I’m 59 and have seen all the legends- Uli Yngwie Schenker Iommi Priest Maiden Gary Moore Then I stumbled onto a 15 minute back and forth shred fest between Midori and Miyako! I have been hooked ever since. Please watch their Concerts on TH-cam and tell me how they play at this pace for nearly 2 hours!!! They are 5 virtuoso’s in the same band🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁 If you watch their guitarist’s, your mind won’t believe what your eyes are seeing! Their drummer is phenomenal. Lovebites- They didn’t invent Heavy Metal… They Just Perfected It 🤘😎
It's a bit sad they go for classic heavy pastishes. They do it very well, but I'd really like see them break the mould and to something that sounded only like them, something new.
More Lovebites, the best metal band today. I think since 2020 to today. Concert of the 2020, 2021 and 2023 with new bassist. there should be more support for talented artists.
There are around 600 active all female pop, punk, rock and metal bands in Japan. That is 600 female drummers, 600 female bass players and probably around 1000 plus female guitarists. In the UK I am hard pushed to think of 6, let alone 600 active all female bands playing at the highest level. The future of rock and roll is safe in the hands of the Japanese.
Hey Wolf, let me explain the VOCAL thing. Asami is a SINGER, not a vocalist. She has an R&B, Soul background and that is NOT the typical resume of Metal vocalists. She can actually SING as opposed to screaming or demonsing(Opeth is the best at being able to do both). Asami can actually sing and her style works with the music because it's almost a contrast to what they play. I FREAKIN LOVE THIS BAND because I get it! And you will too.
Lovebites does all styles of metal. So no matter what style you prefer, they have songs to cover it. You can't judge Lovebites by listening to one or two songs. You would need to listen to a dozen or more songs, to understand what Lovebites can do.
For me at first Asami (the vocalist) was a little strange, but after, with time and listening to another songs she grows on me and now I love her vocals.
Asami is still the weak link of the band. She is not a bad singer, but she just MUCH better suited for Jazz/Blues like she used to do. I feel that she is too often straining and singing out of her comfort range. I believe if Lovebites had a more naturally metal/rock singer, they would be way more popular.
@@randomman4938 Each Band has its own style ;) How strange is your accent when speaking japanese...in a dress, on heels, in front of 1000 ppl? ;) They just started their international career, give them 2-3 years. At least it`s better than the 20th Sabaton/Nightwish/Epica clone.
@@randomman4938 I've watched several vocal coaches react to Asami's vocals and not a single one of them ever said she sounded or looked strained. They all said pretty much the exact opposite in fact. To be frank, I don't think you have any idea what you're talking about.
Do they deserve the Hype? The Band is 6 years old, has 4 studio albums , 3 Live DVD's plus 2 EP's totaling over 60 tracks of original songs and covers. They play as perfect a Metal Product as most have Ever heard and that Metal seems too encompass Power,Thrash,Speed,Shred,Prog so well that fans from many genres gravitate towards them. Then you throw in the Japanese way of Contrasting the bands looks or imagery from their music and there you have it. They are a Literal Metal Amusement Park with rides and attractions for All.
Re. culture--hard to make generalizations, but know that there are some 600+ all-female or female-led rock, metal and punk bands in Japan. And the level of technicality is downright scary. Few people here will ever know about most of these bands, which is sad, because, well, you know... the music scene here is pretty flat.
I actually did some Googling when editing this video and yes, I see there is a surprisingly large all female band situation going on over there. I'll need to dive into it one day when I have some time. ✊🤘
I was skeptical at first, and I tried to resist their charms, but to no avail. I think LOVEBITES are masking some of the best Metal these days. Familiar, yet fresh, each song gets better upon repeated listening. These songs are also squarely in the Thrash domain: RAISE SOME HELL, Dimebag would approve of the pinch harmonic-based riffs - th-cam.com/video/zamSQD0JUFk/w-d-xo.html BREAK THE WALL, sounds like SLAYER + Gary Moore - th-cam.com/video/5Pc0XK0lNmU/w-d-xo.html ASAMI was an R&B singer before joining LOVEBITES; they do amazing ballads, too.
Or to slightly adapt the chorus of Agent Steel's song "Agents of Steel": MASTERS OF METAL, ANGELS OF STEEL (repeated four times) This fast-paced song would also fit their style perfectly!
Glad you gave Lovebites a chance. People calling them a 'power metal' band is a real disservice. These ladies Love to play FAST, so they are more Thrash than Power Metal. But Asami's voice is quite high naturally - probably because she is only 4'10". So when they come to the chorus her high voice can sound like Power Metal vocals. At every concert Asami will yell "We are Lovebites, and we play Heavy Metaaal! Power, Thrash, Punk, Prog, Ballads - their Metal 'genre' is 'Lovebites'. Judgement Day - th-cam.com/video/m3uGjp-P7DI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for checking them out again and a double shot no less. Lemmy would be proud of the ladies on the Stand And Deliver performance! I love everything about them, being a power / thrash metal fan my whole life. I've seen the Big 4, Maiden, Priest, Ozzy, Motorhead and none of them make me feel the way Lovebites does. Are they gorgeous, sure but their talent is OFF THE F CHARTS and that is what appeals to me most. Nevemind best Japanese female metal band, one of the best metal bands period. That's what great about music, it's subjective and we can like or dislike whatever we want, and don't have to agree. 🙂 If you would consider another song by them, check out Break The Wall live 2020...Slayer / Testament influences. 🤘
@WolfKain If you read more about the band (kudos for doing so), you'll learn that Asami has an R&B background. Never singing in a metal band before Lovebites. At 4' 10", she has a booming voice. Some of their proggier / slower songs really showcase that. They can do multiple genres and do them very well! 🤘
it's okay if you have a very common stereotype in music. but we talk about a Japanese band here. so we have to act like we are in a foreign place that is not our territory at all. Japanese people really loves to combine and mix everything into something new. they loves to make a unique things, for example, Babymetal - combine Kawai(cute) with metal, Wagakki - combine cultural instrument with metal. tbh, Lovebites is not that weird compared to the other unusual combination. for them (staff and members), combining Asami's voice with metal is the same like combining kawai/cute with metal. the most important things for them is the appearance and skills, not whether people will like it or not. so we better appreciate it, no need to make it our taste or not because people usually just don't care about what's the reactor's taste. as long as the reactor did a reaction to it, the fans will always come and watch, doesn't matter the reactor like it or not. also, telling people it's our taste or not is very unnecessary. people are coming to watch a reaction and opinion, not to watch someone looking for the best music based on their taste. thank you for the reaction.
Try these 4 just to give you a sense of how versatile they are "Scream for me" "Dancing with the devil" "Edge of the world" and "We the united" these last two can be found as one video and shows great crowd interaction and a super end to a 2 hour concert. 🤘🐺
I remember you when I was looking at the reactions on Joe Satriani. Welcome to the world of Lovebites, the world of beautiful ballads, heavy, power, speed, thrash metal.
So glad to see your Lovebites entry and to hear about the X-Japan on the way... the culture you mention also lead to excellent musical education for so many that the Rock and Metal scene is now thriving in Japan, so would love to see you dive deeper - Crystal Lake, Nemophila, Band Maid, Maximum The Hormone, literally dozens more with top notch skills, and half of them all female groups.
It took a few listens to various songs by Lovebites but then I came to like the vocals. I hope she stays and I hope to see them live one day. While the power metal sound is thrashy or blackened at times, the vocals don't seem to fit, but surely, that's their idea- to put the listener off balance. Add the fact that Asami is poised and trained, I think its a winner
They do cover a wide range of styles, with (at least from what I've heard of them, and in my personal opinion) their 2 biggest wheelhouses being Power and Thrash. Some are more clearly one or the other, some are a blend of both, and then some are completely different.
Pleased to see you liked them! :) I appreciate that you went with "Set the World on Fire" (instead of "Holy War") and picking "Stand and Deliver" instead of "Judgement Day" (which I had suggested) obviously wasn't a bad decision, either. While it might be their least "typical" song music-wise (especially on the new album), the videoclip shows them in a way you don't see them on stage. Thus with just two songs, you covered them live and as they sound on their studio albums, old and new bassist, stage outfit and casual wear, looking serious and having a lot of fun! (They have, of course, also fun on stage.) Somewhat ironically, you so far didn't cover their Power Metal side. Not that I think they should be marketed as a Power Metal band, because they play nearly each and every "old school" metal style. I'm still waiting for their first Doom Metal song, though. Parts of the heaviest song on their new album, "Dissonance", actually reminded me (and also some other fans) of Death (the band) - not Asami's vocals, of course (but she co-wrote the song)! Looks like my prediction of a 4-digit view count within less than 24 hours was also accurate. :) In the context of female metal musicians, I'd like to mention that the very first metal album I bought way back in 1984 was "Dancin' on the Edge" by Lita Ford, and even though none of them played on the level that Lovebites do, I think the two - to my knowledge - first all-female Thrash Metal bands Ice Age from Sweden who started in 1987 and Meanstreak from the US (your wife reacted to their song "Roadkill" on the channel of Kel'n'Rich) deserve to be mentioned here as well as Phantom Blue, who were a lot softer, but featured two shredders on guitar, who showed their skills at least on their eponymous debut (which came out in 1989), though to a far lesser extent than I would have wished. As someone whose favourite subgenre is Thrash Metal, I had hoped they'd get heavier, write longer, more complex songs and show off more of their guitar skills, but they went into another direction and eventually disbanded. With Lovebites, I've finally found a band which takes the best of what I liked about "old school" metal in the eighties to the next level.
56yo metal musician, and die hard Priest fan. Lovebites IS my favorite metal group. Rage for Order era Queensryche may be the epoch for me for 80s metal...but these ladies restarted my rusted metal heart. Battle Against Damnation, best metal ep!! Live performances that equal or destroy pretty much any current metal band.
I will only "disagree" on one part, that Asami is a "weak" vocalist compared to the rest of the band's skill level. Anything Bruce Dickinson can do, she can, but not every song really lets her reach out and shine. "Judgement Day" from the new album is a good one, as are most of their balladic stuff. Empty Daydream, Epilogue, Frozen Serenade are some examples that Asami gets to "do more".
Wolf.. dude.. didn't expect to see you solo! Take your time with Asami.. roll with her. Her background is r'n'b, and classical but she's brought it into the metal realm with relish. You will love her, and you need to know that they're power metal at the core but there is more to them than that, so go wide with them.. From these tracks go to something like "Swan Song" and "Edge of the World" to diverge from these, and in addition to these songs take in a little "Dissonance" to get their place now. Yep this is the new bassist.. Fami. She's a smiley sweetheart.
Great reaction. Thank you for de-genre-ing Lovebites. Of a 60 track catalogue there are very few songs that are similar to the rest. Because the departed founder wanted to put together a band that respected the NWOBHM that happened at exactly “my time” (my early 20’s) they tended to sound, quite deliberately, like Iron Maiden. But not all the time and only in one track was the choice deliberate. I was fortunate to be absent from the rock scene when grunting and animal noises became prominent in metal. Nobody will ever convince me that imitating a Neanderthal is singing. Not when you’ve heard Rob Halford, Bon Scott, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate and Ronnie James Dio live. So for many younger than me, Asami’s vocals “don’t fit”. But as a vocalist of such tiny stature her range is incredible, her ability to sustain notes and with power defies appearances. And “Stand and Deliver” is a clear example, in comparison to “Set the World on Fire” of how she *must* have worked on her vocal technique during the hiatus (either that or hormonal changes due to childbirth…or both). Her voice is grittier, dirtier, and on Judgement Day, fans worry that she might damage her voice singing some of the songs live. I doubt that, she’s a professional. And as a front person, only Freddie Mercury and a handful of others can control a crowd with a gesture the way she can. Tonight I see them live, in Tokyo, after a 7000 mile flight from the U.K. That tells you how much I respect them. PS, good luck finding me a country song I’d like.
@@WolfKain that’s an interesting piece. It reminds me very much of the Cranberries. But I think it’s stretching the boundaries to call it “country”. By “Country” I meant (and assumed you meant) the traditional stuff. Modern interpretations can vary so widely that we’re into the “genre” label that metal fans (myself not included) think is a prerequisite to to deciding if they like something…the theme of your introduction. Nice try though.
@@WolfKain As you have pointed out musical opinions are subjective. As one who didn't care for Country, changed my mind when I played in a country band for a couple of years playing Alabama to Patty Loveless to Willie Nelson etc etc I was shocked to find I actually enjoyed it. As to the tune linked you're being facetious Right? Here is a much better example for something different and with 349 million views it would appear a lot of listeners agree. th-cam.com/video/B9FzVhw8_bY/w-d-xo.html
@@alekhidell country is like any other musical genre, it's not static. Like Metal it has a lot of variety. If you ask me do I liked the stereotypical country about my dog dying, then I'm with you 100% 🤣 but I would say the same thing about metal 🤷🏼♂️
I believe you are suffering from flat hearing. Asami has great transition in her vocal range. It takes emence strength and power to belt at this range. She is opera worthy, much less in metal she is killing it.
For me...The only thing Babymetal was good for was introducing me to Lovebites. Then the life changing event took over my live. I haven’t cared about band since Led Zeppelin disbanded. Now I must listen to Lovebites daily.
WOWIE, YOU SOUND SUPERDUPER COOL DUDE. I LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE SOOOOO NICE TO BABYMETAL AND GIVE THEM FULL CREDIT FOR HELPING YOU FIND LOVEBITES. I'LL BET LOVEBITES THINKS THE WORLD OF YOU FOR BEING SOOOOOOOOO COOL.
Hello from France: These are not 5 female musicians... Because these are five women, we would give them credibility like: "Come on, it's not too bad for girls"...? These are 5 talented musicians! All genres combined. 4 albums (+ 3 EP), around 60 tracks and not a false note! What consistency in excellence! I'm not sure many bands who have become famous in the past can say the same... But not only the Lovebites, the Wolfpack can bite too... 🤣🤣🤣 [Ce ne sont pas 5 femmes musiciennes... Parce que ce sont cinq femmes on leur accorderait de la crédibilité du genre : "Allez, va c'est pas trop mal pour des filles"...? Ce sont 5 musiciens de talent ! Tous genres confondus. 4 albums (+ 3 EP), 60 morceaux environ et pas une fausse note ! Quelle régularité dans l'excellence ! Je ne suis pas sûr que beaucoup de groupes devenus célèbres dans le passé puissent en dire autant ... Mais pas seules les Lovebites, le Wolfpack peut mordre aussi...]
Together with Nightwish they are the best metal band at the moment for me! Insane skills of all members!!! The new album is freaking awesome! You have to check out the title song "Judgement day", the song is phänomenal 🤘
"Set The World On Fire" is a great song … but in my opinion it is only their fourth or fifth best thrash song. Also, I agree with your experience with Asami's vocals. I also found her vocals a bit underwhelming at first, but as time has passed, I've really come to appreciate and enjoy her vocal style. Today, I couldn't even imagine Lovebites with a different vocalist. But for me, even if I hadn't changed my view about Asami's vocals, the elite musicianship on display is more than enough for me to be adore this band. I genuinely think a case could be made that they are the most musically talented hard music band on the planet.
In the first place, Lovebites is not a power metal band, my argument is that the words power metal is bogus, these ladies are heavy metal plain and simple with hints of thrash, prog, hard rock. Knowing the genre that you like Lovebites is definitely not for you and I understand that. Too many male chauvinists are still having issues with female metal bands that are far more explosive than the bands they are so used to. You are so wrong to assume that we are all the same, I am not picky but I will say there is way too much garbage out there i would not even listen to
I agree. Some of his comments were cringe worthy. US musicians are so used to listening to the "One trick Pony" bands. Therefore, they figure, if you hear a couple of songs from a band then you know what they are all about. That might be true for 99% of bands, but not LOVEBITES. That's why they have no Peer. There is no way you could possibly listen to their song one or two or three times and hear all that's inside the song. It's too complex and your brain can't process it. (That's just a fact of science or something I made up.) That's the main reason people don't like some of their songs because they really haven't heard them yet. If one keeps listening, they realize "This is the Truth".
@Eyeosphere00 fans get so touchy when you don't go crazy lol, I actually like them a lot. Was impressed on day one and the vocalist is growing on me. But I don't have to say she's the best singer ever to enjoy this band, folks need to chill.
@@WolfKain We are a very cool Fanbase, only a few bad apples that throw a bad light on us.. Sadly they are always present. Please don't let them put you off, Lovebites deserves better than them.. best wishes
I had the same feeling as you the first time i saw one of their videos. I liked everything except from the vocals. Actually i said "i won't give them a second chance" just because i can't stand this Japanese vibrato style, belting etc. But everything changed when months later the video "When Destinies Align" appeared out of a sudden in front of me. They wowed me so much that i started listening to their older staff and i can say i am more impressed than ever. And Asami's voice started growing in me and i am not annoyed at all now. I even started believing that the band without her would be cut in half. All of them are top-notch artists.
Bots hahaha, yeah I'm a special AI metal Bot that loves to bite.😂 BTW Asami's vocal sounds great and these girls are fire and with skills second to none. Thanks for the fun reaction.
This band has no Peer. What I like about LOVEBITES besides their music being pleasing to my ear is, they don't try and to fit into someone else's definition of what they should be and sound like. They compose and play the music they like, and they are incredibly good at it. They are proud to be women and they will dress the way they want. They don't "Growl" like some suggest🙄🙄. I hear many times people aren't comfortable because of how hard they play but they don't "Look" the part. Too bad. It is about time someone stopped assimilating to the "genre" and started to play interesting vs boring repetitious music. Their style of music has a complex development vs the typical "Sugar High" music the Music Industry has addicted most people to. I understand that many people like to eat at Boston Market, but some of us like our food seasoned. 🤘🤘
3 to 4% metal artist worldwide, but concentrated in Japan, it's several times higher. It's a requirement to play an instrument while going to school as a child in Japan.
You know what, I didn't think of that! In editing I googled to fact check my claim, and realized there were a TON of female bands over there. TH-cam makes it seem like there are only 3 lol. If you don't look for them you'll never know they exist!
@@ramair3judge since your have so much experience with these bands, let me ask you a question that I was pondering. Do you think them singing in English changes their sound? I'm not a singer, but I would think singing in a non native language would make it more difficult. Perhaps that it why she sounds better in later recordings as she practices? Do you notice this with other bands🤔
@@WolfKain I'm not an expert, but you're right. it definitely has some impact on their sound (singing/song writing) . They speak about it in this interview among other things . This is from 2018 th-cam.com/video/7F3A3QKYNvI/w-d-xo.html
@@WolfKain I prefer their native language. It does change the sound. It is also difficult to get the same meaning of the lyrics and match the syllables from the native language. Especially if the song wasn't written in English in the first place. Lovebites has always been a English focused band lyrically, but Asami's accent is or was quite thick, making it difficult to understand at times. She has improved her pronunciation significantly though, even from their last album. The only other Japanese band I know that has made decision to more English vs native is Bridear. They signed with a western based label like Lovebites has based in the UK, but also has a base in the US. They are now writing lyrics in English from the start and Kimi is getting quite good singing and speaking in English. Neither band has toured the US as of yet. Kimi did mention in an interview they were exploring the idea for possibly this year. Both bands have been to the EU/UK. Bridear has a new video being released today, Saturday, called Eyes of Doubt.
Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy, ...], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture], JUPITER [My Enemy], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], JILUKA [Lluvia], HANABIE [We Love Sweets], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], and many many more...
If you would like a little variety from what they normally play, check out Dancing With The Devil written by Midori. It is a fun bluesy rocker. I think what some people don’t like about Lovebites is you can’t sing along to their songs. I understand about every 5th word maybe. I don’t understand what she is singing, but I love the way she is singing it 🎤🤘
Another new songs MV Judgement Day, Dissonance (Album audio) and cover song Pain Killer (Judas Priest).. Next TOP J-Rock/Metal Bands NEMOPHILA(all Female) - new songs Rise, Seize The Fate, Revive, Dissension, Raitei.. BAND-MAID(all female) - live songs Freedom, Domination, Real Existence, Thrill, Dice, Influebcer, On Set, From Now On.. HANABIE(all female) - songs We Love Sweets, NEET GAME, Pardon Me.. TRIDENT-JAPAN(all female)- songs Voltage, No Regret.. ASTERISM(female guitarist)- songs Dawn, Rising Moon, Church, Blaze, Gunfire...
I recommend some songs from the last album. "Judgment Day" it has music video. And 2 heaviest songs from them, "Dissonance" a heavy thrash song, and "Soldier Stands Solitarily" a heavy power metal song, but there arent a music video for those 2.
Thanks for reacting to amazing Lovebites. I realized about what you consider bots but I’m pretty sure most of them definitely are not. In my case is similar, I have redacted several templates of texts that I use depending on the reactor, and especially when they are reacting for the very first time to Lovebites. It saves me time and effort for writing my comments. Of course I make some changes depending on the situation; for example, I might change my recommendations depending whether the reactor is a man or a woman, or if the reactor likes a specific genre of metal, or depending on what videos the reactor has already watched, etc. Some fans write long texts in their comments (mostly for first time reactors); can you imagine how hard it would be to write those texts from scratch? Yes, these women deserve the hype. I discovered Lovebites about three years ago and I’m still in awe. I purchased the Blue-Rays of the concerts “Daughters of the dawn”, “Five of a kind”, “Heavy metal never dies”, and the DVD of their presentation at Wacken Open Air, Germany, that is included in the Electric Pentagram CD. Quiet expensive (including shipping to Mexico City) but definitely worth every penny (Amazon Japan delivery service was excellent).
stick with them. asamis voice will grow on you. I remember that you like symphonic metal (nightwish). so let me recommend lovebites "a frozen serenade" live tokyo 2021 and swan song (with the chopin intro) live tokyo 2020 to you to see another side of them. they are so much more than just a very good power metal band.
You have the right to have your opinion, but I laughed about you comment about Asami not having strong enough voice. Exactly this is what peoole usually say she has. Even vocal coaches. They lift her very strong voice. 😃 some dont like her tone and such though
I think the best they've done is "Judgement Day". The Ultimate in EPIC. Heavy Richie Blackmore and Rainbow vibes at times, as if Iron Maiden and Rainbow had a kid.... and guitar solos that just don't end.
This band flipping rips! When I first encountered them, Asami's vocals were a sticking point for me. But I've come to realize that they're irreplaceable and the capstone that binds them all together. Lovebites went from being a band that I couldn't see myself rocking every day to the band that dominates my daily playlist.
I don't actually think they're bots, Lovebites has a very dedicated TH-cam fanbase. By coincidence, the two tracks that you chose here were more on the thrashy side, but actually they play a mix of genres that has shifted focus a bit recently. "Power metal" used to be not really accurate for their first two albums, it was more like NWOBHM (and very consciously and intentionally so) with forays into power metal and thrash and even hard rock, with Iron Maiden being a very strong influence at first, also Metallica and, yes, also Helloween. Starting with their third album and especially with their current fourth album, they have become a more typical power metal band (typical with regard to the style, not with regard to quality: they are crème de la crème as far as quality). The thrash element is still kind of there, but the NWOBHM is almost gone; on the new album there's one song that still fits that category (Wicked Witch, which sounds a lot like Iron Maiden), one track is glam metal (My Orion), two are very thrashy (Stand And Deliver and Dissonance), two are thrash/power hybrids (We Are The Resurrection / Soldier Stands Solitarily), one is a power/symph metal hybrid (Judgement Day), the other three are classic power metal (The Spirit Lives On / Victim Of Time / Lost In The Garden). They have become notably heavier and faster too, especially on the last EP and on the new album. Reaction tip/request: If you want a sore neck from headbanging, listen to Soldier Stands Solitarily, the fastest song they have ever done and one of their heaviest and best. th-cam.com/video/xeebNdFtLqM/w-d-xo.html I think more individualism is possible in Japan than you give the country credit for. Of all East Asian countries, it is the most westernized in substance if maybe not in veneer, although it is more rules- and process-oriented (like Germany) rather than results-oriented (like China or the US). In China, Korea and Vietnam, for example, extended families/clans still play a very large role, whereas in Japan it is mostly the nuclear family plus grandparents, which is not so very different from America or Europe. There is immense pressure to succeed, but the career in which you try to succeed is not prescribed by society. Entertainers are much admired and even idolized these days (this used to be different in pre-1857 Japan, entertainers were on a low rung in the old caste system), and standing out has almost become a requirement because there is much competition. Also, for some reason that I have not quite understood myself, while globally there are still few women playing metal (but the number is growing!), there's been a wave of all-female Japanese metal bands in the past 15 years, perhaps because labels think they sell well, which would encourage new bands to form and try their luck, or alternatively, once there's one band that young women can identify with, that can serve as the spark that sets off the fire.
What's funny is I like to fact check myself when I'm editing, and I found a bunch of these newish all female Japanese bands and it does seem to be a very positive trend. I was surprised 👏✊🤘
@@ChadTheDragonLord Still works for me... (Germany). But here's a link to the clip from their listening party: th-cam.com/video/jeL6FHQ01V4/w-d-xo.html
@@WolfKain What they all have in common is fantastic musicianship, due to the, let's say, ambitious Japanese education system where musical education starts early (the Lovebites guitarists, for example, started to learn playing the piano at 2 and 3 years old, respectively). With regard to genre, many of the new all-female bands have a fairly typical sound: melodic metal on a basis of classic and power metal, and often singing that is relatively weak and above all poppy, plus poppy vocal melodies, which is their greatest drawback IMO. Lovebites and a few other bands really stick out here: Lovebites for example are fully westernized in both music and singing, and Asami is everything but weak. Other J-metal bands as a rule sound more "Japanese" in their melodies (hard to describe, but the more J-metal you listen to, the more you'll know what I mean), and the ladies' voices often have a cute-ish, girl-ish timbre to them that I don't quite dig. But the instrumental music is always a feast to listen to. Other bands that stand out from the female J-metal standard are Unlucky Morpheus (a mixed band, only two female members, they're a bit like a Japanese version of Tarja-era Nightwish, only faster and heavier, but they do have the Gothic look and themes and a lead singer whose vibrato takes some serious getting used to but if you manage that, it is kind of cool, plus they have the best violinist in rock), Hanabie (a curious mixture of J-pop and deathcore with lyrics that are critical of Japanese society, which is really rare in Japan), Ark Royal (a fairly small and unknown band, but a little more raw in their sound and with a versatile singer who actually has some occasional Floorisms [occasional growls and operatic singing]), Mardelas (who have a fairly commercial power metal-ish sound but a strong singer who does not sound cute; the singer is the only woman in the band), and Asterism (who are mostly an instrumental band, with just very occasional singing, but with an incredible female shredder who is only 20 years old or so, and superb (male) bassist and drummer).
Excellent reaction Mr. Wolf. I believe the percentages are slightly different in J-metal ;-) Of course you must continue down the Lovebites rabbithole, but please also take a look at: Aldious, Fate Gear, Bridear, Mary's Blood, Nemophila, Hagane, Doll$box et al for more high power metal/rock For oure high energy and fun(but not metal) you should check out Gacharic Spin (their spin off is Doll$box mentioned above) For "mixed teams" to do the cultural thing, you must check out Asterism, Mardelas, Yousei Teikoku, Unlucky Morpheus and many more...
IMO the style of her singing depends on the song, for me "Holy War, Epilogue, Edge Of The World, Judgement Day" are better vocal. Also their new track "Dissonance" sounds more powerfull with angry vocal thing.
I too, took awhile to warm up to Asami's vocals. But now I love her and she is always improving (as is the rest of the band). They cover the gamut of heavy metal, minus the growls.
Ooo I was wondering when you would eventually get to Lovebites! They have so many amazing songs you can't go wrong. For you I would recommend some of their thrashier songs. So how about Dissonance off their newest album
Thanks for checking them out again!! As a thrash/power metal fan im biased but i do think their compositions together with their technical skills, make them a top tier band for my taste!! One power metal song i think you would enjoy is straight from the brand new album released a couple weeks ago Soldier Stands Solitarily - th-cam.com/video/qec5cQ3tu4s/w-d-xo.html 🤘😊 This video has the ladies in it, taken from a livestream on release day!!
Great reaction! lovebites is great. I mainly like them cause of their technical prowess, they are incredible at their instruments! btw If you like me are also a fan of Death metal/deathcore and "extreme" metal in general I definitely suggest you to check out Deviloof and Jiluka. (the 2 heaviest japanese metal bands i know) 🤟🔥
There's no hype, is recognition of great, GREAT musicians. Maybe by now, you know the answer to your own question (if not, then listen to their entire discography).
I do. It has also owned my eyes to the whole female music scene. To a Westerner one would think there are only 3 big female bands over there. That is clearly not the case ✊🤘
I will put it out there you are my last reactor, primarily I realised there is no need for them! I made my mind up about this band long before anyone even heard of them.
I think you misunderstand why Reaction channels are popular, they aren't there to formulate your opinion, they exist to share the novelty of someone hearing or seeing something for the first time. Good or bad, it's meant to be fun, so don't take it too seriously ❤️✊🤘
@@WolfKain Because of Reaction channels I have discovered sooo much incredible music that I would otherwise never known about.....including Lovebites!!🤘
I think it’s not bots; just rabid members of the Wolfpack who have their cut-and-paste comments ready to launch at the next reactor. You should check out NEMOPHILA, too. They dropped a new video yesterday. That’s a good a place to start as any. Do a BAND-MAID reaction and you will get thousands of new viewers. For some of their heavier sounds, try RINNE, and WARNING. For their more progressive sounds, try NO GOD (live) and SENSE. To understand why people are flying to Japan to see the perform live, watch the pre-pandemic live videos of PLAY, DOMINATION, and FREEDOM.
The vocals sounds better in the last one because Asami train A LOT after Miho left the band, and she delivered with her vocals, thats why Asami is de MVP of the new album
Go listen to the Live studio version of these two songs : "Inspire" and "Scream For Me". React to those two songs. I'm interested in what you would think.
Hi, my friend Wolf, and hi to all the friends of the Channel. Totally agree with your words at the beginning; almost in any genre you can find something you like. And I'm not just talking about metal subgenres, I'm talking ALMOST all music. No one can deny Michael Jackson, the king of pop, was a genius. Not only for his innovations, but for knowing how to surround himself with great musicians at certain times (and here I return to hard rock/metal) because the collaborations of Steve Stevens on Dirty Diana, Eddie Van Halen on Beat It, Slash on Give in to me, or Carlos Santana on Whatever Happens, in addition to take on their tours the great woman guitarist Orianthi, eminently rocker. You also have to surrender to the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Vivaldi, Tchaikosky, etc. etc. There are also geniuses in rap, like Eminem. Or in flamenco, like Paco de Lucía. Now will explain the ALMOST. Reggaeton. I can't stand it, I don't like it at all. I adore, I love my Latin American brothers, but they were wrong when they created that music. Fortunately, another large part of them are also the best audience at metal concerts. And I'm already with the japanese ladies from Lovebites. I didn't know this band, so these are the first two songs I listen to. For me, the japanese metal scene has two stages. The first one clearly marked by the band Loudness, they have recorded 32 studio albums. Something incredible! with their best period between 1983 and 1999 within the purest heavy metal The second stage is marked by the more recent band Light Bringer, which plays wonderful symphonic metal. Maybe these Lovebites ladies mark a third stage. They will have to be followed closely. As soon as the first song started, I notice a huge reminiscence of the Testament sound. Think there's a lot of the Testament sound, except for the chorus part. But the riffs and those rises and falls of the guitar are pure Testament, IMO. The drums also sound like Testament to me. The guitar solos are very good in their style, they have technique, but I think they abuse taping, which is generally very cold, and the bendings, which gives guitar a sound with more feeling, like a human voice, are missing. The second song seems to me more power metal than the first, and the guitars are more heartfelt, with the use of tremolo. Here I lose the essence of Testament. I think a mix of both songs would be perfect. So come on ladies!!!, I hope you'll be my third japanese stage. Something that has always caught my attention is the coldness of the japanese public, with only a few applause. But I think it's something cultural, because they do the same in any country in the world where you find them, which is ALL because they travel a lot. Phileas Fogg is a simple amateur compared to any japanese. They look like robots. That gives much more value to the metal bands that come out of there, because metal needs strength. A force that, in general, the japanese public lacks. You just have to watch any concert of historical bands in the famous Budokan Hall. They have always been like this. And.... that's all folks!! As always, big hug from Spain.
I used to watch a lot of MMA, and back in the day there was a Japanese organization called Pride; when they held fights there you could hear a pin drop. At first it was off-putting, but later when I would watch fights in the US, and the crowd starts to boo, I get pissed and miss the respect of the Japanese crowd lol. As with all thing, balance is key 😆✊🤘
Fun fact : If you like Light Bringer I think you would be happy to to know that their keyboard player Mao collaborated many times with Lovebites. He co-composed ( sorry don't know if that is even a word , not native English speaker 😁) many of their songs along with other members of Lovebites.
@@WolfKain I agree with you that balance is almost always best. But now imagine.... that you are with your Symphonic Black Metal band playing in the same place where these girls have played. You give it your all on stage with your band, you are full of adrenaline, sweat runs through your body because you are leaving your soul on stage, you know that the band has played perfectly, you can't ask for more, it was a brilliant, epic concert. The last beat of the drums sounds and, suddenly, you hear among the public...plas plas plas plas.... you even hear a needle fall to the ground. What would go through your mind? I would rather listen...Megadeth, Megadeth aguante Megadeth!!! That public has not even asked for an encore!!!
@@taz2491 Thanks!!! I really like Light Bringer but I didn't know that fact. Well yes, I am happy about that collaboration, which I didn't know about. One more reason to start listening to more Lovebites music. I hope they are, as I said, my third stage in Japanese metal. And also sorry but my English, because it is not my native language either. Greetings from Spain.
@@carlos.buenrock.acercandoa4531 You know what, I think the balance we speak of is respect. You don't have to be silent to be respectful. When I see Maiden in Central and South America, the crowds there are some of the loudest most appreciative crowds I've ever seen. In Miami the crowd just stood there like a log. At least they didn't boo 😆
I've seen all of your Babymetal reaction videos, I really like them. I found Lovebites three years ago and I forgot about Babymetal because Lovebites is far superior, it's pure heavy metal and the best! I hope you enjoy this fabulous band that will soon conquer the world. Greetings from Japan! 🤘⚡
Thank you for reacting to lovebites again. Please keep up the good work LOVEBITES. Asami (Vo) was originally an R&B and soul singer. She had never listened to metal music at all, which, according to her, was "music from another dimension. To learn more about Asami's original singing ability in R&B and soul, please see below. LOVEBITES / "Judgement Day [MUSIC VIDEO]"(New Album) LOVEBITES "Swan Song Chopin Intro" live with lyrics LOVEBITES"Glory to theWorld" [Music Video] LOVEBITES "A Frozen Serenade'' 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics 3E songs ("Edge of the World," "Empty Daydream," and "EPILOGUE"+"Don't Bite The Dust" all live). At LOVEBITES, you can listen to a wide range of metal genres. It also confirms the wide range of compositions, lyrics, arrangements, and Asami's singing ability.
if you want power metal from these ladies i suggest “when destiny align” or “glory to the world” from the old albums and “judgement day” from the new album as starters
Musically this group is pure fire. The vocals amazing as they are just doesn't do it for me. Yet the music is sooooo good you just bang your head and enjoy lol!
You're like most western barbarian reactors with the need to slot the Japanese bands into a genre. First they are highly skilled EDUCATED musicians. They don't lock themselves into genres. Go with it or go away.
I’m 59 and have seen all the legends-
Uli
Yngwie
Schenker
Iommi
Priest
Maiden
Gary Moore
Then I stumbled onto a 15 minute back and forth shred fest between Midori and Miyako!
I have been hooked ever since.
Please watch their Concerts on TH-cam and tell me how they play at this pace for nearly 2 hours!!!
They are 5 virtuoso’s in the same band🎤🎸🎸🎸🥁
If you watch their guitarist’s, your mind won’t believe what your eyes are seeing!
Their drummer is phenomenal.
Lovebites-
They didn’t invent Heavy Metal…
They Just Perfected It 🤘😎
They definitely deserve the hype. Lovebites are a great band made up of extremely skilled musicians.
It's a bit sad they go for classic heavy pastishes. They do it very well, but I'd really like see them break the mould and to something that sounded only like them, something new.
Midori and Miyako are one of the best guitar duo's in Metal today! 🤟
Yes, and Nempohila's Saki and Hazuki is another duo of the same level.
@@rolandkarlsson7072 I like Saki's playing since Mary's Blood, awesome band!
More Lovebites, the best metal band today. I think since 2020 to today. Concert of the 2020, 2021 and 2023 with new bassist. there should be more support for talented artists.
There are around 600 active all female pop, punk, rock and metal bands in Japan. That is 600 female drummers, 600 female bass players and probably around 1000 plus female guitarists. In the UK I am hard pushed to think of 6, let alone 600 active all female bands playing at the highest level. The future of rock and roll is safe in the hands of the Japanese.
Hey Wolf, let me explain the VOCAL thing. Asami is a SINGER, not a vocalist. She has an R&B, Soul background and that is NOT the typical resume of Metal vocalists. She can actually SING as opposed to screaming or demonsing(Opeth is the best at being able to do both).
Asami can actually sing and her style works with the music because it's almost a contrast to what they play. I FREAKIN LOVE THIS BAND because I get it! And you will too.
Lovebites does all styles of metal. So no matter what style you prefer, they have songs to cover it. You can't judge Lovebites by listening to one or two songs. You would need to listen to a dozen or more songs, to understand what Lovebites can do.
For me at first Asami (the vocalist) was a little strange, but after, with time and listening to another songs she grows on me and now I love her vocals.
Pra mim também foi assim, no início eu estranhei os vocais dela. Agora eu amo.
@@juniorcaveirametal é nois!
Asami is still the weak link of the band. She is not a bad singer, but she just MUCH better suited for Jazz/Blues like she used to do. I feel that she is too often straining and singing out of her comfort range. I believe if Lovebites had a more naturally metal/rock singer, they would be way more popular.
@@randomman4938 Each Band has its own style ;) How strange is your accent when speaking japanese...in a dress, on heels, in front of 1000 ppl? ;)
They just started their international career, give them 2-3 years. At least it`s better than the 20th Sabaton/Nightwish/Epica clone.
@@randomman4938 I've watched several vocal coaches react to Asami's vocals and not a single one of them ever said she sounded or looked strained. They all said pretty much the exact opposite in fact. To be frank, I don't think you have any idea what you're talking about.
Do they deserve the Hype? The Band is 6 years old, has 4 studio albums , 3 Live DVD's plus 2 EP's totaling over 60 tracks of original songs and covers. They play as perfect a Metal Product as most have Ever heard and that Metal seems too encompass Power,Thrash,Speed,Shred,Prog so well that fans from many genres gravitate towards them. Then you throw in the Japanese way of Contrasting the bands looks or imagery from their music and there you have it. They are a Literal Metal Amusement Park with rides and attractions for All.
I'm another one who was initially put off by Asami's voice, but now she's one of my favourite vocalists haha.
Re. culture--hard to make generalizations, but know that there are some 600+ all-female or female-led rock, metal and punk bands in Japan. And the level of technicality is downright scary. Few people here will ever know about most of these bands, which is sad, because, well, you know... the music scene here is pretty flat.
I actually did some Googling when editing this video and yes, I see there is a surprisingly large all female band situation going on over there. I'll need to dive into it one day when I have some time. ✊🤘
I was skeptical at first, and I tried to resist their charms, but to no avail. I think LOVEBITES are masking some of the best Metal these days. Familiar, yet fresh, each song gets better upon repeated listening.
These songs are also squarely in the Thrash domain:
RAISE SOME HELL, Dimebag would approve of the pinch harmonic-based riffs - th-cam.com/video/zamSQD0JUFk/w-d-xo.html
BREAK THE WALL, sounds like SLAYER + Gary Moore - th-cam.com/video/5Pc0XK0lNmU/w-d-xo.html
ASAMI was an R&B singer before joining LOVEBITES; they do amazing ballads, too.
As someone who never gave Japanese metal a chance...I can only express how much I've completely fallen for Lovebites, there Incredible 🐺
They definitely deserve the hype, and then some. They are the Goddesses of Heavy Metal. 🤘🏻🐺
Or to slightly adapt the chorus of Agent Steel's song "Agents of Steel": MASTERS OF METAL, ANGELS OF STEEL (repeated four times) This fast-paced song would also fit their style perfectly!
Glad you gave Lovebites a chance. People calling them a 'power metal' band is a real disservice. These ladies Love to play FAST, so they are more Thrash than Power Metal. But Asami's voice is quite high naturally - probably because she is only 4'10". So when they come to the chorus her high voice can sound like Power Metal vocals. At every concert Asami will yell "We are Lovebites, and we play Heavy Metaaal! Power, Thrash, Punk, Prog, Ballads - their Metal 'genre' is 'Lovebites'. Judgement Day - th-cam.com/video/m3uGjp-P7DI/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for checking them out again and a double shot no less. Lemmy would be proud of the ladies on the Stand And Deliver performance! I love everything about them, being a power / thrash metal fan my whole life. I've seen the Big 4, Maiden, Priest, Ozzy, Motorhead and none of them make me feel the way Lovebites does. Are they gorgeous, sure but their talent is OFF THE F CHARTS and that is what appeals to me most. Nevemind best Japanese female metal band, one of the best metal bands period. That's what great about music, it's subjective and we can like or dislike whatever we want, and don't have to agree. 🙂
If you would consider another song by them, check out Break The Wall live 2020...Slayer / Testament influences. 🤘
I'm a fan. I like that they have a little something for everyone. That's no easy feat ❤️ ✊🤘
@WolfKain If you read more about the band (kudos for doing so), you'll learn that Asami has an R&B background. Never singing in a metal band before Lovebites. At 4' 10", she has a booming voice. Some of their proggier / slower songs really showcase that. They can do multiple genres and do them very well! 🤘
it's okay if you have a very common stereotype in music.
but we talk about a Japanese band here.
so we have to act like we are in a foreign place that is not our territory at all.
Japanese people really loves to combine and mix everything into something new.
they loves to make a unique things, for example, Babymetal - combine Kawai(cute) with metal, Wagakki - combine cultural instrument with metal.
tbh, Lovebites is not that weird compared to the other unusual combination.
for them (staff and members), combining Asami's voice with metal is the same like combining kawai/cute with metal.
the most important things for them is the appearance and skills, not whether people will like it or not.
so we better appreciate it, no need to make it our taste or not because people usually just don't care about what's the reactor's taste.
as long as the reactor did a reaction to it, the fans will always come and watch, doesn't matter the reactor like it or not.
also, telling people it's our taste or not is very unnecessary.
people are coming to watch a reaction and opinion, not to watch someone looking for the best music based on their taste.
thank you for the reaction.
Try these 4 just to give you a sense of how versatile they are
"Scream for me"
"Dancing with the devil"
"Edge of the world" and "We the united" these last two can be found as one video and shows great crowd interaction and a super end to a 2 hour concert. 🤘🐺
I remember you when I was looking at the reactions on Joe Satriani. Welcome to the world of Lovebites, the world of beautiful ballads, heavy, power, speed, thrash metal.
So glad to see your Lovebites entry and to hear about the X-Japan on the way... the culture you mention also lead to excellent musical education for so many that the Rock and Metal scene is now thriving in Japan, so would love to see you dive deeper - Crystal Lake, Nemophila, Band Maid, Maximum The Hormone, literally dozens more with top notch skills, and half of them all female groups.
It took a few listens to various songs by Lovebites but then I came to like the vocals. I hope she stays and I hope to see them live one day. While the power metal sound is thrashy or blackened at times, the vocals don't seem to fit, but surely, that's their idea- to put the listener off balance. Add the fact that Asami is poised and trained, I think its a winner
They do cover a wide range of styles, with (at least from what I've heard of them, and in my personal opinion) their 2 biggest wheelhouses being Power and Thrash. Some are more clearly one or the other, some are a blend of both, and then some are completely different.
They deserve the hype and at least 1 million YT followers!! 🐺🤘🏻
Best métal band ever and best twin guitars ever. If these young women don't deserve the hype no one does!
Pleased to see you liked them! :) I appreciate that you went with "Set the World on Fire" (instead of "Holy War") and picking "Stand and Deliver" instead of "Judgement Day" (which I had suggested) obviously wasn't a bad decision, either. While it might be their least "typical" song music-wise (especially on the new album), the videoclip shows them in a way you don't see them on stage. Thus with just two songs, you covered them live and as they sound on their studio albums, old and new bassist, stage outfit and casual wear, looking serious and having a lot of fun! (They have, of course, also fun on stage.) Somewhat ironically, you so far didn't cover their Power Metal side. Not that I think they should be marketed as a Power Metal band, because they play nearly each and every "old school" metal style. I'm still waiting for their first Doom Metal song, though. Parts of the heaviest song on their new album, "Dissonance", actually reminded me (and also some other fans) of Death (the band) - not Asami's vocals, of course (but she co-wrote the song)! Looks like my prediction of a 4-digit view count within less than 24 hours was also accurate. :)
In the context of female metal musicians, I'd like to mention that the very first metal album I bought way back in 1984 was "Dancin' on the Edge" by Lita Ford, and even though none of them played on the level that Lovebites do, I think the two - to my knowledge - first all-female Thrash Metal bands Ice Age from Sweden who started in 1987 and Meanstreak from the US (your wife reacted to their song "Roadkill" on the channel of Kel'n'Rich) deserve to be mentioned here as well as Phantom Blue, who were a lot softer, but featured two shredders on guitar, who showed their skills at least on their eponymous debut (which came out in 1989), though to a far lesser extent than I would have wished. As someone whose favourite subgenre is Thrash Metal, I had hoped they'd get heavier, write longer, more complex songs and show off more of their guitar skills, but they went into another direction and eventually disbanded. With Lovebites, I've finally found a band which takes the best of what I liked about "old school" metal in the eighties to the next level.
56yo metal musician, and die hard Priest fan. Lovebites IS my favorite metal group. Rage for Order era Queensryche may be the epoch for me for 80s metal...but these ladies restarted my rusted metal heart. Battle Against Damnation, best metal ep!! Live performances that equal or destroy pretty much any current metal band.
I remember you and Sistah's moving reaction to Nightwish "Ghost Love Score". I am so happy you have discovered Lovebites.
Check the live version of Swan Song with Chopin intro by Lovebites
I will only "disagree" on one part, that Asami is a "weak" vocalist compared to the rest of the band's skill level. Anything Bruce Dickinson can do, she can, but not every song really lets her reach out and shine. "Judgement Day" from the new album is a good one, as are most of their balladic stuff. Empty Daydream, Epilogue, Frozen Serenade are some examples that Asami gets to "do more".
Wolf.. dude.. didn't expect to see you solo! Take your time with Asami.. roll with her. Her background is r'n'b, and classical but she's brought it into the metal realm with relish. You will love her, and you need to know that they're power metal at the core but there is more to them than that, so go wide with them.. From these tracks go to something like "Swan Song" and "Edge of the World" to diverge from these, and in addition to these songs take in a little "Dissonance" to get their place now. Yep this is the new bassist.. Fami. She's a smiley sweetheart.
There's no Bots. We're just very enthusiastic fans! 😋
Great reaction. Thank you for de-genre-ing Lovebites. Of a 60 track catalogue there are very few songs that are similar to the rest. Because the departed founder wanted to put together a band that respected the NWOBHM that happened at exactly “my time” (my early 20’s) they tended to sound, quite deliberately, like Iron Maiden. But not all the time and only in one track was the choice deliberate. I was fortunate to be absent from the rock scene when grunting and animal noises became prominent in metal. Nobody will ever convince me that imitating a Neanderthal is singing. Not when you’ve heard Rob Halford, Bon Scott, Bruce Dickinson, Geoff Tate and Ronnie James Dio live.
So for many younger than me, Asami’s vocals “don’t fit”. But as a vocalist of such tiny stature her range is incredible, her ability to sustain notes and with power defies appearances. And “Stand and Deliver” is a clear example, in comparison to “Set the World on Fire” of how she *must* have worked on her vocal technique during the hiatus (either that or hormonal changes due to childbirth…or both). Her voice is grittier, dirtier, and on Judgement Day, fans worry that she might damage her voice singing some of the songs live. I doubt that, she’s a professional. And as a front person, only Freddie Mercury and a handful of others can control a crowd with a gesture the way she can. Tonight I see them live, in Tokyo, after a 7000 mile flight from the U.K. That tells you how much I respect them. PS, good luck finding me a country song I’d like.
Challenge accepted 🤣: th-cam.com/video/4asHK3gdhFk/w-d-xo.html
@@WolfKain that’s an interesting piece. It reminds me very much of the Cranberries. But I think it’s stretching the boundaries to call it “country”. By “Country” I meant (and assumed you meant) the traditional stuff. Modern interpretations can vary so widely that we’re into the “genre” label that metal fans (myself not included) think is a prerequisite to to deciding if they like something…the theme of your introduction. Nice try though.
@@WolfKain As you have pointed out musical opinions are subjective. As one who didn't care for Country, changed my mind when I played in a country band for a couple of years playing Alabama to Patty Loveless to Willie Nelson etc etc I was shocked to find I actually enjoyed it. As to the tune linked you're being facetious Right?
Here is a much better example for something different and with 349 million views it would appear a lot of listeners agree.
th-cam.com/video/B9FzVhw8_bY/w-d-xo.html
@@alekhidell country is like any other musical genre, it's not static. Like Metal it has a lot of variety. If you ask me do I liked the stereotypical country about my dog dying, then I'm with you 100% 🤣 but I would say the same thing about metal 🤷🏼♂️
@@richardcottrell2787 dam I have forgotten this song, thanks for linking it! It's a folk vibe but still has a cool dark edge. Love it 👏✊🤘
I believe you are suffering from flat hearing. Asami has great transition in her vocal range. It takes emence strength and power to belt at this range. She is opera worthy, much less in metal she is killing it.
For me...The only thing Babymetal was good for was introducing me to Lovebites. Then the life changing event took over my live. I haven’t cared about band since Led Zeppelin disbanded. Now I must listen to Lovebites daily.
WOWIE, YOU SOUND SUPERDUPER COOL DUDE. I LOVE THE WAY YOU ARE SOOOOO NICE TO BABYMETAL AND GIVE THEM FULL CREDIT FOR HELPING YOU FIND LOVEBITES. I'LL BET LOVEBITES THINKS THE WORLD OF YOU FOR BEING SOOOOOOOOO COOL.
Hello from France:
These are not 5 female musicians...
Because these are five women, we would give them credibility like: "Come on, it's not too bad for girls"...?
These are 5 talented musicians! All genres combined.
4 albums (+ 3 EP), around 60 tracks and not a false note! What consistency in excellence! I'm not sure many bands who have become famous in the past can say the same...
But not only the Lovebites, the Wolfpack can bite too... 🤣🤣🤣
[Ce ne sont pas 5 femmes musiciennes...
Parce que ce sont cinq femmes on leur accorderait de la crédibilité du genre : "Allez, va c'est pas trop mal pour des filles"...?
Ce sont 5 musiciens de talent ! Tous genres confondus.
4 albums (+ 3 EP), 60 morceaux environ et pas une fausse note ! Quelle régularité dans l'excellence ! Je ne suis pas sûr que beaucoup de groupes devenus célèbres dans le passé puissent en dire autant ...
Mais pas seules les Lovebites, le Wolfpack peut mordre aussi...]
Listen to more live material and then there would be no question to answer!
Together with Nightwish they are the best metal band at the moment for me! Insane skills of all members!!! The new album is freaking awesome! You have to check out the title song "Judgement day", the song is phänomenal 🤘
"Set The World On Fire" is a great song … but in my opinion it is only their fourth or fifth best thrash song. Also, I agree with your experience with Asami's vocals. I also found her vocals a bit underwhelming at first, but as time has passed, I've really come to appreciate and enjoy her vocal style. Today, I couldn't even imagine Lovebites with a different vocalist.
But for me, even if I hadn't changed my view about Asami's vocals, the elite musicianship on display is more than enough for me to be adore this band. I genuinely think a case could be made that they are the most musically talented hard music band on the planet.
Today and tomorrow they are doing their first gigs in Tokyo since Fami joined.
Tickets were sold out. I’m dying to see their gigs!
🔥LOVEBITES🐺PERFECTION🔥 AMAZING BAND👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great Review and reaction🤘🏻
In the first place, Lovebites is not a power metal band, my argument is that the words power metal is bogus, these ladies are heavy metal plain and simple with hints of thrash, prog, hard rock. Knowing the genre that you like Lovebites is definitely not for you and I understand that. Too many male chauvinists are still having issues with female metal bands that are far more explosive than the bands they are so used to. You are so wrong to assume that we are all the same, I am not picky but I will say there is way too much garbage out there i would not even listen to
Lol did you just call me a chauvinist 🤣🤣🤣
I agree. Some of his comments were cringe worthy. US musicians are so used to listening to the "One trick Pony" bands. Therefore, they figure, if you hear a couple of songs from a band then you know what they are all about. That might be true for 99% of bands, but not LOVEBITES. That's why they have no Peer. There is no way you could possibly listen to their song one or two or three times and hear all that's inside the song. It's too complex and your brain can't process it. (That's just a fact of science or something I made up.) That's the main reason people don't like some of their songs because they really haven't heard them yet. If one keeps listening, they realize "This is the Truth".
@Eyeosphere00 fans get so touchy when you don't go crazy lol, I actually like them a lot. Was impressed on day one and the vocalist is growing on me. But I don't have to say she's the best singer ever to enjoy this band, folks need to chill.
@@luckylucciano20 To be fair, out of 138 comments so far, only 3 of them were silly lol, so I think overall this fan base seems to be pretty cool ✊🤘
@@WolfKain We are a very cool Fanbase, only a few bad apples that throw a bad light on us.. Sadly they are always present. Please don't let them put you off, Lovebites deserves better than them.. best wishes
Welcome back and thank you for doing this reaction to lovebites again, LOVEBITES ROCK
I have also learned this old school points of view on Japan, LoLo. How many male bands can do better in concerts than them? That is the very point !
I had the same feeling as you the first time i saw one of their videos. I liked everything except from the vocals. Actually i said "i won't give them a second chance" just because i can't stand this Japanese vibrato style, belting etc. But everything changed when months later the video "When Destinies Align" appeared out of a sudden in front of me. They wowed me so much that i started listening to their older staff and i can say i am more impressed than ever. And Asami's voice started growing in me and i am not annoyed at all now. I even started believing that the band without her would be cut in half. All of them are top-notch artists.
I think that them being labelled as powermetal is a bit harming them, for me it's heavy metal with elements of power/threash metal.
Bots hahaha, yeah I'm a special AI metal Bot that loves to bite.😂 BTW Asami's vocal sounds great and these girls are fire and with skills second to none. Thanks for the fun reaction.
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It's not hype, it's fact ! LoveBites are at the top of their game...HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! 🤘🐺🤘
Miho Miho Miho! Fami Fami Fami!
@@DavidMISAMISAMISACook 👍😁👍
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This band has no Peer. What I like about LOVEBITES besides their music being pleasing to my ear is, they don't try and to fit into someone else's definition of what they should be and sound like. They compose and play the music they like, and they are incredibly good at it. They are proud to be women and they will dress the way they want. They don't "Growl" like some suggest🙄🙄. I hear many times people aren't comfortable because of how hard they play but they don't "Look" the part. Too bad. It is about time someone stopped assimilating to the "genre" and started to play interesting vs boring repetitious music. Their style of music has a complex development vs the typical "Sugar High" music the Music Industry has addicted most people to. I understand that many people like to eat at Boston Market, but some of us like our food seasoned. 🤘🤘
3 to 4% metal artist worldwide, but concentrated in Japan, it's several times higher. It's a requirement to play an instrument while going to school as a child in Japan.
You know what, I didn't think of that! In editing I googled to fact check my claim, and realized there were a TON of female bands over there. TH-cam makes it seem like there are only 3 lol. If you don't look for them you'll never know they exist!
@@WolfKain I have over 60 all female or female fronted Japanese bands in my collection. Not all are metal, but a majority of them are.
@@ramair3judge since your have so much experience with these bands, let me ask you a question that I was pondering. Do you think them singing in English changes their sound? I'm not a singer, but I would think singing in a non native language would make it more difficult. Perhaps that it why she sounds better in later recordings as she practices? Do you notice this with other bands🤔
@@WolfKain I'm not an expert, but you're right. it definitely has some impact on their sound (singing/song writing) . They speak about it in this interview among other things . This is from 2018
th-cam.com/video/7F3A3QKYNvI/w-d-xo.html
@@WolfKain I prefer their native language. It does change the sound. It is also difficult to get the same meaning of the lyrics and match the syllables from the native language. Especially if the song wasn't written in English in the first place. Lovebites has always been a English focused band lyrically, but Asami's accent is or was quite thick, making it difficult to understand at times. She has improved her pronunciation significantly though, even from their last album. The only other Japanese band I know that has made decision to more English vs native is Bridear. They signed with a western based label like Lovebites has based in the UK, but also has a base in the US. They are now writing lyrics in English from the start and Kimi is getting quite good singing and speaking in English. Neither band has toured the US as of yet. Kimi did mention in an interview they were exploring the idea for possibly this year. Both bands have been to the EU/UK. Bridear has a new video being released today, Saturday, called Eyes of Doubt.
she is an awesome singer they desrve th hype
Some Japanese bands, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy, ...], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture], JUPITER [My Enemy], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], NEMOPHILA [Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], JILUKA [Lluvia], HANABIE [We Love Sweets], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], and many many more...
Information overload 🤣
If you would like a little variety from what they normally play, check out Dancing With The Devil written by Midori. It is a fun bluesy rocker. I think what some people don’t like about Lovebites is you can’t sing along to their songs. I understand about every 5th word maybe. I don’t understand what she is singing, but I love the way she is singing it 🎤🤘
They really feel like a combination of iron Maiden, slayer, and Dragonforce.
Another new songs MV Judgement Day, Dissonance (Album audio) and cover song Pain Killer (Judas Priest)..
Next TOP J-Rock/Metal Bands
NEMOPHILA(all Female) - new songs Rise, Seize The Fate, Revive, Dissension, Raitei..
BAND-MAID(all female) - live songs Freedom, Domination, Real Existence, Thrill, Dice, Influebcer, On Set, From Now On..
HANABIE(all female) - songs We Love Sweets, NEET GAME, Pardon Me..
TRIDENT-JAPAN(all female)- songs Voltage, No Regret..
ASTERISM(female guitarist)- songs Dawn, Rising Moon, Church, Blaze, Gunfire...
Yes they deserve the hype and more 😎🎸🔥🎸🎶✌️
They deserve the hype and when they eventually come to the US, I'll be first in line for tickets.
I recommend some songs from the last album. "Judgment Day" it has music video. And 2 heaviest songs from them, "Dissonance" a heavy thrash song, and "Soldier Stands Solitarily" a heavy power metal song, but there arent a music video for those 2.
Nice! "Soldier Stands Solitarily" is a MASTERPIECE! 🤘
You can watch LOVEBITES' own reaction to "soldier stands solitarily" here. th-cam.com/video/jeL6FHQ01V4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for reacting to amazing Lovebites. I realized about what you consider bots but I’m pretty sure most of them definitely are not. In my case is similar, I have redacted several templates of texts that I use depending on the reactor, and especially when they are reacting for the very first time to Lovebites. It saves me time and effort for writing my comments. Of course I make some changes depending on the situation; for example, I might change my recommendations depending whether the reactor is a man or a woman, or if the reactor likes a specific genre of metal, or depending on what videos the reactor has already watched, etc. Some fans write long texts in their comments (mostly for first time reactors); can you imagine how hard it would be to write those texts from scratch? Yes, these women deserve the hype. I discovered Lovebites about three years ago and I’m still in awe. I purchased the Blue-Rays of the concerts “Daughters of the dawn”, “Five of a kind”, “Heavy metal never dies”, and the DVD of their presentation at Wacken Open Air, Germany, that is included in the Electric Pentagram CD. Quiet expensive (including shipping to Mexico City) but definitely worth every penny (Amazon Japan delivery service was excellent).
This band have an amazing talent, They cover an array of metal styles enjoy the ride 🤘🎸🎤🥁🎶
Is this all female Thrash DragonForce. Pretty good.
not just as good as some men they are better then most men playing these days especially in usa our music scene has gone stupid
stick with them. asamis voice will grow on you. I remember that you like symphonic metal (nightwish). so let me recommend lovebites "a frozen serenade" live tokyo 2021 and swan song (with the chopin intro) live tokyo 2020 to you to see another side of them. they are so much more than just a very good power metal band.
You have the right to have your opinion, but I laughed about you comment about Asami not having strong enough voice. Exactly this is what peoole usually say she has. Even vocal coaches. They lift her very strong voice. 😃 some dont like her tone and such though
I think the best they've done is "Judgement Day". The Ultimate in EPIC. Heavy Richie Blackmore and Rainbow vibes at times, as if Iron Maiden and Rainbow had a kid.... and guitar solos that just don't end.
This band flipping rips! When I first encountered them, Asami's vocals were a sticking point for me. But I've come to realize that they're irreplaceable and the capstone that binds them all together. Lovebites went from being a band that I couldn't see myself rocking every day to the band that dominates my daily playlist.
I don't actually think they're bots, Lovebites has a very dedicated TH-cam fanbase.
By coincidence, the two tracks that you chose here were more on the thrashy side, but actually they play a mix of genres that has shifted focus a bit recently. "Power metal" used to be not really accurate for their first two albums, it was more like NWOBHM (and very consciously and intentionally so) with forays into power metal and thrash and even hard rock, with Iron Maiden being a very strong influence at first, also Metallica and, yes, also Helloween. Starting with their third album and especially with their current fourth album, they have become a more typical power metal band (typical with regard to the style, not with regard to quality: they are crème de la crème as far as quality). The thrash element is still kind of there, but the NWOBHM is almost gone; on the new album there's one song that still fits that category (Wicked Witch, which sounds a lot like Iron Maiden), one track is glam metal (My Orion), two are very thrashy (Stand And Deliver and Dissonance), two are thrash/power hybrids (We Are The Resurrection / Soldier Stands Solitarily), one is a power/symph metal hybrid (Judgement Day), the other three are classic power metal (The Spirit Lives On / Victim Of Time / Lost In The Garden). They have become notably heavier and faster too, especially on the last EP and on the new album. Reaction tip/request: If you want a sore neck from headbanging, listen to Soldier Stands Solitarily, the fastest song they have ever done and one of their heaviest and best. th-cam.com/video/xeebNdFtLqM/w-d-xo.html
I think more individualism is possible in Japan than you give the country credit for. Of all East Asian countries, it is the most westernized in substance if maybe not in veneer, although it is more rules- and process-oriented (like Germany) rather than results-oriented (like China or the US). In China, Korea and Vietnam, for example, extended families/clans still play a very large role, whereas in Japan it is mostly the nuclear family plus grandparents, which is not so very different from America or Europe. There is immense pressure to succeed, but the career in which you try to succeed is not prescribed by society. Entertainers are much admired and even idolized these days (this used to be different in pre-1857 Japan, entertainers were on a low rung in the old caste system), and standing out has almost become a requirement because there is much competition.
Also, for some reason that I have not quite understood myself, while globally there are still few women playing metal (but the number is growing!), there's been a wave of all-female Japanese metal bands in the past 15 years, perhaps because labels think they sell well, which would encourage new bands to form and try their luck, or alternatively, once there's one band that young women can identify with, that can serve as the spark that sets off the fire.
What's funny is I like to fact check myself when I'm editing, and I found a bunch of these newish all female Japanese bands and it does seem to be a very positive trend. I was surprised 👏✊🤘
That link to SSS no longer works at least not for me it didn't.
@@WolfKain Use this link for Soldier Stands Solitarily. th-cam.com/video/jeL6FHQ01V4/w-d-xo.html
@@ChadTheDragonLord Still works for me... (Germany). But here's a link to the clip from their listening party:
th-cam.com/video/jeL6FHQ01V4/w-d-xo.html
@@WolfKain What they all have in common is fantastic musicianship, due to the, let's say, ambitious Japanese education system where musical education starts early (the Lovebites guitarists, for example, started to learn playing the piano at 2 and 3 years old, respectively).
With regard to genre, many of the new all-female bands have a fairly typical sound: melodic metal on a basis of classic and power metal, and often singing that is relatively weak and above all poppy, plus poppy vocal melodies, which is their greatest drawback IMO. Lovebites and a few other bands really stick out here: Lovebites for example are fully westernized in both music and singing, and Asami is everything but weak. Other J-metal bands as a rule sound more "Japanese" in their melodies (hard to describe, but the more J-metal you listen to, the more you'll know what I mean), and the ladies' voices often have a cute-ish, girl-ish timbre to them that I don't quite dig. But the instrumental music is always a feast to listen to.
Other bands that stand out from the female J-metal standard are Unlucky Morpheus (a mixed band, only two female members, they're a bit like a Japanese version of Tarja-era Nightwish, only faster and heavier, but they do have the Gothic look and themes and a lead singer whose vibrato takes some serious getting used to but if you manage that, it is kind of cool, plus they have the best violinist in rock), Hanabie (a curious mixture of J-pop and deathcore with lyrics that are critical of Japanese society, which is really rare in Japan), Ark Royal (a fairly small and unknown band, but a little more raw in their sound and with a versatile singer who actually has some occasional Floorisms [occasional growls and operatic singing]), Mardelas (who have a fairly commercial power metal-ish sound but a strong singer who does not sound cute; the singer is the only woman in the band), and Asterism (who are mostly an instrumental band, with just very occasional singing, but with an incredible female shredder who is only 20 years old or so, and superb (male) bassist and drummer).
Absolutely... great performers.
Excellent reaction Mr. Wolf.
I believe the percentages are slightly different in J-metal ;-)
Of course you must continue down the Lovebites rabbithole, but please also take a look at:
Aldious, Fate Gear, Bridear, Mary's Blood, Nemophila, Hagane, Doll$box et al for more high power metal/rock
For oure high energy and fun(but not metal) you should check out Gacharic Spin (their spin off is Doll$box mentioned above)
For "mixed teams" to do the cultural thing, you must check out Asterism, Mardelas, Yousei Teikoku, Unlucky Morpheus and many more...
IMO the style of her singing depends on the song, for me "Holy War, Epilogue, Edge Of The World, Judgement Day" are better vocal. Also their new track "Dissonance" sounds more powerfull with angry vocal thing.
I too, took awhile to warm up to Asami's vocals. But now I love her and she is always improving (as is the rest of the band). They cover the gamut of heavy metal, minus the growls.
Ooo I was wondering when you would eventually get to Lovebites! They have so many amazing songs you can't go wrong. For you I would recommend some of their thrashier songs. So how about Dissonance off their newest album
Thanks for checking them out again!! As a thrash/power metal fan im biased but i do think their compositions together with their technical skills, make them a top tier band for my taste!!
One power metal song i think you would enjoy is straight from the brand new album released a couple weeks ago Soldier Stands Solitarily - th-cam.com/video/qec5cQ3tu4s/w-d-xo.html 🤘😊
This video has the ladies in it, taken from a livestream on release day!!
SSS is not power metal - its a power/thrash combo.
Great reaction! lovebites is great. I mainly like them cause of their technical prowess, they are incredible at their instruments! btw If you like me are also a fan of Death metal/deathcore and "extreme" metal in general I definitely suggest you to check out Deviloof and Jiluka. (the 2 heaviest japanese metal bands i know) 🤟🔥
There's no hype, is recognition of great, GREAT musicians. Maybe by now, you know the answer to your own question (if not, then listen to their entire discography).
I do. It has also owned my eyes to the whole female music scene. To a Westerner one would think there are only 3 big female bands over there. That is clearly not the case ✊🤘
Theres zero hype... Its all real
I will put it out there you are my last reactor, primarily I realised there is no need for them! I made my mind up about this band long before anyone even heard of them.
I think you misunderstand why Reaction channels are popular, they aren't there to formulate your opinion, they exist to share the novelty of someone hearing or seeing something for the first time. Good or bad, it's meant to be fun, so don't take it too seriously ❤️✊🤘
@@WolfKain Because of Reaction channels I have discovered sooo much incredible music that I would otherwise never known about.....including Lovebites!!🤘
You can also react to videos on Fami’s TH-cam channel. She’s the new bassist for Lovebites.
I think it’s not bots; just rabid members of the Wolfpack who have their cut-and-paste comments ready to launch at the next reactor.
You should check out NEMOPHILA, too. They dropped a new video yesterday. That’s a good a place to start as any.
Do a BAND-MAID reaction and you will get thousands of new viewers. For some of their heavier sounds, try RINNE, and WARNING. For their more progressive sounds, try NO GOD (live) and SENSE. To understand why people are flying to Japan to see the perform live, watch the pre-pandemic live videos of PLAY, DOMINATION, and FREEDOM.
The vocals sounds better in the last one because Asami train A LOT after Miho left the band, and she delivered with her vocals, thats why Asami is de MVP of the new album
Unless you have lived in Japan for some time, please don't "manexplain" Japanese culture.
It's mansplain 👍
Bloody Lovebites 🐺 I love'em. Worth the Hype and more!
Go listen to the Live studio version of these two songs : "Inspire" and "Scream For Me". React to those two songs. I'm interested in what you would think.
Hi, my friend Wolf, and hi to all the friends of the Channel.
Totally agree with your words at the beginning; almost in any genre you can find something you like. And I'm not just talking about metal subgenres, I'm talking ALMOST all music.
No one can deny Michael Jackson, the king of pop, was a genius. Not only for his innovations, but for knowing how to surround himself with great musicians at certain times (and here I return to hard rock/metal) because the collaborations of Steve Stevens on Dirty Diana, Eddie Van Halen on Beat It, Slash on Give in to me, or Carlos Santana on Whatever Happens, in addition to take on their tours the great woman guitarist Orianthi, eminently rocker.
You also have to surrender to the music of Mozart, Beethoven, Dvorak, Vivaldi, Tchaikosky, etc. etc.
There are also geniuses in rap, like Eminem. Or in flamenco, like Paco de Lucía.
Now will explain the ALMOST. Reggaeton. I can't stand it, I don't like it at all. I adore, I love my Latin American brothers, but they were wrong when they created that music. Fortunately, another large part of them are also the best audience at metal concerts.
And I'm already with the japanese ladies from Lovebites.
I didn't know this band, so these are the first two songs I listen to.
For me, the japanese metal scene has two stages.
The first one clearly marked by the band Loudness, they have recorded 32 studio albums. Something incredible! with their best period between 1983 and 1999 within the purest heavy metal
The second stage is marked by the more recent band Light Bringer, which plays wonderful symphonic metal.
Maybe these Lovebites ladies mark a third stage. They will have to be followed closely.
As soon as the first song started, I notice a huge reminiscence of the Testament sound. Think there's a lot of the Testament sound, except for the chorus part. But the riffs and those rises and falls of the guitar are pure Testament, IMO. The drums also sound like Testament to me. The guitar solos are very good in their style, they have technique, but I think they abuse taping, which is generally very cold, and the bendings, which gives guitar a sound with more feeling, like a human voice, are missing.
The second song seems to me more power metal than the first, and the guitars are more heartfelt, with the use of tremolo. Here I lose the essence of Testament.
I think a mix of both songs would be perfect.
So come on ladies!!!, I hope you'll be my third japanese stage.
Something that has always caught my attention is the coldness of the japanese public, with only a few applause. But I think it's something cultural, because they do the same in any country in the world where you find them, which is ALL because they travel a lot. Phileas Fogg is a simple amateur compared to any japanese. They look like robots.
That gives much more value to the metal bands that come out of there, because metal needs strength. A force that, in general, the japanese public lacks. You just have to watch any concert of historical bands in the famous Budokan Hall. They have always been like this.
And.... that's all folks!!
As always, big hug from Spain.
I used to watch a lot of MMA, and back in the day there was a Japanese organization called Pride; when they held fights there you could hear a pin drop. At first it was off-putting, but later when I would watch fights in the US, and the crowd starts to boo, I get pissed and miss the respect of the Japanese crowd lol. As with all thing, balance is key 😆✊🤘
Fun fact : If you like Light Bringer I think you would be happy to to know that their keyboard player Mao collaborated many times with Lovebites. He co-composed ( sorry don't know if that is even a word , not native English speaker 😁) many of their songs along with other members of Lovebites.
@@WolfKain I agree with you that balance is almost always best.
But now imagine.... that you are with your Symphonic Black Metal band playing in the same place where these girls have played. You give it your all on stage with your band, you are full of adrenaline, sweat runs through your body because you are leaving your soul on stage, you know that the band has played perfectly, you can't ask for more, it was a brilliant, epic concert. The last beat of the drums sounds and, suddenly, you hear among the public...plas plas plas plas.... you even hear a needle fall to the ground. What would go through your mind? I would rather listen...Megadeth, Megadeth aguante Megadeth!!! That public has not even asked for an encore!!!
@@taz2491 Thanks!!! I really like Light Bringer but I didn't know that fact. Well yes, I am happy about that collaboration, which I didn't know about. One more reason to start listening to more Lovebites music. I hope they are, as I said, my third stage in Japanese metal. And also sorry but my English, because it is not my native language either. Greetings from Spain.
@@carlos.buenrock.acercandoa4531 You know what, I think the balance we speak of is respect. You don't have to be silent to be respectful. When I see Maiden in Central and South America, the crowds there are some of the loudest most appreciative crowds I've ever seen. In Miami the crowd just stood there like a log. At least they didn't boo 😆
pleaseeee set these x japan reactions up im a huge x japan enjoyer myself and would love to see your takes on them
I've seen all of your Babymetal reaction videos, I really like them. I found Lovebites three years ago and I forgot about Babymetal because Lovebites is far superior, it's pure heavy metal and the best!
I hope you enjoy this fabulous band that will soon conquer the world.
Greetings from Japan! 🤘⚡
NOT FAR SUPERIOR JUST DIFFERENT. LIKE COMPARING APPLES AND ORANGES. I LOVE BOTH BANDS.
Thank you for reacting to lovebites again.
Please keep up the good work LOVEBITES.
Asami (Vo) was originally an R&B and soul singer.
She had never listened to metal music at all, which, according to her, was "music from another dimension.
To learn more about Asami's original singing ability in R&B and soul, please see below.
LOVEBITES / "Judgement Day [MUSIC VIDEO]"(New Album)
LOVEBITES "Swan Song Chopin Intro" live with lyrics
LOVEBITES"Glory to theWorld" [Music Video]
LOVEBITES "A Frozen Serenade'' 2021 LIVE in Tokyo with lyrics
3E songs
("Edge of the World,"
"Empty Daydream,"
and "EPILOGUE"+"Don't Bite The Dust" all live).
At LOVEBITES, you can listen to a wide range of metal genres.
It also confirms the wide range of compositions, lyrics, arrangements, and Asami's singing ability.
To the Vocals: At first 2016/17 the english singing of Asami was barley understandable. She has worked hard and now its quite good.
if you want power metal from these ladies i suggest “when destiny align” or “glory to the world” from the old albums and “judgement day” from the new album as starters
Interesting review - recently discovered Lovebites. 🤘 Have you reacted to Nemophila? Another heavy all female metal band? Try their new song Rise 👍
Please react more Lovebites live performance 🎸
Musically this group is pure fire. The vocals amazing as they are just doesn't do it for me. Yet the music is sooooo good you just bang your head and enjoy lol!
nice reaction bro. they can play various genres of metal.
distracted reactor
I was already familiar with them, but I agree I should Google less when the video is playing 👍
Can I give three likes?
はい！
You're like most western barbarian reactors with the need to slot the Japanese bands into a genre. First they are highly skilled EDUCATED musicians. They don't lock themselves into genres. Go with it or go away.
They are Power Metal and Trash.
Plenty of all female bands in Japan.
Oh and I'm not a bot
Exactly what a bot would say.
very well explained welcome to the wolfpack!! try SHADOWMAKER next live from the live show in tokyo. it will blow your mind!!!!!