OH MY GOD 😱 I did NOT expect this to blow up. 🥹 Since so many people were enthusiastic about this video and so many people love BAND-MAID, I will do a video analysis of their career 😄 I'll try putting it out in August, I'll tell you about the date with a community post. ❤🔥FOllow me to make sure you don't miss it! I might also do more reactions to their songs. ☺ Have a wonderful day!! EDIT: I will try to respond to all the comments wish me luck
From Japan BAND-MAID is a Japanese female band that is always in the top three. Each member is also in the top three as a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer. However, it is said that 70% of their fans are overseas, and many people travel to Japan just to see BAND-MAID. Their official CZcams channel has 575k followers and is still growing. Most of the venues on their US tour, which can accommodate 500 to 2,000 people, are sold out. And their official CZcams channel currently has 206,227,572 views and counting.
Leo: Thanks for the review! The MAIDS have held me captive since I discovered them in January. Their individual talents are simply off the charts. Combined they are absolute monsters! Try these videos and you’ll understand: REAL EXISTENCE (official live) FROM NOW ON (MV)(instrumental) HATE? (Live from Yokohama) You can thank me later! More BAND-MAID please!
You have now discovered the best rock on the planet right now! Band-Maid is one of the most prolific, versatile, rock genre-busting band you will ever find. Now that you have reacted to Band-Maid, the CZcams algorithms will bring many, many, many Maidiacs (that's what we Band-Maid fans call ourselves). Don't worry most of us are old (I mean OLD) rockers (I'm 75 years old) and we are kind, friendly, and supportive of the Maids and their new fans. Yes, there are quite a few excellent J-Rock bands in the country. Band-Maid has survived and thrived for over a decade together completely intact from day one. They celebrated their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in Yokohama in 2023. They are going to release a new album in September. Now, you can react to Band-Maid's music linearly from beginning to present or Jump to their most recent releases. Four of the videos released on their official CZcams channel from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale are "Hate?", "Unleash", "Don't You Tell ME", and "Endless Story", all official live videos and all show how far the Maids have come in ten years. Their first official music video was "Thrill". It was the video that allowed t he band to stay together and not be disbanded by their production company. "Real Existence" and "The Non-Fiction Days" were two other early released official music videos. The official live video that most Band-Maid fans say really introduced them (me included) is "Domination". That official live video really shows the band's prowess as a hard rock band. It's musically well done, with some epic solos by the lead guitar, bass, and drums. Their lead singer, Saiki, really proves that she is a charismatic and engaging vocalist. Now that I have given you some suggestions on how to proceed on your reactions to Band-Maid, have fun with your discovery of these five wonderfully talented young Japanese females.
Band maid is built on the Maid-Cafe culture in Japan. The backup singer was the one who started the band thinking it would be cool to be dressed as cute maids playing hard rock
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog mayhem to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
@@Davey-Boyd Davey: I’ve been meaning to ask: How old ARE you? I mean, theoretically you could have lived for a few years OFF this planet, right? Cheers!
From Japan Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID. They are in their 11th year since their formation, and the members have not changed. They already have nearly 130 original songs. They are a genuine live rock band, so listening to them at a loud volume makes them even more appealing. There is also a live video, so please listen to it. Any recommendation is fine, but many fans recommend Domination, Puzzle, Hate?, Play, Real Existence, etc., but I also recommend Bubble, YORO, Glory, etc. Their charm lies not only in the songs they create, but also in their humanity. They are ordinary women who are serious, friendly, and continue to work hard to cherish their fans. There are also many introductory videos, so please take a look. The song that best captures their humanity is "Endless Story," the song they performed at their Yokohama Arena live, which was created to be sung together with their fans.
Band-Maid has played this song so many times that they could likely play it in their sleep. When they performed their Tour Final at Yokohama Arena last year, the lead vocalist performed it solo on a grand piano. Later, they rocked out on it and everyone but the drummer walked and ran around the arena while playing this song. Band-Maid is best witnessed LIVE: they have real stage presence. Band-Maid has a new album coming out in September. These ladies have a 24/7 work ethic. Band-Maid's repertoire ranges from face melting hard rock to heart melting pop ballads. Band-maid is often categorized as "Pop" but they have a wide band-width encompassing Pop, Punk, Prog, fusion, jazz, grunge, and metal with hints of rap and Broadway showtunes. Have I confused you yet? Band-Maid can be difficult to categorize, but their loyal fanbase of Maidiacs have stopped trying. If you listen to this sampling of songs you'll get the idea: "Thrill", "Don't You Tell ME", "Puzzle", "Domination", " Wonderland", "Manners", "Page", "You", "Giovanni", "Warning", "No God", "From Now On", "About Us", "Daydreaming", "Rinne", "Smile", "i'll", "Endless Story". Every Maidiac will tell you that I left a lot great songs off this list.
These girls are the best band in the world. Band Maid is the best rock band on the planet, EVER. I have been around for some time since the 70’s - 80’s and I thought the best of rock was behind us. NO, gladly I was wrong. The best of rock are these 5 wonderful ladies of BAND MAID. By the way, you did great. Keep up the good reactions. You cannot go wrong with any Band Maid song. I LOVE BAND MAID ❤❤
@@OGMaidiac I agree. I'm old enough to remember watching The Beatles live on The Ed Sullivan Show and Band-Maid is up there with every classic band I recall from that time up until today.
11 years and 130+ songs of pure Greatness 💥❤️ They have it all..Passion 🔥 Work 💪 Heart ❤️ Talent 🤘 Magical band, amazing musicians, close friends. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitar and composer, is the most impressive musician of 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer, very unselfish, composes always to the whole band. On stage, True Rock n’ Roll Star. They are pure magic, never seen better liveband. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️
Welcome newest Princess Leo to the world of Band Maid 🌍 ❤ You chose a wonderful first song to react to. Only their third single, which became quite a hit for them. So much so that they served up two versions during their 10th Anniversary show last year. Please choose whatever song you’re drawn to; at the same time, I think it would be fun for you to see what sort of sounds they came up with soon after “Choose Me.” “the non-fiction days,” official music video, is another early example of Band Maid doing wonderfully Band Maid things. Wherever you go? Maidiacs will follow 🐦
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
@Zirrad1 I was front row balcony on Misa's side. You got VIP then? That's smarter than what I did. I bought them late and had to pay extra for GA. I just got a good seat because I accidentally got there super early. But I had fun talking to the weebs in the line. I saw Babymetal last year. I had more fun at Band-Maid because they played longer and Babymetal had other bands.
Welcome, Nora. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million views just on their official YT channel, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: czcams.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/video.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): czcams.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/video.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. czcams.com/users/BANDMAID Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts: 2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” czcams.com/video/Za1y-RRVd70/video.html ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” czcams.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/video.html Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” czcams.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/video.html ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” czcams.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/video.html Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue: Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: czcams.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/video.html See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: czcams.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/video.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out: "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS] BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual! 📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed an amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan. Wait for the official release of their new song, “Show Them”! -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st. And another new song, “Protect Me,” written for an AniMaid, dropped 07/07/24. Plus… their new album is nearly ready! -- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan; July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall; July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa. -- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024; Sept 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
It's not hyperbole when I say you could literally pick any song. Here are some songs I like from Band Maid ( in no particular order): Honkai, brand new road, start over, order, alone, Arcadia girl, choose me, why why why, chemical reaction, don't apply the brake, shake that, glory, Beauty and the beast, don't you tell me, bubble, daydreaming, different, don't let me down, the nonfiction days, moratorium, cross, take me higher, time, secret my lips, fate, Rock in me, clang, turn me on, wonderland, bubble, the dragon cries, warning, blooming, no god, afterlife, hgk, Giovanni, from now on, corallium, influencer, shambles, before yesterday, I still seek revenge, freezer, reincarnation(rinne)
If the charming lead guitarist Kanami can't fit her 'thoughts' into one solo, she simply plays another one, or in some cases one from start to finish. 🤭 Believe me, if you've already enjoyed this one, you're in for an amazing journey! I'm only saying 130+ songs and not a single bad one among those! (It's true!) A recommendation for the next video? With pleasure. :) 'Domination' (Live!) Greetings from Germany and welcome to the pigeon-hole! 🤘🏻🕊 _____________________ 「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊
These ladies are just as good if not better Live, so I'd check out one of their official live videos. They play through the entire rock spectrum, which is why I love their music so much.
Whether the Maids are similar to kawaii metal really depends on how you define kawaii metal. In the beginning when that subgenre was created (by Kobametal and BABYMETAL), it referred more narrowly to bands that were manufactured from the Idol scene, combining J-pop with metal music. However, nowadays a lot of people just use it to refer to any Japanese band that combines heavy metal with "cute" vocals or aesthetics, whether those bands were manufactured from Idol groups or came together organically. Band-Maid formed organically, and certainly have a kawaii quality (though they only occasionally step over into metal territory). Some other Japanese hard rock and metal bands that are also sometimes loosely referred to as kawaii metal (but aren't manufactured bands) include Hanabie, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin (and their offshoot Doll$boxx), Hagane, Passcode and others. There aren't very many bands that are true kawaii metal under the original meaning of the genre, the most notable being BABYMETAL and LadyBaby. Dreamcatcher also sometimes gets lumped in with kawaii metal, despite beng Korean and not Japanese.
The Maids are amazing I saw them 3 times last year. A beautiful ballad "DAYDREAMING " OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. For something heavier "MORATORIUM" LIVE AT ZEPP TOKYO
This incredible band ticks all the boxes, talent, creativity, professional , hard working, charisma, kick ass live and what is genuinely refreshing the Maids respect their fanbase, enjoy your B-M journey you won't regret it 👍🍻
Fun reaction. Thanks. Check out some of their newer songs like Influencer, Blooming, and Shambles. You'll see that the lead vocalist has a range of skills and the the rest of the band has really progressed from their early days.
Yes a few fans still here as are the maids. Into their 11th year, same members, they have bonded into a great unit and become best friends as well. Wait until you check out some of their live videos..
Good Day, this is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. This is only the first part of the file and there is much more if you would like to read it. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Main Lyricist, Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Keyboards, Backing Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing 9/28/91 Mincho Tracks, Arrangements Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Backing Tracks, Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Arrangements If you would like the rest of the file, please leave a reply to this comment and I will post the remainder as a reply to your reply.
@@LEO_IS_VIBINGG Here you go, this is the rest of that file. Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead. Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition. Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition. Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music. Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well) So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance. And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD! ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!! Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan.
Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning" On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"... The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited) This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their CZcams channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill. Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid. Remember, if you have any questions, just ask, either in a video or the comment section. I or any of the other "Maidiacs" would be glad to answer.
"Choose Me" was also my first song I heard from them. That was six years ago and my introduction to Japanese rock music, which now makes up about 95% of my music consumption.
Absolutely the best rock band on the planet. Check out any of their live videos to see what these ladies can really do. They also have a new album coming out in September.
There just might be a few BAND-MAIDEN fans out here. 😉 Go pick a song. Pick whatever song title catches your eye. I can guarantee it will be excellent.
Domination by Band Maid live in Japan 2020 , also Freedom live . These girls jam on the songs live , so always better than videos studio clips. Best Hard Rock band on th planet , hands down.
Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world! Wait until you hear them live. I'll recommend the official live videos for Play, Don't You Tell Me, Puzzle, Domination, Onset, Hate?, Freedom, and Endless Story. And definitely still listen to this song and all of their music!
They should do a really heavy album, (or at least a couple of songs) as 'Band Maiden' !! It worked with Band Maiko so why not? C'mon girls, drop the HAMMER!! ➰
Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid, the best hardrock band on the planet, and my favorite band of all times. Band-Maid are an amazing live band. Please react to After Life (2021), or From Now On, (2022) or Protect U (2024). We the fans describes Band-Maid as their own genre, because of the way Band-Maid mixes many styles of music into their hardrock base. No matter which song you react to, you can't go wrong because Band-Maid have no bad songs. Greetings from Norway 🙂
Hate? has an amazing official live video, as do Don't You Tell Me and Domination (actually, you really can't go wrong with their official live videos). The MV for Unleash is fantastic too, as is Influencer. Another fantastic all-female Japanese band is Hanabie. My personal top three to start with for them would be Tousou (Run Away), Be the Gal, and Otaku Lovely Densetsu. Very, very different from Band-Maid, but wildly entertaining.
Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid, my favorite rock band!! 🎸 🤘 please react to more, there are tons more to listen to. I love that you kept saying Band-Maiden, since it combines two of my favorite bands, Band-Maid and Iron Maiden.
Thank you for reacting to BandMaid! Watching your natural reaction was quite enjoyable. I am also glad that more young ladies are starting to discover BM also. I've discovered BM a year and a half ago and i now own all their CDs, Blu-rays, and tons of tight fitting BM Tshirts....lol
You will probably like their live versions more than their studio versions. Both are great. But Band Maid are *VERY* fun to watch live, and they add things to their songs when performing live that takes things to a higher level. The main exception to this is their instrumental song From Now On (Official Music Video), which I strongly recommend. My favorite song at the moment is Hate? (Official Live Video).
Welcome to Band-Maid. Their entire repertoire is great, you could continue to react to any song you like and it'll be good. Their live songs are often the best though. The new song "Hate?" live is the new hotness.
Welcome to the "Pigeon Hole"! Here's a guide to everything BAND-MAID: www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje. They just announced the 9/25 release of their new album "Epic Narratives" which includes their colab with The Warning.
Nice reaction. So i subsctibed, About their song ,,, there are more then 120 songs in their 10 actually 11 years long carier. (first video is THRILL the last one PROTECT YOU) In september is coming out their new album Epic Narratives.
Welcome, Leo to the rabbit hole of Band Maiden or Iron Maids, as you may call them. I simply call them the Maids. They founded their band in 2013, so there are a lot of songs in their catalog and different genres of rock. Memorable, About us, Daydreaming, Anemone, Bestie, Wonderland, Glory, Blooming, Sayonakidori, you will surely please, like Choose Me. I could name 50 others but I'll stop there. THANKS.
Hello, I hope you are having a wonderful day! If you think this is great, wait until you see them perform live. I'd suggest the Official Live video for "Domination" or "Hate?" as a starting point, the official live video for "Don't You Tell ME" is also great. You really can't go wrong with any of their songs. Please take care and have an awesome week.
Nice reaction! Let's give a push down this rabbit hole :) Japanese women band / fronted / containing, metal / rock / punk starter list. Lovebites - The Hammer Of Wrath live Nemophila - Ama Te Ras live Hanabie - We Love Sweets mv Maximum The Hormone - Yoshu Fukushu mv Band-Maid (aka Band-Maiden) - Domination live Broken By The Scream - Sayonara Birthday mv Otoboke Beaver - Don't Light My Fire mv Aldious - Go Away mv Fate Gear - Battle Against Justice mv Passcode - Taking You Out mv Gacharic Spin - I Wish I mv Unlucky Morpheus - Angreifer live Mellows - Closet mv Bridear - Still Burning mv Ladybaby - Nippon Manju mv Mary's Blood - Marionette mv Mardelas - Patriot Anthem mv Trident - Kick Ass mv Show Ya - Fairy dvd version Gallhammer - Blind My Eyes live (ruin of a church)
Leo, Congratulations on improving your life today!!! 🎉 Great reaction and review to the Maids!! They are truly extraordinary, indeed! In fact, they are arguably the best hard rock band on the planet 🌎 right now. 🔥🎼 As great as any one song, like “Choose Me”, is…it’s but a tiny sliver of the extreme excellence that are BAND-MAID. I hope you keep checking them out! Next, I recommend you check out the following high-quality LIVE video of the Maids at their 10th Anniversary concert (known as an Okyuji or “Service” - the Maids “Serve” the audience with their music. 😂) - “Don’t You Tell ME” - official LIVE video They also have song “Bestie” that was co-written by Band-Maid and Mike Einzinger of Incubus that I think you’ll like. You will come to see that they are some of the most capable, creative and interesting composers, arrangers, songwriters, instrumentalists, orchestrators, performers and players on the planet 🌎 by their own right. They did perform music written for them initially on their first EP, Maid in Japan (2014) They then gradually co-wrote lyrics, vocal melodies and harmonies and then music compositions over their next 2 EP’s: * New Beginning (2015) * Brand New Maid (2016) They had their first fully independent song, “Alone”, on their third EP “Brand New Maid”released in May 2016. And they’ve done everything themselves since. 4 full length Studio Albums * Just Bring It (2017) * World Domination (2018) * Conqueror (2019) * Unseen World (2021) And many EP smaller releases, including a long EP, “Unleash” in Oct, 2022. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unleash_(EP) And then there’s their arch-enemies (😂) Band-Maiko But kudos to them for reaching out and seeking to expand their musical collaborators. They also co-wrote, recorded and co-performed a song with the Mexican Villarreal sisters of The Warning ⚠️ that’ll be released on the Maids upcoming album. Btw, If you don’t know The Warning, you need to check them out! After the previousy mentioned songs, some other must heard are: - From Now On - OMV, Saiki’s pee break. 😂 - “Hate?” - OLV - “Unleash!!!” - OMV - “Dice” - OMV Then dozens more. Take care and rock on 🤘🏼🔥🌎🎸🥁🎤🙌🏼🎼😎✌🏼
Their MV for DICE introduced me to Band Maid 4 1/2 years ago. Since then,there has not been one day that I haven't listened to them for at least an hour or more. Daily,I watch all of the reactions I can find of their music; that's how I found you. I'm subscribed now. You've got the right idea to check out their YT page,www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID/videos,where you will find 52 mv's; there are others posted on YT. Welcome to our family of Maidiacs.
People prefer to introduce you to the Band-Maid live shows. But I prefer to recommend you to check out their side project to make you love them more and more. Please go check out "Secret Maiko Lips - Band-Maiko" and you will really love it.
Some Japanese groups/artists, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], HAGANE [Tenka Goken (Trad: Five Swords of Heaven)], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe, Zero], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah, Playback], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], GLIM SPANKY [Breaking Down Blues, Fighter], and many many more...
There is a huge world of rock and metal female bands in Japan, and are all amazing: Band Maid, of course, and the Lovebites (I recommend you, great metal band), Nemophila, Bridear, Yokai, Hanabie... If you begin this trip you will not return back :)
Very first song I heard from them while watching the Netflix movie ‘Kate’. Since then I’m a Maidiac. I recommend Puzzle for your next BM song. For Kawaii Metal, see Hanabie, start with We Love Sweets.
Suggestions for other all female bands- Japanese try Nemophila, Hanabie, Love Bites, Nek!...Mexico - The Warning (3 sisters). Also, check out Asterism. The lead guitarist is female and slays!
Welcome , you are now entering the pigeon hole. Slide down and enjoy. What do you say we kick it up a notch or 3? Here a list DICE Play Blooming Freedom (live from 2019) Puzzle Rinne (music video) Black Hole Hate? (Live) Good fun
Band -Maid is only the best band ever. Enjoy seeing people experience them for the first time. Try "Hate?" official live video from Yokohama. Can probably do any other song after that because there are no wrong choices.
I'm glad you liked Band-Maid ! I think the last song that you were talking about is "Bestie" and I recommend you to listen to it for sure but every other song is good too😆
Best rock band on the planet. Watch anything live, that's the best way to view them. Most would tell you to watch DOMINATION live next, I prefer HATE? live from Yokohama Arena. You're going to have a lot of fun. The more you see and hear the more you'll realize how special this band really is.
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Bubble, Manners, No God (live) & Puzzle (live) I also suggest The Warning. They're another great all female band from Mexico. I suggest these TW songs: Money, Sick, Automatic Sun, Enter Sandman (official video with Alessia Cara), Evolve (live VMAs) & Dust To Dust (live Teatro) Both bands are big fans of each other and have recently done a song collab which they debuted live as the final song of a joint concert in Tokyo. Oh and I was there! ♥
Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid Princess Leo! You've discovered the best rock band (IMHO) with a deep and diverse portfolio, Don't try to place them in a genre as you will discover they mix and match genre in the same song. The genre is Band-Maid. Enjoy the journey. Other Maidiac have made suggestions for songs and you can't miss with any of them, so enjoy the journey, PO!🕊🤘😆🤘 BTW...the Maids call their fans Masters and Princesses. Their live concerts Okyu-ji's (which translate to "Servings"). Then there are the Maid outfits, their Maid Battle Armor, which has evolved over the years to match their personalities. All staying in line with the Japan Maid Cafe theme.
Band Maid is special, and you will definitely like them 100% better if you just pull up the live videos, instead. This is true for every one of their songs. Suggest LIVE Domination, Manners with Black Hole, Daydreaming, Play, Freedom, Hate.
Great reaction with sharp analysis! Subbed! Looking forward to seeing more perceptive reactions from you. 😃 Are there any Band-Maid fans out here? Hahaha!😉
You have been found by Band maid fans from all over the world, and we have put your channel in our watch list already. Be careful, you will get a lot of comments and information about Band Maid like heavy rain. Please go for "Freedom(Live)" for next reaction. Thank you for picking up Band Maid.
Thanks, Leo, nice reaction! Band-Maid's core is hard rock, but they incorporate many other styles seamlessly, as you will see if you listen to other songs. All songs are catchy, complex, well-crafted and well-executed; and, omg, so consistently great. Suggestions: Hate? (live at Yokohama) or Domination for more thrilling hard rock; Rinne, Warning (MV) for heavier, metal-influenced; Daydreaming or endless story for beautiful ballads; From Now On or Onset for incredible instrumentals. So much more, but you might also be interested in their alter-ego band, Band-Maiko: try Gio-Cho -- the MV and music are both gorgeous. You want to slow down? Try Bestie or Catharsis (acoustic).
OH MY GOD 😱
I did NOT expect this to blow up. 🥹
Since so many people were enthusiastic about this video and so many people love BAND-MAID, I will do a video analysis of their career 😄 I'll try putting it out in August, I'll tell you about the date with a community post. ❤🔥FOllow me to make sure you don't miss it! I might also do more reactions to their songs. ☺
Have a wonderful day!!
EDIT: I will try to respond to all the comments wish me luck
From Japan
BAND-MAID is a Japanese female band that is always in the top three. Each member is also in the top three as a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, and drummer. However, it is said that 70% of their fans are overseas, and many people travel to Japan just to see BAND-MAID. Their official CZcams channel has 575k followers and is still growing. Most of the venues on their US tour, which can accommodate 500 to 2,000 people, are sold out. And their official CZcams channel currently has 206,227,572 views and counting.
Band -Maid always blows people's reaction channels up! They are the best band ever.
Leo: Thanks for the review!
The MAIDS have held me captive since I discovered them in January. Their individual talents are simply off the charts. Combined they are absolute monsters!
Try these videos and you’ll understand:
REAL EXISTENCE (official live)
FROM NOW ON (MV)(instrumental)
HATE? (Live from Yokohama)
You can thank me later!
More BAND-MAID please!
@@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd damn damn damn I'm taking notes ✍️✍️✍️ there are too many videos to watch and make reactions 😂 that's so exciting
@@LEO_IS_VIBINGG Yes, but my song recommendations are the BEST! 😆
You have now discovered the best rock on the planet right now! Band-Maid is one of the most prolific, versatile, rock genre-busting band you will ever find.
Now that you have reacted to Band-Maid, the CZcams algorithms will bring many, many, many Maidiacs (that's what we Band-Maid fans call ourselves). Don't worry most of us are old (I mean OLD) rockers (I'm 75 years old) and we are kind, friendly, and supportive of the Maids and their new fans. Yes, there are quite a few excellent J-Rock bands in the country.
Band-Maid has survived and thrived for over a decade together completely intact from day one. They celebrated their 10th Anniversary Tour finale in Yokohama in 2023. They are going to release a new album in September.
Now, you can react to Band-Maid's music linearly from beginning to present or Jump to their most recent releases. Four of the videos released on their official CZcams channel from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale are "Hate?", "Unleash", "Don't You Tell ME", and "Endless Story", all official live videos and all show how far the Maids have come in ten years.
Their first official music video was "Thrill". It was the video that allowed t he band to stay together and not be disbanded by their production company. "Real Existence" and "The Non-Fiction Days" were two other early released official music videos.
The official live video that most Band-Maid fans say really introduced them (me included) is "Domination". That official live video really shows the band's prowess as a hard rock band. It's musically well done, with some epic solos by the lead guitar, bass, and drums. Their lead singer, Saiki, really proves that she is a charismatic and engaging vocalist.
Now that I have given you some suggestions on how to proceed on your reactions to Band-Maid, have fun with your discovery of these five wonderfully talented young Japanese females.
And don't forget to mention that their fan base is absolutely international. Me, for example, am Spanish.
And I'm from Netherlands 🇳🇱❤🇯🇵🤘
@@mogaman28 Down in the colonies of Australia here.
@@785boats Dallas, Texas, y’all!
Band maid is built on the Maid-Cafe culture in Japan. The backup singer was the one who started the band thinking it would be cool to be dressed as cute maids playing hard rock
Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog mayhem to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 11th year with the original line up.
Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!
@@Davey-Boyd Davey: I’ve been meaning to ask: How old ARE you?
I mean, theoretically you could have lived for a few years OFF this planet, right? Cheers!
@@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd Feels like I've lived off this planet sometimes lol! As I said to Gary, I got my age wrong, I'm actually 58 in a few days.
The rock/metal scene in Japan is wide, deep, and varied.
It's so great to find new scenes but at the same time there's so much to discover it's overwhelming 😂 now I want to do so many videos about them
From Japan
Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID. They are in their 11th year since their formation, and the members have not changed. They already have nearly 130 original songs. They are a genuine live rock band, so listening to them at a loud volume makes them even more appealing. There is also a live video, so please listen to it. Any recommendation is fine, but many fans recommend Domination, Puzzle, Hate?, Play, Real Existence, etc., but I also recommend Bubble, YORO, Glory, etc.
Their charm lies not only in the songs they create, but also in their humanity. They are ordinary women who are serious, friendly, and continue to work hard to cherish their fans. There are also many introductory videos, so please take a look. The song that best captures their humanity is "Endless Story," the song they performed at their Yokohama Arena live, which was created to be sung together with their fans.
I wrote all your recommendations thank you! ALSO 130 SONGS WOW!!!
Band-Maid has played this song so many times that they could likely play it in their sleep. When they performed their Tour Final at Yokohama Arena last year, the lead vocalist performed it solo on a grand piano. Later, they rocked out on it and everyone but the drummer walked and ran around the arena while playing this song. Band-Maid is best witnessed LIVE: they have real stage presence.
Band-Maid has a new album coming out in September. These ladies have a 24/7 work ethic.
Band-Maid's repertoire ranges from face melting hard rock to heart melting pop ballads. Band-maid is often categorized as "Pop" but they have a wide band-width encompassing Pop, Punk, Prog, fusion, jazz, grunge, and metal with hints of rap and Broadway showtunes. Have I confused you yet? Band-Maid can be difficult to categorize, but their loyal fanbase of Maidiacs have stopped trying.
If you listen to this sampling of songs you'll get the idea: "Thrill", "Don't You Tell ME", "Puzzle", "Domination", " Wonderland", "Manners", "Page", "You", "Giovanni", "Warning", "No God", "From Now On", "About Us", "Daydreaming", "Rinne", "Smile", "i'll", "Endless Story". Every Maidiac will tell you that I left a lot great songs off this list.
These girls are the best band in the world. Band Maid is the best rock band on the planet, EVER. I have been around for some time since the 70’s - 80’s and I thought the best of rock was behind us. NO, gladly I was wrong. The best of rock are these 5 wonderful ladies of BAND MAID. By the way, you did great. Keep up the good reactions. You cannot go wrong with any Band Maid song. I LOVE BAND MAID ❤❤
@@OGMaidiac I agree. I'm old enough to remember watching The Beatles live on The Ed Sullivan Show and Band-Maid is up there with every classic band I recall from that time up until today.
@@etoineschrdlu9382 ok I have to write down to listen to their new album ✍️
@@LEO_IS_VIBINGG The new album is titled "Epic Narratives" and it will release on September 25, 2024. I have mine on pre-order.
11 years and 130+ songs of pure Greatness 💥❤️ They have it all..Passion 🔥 Work 💪 Heart ❤️ Talent 🤘 Magical band, amazing musicians, close friends. For me..Kanami Tōno, lead guitar and composer, is the most impressive musician of 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer, very unselfish, composes always to the whole band. On stage, True Rock n’ Roll Star. They are pure magic, never seen better liveband. Lovin’ Band-Maid ❤️
An the fandom is A+ 🩷
THE best Hard Rock band on the planet. Iron Band Maiden!
Welcome our new princess, we are glad you're enjoying the maids,
I'm glad!!! I needed more women doing rock in my life
Welcome newest Princess Leo to the world of Band Maid 🌍 ❤
You chose a wonderful first song to react to. Only their third single, which became quite a hit for them. So much so that they served up two versions during their 10th Anniversary show last year.
Please choose whatever song you’re drawn to; at the same time, I think it would be fun for you to see what sort of sounds they came up with soon after “Choose Me.”
“the non-fiction days,” official music video, is another early example of Band Maid doing wonderfully Band Maid things.
Wherever you go? Maidiacs will follow 🐦
You are way too sweet 🩷 thank you very much for all the recommendations
Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band.
Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane.
Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar.
Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience.
MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls.
Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).
I think Band Maiden would be a compliment. They all have to be in their 30s by now. I saw them in Seattle almost 2 years ago they were fantastic.
I was in that crowd, right in front of Misa.
@Zirrad1 I was front row balcony on Misa's side. You got VIP then? That's smarter than what I did. I bought them late and had to pay extra for GA. I just got a good seat because I accidentally got there super early. But I had fun talking to the weebs in the line.
I saw Babymetal last year. I had more fun at Band-Maid because they played longer and Babymetal had other bands.
The Carrier Pigeons strike again! 🍺😁🤘🏻
Po! 🕊️🎶🎵🎶🎵
Bless the carrier pigeons for their awesome work in spreading the word about these amazing Rock Goddesses 👍🍻
Good job Pigeons! PO!🕊
Welcome, Nora. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 200 million views just on their official YT channel, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid:
BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom.
Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular!
Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: czcams.com/video/Uds7g3M-4lQ/video.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on.
But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): czcams.com/video/7LB_EPS48HE/video.html)
And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. czcams.com/users/BANDMAID
Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:
2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” czcams.com/video/Za1y-RRVd70/video.html
ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” czcams.com/video/nAdWnIRjGak/video.html
Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” czcams.com/video/QbyQCJn6rYg/video.html
ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” czcams.com/video/-qQnKILR5u0/video.html
Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.
And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:
Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: czcams.com/video/DgxU-MVjta0/video.html
See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: czcams.com/video/vjZkNeoGmhc/video.html
If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo
Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid.
For fun, check out:
"Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009
Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI
Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic
Band-Maid Members:
Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen!
Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!!
Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more!
Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party!
MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!
Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans.
[BAND-MAID NEWS]
BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo
The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual!
📢 JUST ANNOUNCED 📢
-- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed an amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan. Wait for the official release of their new song, “Show Them”!
-- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Bestie," co-written with Mike Einziger of INCUBUS! The MV dropped May 1st. And another new song, “Protect Me,” written for an AniMaid, dropped 07/07/24. Plus… their new album is nearly ready!
-- BAND-MAID HALL TOUR 2024 -- June 28, 2024 (Fri) Nagoya City Public Hall, Aichi, Japan; July 5, 2024 (Fri) Osaka, Fenice Sakai Main Hall; July 14, 2024 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, Kanagawa.
-- FESTIVALS - July 21,OSAKA GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024; Aug 16 RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024 in EZO; Aug 17 SUMMER SONIC 2024; Sept 8, 2024 TREASURE 05X Festival in Laguna Beach, Gamagori
The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!
It's not hyperbole when I say you could literally pick any song. Here are some songs I like from Band Maid ( in no particular order):
Honkai, brand new road, start over, order, alone, Arcadia girl, choose me, why why why, chemical reaction, don't apply the brake, shake that, glory, Beauty and the beast, don't you tell me, bubble, daydreaming, different, don't let me down, the nonfiction days, moratorium, cross, take me higher, time, secret my lips, fate, Rock in me, clang, turn me on, wonderland, bubble, the dragon cries, warning, blooming, no god, afterlife, hgk, Giovanni, from now on, corallium, influencer, shambles, before yesterday, I still seek revenge, freezer, reincarnation(rinne)
YO, Arcadia Girl !! Represent people!
@@JayDavisAtHome Jay: You listed over 40 songs. It’s easier to say: “Just pick any of them. They’re all bad ass!” Cheers, fellow MAIDIAC!
@@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd it's just to get them started
Thank you for all these recommendations!!!!!! It's so great but also overwhelming wow
Well..
They are the *Shield Maidens of Rock*
🎀🎀🎀
Saw them live twice last year on their US tour. Incredible musicians. They are rock stars.
Welcome into the Pigeon Hole that is Band-Maid! These ladies love what they do and each other! Eleven years in and no end in sight! Enjoy the ride!
If the charming lead guitarist Kanami can't fit her 'thoughts' into one solo, she simply plays another one, or in some cases one from start to finish. 🤭
Believe me, if you've already enjoyed this one, you're in for an amazing journey! I'm only saying 130+ songs and not a single bad one among those! (It's true!) A recommendation for the next video? With pleasure. :) 'Domination' (Live!)
Greetings from Germany and welcome to the pigeon-hole! 🤘🏻🕊
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「 _"Our rock never dies ever. Forever!"_ 」 - from *BAND-MAID* - 'Manners' ♬🕊
These ladies are just as good if not better Live, so I'd check out one of their official live videos. They play through the entire rock spectrum, which is why I love their music so much.
I'm a sucker for good live artists, I'm waiting to film reactions videos on them next week but y'all are making me impatient lol
Best Band in the World
Whether the Maids are similar to kawaii metal really depends on how you define kawaii metal. In the beginning when that subgenre was created (by Kobametal and BABYMETAL), it referred more narrowly to bands that were manufactured from the Idol scene, combining J-pop with metal music. However, nowadays a lot of people just use it to refer to any Japanese band that combines heavy metal with "cute" vocals or aesthetics, whether those bands were manufactured from Idol groups or came together organically. Band-Maid formed organically, and certainly have a kawaii quality (though they only occasionally step over into metal territory). Some other Japanese hard rock and metal bands that are also sometimes loosely referred to as kawaii metal (but aren't manufactured bands) include Hanabie, Nemophila, Gacharic Spin (and their offshoot Doll$boxx), Hagane, Passcode and others. There aren't very many bands that are true kawaii metal under the original meaning of the genre, the most notable being BABYMETAL and LadyBaby. Dreamcatcher also sometimes gets lumped in with kawaii metal, despite beng Korean and not Japanese.
Band Maid 🎀has 130+songs that range from good to GREAT🐯a favorite of mine is freezer🥶❄
The Maids are amazing I saw them 3 times last year. A beautiful ballad "DAYDREAMING " OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO. For something heavier "MORATORIUM" LIVE AT ZEPP TOKYO
❤ThankS & WELCOME HOME PRINCESS to BAND MAID 😱😱😱😱😱😱 banD maideNnNNN 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😁☺️😌😊
Haha thank you, I'm so done with myself butchering their name almost the whole video 😂
This incredible band ticks all the boxes, talent, creativity, professional , hard working, charisma, kick ass live and what is genuinely refreshing the Maids respect their fanbase, enjoy your B-M journey you won't regret it 👍🍻
The greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century! They're BandMaid and their life is dope!
Great reaction and that's OK as they are all maidens. We know what you meant. And you have found your new best band.
Haha I was so mad at myself for getting the name wrong while I was editing, I'm glad people are not mad :)
Congratulations you just found the best band on the planet🤘🎎🤘🎎🔥🔥🔥🔥. Check out their live music,
They are rock and roll guardian angels and the best hard rock band on this planet🤘Keep an eye on them!!
Next Band-Maid song Blooming or Freedom Live
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Thanks so much lovely reaction!
How about Puzzle is the next song?
I hope you`ll enjoy it! Thanks.
Welcome home, new Princess, Po! 🕊️👑🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶
Fun reaction. Thanks. Check out some of their newer songs like Influencer, Blooming, and Shambles. You'll see that the lead vocalist has a range of skills and the the rest of the band has really progressed from their early days.
I love this girls nice reaction greeting from germany
Viele dank!!! I kann ein bischen Deutsch haha
Really before anything else, you should listen to Choose Me live in concert. Trust me. Trust us. Same song but you'll be amazed all over again.
Ok that's noted!!! I have a lot of videos to film hehe
Yes a few fans still here as are the maids. Into their 11th year, same members, they have bonded into a great unit and become best friends as well. Wait until you check out some of their live videos..
I can't wait!!! (Saving myself for when I film reactions next week)
Welcome to the world of BandMaid! Good first react. Definitely you need watch now Freedom live! Believe me, is Amazing! See you! 🤟🦊🇯🇵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Good Day, this is the first part of an information file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. This is only the first part of the file and there is much more if you would like to read it.
Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band)
Name/Age: Nickname: Position:
Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist,
Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Main Lyricist, Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/21/91 Cluppo
Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano,
Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Keyboards, Backing Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing
9/28/91 Mincho Tracks, Arrangements
Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks,
Age: 33 Ah-Chan Backing Tracks, Arrangements
12/14/90
MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks,
Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Backing Tracks, Arrangements
10/15/92
Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano,
Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing tracks,
2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Arrangements
If you would like the rest of the file, please leave a reply to this comment and I will post the remainder as a reply to your reply.
damn yeah I'd like the rest! thank you very much :)
@@LEO_IS_VIBINGG Here you go, this is the rest of that file.
Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead.
Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition.
Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition.
Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music.
Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well)
So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance.
And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD!
ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!!
Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan.
Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning"
On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"...
The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited)
This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their CZcams channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill.
Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid.
Remember, if you have any questions, just ask, either in a video or the comment section. I or any of the other "Maidiacs" would be glad to answer.
@6:37 The Maidiacs will show no worries 😉
Thank you Papinoob! 🍺😁🤘🏻
Best rock band in our space and time continuum.
"Choose Me" was also my first song I heard from them. That was six years ago and my introduction to Japanese rock music, which now makes up about 95% of my music consumption.
Absolutely the best rock band on the planet. Check out any of their live videos to see what these ladies can really do. They also have a new album coming out in September.
There just might be a few BAND-MAIDEN fans out here. 😉
Go pick a song. Pick whatever song title catches your eye. I can guarantee it will be excellent.
Now watch this same one Live. We will still watch it
It's planned! Someone asked it also in the comments
Same lineup today. New album coming out in a few months.
Welcome to the Maidiacs Princess Leo.
Another one down the pigeon hole!🍺🥴
@@RogerChance5309 what's the count?
@@sugaanessena3143 118 🍺😁🤘🏻
@@RogerChance5309 🤘🍺
Domination by Band Maid live in Japan 2020 , also Freedom live . These girls jam on the songs live , so always better than videos studio clips. Best Hard Rock band on th planet , hands down.
Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world! Wait until you hear them live. I'll recommend the official live videos for Play, Don't You Tell Me, Puzzle, Domination, Onset, Hate?, Freedom, and Endless Story. And definitely still listen to this song and all of their music!
Band Maiden is cool! They are as badass as Iron Maiden! 🤘
😂😂
🤘🕊👀
They should do a really heavy album, (or at least a couple of songs) as 'Band Maiden' !!
It worked with Band Maiko so why not? C'mon girls, drop the HAMMER!! ➰
Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid, the best hardrock band on the planet, and my favorite band of all times. Band-Maid are an amazing live band. Please react to After Life (2021), or From Now On, (2022) or Protect U (2024). We the fans describes Band-Maid as their own genre, because of the way Band-Maid mixes many styles of music into their hardrock base. No matter which song you react to, you can't go wrong because Band-Maid have no bad songs. Greetings from Norway 🙂
Hate? has an amazing official live video, as do Don't You Tell Me and Domination (actually, you really can't go wrong with their official live videos). The MV for Unleash is fantastic too, as is Influencer.
Another fantastic all-female Japanese band is Hanabie. My personal top three to start with for them would be Tousou (Run Away), Be the Gal, and Otaku Lovely Densetsu. Very, very different from Band-Maid, but wildly entertaining.
Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid, my favorite rock band!! 🎸 🤘 please react to more, there are tons more to listen to. I love that you kept saying Band-Maiden, since it combines two of my favorite bands, Band-Maid and Iron Maiden.
haha exactly I decided to go on with my own band mashup lol
🤘Love Band Maid!!🤘 Please, pick a Live performance next.... Checkout "Hate" live at Yokohama Arena
Freedom, Alone, About Us, Blooming, ONSET, PLAY, Moratorium, MatchlessGUM, Sense, Influencer.... go to their page and pick one. THRILL started it...
Can a reaction to Iron Maidenden be far behind? Kidding. Glad you like our Maids :)
Thank you for reacting to BandMaid! Watching your natural reaction was quite enjoyable. I am also glad that more young ladies are starting to discover BM also. I've discovered BM a year and a half ago and i now own all their CDs, Blu-rays, and tons of tight fitting BM Tshirts....lol
I'm really happy I discovered them, and yes I started to realise the fandom is mostly made of men, it's great !
You will probably like their live versions more than their studio versions. Both are great. But Band Maid are *VERY* fun to watch live, and they add things to their songs when performing live that takes things to a higher level. The main exception to this is their instrumental song From Now On (Official Music Video), which I strongly recommend. My favorite song at the moment is Hate? (Official Live Video).
Welcome to Band-Maid. Their entire repertoire is great, you could continue to react to any song you like and it'll be good. Their live songs are often the best though. The new song "Hate?" live is the new hotness.
Oppsie? Audio was a little low on my end. Thank you for Band-Maid and have a good day!!!
Sorry, several people have pointed this out, so I'll make it louder next time, I was afraid we wouldn't hear my commentary 🙈
Welcome to the "Pigeon Hole"! Here's a guide to everything BAND-MAID: www.youtube.com/@Ohrenje. They just announced the 9/25 release of their new album "Epic Narratives" which includes their colab with The Warning.
Nice reaction. So i subsctibed, About their song ,,, there are more then 120 songs in their 10 actually 11 years long carier. (first video is THRILL the last one PROTECT YOU) In september is coming out their new album Epic Narratives.
Welcome, Leo to the rabbit hole of Band Maiden or Iron Maids, as you may call them. I simply call them the Maids. They founded their band in 2013, so there are a lot of songs in their catalog and different genres of rock. Memorable, About us, Daydreaming, Anemone, Bestie, Wonderland, Glory, Blooming, Sayonakidori, you will surely please, like Choose Me. I could name 50 others but I'll stop there. THANKS.
As a Band-Maid fan the Band-Maiden sounded awesome 🔥💪😂
Check out the amazing all female Japanese rock band called Nemophila next and their song RISE or Revive!
I'm sure you will get plenty of suggestions. So all I'll say is welcome to the world of Band-Maid. Enjoy the ride.
Hello, I hope you are having a wonderful day! If you think this is great, wait until you see them perform live. I'd suggest the Official Live video for "Domination" or "Hate?" as a starting point, the official live video for "Don't You Tell ME" is also great. You really can't go wrong with any of their songs. Please take care and have an awesome week.
I did a video reaction to domination and hate live 🩷
Hej Leo !
welcome to the world of Band-Maid.
Glad to have you on this interesting journey !
I'm so in 😂 even joined a BM discord
Nice reaction!
Let's give a push down this rabbit hole :)
Japanese women band / fronted / containing, metal / rock / punk starter list.
Lovebites - The Hammer Of Wrath live
Nemophila - Ama Te Ras live
Hanabie - We Love Sweets mv
Maximum The Hormone - Yoshu Fukushu mv
Band-Maid (aka Band-Maiden) - Domination live
Broken By The Scream - Sayonara Birthday mv
Otoboke Beaver - Don't Light My Fire mv
Aldious - Go Away mv
Fate Gear - Battle Against Justice mv
Passcode - Taking You Out mv
Gacharic Spin - I Wish I mv
Unlucky Morpheus - Angreifer live
Mellows - Closet mv
Bridear - Still Burning mv
Ladybaby - Nippon Manju mv
Mary's Blood - Marionette mv
Mardelas - Patriot Anthem mv
Trident - Kick Ass mv
Show Ya - Fairy dvd version
Gallhammer - Blind My Eyes live (ruin of a church)
Leo, Congratulations on improving your life today!!! 🎉
Great reaction and review to the Maids!! They are truly extraordinary, indeed! In fact, they are arguably the best hard rock band on the planet 🌎 right now. 🔥🎼
As great as any one song, like “Choose Me”, is…it’s but a tiny sliver of the extreme excellence that are BAND-MAID. I hope you keep checking them out!
Next, I recommend you check out the following high-quality LIVE video of the Maids at their 10th Anniversary concert (known as an Okyuji or “Service” - the Maids “Serve” the audience with their music. 😂)
- “Don’t You Tell ME” - official LIVE video
They also have song “Bestie” that was co-written by Band-Maid and Mike Einzinger of Incubus that I think you’ll like.
You will come to see that they are some of the most capable, creative and interesting composers, arrangers, songwriters, instrumentalists, orchestrators, performers and players on the planet 🌎 by their own right.
They did perform music written for them initially on their first EP,
Maid in Japan (2014)
They then gradually co-wrote lyrics, vocal melodies and harmonies and then music compositions over their next 2 EP’s:
* New Beginning (2015)
* Brand New Maid (2016)
They had their first fully independent song, “Alone”, on their third EP “Brand New Maid”released in May 2016.
And they’ve done everything themselves since.
4 full length Studio Albums
* Just Bring It (2017)
* World Domination (2018)
* Conqueror (2019)
* Unseen World (2021)
And many EP smaller releases, including a long EP, “Unleash” in Oct, 2022.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unleash_(EP)
And then there’s their arch-enemies (😂)
Band-Maiko
But kudos to them for reaching out and seeking to expand their musical collaborators. They also co-wrote, recorded and co-performed a song with the Mexican Villarreal sisters of The Warning ⚠️ that’ll be released on the Maids upcoming album.
Btw, If you don’t know The Warning, you need to check them out!
After the previousy mentioned songs, some other must heard are:
- From Now On - OMV, Saiki’s pee break. 😂
- “Hate?” - OLV
- “Unleash!!!” - OMV
- “Dice” - OMV
Then dozens more.
Take care and rock on 🤘🏼🔥🌎🎸🥁🎤🙌🏼🎼😎✌🏼
Haha, Band-Maiden ... not that bad :). Better than the typical "Band-Aid" :). Band-Maid is awesome, check out more!!
Their MV for DICE introduced me to Band Maid 4 1/2 years ago. Since then,there has not been one day that I haven't listened to them for at least an hour or more. Daily,I watch all of the reactions I can find of their music; that's how I found you. I'm subscribed now. You've got the right idea to check out their YT page,www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID/videos,where you will find 52 mv's; there are others posted on YT.
Welcome to our family of Maidiacs.
People prefer to introduce you to the Band-Maid live shows. But I prefer to recommend you to check out their side project to make you love them more and more.
Please go check out "Secret Maiko Lips - Band-Maiko" and you will really love it.
✍️ let me save that for later, thank you very much!!
Welcome to Band-Maid! You have so much fun ahead.
Some Japanese groups/artists, old and new. Take your pick: BAND-MAID [All their songs... really!], LOVEBITES [Break the Wall, Raise some Hell, and all the other songs], BABYMETAL [All their songs, because they are all different], MAXIMUM THE HORMONE [Yoshu Fukushu], HAGANE [Tenka Goken (Trad: Five Swords of Heaven)], DEXCORE [Earthworm], CROSSFAITH [Catastrophe, Zero], SiM [Killing Me], NINGEN ISU [Heartless Scat], ADO [Unravel (LIVE)], UNLUCKY MORPHEUS [Black Pentagram], YOUSEI TEIKOKU [Astral Dogma, Patriot Anthem (Live)] and their other band: DenKare [Detonator], COLDRAIN [Die Tomorrow], CRYSTAL LAKE [The Circle], GIVEN BY THE FLAMES [Ronove], LONESOME_BLUE [Face the Fear], ANGRY FROG REBIRTH [2Step Syndrome], SILENTLY SHOOTING TRAITORS [Manipulate], ALDIOUS [Dominator], EAST OF EDEN [Evolve], TRiDENT [Ambivalent, Spoopy], KOKESHI [Fetal Sea], BRIDEAR [Light in the Dark, Brave New World Revisited, Ignite], CINQ ELEMENT [Destiny], MARY'S BLOOD [Marionette], GRAUPEL [Bereavement], DOLL$BOXX [Take my Chance], SOKONINARU [Tenohira De Odoru], HELLO SLEEPWALKERS [Flying Saucer], TELECiDE [Tied up Memories], NEKO [Ghost on a Record], MARDELAS [G-Metal], FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS [Tear Down], MERGINGMOON [Greyen], ROTTENGRAFFTY [Hallelujah, Playback], JILUKA [Mephisto, Overkill, Venom, Lluvia], BROKEN BY THE SCREAM [Emotion Cross-Counter], FATE GEAR [Unbreakable Wings], LYNCH [Devil], GACHARIC SPIN [Mindset], DIR EN GREY [Ningen wo Kaburu], X JAPAN [Kurenai], DAZZLE VISION [Second], DEVILOOF [Torture] _(Deathcore Band),_ JUPITER [My Enemy], SEIKIMA-II [Fire After Fire], NOKUTO [Life of Desire], GALNERYUS [Angel of Salvation], SAISEIGA [Ride On], BLOOD STAIN CHILD [Del-Sol], IRONBUNNY [23], NEMOPHILA [Rise, Hypnosis], DADAROMA [Lucid Dream], PaleNeØ [aLiVE], Takayoshi Ohmura [THE CATACLYSM], HANABIE [We Love Sweets, Be the GAL], ZEILE [Deathside], A CROWD OF REBELLION [Re:Create of the Re:d], PALEDUSK [Area PD], POLKADOT STINGRAY [any song], MUTANT MONSTERS [Abnormal], BLACKLAB [Insanity], ASTERISM [Fiction, Rising Moon, Unravel, or Church], NOISEMAKER [Hunter or Prey], BiSH [The Night When Stars Twinkle], SCANDAL [A.M.D.K.J.], DEEP GIRL [I kill], Mrs. GREEN APPLE [Inferno], BRATS [Doudatte Yokatta, Kimarigoto], THE ORAL CIGARETTES [Frenzy Hey Kids!!], GIRUGAMESH [Drain], LiLiHoLi [From Darkness to Light], THE DEVIL’S KILLING MERRY-GO-ROUND [Diabolos], OTOBOKE BEAVER [Don't Light My Fire, Love is Short], GLIM SPANKY [Breaking Down Blues, Fighter], and many many more...
OH MY GOD, I need to get to work to listen to all that 😂 thank you so much
It’s funny band maiden.😂😂😂😂😂😂
Welcome to the club !
There is a huge world of rock and metal female bands in Japan, and are all amazing: Band Maid, of course, and the Lovebites (I recommend you, great metal band), Nemophila, Bridear, Yokai, Hanabie... If you begin this trip you will not return back :)
Very first song I heard from them while watching the Netflix movie ‘Kate’. Since then I’m a Maidiac. I recommend Puzzle for your next BM song. For Kawaii Metal, see Hanabie, start with We Love Sweets.
Welcome to Band-Maid and 😉 enjoy the ride!
Suggestions for other all female bands- Japanese try Nemophila, Hanabie, Love Bites, Nek!...Mexico - The Warning (3 sisters). Also, check out Asterism. The lead guitarist is female and slays!
you fell into the pigeon hole! enjoy your time with the maidiacs😺
yea,that Don guy is right, play FREEZER for the geezer😎🤟
Thank you!!! This is one of the most exciting discoveries I've had in a long time, probably the best this year 🩷
Welcome , you are now entering the pigeon hole. Slide down and enjoy.
What do you say we kick it up a notch or 3? Here a list
DICE
Play
Blooming
Freedom (live from 2019)
Puzzle
Rinne (music video)
Black Hole
Hate? (Live)
Good fun
MISA MISA MISA!!!!!
Band -Maid is only the best band ever. Enjoy seeing people experience them for the first time. Try "Hate?" official live video from Yokohama. Can probably do any other song after that because there are no wrong choices.
I'm glad you liked Band-Maid ! I think the last song that you were talking about is "Bestie" and I recommend you to listen to it for sure but every other song is good too😆
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BE NICE MY FAVORITE BAND IN THE WORLD ❤❤❤❤❤
Best rock band on the planet. Watch anything live, that's the best way to view them. Most would tell you to watch DOMINATION live next, I prefer HATE? live from Yokohama Arena. You're going to have a lot of fun. The more you see and hear the more you'll realize how special this band really is.
Are Band-Maid fans still out there after all these years? Yeah, there's still a few die-hards hanging around.😁
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"Yeah, there's still a few die-hards hanging around."
I love dry understated jokes.
For something more recent and live I recommend "Hate?" from the Yokohama Arena.
Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Bubble, Manners, No God (live) & Puzzle (live)
I also suggest The Warning. They're another great all female band from Mexico.
I suggest these TW songs: Money, Sick, Automatic Sun, Enter Sandman (official video with Alessia Cara), Evolve (live VMAs) & Dust To Dust (live Teatro)
Both bands are big fans of each other and have recently done a song collab which they debuted live as the final song of a joint concert in Tokyo. Oh and I was there! ♥
Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid Princess Leo! You've discovered the best rock band (IMHO) with a deep and diverse portfolio, Don't try to place them in a genre as you will discover they mix and match genre in the same song. The genre is Band-Maid. Enjoy the journey. Other Maidiac have made suggestions for songs and you can't miss with any of them, so enjoy the journey, PO!🕊🤘😆🤘
BTW...the Maids call their fans Masters and Princesses. Their live concerts Okyu-ji's (which translate to "Servings"). Then there are the Maid outfits, their Maid Battle Armor, which has evolved over the years to match their personalities. All staying in line with the Japan Maid Cafe theme.
Band Maid is special, and you will definitely like them 100% better if you just pull up the live videos, instead. This is true for every one of their songs. Suggest LIVE Domination, Manners with Black Hole, Daydreaming, Play, Freedom, Hate.
DAYDREAMING MV ONLY!!!!!!! then move to any live version be well
Great reaction with sharp analysis! Subbed! Looking forward to seeing more perceptive reactions from you. 😃
Are there any Band-Maid fans out here? Hahaha!😉
This is one of my favourite songs but thing is I like all of there songs even the poppy songs.
You have been found by Band maid fans from all over the world, and we have put your channel in our watch list already.
Be careful, you will get a lot of comments and information about Band Maid like heavy rain.
Please go for "Freedom(Live)" for next reaction.
Thank you for picking up Band Maid.
Thank you to the Band-Maid fandom for putting me on their radar
Thanks, Leo, nice reaction! Band-Maid's core is hard rock, but they incorporate many other styles seamlessly, as you will see if you listen to other songs. All songs are catchy, complex, well-crafted and well-executed; and, omg, so consistently great. Suggestions: Hate? (live at Yokohama) or Domination for more thrilling hard rock; Rinne, Warning (MV) for heavier, metal-influenced; Daydreaming or endless story for beautiful ballads; From Now On or Onset for incredible instrumentals. So much more, but you might also be interested in their alter-ego band, Band-Maiko: try Gio-Cho -- the MV and music are both gorgeous. You want to slow down? Try Bestie or Catharsis (acoustic).