Something missed by most reactors is the beautiful moves of Asami during the acoustic part. They are so expressive. Her classical ballet training really shines through. A wonderful all round spectacle.
It's not for nothing that Steve Harris and Rob Halford came to meet the members of "Lovebites" we have photos that testify to that. Lovebites is already legendary for its musical quality, legends meet legends....
This ranks right up there as a masterpiece and years from now it will be looked back on with reverence. They are heavily influenced by IM and indeed they would love to be considered as a band that compares to them.
Nice reaction, thank you. This song is a musical Masterclass. I love that acoustic interlude (note it was a concert grand piano on stage, Miyako plays the electric Roland version on her Chopin intro piece (with Swansong), but prefers the tone of the real thing). Topped off by Asami showing off her years of ballet training, how many bands can combine all those elements? Another masterpiece worth checking out is Today is the Day (the live 2021 version from Heavy Metal Never Dies). Often overlooked, this one showcases many of their amazing talents, including Haruna's drumstick twirls, and Asami does a stint on piano (they can all play instruments!). Here's a link: th-cam.com/video/HfTXuVoLeko/w-d-xo.html And also the live studio version of Burden of Time, you'll love Miyako's little party trick. 😉 Just a couple to add to your growing Lovebites list, cheers.
I couldn't agree more about Iron Maiden. In fact, Lovebites has said that two of their biggest influences are Iron Maiden and Metallica. So yes, they would take it as a compliment to be compared to Iron Maiden. I don't know if you're aware of it, but Miyako (the dark haired guitarist) is also a concert level pianist. She started at piano when she was 3 years old. Her plan was to be a concert pianist. When she was 18, she started learning guitar from books. She's completely self-taught at guitar. She has also taught herself to play some bass and some drums. She writes most of their music now, and she says learning the other instruments helps her to write. If you want to see just how good she is on piano, watch "Swan Song" with the Chopin intro. Peace!
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts To add what was said by Ralph Boyer, one of the first (if not the first) books that Miyako found was about playing guitar in the metal genre. The rest, as they say, is history. Midori drifted to metal because she wanted to play in the hardest musical genre there is for a guitar player. Although neither are metalheads on the level of Miho, both seem to be doing just fine. I want to add to the recommendations for Swan Song (with Chopin intro). Miyako has written a lot of great songs for Lovebites, but this is arguably her best. I am not one for hyperbole, but Swan Song is in masterpiece territory.
LOVEBITES - A Frozen Serenade lyrics: Crystal tears Falling from the skies Veiling fears The emptiness inside Time is just passing by Killing me under the soft twilight A frozen melody Of doves and ravens dancing in melancholy A distant memory If only this snow could erase the pain I'd wake up in a serenade One life ends And one life begins Evanesce To our origins When I'm lost on my way Lead my heart and guide me with your grace A frozen melody Of doves and ravens dancing in melancholy A distant memory If only this snow could erase the pain I'd wake up in a serenade Just like a dream, just like a bird I'll keep on singing out Even if my voice cannot reach you Seasons may pass, but its beauty will never fade away All living things are precious and irreplaceable Just like a dream, just like a bird I'll keep on singing out Even if my voice cannot reach you White butterflies are fluttering under the silver sky If only I could wish to see you once more ----- lyrics: asami music: asami & Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) & Mao
Iron Maiden is one of the biggest influences for Lovebites. they already said this, and the band made a tribute to the Maiden, is called "The Crusade", this song takes the vibe of "Aces High".
Great reaction 🤘 Have been listening to Heavy Metal, Hard Rock , Dixie Rock , and even contemporary jazz and jazz fusion for more than 2 decades . But ever since I discovered Lovebites, everyone has taken a backseat whatever free time I get is for Lovebites. 🤘🐺🔥😎 They are the best heavy metal band existing on planet earth 🌏...IMO Glory to Lovebites 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"The lighting makes this feel frozen, very cool." I hear what you did there. 😀 For the second time on one of your reactions I will use the same phrase: Everything you said. Miho, the bass player is a big fan of Steve Harris and has met him. I believe for many people it is not so much comparing bands that upsets them but more when someone states that X band is better than Y band. I do not read all the comments posted to your reactions, so you may know that is not accurate with respect to the comments you read.
People get their panties in a bunch when someone else doesn't think their favorite band is as good as THEY think they are. People are in constant need of validation. It's a shame. Thank you for the comment(s) Glynthepin. Be well, my friend.
Asami does remind me a a bit of Bruce Bruce. That is because there are a lot of rapid fire lyrics and she also has great range. Iron Maiden is an influence on every band that came after them, as well as Priest. No Priest, no Maiden, No Maiden, no Metallica . . . . on and on and on. Asami's lyrics on this song are extra poetic. She is a better lyricist than most people. Midori's solo in this reminds me of classic rock solos from the 1970's the way she did the hammers and pulls then the slow bends with the pick harmonics. The acoustic did sound like Spanish guitar. Miyako's piano part was so beautiful. That's right. You don't see this every day. A woman carrying, sitting with a guitar in her lap playing the piano. This song just seemed like it was a winter snow fall when I heard it on the record. Seeing it played on stage this way was a real treat. Miho is such a huge Steve Harris fan girl and he's a huge influence on her. Haruna always hits everything just perfect to keep time but she also is great at helping set the mood with her cymbals. Then she tells the band it's time to play in the tempo of Haruna. She's not only adorable, but massively talented. Lovebites never ceases to amaze.
It's okay to say that Lovebites is quite simillar to Iron Maiden or even Megadeth.. Just don't compare Lovebites to another Japanese band, because that's rude for each of them.. Great reaction, understandable critics, and honest thoughts.. Thank you! And have a great day!
I been a MAIDEN fan from day 1. I agree 100% with the comparison. Spot on. I wish there drummer would get more credit like the guitarist do. I'm 65 , 1st seen MAIDEN in early 80's. Been hooked since. The energy . Hopefully will get to see LOVEBITES as well.
I have been a Maiden fan since somewhere around 84ish. LOVE Iron Maiden. I'm actually reading Bruce's autobiography right now. It's very interesting. Be well, my friend.
This song was composed by Asami (vocals) with the cooperation of Mao (LIGHT BRINGER will be suspended indefinitely in 2014) who was a keyboard player and composer of LIGHT BRINGER. There is nothing dissident or destructive there, only the emotions of an adult woman. I think it's a masterpiece that can never be made by a metal band that has existed until now.
People need to get over their problem with bands getting compared to others. There is no current band in existence that is not hugely influenced by music from the past. Hell, the whole genre of metal is basically just classic music like Beethoven or Bach with modern instruments. And yes, the girls themselves would be the first to be happy to get compared to Iron Maiden, especially since they are huge fans and have stated themselves that Maiden has been a big influence.
Their reference are Iron Maiden, Helloween and Metallica. If you like their mid tempo songs, you should listen their E songs : Edge of the Word, Epilogue and Empty Daydream.
Lovebites take next level to the next but one level. Iron Maiden is the prime inspiration behind this band. It was formed by the now ex member Miho who is a huge Steve Harris fan. Check out “The Crusade” which is a homage to “Aces High”. I happen to believe that there is nobody (including Maiden themselves) who are performing at this level of technical proficiency, vocal ability and consistency in output and delivery. I only include Maiden not because I think Lovebites are better (I love Maiden, I saw them with Paul DiAnno) but because Lovebites are much younger. I adore these ladies. Best thing to happen to metal since Priest, Sabbath and Maiden.
Great reaction to a great song. I totally agree with you about comparing one band to another and that Lovebites wold be honored to be compared to Iron Maiden. After all Steve Harris is Miho's favorite bassist and a number of other reactors have compared to Bruce in several other songs. It looks like you have reacted to the main metal bands including Nemophila and Band-Maid but I didn't see anything for a male band that has been around since about 1990. Ningen Isu is referred to as the Japanese Black Sabbath and the first song I heard from then is Heartless Scat th-cam.com/video/CbI79e5iZKs/w-d-xo.html. Since then I have not been able to get enough if them, just like the bands mentioned above. Thanks for all that you do with this channel.
I requested this so thank you for reacting! It doesn't get any better than this, until the next Lovebites Song! Pretty cool when a heavy metal band can drop acoustic and piano mid-song...not many capable of that. These ladies are talented AF and I listen to them EVERYDAY. Never gets old! 🐺🦊 You may be ready for what I believe to be their homerun song. This is the song that when it ends you say "Did they just do that" It's the quickest 8min song as it sucks you in from the beginning. The song is Swan song with Chopin intro th-cam.com/video/WBhtqgiXEA4/w-d-xo.html what clearly separates them from the rest of the pack IMHO. No one comes close to doing this in metal today. Realized you have not reacted to many of their face melters. A few suggestions. Set the world on fire live th-cam.com/video/99zsH6iG_6c/w-d-xo.html slayer / testament thrash vibes, typically reacted to after holy war and before break the wall, which you've done both so this will complete the trifecta Thunder vengeance live th-cam.com/video/yWE7PqCpGi4/w-d-xo.html old school metallica vibes, show opener w/big buildup and when the curtain drops...oh man, that 1st 15seconds, that is how you start a show! Winds of Transylvania live th-cam.com/video/gzxReWzHIuA/w-d-xo.html the MV version is the opening for an anime show and the question everyone asked "could they do this live", hell yeah they can. 5mins of intense shredding / squeals. M.D.O. live th-cam.com/video/RzyIFE-eRH8/w-d-xo.html just a classic metal song w/old metallica vibes This list goes on and on but I won't overwhelm you. 🙂
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Awesome, ty. Be sure to use the link I provided or find the one with Chopin Intro (big difference w/out it). When watching the intro & outro, keep in mind this is a heavy metal band doing this. All i'll say. Looking forward to your reaction! 🐺🦊
They have actually said in several interviews that their main influences in metal. Has been from brittish and european metal bands. And especially like Maiden, Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Accept, Motörhead and the thoose bands. Along other bands and genres offcourse from Japan and even US. But mainly The brittish bands especially at the beginning for them. Thats also why they cant be said only being a Powermetal band. They have songs thats more Trash metal. And songs that leans more to plain metal or even older hardrock. Sometimes they have some uns of symphonic metal but not as much. Like in the background of "Judgement day" for an example. Or in Myakos background layerings or her piano adds to the music. So to summon, just as you say noone should just categorize them as a powermetal band. Even if that and trash is much of their foundation. But certainly one of our current times best metal bands in my point of view. Especially when you think in composing and technicaly and that every single one of them is a master of their instruments. I dont know many bands thats sound so great live either. Maybe Nighwish and Epica maybe...Only heard Nighwish but their live sound and mixing sound is phenomenal. Someone said they have the same engineer as Nighwish. ( Someone correct me if I am wrong..) Just a final fun say from another reactor. They sound like Metallica, but with higher skill...:) (A totally another song that you may come to, so I will not spoil which song ... ) Amazing band ...period...
Enjoyed the reaction. Lovebites list Iron Maiden as one of their main influences. One thing I'll have to agree to disagree with you though: To me, Asami is a female Bruce Dickinson if there ever was one! BTW, don't miss Nemophila's new release, "Adabana"! It kicks A$$!
She has an amazing voice, but she doesn't sound like Bruce Dickenson. AND, no woman would want to or need to (it would be strange). Comparing her to Bruce Dickenson is impossible. Male and female voices that sound nothing alike at all. Furthermore, she gracefully and slowly walks around while she's performing, dressed like she's going to a wedding. Bruce is like a ping pong ball, running and jumping all over the place, often wearing ripped up clothing. They are literally nothing alike. Stage presence? Sure, they both command the stage. So, I respectfully agree to disagree. I will definitely be getting to the new Nemophila and the new The Warning. Be well, my friend. Have an amazing weekend.
I do see your point. But I just finished listening to "Holy War" again. It's that "Air Raid Siren" range and sustain that associates her with Bruce for me. It's cool. We could go back and forth, but I love your reactions and one thing we certainly agree on is excellent music. Hope you're having a great weekend as well....and don't forget about Rolling Quartz!
Awesome reaction and yes Lovebites are influenced by Iron Maiden and they even have a song tributing them called "The Crusade" and you absolutely need to check it out if you love Iron Maiden because The Crusade will knock your socks off. Heres the link th-cam.com/video/w7eWM1ptkOU/w-d-xo.html Lovebites is also very heavily influenced by Helloween witch they use a similar formula with 2 lead guitars and extremely good bass work and they've been around since the mid 80s as well and Lovebites even does a cover of Eagle Fly Free by Helloween. Also since the reunion of Hansen and Kiske in 2017 to Helloween they now have 3 Lead guitarist and 3 vocalists. I highly recommend checking out Helloween
Yeah, I don't get why people get upset when you recognize an influence by another band in their music either. Every band that has ever existed has been influenced by someone else. This has been going on for hundreds of years. Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" that everyone knows and loves used a motif that Mozart used in the death scene of "Don Giovanni." He even mentions "Don Giovanni" in his original manuscript of "Moonlight Sonata." All he did was change a couple of notes so he wasn't directly copying Mozart. If being influenced by someone else was good enough and acceptable to Beethoven, it should be good enough for modern bands. Anyone who says that a band was not influenced by someone else (a) doesn't understand music, and (b) hasn't listened to very much music of different styles. Being influenced by someone is not the same as copying someone. Led Zeppelin had a habit of copying things from early blues music. In fact, they've lost several court battles over it and have had to pay a lot of money to the original artists. While copying is a no-no, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being influenced by someone.
I heard some of the Zeppelin copying stuff on TH-cam. It's pretty unbelievable. Every band and every person on earth is influenced by someone before them. That's simply how life works. The issue is 100% never the bands complaining that they've been influenced, it's the FANS of the bands. It's quite ridiculous and definitely nonsense. Be well, Ralph; always great to hear from ya'.
Just grate review of yours. Yes, we all Wolfpack know Iron Maiden is one of the main roots of Lovebites. I think you have reacted their The Crusade th-cam.com/video/0guewPdnrKQ/w-d-xo.html. If you haven't, this is a tribute to Aces High and Miho is a great fan of Steve Harris. I think Wolfpack don't hate pauses in your reaction as long as you give relevant and good comments meanwhile, and you are doing great job. We hate pauses just for saying "Oh, my good". I totally agree with your opinion that the bass and drums are driving the band. This band is very ensemble oriented like an orchestra, it's not a style of everybody shines playing solo workshop style, but you still can tell the highest musicianship of Miho and Haruna. Soloists (the singer and the guitars) and rhythm section strictly perform each own role and produce one great sound as ensemble like an orchestra.
Great reaction! Totally normal to compare bands lol, don't worry about what people think. A band I really love, but very different from this one is Dalriada. It is a folk metal band from Hungary. I would recommend "A Dudas": th-cam.com/video/v_FJEoXwkNE/w-d-xo.html
I don't worry about what other people think at all or in any way. I don't seek validation. It's just mind boggling to me that someone has the ability to twist around compliments. There's so much anger in this world. Like what ya' like and fuck what anyone else thinks. Live by that shit. I have added Dalriada to the request list. Thank you moJoDL.
Thanks for getting to this one. There are very few true masterpieces in rock. “A Day in the Life” by the Beatles; “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin; “Layla” by Derek and the Dominoes; “Starless” by King Crimson; “Ghost Love Score”, by Nightwish. Maybe a dozen more, at most. What they have in common is masterful writing, jedi-level musicianship and production, and, most important to separating them from merely great songs, the exploration of multiple musical ideas. Many of them happen to follow the “Bolero” model for development of a song, using these musical ideas to take the listener through multiple emotions until cresting and resolving, like a huge wave crashing ashore. Some big rock groups made their name on one masterpiece (most never had even one). "Frozen Serenade" clearly has it all, and belongs on that list. Lovebites, in five short years, gave us at least five; I put this and “Swan Song” at the top of the heap.
No problem with the comparisons. Lovebites openly celebrate their influences--Sabbath, Purple, Maiden, Priest, Metallica--like all great artists, they borrow from anyone they think has something to add, and then they mix it all up to create something fresh and new. Personally, I like their songwriting more than that of all those other groups, which for me is what sets them apart.
More metal bands you want? Okay, pardner, I’m gonna give you one but with a twist. They’re called Destrose, another all female Japanese band. But this one comes with a challenge. I challenge you to guess which two members went on to become members of Lovebites. Don’t cheat and Google the answer and please don’t anyone else give it away in the comments section. Let’s see if he can spot them by their playing. Here’s the link and give us your reaction to Destrose th-cam.com/video/AgNE7Ok7w4o/w-d-xo.html
It's like Iron Maiden but better! Here are some band's I dicovered during COVID: Lutharo - Phantom, Burnning Witches - Hexenhammer, Crypta - From the ashes. Peace and cheers
That is 100% opinion based. I respectfully have a differing opinion. I am a gigantic Iron Maiden fan, and have been listening to them for around 40 years. As such, I prefer Iron Maiden. Peace & Cheers.
LOVEBITES number one metal band in the world Nemophila number one metal band in the world Band Maid number one metal band in the world Band Maiko number one metal band in the world
So, LoveBites is the number one band in the world, Nemophila is the number one band in the world, AND Band Maid is the number one band in the world? Makes sense.
There is another band that is a influence for Lovebites that I want to suggest to you listen if you don't already did, Is a brazilian band called Angra, the song is "Carry on": th-cam.com/video/LqaDmOLRhME/w-d-xo.html
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Angra is a great band and a favorite of Midori. One of Midori's biggest influences is Kiko Loureiro, formerly of Angra and currently of Megadeth. A lot of great music in Brazil.
Back again....just picking up on something you asked, about "bands from other countries ". Here's one for you, which seems to have slipped under the radar on the reaction channels, you might score a first! Imperial Age are a symphonic metal band from..... Russia. And before anyone yells Boycott, here's a post from the band: "We are completely against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We have been, are and will be publicly protesting against it. We left Russia as soon as the war began. We stand with all those whose innocent lives are being ruined." The timing couldn't have been worse for them. Largely self or crowd funded, with no major record label behind them, they were embarking on a European & UK tour when the war started. Here's some samples of their work. Their latest MV release, plus The Monestary", from an online streamed concert during Covid lockdowns. Russians love to sing, and they have not one, but three superb vocalists! Links follows. The Monestary th-cam.com/video/iE-xcQDARX4/w-d-xo.html The Way is the Aim th-cam.com/video/iYtNdBeySGU/w-d-xo.html
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Have You reacted to Arka'n / Tears of the dead from Togo in Africa? Bloodywood/ Dana Dan from India? Metal with local influences.
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Something missed by most reactors is the beautiful moves of Asami during the acoustic part.
They are so expressive.
Her classical ballet training really shines through.
A wonderful all round spectacle.
All glory to LOVEBITES and all my brothers and sisters of The Wolf Pack everywhere! Best metal band to come along in 20 years.
👸ASAMI 🩰🎤 takes this to the next level. Just beautiful 🤘🐺🤘
I am stunned every time i see this performance!! Amazing song, one of my favorites from them!! 🤘🐺🤘 Thanks!!
It's pretty amazing.
It's not for nothing that Steve Harris and Rob Halford came to meet the members of "Lovebites" we have photos that testify to that. Lovebites is already legendary for its musical quality, legends meet legends....
This ranks right up there as a masterpiece and years from now it will be looked back on with reverence.
They are heavily influenced by IM and indeed they would love to be considered as a band that compares to them.
Another masterpiece from Lovebites.
MASTERPIECE!!EPIC!!❤️🤘🐺🤘
Nice reaction, thank you. This song is a musical Masterclass. I love that acoustic interlude (note it was a concert grand piano on stage, Miyako plays the electric Roland version on her Chopin intro piece (with Swansong), but prefers the tone of the real thing). Topped off by Asami showing off her years of ballet training, how many bands can combine all those elements?
Another masterpiece worth checking out is Today is the Day (the live 2021 version from Heavy Metal Never Dies). Often overlooked, this one showcases many of their amazing talents, including Haruna's drumstick twirls, and Asami does a stint on piano (they can all play instruments!). Here's a link:
th-cam.com/video/HfTXuVoLeko/w-d-xo.html
And also the live studio version of Burden of Time, you'll love Miyako's little party trick. 😉
Just a couple to add to your growing Lovebites list, cheers.
I couldn't agree more about Iron Maiden. In fact, Lovebites has said that two of their biggest influences are Iron Maiden and Metallica. So yes, they would take it as a compliment to be compared to Iron Maiden. I don't know if you're aware of it, but Miyako (the dark haired guitarist) is also a concert level pianist. She started at piano when she was 3 years old. Her plan was to be a concert pianist. When she was 18, she started learning guitar from books. She's completely self-taught at guitar. She has also taught herself to play some bass and some drums. She writes most of their music now, and she says learning the other instruments helps her to write. If you want to see just how good she is on piano, watch "Swan Song" with the Chopin intro. Peace!
I've added Swan Song to the request list. Thanks, Ralph. Be well, my friend.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts To add what was said by Ralph Boyer, one of the first (if not the first) books that Miyako found was about playing guitar in the metal genre. The rest, as they say, is history. Midori drifted to metal because she wanted to play in the hardest musical genre there is for a guitar player. Although neither are metalheads on the level of Miho, both seem to be doing just fine.
I want to add to the recommendations for Swan Song (with Chopin intro). Miyako has written a lot of great songs for Lovebites, but this is arguably her best. I am not one for hyperbole, but Swan Song is in masterpiece territory.
LOVEBITES - A Frozen Serenade lyrics:
Crystal tears Falling from the skies
Veiling fears The emptiness inside
Time is just passing by
Killing me under the soft twilight
A frozen melody
Of doves and ravens dancing in melancholy
A distant memory
If only this snow could erase the pain
I'd wake up in a serenade
One life ends
And one life begins
Evanesce
To our origins
When I'm lost on my way
Lead my heart and guide me with your grace
A frozen melody
Of doves and ravens dancing in melancholy
A distant memory
If only this snow could erase the pain
I'd wake up in a serenade
Just like a dream, just like a bird
I'll keep on singing out
Even if my voice cannot reach you
Seasons may pass, but its beauty will never fade away
All living things are precious and irreplaceable
Just like a dream, just like a bird
I'll keep on singing out
Even if my voice cannot reach you
White butterflies are fluttering under the silver sky
If only I could wish to see you once more
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lyrics: asami
music: asami & Mao
arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) & Mao
One of their best songs! 🤘🏻🐺🤘🏻
Every member of this band Is world class. Totally remind me of maiden. Thanks brother. Take care! 😎🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
It's undeniable, Doobie. Have a great weekend, Brother.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts 😎🤘
Miho's (bass) favorite band is Iron Maiden. They wrote the song "The Crusade" as a tribute to them.
You are right, they play with one's expectations here and it works really well. That's what I call great songwriting.
Absolutely.
Love bite always at the top , amazing and super talented band 🔥🎸🥁🎤🔥🔥💫⭐️
Iron Maiden is one of the biggest influences for Lovebites. they already said this, and the band made a tribute to the Maiden, is called "The Crusade", this song takes the vibe of "Aces High".
That doesn't surprise me in any way.
These ladies have gone beyond all my expectations
This song is a masterpiece
Masterpiece , other level of musicians , Up Lovebites .
Great reaction 🤘
Have been listening to Heavy Metal, Hard Rock , Dixie Rock , and even contemporary jazz and jazz fusion for more than 2 decades . But ever since I discovered Lovebites, everyone has taken a backseat whatever free time I get is for Lovebites. 🤘🐺🔥😎
They are the best heavy metal band existing on planet earth 🌏...IMO
Glory to Lovebites 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
"The lighting makes this feel frozen, very cool." I hear what you did there. 😀 For the second time on one of your reactions I will use the same phrase: Everything you said. Miho, the bass player is a big fan of Steve Harris and has met him. I believe for many people it is not so much comparing bands that upsets them but more when someone states that X band is better than Y band. I do not read all the comments posted to your reactions, so you may know that is not accurate with respect to the comments you read.
People get their panties in a bunch when someone else doesn't think their favorite band is as good as THEY think they are. People are in constant need of validation. It's a shame. Thank you for the comment(s) Glynthepin. Be well, my friend.
The most beautiful song in the world everything is perfect the lyrics the melody and the magnificent interpretation
Thank you
Asami does remind me a a bit of Bruce Bruce. That is because there are a lot of rapid fire lyrics and she also has great range. Iron Maiden is an influence on every band that came after them, as well as Priest. No Priest, no Maiden, No Maiden, no Metallica . . . . on and on and on.
Asami's lyrics on this song are extra poetic. She is a better lyricist than most people.
Midori's solo in this reminds me of classic rock solos from the 1970's the way she did the hammers and pulls then the slow bends with the pick harmonics. The acoustic did sound like Spanish guitar.
Miyako's piano part was so beautiful. That's right. You don't see this every day. A woman carrying, sitting with a guitar in her lap playing the piano.
This song just seemed like it was a winter snow fall when I heard it on the record. Seeing it played on stage this way was a real treat.
Miho is such a huge Steve Harris fan girl and he's a huge influence on her.
Haruna always hits everything just perfect to keep time but she also is great at helping set the mood with her cymbals. Then she tells the band it's time to play in the tempo of Haruna. She's not only adorable, but massively talented.
Lovebites never ceases to amaze.
It's okay to say that Lovebites is quite simillar to Iron Maiden or even Megadeth..
Just don't compare Lovebites to another Japanese band, because that's rude for each of them..
Great reaction, understandable critics, and honest thoughts..
Thank you! And have a great day!
Thank you.
I been a MAIDEN fan from day 1. I agree 100% with the comparison. Spot on. I wish there drummer would get more credit like the guitarist do. I'm 65 , 1st seen MAIDEN in early 80's. Been hooked since. The energy . Hopefully will get to see LOVEBITES as well.
I have been a Maiden fan since somewhere around 84ish. LOVE Iron Maiden. I'm actually reading Bruce's autobiography right now. It's very interesting. Be well, my friend.
Asami took 5 years of ballet in the United States she was in famous swan lake
Great reaction. Lovebites full of suprise and mindblowing. 🤘🤘
This song was composed by Asami (vocals) with the cooperation of Mao (LIGHT BRINGER will be suspended indefinitely in 2014) who was a keyboard player and composer of LIGHT BRINGER. There is nothing dissident or destructive there, only the emotions of an adult woman. I think it's a masterpiece that can never be made by a metal band that has existed until now.
Well... OK.
please next LOVEBITES - WINDS OF TRANSYLVANIA
People need to get over their problem with bands getting compared to others. There is no current band in existence that is not hugely influenced by music from the past. Hell, the whole genre of metal is basically just classic music like Beethoven or Bach with modern instruments. And yes, the girls themselves would be the first to be happy to get compared to Iron Maiden, especially since they are huge fans and have stated themselves that Maiden has been a big influence.
Everyone is influenced by someone. It's a very simple truth. Be well, my friend. Thanks for watching.
Their reference are Iron Maiden, Helloween and Metallica. If you like their mid tempo songs, you should listen their E songs : Edge of the Word, Epilogue and Empty Daydream.
Their INFLUENCES are Iron Maiden, Helloween and Metallica. I've added Epilogue to the request list.
It's beautiful
Agreed.
Lovebites take next level to the next but one level. Iron Maiden is the prime inspiration behind this band. It was formed by the now ex member Miho who is a huge Steve Harris fan. Check out “The Crusade” which is a homage to “Aces High”. I happen to believe that there is nobody (including Maiden themselves) who are performing at this level of technical proficiency, vocal ability and consistency in output and delivery. I only include Maiden not because I think Lovebites are better (I love Maiden, I saw them with Paul DiAnno) but because Lovebites are much younger. I adore these ladies. Best thing to happen to metal since Priest, Sabbath and Maiden.
Reminds me of Johnny Cash when they play the bass
Great reaction to a great song. I totally agree with you about comparing one band to another and that Lovebites wold be honored to be compared to Iron Maiden. After all Steve Harris is Miho's favorite bassist and a number of other reactors have compared to Bruce in several other songs. It looks like you have reacted to the main metal bands including Nemophila and Band-Maid but I didn't see anything for a male band that has been around since about 1990. Ningen Isu is referred to as the Japanese Black Sabbath and the first song I heard from then is Heartless Scat th-cam.com/video/CbI79e5iZKs/w-d-xo.html. Since then I have not been able to get enough if them, just like the bands mentioned above. Thanks for all that you do with this channel.
I actually have that on my request list. I was on a poll a few weeks ago and didn't win. But, I will definitely get to it.
I requested this so thank you for reacting! It doesn't get any better than this, until the next Lovebites Song! Pretty cool when a heavy metal band can drop acoustic and piano mid-song...not many capable of that. These ladies are talented AF and I listen to them EVERYDAY. Never gets old! 🐺🦊
You may be ready for what I believe to be their homerun song. This is the song that when it ends you say "Did they just do that" It's the quickest 8min song as it sucks you in from the beginning. The song is Swan song with Chopin intro th-cam.com/video/WBhtqgiXEA4/w-d-xo.html what clearly separates them from the rest of the pack IMHO. No one comes close to doing this in metal today.
Realized you have not reacted to many of their face melters. A few suggestions.
Set the world on fire live th-cam.com/video/99zsH6iG_6c/w-d-xo.html slayer / testament thrash vibes, typically reacted to after holy war and before break the wall, which you've done both so this will complete the trifecta
Thunder vengeance live th-cam.com/video/yWE7PqCpGi4/w-d-xo.html old school metallica vibes, show opener w/big buildup and when the curtain drops...oh man, that 1st 15seconds, that is how you start a show!
Winds of Transylvania live th-cam.com/video/gzxReWzHIuA/w-d-xo.html the MV version is the opening for an anime show and the question everyone asked "could they do this live", hell yeah they can. 5mins of intense shredding / squeals.
M.D.O. live th-cam.com/video/RzyIFE-eRH8/w-d-xo.html just a classic metal song w/old metallica vibes
This list goes on and on but I won't overwhelm you. 🙂
Thank you for the request. I've added Swan Song to the request list.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Awesome, ty. Be sure to use the link I provided or find the one with Chopin Intro (big difference w/out it). When watching the intro & outro, keep in mind this is a heavy metal band doing this. All i'll say. Looking forward to your reaction! 🐺🦊
They have actually said in several interviews that their main influences in metal. Has been from brittish and european metal bands.
And especially like Maiden, Judas Priest, Deep Purple, Accept, Motörhead and the thoose bands.
Along other bands and genres offcourse from Japan and even US. But mainly The brittish bands especially at the beginning for them.
Thats also why they cant be said only being a Powermetal band. They have songs thats more Trash metal. And songs that leans more to plain metal or even older hardrock.
Sometimes they have some uns of symphonic metal but not as much. Like in the background of "Judgement day" for an example. Or in Myakos background layerings or her piano adds to the music.
So to summon, just as you say noone should just categorize them as a powermetal band.
Even if that and trash is much of their foundation.
But certainly one of our current times best metal bands in my point of view.
Especially when you think in composing and technicaly and that every single one of them is a master of their instruments.
I dont know many bands thats sound so great live either. Maybe Nighwish and Epica maybe...Only heard Nighwish but their live sound and mixing sound is phenomenal. Someone said they have the same engineer as Nighwish.
( Someone correct me if I am wrong..)
Just a final fun say from another reactor.
They sound like Metallica, but with higher skill...:)
(A totally another song that you may come to, so I will not spoil which song ... )
Amazing band ...period...
This sounds pretty good John
Absolutely.
Enjoyed the reaction. Lovebites list Iron Maiden as one of their main influences. One thing I'll have to agree to disagree with you though: To me, Asami is a female Bruce Dickinson if there ever was one! BTW, don't miss Nemophila's new release, "Adabana"! It kicks A$$!
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She has an amazing voice, but she doesn't sound like Bruce Dickenson. AND, no woman would want to or need to (it would be strange). Comparing her to Bruce Dickenson is impossible. Male and female voices that sound nothing alike at all. Furthermore, she gracefully and slowly walks around while she's performing, dressed like she's going to a wedding. Bruce is like a ping pong ball, running and jumping all over the place, often wearing ripped up clothing. They are literally nothing alike. Stage presence? Sure, they both command the stage. So, I respectfully agree to disagree.
I will definitely be getting to the new Nemophila and the new The Warning.
Be well, my friend. Have an amazing weekend.
I do see your point. But I just finished listening to "Holy War" again. It's that "Air Raid Siren" range and sustain that associates her with Bruce for me. It's cool. We could go back and forth, but I love your reactions and one thing we certainly agree on is excellent music.
Hope you're having a great weekend as well....and don't forget about Rolling Quartz!
Awesome reaction and yes Lovebites are influenced by Iron Maiden and they even have a song tributing them called "The Crusade" and you absolutely need to check it out if you love Iron Maiden because The Crusade will knock your socks off. Heres the link th-cam.com/video/w7eWM1ptkOU/w-d-xo.html
Lovebites is also very heavily influenced by Helloween witch they use a similar formula with 2 lead guitars and extremely good bass work and they've been around since the mid 80s as well and Lovebites even does a cover of Eagle Fly Free by Helloween. Also since the reunion of Hansen and Kiske in 2017 to Helloween they now have 3 Lead guitarist and 3 vocalists. I highly recommend checking out Helloween
Helloween has been an amazing, underrated band from the start. They're awesome.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts yes one of my favorites along with Lovebites, Gamma Ray, and Iron Savior
dahell is sound spanish?
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Miho the bassist is a big steve harris fan so she's the biggest maiden fan in them. That why the got that sound
It's undeniable.
That acoustic guitar is for song EPILOGUE, watch them play that song....awesome....BluesMetal sound....
I'll get to it, I'm sure. Thank you, Zabri. Haven't heard from you in a while. I hope all is well.
I agree with the Maiden reference. There are worse bands to be inspired by :-)
Absolutely.
Yeah, I don't get why people get upset when you recognize an influence by another band in their music either. Every band that has ever existed has been influenced by someone else. This has been going on for hundreds of years. Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" that everyone knows and loves used a motif that Mozart used in the death scene of "Don Giovanni." He even mentions "Don Giovanni" in his original manuscript of "Moonlight Sonata." All he did was change a couple of notes so he wasn't directly copying Mozart. If being influenced by someone else was good enough and acceptable to Beethoven, it should be good enough for modern bands. Anyone who says that a band was not influenced by someone else (a) doesn't understand music, and (b) hasn't listened to very much music of different styles. Being influenced by someone is not the same as copying someone. Led Zeppelin had a habit of copying things from early blues music. In fact, they've lost several court battles over it and have had to pay a lot of money to the original artists. While copying is a no-no, there's absolutely nothing wrong with being influenced by someone.
I heard some of the Zeppelin copying stuff on TH-cam. It's pretty unbelievable. Every band and every person on earth is influenced by someone before them. That's simply how life works. The issue is 100% never the bands complaining that they've been influenced, it's the FANS of the bands. It's quite ridiculous and definitely nonsense. Be well, Ralph; always great to hear from ya'.
Just grate review of yours. Yes, we all Wolfpack know Iron Maiden is one of the main roots of Lovebites. I think you have reacted their The Crusade th-cam.com/video/0guewPdnrKQ/w-d-xo.html. If you haven't, this is a tribute to Aces High and Miho is a great fan of Steve Harris.
I think Wolfpack don't hate pauses in your reaction as long as you give relevant and good comments meanwhile, and you are doing great job. We hate pauses just for saying "Oh, my good".
I totally agree with your opinion that the bass and drums are driving the band. This band is very ensemble oriented like an orchestra, it's not a style of everybody shines playing solo workshop style, but you still can tell the highest musicianship of Miho and Haruna. Soloists (the singer and the guitars) and rhythm section strictly perform each own role and produce one great sound as ensemble like an orchestra.
Thank you, Gatograto. I'm trying my best.
That's funny you should say that because in Holy Wars Midoris part of the solo was so Iron Maiden it was like almost right off an IM song
I find their Maiden influence to be so obvious that anyone who doesn't see it (or hear it) simply is not familiar with Iron Maiden.
LOVEBITES THE BEST HEAVY METAL BAND ON THE EARTH🤘🔥
Based on opinion. Opinions aren't factual. They're pretty damn good.
The - OMG that's good song. 👏👏👏
Absolutely.
Great reaction! Totally normal to compare bands lol, don't worry about what people think.
A band I really love, but very different from this one is Dalriada. It is a folk metal band from Hungary. I would recommend "A Dudas":
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I don't worry about what other people think at all or in any way. I don't seek validation. It's just mind boggling to me that someone has the ability to twist around compliments. There's so much anger in this world. Like what ya' like and fuck what anyone else thinks. Live by that shit.
I have added Dalriada to the request list. Thank you moJoDL.
Fate Gear would be good Headless Goddess
Thank you, Daniel. I've added this to the request list.
Thanks for getting to this one. There are very few true masterpieces in rock. “A Day in the Life” by the Beatles; “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin; “Layla” by Derek and the Dominoes; “Starless” by King Crimson; “Ghost Love Score”, by Nightwish. Maybe a dozen more, at most. What they have in common is masterful writing, jedi-level musicianship and production, and, most important to separating them from merely great songs, the exploration of multiple musical ideas. Many of them happen to follow the “Bolero” model for development of a song, using these musical ideas to take the listener through multiple emotions until cresting and resolving, like a huge wave crashing ashore. Some big rock groups made their name on one masterpiece (most never had even one). "Frozen Serenade" clearly has it all, and belongs on that list. Lovebites, in five short years, gave us at least five; I put this and “Swan Song” at the top of the heap.
Next LoveBites: “The Crusade” LoveBites tribute to Iron Maiden (Aces High)
I have that one on the request list.
No problem with the comparisons. Lovebites openly celebrate their influences--Sabbath, Purple, Maiden, Priest, Metallica--like all great artists, they borrow from anyone they think has something to add, and then they mix it all up to create something fresh and new. Personally, I like their songwriting more than that of all those other groups, which for me is what sets them apart.
The problem with comparisons has never been the bands themselves, it's the fans.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts I get it. What I'm saying is most fans are not like that--I hope.
More metal bands you want? Okay, pardner, I’m gonna give you one but with a twist. They’re called Destrose, another all female Japanese band. But this one comes with a challenge. I challenge you to guess which two members went on to become members of Lovebites. Don’t cheat and Google the answer and please don’t anyone else give it away in the comments section. Let’s see if he can spot them by their playing. Here’s the link and give us your reaction to Destrose th-cam.com/video/AgNE7Ok7w4o/w-d-xo.html
Destrose formed every other female bands of Japan after them hahaha.
Looking forward to the challenge. I've added it to the request list. Be well, my friend.
@@Jmaveryk And the grandmothers of all all female J hardrock/ metal is Show-Ya....
This song makes me Cry 😢🐺🏴🤘
We all have things that do that to us.
Lovebites harmonics NJ sizing reminds me of Helloween, ever since I heard lovebites' rendition of eagle fly free.
Midori doesn't read music she's like Jimi Hendrix
I would go as far as to say that MOST musicians don't read music. MOST of them are pretty self taught. Very odd, but very true.
It's like Iron Maiden but better! Here are some band's I dicovered during COVID: Lutharo - Phantom, Burnning Witches - Hexenhammer, Crypta - From the ashes. Peace and cheers
That is 100% opinion based. I respectfully have a differing opinion. I am a gigantic Iron Maiden fan, and have been listening to them for around 40 years. As such, I prefer Iron Maiden. Peace & Cheers.
Hanabie ,we love sweets
Already did it.
LOVEBITES number one metal band in the world Nemophila number one metal band in the world Band Maid number one metal band in the world Band Maiko number one metal band in the world
So, LoveBites is the number one band in the world, Nemophila is the number one band in the world, AND Band Maid is the number one band in the world? Makes sense.
There is another band that is a influence for Lovebites that I want to suggest to you listen if you don't already did, Is a brazilian band called Angra, the song is "Carry on": th-cam.com/video/LqaDmOLRhME/w-d-xo.html
I've added Angra to the request list and I'm looking forward to it. Thank you, Jean.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Thank you
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Angra is a great band and a favorite of Midori. One of Midori's biggest influences is Kiko Loureiro, formerly of Angra and currently of Megadeth. A lot of great music in Brazil.
Back again....just picking up on something you asked, about "bands from other countries ". Here's one for you, which seems to have slipped under the radar on the reaction channels, you might score a first!
Imperial Age are a symphonic metal band from..... Russia. And before anyone yells Boycott, here's a post from the band:
"We are completely against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We have been, are and will be publicly protesting against it. We left Russia as soon as the war began.
We stand with all those whose innocent lives are being ruined."
The timing couldn't have been worse for them. Largely self or crowd funded, with no major record label behind them, they were embarking on a European & UK tour when the war started.
Here's some samples of their work. Their latest MV release, plus The Monestary", from an online streamed concert during Covid lockdowns. Russians love to sing, and they have not one, but three superb vocalists! Links follows.
The Monestary
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The Way is the Aim
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I ain't boycotting anyone. I have added this to the request list. Thanks, Hoges. Have an amazing weekend.
@@ProjectEllsworthReacts Have You reacted to Arka'n / Tears of the dead from Togo in Africa? Bloodywood/ Dana Dan from India? Metal with local influences.