This was the song that got me hooked back in 2017....Amazing band!

Miyako is a master of heavy metal compositional design. She varies the structures of her songs so they never seem formulaic. It may appear that the song follow the same model of introductory riff, verse, chorus verse , chorus, solo, bridge, conclusion. Nothing could be further from the truth. Miyako uses a number of strategies to create a multi-colored palette. Rising, Shadowmaker and others begin with a duo guitar intro. These martial openings function as a military call to arms before the song s explode into the main theme. Then there are songs like "Mastermind 01", wich jumps right into a crunchy guitar riff. But the riff changes shape, increasing in complexity before Asami begins to sing. Even a simple opening guitar part such as Empty Daydream adds a descending quad prior to resolution. These things add complexity to the playing but, more importantly, they make the riffs, and the songs more interesting. Miyako's compositions are above all, true songs, with a foudation of melody. Miyako writes crunchy riffs that are clearly rooted in the rhythmic world of heavy metal. But she also has a deep romantic side. Her beautifull solo in "Break the Wall" could be put in a time machine, then set back to Tchaikovski to be incorporated ito his "Nocturne in D Minor" without changing a note! Miyako's inclination to lush romanticism goes beyond LOVEBITES ballads or slow sections. It can be found in hard-charging songs such as "Rising" Miyako and Midori conclude their guitar battle with a dual guitar section that is so passionate that it is reminisent of the piano sonatas of Alexander Glazunov, wich are the apotheosis of Russian Romanticism. As a guitarist, Miyako can be distinguished from Midori by certain elements of her playing. These include pinch harmonics and staccato scale runs. When a song calls for a wah pedal to be used it is almost always Miyako who is playing that part. More importantly. Miyako's solos tend to be more structured - theme, development, resolution - than those of Midori, who is almost always wild and unpredictable. Farewell Miho! And yes, LOVEBITES is ON Hiatus!

This is one of the iconic songs by Lovebites. Some people say that they are redefining metal or that they are the full package.

Miho their bassist left the band on August 17th. Asami and Miyako recently married and Miyako gave birth to a child. She was around 3 or 4 months pregnant during this video. So yes they are on hiatus, but the remaining four band members stated several times that they would be back. They needed time to recover from the loss and to hire a new bassist and settle their personal lives. I am hoping for a Spring return. The four have been posting photos of them together on Instagram so I believe they are staying together.

Miho the bassist founded the band with Haruna (the drummer), the bassist left the band last summer after they did this exact live performance concert you just watched, the band then took hiatus until they find a new bassist. In the meantime Asami (singer) got married and Miyako (guitarist/piano) was pregnant and also got married, so the band is on hiatus now. Good news is that all the members posted photos with them practicing so that means they are back together and maybe preparing something so the hiatus doesn't look like it's gonna last a long time

Little note: Miyako was pregnant (4 months) during this performance!

You need to watch the song We the United where they give a masterclass in dual harmonies that includes sweeping, tapping and everything you can ask for. And they do it in perfect unison for about 2 minutes. I think Miyako's stoic countenance might be partly due to her classical training and partly because her emotions come out in her playing...her fingers give more emotions than most actors 😀

It's dope seeing you get inspired by them, to be honest they are the reason I picked my guitar back up after it being shelved for like 3 years

Lovebites has been on hiatus since August, when the bassist Miho left the band. Since then Asami got married and Miyako also got married and had a baby. (she was 4 months pregnant in this video) They have become more and more active on social medias lately and Miyako even said yesterday on Twitter "We are already doing various things at home". I agree, in the Scream for Me show which is from 2019 they do some mistakes here and there for sure. But they have improved quite a lot since then!! 🤘🙂🎸

Remaining members very active on Twitter with pictures together and updates reaffirming future plans. MIYAKO yesterday: "We are already doing various things at home" 🤘🐺🤘

Have you thought of showing him how good they are together and how great a harmonizing guitar section adds to the song?

LOVEBITES - Shadowmaker lyrics: Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe But still I go on, my hunger is strong Hoping that someone will grab my hand Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world Maybe it's too late？ No one can save me From all of the darkness and solitude Cry, like shadows of the night I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive Despite going through this hell Cause still my heart has hope No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart Reckless and fast, how long will I last？ Dancing like puppets, I'm empty inside Fighting the fear, and grieving the dear Hoping that someday I'll be repaid Only my echoing heartbeats can prove that I'm here Am I all alone？ Even a faint light is too bright for me, I can't see a thing Hide, in shadows I reside I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go In desolated land knowing no escape But still I wish to live Just waiting for a somebody to notice me Before I fall down to depths of the abyss Caught in the noise, my thoughts are destroyed Trapped in the silence, it's so hard to breathe But still I go on, my hunger is strong Hoping that someone will grab my hand Stranded by moonlight I realize the cold of this world Maybe it's too late？ No one can save me from solitude Cry, like shadows of the night I tremble like a heartless soul, no place to go In desolated land knowing no escape But still I wish to live Just waiting for a somebody to notice me Before I fall down to depths of the abyss Like shadows of the night I carry all the pain inside to justify why I'm alive Despite going through this hell Cause still my heart has hope No matter if I'm torn apart, I'll play my part Before I drown with secret thoughts of my heart ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami)

My very first song from Lovebites back in 2017, and one of my favorite. And yes they are but they will be back stronger with a new bassist.

Since you love playing guitar you should buy Lovebites music score book they just released. It has the music for 8 of their songs.

Yes Miho has left the band she was one of the original founders with Haruna the drummer for the band LOVEBITES - This was her final words, Thank You Miho kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9ihq6x7sM_deqc.html also i have read that Miyako is to or has just given birth this from her blog Double Good news for Miyako ! Her blog has been updated. According to the translations of the Twitter comments, it seems she got married and had a child (or still pregnant, unclear) !

Yeah, they're currently on hiatus, but they have assured us they will be back ! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!! HARUNA !!!🤘🐺🤘

I have yet to hear a song by Lovebites where there isn't a wow factor. They are, in my opinion, flawless. Master musicians/vocals, songwriters, and lyricists. I have been listening to them for about 2 years now and I cannot get enough of them.

Miyako (black hair/guitar/Dean) was 4/5 months pregnant when this conceet was recorded. She gave birth and gor married in August 2021. The band has been on hiatus since August due to Miyako giving birth and Miho the bassist leaving the band.

This is iconic piece for Wolfpack. Five years ago we were listening to it every day with Crusade, Don't Bite the Dust etc. Stay safe. Stay Lovebites.

🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🎸🎸🎸🐺🐺🐺Miyako the guitarist with black hair in this concert was 4 months pregnant💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

The original MV of this song was the second they posted and was the one that broke through for them, making jaws drop all over the world. They have continued to tweak it, as they always do. For me it brings back memories of first discovering them and having to reboot my brain.

This song is so solid, one of my favourites and the guitarwork in here is just so ridicolously good that it tickles.. Next some duo guitarwork, quite similar to this is Sign of Deliverance live 2020 in Zepp Diver City Tokyo, won't regret it 🤟🐺

Miho Miho Miho!

For me the Shadowmaker solo(s) is/are their best constructed solo in all their works. It just is so melodic and flows so effortlessly from start to finish with not a single note out of place even at speed. Midori’s lead in is as good as it gets and in the music video, which was my first LB exposure a couple of years ago, when she smiles with pleasure while playing it.. i was like “wtf is this…metal solos and smiles”. The funny thing is for all the accolades this band has a unique gift seen over and over. Their version of metal makes people smile while watching them perform. I cant remember smiling while watching a band as much as with them and i dont even understand the phenomenon..

Aaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr hell yeah boiiiiyaaaa 😍😝

In my opinion, this is the best version of the song ever recorded. It’s flawless to an impossible degree.

Another “MASTERPIECE “ from these goddesses, 2017 the song was released, MIDORI ( blonde ponytail), and MIYAKO ( dark hair), are the best female guitar duo now, IMO!! The story and journey continues! There are a lot more songs you need to see live and experience , to see why the “Wolfpack “ are in love and protective of this band !!!!❤️🐺🔥

Miyako LOVEBITES Classic Guitar Solo (Miyako Part) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htWZZsZmrpu1hok.html ALSO Showing off MIYAKO Dean signature guitar in English! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z56Al7GB3N-nmYU.html

They are the two Godesses of metal. Their visage on stage... Midori- The Goddess of Mercy. Miyako- The Goddess of Justice.

Cool that you're looking for bands to get you more inspired and work harder to be a better player. I was originally inspired by the classic thrash bands (Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer) then got heavy into Tool and tried to write my music like that, but it doesn't come out in that style anyway (I've got a classical music background). Basically I was stagnant for about 10 years until I found Japanese Neo-classical metal band Versailles, and they got me to really polish my chops, study more theory and learn composition (well, I ended up studying orchestral composition, buy it applies the same). I finally found a band that was closest to what I was trying to do. Symphony X is close, but a bit more prog, Versailles is like a vampire Bach rises from the grave and plays metal 🤘 Keep being inspired and work hard!

LOVEBITES have announced a hiatus because: - Miho ( bass, backing vocals) in August 2021 she left the group . - Miyako (guitars, piano, keyboards, backing vocals) gave birth to a baby in August 2021. The "Shadowmaker" video you reacted to is a concert recorded on March 26, 2021 (BLU-RAY / DVD "HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES - LIVE IN TOKYO 2021"). I watched "HEAVY METAL NEVER DIES - LIVE IN TOKYO 2021" completely several times and it is noticeable that Miyako is pregnant. This is especially noticeable when, after the concert, the girls thank their team of assistants (sound, light, stage, etc.) and share their impressions with them. Miyako was 4 or 5 months pregnant. And she played very well the concert, which lasted 2 hours ! 🤘🐺

LOVEBITES is also my favorite metal band to watch live. I have watched Daughters of the Dawn and Five of a Kind concerts back to back. Still waiting for my Heavy Metal Never Dies copy to arrive because their material is not available in the United States. That sucks!!! I just listened to the Painkiller cover and I was blown away by these five maidens of metal. LOVEBITES kicks ass!!!

they did a studio live of 'scream for me' along with a few other songs last year. it seems to have been taken down since but there is still a reaction or two you could watch. they just nail it. and if you like the side by side guitar solos 'signs of deliverance is one you'll want to see : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZyficl039jZeIU.html

Ahahahaha!!︎ I was satisfied when I saw daRiff's face!! Thank you for the best reaction!!The development of high-speed songs is amazing! The sound of double kicks and snare pierces my chest! The guitar solo is also cool‼︎

It would be just too difficult for me to have a top 5 Lovebites tracks. Top 25 maybe.

If Bruce Dickenson and Mariah Carey had a child , that would be Asami ! Yes they are on hiatus as bassist left and Miyako just had a baby.

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One of the greatest rock bassists of all time was John Entwistle. John stood still without bouncing around on the stage and let his fingers do the work. He wasn’t called Thunderfingers for nothing.

I predict that Miho will get together with 1 or more members of Mary's Blood to form a new metal band. especially seeing how successful she was by forming Lovebites. It would not surprise me if either Haruna or Midori were to jump ship and join Miho if she was to form a new band.

As other people have commented, Lovebites are resting and deciding their future. Thanks for your various reactions to Lovebites. The word for you and your fellow guitarist is practice. I know it is boring and the temptations of the for want of a phrase 'rock & roll' lifestyle gives instant gratification, but why so many Japanese bands are so good, is the hours of practice and going over and over the same solos, duets until it becomes a muscle memory. I have read that Midori and Miyako, take this a stage further, when they are competent enough to play perfectly, they look to make the solos/duets more complex.

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Wolfpack is here for LOVEBITES! Amazing concert from start to finish!

Lots of people tune their sports cars, Miyako tunes their guitars. Miyako's DEAN Icon USA Faded denim has 150 HP more than the standard commercial version. Miyako has the best sounding DEAN guitars in the world right now ... Icon USA Faded denim CUSTOM RUN #8 ML SWITCHBLADE Original model V USA

Why do you keep the cursor on the play/pause? Just be ready with the spacebar if you want to be able to quickly pause... just a suggestion

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Break the wall is Thrash metal,i find shadowmaker more heavy metal imo.

You paused at the start of a guitar solo. "Do not recommend channel"