THE best Hard Rock band on Earth will never let you down. Every song a winner!

Nicely done! Enjoyed your reaction and glad you were open to Maidiac feedback! “Blooming” is a masterpiece. I paid attention to your commentary and what made you stop in your tracks. Where to next? Here are my respectful suggestions: 1) “Rinne/Reincarnation,” if you want some 8th note drum kicks, darker tones and lower register melody. Metallica fan? This is your jam 2) “Black Hole,” official live video (starts @4:22 of double video Manners/Black Hole) if you’d prefer 16ths double kicking your eardrums in the mosh pit 3) “Warning!” Official music video. In case you didn’t mind the melodies inside a hard rocking song. Kick, kick snare rapid fire drums here. Glad you’re having fun with the Maids. The more you listen, the more you’ll find that Band-Maid has created their own genre of music. I call them “hard rock fusion,” but even that doesn’t cover it all. They’ll be touring the central and west coast of the USA in the fall. Seeing them live is the most fun anyone could have with their clothes on

You picked a winner! There are a lot of fancams from recent shows in the US on KZfaq, but if you can find it, the best live version is from their BluRay live World Domination Tour release at Line Cube Shibuya

I'm glad you liked this one, next needs to be Warning MV. It is next level! Thanks for the reaction.

Faster paced songs are like Different, Black Hole and Warning. Black Hole I think is their fastest song.

No not yet, You're on your way to becoming a fledgling Maidette. "Rinne" MV is B-M's heaviest song & will go a long way to getting you there :)

Thank you for responding to Blooming, I had a great time. I think this song is an introductory version of BAND-MAID, where their talents are sprinkled here and there (just a greeting) in a catchy melody line. Please listen to their songs one after another.

Great job Kevin....not sure your location but August 2023 is their US western tour along with lalapalozza. In May they hit 3 festivals and eastern locations. WARNING mv will definitely give you that rock/punk mouth open reaction....they have over 140 offerings (songs) and truthfully none are bad....but my personal favorites are also DICE and MORATORIUM

Joy! If you want more pure joy in you’re life, you’ve found the right band!! 😂 The Maids always leave a joy in your heart and a smile on your face!!! Next - more joy “Freedom” - official live video - plus who doesn’t love a drum solo!!! Take care and rock on 🤘🏼 🔥🎼🎸🥁🎤😃✌🏼

I'm 43 years old. Grew up listening to bands like Scorpion, GnR, Metallica, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Pantera and to my penultimate group Linkin Park. Started to drift away from the genre in 2010 due to a lack of any notable bands and got hooked onto country-pop and Kpop. Fast forward to October 2022 and accidentally stumbled onto Band Maid. These girls rekindled my love for rock music but also opened up my ears to a whole new way of listening to a song. Hell, even LP sounds so boring to me now 😂

The 2 fer Manners / Blackhole live are a must , Black Hole being the fast paced type of song that you will like, but you need to settle down and groove to Manners first. As others have mentioned, Warning, Different, Rinne will be to your taste plus Non fiction Days, Real Existence live, Dice. But don't overlook anything else because they do not make bad, average or good songs, they just make great songs.

Band-Maid. Blooming Brilliant! Thx, Chord-Pro!

Hey Kevin-so much fun to see you get blown away by "Blooming". I don't think you have to worry about becoming a Maidiac, I think the hook has been set and you going to be one! Just accept it and enjoy going down the rabbit hole. What is so incredible about Band-Maid is even after you listen to their songs many times, they tend to amaze you all over again! There is so much going on to love. I was laughing at what a masterpiece this tune is watching you get into it!

Thank you for reciting the BAND-MAID song. They are dressed as maids, but their playing techniques are top notch. A band that only looks like it should focus on their faces and appearances, but this music video mainly shows their playing hands in the dark. They are confident in their performance, which is backed up by good practice. If they provide beauty, catchy and elegant songs, they can't go without everyone's instructions. As a Japanese fan, I think so. Their concept is an alternative to serving customers with household chores It's about providing their great songs. Their live performances are of the same quality as their music videos and never disappoint their audiences. That's why they don't miss five hours of practice a day. In other words, they are ready to become professionals in providing music. As your reaction shows, BAND-MAID's songs are full of strong passion and energy. At the same time, there are many playing techniques, the melody is catchy, So they deprive the audience of their physical strength. As such, a song is always just under or less than 4 minutes long. Considering the fatigue of the audience on Live, it also includes the hospitality to those who value Live. Recommended songs are below. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK6gqKiisqfHdJs.html

"Dice" is a catchy rock song with a driving beat and a positive message and the intro killing it.

Why aren't they more popular in the US? Far be it from me to suggest that too many people hear with their eyes instead of their ears. They see the Maid outfits and immediately dismiss then Ladies as some manufactured group, like a boy band or boy group from the late 90's early 2000's. And far too many people attempt to compare the Ladies to Baby Metal, which they are manifestly are NOT in any way shape or form comparable other than being "Female" , "Japanese", and in the "Music Industry" There sound is different, the Ladies write 98% of their own music, they decide how it is arranged, recorded, and mixed. With Baby Metal, they write maybe 3-8% of their music and that being lyrics, they are not the arrangers, or Mixing and Mastering. They show up to the studio, record their tracks then leave. When Band-Maid enters the studio, they have been working on writing, and practicing so they come in, lay down their instruments and tweak them. Lay down the vocals and layer them over the instruments and then go from there until they are done with the mix they want. According to many reports, since the lockdowns, the Ladies recorded TWO albums, (one Full Length and one EP) at their homes, upgrading their equipment to record at home, and Kanami the main composer takes all of the parts and mixes it at her home studio. The completed files are then sent back and forth to the other members to get their tweaks and suggestions until they decide the song is finished. THEN they send it the record company. They send it when THEY say it is done, not when a record company says it is. Of course the record company has to mess with the songs a bit to show they are needed, which is how we get the horrendous compression on World Domination, especially The Dragon Cries. But too many people instead of listening with their "EARS" are listening with their "EYES". And that is the great shame.

Great to come back with my favourite Band Maid song !

Great analysis. Band Maid uses a lot of slides! More than any band I have seen. If you like non stop high energy then the Warning MV should be next. Even has cars and explosions. Band Maid performed Blooming at the recent Welcome to Rockville festival in Daytona. I am linking an excellent fan cam of it. The sound is remarkably good for a fan cam. Can hear each instrument clearly. The video has time stamps. Blooming is at 8:06. The last 4 songs Screaming, Play, No God and Warning was non stop high energy hard rock (and some other genres mixed in). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNCKnrGW1K3RmJc.html

Great analysis, thank you!

Cool reaction. Yet you've still only heard two of the main "classical" Band-Maid songs. You're not prepared for what's coming if you keep digging.

As you had Brewers gear in your previous reaction, guessing you're in the upper Midwest. If so, they will be at Lollapalooza 8/4 (and the pre-show the night of the 3rd), and Minneapolis on 8/6. If you get chance, take it. You won't regret the experience.

"I gotta see this live." Yes you do. Never a truer statement could be made. You might try Domination (live) from Line Cube Shibuya. Others from Line cube: Freedom, Dice, Play, Onset (instrumental).

I got my ticket for August, just saw them 3 weeks ago in Daytona, and saw them in October in Houston I think they are the best band on Earth. Prove me wrong

Glad you like Band Maid. In addition to the songs already suggested, I would like to add Screaming, Clang (tapping), Glory, Why, Why, Why and the instrumentals, Onset, Don't be Long, Without Holding Back, and of course From Now On. And I will stop there. Thanks dude.

Great reaction thanks dude.

Domination (Live) will give you an idea of what their on stage presence is like.

They are back touring in the US in August- go see them and meet the fabulous and loving fans. I've been playing and listening to rock for 50 years and this is just about the most complete rock song I've ever heard- Rhythm section to die for with brilliant guitar and vocals.

Cool reaction. Next one for you is "YOLO". No question. It's right in line with that high-energy punk feel. Then, "Dice", "Unleash", and maybe even "Warning". I also dig that tempo, and those tracks are all high up in my playlist.

Yes. You gotta see them live and have the non-stop party experience!

Yeah, you’re definitely going to be a more modern Band Maid kinda guy. Check out Different or Black Hole from them.

Dude rule number 1 never ever talk while kanami is speaking strike one you've been warned

You'll be glad to hear that there is a lot, lot, LOT more where this came from.

the music volume is kinda low still suggesting these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God & Warning (live)

The Music Videos for these: Warning, Rinne, Dice, etc., etc., dude, you've got lots more to go with this awesome band!

There's a good live version from The Rockville festival they've just done, it's a fancam but it's a pretty good one on Stretch Adams channel kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNCKnrGW1K3RmJc.html Kanami's really gets into the solo as does the audience but "Screaming" live from the same gig, another level kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNCKnrGW1K3RmJc.html

Yeah, definitely drop this to your dad and you can enjoy it together. Oh, and check their August tour dates in the US and book your trip now because they WILL sell them all out.

Manners sounds a lot like Clutch. In other words, chill af.

"Play" official Live.

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I think "Warning!" will make for a good third B-M track for you. You can't go wrong with any of their music but we can worry about branching out into their other stuff once we've got you firmly locked-in :D

You know, you can buy a T shirt that has a picture of Kanami playing guitar with a quote underneath that says. "Shut Up... Kanami Is Talking". Please take note for future reactions & guitar solos from Kanami. 'nuff said.

Where to go next? Different = prog punk etc Warning = thrash punk etc No God (live) = metal punk etc Manners/Black Hole = groove classic rock berserk prog punk etc Choose Me = Pop Punk Metal etc And there are more

Great reaction!!! I would suggest some live videos.......they are so much better LIVE....no shit.

I think Rinne (music video) and black hole will be up your alley.

I feel they do not get more exposure among US rock fans because of the foreign language and pre- conceived notion they are j-pop and anime centric.....they are so much more, best hard rock band on earth imo, and yeah "Play", Dice" and "Onset" are all ones to check out next, also I admire your wanting to see them live before watching live vids....live fan cams are what made me go from fan to Maidiac! '

"Blooming" is brilliant. So what's next? "After Life" or "Dice" would be good. Or you could reach back into the past for "the non-fiction days."

The Warning MV. The official live Puzzle. The double Manners and Black Hole video.

I envy you having so much unheard BAND-MAID music to listen to and explore. 'Blooming' is a Power Pop Masterpiece, and there is a LIVE version! I'm surprised it hasn't been picked up for a Anime Them Song! If you like Anime Them Songs they've done one for Yu-Gi-Oh VRAINS called, 'Glory'. They also have an anime style Music Video, 'Unleash!!!!!'. As for more Punk influenced songs, 'Rinne' is very Thrash. or try a song called, 'After Life'.

Your Dad would totally love this band, most of the fan base is over forty, like myself. Band-Maid could use your help by showing them to as may people your age you can. Check out No God (Tokyo Garden Theater) for a bit of skater punk fast paced influence. Also no pits at Band-Maid only peace & love, po🙂.

Has he done the live version yet?? 😆

i guess warning, black hole, corallium and such would be faster tracks tho for punky warning out of those, very hard for me to decide i just listen to their albums XD

Just watch them all.

Fun reaction, good stuff. I think you'd like Dice mv, it seems like something that is also a faster style. I'd also recommend Domination live from their YT channel. It's more of a classic rock sound, but the fact that it's live and the technical proficiency of the band make it an excellent entry point for new listeners. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html

Guitar work? Check out the instrumental "From Now On."

Try "Rinne" and the MV (not live) for "Warning".

Have you done NEMOPHILA yet?

Band-Maid best hard rock band

Soyboy face in the preview, then he starts bouncing around... That was enough for me. Christ.

Dude ,,,,,you need to improve the audio quality on your channel.......its not enjoyable to listen to.

The thumbnail tho 👎

You want some of the newer songs that will melt your brain. "H-G-K", "Giovanni" is a good start.