I believe Tamu from Nemophila also.

Nao is the OG (Original Gorilla!)

Akane has said many times that the reason she dropped trumpet and took up drums was because of MTH and specifically Nao.

I find a reference to Hiroshima to be pretty unlikely, but you never know. As you know, if your persona is authentic, Japanese are not too keen on talking about the events of the Pacific War. Especially in the context of how the common stance among Japanese influencers and politicians is that Koreans and Chinese are being absurd for refusing to let the past go. So, we will wait for the lyrics.

@@ProCoRat Yeah, you're right about the common stance of ordinary Japanese people towards politics, but it's Maximum the Ryokun we're talking about. Like you said, you never know. I assume he wouldn't blindly glorify American culture when he sings his love towards the US, and I won't be surprised if he mentions Hiroshima and Nagasaki in his song. Do you think it's just coincidence that this video was posted on Aug 6th? Let's just wait and see.

I am Japanese, but I also hear me saying, "Don't drop me again. It hurts everyone. As you predicted, I think it is referring to the atomic bomb, but I don't feel that the whole song was written with the intention of criticizing the use of nuclear weapons by the United States. However, it is certainly an unavoidable element in expressing my love for the United States. It is difficult for people from other countries to understand this, but we (or at least I) have strangely never had any hatred for the United States, including the circumstances that led to the atomic bombings. At the time, both sides were fighting each other to exterminate the enemy. However, the United States itself, which used the atomic bomb, must have felt with shock that it was not a weapon that should be used. Incidentally, Japan and the U.S., which once risked their lives to kill each other, are now the closest nations in the world. Without a doubt, we love each other's culture, and the existence of the band Maximum the Hormone was born from the intermingling of these cultures. Japan will probably continue to love the U.S. and will not give up its love for the U.S. just because it has suffered a little domestic violence. Just don't drop me again, okay?" I guess that's it.

​@@ProCoRatNAO「Hey, don't take it away, I don't have that much. Don't drop it again, it hurts everyone.」→atomic bomb→This MV released August,6

Don't forget Sae, Hanabie's previous drummer, and Chika, their new one. Incredible drummers

@@Kn0cksy Like I said, MANY! :) Hana (Gacharic Spin), Nagisa (Trident), Haruna (Lovebites)... the list would get damn long if we listed them all. And neither Sae, nor Chika are missing from this list. In fact, I'm really starting to like Chika as a drummer. I don't think many people have her on their radar yet, but I'm sure they will. ✌🏻

MURATA TAMU from NEMOPHILA as well. Thank you NAO. NAO is also a big fan of TAMU which shocked her when they first met.

@@yakidin63 That is true. And while l am a big fan of many bands from Japan my very favorites are Band-Maid, Lovebites and Nemophila.

ryo doing the dimebag stance had me in stitches.

Yeah that has finished off a few great careers. My favorite screamo singer MAIKO from DAZZLE VISION being one after getting married.

Not really. Even before Nao, there were musicians who continued to perform, not only in the traditional folk and classical fields, such as Carmen Maki, whom SHOW-YA's Terada admires, although she took a break. Maki, born in 1951, made her debut in 1969 and is a presence that cannot be ignored when discussing Japanese rock in the 1970s, especially known for Carmen Maki & Blues Creation and Carmen Maki & OZ. Carmen Maki & OZ / "Watashi wa Kaze" ("I am the Wind") kzfaq.info/get/bejne/er9ydJZ5ytW9e5s.html - One of SHOW-YA's well-known numbers is the song "Watashi wa Arashi" ("I am the Storm").

@@zs9811 ... and that's why I said "ONE of the first major female musicians" and not "THE first". No need to school me on Show-Ya, I have all their albums, including all their vinyls 😉 EDIT: I had to check but I also have Carmen Maki's "Night Stalker" on vinyl