Welcome aboard, Detrucci. 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. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punky-Funk-Metal-Pop, with a nice touch of Grunge, sometimes all within the same song! Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (over 90 songs with a new album, “Conqueror”, dropping Dec ‘19.), 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 and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound and stage appearance 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 50 favorites! "Thrill" is a great place to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8qjaspkspOYnIU.html Their newer songs drive even more - Rin’ne, 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, Endless Story and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy rock like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 20 well produced music videos. kzfaq.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcVhp8toyNrLfaM.html and the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/att5jKWcpt_Gc30.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BR & 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, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days, Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 25 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 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. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 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 "Gorilla" - Drums, 28 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One 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!

The best rock band out there. This was their first video and their style has evolved a bit from this. They just dropped a new video (Blooming) from their recently released album. Prepare to be mind blown with every damn song. They seem to be unable to make a bad song. Also believe it or not they are at least as good if not better live.

This band just oozes Talent and Charisma! They have a huge catalog of top notch work. They are one of the hardest working bands around. Over the years they have just gotten better and better, even better still on their just released album. They do just about every genre from skillful pop to extraordinary near metal, but mostly they just ROCK! They are crazy good performers live as well. Really, they are the best rock band in the world right now.

Instant stank face! Less than 10 seconds into the video you realized that something otherworldly was about to invade your senses. I only discovered Band-Maid a couple of weeks ago, but it seems that the number of Band-Maid virgins is shrinking exponentially because you can't keep that kind of talent hidden forever. And with their newest album release, Conqueror, more of the masses will be exposed to their greatness.

This is their first Music Video. They only get better and better. You need to see the newer stuff, especially from their Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert. These are the sort of BAND-MAID reactions that make a fans day because we get to relive our first reaction. Please do more ASAP. There really are no bad songs. Some don't care for the slow acoustic stuff and the ballads, but they have such range their catalog is deep. Also check out their April Fools persona BAND-MAIKO.

They are: Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - band founder, main lyricist, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals and spokespigeon. Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar, backing vocals, main music composer. Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, backing vocals, sequencing. Half human and half gorilla. Misa (ミサ, stylized as MISA) - bass, occasional assassinations. Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - main lead and occasional backing vocals. There are many ways you can tell this is very early. MISA is wearing shoes, Saiki had not yet taken a pair of scissors to the apron on her costume, and Miku is holding a Rickenbacker instead of playing one of her Zemaitis guitars. Akane still has her little hat. It's before MISA got her custom Black Cloud bass. Kanami has been a PRS girl for a while, but is playing an Addictone in this. At the Los Angeles show last year, we were already losing our minds when Miku stepped up to the microphone and said "Breaking new gate." 'Thrill' had not been performed live for a year and a half at that point. I read an interview with the band where they talked about this show. They were surprised at the crowd response. Even with their ear monitors in, they could hear the loud "Hey!" chants during this song.

Band-Maid is dope, and the support from their audience is crazy; so I'll let my fellow Band-Maid fans handle the song recommendations.

Band-Mais is in my Spotify, they always give me a huge smile in my face. This is the first song of Band-Maid. Band-Maid is so much better live.. next time. Play (live)

Thanks Detrucci! welcome to the Band-Maid family!

MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in solid guitar rock, Band Maid has taken up the mantel of Rock'n'Roll where it has been mostly abandoned by the Western music culture. More Band Maid Please! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

Welcome to one of the most talented bands out there. And they are amazing live. Their 2 newest tracks are rinne, and blooming. With that said you can't go wrong with them really especially live.

I love watching somebody react a BAND-MAID for the 1st time ! Welcome... Now time to see how far the rabbit hole goes...

This could probably be called their breakout video in 2014 that established their sound and they've only gotten better since then. The song "Thrill" was written for them, but they proved to their management in time that they could write their own songs. So their first song that is completely their own work is a good place to start: The song is "Alone" and it sounds just as good live as the studio version: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/maylns9_pq-vcmw.html

They are the most incredible band on the planet!!!!! You definitely need to check out their live stuff! Secret My Lips is great, Moratorium, Play, Awkward,. Three latest videos are Bloom ing, Rinne and Endless Story. There are a lot of Band Maid videos out there and all are amazing.

Please do more Band-Maid songs! This is their first-ever MV! It only gets better from here on out! You will never find a bad Band-Maid song! I can guarantee!

One of the best bands out there, and they're even better live ;)

You are about to enter a deep rabbit hole! BAND-MAID have dozens of great songs and there are rips from their live DVDs on YT, which are in most cases better than the studio versions. Live versions of Take me Higher and Puzzle are phenomenal. They jut dropped a new album today, and the MVs for Rinne and Blooming will give you a taste of how they sound now. They do say “Thrill” in the lyrics, BTW, but with a Japanese accent it comes out as “Suriru”.

No one held a Rickenbacker like The Pigeon.

Exactly the reason I keep watching reaction videos even though I've seen most of the videos many many times. It's just so much fun to watch someone new discover them! That moment of totally astonished unbridled glee is priceless every time.

Discovered them a little over 2 years ago. Absolutely gobsmacked. Check out Dice (music video), Domination (music video), Puzzle (live), and Don’t You Tell Me (live)

And this is how 5 Japanese women dressed as maids saved Rock-n-Roll.

Great reaction to a great band. Believe it or not they are even better live !!!

I wasnt ready for This Noone ever is. I was just as blown away especially with the Bass and guitar Solo.

next livel --> BAND-MAID - PLAY Live They give a kick to many modern "classic" rock bands. ;)

"Thrill" is said in the lyrics, although it's hard to tell. The word is taken as a transliteration into their language, which doesn't always work out too well. In this case it comes out as "su-ri-ru", which is the Katakana in your title "スリル". You can just hear an example of it in the penultimate line of the song "suriru to tomoni" - although, to be honest, I'd never listened for it before. They have an extensive catalogue of songs to choose from. They usually do a two-hour long set, and it's still nowhere near enough to get peoples' favourites in. I'll offer up this as a suggestion, as it's one they often open their shows with, "Real Existence" kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9eBoa56sbiZpWQ.html

You are in for a joyous journey with these ladies. I look forward to watching your reactions to them.

Fun fact: in this video (2014), Miku (rhythm, with flower on her head) still can't playing guitar properly. Then Akane (drum) forced her to practice her guitar skill under Kanami's (lead guitar) coaching. Now she's a full fledged rhythm guitarist.

"HEY!!"

Great reaction and after 10 seconds in a new sub. I've been waiting for 30+ years for a band this talented. US music (with a few exceptions) has been on a downward spiral for a long time. Who knew that 5 extremely talented, tiny Japanese ladies could produce the best hard rock in decades? Only the pigeon god knows.

After I heard "Dice" I was hooked. My first taste of Band Maid, and it will always be special. Awesome group of performers.

Hi from the UK. Welcome to the world of Band Maid. Saw them live in London last year and they totally blew me away. Since then I've listened to them so much Spotify must think I've turned Japanese. You have to watch them live!!!!! Check out Moratorium or Real Existence for an idea of their chemistry on stage. Actually chemistry isn't the word... It's pure Alchemy!!!!😁

This was the first video l ever saw of this band. But it was their next one Alone, which was the first original song from the band, that made me a committed fan. It took Band-Maid three years to get their record company to ok them doing their own material. They have not looked back since. And they are one of the very best live acts l have ever witnessed.

Alone was their first original composition written and arranged by Band-Maid. It took three years of Miku begging her former label to allow her to do so. She's told the story many times. "I would go in and say please may we record this. The man would say, no! no! no! (And Miku wags her finger back and forth to emphasize it.) She continued and l would say thank you." Alone was the watershed moment were they went from recording what they were told to record to recording mostly their own original music.

I am going to give you a list, go from there. "Blooming" MV "Rinne" (Reincarnation) "Dice" "Play" live "ONSET" live

Down the rabbit hole you go :)

I hope it was my Band Maid request on your Jinjer-Picses reaction that introduced you to Band Maid although I requested other songs for you to check out. They are all great songs and I hope you will do more from them. BTW. Love the smile on your face listening for first time. The engineering on this track is spot on being both powerful and well balanced. A great first MV for the girls.

Japan is now rock promise land. Check out band Lovebites and they new song When Destenies align

Thank you great reaction. More Band maid please.

I've seen these girls live ... they're the real deal.

You just got a new sub 👍 Band maid is one of those band that didn't have a bad song, even "start over", the last loved from their recent song is still better than most of the song out there (not disrespectful to other artists, but it's the truth. At least in my opinion).

When I first heard Babymetal and then BAND-MAID, I was totally blown away. It just seems like it would not be good, but it is amazing stuff!

These girls kick ass. You should check out their live performances, and start with "Play" 🤘

Welcome to our particular infection. You have to know the only cure is more Band Maid. Select the live track you want and prepare to be amazed....

Another one trapped in the blackhole, there's no turning back. Welcome to JRock universe kuruppo! /,,/

Congratulations you just found real Rock and Roll courtesy of 5 beautiful and unbelievably talented Japanese ladies. They are a big hit, they just finished up a world tour including 2 sold out concerts in LA. Live performance are their strength. My favorite is "Puzzle" live and another is "Play" live. Also there is acoustic version of "Puzzle" with Kanami and Saiki that is awesome. Have you heard of Babymetal?

Welcome to the best band in the world! Dude, you’re in for the ride of your life!!

Now, on to the live of "Play" and beyond...to World Domination.

Great reaction man, if you thought that was good you should here them live, check out "Take me higher" or "Play" 🤘🤘

more more Band-Maid

again, nice reaction sir, they e better live, try to check out their song "Play" live version

You really should watch some of their live performances, rather than this music video. It is so much more impressive!

I know that look on your face. It’s called love Debo.😀 don’t worry though it happens to all of us

バンドメイド超最高!!!!!! from japan.

MISA MISA MISA! Nostalgia Nostalgia Nostalgia! 2014 Saiki still hasn't learned how to use her hands and wearing an apron MISA wearing shoes and using a 4 string Miku holding the Guitar like its a weapon (or neck ornament) not an instrument Kanami with Kawaii headgear and of course Akane still with the little hat

buckle up for a bumpy ride-do 'dice'next-definitely kick ass

You got a sub from me. It's gonna be interesting to follow you through the Band-Maid rabbit hole. You gonna meet me at the bottom of it where I live nowadays.

I need food. I need sleep. I need BAND-MAID.

Band- Maid👐 Do their live stuff! Pick any song...

This is their oldest & lesser tracks. Yes this is a lesser track for this band. Let that sink in, check out Some live stuff & anticipate the announcement of their next live show near you next year on Facebook ;)

You've got a new sub. Excellent reaction! These chicks are bad ass! As been said, this was their debut music video. They've improved over the years. And as good as their music videos are, they actually sound better live. I would recommend a live clip next. You're going to get a lot of suggestions in the comments, and you can't go wrong. These ladies don't have a weak song. But I'll throw links below to a couple of my personal favorites. Welcome to the Band Maid fan base! "Puzzle": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abWlgpOhzKmmhaM.html "Freedom": kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fL93lrJznbnDcYE.html

❤Miku❤❤Kanami❤❤Misa❤❤Akane❤❤Saiki❤ BAND-MAID They will break your heart and your ear drums. Then clean house!

They sang the word Thrill here 2:39, 3:39 and 4:59 Kanami's best solo IMO is in their MV Alone

Welcome aboard, take a seat, drink something and enjoy it, you have three full LPs left, to catch up, from "Thrill", until today, you have a lot to see and enjoy. Po!

Please react to one from here, Domination, Play or Monotorium.

Try "Ningen Isu - Heartless Scat" (8:28) if you want to try another Japanese band, they're just breaking through in the west and playing a few dates in Germany and London early next year.. first time touring overseas after 30 years! (band name is pronounced like nin gen (hard G like "get") issu)

This is one of the very few videos where MISA is wearing her shoes.

great review dude, yes welcome to the club , will add a song for you on Reincarnation review. they are better live than their records nearly all the time. live they crush it !

BAND MAID - ONSET LIVE kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8pgo9t6rpm9p4E.html BAND-MAID - Puzzle Live kzfaq.info/get/bejne/abWlgpOhzKmmhaM.html BAND-MAID - Moratorium Live kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJ1yhKacusiYg30.html

She did sing the word "thrill" only in Japanese.

You should also check it out Ningen Isu => Heartless Scat. You will love it.

BAND-MAID don't have a bad song. They're all killer, no filler. For a live track, try Take Me Higher - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKypjMyBqcDelKs.html

昨日ニューソングが公開されてますよ。こっちも是非トライして！ A new song was released yesterday. Please try this too! ★BAND-MAID / Blooming★ 　kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7ukkq1zstXHe4E.html

Pleas reaction to group band japan LOVEBITES this is a Rival BAND MAID . TQ

NICE VIDEO !!!!!! Thaks!! Detrucci. リッケンバッカーのギターが不思議にとてもカッコいいなあ、、、　 　　( 昔、バッカーのベースは超カッコいいけど、ギターはダサいって思ってた、、、、すみません、)

Thrill sounds like 'sureeru' to the untrained ear.

Thank you for nice reaction. I recommend Live "Turn Me On" (Zepp Tokyo) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gbWke6-bu5vHfqM.html "DICE" (MV) & "YOLO" (MV) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kNZxjNGHr76dc40.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rbGKld2Uusq9YZs.html "On set" (Live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8pgo9t6rpm9p4E.html "Don't you tell ME" (Live) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNWheNWTqt2UZaM.html

Oh, getting in to Japanese rock and metal scene I see. Maybe time to bring up Versailles - Faith and decision ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d8qYmahnrrrKn4U.html ).