For those unfamiliar. The band is referring to a book called Brave New World Revisited. In his 1932 classic dystopian novel, Brave New World, Aldous Huxley depicted a future society in thrall to science and regulated by sophisticated methods of social control. Nearly thirty years later in Brave New World Revisited, Huxley checked the progress of his prophecies against reality and argued that many of his fictional fantasies had grown uncomfortably close to the truth. Brave New World Revisited includes Huxley's views on overpopulation, propaganda, advertising and government control, and is an urgent and powerful appeal for the defence of individualism still alarmingly relevant today.

"Bloody Bride" is one of their latest. My favorites are "Ignite" and "Ghoul". Kimi is beautiful, isn't she ;) ??? These girls have been trough so much ... forced to rebuild this band 3 times. Only the lead singer and the bass player are from the original group. They are currently on tour in the EU, but were forced to cancel I think it was their Sweden show :( . Highly underrated and underappreciated.

Such a highly underated band... some people think it's easy to change line-up three times and still trying... i'm really happy to see that lately they've been growing a lot, thanks to the old fans who stayed, the new fans, and people like you, that introduce them to so many people, we really appreciate that, it means a LOT... Nice reaction!

This is the song that made me an instant fan. and my first Bridear.

I love this band. They have fought hard to stay in the game, and deserve any love they get. One of the second wave of all-female heavy-metal bands, founded in 2011. They go hard and heavy, and really epitomize the technical side of Japanese rock bands. This is the original lineup: Kimi-Vocals Haru-Bass, growls Misa-Guitars, growls Mitsuru-Guitars (pink flying V) Kai-Drums In 2019, Kai left to start a family, Misa left to pursue her own musical vision, Mitsuru soon followed, and they had to bebuild. Amazingly, they did so without any loss in quality, finding Misaki and Ayumi on Guitar, and Natsumi, formerly of Telecide, to take over on drums (after a brief stint with another drummer). New Lineup: Kimi, Haru, and Misaki-Guitar, audience left Ayumi-Guitar, audience right Natsumi-Drums I saw them live in London just after this lineup came together, and they were explosive, playing mostly stuff from the original lineup. They have been experimenting with a variety of styles, dabbing in progressive and pop, but they still come back to their metal roots. In “Brave New World Revisited” (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZxdgruU3rPPiX0.html) I think they’ve got a masterpiece. It’s also a tour-de-force for their brilliant young guitarist Ayumi. If this is their direction, they are going to re-emerge into the top tier of Japanese bands. From the original lineup: “Light in the Dark” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebRjfqd6p8rTo4U.html “Ignite” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grd5d9Smya3DdIU.html New Lineup: “Starlight” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atKhbJN41rjcmXk.html “Bloody Bride” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ebRjfqd6p8rTo4U.html

The newest album "Bloody Bride" is pretty killer. Actually the whole discography is, who am I kidding.

More awesomeness from the women of Japan. I am speechless!

Hell yes, Bridear. Great reaction. This is a masterpiece and their new album is a very good one. I love this Band - forever. Bridear - together with GacharicSpin - was the first all female Band from Japan I discovered back in 2014 (before Band-Maid). They went trough some changes in the line up, but were always rocking hard, no matter what some „fans“ say that they went to soft. Same bull**** like when B-M released a softer song. Saw them several times in Europe especially here in 🇨🇭 and had the pleasure to have a Beer or two 😅 with Kimi (singer), Mitsuru (former guitarist) and KAI (former drummer). Wonderful band, lovely humble ladies. I hope they survive this rough times.

This is the best song they have put out in a while, but after many lineup changes these girls seem to mesh really well. And damn that drummer is killer....Singer and bassist are the only original members.

I am sure the members are proud of this masterpiece. The video and part of their upcoming EU and UK tour was crowdfunded. Unfortunately the first stop, Sweden has been cancelled. Bridear has been around for almost 10 years and is a fan favorite. The have had a couple major rebuilds in the lineup. Kimi, the vocalist and Haru, on bass are founding members. Natsumi, on drums formally played for Telecide. Ayumi with guitar you made a comment on and Misaki, I believe, this is their first band. They were recently signed to a UK based label and have been making use of more English lyrics. The latest album, Bloody Bride and the one prior called Expose Your Emotions are both being distributed by the new label. Most fans would say they like their earlier stuff, but I think their newer material is just as enjoyable. Light In The Dark is a favorite from the past and almost as long time wise.

The drum set wow

Thanks for reviewing this masterpiece by one of the most exciting though underrated J-Metal bands at the moment!! I appreciate the fact that you let the musicians be the stars (and not yourself as many reviewers). That epic piece of music has finally been released on Bridear Spring 2022 album 'Aegis of Athena', which unexpectedly opens with another epic prog masterpiece not released as MV: 'Side of a bullet' (KZfaq audio link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z7F1hJqrz56vqYU.html ). The rest of the album, though more classic melodic metal/rock structured, is all top level. The ladies just finished another UK/EU tour this month, and they were once again just smashing on stage, as you can see/hear here, playing one of their early 'classic tracks' in Germany: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMB6ptagstXbmJs.html

Just discovered this band as I'm going down the Japanese rock scene "pigeonhole", B-M my first love. LOL Absolutely awesome. Having so much fun discovering all of this awesome music. Can't get enough.

Another great Japanese band. Thanks Ryan.

I believe the band name is pronounced like "bride and dear". I've listened to them before, but this was my first time hearing this particular song. It was outstanding!

Just come back to say - I still love this song!

These girls have been active since 2011 ... in 2019, and on the eve of the covid pandemic they rebuilt themselves, with a new drummer and two new guitarists.😎

They are on my play list... Very solid band .

Light in the dark is one of my favorites from this band!!

Bridear really is a great band. This is an incredibly haunting song. Thanks for doing this one, Ryan.

In my Top Five Bands.

ARIGATO for the nice reaction!! I like this song like the progressive rock. Their first MV is so simple and so powerful. Please watch "LIGHT IN THE DARK"(the first MV). There are many talented musicians in japanese female bands. Please watch SHOW-YA. SHOW-YA is "the GREAT PIONEER" of japanese female bands. SHOW-YA started at 1981.They are all talented musicians. They were influenced by DEEP PURPLE, LED ZEPPELIN and the other hard rock bands. This year is 40th anniversary year. SHOW-YA is still playing now. Please watch the next live performance. "ROLLIN' WORLD"(live in TOKYO 1989) : Amazing live performance!! "GENKAI LOVERS"(00:42~04:47) is very popular and powerful song.

I glad you like this, I have just recently found out about this band. Although they have been on the scene for some time now. Love this composition and the first thing that popped into my head when I heard it. This would make an absolutely superb Bond theme.

Their newer songs are much softer then their earlier songs. This is one of theirs from back in 2002 Thread Of The Light /BRIDEAR

Others will have more to add about music but I wanted to point out I really like that you have a British Racing Green Jaguar XJ220 and E-Type on your shelf. I think I've also spotted a yellow Miura in other videos. Literally amongst the most beautiful cars ever made!

Damn, I haven’t listened to this band in a while. And that might be the best song I’ve heard from them.

Ryan! Greetings! It might prove a long and interesting road! The competition is so big in Japan that we are graced with more and more great groups! Heavy and dark message in this one considering the present world political situation! They have been active since 2011. KIMI (Vocalist) MISAKI (Guitarist) AYUMI (Guitarist) HARU (Bassist) NATSUMI (Drummer) Former members include: Misa - Bassist (2011-2017)>>>another bassist called MISA! Mitsuru (美弦) - Guitarist (2011-2019) KAI - Drummer (2011-2019) Once again a band from Fukuoka in Kyushu Island! Like Asterism! Personally they remind me a lot of German/Northern Europe hard rock/metal bands! I think the Vocalist speaks fluent English. Her accent is very British but I might be mistaken! To follow definitely! Thank you so much for the reaction and discovery! Best regards, Robert-Gilles

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I wasn't a Bridear fan untill that masterpiece was released. Not bad at all but too conventional. This obviously made me change my mind. I hope they will 1/ keep that line-up 2/ keep on creating this kind of music.

For more BRIDEAR id say "Bloody Bride" for something recent, "Light in the Dark" for something oldschool, and "Dream Eater" for something probably only I like because its super catchy. lol

Great reaction and this latest is probably one of their better songs (IMHO). Been following them off and on for a couple of years and they've been through a number of changes. Pretty sure this is the current members, in 2019 most of the original members, except for the sing, left.

HARU !!! HARU !!! HARU !!! 🤘🤘

Was never a fan of this band but this song blows me away..

This is a masterpiece, I hope they stay this prog. Originally that jfemetal blend of thrash and powermetal, they are one of the only bands not from Tokyo (from Fukuoka), so just slightly different influences. Once this lineup solidified, the spent a lil time rocking up covers of pop tunes. My fav from them is their channel’s official live of Scream, from a show when only screen-left guitarist had been replaced. Fun tolook up the lyrics first. They have he balls to write & sing in English, but the accents are muy thicko And I really like this interview, but sorry I can’t translate. It’s Marty Friedman (90s Megadeth, actually official Japanese cultural emissary to the world), and goofball Rolly (and Japanese American host) interviewing the two founding Bridear members. Kimi asks what to do onstage during long guitar solos and Marty feigns being insulted, then reminds her some of the fans are hers alone, so don’t just grab some water, give em what they came for. And half of Haru’s time is spent discussing her tiny self taking over “death voice” (from the first-to-leave-in-2017 guitarist)… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mt5dYNh8prSqeps.html

This may be one of their best songs. Check out 《light in the dark》next please! This is their early song and my favorites one🔥👍

Reminds me alot of the band Trivium! Nice! I've heard of bridear before but not this song. I'll check them out again definitely.

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‘Ignite’ by Bridear is one of the best songs in the entire Japan Rock & Metal Girl Band universe. There’s an MV on KZfaq. Some live versions too but the sound quality isn’t as good as the MV.

unbelievable that comes out of a bunch of girls that are 5 ft tall hahaha they can whip the world

One of the finest Japanese bands ... and I'm not speaking lightly.👍❤

This band, even among the great J-rock scene, remains CRIMINALLY underrated. They are a creative force to be reckoned with, imho.

They've got me with "Ghoul" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9SlpcuduJaUh4k.html and "GAME" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g892jcJ7vLG6p3k.html

I was heading to go to their concert in Stockholm the 28:th this month but the concert was cancelled 'couse Japanese can't come in to Sweden for the moment.. Covid sucks".

Best song they ever put out. Period.

Fantastic band, I was supposed to see them in Stockholm next week, but they cancelled the show :(

OMG I forgot they exist,

Japanese ladies just ROCK period !!!

If you seriously think this is good go back to 2013 - 2018 when they had two amazing guitarists Mitsuru and Misa an incredible band then. Bridear "Thread of the Light" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9SSna6isrW4lWg.html Bridear "Light in the Dark" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i96DpbKipt7Fe6s.html

Best they have done since Baryte, as others have said check out Light in the Dark

Yes.So good.Shift it up a gear Ladies.

I recommend to you Japanese band " ASTERISM - Faced/Burned (Live in Studio) " Please react

Just curious. I often think of Bridear as the Japanese Iron Maiden. do you think this song is meant by them (in title and spirit) to be a salute to Iron Maiden's "Brave New World"?? (both album and song by Iron Maiden in case you are not familiar) I think it's possible but have no idea if they have mentioned that or if anyone else has etc. thoughts? as for next up from Bridear, check out Ignite, Ghoul and Starlight kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grd5d9Smya3DdIU.html (Ignite) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z9SlpcuduJaUh4k.html (ghoul) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/atKhbJN41rjcmXk.html (starlight / studio live)

Scream live is good with Haru growls

Might be just me, but I think vocalist Kimi sounds way better when she sings in Japanese. I haven't listened to their new album yet, but I hope it's not all in English. Just an assumption, but I think it's probably way harder to sing in a language you don't really speak, because you can't concentrate 100% on the singing itself if you always need to think about the words and pronounciation you're not completely familiar with. That being said, I love Bridear, especially the earlier thrashier stuff.

Do you forget about this band???

To bad you didn't go back to the beginning love bridear but early music was more classic rock thread of the light, light in the darkness, ignite, then if you want to go darker try skew lines the newer stuff is good but to get the bridear experience go back to the earlier music I tried but I guess discord has priority

This song is fantastic, but a little overdone. ❤💙❤