"They asked for a fast and tight intro song for this tv-series" Akane: Hai!

Tank "Let's go ", Saiki/ Miku "Let's go...it's showtime!"🤘🤘🤘

Also, you said before that Band-Maid’s music sounds like should be in an anime, and this one is! This will be the opening to Log Horizon Season 3.

Hoping for a solo lol, they were ALL solo'ing the whole time

This one caught me off guard too and I have listened to everything they have put out. My first listen I was a bit overwhelmed by everything happening, but now I love it. The stripped back groove parts are some of my favorite things in any Band-Maid song now.

Imo, the best hard rock band around and probably for the last 30-40 years or so. Excellent musicians, excellent song writers and fantastic live. They're creating something new within the genre!

I went ahead a dropped some money and pre ordered the new album. No regrets. I expect it to be amazing. One again great reaction! Keep it up!

MISA's epic bass runs on "DIFFERENT" are exactly the same rhythm as my heartbeat was the first time I heard it....Ow, my heart!!!

Akane beats her kit likes it owes her money

Great job. Excellent reaction. This song will not be on their next LP because they change record company (they move to Pony Canyon). As far as we know their next job is a mystery. Sometimes it's difficult to know what to expect from Band Maid because they span all genres, families and niches of rock music (from jazz to metal there is no style they couldn´t play). What you can always expect is an unquestionable quality and a taste for detail that is difficult to find in other bands.

They're saving the solos for their live performances. That's the band maid way.

Pure adrenaline rush. You are right this is "Different" from most of their popular song. However, Band-Maid delivered another winner. Thanks for the great reaction. Enjoyed it.

I thought this had a more Japanese sound to it too. There are a lot of Band Maid reactions out now you and Chase seem to be the best. I like how you go back and fact check your self. Good Job

Puzzle, Rinne, Moratorium, Take me higher, Turn me on, The dragon cries, are all incredible songs. Puzzle, incredible Kanami writing, and guitar work. Moratorium, great song incredible crowd interaction. Take me higher, Kanami works a wah peddle like crazy. Great Slash feel. The dragon cries, very zed zepplin feel, sung in english. I am a Kanami fanboy, just love her guitar work. Another japanese girl band i love is Nemophila. They covered Nicklebacks Burn it to the ground, and i love it.Their song Raitei is so good. But Band Maid, Nightwish, and Nemophilla are my most listened to music now. Kanami in interview with guitar world goes througj triple rectifier. She has Santana, Larry Carlton, influences. She wrote a beautiful tribute to EVH, loving his phrasing and tapping.

I wasn't happy with my bass amps. Then I found Band-Maid, and hearing MISA both in the studio and live convinced me to go with Orange. I have an AD200 MK3 head and an OBC410 cab. I'm really happy with both! Thanks, MISA!

heya, tank. missed you today, but this was great. band maid is growing on me, and this song went a long way to that end. thanks!

You have the best reactions and analyzes. I also love that you don't overreact to the things you like and you are honest when you don't like the song. That's why I'm here! I want reactions and Tank Facts... You know what you are doing! Say what you mean, and please don't be one of the guys that "LOVES" all! Mvh Einar

Now there is no reason for me to miss the new season of log horizon. One of my favorite bands and one of my favorite anime. Always love the reactions and the knowledge/info you give.

Kanami is a woman who knows rock well. As long as she is a band-made brain, she will succeed. The melody is pop J rock, but the background is completely hard rock. Bass and drums are the lifeline of this band. If it were a safe world this year, Band-Maid would have achieved world domination. Did you see the other two hours of online live?

If Band-Maid - Screaming and Puzzle had a baby it would be "Different" ;)

Your reactions are always great! I appreciate your knowledge of the equipment!

This gonna be the best anime intro 2021 fight me

I agree completely. If Bandmaid sounded like this all the time I don't know what I would feel about it, but among all their other more classic rock bangers, this sticks out like a palette cleanser. I hope there will be a live version in time where I wouldn't be surprised if they squeezed in a solo or two.

I like that thumbnail, can tell this is gonna be a good one. Preemptively dropping a like.

You've got to check out their instrumental "Don't be long" which was dropped simultaneously with this on spotify. Its freaking great!

This song is the last farewell to Revolver Records by Band-Maid and that explains why it will not be in their new album (under Pony Canyon records) .....it also will be the intro song to the anime....Log Horizon season 3.....BTW; new subs

They will be playing this song in their upcoming 2 hour live online concert December 13th. $20 . Support the band and get quality music at the comfort of your home or what ever

glad to hear your going out again enjoy yourself and keep us posted

Im rewatching this video, realy liked your reaction. these girls give new meaning to the saying, cutting a rug.

YES! Tank's BAND-MAID video is gonna rock! ha-ha

This is sick! Intense. This is so good!!!

To me, the segment after "It's showtime!" sounds like the theme music for a serial killer clown's clown-car burning down a crowded sidewalk at 150 mph.

My new way to wake up in the morning..."LET'S GO! IT'S SHOWTIME!!"

Now you've said it, the drummer, Akane, is a Maximum the Hormone fan and about 5/6 years ago she made a drum cover for one of MtH songs. You can find the video here on KZfaq.

Song was a commission from a specific anime. Which is probably why its not the standard format that we'd hear from Band-Maid with the guitar solo as such things would be very uncommon in an Anime opening.

Someone send Tank the videos for "Turn Me On", Don't You Tell ME" and "Take Me Higher"!

Love the reaction and the insider insight! My favorite reaction channel!

Yeah, Tank. Kanami uses a triple rectifier. She says channel 2 for main distortion, and solos. Channel 3 when she wants to crank up volume. And uses modern mode on both channels. Uses Freidman buxom boost, Fulltone ocd. She said she composes songs at home.

Thanks for getting back to this amazing band, great reaction this song has been stuck in my head for the last 2 days.

Love all the work you put into your reaction videos. It is wonderful to share the love of a great band, such as Band Maid

Been on vacation, so I am late to the party LOL! Hell yes!! Another fucking rockin' reaction!!!

Miku's Aces & Eights, her main and most iconic guitar. Love it so much!

Nobody was expecting that intro. :-)

I wish EDDIE VAN HALEN could see his 5150 AMP standing tall on stage as these lovely maids’ shred!!!! Hope to see them live in 2021 rocking CALIFORNIA!!!!!

i knew it was an opening for an anime the way it sounded when it started

I was disappointed by the lack of solo at first as well until I realize the whole dang song is a solo. They do have some other recent non MV songs that are similar. Screaming has similar tempo and Dilemma has some similar sounds particularly in the bass.

Thanks TripleT!. Always a pleasure.

thankyou, i never really looked at guitars before, but since i watched your reactions ive started to look. and myako from lovebites has some beautful dean guitars. they sound really good.

Akane Gorilla in beast mode on.

Awesome song & reaction. Love how you point out the equipment they use &the technical points you bring up. Keep on Rockin Tank!!!

your telling me log horizen coming out with a season 3! great video man keep em coming!

I always waiting your reaction to BAND MAID PLAY Live Version, or RINNE most heavy BAND MAID song, maybe next time...waiting 😁

i wanna see a julia nilon, tank, and chase carneson triple collab!!! on band-maid of course!

No Shave November is suiting you. I loved this song too, it was different, still Band Maid, but they’re trying something new. I was with you and expecting that guitar solo as well (I’ve heard every Band Maid / Maiko release, so there was that expectation) but it also shows that they don’t need it. I’m hyped for Unseen World.

You have barely scratched the surface of Band-Maid. They have dozens of awesome songs.

oh wow, that's sick, this is the OP for the new Log Horizon season!?!?! fucking dope. great anime, btw.

these ladies really rock and they´ve got some cool gear too. have you ever considered to react to wagakki band? their guitarist shin oumura (machiya) is on one level with takayoshi ohmura (kami band). they have two drummers, one regular, one with taiko drums. and they use other traditional japanese instruments. plus eguitars and ebasses like theirs you do not see everyday. their "homura" would be a good choice. stay warm.

lol they really do all just pop off through the whole song. Mentioned it yesterday but the instrumental "Don't be long" that released with this is soooo good. Recommend listening on your own time since if I had to bet, won't be on KZfaq. BUT, I think Reincarnation (aka RINNE) (MV) would be 100% up your alley. Wonderland (Live) is a personal fave that is just beautifully orchestrated, and another different sound than you've heard so far. They've got some variety in their catalog!

Well, you've got me hooked on Band-Maid now. Good job Tank

They made this song 1 or 2 years ago because waiting for the amime starting.

Excellent...just installed a 50" 4K monitor and this will be the first video it shows.

You should check out their MV for "alone". They use their old gear in it so you may have something new to talk about. Also the song is really good, so there is that as well.

The song makes more sense when watching the Log Horizon intro, as the melody changeups are synced to different clips within the intro. Also love the way Saiki rap-sings here more than in other past songs iirc. Also, for me, I have noticed a couple older musical references. The vibe is that of a circus/carnival atmosphere. One riff with the descending chromatics reminds me strongly of "Entry of the Gladiators" (aka "Thunder & Blazes") by Julius Fucik, which became a symbol of the big top circus for the past 100 years. Then, the fast oompah-oompah 1-2-1-2 percussion reminds me of "Sabre Dance" by Aram Khachaturian. There may be other references but can't remember them. I was exposed to western classical music in my youth through my parents & was a sousaphone/baritone/basskeyboard player in school.

Left me literally breathless.

I LOVE YOUR BREAK DOWN OF THE INSTRUMENTS!

That was awesome, thanks for the reaction and analysis! I really appreciate all the insight from you and Chase C. as I'm not a music technician. I just know what I like, and you guys tell me the why and how.

They are Unreal Dude. This year they released 4 new tracks on their Channel. ITS STILL FEBRUARY!! WTF?! XD

"Showtime" alright!! I feel tired just watching them. Great reaction Tank.⭐🤘

Since you've mentioned Maximum the Hormone: on the official Band-Maid channel used to be a drum cover of "Benjo Sandal Dance" by Akane. Was removed later but you can still find it on other KZfaq channels :)

Thanks for mentioning Maximum the Hormone in your reaction. Unlike other YT reactors, you bring some insight into your review. Ling Tosite Sigure sound like they might be another influence (I'm just learning the history of these Japanese bands)?

"This is a side of Band-Maid I haven't really seen"...........You probably should listen to more Band-Maid. ;o) This song is reminiscent of their song "Screaming" which has a similar frantic feeling to it.

The brand of Misa's bass is Black Cloud. The one she plays is named Black Smoker. I think she has at least 3 different Black Clouds, besides a couple of Fenders. She started with a Fender Jazz Bass, but when she went to 5 strings she started looking at more options and Black Cloud happened. Miku has a whole collection of Zemaitis. Their first compact V was almost certainly made to her needs. They asked if she would be interested in a new V model and when she said Yes, they built hers in their custom shop, which became #1. She was surprised how well it fit her. She also now has a model she co-designed, the Flappy Pigeon, a limited edition you need about $5500 and a lot of luck to get. She originally played Rickenbacker and has at least two (620 and 360). Zemaitis asked her and Kanami to drop by and check out their guitars. They did. Miku loved the looks, tried it out and loved the action. Kanami went to be polite, but was already set on PRS. PRS had worked hard to win over Carlos Santana, and he is highly regarded by her (along with Eddie Van Halen and others) AND this is the model Santana uses I believe. I have heard another pro guitarist praise its easy precise action, especially with lighter strings (it came with 10s, he's using 9s). And Kanami being Miku's guitar Sensei, I would think that The Pigeon's EVH 5150 was probably her recommendation. The Boogie set is Kanami's. It has also been mentioned that Bonham's earlier work with Led Zeppelin was mainly on Tama. I don't know if that had anything to do with her choice. I do notice she has been consistent in using them so far.

Just a FYI Tank there is a reason why it was released as a single, their contract stated they had 1 more song to release for their old Record Company. This contract to do the opening for log horizon was signed when they where with their old management and Label so hence it is stand alone. It is not included in the standard release of their new CD though I believe there is a Limited Edition pressing of Unseen world their new CD that will include it.

Def need to check out there ballad daydreaming. Amazing song.

HERE WE GOOOOO! Been waiting on your take :)

I still don't know very well how to feel about this song since I heard it for the first time. It's OK, but... But, anyway, the first time I heard RINNE my reaction was the same, and now I love it, so it's only a matter of time. Even if you whatch it in ptivate (and if you don't have it yet), take a look to the "DOMINATION TOUR at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA" Blu-Ray

Looking forward to when you react to more of their new stuff. & 2 my personal favourites Rinne & Blooming

Actually you can buy A line guitars on Zemaitis's website right now. (I know this cuz I bought one a couple months ago.) Maybe they're just 2020 closeouts, though. They def don't have the exact model available for sale that Miku sports in the video.

they only equipment you havent found out about is the secret breathing device that saiki uses because where does she breath without help??

As a fan of both BAND-MAID and Maximum, comparing this song to anything Maximum is quite the reach. To me this is more closely related to their other song Screaming than anything Maximum. Still a damn good song though.

MISA has rapidly risen into my list of favourite bass players, in the company of the sainted Chris, Geddy and Geezer.

Try their song Clang! (You've probably heard it by now) No official stand alone video. Not much of a solo but a beautiful complicated riff that just chugs.

Check out the B-side, Don't Be Long. It's perhaps their best instrumental to date, and if I'm not mistaken, the first one they've actually put to tape.

Cant wait to see you dig into their new album. Everytime you get comfortable enough to think you understand them they just raise the bar higher.

Christmas song Raskasta Joulua- Tulkoon Joulu. by Marko Hietala and boys. Amazing voices.

MISA MISA MISA!

The song is shorter than normal because it is the opening song for the anime Log Horizon season 3 needs to fit that time restraint, there is a video of Miku and Kanami discussing how this song was written and yes it has subtitles, it helps give some incite into how these two girls work together.

Kanami uses Channels 2 & 3 on the Triple Rectifier.

Hello Mr Tank. Great news. Band Maid just got a new song 👍

Comment for engagement, great reaction as always and look forward to seeing more band-maid!

New to the channel but am definitely really enjoying these videos. The bits of info really adds a lot, keep it up. I would be curious to see your opinion on the Japanese band ONE OK ROCK, songs like Deeper Deeper or Mighty Long Fall. If you do check them out, their 2014 performance at Yokohama Stadium is really something crazy. Love the videos, keep it up!

BLACK CLOUD Black Smoker BETA5-MISA

I love it that you use girugamesh in the beginning of your reaction! still miss them since their farewell concert four years ago (saw them the last time in essen, germany). Love your reaction as always, thank you very much! Edit: And of course, i still love the tank facts and equipment talk

The only thing you can expect from Band-Maid is that they always deliver something you did not expect.

I'm with ya Tank on not sure when I first heard it but it's growing on me in a big way. Check out "PLAY" Live from the Feb14th 2020 concert, great new intro.

I absolutely love the energy and vibe to 'Different'. Tank can i also recommend you check out their latest 'Afterlife' and an older track 'Day dreaming'. I think you will be pleasantly surprised to the latter as the composition is just luscious.

That was the first chance I've had to catch this new song, so thanks for that man - it was a joy to share in it! Glad that they're managing to get a look into the anime OP scene.. at their level of talent and quality of writing they deserve it. I did recently catch an interview with Miku and Kanami, in which Kanami talked about digging into her archives for something that could work for the anime after they got the call.. She did say it was uptempo and Miku was giggling that it was a speedy challenge for her.. I think even Akane apparently commented as such when they were pulling the song together in rehearsals, but there it is! I'm expecting that this may be a bit of a departure from the rest of the album in the same way that "The Dragon Cries" was from CONQUEROR, but knowing these ladies as I do that's not a concern, just more spice to the dish hehehe.

Always a good and educational reaction...

If you listen to Conqueror, their 2019 album, you'll get a good cross section, like "At the drop of a hat". Get the YOLO cd and find the instrumental version of the title track.

You should check out Nippon Manju from Lady Baby. You're going for a treat! Also: Iced Earth - Dante's Inferno live in Athens.