COPYRIGHT CLAIM! Unreal :/ I may move to other bands.

There is an old saying: There are two kind of people. People who love Band-Maid and those who haven't heard them yet.

Band-Maid fans or Band-Maidiacs are hardcore and passionate people. I drove down from Sacramento to LA for their show at the Echoplex on September 30th. That's 369 miles each way and that was nothing. Spent the day in line and l got to meet several folks l interact with on social media. There were folks there from Seattle, Phoenix, NYC, Texas, Concord and l know Dave flew in from Australia just for the two shows. Band-Maid's show had zero publicity. Even the marquee at the Echoplex was empty. There were no flyers or posters for the event and yet they had zero problem selling out a total of 1700 tickets for the two shows. This is a live band that must be seen live to fully appreciate their amazing chops. Arguably MISA is among the best bassist working anywhere today. Akane, the drummer, made such an impression on Jimmy Page that after he watched the band perform in Tokyo in 2016 he requested to meet with her. The selfie they took is my screen saver. And lead guitarist Kanami. Well just watch her play and decide for yourself. With about 90 songs in their catalog in six years (new album Conqueror out this December) there is no shortage of great music. And since Alone they write, arrange and perform their own original music. The maid attire that is currently worn by three members is Miku's old work uniform at Maid Cafés where she wound up working after failing to break into the JPOP idol scene. So she forms her own rock band and this is the result. BTW when Miku formed the idea to present as Maid Cafés employees she was looking for the "gap". She wanted people to look at them, form an opinion and then blow them away with blistering rock n roll. Imagine. Rock n roll has been saved for Western civilization by five beautiful and talented ladies from Japan. Regards.

The bass player drinks whiskey between the songs live!!!! SO GOOD!!!!

This song is the highlight of their live shows. The crowd (including myself) was going nuts during this song, jumping around into each other, doing the chorus, headbanging, and just generally being hyped, and that was even at the end of a 2 hour set. If you want more of the live stuff, check out Don't You Tell Me for some crazy solo action and if you're a metal fan, you're going to want to hit up Domination, DICE, and Real Existence for their studio stuff.

You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the cross over of genres, it's why I love em. Such an interesting mix, alternative pop vocals with melodic heavy rock/metal/funk instrumentation, lots of time changes, short solos, it's all very tight. They can melt your heart and your eardrums at the same time.

Nice reaction! Band Maid-Dice , Take me higher, Freedom , Puzzle . These songs will make your day!

Tremendous band! The YT algorithm 'suggested' this band to me 8 days ago; been listening every day since ;-)

band sounds pretty dang good , i would see them live for sure

Dude, what you said about the song sounded like a mixture of different bands totally nails it. I'm a new fan of Band-Maid for 3 months now. Saw them the first time in KZfaq performing live in Summersonic back in August. Since then, I've listened to all their songs. To be honest, listening to metal for almost 20 years, this is one of a truly unique band Iv'e discovered in this decade. Genre wise, I think it's a great move for them to just categorize themselves as playing Hard Rock rather than specifying a metal subgenre. They really pull it off by infusing bits and pieces of different heavy metal influences. Highly recommend for you to watch all their live performance. These girls play harder on stage than some of the metal bands nowadays.

Glad that you are reacting positively. I have seen them live and they are as good as you would expect!

Try the song "Puzzle" live version.

This bass player is giving me chills, she is like a female Geddy lee

Grumpy's reaction was identical to mine. A lot of, 'C'mon. No way. Yes!' They do sound like Pantera, Helmet, etc. AND like Billy Idol on "Choose Me" & The Cult on "Don't You Tell Me."

These girls are the real deal! 🤘

dude, im so glad you mentioned Pantera -- none of my friends who i've showed this song to picked up on that, which blew my mind. That solo is very Dimebag.

They encompass all things that I like about Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and Pop Rock. They are such talented musicians. I'm always waiting to see what's next from them. I'm definitely a fan.

You've jumped into the deep end of the pool. Enjoy.

To "get" what they are doing requires multiple views to appreciate the high technical level they are performing at. I have heard a few more than most of you, I'm 71 and remember Elvis's debut on TV. Other than a few "supergroups" in the 70's & 80's I know of no current band with same depth of talent and if there are they are likely Asian. As for your next reaction Puzzle live and Puzzle acoustic, again skill and talent.

This is probably their most metal-influenced song. Their songs are primarily international style hard rock with elements from things like punk and metal, plus a lot of musical details in fills, transitions and such. Also, they usually put in good melodies and catchy choruses which is rarely found in hard rock, and that is probably inspired not by pop but by classic melodic rock (even if the result is not really that) since the lead guitarist and main songwriter is fan of such bands as Santana. Like the interesting "gap" between their cute maid(ish) outfits and their hard-hitting rock, there is also a gap between the hard rock and the catchy and/or melodic parts.

I’ve always loved how they record their official live stuff! Miku’s rhythm guitar is in your left ear and Kanami’s lead guitar is in your right. It’s just as you see them onstage! Dude, don’t give up on Band Maid just because of a fu&@ing evil algorithm. There’s literally well over a 1000 reactions to them out there. Try taking a pause several times to discuss what you’re thinking!💪🏻🤘🏻

And another stunned reactor joins the fray! This is one of their heavier tracks. You seem to be into more of metal than hard rock. Be aware that they are more of a hard rock band than metal most of the time. They do mix genres in a lot of their songs and they are very talented all the way around, so there is always something in their songs to be interested in. They run the range from heavier to straight up pop, even a bit of jazz now and then. They have a huge catalog that will be even larger come December when the new album, "Conqueror" drops!

august 2018 first time i heard them. listening to them everyday since

Secret My Lips is their best song IMO. Japan has a ton of crazy rock talent though, check out Hello Sleepwalkers (punky) or Sokoninaru (prog/math rock).

Great reaction. Just found out about Band Maid this summer. Liked them so much went to their concert in NYC in Sept. My right ear was hurting for 2 days. Totally worth it. First song I heard from them was "Take Me Higher" and was hooked. Starts with Kanami on guitar and doesn't let up. The back and forth between MISA on bass and Kanami on lead during solos is awesome. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKypjMyBqcDelKs.html

All the members of Band Maid except the pigeon have very strong academic musical training and are multi instrumentalists. Even the singer plays guitar .Kanami and I think Misa are classical piano trained. They are streets ahead of most groups in technical knowledge and musical interest. They are confined only by their imagination.

dude i like your style, you boldly state you like and dont from the video, most others reactor just go along and play nice. keep it up. also, you totally got it, most people are somehow under the impression that bandmaid is just a hardrock band, or even just a metal band, but they arent. they mix things up and create their style.

dude i just learned this on guitar and it one of the CRAZIEST main riffs ive ever played

Wow someone else who hears what i hear in this band great review

I wish i can also play the drums that good, this band is amazing

Reaction to the video aside, the way you promoted your twitch with a fun engaging thing you do with the 3 hour playlist thing was really refreshing

Thanks!

Good to hear you enjoyed so much. Song after that was Puzzle. Maybe one to check out. But there are so many.

"The Dragon Cries", the song from new album ("CONQUEROR", it will appeared on December 11), produced by Tony Visconti, a famous American producer of records among the others of David Bowie, was pre-released on music subscription services (Spotify, iTunes) on November 20 (00;01 local time). Band Maid probably never recorded such a slow and at the same time such a heavy song. MISA`s bass sound like a step of a giant dragon, walking majestically and hammer you into the ground. Madness. If there will be no MV, I would be very surprised. The whole text is sung in English. One thing is certain, I would love this sound engineering and mixing to apply to all Band Maid songs! Now you can listen to it on Spotify - open.spotify.com/album/0maJxZBs1zieTVKbptV2Sk

BAND-MAID is a genre unto themselves.

Greeting from Japan! Your REACTION is also CRAZY good!! I went to Band-Maid Live two days ago and it was freaking good. Try more Band-Maid songs!! But 4 different types of band in one song... in such a case, you'd better to react the band "Maximum The Hormone" マキシマム ザ ホルモン, the song "Yoshu Fukushu"『予襲復讐』. You might be insanely surprised.

If you like the bass, check out Band-Maid - Take me Higher, live version. There's a nice little battle in it!

I don't know how you reactors can control yourselves and keep from running out and buying every last album you can find. It took me but hours after hearing the first song from them before I'd bought 3 albums on iTunes. My FIRST iTunes purchase EVER, and only because it was the quickest way to get every song onto my phone. But you are now hearing what they are so good at. Fantastic hook, amazing Riff with catchiness through the whole thing. The catchy aspect of this is what makes it so listenable despite it not being in English. That's the poppyness you're hearing I think. If you haven't heard, there are no bad songs from them. They differ from each other, but when anyone asks what my favorite is, my answer is always the same: "whichever one is playing right now." If you liked Moratorium, I might hit Domination next: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcl2nNOctre0goE.html Or Non-Fitcion Days kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7GjfNqIqqmXoYU.html But also take a moment to take in the visual Kawaii (cute) element of the performance. The official videos are best for this. And also be aware that many of the best bands out of Japan are these girl dominated bands. Aldious, Bridear, Asterism, Doll$Box, Lovebites, D_Drive and so many others. They all maintain stunningly high tempos, precission and fill their music with phenomenal musicianship and shredding.

Glad you mentioned the Pantera equivalence... I've been saying that for ages, but I went thru my Pantera catalog and couldn't locate a direct copy, though it's definitely inspired by Pantera.

Yupp, there it is! Great reaction. BAND-MAID brought back the fun to hard rock...so much energy! Next up PUZZLE :) MISA is a goddess!!!

The Return of Arena Rock Band-Maid!!!

That’s what is great about a lot of J-rock bands....they simply don’t adhere to one style. They mix and match to make a lot of very unique songs. One of my favs is One Ok Rock. I was lucky enough to see the live in Denver earlier this year

Go see 'em live dude. They just ROCK!

"Turn Me On" (live) has some filthy bass in the beginning too.

You need to check out the live version of Take Me Higher. When Kanami and Misa battle it out back and forth!

Check out their MV for their song Dice. Could be their best!

Great reaction! Check out Dice for one of their videos or check out Don't You Tell Me live for more live awesomeness.

Grumpy I hear all those plus Motorhead try Don't let me down, and see if you agree. Every song is great.i like non fiction days

MISA is the reincarnation of Jaco Pastorius and Kanami Tono is living proof that SRV and Hendrix are not dead...and Akane is a master on drums. Saiki's voice, coupled with Miku on backup vocals. Then there is the constant audience participation. You simply cannot top them.

You get extra points for knowing how to pronounce the song title. It's kind of surprising how many people have trouble with it, even though it's in English. : )

In that drop where you say it's like Pantera, others have said Alice in Chains, you "youngsters" need to go further back in time. That is classic Black Sabbath. 😆 I would suggest another, although it's harder to find a good audio quality version, is Clang. It has that same driving feel. One reactor said if you're playing Clang while you're driving you are going to get a speeding ticket.

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My fav genres are bluegrass and old mississippi blues....But I love Band Maid....I'm so fked up!!

Puzzle might a good one to go next sine it has various flavors in one song. Order is another song that has a mixed flavor of genres as well.

Band Maid, nothing like it in the world

I think they all just spit ball the most random ideas during song writing and this is what happens. Miku = "can we have a crowd sing along." Saiki = "I am going to sing some pop/idol shiz." Misa = "I am going to do something groovy." Akane = "I am going to add some complex rock beats." Kanami = "Pantera......"

If you really want to see them shine, listen to Don't Be Long (New Instrumental)! I was able to witness this masterpiece in person when they debuted it live at Gramercy Theater and it truly was an incredible experience! Other great songs are Don't you tell ME (live) and Onset! If you listen to Don't you tell ME live, then make sure you listen to the entire song or at least the epicness that unfolds at the 1:50 mark. Trust me, you'll love it.

MISA MISA MISA!

Nice reaction! BAND-MAID is awesome, they're currently my favorite band, not only because of their music, the whole package is incredible since their members are really charming. Their live performances are always top notch. If you want more energetic and powerful songs, let me suggest you the following ones: -The Non-Fiction Days (this is amazing) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7GjfNqIqqmXoYU.html -Take Me Higher kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKypjMyBqcDelKs.html -Real Existence kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9eBoa56sbiZpWQ.html

I heard if you sometimes pause the video you not gonna get copyright strikes. You can also do their fancam. they always do something new to their song in each tour, 'play' intro is different from Europe and Us tour, and they also add solo here and there. Their setlist also different from each other, and some of the fan favorite song is not even played. Try react to "real existence" next

The riff that reminds you of Helmet is a cross between Overkill and Ace of Spades by Motorhead.

Great reaction! Very entertaining and good read on the different styles. If you're into MISA (Bass player), do BAND-MAID: Onset (instrumental) live)) or Don't you tell me (Live), these ladies are killing it.

Kanami, The Riff Goddess...

Try 'Domination' or 'Real Existence' the live versions both examples of how well these ladies execute complexity effortlessly

Thrill is an awesome MV, with killer bass and guitar solos

Yes - my favorite....👍

In the part you are labeling the "Pantera part", notice how Misa (bass player) is supporting Kanami (guitar) for the basic riff then when Kanami starts into her solo and Akane (drummer) starts doubling up on the kick drum, Misa starts doubling up to match the kick drum, giving it more ommph. Simple but brilliant.

They're doing BAND MAID LOL....can't compare these phenomenal musicians to anyone....IMO

I read somewhere that one of MISA's influences is Les Claypool, so there's your Primus.

Should definitely check out Reincarnation (latest song that they just released this month). I think that you'd like it. Fair to say it's likely their heaviest one.

I like to thank Judas Priest, RUSH and Journey for their tours of Japan. ONSET live is YYZ to the NTH degree.

You also need to check out the band Doll$Boxx. The girl who plays drums will blow you away with her drumming and her backing vocals.

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘

Love that solo section. You say Pantera, I say Soundgarden. Nonetheless, it's awesome.

Try not to think of them as a cover band, covering ten different groups with each song. Lol The truth is, they can do so many amazing things with their music that they can be called unique, in a way. :)

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GRUMPY how you doing man you've changed the channel a lot love it man. Miss ya dude

If you want dark and a little heavier, but with similar genre-bending styles as Band Maid, try Dir En Grey. They will blow your mind. I'd start with Diabolos, Vinushka or Macabre and do live version of each.

After the song ended you should watch the next video coming up. Don't You Tell Me.

This Band-Maid Moratorium is my personal favorite too.. Copyright?? nooooh!! You're like a more hardcore guy maybe i should recommend you on Visual Kei stuff, it has metal/deathcore music..

Head over to some traditional Japanese Shimasen players. The technical proficiency is baked into the culture, and the structures of a lot of the prog/rock/metal material coming out of Japan make a lot more sense when you listen/watch traditional string instruments. Styles, tempo, and technique seem to roll into each other. Japan appropriates a ton of musical culture from The West, so you get this heady crush of genre and style when amplified like this. Found these folks surfing YT a couple months ago, along with Ningen Isu and Number Girl (def check out Number Girl)

ups i cant explain how goods is this

G'day mate. You should react to Angel of Salvation live by Galneryus.ITS AMAZING.

next React to LOVEBITES - Shadowmaker...a band that has the same level as BAND MAID, but more power metal

海外の人にも聴いてもらえるとか嬉しいな❗️😊✨

Fuck me. I’m a massive Band Maid fan and a Pantera fan and I NEVER make the connection in that breakdown but that is totally Dime.

They reinvented rock.

So much that is happening that it’s almost like rock anime

Listen to “Thrill”

Dude listen to Thrill!

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Lovebites - shadowmaker...

Check out the group Maximum the Hormone's song Zetsubou Billy for more genera ans sensory whiplash.

Nightwish - anything live

My Top 4 Moratorium You Blooming Endless Story

Next try "Take Me Higher" Live kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rKypjMyBqcDelKs.html

Have you checked out Maximum the Hormone yet? :D

you are cool!

Maybe you're not hearing a mix of genres or styles. Maybe you're hearing a sound unique to Band Maid.