The drums are really what makes this song. She's unbelievable.

another masterclass in songcraft! six (all in a 4+ minute song! outrageous!) melody/tempo sections very densely layered with disparate out of the box, classically virtuosic flourishes. goddamn!

Kanami (the lead guitarist) writes the music, and Miku (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) writes the lyrics, with the lead singer Saiki contributing more with lyrics lately. Once Kanami has done rough demos of the songs in her home studio she gives them to MISA and Akane work out their own parts.

twitter.com/achi_bandmaid/status/798122824997093376 Akane praised Jimmy Page, saying, "It was a great performance.". And with the encouragement of his words she vowed to polish her drumming skill for the rest of her life. From her Twitter.

Kanami the lead guitarist writes almost all their music and Miku the rhythm/backup vocals does the lyrics. Here's an interview where they talk about their music. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rd-jnJV3trCskYE.html

One dislike? Really nice of Taylor Swift to check in. Band-Maid is the very best hard rock band anywhere on the planet today. Deal with it, Taylor.

Miku said at the Gramercy show this past September they would tour again and start with NYC and move west.

Ohhh you got to see them live. They are amazing! Definitely one of the best Live Bands I have ever been to 3>

Just MONSTER drumming by Akane! Her nick name is the BEAST! And yea Jimmy Page took a photo with her when her saw her live. By the way, Miku(rhythm guitarist/back up vocals) writes the majority of the lyrics and Kanami (lead guitarist) is the main music writer and arranger. Of course there is also imput by the other members. When a band has this much talent it becomes more of a collaboration.

Wayne and Garth 2019! Thanks! great song and reaction!

IT IS EFFORTLESS TO THEM , THIS IS FUN TO THEM!

(we all know u wear those outfits every weekend) …. seriously tho… great costumes and any song by Band-Maid is just a bonus! There are lots more to discover... keep it up!

this song has got depth. absolutely one of my favs. the translated lyrics are worth checking out. a bit choked they didn't play it this past US tour. with regards to reaction vs podcast format.. reaction is more like a drip feed, and it's nice to hear someone's impression fresh, right after listening. it's also a good way for newcomers to discover the band. i think a podcast is more suited for listeners who are already on board.. unless you go with a regular format where you notify people ahead of time: 'we're listening and talking about X-band next week', so people can get in on that and then listen to the podcast.. book club style. either way.. if people are properly discussing BAND-MAID, i'm gonna be listening. i gotta make me one of those vests i think it'd be great to see you guys to react to some of the interviews. this is an old one(from around 2016 is my guess) where they get into the the quirks of each member. they're a funny bunch.. it's an entertaining watch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJqAosmktr_bnmg.html Gold Rush 1 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j-CHeLeF2pOYmXk.html Gold Rush 2

This is much better than the dub version, though "Secret Maiko Lips" by Band-Maiko is my favorite. Keep reacting to B-M kuruppo! /,,/

Miku, rhythm guitar, is the band founder and principle lyricist. Kanami, lead guitarist, is the compositional genius!💪🏻🤘🏻

MISA MISA MISA! I'm not going to give you my favourite because it's impossible BUT the most played songs live are Freedom, Real Existence and Non Fiction days, they are the only songs they have played live 100 times or more, so they are the songs the band think are popular.

Band maid i click.Nice one.

The selfie they took is my screen saver. Jimmy Page saw them perform in Tokyo in 2016 and requested to meet with Akane. The only report of their conversation was Akane saying in a Japan in Motion interview that "Mr. Jimmy Page-san offered me much encouragement. I promised him l would do my best to live up to his words". Do the studio release of Screaming. Akane's double pump bass drum is triple tracked on the studio release. Awesome speed metal.

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘 So looking forward to the new album and hopefully catching them again in California!!! 🤘🤘

Hops Metal Show feels like a show, not just a reaction site... good for you guys... try doing the B-M interview...well worth the change in direction... Cheers!!!

you really need to listen to it with headphones to hear each instruments clearly, just like Puzzle

Basically, the basic composition is made by a lead guitarist, Kanami and then all of them work together to make it better. And final decision is made by a lead vocalist, Saiki. Saiki is the person who came up with bass-guitar battle.

I know you guys got this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebdpl8V2u82-k3U.html It's called Rinne ( I hope I got that right. I've seen a few different spellings ). It means Reincarnation in Japanese. Tell String to hold on to something. You guys are gonna LOVE this one. Already in my top 3 or 4, at least, BAND-MAID songs of all time.

String got Mick Marrs going on...I remember those battle coats LOL....

You should react to Band-Maiko's Secret Maiko Lips now.

Band-Maid just released a new song, called "Rinne" -- it's one of their heaviest yet. Link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebdpl8V2u82-k3U.html

You can watch a song and an interview in one video. We don't mind.

Saiki rhymes with the shoemaker Nike. Lyrics by Miku and music by Kanami. Mostly. At least since the release of Alone. New album Conqueror out in December. And you will never know this band til you see this band. Sorry. That's just the way it is. Regards from Sacramento.

So, two things. First, You should check out this similar band called Band-Maiko, here's the link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hLR4eqRz3NPJZWQ.html Second, if you two are really serious about this band and are 1/2 way down the rabbit hole and will never go back; come join us at the ' Band-Maid - East Coast (U.S.A.) Fan Base ' Facebook page. Lots of good info.

I get to see Japanese bands in London, but I would love to travel and see Band Maid overseas. Band Maid interview on Music Gold Rush parts one and two with English subs is a good place to start. It is four years old at least, but it gives a good background for fans. The Reality TV one was last year and the interviewer asks my question! You do need to go and see them live. Even if you have to trave sone distance.

The obvious request after this is "Secret Maiko Lips", which is the April Fool's Day version of this song, when they announced they were changing their sound and image, to dress like geishas, and use more traditional instruments. In truth the song isn't that different, but it's a very different look. It makes for quite a visually stunning video though. As an alternate suggestion, I'd opt for Non-Fiction Days kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7GjfNqIqqmXoYU.html (live)

It's AH-KAH-NEH (Akane)

I FINALLY FOUND A TRUE METAL BAND!

Please speak each syllable in Japanese. It's "Ah Kha Neh". Japanese is spoken in moratime. Each syllable gets same time.

Tony Visconti, saw Band Maid in New York and raved about them. Here is a link to a early Band Maid show where Akane, is on fire. The song is called, Alone. Only a side view fan cam so not really for a reaction but I am reminded of Keith Moon: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e9enopdhrtXDgWw.html

Thanks for all the reactions, guys! Love 'em! If you want to change it up a bit and learn more about the girls, I'd suggest you react to some of the interviews they have done. There's a few with English captions here on youtube! A popular one is the Music Gold Rush interview they did. It's split into 2 parts: Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iJqAosmktr_bnmg.html Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j-CHeLeF2pOYmXk.html

BAND-MAID has released a new song, 輪廻 Reincarnation !! It's freaking good!! Waiting for your reaction. You've got to check it soon.

Dang, I forgot what the question was! LOL. Love that track, especially the vocals, never gets old...on the DVD it's the song that they roll into after Play....awesome stuff... If I remember right out of all the members Akane is the genuine Metalhead....:) Actually an review of an Interview might not be bad, get some more background straight from the source. There's a really good two-parter out there that has English subtitles and some clips from both their Seattle show (first time in US) and I think the first London show... If I run across it I send the links through the website...:)

I dunno if you want to start getting into Band-Maid interviews. You might disown them after you read what they had to say about BABYMETAL. (Congrats to BABYMETAL for being the first Asian group ever to debut at #1 on the Billboard Rock Album chart! Not to mention being the highest charting Asian Female act on the Billboard 200 at #13! I'm a proud papa.)

There is a fairly underrated gem called "matchless gum". It'll be great if you could react to the song.

Akane not Acaine. 😂 Love your reactions.

The interview's good (I'm assuming the Gold Rush one), but just watch it. It's in two parts and it's nearly half an hour combined.

Some interviews are entertaining

You must now react to the new song and MV by Band-Maid called Rinne! (Reincarnation). Do it! It's heavy.

Check out the new Band-Maid song 'Rinne' if you want something with a harder edge.

👑🙌💯

Ah-kah-ne not Ah-cane ;)

Nice hope & string lets metal☠️

I still love the music just cant get into the vocals

Matchless gum live

Where the hell are the BAND-MAID action figures? Am I seeing correctly? You guys HAVEN'T done Moratorium? It's a must.

Check AKANE’s instagram out. There ere some BAND-MAIDs practice scenes. They are having fun while break time.

Aftershock 2020.

please react to BAND-MAID - 輪廻, thanks

I would honestly avoid their interviews. To me they take away a lot from their music. Sadly you have to almost be a character to stand out in Japan and it gets really cringe in some interviews. What you should do is check out their april fools prank where they changed name to Band-Maiko and released this song as Secret maiko lips.

Please react Japanese Female Metal Band #disqualia over the destruction.... From Japan..

A .kan .ne not A .cane