Always so nice to see Miho again. She answered all the questions very well. She knows the metal scene, even back when it started. A lot of old-school metal fans believe the first metal band was Black Sabbath. Japan has a huge metal/music scene. So much talent. I hope Lovebites will tour the USA soon.
Thanks for the comment! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the interview. Yes, I know, it would be great if we could just keep doing more and more interviews with Miho, but unfortunately this is where it ends, at least for now. Just a little secret for you...we actually do have some extra footage we didn't use this time. Hopefully we can utilize somewhere, someday...😁
A true metalhead. I love this girl. She is so incredibly genuine and honest. I hope she succeeds in the music she loves. And this one about the music of your teens is mine theory as well ;)
I'm not really a metalhead, as I also love blues, jazz and progressive hard rock, as well as classical music. That said, Lovebites is my favorite band of all time. Miho created Lovebites. Will always be grateful to her. She's beautiful, charming, classy, brilliant, superbly talented, great bassist. I wish her every happiness, blessing. As an old Texas red neck cowboy, 74, I believe best bands in world today, are in Japan.
From what I've read people was not very happy with Pantera's reunion, some criticism were calling them a cover band with the wrong members. Probably too harsh. Here in the south of Europe Pantera was just one small band more in the heavy metal scene, but since I've started to check english speaking heavy metal internet I've noticed people is very passionate about them in the USA. Speaking of the USA, in 2022/2023 I don't see LOVEBITES having any problem to be able to do small shows there. During pandemic the band has got lots of attention that didn't exist prior to 2020. It is a style of metal that connects better with the audience in Europe and Latin America I think, but USA also has an audience that enjoys this more british-like heavy metal. And yeah I watched that live stream and Nemophila's show was awesome, their songs are good, they show great style and charisma on stage and they are all really talented. It was a small show but an important stepping stone for them and the whole japanese girls metal scene. You guys who were able to go see them were lucky.
Thanks for doing this interview with Miho! Will be interesting to see who you interview next. Also hoping to see more Japanese bands travel abroad and visit many countries and receive the love of their fans! 🤗 Looking forward to Miho's future activities as well! 💙
Thank you for your comments Matt!! Hope you'll enjoy our upcoming contents too. Yes, getting more Japanese bands known outside Japan and sending them out there is exactly what we are trying to do with this project. Hope you'll support us all the way🤘
it really is a shame that LOVEBITES never made it to the states when miho was with them. the fans would have gone nuts for them and i am sure that every venue would have sold out. and i'm sure that miho will have great success in whatever she does. the pack loves her
Been waiting since 2018 to see my first live from them. I'm convinced if the pandemic didn't happen in 2020 Lovebites would have performed in the states.
I thhink she's been really clear here, If you read between the lines. She mentioned she is getting in touch with old friends "metalheads".She also mentioned their success n the US, based "Initially," building their brand, on high quality covers of old classics,before embarking on originals, and contrasted it with love bites lack of success in the US, Having come straight out with originals, without building a brand. As amazing as love bites. Music is, just look at the numbers Nemo racked up, with their Internet covers, ironically, there 2 Iron Maiden covers. "The trooper" and "aces high", are the cats, by far the most successful covers they did, which have got several million views. This is ironic because Iron Maiden, is by far Miho's favourite band, and is the structure with which she has Formulated, But progressed love bites essential sound with It's no coincidence that love bites came out with a fantastic quality cover of painkiller, about a year after Nemo, had racked up all those numbers with their covers. Again no coincidence, that this is Mihos 2nd favourite band of all time
I think that the main reason Lovebites has not been to the USA is because of Miho’s departure from the band, but they’re about to announce the new bass player. Remember they performed at Wacken Open Air, Germany, in 2018, with great success. Best wishes to Miho.
She's basically saying here that she regrets not building their profile with internationally popular covers, in the same genre, before embarking on original stuff. It's no coincidence that Nemophilia racked up millions of views with 2 fantastic interpretations of Iron Maiden songs, Then the little while later love bites randomly release 2 covers, 1 of them being painkiller.Iron Maiden and Judas Priest are Mihos favourite bands. Nemo have got a US and international audience with only a handful of original stuff, following no more than about 10 brilliant professional interpretations of covers.
I was really looking forward to the 2nd part of the interview with Miho. Thank you so much for this amazing 2nd interview with her. She is one of the most talented bass players in the world. She is one of a big music personalities from Japan. It was more than a pleasure for me to see and hear this interview with her. Fantastic work as always. Thank you so much for your amazing opinions, Rosana Miho. I wish all the best for you, Miho. Have a good day with my heartfelt greetings from Czech republic :-).
I think Miho already has some member candidates in her head. 「Burn/Deep Purple ガールズバンドで演奏してみた」👈search I suggest to this vocalist woman to contact Miho.
Thanks Miho for the interview. That was very interesting to listen to her and watch her. Thank you for this episode. I hope new episodes will come sooner.
Thanks for watching and commenting!! We'll try to get you more episodes as soon as possible but please bear with us as we've just started and we work with a low budget and minimum crew. Hopefully things will get better and faster...so keep supporting us!!
The real metal head Miho . Her finger plucking bass ,her compositions, her lyrics, her head banging and her awesome stage presence extremely difficult to emulate. Miho ! 🐺 Miho! 🐺 Miho! 🐺🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I know one bassist that tried out who would be perfect for Lovebites. She is soulful in her playing. Has everything that Lovebites is looking for and a metalhead as well.
These two interviews uncovered a lot of ground that I was curious about Miho. I really appreciated that she was the mastermind behind Lovebites and wrote a lot of their material, but was confused by her departure, especially since the talent level in that band was titanic. Now I've got an idea. I hope she finds the pieces to make a power-groove band with bluesy elements and a flashy stage show, starts out with a good assortment of worldly-accessible covers, makes a good brand and finally crosses to the US. I'd go see whatever she creates.
I have to disagree on one point she made, she said nothing beats the music you listened to as a teenager. As a man who is in his 60's I am finding some of the best music in my life NOW. Lovebites, obviously, Babymetal, The Warning, Atarashii Gakko, Jinjer, Avatar, Volbeat etc. etc. I know some of these bands have been around a while but they certainly weren't around in my teenage years.
I think Miho speaks truthfully about the music of our teenage years. It's a time of discovery about the world around us and about ourselves, and the soundscape of that time is so intricately woven into our experiences that it's an indelible part of our lives. This is true no matter what decade we were teenagers. Great interviews, by the way -- thank you for these!! Deepest admiration and all good wishes for Miho~
Miho mentioned her friend Ayumu who sings in the symphonic melodic death metal band "Serenity in Murder". See and listen to the band and the singer. That's really very good.
Great interview, thank you, and thank you to Miho as well! Thought her closing remarks were really appropriate, and I think that desired recognition for the Japanese artists is already happening, and no doubt she has played a large role in that! All the best to Miho and her future endeavors!
It's just a little matter of time that lovebites will not just U.S known...soon, Lovebites will worldwide known... We all know how lovebites' musically level
Hello guys!, I want to congratulate to the whole the heavier japan crew for an amazing interview! Great and dynamic questions!! Greetings from 🇲🇽 hope for this project to be successful, and, if you see Miho again please tell her that I admire her talent, I respect her hunger to search what she wants, and that I love her music taste! If one day she wants😅😜, i could talk with her hours and hours about cool stuff!!. Bye Bye Heavier Japan I'll wait for more dope content 🤘🏼🔥😎
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You know what would be awesome? Having some authentic merchandise (t-shirts, etc) linked to the channel to help spread the good metal word. I've only been able to purchase a couple items, as the shipping costs from Japan are literally insane! It would be great if some sort of collective hub could be aided and abeted by this channel as its popularity continues to expand. Just a thought...rock on! 🍻🔥🤘🇯🇵
Thanks for your input Sean! Yes, we actual had merch in mind but we just started this thing and don't really have too many followers yet especially on our other social media platforms like IG and FB...so we hope to start something once we get a bit more of a following. Will think of a way so shipping costs don't become too big of a problem.
If these female metal bands record labels were to push for exposure to the US it would be an instant success in my opinion. Would love to see a large festival tour like Show-Ya Naon no Yaon but on a larger scale. I think they would do very well here.
Miho, I heard that you like to talk a lot about rock and heavy metal in your circle of friends. So do we (your fans). So this interview was great for us, but too short. 🤘🐺🤘 1. I think it's time to write a book: The Destrose Connection 2007-2022. I think that at least 100,000 of these could be sold worldwide. Find a good ghostwriter.📖 2. You are a very good songwriter. Why don't you write some good songs and sell them to other bands. Aldious e.g. could use some good Thrash songs in their repertoire.🎶 3. Think about more singing in the future. You can do that and it would sound good, believe me.🎤 4. If you're putting together a new band one day, here's my wish list for it :😁🤘😉 Bass : Miho Rosana Lead Guitar: Narumi Suzuki Lead Guitar: Sakura Yoshida Drums: Aruto Vocals : Rami
I will always consider it strange the silence from Miho in why she left the band she co-founded. I know it's none of our business, but as a fan who watched her leave and risking Lovebites future, personally I am just curious.
most probably fighting , because of who know what. reason i say this is because if u go to insta, they unfollow each other. the same goes with aldious r!n , they unfollow each other. if they seperate nicely they wont unfollow each other like Reno from aldious, she still followed by the members, official page of aldious even promote reno new album.
They weren't all into Metal exclusively. Their success so far is exclusivvely because of Miho and Haruna, who are more grounded metalheads, who adore iron maiden, Priest, Helloween etc.They decided the basic structure of the sound would be classic metal in the bass driven Iron Maidenesque sound, with the twin guitars, feeding off the bass and the fantasy and theatre, but taking it a little more progressive. I think other band members may have felt constrained by this, but also probably don't understand that Miho, is not just a musician but a leader, who understands what works to be a technical, interesting and popular band simultaneously She has implied a couple oof things here about why she may have left - she's mentioneed getting back in touch with "old friends", implying metalheads and doing covers and also mentioning "Nemo", who have been incredibly successful "Internationally", by doing their own interpretations of classic covers, before embarking on original music.She also contrasted "Nemo's"US success, with the lack of US success, by lovebites. It's ironic that Nemo's 2 iron maiden covers, have been, by far, the most popular covers, they have done. Firstly, maybe she thinks they should have started out doing high quality interpretations, of old classics, which would build their brand 1st before doing the original stuff. Notice how Nemophila did brilliant covers of maidens. "The trooper" and "Aces high", then Love bites came out with a cover of "painkiller" later. Miho probably saw the dramatic Numbers of views, Nemo, were racking up on the Internet and wanted a piece of it Secondly, as good as Miyako is, with her classical background and focus on technical excellence, i would think she would want to take the group more progressive and artistry based and less focus on the theatre, and overall listener experience. Just a guess, but I would assume that so far she felt constrained so far, by the "Overton window" that Miho may have put upon her. Don't be surprised if you see love bites turn into a retro "dream theatre" from here on,, with Monotonous, self-indulgent Malmsteinesque Guitar solos everywhere It's all a matter of choice.if Lovebites want to be a global brand, they should not take their music too progressive and talking about Lame real-world issues, which have been done to death and leads to a small audience.
the pity is that she obviously has not realized how damn good LOVBITES is... kudos to her that she has intiated this band, and especially Myako joined since she targeted a heavy metal band focussing on english lyrics with western style riffs... and they did it!!! and nailed it !!! so hopefully her legacy gets continued.. he good thing (and I know I will get hated by this) although she is a tremendous bass player, this is the "easist" part to replace... Asami is the voice, M&M are crutial for lovebites, Haruna could eventually be replaced, but she is such a beast in drums... and so cute (pardon for the expression)... looking forward for the new songs (as announced by Midori), and then a world tour as headline.. I will be there for sure, wherever it is in Europe!!!
@@mmcpa don't get wong, Haruna is a superbe part of LOVEBITES... but in JP, clocks are running differently, and as u might have seen most currently, Saki (Nemophila) and Miho did a gig... that is all fine..now knowing the background (Dextrose: Miho & Haruna) there could be a link.. I simply stated that (for me) Asamis voice and the two super shredders Myako & Midori are key for LOVEBITES... Frankly, I would love to have the origin combo to continue... BUT, in all essence, (pardon to be rude), Asami (the only & only voice) is Lovebites, and M&M are Lovebites...
@@markushowald6449 I believe Miho's departure will strengthen Haruna's connection to Lovebites as she is now the only founding member on the band. Miho had her reasons for which we'll never know.
@@markushowald6449 I agree. Haruna is awesome, but ultimately would be replaceable without dramatically affecting the sound of Lovebites. But if Asami or M&M were to leave the sound would change a lot, so let's hope they ALL stay together for a long time.
Thanks for the interview. Found Japanese Rock/Metal thanks to Blackpink!! Loved the interview and I have 2 thousand more questions for Miho!! Going to subscribe on the quality of this interview. Keep this high quality, please.
Miho is always interesting. I wish I had a time machine so I could take her to see the Soulfly and Pantera show I saw in Dayton, Ohio . . . 2001? I think that's when it was. Great show, and I'm sure she would have enjoyed it. The Japanese band that has made the most inroads in America has to be Babymetal. BAND-MAID, Asterism, and Wagakki Band have done American tours at various points, but those tours weren't close to the scale of Babymetal. I remember reading that Miho played in the USA when she was in Destrose, though I think that was just at an anime convention in Oklahoma.
I enjoyed the interview and understand that you probably couldn't ask why she left the band which is what all the Lovebites fans want to know. It's baffling to most fans that she left. They have a huge following in Europe where power metal is popular, they were playing festivals and touring with big power metal bands like Dragonforce. She was even photographed meeting her metal heroes like Steve Harris and Rob Halford. Why would she leave? I think she left over musical differences. I think the others want to go in a symphonic or progressive musical direction. They just hired a virtuoso bassist who clearly doesn't even like metal that much judging from her youtube channel so that indicates to me that they'll go progressive where every song is a 30 minute epic with endless bass, guitar and drum solos. I was drawn to Lovebites back in 2017 because the were a power metal version of early Iron Maiden back from the 80's before they went all progressive and boring. I'm apprehensive about what Lovebites will do next. Miho was my favourite member of the band so will certainly follow her career if she forms a new band. I'd love her to form a new band that will play songs she wrote. Most of my favourite Lovebites songs were hers. She has too much talent just to quit music and have to go get a real 9 to 5 job. She's been in metal bands since Destrose over 10 years ago and she's not that old.
Thank you Michael for taking the time to watch and comment on our video. Regarding Miho's departure from LB, she made a statement on social media when the band announced her leave, and that's it. She is very talented indeed and we look forward to her future musical projects, whenever and wherever it may be.
Many of Miho's songs are concentrated in the early days of LB, and it seems that the late songs are composed by Asami and Miyako. Maybe Miho didn't like the band going in a different direction than she did. However, I think she left the band because it was not just Miho's band and it was successful as a band. Also, I imagine that the relationship with Miyako may have collapsed in the latter half of the year, there are almost no photos or videos of the two side by side, and Haruna is always between them. I think Haruna feared that LB would end if Miho and Miyako left the band. In that sense, I think Haruna saved LB.
@@junkgroovejunk I agree with you. I thought the same thing myself. Even though Miho wrote about 3 songs per album Miyako and Asami emerged as the main driving force behind their musical direction. Even Midori started writing songs. I think maybe Miho realized that it wasn't her band anymore. I can see Lovebites moving away from the Iron Maiden sound of Miho's songs and becoming more progressive or symphonic.
@@SammiCurr It seems to me now they sound even more like Maiden at times, with "Wicked Witch" and "Lost in the Garden" especially. I think the new album may be the best collection of compositions and vocal performances from them yet.
Terrific. I wonder if she left LoveBites because she was frustrated at their lack of progress on the international scene. I woudn't count them out yet though. I hope she remained friends with them. Looking forward to videos from Down Dope squad.
they mostly toured in UK and European metal festivals(2018-2019). They had bad luck because the Pandemic got in their way, then Miho left, the mariage, the baby, the bassist audition. If only Miho was more patient.
She is so correct about how bands in Japan don’t have to work like slaves traveling abroad to have success. Domestically, a lot of Japanese bands have huge success in Japan. If you look at the audiences they are over whelming. One Ok Rock drew 110,000 fans at their outdoor concert in Nagisein Park. Japan really supports their artists and really like to keep some things in Japan. It’s always been that way in some form or another with a country that once kept it’s self closed off from the rest of the world intentionally. Now, as much as I love that wonderful, awesome country, it’s being too Westernized in some parts, especially Tokyo. I really hate that because there is something very special about Japanese culture, something ethereal and beautiful. I don’t want to see that overwhelmed by the disrespect of the West.
nice interview interesting person too bad she is not in lovebites anymore. but hey she got some great plans for the future. and i have already discovered alot of japanese band. huge fan of their black and depressive black metal scene. my personal favorite styles. but yeah great interview
First, thx for the interview! 👍 But then I wonder, if it was conditional to not mention the big elephant in the room? Not even the slightest try to ask about her departure from Lovebites ... I don't get it ... probably the world would collapse, if the fans got some conlusion ... kind of sad ... 😢
Thanks for watching and commenting. A lot of people have pointed out the same subject regarding the "elephant". This is how we view it. Firstly Miho has already mentioned previously on social media why she left LOVEBITES, and we didn't find it necessary to have her repeat what she had already mentioned in the past. Secondly, we didn't want to feature anything negative in this interview, nor do we want to feature contents that relate to gossip. Our priority on this channel is to spread information about Japanese music and culture, and we plan to stick to that. That said, we hope you understand our stance and support our future endeavors.
My opinion, Not surprising, just talking about Japan Metal scene. LOVEBITES could been in USA tour before F N Covid messed up everything in the world . Hate it with a passion. Lol she's right about Nemophila how they got started. Saki side band to me from mary's blood. Bad part is there alot of bands in Japan. Sorry, Alot of bad and good few bands. Each to there own. Labels needs to change in Japan. True, internet is new way to promote new bands and Twitter. For years, Some lucky others well. For Miho As a longtime Fan of LOVEBITES will never know why. I seen other Japanese bands use a reason good or bad. But never talk about why it happened on members leave bands. Just move on. Not a big deal for me in Japan only. I care only about the Music the band make to keep me as a fan. All good. 💜🥰🤘 Miho Good Luck in Life and music and Thank You for making LOVEBITES. Cheers ✌ Stay Safe and Stay Metal.
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That won't be mentioned. From what I remember Miho-sama was feeling depressed after her father passing and with the state of the beginning of the pandemic, it must have messed her up. So she stepped away so she can heal her self. I'm happy Miho-sama is in a better place now. And happy she mentioned that she wants too be in a band again!! Looking forward for the future for Miho-sama.
Nice try😁👍 If you're talking about the drum beat when the question text comes out, that's original content! But I agree the snare does sound a bit like Alex VH's! Thanks for watching/listening to the details!!!
I like many bands in Japan, like Sand and Band Maid etc...One of my only gripes is that a lot of the musicians in Japan are too technical and don't play with enough feeling from the heart. Many of their guitar hero's didn't know how to read a note of music but were able to pull something out of their heart and soul.
Thank you for commenting Steve! You're right and that's exactly what Miho mentioned in the interview. A lot of weight is put on the technical aspect and not much on things like groove, emotion, tone, etc. Would be great if a lot of the musicians here in Japan realize this important factor that can take them to a higher level.
depending on your taste in music, for example I'm more into classic heavy metal but on the other hand I can't get into simple music like pop, rock, punk, etc.
Yes, more feeling and songs from the heart. It's ok to make a mistake. As Miles Davis once said, "If you don't make a mistake, you already made a mistake" One more thing, I think theJapanese producers and engineers use way too much compression. Taking a really good song and making it lifeless. An example of a really good recording is Polyphia, czcams.com/video/1JNmz17gnMw/video.html The music is a bit open and not squashed.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Steve. I agree with you and truly hope that Japanese producers and engineers, as well as the musicians themselves will open up their minds (and sound). Not saying that absolutely no one does that in Japan, but we can definitely have more of that.
I over heard a conversation by an American - Japanese band promoter the other day , he was saying the same thing that the Japanese management teams and record companies have a tight hold over the bands and don't want outside promoters trying to organise tours outside of Japan , they are so closed minded to change . Pity for the world fans who would welcome them with open arms
Always so nice to see Miho again. She answered all the questions very well. She knows the metal scene, even back when it started. A lot of old-school metal fans believe the first metal band was Black Sabbath. Japan has a huge metal/music scene. So much talent. I hope Lovebites will tour the USA soon.
Me too man, me too 🤘🐺🤘
That's because Black Sabbath is the first metal band.
I honestly prefer the metal coming from Japan over much of what's offered elsewhere. It really *is* that good.
she is a real metalhead and has done so much for metal in japan. always good to see her. 💙💙💙
So modest. Japan is on FIRE and she was and is a big reason for that. If we don't see some Japanese bands making a splash here, it's on us.
Miho is a great ambassador for Japan's metal scene.
I would listen to Miho talk about heavy metal for hours, she knows a lot!
We need part 3, 4, 5... 🤘😄🤘
Thank you for the interview.
Thank you💜 Miho💜
Me too . MIHO 🤘🐺🔥🔥🔥
Thanks for the comment! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the interview. Yes, I know, it would be great if we could just keep doing more and more interviews with Miho, but unfortunately this is where it ends, at least for now. Just a little secret for you...we actually do have some extra footage we didn't use this time. Hopefully we can utilize somewhere, someday...😁
A true metalhead. I love this girl. She is so incredibly genuine and honest. I hope she succeeds in the music she loves.
And this one about the music of your teens is mine theory as well ;)
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Miho 🐺 Superstar. Glad she enjoyed my neck of the woods "that guitar sound was created in this damp air" 😁🤘 🇬🇧 If she's back in the UK...I'm there.
Hope Miho be a better person, have a good life and success in career you want. Thanks for team up Lovebites. Hope you don't forget members there.👍👍🤘🤘
Awesome, great to see Miho!! Looking forward to what she will do next!! 🤘🙂🤘
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I'm not really a metalhead, as I also love blues, jazz and progressive hard rock, as well as classical music. That said, Lovebites is my favorite band of all time. Miho created Lovebites. Will always be grateful to her. She's beautiful, charming, classy, brilliant, superbly talented, great bassist. I wish her every happiness, blessing. As an old Texas red neck cowboy, 74, I believe best bands in world today, are in Japan.
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From what I've read people was not very happy with Pantera's reunion, some criticism were calling them a cover band with the wrong members. Probably too harsh. Here in the south of Europe Pantera was just one small band more in the heavy metal scene, but since I've started to check english speaking heavy metal internet I've noticed people is very passionate about them in the USA.
Speaking of the USA, in 2022/2023 I don't see LOVEBITES having any problem to be able to do small shows there. During pandemic the band has got lots of attention that didn't exist prior to 2020. It is a style of metal that connects better with the audience in Europe and Latin America I think, but USA also has an audience that enjoys this more british-like heavy metal.
And yeah I watched that live stream and Nemophila's show was awesome, their songs are good, they show great style and charisma on stage and they are all really talented. It was a small show but an important stepping stone for them and the whole japanese girls metal scene. You guys who were able to go see them were lucky.
Thanks for doing this interview with Miho! Will be interesting to see who you interview next. Also hoping to see more Japanese bands travel abroad and visit many countries and receive the love of their fans! 🤗
Looking forward to Miho's future activities as well! 💙
Thank you for your comments Matt!! Hope you'll enjoy our upcoming contents too. Yes, getting more Japanese bands known outside Japan and sending them out there is exactly what we are trying to do with this project. Hope you'll support us all the way🤘
it really is a shame that LOVEBITES never made it to the states when miho was with them. the fans would have gone nuts for them and i am sure that every venue would have sold out. and i'm sure that miho will have great success in whatever she does. the pack loves her
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Been waiting since 2018 to see my first live from them. I'm convinced if the pandemic didn't happen in 2020 Lovebites would have performed in the states.
@@hazeywaz i live in western mass. even if they had only hit the west coast i would have flown out to see them
Only once they have Miho's replacement locked in ( whoever the lucky person happens to be) should they be able to proceed forward.
I thhink she's been really clear here, If you read between the lines. She mentioned she is getting in touch with old friends "metalheads".She also mentioned their success n the US, based "Initially," building their brand, on high quality covers of old classics,before embarking on originals, and contrasted it with love bites lack of success in the US, Having come straight out with originals, without building a brand.
As amazing as love bites. Music is, just look at the numbers Nemo racked up, with their Internet covers, ironically, there 2 Iron Maiden covers. "The trooper" and "aces high", are the cats, by far the most successful covers they did, which have got several million views. This is ironic because Iron Maiden, is by far Miho's favourite band, and is the structure with which she has Formulated, But progressed love bites essential sound with
It's no coincidence that love bites came out with a fantastic quality cover of painkiller, about a year after Nemo, had racked up all those numbers with their covers. Again no coincidence, that this is Mihos 2nd favourite band of all time
I think that the main reason Lovebites has not been to the USA is because of Miho’s departure from the band, but they’re about to announce the new bass player. Remember they performed at Wacken Open Air, Germany, in 2018, with great success. Best wishes to Miho.
She's basically saying here that she regrets not building their profile with internationally popular covers, in the same genre, before embarking on original stuff. It's no coincidence that Nemophilia racked up millions of views with 2 fantastic interpretations of Iron Maiden songs, Then the little while later love bites randomly release 2 covers, 1 of them being painkiller.Iron Maiden and Judas Priest are Mihos favourite bands.
Nemo have got a US and international audience with only a handful of original stuff, following no more than about 10 brilliant professional interpretations of covers.
I was super sad Miho departure from lovebites. But I’ll still follow her. Im a Miho fan. She’s gorgeous and intelligent. Fan since 2018.
I was really looking forward to the 2nd part of the interview with Miho. Thank you so much for this amazing 2nd interview with her. She is one of the most talented bass players in the world. She is one of a big music personalities from Japan. It was more than a pleasure for me to see and hear this interview with her. Fantastic work as always. Thank you so much for your amazing opinions, Rosana Miho. I wish all the best for you, Miho. Have a good day with my heartfelt greetings from Czech republic :-).
Thank you again Jan!! Nice to see your comments and passion here! Please keep supporting the Japanese rock scene!!
Can't wait for her next band!
I think Miho already has some member candidates in her head.
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I suggest to this vocalist woman to contact Miho.
@@junkgroovejunk I just listened, what a voice she had omg
cheers to miho and The heavier japan🍻
@addicted2LB Thank you very much for your support!!
Thanks Miho for the interview. That was very interesting to listen to her and watch her.
Thank you for this episode. I hope new episodes will come sooner.
Thanks for watching and commenting!! We'll try to get you more episodes as soon as possible but please bear with us as we've just started and we work with a low budget and minimum crew. Hopefully things will get better and faster...so keep supporting us!!
Thank you Miho.. Thank you..
I sincerely hope she goes fine and finds her dreams come true.I admire her as a bassist and as a woman.
🤟😃🤟 Can't wait, your new band Will be AWESOME!!! ⚡🖤⚡
The real metal head Miho . Her finger plucking bass ,her compositions, her lyrics, her head banging and her awesome stage presence extremely difficult to emulate.
Miho ! 🐺 Miho! 🐺 Miho! 🐺🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I know one bassist that tried out who would be perfect for Lovebites. She is soulful in her playing. Has everything that Lovebites is looking for and a metalhead as well.
@@hazeywaz 100% Bro 👸GASSHAN 🎸💙 for LOVEBITES 🤘🐺🤘
These two interviews uncovered a lot of ground that I was curious about Miho. I really appreciated that she was the mastermind behind Lovebites and wrote a lot of their material, but was confused by her departure, especially since the talent level in that band was titanic. Now I've got an idea. I hope she finds the pieces to make a power-groove band with bluesy elements and a flashy stage show, starts out with a good assortment of worldly-accessible covers, makes a good brand and finally crosses to the US. I'd go see whatever she creates.
Thank you Alan for watching and commenting!!
I have to disagree on one point she made, she said nothing beats the music you listened to as a teenager. As a man who is in his 60's I am finding some of the best music in my life NOW. Lovebites, obviously, Babymetal, The Warning, Atarashii Gakko, Jinjer, Avatar, Volbeat etc. etc. I know some of these bands have been around a while but they certainly weren't around in my teenage years.
I agree with you.
I don't know, Lovebites has an 80s vibe which IS the best period of heavy metal so I would have to agree with Miho.
@@ChadTheDragonLord That depends on whether you were a teenager in the 80's, I wasn't, and I don't think Miho was either.🙂
I think Miho speaks truthfully about the music of our teenage years. It's a time of discovery about the world around us and about ourselves, and the soundscape of that time is so intricately woven into our experiences that it's an indelible part of our lives. This is true no matter what decade we were teenagers. Great interviews, by the way -- thank you for these!! Deepest admiration and all good wishes for Miho~
Miho mentioned her friend Ayumu who sings in the symphonic melodic death metal band "Serenity in Murder". See and listen to the band and the singer. That's really very good.
Thank you! That's exactly what we want! Spreading word for Japanese metal!!
Great interview, thank you, and thank you to Miho as well! Thought her closing remarks were really appropriate, and I think that desired recognition for the Japanese artists is already happening, and no doubt she has played a large role in that! All the best to Miho and her future endeavors!
Thank you for your watching and leaving a comment!!
What a way to star a channel. With a BANG
Thanks!!
It's just a little matter of time that lovebites will not just U.S known...soon, Lovebites will worldwide known... We all know how lovebites' musically level
Hello guys!, I want to congratulate to the whole the heavier japan crew for an amazing interview! Great and dynamic questions!! Greetings from 🇲🇽 hope for this project to be successful, and, if you see Miho again please tell her that I admire her talent, I respect her hunger to search what she wants, and that I love her music taste! If one day she wants😅😜, i could talk with her hours and hours about cool stuff!!. Bye Bye Heavier Japan I'll wait for more dope content 🤘🏼🔥😎
Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our content! Hope to bring you more contents in the near future! Muchas gracias por tu mensaje Eduardo!!
@@TheHeavierJapan saludos y hasta luego amigos!!!😁😁🤘🏼
She was the soul of LOVEBITES.
You got that right!
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You know what would be awesome? Having some authentic merchandise (t-shirts, etc) linked to the channel to help spread the good metal word. I've only been able to purchase a couple items, as the shipping costs from Japan are literally insane! It would be great if some sort of collective hub could be aided and abeted by this channel as its popularity continues to expand. Just a thought...rock on! 🍻🔥🤘🇯🇵
Thanks for your input Sean! Yes, we actual had merch in mind but we just started this thing and don't really have too many followers yet especially on our other social media platforms like IG and FB...so we hope to start something once we get a bit more of a following. Will think of a way so shipping costs don't become too big of a problem.
Regarding language, it was several videos before I even realized their songs were in English.
If these female metal bands record labels were to push for exposure to the US it would be an instant success in my opinion. Would love to see a large festival tour like Show-Ya Naon no Yaon but on a larger scale. I think they would do very well here.
Miho, I heard that you like to talk a lot about rock and heavy metal in your circle of friends. So do we (your fans). So this interview was great for us, but too short.
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1. I think it's time to write a book: The Destrose Connection 2007-2022. I think that at least 100,000 of these could be sold worldwide. Find a good ghostwriter.📖
2. You are a very good songwriter. Why don't you write some good songs and sell them to other bands. Aldious e.g. could use some good Thrash songs in their repertoire.🎶
3. Think about more singing in the future. You can do that and it would sound good, believe me.🎤
4. If you're putting together a new band one day, here's my wish list for it :😁🤘😉
Bass : Miho Rosana
Lead Guitar: Narumi Suzuki
Lead Guitar: Sakura Yoshida
Drums: Aruto
Vocals : Rami
Thank you! Very interesting comment!!
I will always consider it strange the silence from Miho in why she left the band she co-founded. I know it's none of our business, but as a fan who watched her leave and risking Lovebites future, personally I am just curious.
most probably fighting , because of who know what. reason i say this is because if u go to insta, they unfollow each other. the same goes with aldious r!n , they unfollow each other. if they seperate nicely they wont unfollow each other like Reno from aldious, she still followed by the members, official page of aldious even promote reno new album.
They weren't all into Metal exclusively. Their success so far is exclusivvely because of Miho and Haruna, who are more grounded metalheads, who adore iron maiden, Priest, Helloween etc.They decided the basic structure of the sound would be classic metal in the bass driven Iron Maidenesque sound, with the twin guitars, feeding off the bass and the fantasy and theatre, but taking it a little more progressive. I think other band members may have felt constrained by this, but also probably don't understand that Miho, is not just a musician but a leader, who understands what works to be a technical, interesting and popular band simultaneously
She has implied a couple oof things here about why she may have left - she's mentioneed getting back in touch with "old friends", implying metalheads and doing covers and also mentioning "Nemo", who have been incredibly successful "Internationally", by doing their own interpretations of classic covers, before embarking on original music.She also contrasted "Nemo's"US success, with the lack of US success, by lovebites. It's ironic that Nemo's 2 iron maiden covers, have been, by far, the most popular covers, they have done. Firstly, maybe she thinks they should have started out doing high quality interpretations, of old classics, which would build their brand 1st before doing the original stuff. Notice how Nemophila did brilliant covers of maidens. "The trooper" and "Aces high", then Love bites came out with a cover of "painkiller" later. Miho probably saw the dramatic Numbers of views, Nemo, were racking up on the Internet and wanted a piece of it
Secondly, as good as Miyako is, with her classical background and focus on technical excellence, i would think she would want to take the group more progressive and artistry based and less focus on the theatre, and overall listener experience. Just a guess, but I would assume that so far she felt constrained so far, by the "Overton window" that Miho may have put upon her. Don't be surprised if you see love bites turn into a retro "dream theatre" from here on,, with Monotonous, self-indulgent Malmsteinesque Guitar solos everywhere
It's all a matter of choice.if Lovebites want to be a global brand, they should not take their music too progressive and talking about Lame real-world issues, which have been done to death and leads to a small audience.
Thanks!
A translated interview with Marina from Mardelas would also be awesome!
Thanks for watching and thanks for your input too. Can't promise but we'll look into your request👍
Cool to see more of Miho!
I really enjoyed the interview. I look forward to seeing what Miho does next, and also look forward to your next interview.
Thank you so much for your kind words Steven!! Hope to bring you more HEAVIER stuff in the near future!!
Looking forward to the next band Miho-sama finds herself in.
This is AWESOME guys please keep doing this!
Thank you Juan! We'll do our best!!!
🤘🐺 *Miho* 💜🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🤘🐺🐺 *LOVEBITES* 🐺🐺🤘
Lovebites will make it in the U.S.
they....next month
the pity is that she obviously has not realized how damn good LOVBITES is... kudos to her that she has intiated this band, and especially Myako joined since she targeted a heavy metal band focussing on english lyrics with western style riffs... and they did it!!! and nailed it !!! so hopefully her legacy gets continued.. he good thing (and I know I will get hated by this) although she is a tremendous bass player, this is the "easist" part to replace... Asami is the voice, M&M are crutial for lovebites, Haruna could eventually be replaced, but she is such a beast in drums... and so cute (pardon for the expression)... looking forward for the new songs (as announced by Midori), and then a world tour as headline.. I will be there for sure, wherever it is in Europe!!!
Why would you think Haruna be replaced?
@@mmcpa don't get wong, Haruna is a superbe part of LOVEBITES... but in JP, clocks are running differently, and as u might have seen most currently, Saki (Nemophila) and Miho did a gig... that is all fine..now knowing the background (Dextrose: Miho & Haruna) there could be a link.. I simply stated that (for me) Asamis voice and the two super shredders Myako & Midori are key for LOVEBITES... Frankly, I would love to have the origin combo to continue... BUT, in all essence, (pardon to be rude), Asami (the only & only voice) is Lovebites, and M&M are Lovebites...
@@markushowald6449 I believe Miho's departure will strengthen Haruna's connection to Lovebites as she is now the only founding member on the band. Miho had her reasons for which we'll never know.
@@markushowald6449 I agree. Haruna is awesome, but ultimately would be replaceable without dramatically affecting the sound of Lovebites. But if Asami or M&M were to leave the sound would change a lot, so let's hope they ALL stay together for a long time.
@@mmcpa I agree with that assessment.
Nice Q&A, love Miho
Thanks for the interview. Found Japanese Rock/Metal thanks to Blackpink!!
Loved the interview and I have 2 thousand more questions for Miho!! Going to subscribe on the quality of this interview. Keep this high quality, please.
Thank you for the support!! We'll do our best to maintain the quality of our contents.
She is awesome!
She is awesomeness personified. Miss her so much 😢
I'm sure Lovebites can make an impact in the U.S., they just need to get here!! We'll all drag friends to their shows.
カリスマ性から何もかも持ってるベーシストは彼女以外おらんよ
Miho is always interesting. I wish I had a time machine so I could take her to see the Soulfly and Pantera show I saw in Dayton, Ohio . . . 2001? I think that's when it was. Great show, and I'm sure she would have enjoyed it.
The Japanese band that has made the most inroads in America has to be Babymetal. BAND-MAID, Asterism, and Wagakki Band have done American tours at various points, but those tours weren't close to the scale of Babymetal. I remember reading that Miho played in the USA when she was in Destrose, though I think that was just at an anime convention in Oklahoma.
Outstanding interview!
Thank you Doug!!
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But why u left lovebites Miho..? 😭
🐺The "first" ex-Lovebites was Guitarist Sena...
I enjoyed the interview and understand that you probably couldn't ask why she left the band which is what all the Lovebites fans want to know. It's baffling to most fans that she left. They have a huge following in Europe where power metal is popular, they were playing festivals and touring with big power metal bands like Dragonforce. She was even photographed meeting her metal heroes like Steve Harris and Rob Halford. Why would she leave? I think she left over musical differences. I think the others want to go in a symphonic or progressive musical direction. They just hired a virtuoso bassist who clearly doesn't even like metal that much judging from her youtube channel so that indicates to me that they'll go progressive where every song is a 30 minute epic with endless bass, guitar and drum solos. I was drawn to Lovebites back in 2017 because the were a power metal version of early Iron Maiden back from the 80's before they went all progressive and boring. I'm apprehensive about what Lovebites will do next. Miho was my favourite member of the band so will certainly follow her career if she forms a new band. I'd love her to form a new band that will play songs she wrote. Most of my favourite Lovebites songs were hers. She has too much talent just to quit music and have to go get a real 9 to 5 job. She's been in metal bands since Destrose over 10 years ago and she's not that old.
Thank you Michael for taking the time to watch and comment on our video. Regarding Miho's departure from LB, she made a statement on social media when the band announced her leave, and that's it. She is very talented indeed and we look forward to her future musical projects, whenever and wherever it may be.
Many of Miho's songs are concentrated in the early days of LB, and it seems that the late songs are composed by Asami and Miyako. Maybe Miho didn't like the band going in a different direction than she did. However, I think she left the band because it was not just Miho's band and it was successful as a band. Also, I imagine that the relationship with Miyako may have collapsed in the latter half of the year, there are almost no photos or videos of the two side by side, and Haruna is always between them. I think Haruna feared that LB would end if Miho and Miyako left the band. In that sense, I think Haruna saved LB.
@@TheHeavierJapan I saw her official statement but it was quite vague.
@@junkgroovejunk I agree with you. I thought the same thing myself. Even though Miho wrote about 3 songs per album Miyako and Asami emerged as the main driving force behind their musical direction. Even Midori started writing songs. I think maybe Miho realized that it wasn't her band anymore. I can see Lovebites moving away from the Iron Maiden sound of Miho's songs and becoming more progressive or symphonic.
@@SammiCurr It seems to me now they sound even more like Maiden at times, with "Wicked Witch" and "Lost in the Garden" especially. I think the new album may be the best collection of compositions and vocal performances from them yet.
Terrific. I wonder if she left LoveBites because she was frustrated at their lack of progress on the international scene. I woudn't count them out yet though. I hope she remained friends with them. Looking forward to videos from Down Dope squad.
they mostly toured in UK and European metal festivals(2018-2019). They had bad luck because the Pandemic got in their way, then Miho left, the mariage, the baby, the bassist audition.
If only Miho was more patient.
Me encanta Miho !! Lastima que se fue de LOVEBITE 🙇♂🙇♂ Sonaba bastante bien su Bajo en las Canciones
Muchas gracias por tu mensaje Fabian!!
And the question will remain unanswered......why?😥😥
I ask Miho...🙂
@@billozzy5760 she probably would block you for asking that question
MIHO !!! MIHO !!! MIHO !!!🤘
She is so correct about how bands in Japan don’t have to work like slaves traveling abroad to have success. Domestically, a lot of Japanese bands have huge success in Japan. If you look at the audiences they are over whelming.
One Ok Rock drew 110,000 fans at their outdoor concert in Nagisein Park. Japan really supports their artists and really like to keep some things in Japan. It’s always been that way in some form or another with a country that once kept it’s self closed off from the rest of the world intentionally.
Now, as much as I love that wonderful, awesome country, it’s being too Westernized in some parts, especially Tokyo. I really hate that because there is something very special about Japanese culture, something ethereal and beautiful. I don’t want to see that overwhelmed by the disrespect of the West.
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gorgeous!!
nice interview interesting person too bad she is not in lovebites anymore. but hey she got some great plans for the future. and i have already discovered alot of japanese band. huge fan of their black and depressive black metal scene. my personal favorite styles. but yeah great interview
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Miho senpai resign from lovebites.. Hmm.. Always wish you all the best on your way now.. Ganbatteee.. Salam from indonesia.. 🥲💙🤘
Minho I miss you
@Shaba ra kun shaba ra ne.. auto spell….get over it
@Shaba ra kun shaba ra ne.. grow up cry baby
My sisterrr
天ぷら～パンテラ～パンテーンはシャンプー♪
First, thx for the interview! 👍
But then I wonder, if it was conditional to not mention the big elephant in the room? Not even the slightest try to ask about her departure from Lovebites ... I don't get it ... probably the world would collapse, if the fans got some conlusion ... kind of sad ... 😢
Thanks for watching and commenting. A lot of people have pointed out the same subject regarding the "elephant". This is how we view it. Firstly Miho has already mentioned previously on social media why she left LOVEBITES, and we didn't find it necessary to have her repeat what she had already mentioned in the past. Secondly, we didn't want to feature anything negative in this interview, nor do we want to feature contents that relate to gossip. Our priority on this channel is to spread information about Japanese music and culture, and we plan to stick to that. That said, we hope you understand our stance and support our future endeavors.
My opinion, Not surprising, just talking about Japan Metal scene. LOVEBITES could been in USA tour before F N Covid messed up everything in the world . Hate it with a passion. Lol she's right about Nemophila how they got started. Saki side band to me from mary's blood. Bad part is there alot of bands in Japan. Sorry, Alot of bad and good few bands. Each to there own. Labels needs to change in Japan. True, internet is new way to promote new bands and Twitter. For years, Some lucky others well. For Miho As a longtime Fan of LOVEBITES will never know why. I seen other Japanese bands use a reason good or bad. But never talk about why it happened on members leave bands. Just move on. Not a big deal for me in Japan only. I care only about the Music the band make to keep me as a fan. All good. 💜🥰🤘 Miho Good Luck in Life and music and Thank You for making LOVEBITES. Cheers ✌ Stay Safe and Stay Metal.
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Still no mention of the elephant in the room.
That won't be mentioned. From what I remember Miho-sama was feeling depressed after her father passing and with the state of the beginning of the pandemic, it must have messed her up. So she stepped away so she can heal her self. I'm happy Miho-sama is in a better place now. And happy she mentioned that she wants too be in a band again!! Looking forward for the future for Miho-sama.
@Shaba ra kun shaba ra ne.. uhhh, wut
@@hazeywazwish if that the only reason , because it looks like she depart from lovebites in bad terms
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I think I heard some Van Halen III filled in between questions, am i right?
Nice try😁👍 If you're talking about the drum beat when the question text comes out, that's original content! But I agree the snare does sound a bit like Alex VH's! Thanks for watching/listening to the details!!!
I like many bands in Japan, like Sand and Band Maid etc...One of my only gripes is that a lot of the musicians in Japan are too technical and don't play with enough feeling from the heart. Many of their guitar hero's didn't know how to read a note of music but were able to pull something out of their heart and soul.
Thank you for commenting Steve! You're right and that's exactly what Miho mentioned in the interview. A lot of weight is put on the technical aspect and not much on things like groove, emotion, tone, etc. Would be great if a lot of the musicians here in Japan realize this important factor that can take them to a higher level.
depending on your taste in music, for example I'm more into classic heavy metal but on the other hand I can't get into simple music like pop, rock, punk, etc.
Nemophilia, sugoi. Japanese metal should follow Oz Rock (e.g. ACDC: it's a long way to the top) work to conquer the world. ✌️ JMETAL 4 eva 🙂🇯🇵🏴☠️🇦🇺
miho will be missed. I think she mAde a big mistake for leaving Lovebites. Fami will do just fine.
Why miho out from lovebites ...
Hey, there's a band called Lovebites, they are looking for a bass player.... you'd be perfect for them. (heavy sarcasm).
Yes, more feeling and songs from the heart. It's ok to make a mistake. As Miles Davis once said, "If you don't make a mistake, you already made a mistake" One more thing, I think theJapanese producers and engineers use way too much compression. Taking a really good song and making it lifeless. An example of a really good recording is Polyphia, czcams.com/video/1JNmz17gnMw/video.html The music is a bit open and not squashed.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Steve. I agree with you and truly hope that Japanese producers and engineers, as well as the musicians themselves will open up their minds (and sound). Not saying that absolutely no one does that in Japan, but we can definitely have more of that.
Closed japanese mindset, they always really allergic to challenge and new things
Can't deny that. I hope we can do something to change this at least for the next generations.
I over heard a conversation by an American - Japanese band promoter the other day , he was saying the same thing that the Japanese management teams and record companies have a tight hold over the bands and don't want outside promoters trying to organise tours outside of Japan , they are so closed minded to change . Pity for the world fans who would welcome them with open arms