Thank you for following LOVEBITES. The pentagram on the Haruna drum is not a Western pentagram. The pentagram is surrounded by a wolf representing the five girls. In Japan, the five elements of yin and yang, which became the basic concept of Yin-Yang Tao, or the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, expressed their conflicting functions, and the pentagram was valued as a talisman to ward off all kinds of evil. Thus, the pentagram represents the protection of these women. From now on, please LOVEBITES.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
That's really cool! Thanks so much for the information! 🤘🐺
@davidtormaschy9988 Жыл бұрын
Awakening/Hammer of Wrath is also a great intro to the encore to this concert.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching my video, and for the suggestion! I'll be sure to get to it soon! 🤘
@1970Phoenix Жыл бұрын
That litle "ding" on the China at 5:42 always makes me smile.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
I just went back and listened to it! That's pretty cool! 🤘
@ericsaari2901 Жыл бұрын
That curtain drop! What a way to open a show! I love this song. Asami's vocals are great. We get a little isolated fill from Haruna, and we don't see many of those in isolation. Miho going all-in on those headbangs during the breakdown. It's a banger. Miho wrote this one, which is why she's up there singing it for all she's worth. Makes me really miss her. I suggest one of the "E" songs next. Edge of the World is amazing, but I'll actually suggest Empty Daydream. It's a favorite, and reacted to maybe a little less commonly. It's a good segue this one to that one too, as you get to hear proper backing vocals in that one, and it's pretty amazing.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Yes, I loved how the show opened! That's awesome that Miho wrote this song! Thanks so much for watching my video, and for the suggestions! 🤘
@diwe9984 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely right, Haruna is awesome!
@Hegasich Жыл бұрын
Asami-san has a powerful voice and stage presence, she demands your full attention🤘 My metal goddess!❤️🔥
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Asami's vocal range is incredible! I love the connection she makes with the audience, and I hope to see Lovebites live one day! 🤘
@JFrancoDrums Жыл бұрын
🤘🐺🤘
@Hegasich Жыл бұрын
@@JFrancoDrums 🤘🐺🤘😃🔥✨
@evilvolts Жыл бұрын
If you want to see the girls double tapping in sync with each other here's an amazing example Signs of Deliverance kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZyficl039jZeIU.html
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the suggestion! 🐺🤘
@JFrancoDrums Жыл бұрын
What a great intro for the show!! 🤘🐺🤘 Haruna is amazing, and she nails these trash drum tracks!!🔥 Glad you are enjoying their sound!! Amazing band!! 🐺
@1970Phoenix Жыл бұрын
Lovebites Thrash as good as any band on earth.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
I agree! Hopefully they will continue to grow in popularity, and get the recognition they deserve on an international level! 🐺🤘
@whirled_peace Жыл бұрын
LOVEBITES - Thunder Vengeance lyrics: Gods of vengeance Standing in the nightmare The peal of thunder broke me and more When losing my eye The days will pass before me A faded memory of what used to be Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Flames of despair burning My blood is boiling inside me Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Inner enraged demon is becoming me Here come days of revenge Until the day the light can reach into my blind eye Lost in the rage These scars are here to tell me that I’m still alive Into the blackness Don’t reveal weakness Hiding my curses, pay off an old grudge Forgotten feelings, other than resentment Don’t even mind giving others pain Damn the redemption (Do it) Drowning confusion (Do it) Doom filled with righteous indignation Where’s my salvation? Damn the redemption (Do it) Drowning confusion (Do it) Does my life have meaning? Am I a speck of dust? I’ve got blood on my hands I want to claw and tear you, rip apart your name Die in the sands Your sins will never be erased or washed away SOLO: midori / haruna Beaten down but the hatred’s growing Rotten pain that is never healing Only I can end my suffering I won’t kneel down because of yesterday Gods of vengeance Standing in the nightmare The peal of thunder broke me and more When losing my eye The days will pass before me A faded memory of what used to be Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Flames of despair burning My blood is boiling inside me Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Inner enraged demon is becoming me Here come days of revenge Until the day the light can reach into my blind eye Lost in the rage These scars are here to tell me that I’m still alive Blood on my hands I want to claw and tear you, rip apart your name Die in the sands Your sins will never be erased or washed away SOLO: miyako ----- lyrics: miho music: miho & Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for posting the lyrics! 🤘
@whirled_peace Жыл бұрын
@@shorecat 🐺
@salsaucedo Жыл бұрын
It's not necessarily theatrical but cinematic the colored symbols of wolves howling at the moon are the lady's favorite colors of each one. This is the opening to the FOAK (Five of a Kind) concert at that time. First track on their Electric Pentagram album.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the information! Now, I'm really curious which color is each band members favorite! 🐺🤘
@pappapata Жыл бұрын
🤘🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺❣
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
🐺🤘
@christiancouvidou4777 Жыл бұрын
🤘🐺♠👸🤘 Blu-ray Discs are Region free 📀Five of a Kind. 2020 (106min -18 songs + Doc. 20min)
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for information on the Blu-Ray! 🐺🤘
@thedocofrock1890 Жыл бұрын
first comes the thunder. then LOVEBITES brings the vengeance. miho does not sing a lot - mostly on the gang vocals like in this song. but one of their best songs -as if there's anything else - is 'empty daydream'. a beautiful live that starts with miyako on the keyboard and miho and miyako doing gorgeous call and response and harmonizing backup vocals by miyako. this is a song that is a must : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/or6Ykth-sp-Ymok.html
@user-ei4ou1sl7c Жыл бұрын
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@evilvolts Жыл бұрын
I would love to get one of those Jackets they were wearing ]:) they took them off after this song because on the 2nd song Holy War they just had the dresses on no jackets I bet they got too hot.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Yes, those jackets look quite majestic! I'd definitely imagine it'd be way too hot to wear them performing for an entire show! 🤘
@fab1901 Жыл бұрын
In Japan, when there are five members, the color scheme used for Wolf is the most common. It is publicized by writers and labels to fans to identify the members of sentai action dramas, magical girl anime, idol groups, and so on. In the case of idol groups, use hachimaki(ハチマキ) or uchiwa fans(団扇) at live shows to show that you are especially supportive of the idol group by using colors that represent the Ichi-oshi(=favorite) members. In the case of idol groups, to avoid overlap with other members, each member will choose from the colors shown, unless they have a particular preference. However, LOVEBITES has not announced which colors are which member colors. I am curious as to which color refers to whom? From now on, please LOVEBITES.
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the information! Yes, I was wondering myself which color is associated with each member. I'm wondering if we will find out over time, or if it is something that will remain private. Thanks so much for the support! 🐺🤘
@hiawatha.g Жыл бұрын
You mentioned that you are going to get to some of the other bands we've mentioned. Ok, then you are ready for The List (this is part I, there will be a second comment with Part II): Japan has had an active all-girl metal scene since at least 1981. This is a starter list of all-female (or in eight cases, mixed gender) metal, punk, hard-rock and post-rock bands, with founding dates where I know them. It's alphabetical, except for the first three, which are at the top of the list for historical reasons. They set the table for the explosion of Japanese female hard-rock, punk and metal bands. Note: I have tried to pick clips that are high quality and are representative of the band's style. If you put the question out there, you are likely to get suggestions mainly for Band-Maid, Babymetal, Lovebites, Nemophila, Unlucky Morpheus and Wagakki Band. You can’t go wrong with any of those, but find time to check out more of the bands on this list. They are all worth the time and deserve the love, and many will really surprise you. My personal favorites include Asterism, Bridear, Doll$Boxx, existTtrace, Hagane, Hanabie, Mary’s Blood, Sokoninaru and Tricot. Ok, the list: Show-Ya (1981 The original female J-metal band, founded before Metallica-this is from their 24th (!) anniversary concert-and they are still touring) They have a strong Deep Purple vibe, and in my view they belong in any rock or music hall of fame: “I am the Storm” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbCPaKqnmNyqmoU.html Shonen Knife (1981 The world’s first bubblegum punk band. They have done several world tours, and opened for Nirvana, who were big fans. They also perform as a Ramones tribute band called Osaka Ramones): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZ98iM-K37XNh6c.html Destrose (2005; This band was never stable, but has become almost mythic in metal history, because so many great bands spun out of Destrose, including Lovebites--you will recognize the drummer and bassist): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZeGqqh4rbatmKc.html Aldious (2008 Glamorous and kick-ass rockers-one of the first generation all-girl metal bands, along with Destrose) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcybfbdh19jFXWw.html Asterism (2013 Not all female, but will melt your face off- the guitarist Haruka Noma is off the charts talented and still a teen-ager) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8yogMxhp96YqGQ.html Babymetal (2010 The flagship “Kawaii metal” band and the most well-known Japanese metal act outside of Japan. Combining “Kawaii” (cute) Japanese pop tropes over thunderous heavy metal backing) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbFjgbCLpruvd6s.html Band-Maid (2013 OK, there are 150+ great songs by them. Easily the best known band on this list other than Babymetal, they are more hard rock and prog than metal. Just did a 14 city US tour in 2022 that sold out 48 hours after being listed.) Here is a live clip: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fK6gqKiisqfHdJs.html Bridear (2011 Heavy, technical-and their tiny bassist also growls): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grd5d9Smya3DdIU.html Cyntia (2011 Second wave, hard, heavy, but with prog and symphonic touches) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNSYgsWZms_DY4k.html D-Drive (2009 Instrumental progressive metal and fusion; Mixed gender. Extraordinary, technical dual lead guitars featuring Yuki and Seiji) Here is a lockdown version of their 2009 hit “Cassis Orange”: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g89grM6D28CVfHU.html Disqualia (2015 Destrose spin-out, featuring Narumi, one of the best guitarists of this generation, and Hazuki, then an up-and-coming talent who is now a member of Nemophila) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7NlraV817qugps.html Doll$Boxx (2012 Wild mix of metal, electropop, and god-knows what else; a collaboration between Fuki and Gacharic Spin) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9tirZeGy5-4l5c.html existTtrace (2003: Visual Kei, progressive, technical, some death-metal and goth touches) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/heBhf9lpva2mdmQ.html Fate Gear (2015 Super-group, one of the Destrose spinouts-continually changing lineup built around Mina (g) and (until very recently) Erica (b); I consider this video one of the best on this list): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrKBldagsLeyXWQ.html Gacharic Spin (2009 Founded by two high school classmates, Hana (Dr, Vo, multiple instruments) and Koga (B) who had already been in other bands (and was previously a lingerie model). Everything from punk-pop to heavy metal and progressive; highly technical) Here is their first video, with original singer Armmy (d. 2015): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rMyqfNdjlcXciJs.html Gallhammer (2003 Black/Death/Doom/Punk; this is from their 2007 UK/Europe tour; co-founder Vivien Slaughter is now making electronic ambient music!): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMyEnNyAtJfSink.html Galmet (2006 Straight-up death metal, but in prom dresses) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htSmpbJ9yrjYXX0.html Ganglion (2010 Metal with a hint of electronica): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p5-aZ9dkstmRg5s.html Hagane (2018 Started with Sakura posting blistering metal guitar covers on youtube while in high-school, and the rest of the girls finding her; full lineup came together in 2019) The lead guitarist does a magical solo using a Phrygian scale at warp speed: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oZ5-h7V7xN-4qI0.html Hanabie (2019 Kawaii death metal, deathcore, thrash. Technical. Most frequent comment is “That’s nuts.” One of the bands to watch over the next few years.) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZdorNyntanNhIE.html Kakumei (2013--see Trident, below) Lisa-X Band (Prodigy 16-year-old guitarist Lisa-X and a rotating cast of fellow bandmembers, often including Hazuki (of Disqualia and Nemophila). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o7SPoq-iudHFZoE.html Lonesome Blue (2021 Progressive rock, pop-metal fusion. This is Narumi’s (see below) long-awaited new band.) This song is a wild fusion of classic Disco with Metal: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6uUrKh207O4qWw.html Lovebites (2016 Modern Power, Speed, Thrash and Heavy Metal. Already making a global splash, melodic but face-meltingly technical. Here is their most famous official MV-it’s even better than Shadowmaker IMO) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrJ2mM96npm6m4E.html Mardelas (2014 Another spin-off from Destrose; mixed male/female; leader Marina Hebiishi has one of the best voices in the biz) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jcpog5qoudS7eqc.html Mary's Blood (2008 The first major Destrose spin-out; Jedi-level lineup.) Here, Saki murders her guitar without breaking any nails: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/g7J9Zdifu5bPp4k.html Maximum the Hormone (1998 Crazy, chaotic mashups of deathcore, nu-metal, pop and high-speed rapping. Co-founder Nao (drums) is the female member of the band. She has been a major influence on female drummers throughout Japan.) This clip captures just a bit of the madness: 予襲復讐 (Yoshu Fukushu) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMt-aMihmrPWlI0.html MergingMoon (2010 Mix of prog and melodic death metal. Vocalist U is Japan’s terrifying answer to Tatiana of Jinjer) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qa98YNmYrbSzpWQ.html Mutant Monster (2008 Punk-pop, really good at it) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMpmrNB-t5qUfok.html Narumi (solo prog-rock and fusion compositions-a change of pace from a master guitarist who was once the star lead for Destrose. She now has her own band, Lonesome Blue.) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbipdsR5z92tl58.html Nemophila: (2019 Supergroup of ex-Mary's Blood guitarist Saki, ex-Lipstick vocalist Mayu, ex-Disqualia guitarist Hazuki, ex-Hölderlins bassist Haraguchi-san, and ex-Soramimi drummer Muratatam.) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/os5dl7l9sLaXYWg.html
@1970Phoenix Жыл бұрын
FYI - The Destrose video has been taken down due to copyright.
@christiancouvidou4777 Жыл бұрын
Destrose "Maze" Live - 2013 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/epyZqddmqKmsf3k.html
@ulfheroldjensen Жыл бұрын
Great list, HG. I can't wait for the second part...
@shorecat Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all of the suggestions, and for the overview of each band! I made sure to save this as a word document on my desktop, so I can access all of the links you were kind enough to provide. Thanks! 🤘
@hiawatha.g Жыл бұрын
@@shorecat You are most welcome. Obviously it's a lot and I'm not trying to take over your suggestion list, but it's a good crib sheet. Have fun!