You are definitely going to want both earbuds for BAND MAID songs. Kanami will be in your right ear with her guitar. MISA will be in your left ear with bass.

BandMaid is probably the best female hard rock band on the planet. Try the songs play live and puzzle live next. And please...both earplugs!

Welcome aboard, Hops Metal Show. Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid. But please, please use a headset. You don't want to look at the Grand Canyon through a coke bottle with only one eye, right? You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome 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 rock n’ rollers. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (over 75 songs!), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor (IMHO) position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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, are kick-ass! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 50 favorites! "Thrill" is a great place to start. Their newer songs drive even more - Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written slower tunes like Daydreaming, Anemone and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like Band-Maiko! Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017. If you dig it, make sure to support / purchase some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BR & Merch, etc. Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings... especially after seeing them play it LIVE. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days, Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. Check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their more earlier stuff. You might have to (ugh!) sign in to FB or search for his Band-Maid mix: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). Lead vocals, arrangements & melodies, 25 years old & youngest. Heels or sneakers, her smile melts away the persona. Her charisma and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, oldest at 28. Band founder & SpokesPigeon, po. Her charm and energy ignite the room. Kurrupo! Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, 26 years old, keyboards, writes most of the 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 "Beast" - Drums, 27 years old, band leader. Talents include (besides massive consumption of noodles and other things, even during performance!) revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 26 years old. The Mysterious One literally kills it… every note.. barefoot… uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of Jack D, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA!

Just to add on the backstory of the band, as some have already explained. Miku Kobato (rhythm g) envisioned a hard rock band with maid outfit for she worked part time at a maid cafe in Tokyo after her failed stint as a member of an Pop idol group for three years. She saw Kanami (lead g) online and spoke to her to see if to join. She agreed and the formation of the band began. Next came Akane (drums) who helped Kanami at times. Akane brought along Misa (bass), her school mate from Tokyo School of Music (equiv. to Berklee School of Music in Boston). They formed a band of a quartet at beginning. However, Miku quickly realized her voice did not fit the music genre they were targeting. So, they all auditioned for a lead vocal and found Saiki (lead v). Kanami, Akane and Misa have been playing and learning instruments since around 3 to 6 years old. They are all multi-instrumentalists and are classically trained; namely piano & guitar - Kanami, piano, trombone and drums for Akane, and piano, bass for Misa. Kanami composes almost all B-M songs. She is a genius. Then she sends it to Miku for the lyrics. Meantime, Akane and Misa adds their parts to the song. And Saiki adds her final opinion and any additional recommendations. They are a great band, team and amazing musicians. Nice to look at, too. I haven't seen a band with this much talent in one band. Not only that, they are unlike some other bands where one member takes the sole spotlight. They all shine individually. And they all contribute to make each song stand out. No one tries to take all the portion of the song for herself. Their live sets are where it's at. They are better live than the CD's.

Thanks for flying with Band-Maid!

The way Band Maid records, lead guitarist is always in your right ear and rhythm guitarist in your left, whether live or not. So with only one in, you’re missing a large chunk of badassery. The live version of this is AMAZING.💪🏻🤘🏻

I will say this once... Watch "Play" live - your jaws will drop Watch "Puzzle" live - your eyes will pop out Watch "Onset" live - your brain will try to not to watch another B-M song but will fail Oh, and use headsets like others have said. Kanami (lead g) will be on your right ear Miku (rhythm g) will be on your left ear Misa (bass) will be slight left of center Akane (drums) will be center with her tom toms with you hearing her snare, hi-hat and crash symbol on right and ride symbol on left. Saiki (vocal) will be center. And yes, she has very good rock voice (non squeaky Japanese female) Their recordings are amazing.

Most people found Band-Maid through Babymetal. Not that the bands are similar (they aren't), but Babymetal opened up a lot of people's eyes and ears to stuff that's been happening in Japan for years, especially as it relates to all female or female fronted hard rock/heavy metal bands, of which there are many. Babymetal got big, and in the little suggested boxes to the right is where Band-Maid were hiding. People who were turned off of Babymetal for whatever reason would not likely find Band-Maid, which sounds like you guys, so lucky someone recommended them and you found them that way because they're pretty amazing. Also, they're really not a metal band by any stretch, but they do obviously appeal to a lot of metal fans. Kind of like how metalheads in the 70s could get into a band like Cheap Trick, but nobody would really describe Cheap Trick as a heavy metal band. That's kind of the same way Band-Maid fit into it all.

What really impresses is how good they are live. I agree with you about the vocals. This young lady has very good range as you will discover if you check out more of their music.

Try a live version of Play, Take Me Higher, Moratorium, or their instrumental Onset. Best live hard rock band in the biz today!

it only gets better from here

BAND MAID is the real deal. You really can't go wrong with any of their songs.....and they have a lot of songs. Many of their live performances are even better than the studio stuff. I agree with you on their vocals. I would like to suggest "Moratorium" live for your next BAND MAID reaction. Oh .....Caution: BAND MAID is highly addictive. 😁

BandMaid is more in the hard rock than metal category. Their heavier songs are Secret my lips, Moratorium, Dice, and Puzzle. The whole look is from the second vocalist Miku (red rose) previously working at a maid cafe and wanting a rock band to play up the contrast. They have some good live footage as well. Another band from japan you might like is Lovebites. 5 ladies. Shadow maker and The Crusade are their best songs. Incredible guitar work.

Hi from the UK. Strap in for a wild ride, these girls will not disappoint. Live is definitely the way to go with Band Maid, try Moratorium, Clang, Puzzle, Play , Choose Me, Dice, Don't You Want Me, Alone...I could go on, they all kick ass!!!

This song, "Real Existence" is from 2015 and they've gotten even better since then. Watch any one of their live performances and I guarantee you'll be more than impressed. A short list: Take Me Higher - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKypjMyBqcDelKs.html Puzzle - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abWlgpOhzKmmhaM.html Freedom - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fL93lrJznbnDcYE.html Turn Me On (w/ English subs) - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kMiYitiK067Wias.html Cross - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJ13adhnybzbhZ8.html

Hell yeah. BAND-MAID. Try Play - live. But they're all good.

MISA MISA MISA! NOSTALGIA NOSTALGIA NOSTALGIA! , for me this is were it all began. I heard a Babymetal song on the Radio (KARATE 2016) and went looking on KZfaq for it and found this the rest is as they say ......... Saiki with an apron, MISA with shoes and a 4 string, Miku still not sure what this stringed thing in her hands is for, Akane with the little Hat (sob) and Kanami with kawaii headgear

Put it this way, somebody put up a top 30 of their favourite Band-Maid songs, and there were arguments in the comments below about the songs that didn't even make it into their top 30, let alone the order. Most requests will probably be for live performances, as they great live, usually with a little extra not in the studio version. "Play" and "Don't You Tell ME" are the obvious two on that front. Dice (music video only) will be recommended a lot, Moratorium, Domination, Alone, Choose Me... I always request Don't Let Me Down. Band-Maid are definitely more hard rock than metal, but there's quite an extensive Japanese metal scene too.

Those girls can play.... Caughtie tune....

I saw them live in Los Angeles, they rocked the house!

them fellow BM fans are spot-on when they say that YT-reacting to the band is done best with a live clip with headphones🎸

Band-Maid: They will break your heart and your ears drums at the same time....... Then clean house.

I had to watch your first reaction to Band-Maid. I've watched the later videos of yours, but it's cool to see where you guys started.

Best damn hard rock band on the planet today. See you at the Echoplex.

You need yo react there live versión band maid is best live

Great fun seeing your reaction to hearing them for the first time. I've seen them live a couple of times and they totally rock. So awesome .

A great example and they have only gotten better, not real metal more Hard Rock with Metal and Punk influences but still one of the best rhythm section playing today. You need separate ear buds as the mixing done is great and Misa(Bass) is always in the left ear and Kanami(Guitar) is always in the right ear. Great band especially LIVE try Take Me Higher LIVE (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKypjMyBqcDelKs.html) for a real look at the bass and guitar riffs they do with a driving Akane drums pace. For a real metal sound try Mary's Blood Marionette (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7J9Zdifu5bPp4k.html) and watch Saki do some of the best shredding around, she is the equal of any of the metal boys and Rio on bass gives you that 80's metal Judas Priest sound!!! This female band kicks some serious a$$ and don't be fooled by the mini skirts as they are top notch musicians!!!

Next, band maid - domination. Btw, nice reaction guys👍

Such a great band, glad you guys gave them a shot. Check out Moratorium, Clang, Puzzle, or go back to the early days and try Thrill. They are doing 4 shows in the US this fall. They aren’t really ‘’metal” more hard rock than anything, but they just slay.

Glad you could see Band Maid as a professional group and not another 'idol' group from Japan. As with BabyMetal, the live performances is where it is at. Particularly with Band Maid, some of their music videos are poor in my view. This is due to budget restrictions and for me, seeing a group with a background miming playing is not in the least bit creative. I have linked you a live version of Real Existence song here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b8h9d7aj2JOocas.html This is a fan cam. I chose this over the DVD live version as that version is so post produced and in my view poorly edited, it may as well be a music video. For a recommendation for your next Band Maid reaction, I suggest Thrill. The music video for this was their first video. As an idea, you may want to react to the live version here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j7eHeJh02NiXnKc.html and then look at the music video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8qjaspkspOYnIU.html You will see that the uniforms have changed over the years.

Someone on an interview asked Miku (founder, backup vocals, rhythm guitarist) what the difference was between Band-Maid and BabyMetal .... she just said "We play our instruments" .. *mic drop* LOL. Any of their live videos are outstanding. And you haven't even been hit by the tsunami or the assassin bassist.. MISA! MISA! MISA!

You should see a live video they are more amazing live 😍👊

Watch the live version. It’s so much better. The Maids were only 20 (Saiki) to 23 (Akane) here.This song was from their 1st album New Beginning.

Try Play live

“Dice” and “Thrill” next! 🔥🔥

This is where it all began.

I will click on anything that has Band-Maid in the title.

Age wise? AFAIK Mid to late 20s, and awesome :p The maids thing came about because Miku (backing singer and rhythm guitar, also the founder and spokesperson) was working in a maid cafe, and listening to classic rock/metal on her way to work, she then decided that she liked the dichotomy of the image and the sounds, then recruited the rest of the band. (It gets more in-depth than that but that's the jist). Suggestion for other female fronted J-Rock bands: Unlucky Morpheus - Knight of Swords (power metal with a touch of goth and symphonic) Lovebites - The Crusade (Classic 80s heavy metal) Aldious - We Are, ( heavy rock / metal) . All of them are great, and none go high pitched

BAND-MAID are a great Hard Rock band with punk, metal, funk, etc. influences. I'm not sure why you would think they are a metal band, and that's not the way they describe themselves. Not even sure what to say about not caring for "high pitched voices" in women singers. That gets pretty close to just not liking women in general. BAND-MAID's Saiki is a great front woman though. I'll agree with you about that.

The Japanese music scene is a deeep rabbit hole, you are bound to feel like Alice at least some of the time ;) I would like for you to take a quick visit into the land of "doujin bands" and react to Unlucky Morpheus - "Phantom Blood": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9acadKYvsCsnWQ.html if you are at all interested in power/(speed) metal. About the costumes. In Japan music and fashion go pretty much hand in hand. The more you react to Japanese music (especially metal) the more you will notice that most of them look a bit different from what is usual for this kind of music in America or Europe. The combination of music and a more extreme visual approach (in their outfits, make-up, video's and live shows) is called "Visual Kei". It is NOT a music genre (as some like to claim on KZfaq) and includes all sorts of music from rock-pop to death metal. Other than in most countries, they don't really make such strikt boundaries between genres anyway. These kind of Maiden costumes are pretty common in Japan though and I wouldn't count Band-Maid to Visual Kei. If you want to check out more from Band-Maid I would recommend a live version, they are pretty astonishing live :)

Agewise, they are close to but still under 30. They impress with every song without being repetitive. Jimmy Page is a fan of drummer Akane Hirose: i.redd.it/oyz2nkizzqv21.jpg

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Asterism/rising moon/track please.Teen trio metal band from japan.

They're all about 30 now give or take a few years.

Wrong song for a Metal Show. Review Play! LIVE. But get a couple pair of real Headphones with some low end for it. You will be hooked.

hey check it out band maid Puzzle live .. .. it will lose your souls!

I liked the song i posted but they definitely can play

Aldious/We are/track please.Female metal band from japan.

I love the whole: "They seem eighteen but knowing Japanese girls they might actually be thirty" thing. Because you seem to have missed the other side of the equation. Yeah, they might seem eighteen, but knowing Japanese recording companies, they might just as easily be... fifteen. I.e. Babymetal.

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Good reaction but I think you might have a bit of a biased opinion about Babymetal. It was Babymetal that really opened the eyes of the west to the tremendous wealth of rock and metal talent in Japan. Band Maid are a terrific band but so are Babymetal. I assume that you never got past Gimme Chocolate or their earlier more poppy stuff. Just a suggestion... why don't you give Babymetal another chance from one of their more pure metal songs. Try Road of Resistance kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLp1jLh3zLLalY0.html Rondo of Nightmare kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h96JdMZ63tGWc6M.html and Ijime Dame Zettai kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNVdksaTy8rWiXk.html Without prejudging.If, after those songs you still want to dismiss Babymetal then fair enough.

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If you're going to do Spanish music Rodriguez and Gabriella.....