine live and hella fun.
Hate? live is their newest upload, brilliant song and brilliant performance. If you want to just appreciate their skills as musicians then Onset live, From Now On and Without Holding Back MV's, all instrumentals.
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band.
Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane.
Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar.
Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience.
MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls.
Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
Haven't heard "little engine" for Miki yet 😂 like that new phrase about our little poison ❤
@@skrrytch I think it sums up her ambition and determination nicely.
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You reacted to their first music video in 2014. React to their latest live video, HATE？, released 2 days ago. Miku Kobato, the side guitarist of Red Rose, was unable to play the guitar when the group was formed, and in Thrill, the guitar is used as a decoration. She has now become a symbol of Zemaitis guitars and has a signature guitar, Flappy Pigeon.
This was Band-Maid nine years ago. They were good then, but look at what they've been doing over the last nine years. If you think "Thrill" is good...
...All I can say is that Band-Maid is a talented songwriting machine: drummer, bassist, guitarists, and vocalists are all amazingly skillful. And nine years on the road together has made them into an incredible live act that can pull a set list from over 100 original songs. They now write and produce their own music. Anime producers ask them to write Anime themes like "Shambles". They do awesome instrumentals like "From Now On" and "Onset".
Band-Maid blends pop, punk, prog, metal, jazz, funk, and whatever floats their fancy into some clever stuff - they are not just girls in maid outfits; they are a band of musicians' musicians who have you relistening to their tracks just to hear everything going on - and there is a lot going on.
Suggested listening: their last two live videos, "Don't You Tell ME" and "HATE?"
You've just done their first .... you may as well do their latest (like everyone else will suggest) "Hate" live.
"These Girls Are Sick" haha ... these girls (young women) will be blowing your mind for years to come.
3 years for me an like a lot of us ... this was one that started it all.
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Us maidiacs know that look when we see it, its down the pigeon hole for u, enjoy the ride po!
As others have said check out Hate live from Yokohama last November. You will be doing yourself a great favour. probably the best band on the planet.
Band-Maid has pushed themselves to improve as musicians, composers, singers, performers over the years. Watch the latest live videos from their Yokohama arena performance.
BAND-MAID certainly have some Metal influenced songs, they have so many influences, but consider themselves to be Hard Rock. This song was their very first Music Video from years ago, and if it hadn't gone viral, their label was going to drop them. Butthis was 10 years ago. And with 150 songs and counting they have come along way and have something for everyone. Don't like one? Move on to the next. Way back at the beginning, band founder, Miku, didn't even play guitar. Look again. She's not really playing. She had to learn on the fly while in a working band. But with band composer, Kanami's help, she plays well, while singing too, as well as writing most of the lyrics. She can keep up with the others who are some of the best musicians in the world.
You don't realize it yet....but you just heard the best rock band on the planet !!!!!!!! This was their first video from 10 years ago and a total
jam.....wait till you hear them now !!!!! PLAY LIVE will rock your world !!!!!
Dude! Band Maid is the real deal! Check out their live stuff that's where they really shine. Keep Rocking!!!👍🏼✌🏻🤟🏼
Just so you know, Rock never went away in Japan. I've been to Japan over 60 times and work with them on a daily basis. When you go to a record store (Tower Records) there is a separate section for "Hard Rock/Metal"
You can't go wrong with Band-Maid...and this is the first song that was a hit for them, actually saved them from having their contract cancelled. This is a great song, but they have grown much. Every one of these ladies is extremely talented. It's hard to pin them into a specific genre, they do a great job of blending different rock styles...a great heavy song I think is 'Moratorium' live..or a jazzy/bluesy hard 'Manners', and AC/DCish 'Puzzle', or a hard 80's hairband ish 'Bubble'....they all rock. Great group to react with!
They have just released their latest live video called 'Hate?!' just two days ago, including an epic battle between lead guitar and bass. Must view!
Great reaction! This is a special song for BAND-MAID, when it went viral it saved the band from being dropped by their label. All those comments telling you to check out their latest video for HATE?, to see how far they've come, is pretty good advice. Cheers.
Sugoi! And this was from 10 years ago. You are going to be soooooo happy if you continue to react to BAND-MAID. They mix pop, punk, rock, and metal like no one else. Have seen them twice live and have been blown away. More please!
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Welcome, Zack. 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!
They meld a lot of rock genres together in their songs, it's become their signature - along with bass to lead guitar solos, tempo changes and detailed musicality. They really are a unique rock band.
From one Zack to another, welcome to the Pigeon Hole. As most have told you, this was their first MV from 10 years ago. If you want to get a good idea of how they have advanced over the years, check out "Shambles". Po!
you should watch their latest video "Hate?"
I second this, this is an awesome video and should be the first one reactors start with i think.
This is the tip of the iceberg for Band Maid and their first music video. Check out their latest 2 videos - Don’t you tell ME and Hate?, both live versions from Yokohama Arena.
🐦 *Zack Reacts* 🐦
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…*
Thrill is a cool song, and an important one for the band. That said, don't stop here. You're not going to believe how good they are now.
Brother, Band Maid CRUSHES Baby metal, not even close. They just dropped some brand new official live video tracks that will blow your mind. Check out the tune "Hate", my friend it will melt your face off. Massive solos by MISA, the barefoot assassin on bass and The Riff Goddess Kanami. One of the best live songs I have ever heard!
Right, I don't understand why people call Babymetal a band? they don't play instruments, its just a singing dancing group or something. Band Maid a real amazing band where all ladies the highest level complete musicians! For me Band Maid is the best band in the world!!!
You'll also hear a bit of punk and even jazz, in some of their songs.
Glad you like this one because they only get exponentially better each year. I could list all the songs I love but I'd run out of room. So here's 3 on their YT channel: FROM NOW ON, HATE-Live and DON'T YOU TELL ME-Live. These should hook you in. Awesome is word I reserve for my grandkids and BAND-MAID. Because they are. Peace. 27.3
Theirs a least 20 all female rock bands in Japan with Band-Maid being the best . Thrill is their first MV from 9 years ago and they have come a long way since then ! Band-Maid shines when performing live so i suggest "Play" Official Live or their newest release "Hate" Official Live ! It really doen't matter what song you check out next their all great =) Welcome
There are four female groups that often are mentioned together, the other three are a bit more metal, but anyhow.
* BAND-MAID - heavy rock, but can do almost anything. They do fantastic instrumentals.
* Lovebites - heavy metal / trash / speed metal / ballads - those girls are skilled. Maybe best band of this type ever. They are classically trained and sometimes mix classical music into their songs. Maybe the only heavy metal band with a ballerina as singer.
* Nemophila - now we are talking HEAVY and soft. They have done a couple of fantastic originals. They also love to do (very good) covers of mainly classic rock. These girls are pro. Plays anything, no limits. The most battle seasoned of the four groups. They have one of Japan's most known drummers. Earlier they had most live studio or music movies (that are fantastic) but today they have a bunch of fantastic live movies. They are totally brutal live. Prepare to leave their concerts in awe.
* Hanabie - a new group with younger girls. Metal core and prog core. They are fun and they experiment. And they have the cutest deep growler on the planet. Their name is pronounced hanna-bee-eh.
We all love early BAND-MAID and we lust new BAND-MAID
Hi Zack Reacts, thank you for reacting to Band-Maid. Just like you I found Band-Maid thru the Thrill video. I liked Thrill and understood that Band-Maid were a good band. After Thrill I played all their videos in sequence, Real Existence and onwards. Within a week I knew I've struck gold. Three years later I have bought everything they've ever released and travelled to Japan twice to see them live, with another travel to Japan coming up next week. Band-Maid are the master of blending in any style from Punk, Metal, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop and more into their Hardrock base. They are phenomenal instrumentalists all of them, and Saiki the vocalist is the best front woman there is. Saiki is a great singer, any style, she is great. Miku's choruses and rythm guitar work is excellent and creats the Band-Maid sound together with the other maids. Thrill was given to them by the record lablel, written by outside writers.
It doesn't matter what Band-Maid song you react to, but I would suggest "alone". "alone" was the first song they recorded that were 100% written by themselves, it was released on their third release "Brand New Maid". Their catalogue consist of more than 120 songs, with 52 videos here on YT you have a lot to choose from.
This is the oldest MV, so please listen to the latest one next.
FromNowOn, Shambles, and the just posted HATE? live. These are amazing.
Many fans call them the best rock band in the world right now, and once you listen to these songs, you'll understand why.
What till you see them live, try "Play" as a starting introduction to BAND-MAID lives of which there many inc 3 new lives dropped this month from their 3.5+hour 33 song 10th year Anniversary November gig at Yokohama
I'll introduce you to the band of maids, lead singer is psyche, rhythm guitar n vocals is miku aka the pigeon, on bass is the barefoot assassin misa, on drums is akane aka the gorilla, on lead guitar is Konami aka minchu, ull b speaking pigeon in no time po!😊
Saiki not Psyche, Kanami not Konami.
@@terrancejordan7484 thank for the correction, I spell it psyche so ppl can pronounce her name correctly
Welcome 🙏
Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world.
Band maid is hard rock...❤❤❤
Next you can see how far they have come with their last video Shambles. They also the live video for Hate?.
remember when rock was fun?... yeah u did for a minute there :)
Keeping rock alive!
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! BTW - The Warning & Band Maid are big fans of each other
I suggest these Band Maid songs: Dice, Manners, Bubble, Blooming, No God (live), Puzzle (live), Don't You Tell Me (live) & Hate? (live)
Band-Maid call themselves "An impossibly hard rocking maid band." They just finished up their 10th Anniversary Tour, playing in the US, Mexico, Hong Kong & Japan. They have become their own genre. As great as their recordings are ( 8 albums + 1 on the way), they are even better Live. I've seen them 11 times so far, and each okyuji (show) is better than the last one. They don't have a bad song. Maidiacs incoming. They will tell you everything you need to know about Band-Maid. Enjoy the pigeon hole.
"They have become their own genre"
Best Hard Rock Band Today.
Live.
From the Feb 14 2020 concert, live.
Freedom. Awesome drum solo by akane. She's smiling the whole time.
Domination.
You're right, you'll get a bunch of suggestions - and they're all good.
See also, Hanabie, Lovebites, Nemophila, Asterism, Gacharic Spin, and many others. It's a wonderful scene!
Glad that you finally found Band-Maid and heard their very first MV "Thrill" released 9 years ago. The five members themselves have been together for 10 years and have well over 120 great songs to their credit. Please play their newest official live release from their November 2023 Yokohama Arena Concert called "Hate?" This song is amazing and shows how far this incredibly talented group of stellar musicians have progressed from their early days. "Hate?" is a hard-hitting song that showcases the reason why many consider Band-Maid as one of the best, if not the best, bands currently playing today. Cheers!
Surprised you didn’t know them.
HomeFree are my guys, but BandMaid are my girls!
🤘🏼👩🏻🤘🏼
They play! You'll learn quickly that they are among the best musicians in the world. This song no longer represents who they are. The most important thing is that it went viral, and we now have an amazingly rich catalog of diverse songs. Try Blooming, From Now On, or Shambles for a better representation of who they are now.
The tip of a glorious unrivalled iceberg, po!
People are going to give you many suggestions and ALL are very good. My suggestion for you is to do an Official Live Video because that's where the true magic is. 65 years old with 53 yrs of going to concerts and IMO these ladies have no peers. They are the whole package when it comes to Rock music which is something I thought was going extinct. Music has been boring (mostly) for the past 35 years but these ladies lit a fuse in me that will last till the end. From my grandkids to my father (86 years), Band-Maid is their favorite rock band and my favorite band of all time. Welcome to the world of Maidiacs...Po!
Welcome to the pigeon-hole!!!! I found Band-maid around the same time I found The Warning and I got lucky that I could see them within a few months of discovering them! This was the video that saved a Band-Maid! For me, this is not one of their stronger songs, but it holds a special place in the hearts of Madiacs. If this didn’t happen, there wouldn’t be any Band-Maid. You definitely need to see their video for Domination Live! I think it’s the next logical step. But this band is incredible! I am so glad you got around to check them out!
Welcome! Live Band Maid is best Band Maid....
An instrumental?
BAND-MAID / From Now On (Official Music Video) th-cam.com/video/a6ZSvmnkS00/w-d-xo.html
Something heavy?
BAND-MAID / REAL EXISTENCE (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/w-d-xo.html
BAND-MAID - PLAY (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/3LxX_t4vg7U/w-d-xo.html
BAND-MAID - Domination (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/w-d-xo.html
BAND-MAID / Don't you tell ME (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/SOj3qXBhiP4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5_tv4czzMgjNMoz2
Something light?
BAND-MAID / Daydreaming (Official Music Video) th-cam.com/video/RCaeUkrItyY/w-d-xo.html
BAND-MAID / Wonderland (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/x4hxLeHbqZo/w-d-xo.html
BAND-MAID / About Us (Official Live Video) th-cam.com/video/qicgVAxCYV8/w-d-xo.html
Yes, they can play❤ At least Kanami on lead guitar, Misa on base and Akane on drums are masters at their instruments. Then there is the lead vocalist Saiki who is perfect for the Band Maid sound. And the last one Miku?! 🎤🎸🧙♀Well, Miku is Miku: Our little pidgeon 🕊, pure energy, phantastic backing vocals and harmonies with Saiki, sometimes wonderful lead vocals and these days very good on rhythm guitar (she wasn't able to play the guitar in 2013 when she founded the band). Wait until you watched her very special "Omajinai Time" (🪄 magic spell time) during their concerts which they call "Okyūji" (Serving).
You will get tons of recommendations for your next song and might have already a long list. As I said before: There is no bad Band Maid song so pick what you like:
Special live performances: Freedom (Live), Play (Live) and of course their latest "Don't you telll me" (Live) and "Hate?"
Hard rock performances: Moratorium (Live at Zepp), Rinne (MV), Dice (MV), Shambles (MV)
Varied songs: Corallium (Live at Shibuya), Influencer (MV)
Catchy chorus: Choose me (MV), Alone (MV), Secret my lips (Live)
Ballads: Memorable (MV), About Us (MV), Daydreaming (MV)
Instrumentals: From now on (MV), Onset (Live)
Miku songs: Sayonakidory (also acoustic), Time, Beauty and the Beast (sadly no good video)
And finally a great package of two live performances: Mannners/Blackhole (Offial Online Live)
I'm in Tokyo this week, largely inspired by these particular ladies. Some of the most talented instrumentalists you'll find once you get into their newer stuff. And I actual hit the ticket lottery yesterday and will be coming back in May for the "Day of Maid" show
I’ll be at Zepp Haneda on 10 May. Flying in from Australia.
Band-maid and The Warning are the best two bands of this century.
And are friends!
This song broke the ice for them...a legendary MV! They've come a long way since!
Best band this century IMHO. It's funny because this song is so simple compared to their newer stuff. You should definitely check out Domination LIVE or Hate LIVE. They've always been catchy and fun, but now they're even more intricate and progressive while still maintaining the memorable hooks anyone can sing or hum along to. It's a fine line they've conquered for years now. And also, they do this across dozens of genres of rock. If I can give one piece of advice; never go into a Band-Maid song expecting to know what it sounds like, just expect it to be the best song you've heard that day. 😁 You'll be a Maidiac in no time. Cheers.
They are some of the best musicians out there. Check out some of their live videos they just released a few from their recent concert
This was BAND-MAID’s first album. You ain’t seen not yet. Now you have to see a live performance. DOMINATION, from 2020, is a great place to start.
I'm glad you don't hate BAND-MAID.....oh WAIT do "HATE?' yes yes do "HATE?" Great reaction!!!!!🕊🍌🍻☕🚂- - -⚾
Watch their newest release live. This is the video that saved them from being dropped by their label but they are SO much better than this now not to say this is a bad song. Watch HATE? live from Yokahama Arena at the end of last year. You won't regret it. Best rock band on the planet for me.
Welcome to Band Maid. This is far from their best music. It is very early in their career, but it saved their career too. Their record company was going to drop them and they said they wanted to do one song their way and this was it. In a matter of days it got over a million views and the rest is history. Their evolution from this point musically has been amazing, since after this, they were allowed to write their own music. I'd recommend. "Domination" and "Freedom" before moving on to some more recent music such as "Manners" and "Black Hole" and then their most recent release yesterday of "Hate?" this will show you how far they have evolved musically. Don't base this band on this song. It gets way better than this one. Nice to see your reaction to this band. I always wonder why so many start with Band Maid and use this song? There are so many better ones.
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
the best rock/metal scene in the world today is in Japan and is largely female , Band Maid , Lovebites , Nemophila and many other incredible bands
Wow, a new master is in the house,
This is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. There is much more if you are interested.
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)
If you would like more, please leave a reply and I will post it.
Welcome to the world of BAND MAID! You too will become a MAIDIAC like the rest of us. There is a lot to explore and appreciate with this band. They are talented from this first song (that if it had not been for YT they would have been disbanded by their record company and moved to other bands) to their latest songs. Each one is DIFFERENT as they UNLEASH their talent to the world.
Here are a few suggestions to check out -
BLOOMING - th-cam.com/video/uUt_JBMocKM/w-d-xo.html
HATE? - th-cam.com/video/OvtKRZ9xt3E/w-d-xo.html
DON'T YOU TELL ME - th-cam.com/video/SOj3qXBhiP4/w-d-xo.html
and this double feature of the same song (different versions - both are live)
CHOOSE ME -
Piano version - th-cam.com/video/1z7BVaavLu4/w-d-xo.html&start_radio=1
Rock version live -th-cam.com/video/HcqitbXgigU/w-d-xo.html
Stick with us MAIDIACS and we shall bring you up to speed quickly with their history and musical catalogue. All on Spotify by the way.
Zack, Now you need to react to Band Maid's, "Hate?", the official live video, from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in Yokohama this past November. Band Maid has played and toured together intact for those ten years. Almost unheard of in rock and roll. "Hate?" really shows how far they have come and you will love their dueling guitars during the song.
Best Prog Hard Rock Band on the Planet ! Bar none .... 😁
Welcome to the Maidiacs, Zack
This is their first video, now do their latest one; HATE? Official Live
band maid tends to leave you speechless. lol. Welcome to such an awesome pigeon hole to go down. (like the fox hole but band maid style you will get it the more you watch)
Hi Zack,
welcome to the world of Band-Maid.
See ya with the next one.
BOY!..can they PLAY!🤯😉
This is very nice and cute. But it was a long time ago. They have came much further today. So - there is much more to listen to.
This actual song is what saved BAND-MAID. They were not successful and planned to give up. Then this video got viral and they had to continue.
So - this video has a special place for BAND-MAID fans. And ... it is actually good also. Personally I listen to it now and then.
Today the girls are virtually beasts. Their stage presence is out of this world. They are fun and skilled and write catchy stuff.
Although they have some songs that is metal, I would call them rockers, they are mainly doing hard rock.
The standard piece to listen to is official live of Domination. That's a rector dream. All fall for it. But they have so much good stuff. The latest is a fantastic "Hate?" video.
One of my favorites is a live combo of "Manners" and "Black Hole". Then you learn to appreciate the fantastic bass player MISA (yes all caps).
"Black Hole" can be a bit hard to digest though. Needs some listenings before it really gets you. Its complicated. But "Manners" is pure and simple delicious rock.
Band Maid is great. You'll notice a lot of crossover likes from TWA when u react to Band Maid.
More of a skate punk and hip hop listener but I do enjoy several of their songs. Recommend sticking to the official live videos. Nothing against the MV's. Just find the live versions to be more enjoyable as they all seem to be having an amazing time on stage. Plus the close ups on the bass solos with the sleight of hand magic just amazes me.
Liking that they can play their instruments........ Mate, Seriously !!!! Check out their latest MV which dropped a few days ago.... "Hate?". It's of their latest EP, and it is live and it shows how far they have progressed as a band....... AND IT IS EPIC!!!!!
Wait till you hear other songs...Prepare yourself....Im 58 heard & seen most of the best these women beat them all...Maidiacs Unite!!!
I can't add much to the great comments that are already posted here. I'm sure someone mentioned that the girl playing rhythm guitar and second vocalist, the band founder Miku Kobato (small pigeon), did not know how to play guitar at the time that this video was filmed. She was originally the sole lead vocalist in the band but decided that her voice was "too bright" for the music that they wanted to play so they hired vocalist Saiki Atsumi as the final member of the band. Miku has now become a damn good rhythm guitarist thanks to the lessons and advice from the lead guitarist, Kanami Tono.
Some song suggestions for you are Moratorium, No God, Rinne, Onset, From Now On, Without Holding Back, About Us, Play, Why Why Why, and Don't You Tell Me. Be sure to check out some live videos just to see that they are able to pull off such complex music in a live setting. That will also let you see how Miku has progressed from holding a guitar for looks alone to laying down some awesome rhythm guitar while providing excellent backing vocals. Band-Maid has a catalog of over one hundred great songs. If you are not fond of one song then choose another because it will be different than the one before it and the next one to follow. Have fun with it!
Welcome to BAND MAID!
As many will and have suggested...
Check out the latest release from them *HATE?*
Make Sure it's the Live 😀
You'll see the progression of the Maids 10 years later!
🤘😀🤘
Try Hate live
Band-Maid members are:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 27 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, 29 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR Spokes Pigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Cluppo! No, no, no… CLUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 29 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, 30 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, 28 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!
If you like this one you are just at the beginning of the long and fantastic road. More than 100 songs are in front of you. Enjoy the rid and hold the grip. ;)
Japanese metal/rock❤.
They are best live check out there latest show 'Hate"
This is ten years ago now they are way better
Check they last live Hate? You will enjoy it 😉
The “ton of other shit” by the Maids consists of over 120 songs. You have a wonderfully long journey ahead of you!😊
Suggest also Nemophila (another all female Japanese band) for heavier metal - try recent live versions of Zen and Change the World.
99.9% of Band-Maid songs are all positive, and the .1% that's not was produced by an American....go figure.....but it's in English.
That's Band-Maid, they'll throw every genre into one song. NTW- You left out the "funk" genre with MISA's (bass) feature.
Stay with these girls Zak, they are for real. I don't do Patreon for political reasons so I can't suggest anything. Doesnt matter because no matter what you pick it's great! ......they're that good.
🤘🤘🤘🤘🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🔥🔥🔥🔥
THIS IS REAL ..NO BABYMETAL HERE ITS REAL DEAL ❤❤❤❤❤
My subjective opinion is that Band-Maid are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth but, if I was being objective, I'd have to say that Band-Maid are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. I can't be fairer than that. Gotta recommend that you see them as they are now so maybe try either - or both - of the releases they've made in the last week or so, live performances of HATE? and DON'T YOU TELL ME. PS The colour scheme you picked up on was Miku, the band's founder, idea - it is based on the aesthetics of Sumi-e, Japanese ink painting, which only uses black ink on white paper though occasionally with small touches of colour (hence the red and blue roses in the headpieces of the vocalists).
Band Maid is the best 🇯🇵 rock band 🤘, i recomended check No God, bass solo its sick !
Hate its a good song to, its the last live oficial video.
This was a make or break song for these ladies. The label was ready to dump them
Thank you for nice reaction.
I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo)
th-cam.com/video/4q5rHaYrKr8/w-d-xo.html
"DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV)
th-cam.com/video/ZpAYnVJX9CY/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/wKZbzcUdY1g/w-d-xo.html
"On set" (Live)
th-cam.com/video/mVrN-j_Uc0U/w-d-xo.html
"Don't you tell ME" (Live)
th-cam.com/video/q7VqI6yas_o/w-d-xo.html
Thrill is the gateway drug. You haven't seen ANYTHING YET!
This video is funny, belongs to a time when girls weren't allowed to use their own compositions and it's not a good depiction of the power of this band.
Check out the latest live video they uploaded to their official TH-cam channel "Hate?" They set the stage on fire in front of 16,000 fans.😎
They don’t sound anything like this song , so don’t expect to hear or see them looking like this or sounding like this on all their other songs
You ain't seen nothing yet. Keep going...
Contrarian here: I much prefer this older era of straight-ahead rock songs. Thrill, Dice, The Non-Fiction Days, Freedom (live). Yes they play very well... but recently for me, too much. Japanese rock/metal etc *tends* towards technique/complexity over songs/hooks, IMHO.