Hi, I'm 65 and have just discovered Band Maid in the last few weeks, and have become obsessed, they are that good. The best videos are their official live videos, fantastic musicianship, incredibly tight, and I dont think I've ever seen a band that is so full of life and sheer joy! Must see's just for starters - Domination - Freedom - Play - Onset

I’m 57, former rock guitarist and vocalist, and I assure you that Band Maid is the most fun and interesting band to come along in a generation. From one old cat to another, trust me, “Don’t you tell ME,” official live video is the only choice for your second serving.

By the way, their lead vocalist is fantastic!

"Don't You Tell Me" live at Yokohama please Mr Triple R. 🙋‍♂️

72-year-old Led Zep fan here and until a year ago LZ was my favorite band and has been all these years. Haven't liked much new stuff in decades but discovered BM a year ago and am totally hooked! The quality of their material and their skill on their instruments is what grabs you first but then when you start to learn about the members and all the stories you absolutely get sucked down the pigeon hole. Their entire world is about the music and their love and affection for their audience and each other. It is incredible, serendipitous that these five young women all fell into place and fit together so well, and continue to push each other to greater heights. And we are all reaping the rewards of their work, some of the best rock music made anywhere today.

Being the stubborn old, chauvinistic, fart I am, I didn't want to like ❤BAND-MAID💙when I first discovered them. 6 years later, I'm an even older fart but not nearly as chauvinistic. GRL🌼PWR. Easily one of my top 4 bands of all time.

65 yr old metal head. They’ve reignited my ❤ for Rick and roll. They have over 100 songs. Enjoy the journey.

A big difference between a Hooters and a maid-cafe is that a Hooters has a theme of sexiness and a maid-cafe has a theme of cuteness. In the West, cosplay as a maid usually consists of a woman wearing a sexy maid outfit at Halloween, but maid-cafes are not about sexiness: instead of showing boobs, like a Hooters, they have cute young hostesses speaking in cute voices, putting cute designs on your food, doing cute performances of some sort, and playing cute interactive games with customers. Band-Maid's live performances likewise include some time for cute interactions between band members and the audience, led by Miku (the member who once was a maid-cafe host), and the band has been known to refer to their songs as "servings" (as if something delivered at a maid-cafe).

They have 130 songs over 11 years. All are good. Throw a dart. 🎯

Everything in my life is filled with Band-Maid ❤❤❤❤❤

Band-Maid's rhythm guitarist, Miku Kobato, worked at Maid cafés while attending college, taking singing lessons, and auditioning at talent shows, hoping to get her "Big Break", eventually "winning" an Idol contest. She was placed in an Idol group: a trio of similarly short girls that their talent agency named "Lil Cumin" that sang cutesy pop songs and danced. They put out a single that bombed and the group broke up. Miku then went to another talent agency and pitched "Band-Maid" - a rocking maid band whose cutesy maid look would belie their hard rock sound - a concept Miku called "The Gap". ...and so the adventure begins. "From Now On" is just one card in Band-Maid's full deck. These ladies have recorded over 100 songs and they have learned from experience. They just become more awesome with each new release. I've been tracking Band-Maid for almost three years and I have come to expect to be amazed whenever they release new material. They rarely disappoint. Band-Maid - Band-Aid? Yes, I am certain that Miku Kobato intended the name of the band to be a pun. It fits her sense of humor. She has been the primary lyricist for the band and her lyrics include English-Japanese homophones, puns, Freudian slips, and many other clever poetic devices. Her lyrics are in a dense but beautiful combination of English and Japanese that oddly makes the most sense when left in English and Japanese. Read the translations and you will see what I mean.

It's great luck to have found Band Maid. They have a large catalog of high-quality stuff you can't go wrong with. You might try the latest video release on their KZfaq channel - Don't You Tell ME (Live) 🙂

I am 71 yrs old and I have been in love with this band for several years now. It has been so long since I have heard music this good. This is great rock/metal or whatever you call it, all I know is it is damned great! These women can really kick it. I hope you listen to some of their live performances such as "Domination" and "Freedom' and then some others such as the dual video of "Manners" and "Black Hole" - a two for one. I got to see them live in Salt Lake City this past summer and they are even better live. God what a concert that was! In my old age I am once again finding joy in listening to music again thanks to Band Maid. Nice to have us relics find something new worth listening to! I loved this reaction and I love that you enlarge the screen and that you turn up that volume. Well done sir and glad to have now found and subscribed to your channel. Join us Maidiacs and give us more of them.

A "Maid cafe" is essentially a themed restaurant.

2:35 The "Band-Maid Smile!" They have an uncanny ability to make everyone smile! Yes, they have a singer, a very good singer. You'll get tons of recommendations, all different. Pick one. I'm partial to *"Dice," "Manners, "* and *"Blooming"* but really any will do. It's great to hear Lovebites fans recommending Band-Maid and vice versa. There are so many great bands in Japan, Asterism is one. Hal-Ca is young and a beast on guitar, and so are Miyu and Mio. There's Gacharic Spin, Hanabie, Glim Spanky, Nemophila, Fate Gear ... so many!

58 and found them nearly 3 years ago. Not hard to become obsessed with them. Have all their cd's blu rays, haven't seen/heard a band this good in decades.

Thank you for the wonderful response. I'm an 80 year old old rock fan. I took a long break from rock music, but when I found these girls, my passion returned. I think this group's playing ability is currently at the top level in the world. The most amazing thing is that Kanami, the lead guitarist, has composed over 130 songs, and there are no bad ones. She is truly a genius. Singer Saiki is also a great singer. No matter what you listen to with this group, you'll enjoy great music.

Band-Maid best hard rock band

Welcome to Band-Maid! Yeah I would suggest Don't You Tell Me (live). Live videos are really where Japanese bands are at the top. Also, just a quick note, most maid cafes are not as salacious as a hooters here (there are those you can find though) for the most part it's just like going to a theme restaurant here. They wear the outfits and have a character persona, but also have performances they do while you're eating, most places have a stage where the maids sing or do a dance routine, it's almost like dinner theater, just a fun way to enjoy a meal.

BAND-MAID are such a precious commodity that they're listed on the NY stock exchange as being more valuable than gold....probably.😏

Just turned 70 .Have been into Japanese rock / metal scene since the 80's . BAND MAID is a top tier multi genre band . However as great as they are musically this group of misfits are just as fun off stage . Saw them live and will see them again . Remember the Jimi Hendrix Experience . Japan has a wealth of outstanding music talent

I'm 62 and, after kicking off with Sabbath in 76, I spent the next 20 years enjoying a LOT of live Rock and Metal, from A(nthrax) to Z(eppelin). Then I gave up on the genres after seeing too many 'new' copies of older bands and not a lot of originality (Slipknot was probably the last original I saw, at the end of the 90's). Then, in 2016, I discovered the treasure chest of all-female or female-led, Japanese Rock and Metal bands. While I consider Band-Maid to be THE best Hard Rock band on Earth and think they are the biggest, brightest jewel on top of that treasure chest, there are many bright, shining gems in there too. Apart from checking out more Band-Maid - especially live, as in their latest release from a week ago, DON'T YOU TELL ME, live from last Nov - I'd have to recommend you have a look at the incredible musical skills of Asterism (especially their In Studio session version of CHURCH), Lovebites, Nemophila, Babymetal, Hanabie, Otoboke Beaver....the list goes on and on. I haven't looked west since 2016 (apart from The Warning, 3 sisters from Mexico who have Rock all sewn up....and I've got tickets to see them in April, here in Wales, UK.)

Thanks for the reaction. You can't go wrong with Band-Maid, because they are that good in everything you hear from them. I'd suggest their latest official live video "Don't you tell ME". And yes, please listen to ASTERISM and be blown away, too. Incredible talent! Songs "Dawn" or "Church".

Band-Maid are a top tier rock band. You've only scratched the surface of Japanese rock/metal. There are 100's of Japanese pop/rock/metal bands. Some of my favorites - Lovebites, Band-Maid, Aldious, Mary's Blood, Trident, Unlucky Morpheus, Asterism, Raglaia, Nemophila, East of Eden, Anthem, Galneryus, Hagane, ArkRoyal

I'm a 52 year-old rock and metal fan who discovered Band-Maid in 2018, and after a couple of years of denial, I finally had to admit that they're the best band I've ever heard. How lucky we are to witness them in their prime.

❤❤❤❤❤🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘Hell Yeah !!! BAND-MAID is a band that deserves your attention the vocalist is awesome so I cannot wait until you hear her. interesting choice to do an instrumental as a first listen

Two songs that you should react to are "Thrill", the official music video, and "Don't You Tell ME", the official live video. "Thrill" was the first video of the group and saved the band from being disbanded. The song was played on a J-Rock station in the U.S. and received 2 million likes in two weeks. The management company decided, with that success in the U.S., they needed to keep the group together. After over 120 songs on 9 albums and EPs, Band Maid played "Don't You Tell ME" during their 10th Anniversary Tour finale at Yokohama Arena this past November. The two songs display the growth of the band over that period (especially Saiki Atsumi, their lead vocalist). I'm 75 years old and have seen many rock bands in my life, from the iconic :Cream, The Doors, The Byrds, Led Zeppelin, Rick Darringer, Kansas, REO Speedwagon, Allman Brothers Band, etc. to the not so well know and I have been inspired to love rock and roll again.. The talent, professionalism, and cohesiveness of Band Maid is amazing! I think you may feel the same way after you review a few of their videos.

And a thing about the maid outfits, Scott: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids. Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all! AND one more thing, Scott -- Band-Maid is not a play on Band-Aid. ;-)

Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. Poker shark and horse racing fanatic. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Definitely eccentric, possibly insane. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors. A sweet, motherly woman who turns into a beast when you hand her a guitar. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Completely unflappable. Frequently snacks between songs. Has been known to sign her banana peels and throw them to the audience. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. Regards her band mates, especially Kanami and Miku, with bemused exasperation. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).

The Maids use this song to rest their lead singer.

Best band in the world 🤘🎎🔥🔥🔥🔥

🐦 *Rock and Roll Relic* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: *2017-STUDIO COAST* *2018-Zepp Tokyo* *2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA* *2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC* In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

Welcome to the Pigeon hole! A rock group that’s more interested in pleasing their fans than their own egos! Their motto “We will do our best!” 🤘🕊️🦍🥷👸🏻👀

I discovered Band Maid because they came up on my The Warning feeds. I was blown away by their musicianship. I saw them live last August in Chicago. Kanami has become one of my favorite guitarists, since Michael Schenker. Saiki their lead singer is fantastic also. They are a treat live. They have so many good songs, but probably to go to next are the live versions of Domination or, my favorite, Dice.

"A musical beating"--says it all

It may be good that you started with an instrumental, to avoid the distraction of lyrics you can’t understand. But wait until you hear SAIKI and KOBATO sing. Three recommendations for establishing a better perspective: 1. Start with their first video: THRILL 2. A quintessential concert experience from 2020: DOMINATION 3. A 2023 stadium-sized live serving of a song from their latest EP: UNLEASH

ASTERISM, yes. They were initially instrumental only, but now HAL-CA the guitarist has started to sing. She's not such a great singer, in my opinion, but that's only against the backdrop of her being probably the best currently active guitarist playing in a real band... well, to my taste, I understand that with three million or so bands in the world when I say "THE best" it can have only a relatively local meaning. I would suggest one of their older songs, like "Dawn." Take the studio version, or take the live version "ASTERISM 『DAWN』2019/04/20" by Takako - it's a fancam from the first row, but that's their friend who records a lot of their live shows, so, it's kind of semi-official. The sound quality is pretty good, you will not be disappointed. Although recently I keep rewatching their wonderful cover of Scuttle Buttin. The version from Takako is also the best. I would say, ASTERISM's cover is a bit better than the original. Well, HAL-CA and MIYU the bassist are 16 there, and at 16 your fingers move a bit faster than when you are 40. And I'm glad you discovered BAND-MAID 🥰 For me (again, FOR ME), BAND-MAID is the best band in the world. But ASTERISM has the best guitarist and the best bassist in the world, so... You see, it's a bit complicated for me 😊

This is payback for giving us Leonid and Co. Miku Kobato sold the idea of the band to management. She has a will of iron and is way into the kawaii ethos of Japanese culture ~ cute. So a maid cafe provides the experience of having a maid who calls you Master (or for a lady Princess) and serves you food complete with a magic spell cast at the table. Miku is a force of nature. Maid outfit with wings. Red rose on her headpiece. She is s PR dynamo! Selling tickets by hand. Tirelessly promoting the band. I've often commented the you could drop Miku in the middle of the Sahara with a kazoo and she would still become a rock star. Miku fired herself as lead vocalist because her voice is somewhat unsuited for the music the band wanted to play! She learned to play rhythm guitar AFTER forming the band! She is the principal lyricist. Before moving to Tokyo she worked 3 jobs to save enough money to fund her move plus singing lessons. You ain't seen nothing yet! 10 plus years of proper rock and roll. Domination LIVE is a gateway performance but I am going to suggest Don't you tell Me LIVE just released from their 10th anniversary concert in Yokohama. Welcome home Master!

BAND-MAID new live video songs Don't You Tell Me(bass and guitar battle), live at Lollapalooza 2023 Dice & Hate(bass and guitar battle) ASTERISM songs Dawn, Rising Moon, Church, Blaze, Gunfire, Lights In The Darkness... The BEST Hardrock Band in the World now is BAND-MAID... The BEST Heavy Metal band in the World now is LOVEBITES...Set the World On Fire, Break The Wall, the Hammer Of Wrath.. The BEST Rock/Metal & Cover Band in the World is NEMOPHILA....live songs ZEN, Seize The Fate, Rise, Dissension, Raitei... The BEST 3piece Metal Band in the World is ASTERISM... The BEST KAWAII(CUTE) Hardcore Metal Band in the World is HANABIE....songs We Love Sweets(You will love them),

Now you have to watch Scandal, These ladies are the OG'S of japanese rock. Think they've been doing it around thirteen years now

素晴らしい反応です　初見の人の反応は何回見ても良いものです　LIVEをチェックしてください　from　Japan

Band-Maid.... Puzzle... Live. That is all.

Well you just heard the best rock band on the planet.......and wait till you see them LIVE......the musicianship is second to none !!!!! Check out the song PLAY LIVE....it will absolutely blow you away and yes....their singer is just as good as the rest of the band !!!

That is the correct reastion to Band-Maid. I suggest you check out their latest video, Don't You Tell ME (live).

No one can hold a candle to Band - Maid

Band Maid Puzzle live tokyo garden ,domination live, freedom live

Rock and metal are thriving in Japan! So many bands. Most are all female.

A lot of people have suggested their very recent live "Don't You Tell ME", which is killer, but I think for contrast you might also want to check out their very first music video, "Thrill", which is going on 10 years old at this point. But pretty much any music video or live video on their official channel is gonna be excellent.

Rumor has it that there is an awesome cover ban called Band-Maiko. Secret Maiko Lips ls hard to beat.

Welcome to the pigeonhole, po! For more Band Maid, they just released Unleash!!!!! and Don't You Tell Me live from their 10 year anniversary show in Yokohama. For more J-rock, check out: Babymetal - Road of Resistance live Nemophila - Dissension Hanabie - We Love Sweets Love Bites - M.D.O. live

Here is part of an info file about the Ladies of Band-Maid. There is much more to the file if you would like to read it. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) And From Now On is one of the MANY Band-Maid songs that you need a cigarette or Cigar afterwards. And ANY song by the Ladies is good. Some are better than others, but they literally have No, NONE, ZERO bad songs. One thing to keep in mind though is the are probably the BEST LIVE BAND currently touring. They SHINE live. The energy, the showmanship, and the music, all come together to give some of the absolute best live performances. So please check out their Live videos from their channel. Trust me, you WILL enjoy them.

Thank you for your response to BAND-MAID's song, it was a very sympathetic impression. Please listen to the other songs as well, I'm sure you'll have a great time.

The ladies of Band-Maid are even better live. Might I suggest either Play! or Domination, the official live video, of course.

And this track didn't even have their charismatic lead vocalist on it. Look forward to your next one!

From now on you'll be a Maidiac there's no going back now.

Welcome, Scott. You are embarking on (along with many others - over 190 million YT views plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, 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 all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined 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, stage appearance, and band synergy 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 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8qjaspkspOYnIU.html Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Shambles, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Sense, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbJykqiBuJqceHk.html) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzfaq.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKeUitF6t9CrkZ8.html  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9eBoa56sbiZpWQ.html  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD.  “P and D⁴” Photo Collage videos at www.youtube.com/@PinDakaPanic810 And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at an intimate venue:  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/es2oiJB-u9DYkWQ.html  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rNCKnrGW1K3RmJc.html If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BD & 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, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 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. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 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 (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 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 “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin 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! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT! The Maids are one of the hardest working super groups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

Holy Shit is the correct response.

Welcome to Band Maid!! 🤘😀🤘

There are lots of great Japanese bands, but Band-Maud is special.

Well my two favorite rock vocalists at the moment are Taylor Momsen… and Saiki Atsumi of Band Maid. Saiki has a much different approach to vocals but she’s excellent.

"From Now On" is unrivaled in their diverse catalog of songs. I especially like the rock flavor of their earlier stuff, like, DICE, Alone, Daydreaming, YOLO, The Non-Fiction Days, Choose Me, etc.

6:30 - Yes BM has a singer. Welcome to the BM universe; it only gets better from here: Freedom (2020 live) Domination (2020 live) Warning! (MV) Shambles (MV) Secret MAIKO Lips) Dice & Hate? (2023 Lollapalooza)

I saw them live in 2019 and just BARELY missed them as they toured the states this year. As for recommendations, Dice can't be beat.

"Other bands in this Japanese ...world." You have NO IDEA what you've gotten yourself into. This is my BY FAR favorite band in the world. I'm a 52 yr old disaffected 80s metal head and they (along with other Japanese bands) have reawakened my musical essence. I do stuff for this band I would have NEVER thought I'd do for ANY band. Including traveling the country, and starting a KZfaq channel dedicated to them. It's wild but BOY is it a blast. Just wait till you get to hear them live and with the singer Saiki.

At 62 years young I have followed Deep Purple (My number 1 band) Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Saxon. and so many more, but then three years ago I found BAND-MAID by accident, then that led to LOVEBITES, after that I started looking into the Japanese Heavy Metal scene, and they have some very good all female bands, including Aldious, Fate Gear, Nemophila, and many more, now your are at the entrance to that rabbit hole, you my find yourself going deeper like I have done, and I do not regret it.

Yep, they have a singer, and a damn good one, but 4/5 of this band are already enough to leave pretty much everything else the genre has to offer out in the cold. :) To be fair, they actually have 2 vocalists, one of whom was also featured here, as Miku, the rhythm guitarist and founder who used to work in a maid cafe, is providing the background vocals and even has a handful of songs where she takes the lead on the mic. I also think their latest live video for 'Don't you tell ME' is a good recommendation at this point to get introduced with their singer Saiki (pronounced Sai-key) and hear more of the brilliance of these ladies. As for Asterism, I would start with their Song 'Rising Moon (Battle Session / Studio Live)'. Greetings from Germany and welcome to the pigeon-hole! :) 🤘🏻 _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ ※ Band-Maid ※ Gacharic Spin ※ Lovebites ※ Nemophila ※ East of Eden ※ Hanabie ※ Asterism ※ Trident ※ etc.

All their stuff is great, but always choose LIVE versions whenever possible! Domination is one that a lot of folks really like.

Their newest MV off of their KZfaq channel. "Don't You Tell Me" Live Would be a nice intro to Saiki, their lead vocalist.

One of my favourite hobbies is to track down first-time Band-Maid reactions just to hear them go "Wow!"

And you haven't even heard their wonderful vocals yet. IMO, Saiki has the best voice of Japanese rock and metal.

Hello. New sub here. Great song choice for first touch of Band-Maid. There are still Superstar Saiki waiting on vocals. Band-Maid..10 years and 120+ songs of Pure Greatness 🔥❤️ These ladies have it all..Passion Work Heart Talent. For me…Kanami Tōno, lead guitarist and composer, is the most impressive musician of the 21st Century. Pure genius as a composer and True Rock n’ Roll Star on stage. And like all the great bands in history..they are better live. Check out their latest Official Live Video Don’t You Tell Me and you see more glory, musicianship and great vocals from their singer Saiki ❤️ Welcome to the Wonderful Rabbit Hole 🙏🏻🤘🔥❤️

As far as a high level concept, liking maid cafes to hooters is pretty accurate

Thanks so much nice reaction! Your heart is still young! As long as you don`t lose your passion, you`ll always be young! Welcome to Maid`s world!

BAND-MAID kicks all of the ass. I first heard them about 2 years ago and they very quickly became my all-time favourite band. 🤘✌️

Nice to see another 'old fart' like myself finding this hidden gem of a band. It's been many years since I was excited enough to buy a physical copy of an entire record..I've done that twice so far for Band-Maid, and even a blu-ray concert. These ladies are so talented, I just don't understand why they are not more popular....guess it's that old man bias I have and don't realize. Great reaction, glad you enjoyed it!

'Don't You Tell Me' live from last years Yokohama Arena concert has just been released, it's one of their older songs but it's a bit special. You'll also see and hear Saiki (vocals), she was on fire for the whole of this 3 1/2 hour, 33 song concert. Unleash!!!!! from the same concert is also on their channel and Saiki is in full force in that one, the song is from their most recent EP of the same name. Other than that, just pick any song, you will never be disappointed.

Rock n Roll Relic , Welcome to BAND-MAID Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , i`m 70 saw them live twice , Amazing , yes they have a fantastic lead vocalist , next song , Domination , official live video .

Another great song by Band-Maid is "Don't You Tell Me" Official Live =) It's one of their best live performance and believe me Band-Maid is best seen live ! Welcome and great reaction

Mr. Relic, I think your next reaction should be “Shambles” official music video. Have a fire extinguisher on standby because it’s fire!

Band-Maid is a fantastic band in every way! They do have several awesome instruments, but the singer (Saiki) is a must to check out. Next I would suggest their latest song live video "Don't you tell ME", then "Domination" Live, then pick anything :). Thanks for the reaction!

Hello and wecome to the pigon hole of BandMaid. Aldough, there is no bad place to start your BandMaid experience, i would have recommend a live video. bandmaid is the rare band that sounds just as good live as in pre-recorded videos.

You just found the greatest hard rock band in the world. I suggest checking out one of their official live videos. They recently released"Don't You Tell Me" which would be a great place to start.

i think you will agree with all of us Maidiacs that this falls into the "not shitty" category?

これぞhard rock、７０年代がよみがえります。

The MAID's have a few instrumentals which were written to give the lead singer a break during concerts...They are not long as they combine them with a song sung by the rhythm guitarist and band founder who also throws in some MC audience participation...The lead singer then returns and the concert carrys on..The instrumentals are also a throw back to their early days when some critics said they were miming and couldn't actually play their instruments...So they all put out cover video's of themselves playing..A HUGE insult to these very talented ladies..Oh!..and it's "Pigeon 🕊Hole"..no rabbits here.😉.....Long May They Reign!👑

Best band in the world!!!!!

You can't go wrong with Band Maid. I always suggest trying their first successful video/song, "Thrill" so you can see where they came from to where they are now. Have a good one.

Don't You Tell Me OFFICIAL LIVE VIDEO YOKOHAMA!

You have just been introduced to the phenomenal musicianship of Band-Maid....if hard rock is your thing then Band-Maid is your band. No Chipmunk on helium vocals, no Demon Death Metal vocals, no neo-metal guitar,....just straight-up in your face Hard Rock with uplift lyrics that make you want to start every day with. Since you're a newbie and to get you up to speed, check out the official LIVE version of "Domination". They are great LIVE , but NEVER underestimate their music videos. They are, in their own right, a masterpiece of of cinematography.....especially "Manners'.

Thanks RRR. Check out their latest upload DON'T YOU TELL ME-Live. BAND-MAID does NOT disappoint. EVER. And if they do disappoint you it's because your audio is on the fritz. As diverse a Rock band as you will ever find. AWESOME! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Peace. 1.68

Any official live performance. Many choose Domination. Music video start with Blooming. When they come back to the USA go see them. I saw them in Phoenix Oct 2022 and they rocked.

SONGS TO LISTEN TO ....DOMINATION...THRILL...DICE..HATE..THATS JUST TO START OFF ..

I'm so glad that you found this band. I enjoyed your reaction video for Yoyoka, so I guess we have similar musical tastes (classic hard rock/blues rock/southern rock). I consider this band to be the Led Zeppelin, Queen or Kiss of this era. Because, first of all, the musicianship is similar. Each member has their own unique style. Then their songs always contain catchy choruses, pop and progressive elements based on a hard rock sound. Also, the three core members of the band (LG/B/Dr) are very skilled and have a deep musical knowledge, and their compositions and arrangements are always unique and excellent. There are many musicians with a high level of technique, but I don't know any other band that creates such interesting music. Thanks for sharing.

I've been listening to Japanese bands for the last two years. You can choose any song from their catalog, they are that good. They are an awesome live band, so any live video is worth it. My Japanese journey started with WaggakiBand who are definitely worth checking out. Unlucky Morpheus is also another band to give a listen. Other than The Warning, the best stuff is coming out of Japan.

If you thought that was great, wait until you listen to Onset Live. These ladies are truly amazing.

Great reaction, Asterism for sure, also East of Eden.

Welcome to the Band Maid wormhole - your universe just got better! I’m over 50 and yes, one of the side effects of listening to them is breathlessness. Their official live MVs have good sound quality so do check them out. Most of their live performances are like the studio version but on steroids.

I have actually visited the Maid Cafe, Miku (founder, rthythm guitar, main lyricist,red flower) worked at ..twice. It appears in the opening scene of the MV "Afterlife".

Definitely check out their official live videos - Domination, Freedom, Puzzle, and their latest live video Don't You Tell Me (among others). This group is really incredible live.

One of my favorite Band-Maid songs ! But can't wait until you dive down the Fox hole with Babymetal if you haven't yet. Good safe starter songs are ... 1. BMTH Kingslayer ft BabyMetal live in Tokyo (all time favorite) 2. Megitsune music video (best older song from them, and pretty much the only music video worth watching over the live, toss in karate too). 3. Monochrome live (off new album, they're not babies no more) 4. Rondo of Nightmare with Mischiefs of God intro Budokan live (best live showcasing the Kami band front and center, invite only arena, heavvvvy)