You have spoken and we will listen. We will only do LIVE PERFORMANCES from now on! Thanks for watching guys!

Damn, should have done the live version. There's extended solos in it and more improv.

Thank you psychos……check out the Official Live Video in your free time. Longer solos, small bass solo, small drum drum solo…..they mix all generes. Punk, thrash, hard/metal, even a few classic rock feel on a few. Lots to go thru if you’re interested in the future…..digging the intro,Eric. Lol.

Every song. Doesn’t matter which one. Anything is awesome. Live performances are a must

Thanks from Japan 有難う💛。 Band-Maid is one of the best bands in our country, especially in live performance. We say "Japan is the country obsessed by Rock Music". The history is very long and the obsession started in 1966 when Beatles visited Japan and held 5 concerts at Budokan. Speaking of hard rock / heavy metal music, a number of bands started to come to Japan since as early as 1970s : Led Zeppelin / Grand Funk Railroad (1971), Deep Purple (1972), Queen (1975), Kiss (1977), Cheap Trick / Van Halen / Scorpions (1978), Judas Priest (1978/79) and so on. Now, any type of rock can be enjoyed here, especially by many all-female or women-fronted bands. They are daughters of American / European rock, for sure. (Many are grand-daughters in terms of age.) Uh-oh, we also say "Japan is the country obsessed by Jazz". It had started earlier than rock 😄

Thanks for your reaction. Band Maid transformed how I think about music. There are official concert videos for Freedom, Onset and Play which I think are good introductions to how they sound live (Domination as well). MVs like Dice, Blooming, Daydreaming and Rinne are very good compositions. They still develop and have made two full albums and some more releases after World Domination. Songs like Warning, No God and Black Hole are obvious recommendations. Have fun. :)

Great react, fellas. I discovered these ladies during COVID lockdown. They have become my favorite band of the last 30 years, and because of their consistent quality and diverse sound, maybe all-time. They're great in the studio, but phenomenal on stage. The live version of this song is a common entry point for many ppl, but this song is not in my top tier. I recommend: - Manners. Both MV and live are great, but the live 2fer with Black Hole is an amazing pairing. - Blooming. MV. Best composition. Incredible from the bridge-->out. - Play. Live. For me the quintessential Band Maid. - Freedom. Live. The song that sold me on the band. Simpler rock song with an amazing solo. - Influencer. MV. One of their newest songs. I cannot get the bass out of my head. But really you can just pick anything on their channel (or out of their entire discography). They're all great.

these girls are fantastic but are out of this world live and they are great at working a crowd a rare gift these days their Band Maid style is almost a thing in itself, from song to song people fight over what genre it is

What me and everyone else who knows this band is going to tell you is check out the official live version of this song. Yes they play and write their music and this song specifically has an extended solo section during the live performance. This is a great starting point for the Band Maid rabbit hole my guys, just sayin.

Whenever possible go LIVE with Band Maid - Domination, Freedom, Play, Onset (Instrumental), Real Existence, Manners/Blackhole are a good start but there are also brilliant MV's like Blooming, Bubble, Warning, Non Fiction Days, Dice, Daydreaming etc. You can't go wrong whatever you pick

Great reaction! Almost everyone will write that you should make an official LIVE version of this song. After that, there is no going back...

No the Maids dont " play " the Instruments, they DOMINATE them!✊

MISA (bassist) - Orange Kobato Miku (Rhythm Guitar) - EVH Tōno Kanami (Lead Guitar) - Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier

The live version is better but regardless it's cool seeing you check out some band maid

You need to react to the official live version of Domination. They notch it up to a whole another level. You will not be disappointed.

If you want to see them really playing, you need to check out the live version! It also has some extra as well. They are fantastic live. Soon to be in the US for sold out shows.

🐦 *Rykerroad* 🐦 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 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos. Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey 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)* At the end of your journey I hope you discover that *BAND-MAID* does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz. *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

Thank you for BAND-MAID's reaction from Japan. BAND-MAID is the band that brought back my love for music. I listen to music now like never before. I joined the fan club for the first time, and in January next year, I will participate in the first live performance in decades. All members are unique and attractive. Looking forward to the new song, it doesn't disappoint. I'm waiting for the information about the US tour from October 9th to be introduced on KZfaq by the fans. Let's have fun together.

Welcome to the fandom! You guys shoulda done the live version, tho. These girls are best rock band in the world right now! They got a great bassist, drummer & guitarist! The other guitarist/singer/founder & lead singer are pretty darned good too. I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Real Existence (live)

"This is not what I was expecting" is often heard from first time reactors. Great stuff guys. There are many fantastic all female rock/metal bands in Japan. Because we have relatively few of those in America it can be surprising at first...but the talent there is off the charts. You might enjoy their latest MV...Influencer....some interesting lyrics and even a little hip hop. Play live is insane. Great instrumentation and crowd interaction

Welcome to Band-Maid Po! In my opinion the greatest hard rock band in existence. Please, do yourself a big favour, check this song out live. ("Domination" official live version from their channel). It is 1000% better, longer and with added solo's. Live is where it's at with this band. They are extremely talented. They have been going 9 years with no line up changes. They don't stick to any one genre. Primarily a hard rock band you will hear punk, pop-punk, classic rock, metal, prog, blues, funk and jazz from these ladies - sometimes in one song. They can be really heavy and melt your face off or make old punks sob with a ballad. They do a mean line in acoustic songs too. Their US tour (sold out) is about to start in a few weeks. See you soon!

You can't fool us .Maidiacs know that the Barefoot Assassin, Mincho ,and the Pigeon are right handed. This is Band Maid's evil but just as talented twins. Over 100 more videos to go.

I’m definitely here for more BAND MAID 🔥 My faves are Blooming, THRILL, and Choose Me.

Band-Maid are their own genre. Like other people have said. Do the live version of this song to see that they're really playing. Try a couple of the older songs then try their latest "Influencer" to see where they are currently. Nice reaction. Thanks.

this band is a blast... ran across them on accident years ago and have been a fan ever since. check out some of their live stuff. Band Maid > Baby Metal !..!,

They are pure fire! In this song especially, the drummer is killing it! :D

Best F...king Rock Band on the Planet, Bar NONE. Best served LIVE :)

So glad these ladies have come to your attention. They are just jaw droppingly good live. So much talent. The girls pull from a wide range of rock genres with songs that are wonderfully nostalgic yet fresh and innovative. They can be surprising complex and often take multiple listens to appreciate all that is going on. I hope you continue on and are able to discover just how fabulous this band is.

Great reaction. Seriously, if you want the full BAND MAID effect, you really need to check out the live version of Domination. you won't regret it!

Oh guys, you need the live version. These girls absolutely crush live. Trust me, it will blow you away. These girls are mega talented

It’s always so fun to see The Gap in action on people’s brains and to remember back to when it first happened to me. 😂 Gentlemen, you have no idea - and you’ve waited too long as many of us did…congratulations on finally witnessing the best hard rock band on planet earth 🌍 today. You will not find a better band than our maids. Next, you need to see them live - “Domination” - official live video Then - if you’re sure your head won’t explode 🤯 - “Real Existence” - official live video - “No God” - official live video - many heads have blown on this one - “Manners / Black Hole” - official live video - another head blower Plus dozens of great music videos - “Dice” - official MV - “Warning” - official MV and they’re latest offerings - “ Unleash!!!!!” - official MV - “Influencer” - official MV They combine all genres and elements as good as anyone ever has - they are a genre unto themselves. Band-Maid Members (Simple Version) - [ ] Miku (ME-coo) - Rhythm Guitar, Second Vocals, Founder, Pigeon, Primary Lyricist, Chief Spokesperson, PO!! - [ ] Misa (ME-sah) - Bass, Barefoot Assassin - [ ] Akane (AH-kah-nay) - Drums, Gorilla - [ ] Kanami (Kah-NAM-e) - Lead Guitar, Princess, Primary Music Composer - [ ] Saiki (Psyche) - Vocals, The Ice Queen, Quality Control, secondary lyricist Welcome to the Pigeon Hole and rock on 🤘🏼 😂🎉🕊🎼🎸😎

Guys, I know it sounds exaggerated, but with these ladies, you hit the jackpot when it comes to hard rock music! :) For quite a few, they are at the top of the genre's food chain. Actually, you read more and more often, and I am also inclined to say it, that they have created their very own genre with their versatility, which they have impressively proven in the last 9 years time and time again. Just today, for example, they were part of a concert stream for the game 'Genshin Impact' in which they performed one of the original classic pieces beautifully and emotionally. The possibilities they have through their talent, which applies to each one of them, are almost limitless and from my point of view, they use it better than any other current band in this genre. By now they have far more than 100 songs in their catalog, of which one may be better than the other, but *not a single one* can be labeled 'bad'. The number of bands you can say that about is probably very manageable. :) If you're already convinced, wait until you see their live performances, because they are anything but a studio band, even if that's where the magic may happen. I'm even inclined to say that you should dedicate another video to this song, but to its live version you can also find on their channel. If you want to hear something different, I recommend 'Freedom (Official Live Video)'. You will understand what I mean, I promise!!! 😉🤘🏻 Greetings from Germany. _____________________ 「 _'Our rock never dies ever. Forever!'_ 」 --- *BAND-MAID* 'Manners' 🕊

Thanks for your reaction, guys! These Maids are one of the best rock bands, believe me! Any doubts they can play these instruments? Look at the official live video of this song, they are on fire: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html

My favourite rock band! Saw them at a live concert in Germany and it was really the best concert I've ever been to. Mixing on the album is really way too compressed. If you want to really check out their musicianship, check out their live videos. They sound sooooo much better live and also build in some instrumental solos that aren't part of the album recordings. This very song has a very cool live version if you wanna compare :)

Enough evidence on their KZfaq Channel with LIVE music that they INDEED play their instruments and at an ELITE level, let me tell you that :) Greetings from Germany

Band-Maid is awesome! They have been my favorite band (hands down) for years now and I"m always impressed. Thanks for the reaction... look forward to more.

welcome to Band Maid check out the official live of this song the mix is better. But you have not heard anything yet they have over 100 songs in there long time as a band since 2013 if you want to see them they are doing a full US tour but they might be sold out. if you want to check out more of them they just put out a new ep check out the video UNLEASH or INFLUENCIER and enjoy,

If you are interested in their gear it is currently as follows:- Misa (bass) endorsed by Black Cloud through Orange Miku (rhythm) endorsed by Zemaitis using an EVH 5150 Kanami (lead) endorsed by PRS with a Mesa Boogie triple rectifier Akane (drum) endorsed by Tama Saiki (vocals) prior to her vocal chord surgery she used Shure KSM8 Dualdyne, post surgery Sennheiser e935 I believe. Early on in their careers Misa used a Fender jazz and briefly a G&L, her Black Cloud basses are very similar in body style to her Fender except for an SG style bodied bass. Kanami played an Addictone modern series guitar and was endorsed by them for a while. Miku who didn't play guitar when the band formed was told to buy any guitar and she got a Rickenbacker basically because she thought it was pretty. As she learned to play I understand Kanami hated it's tone and lent her one of her Addictones, not sure how the Zemaitis hookup came about but they have done Miku proud even to the extent that she has her own signature Zemaitis "Flappy Pigeon". They also used variously Blackstar and Marshall amps early on. Akane started off with a Sonor kit I think. If I have any of this wrong I am sure someone will put me right.

Welcome to the Band Maid wormhole. Your universe has changed forever!

They’re legit, they have a lot of songs in their catalog that you can listen to, their live versions are ❤️ 🤘

Great reaction, Psychos! 🤣The Maids are the best, most complete band I have EVER experienced. No bull s**t, no exageration, no hyperbole. They're friggen' MAGIC! You'll see. You both picked up on A LOT in your first listen. Very impressive! You can react to ANYTHING by these five ladies (pssst, but go "live" next). Seriously. Just be warned. Put on a helmet (with a chin strap to prevent your jaw from smacking the floor), strap yourselves in, and be prepared to check-in to a 12 step program as the addiction is REAL! I, and I hazard to guess all my fellow Maidiacs welcome you and look forward to your journey down the pigeon hole (long story). It's an unbelievably astounding ride! 🕊

thank you , it has been a minute since I watched the MV for this, I usually watch the live performance (with bass , guitar and drum solos :P) yes 2 singers , the lead and the guitarist (the guitarist that sings is also the one that put the band together) that bass player is one of the best very versatile, the drummer is a beast and the lead guitar (non-singing) is out of this world at shredding Watch the LIVE performance of this now that you have reacted (you can react to that too if you want :P)

Going down the Japanese road, I would like to suggest a few: Hanabie - "We Love Sweets", Nemophila - "Dissention", or "Revive" or "Shimi" (a Maximum the Hormone cover!), Maximum the Hormone - "Hungry Pride", or "Yoshu Fukushu". Maximum the Hormone is a great one because the drummer, Nao is hugely influential to the drummers of the bands I listed, as well as Band Maid. Hell, Maximum the Hormone is influential to all of them. Period. You will not be disappointed.

I think I live for first reactions to this band :D They consistently blow everyone away. With them, you don't need to reverse or make the video transparent. YT is pure advertisement for them. Just use the videos from the official YT page, maybe pause occasionally and it should be fine. Some don't even do that much really. They usually put up their entire catalogue on YT, not just videos. Entertaining reaction. (the final volume is definitely low on this video, but not the regular recording)

Although we know that music is subjective and difficult to rank, we, Band-Maid fans sincerely believe that our band is the best in the world, simply because even when we grew up in the 70's and 80's in the era of the biggest bands, we don't know of any other better band that is exerted a similar musical influence on ours and made us love music again as in our youth. It's okay if we don't agree about the music, but what is objective is that this band is the best example of how a music band should look and function. The members have incredible chemistry on stage, but also in their private lives they are like sisters, even though they are completely different in character. The same can be said for the chemistry between the band and the fans, the mutual respect and love has been shown and proven countless times so there is nothing fake about that relationship. The biggest shakeup in the band's history happened when drummer Akane changed her costume and stopped wearing the tiny hat anymore. Even though it happened 4-5 years ago, many fans are still complaining about it. No one ever complained about the music and the biggest nightmare of the fans is that one of the members leaves the band for some reason. You shouldn't even joke about it. Thanks for the great reaction and for promoting our maids because today it's hard for rock bands even when they play phenomenal music to break through to a wider audience.

You caught onto the "quiet" sound too. I totally get that. When I saw you guys were doing the official video, I was still pumped because Bandmaid rocks, but the live version is SO much better. Not only are they cranked up to 11, in the middle during the solo, they all get their spot to shine and they rock out hard. It's really awesome. You guys have to watch it, even if off camera, but I'd totally love to see your reaction to it live. Especially with this version fresh in your head. Please consider. Use Bandmaid fans will watch for sure!

Live versions are a whole lot more fun to react to! Also I just wanted to let you know I watch many Band-Maid reactors and the only time they get in trouble with copyright is when they use videos that were on the Blu-ray or DVD that was sold with the album, I've never seen anyone get a copyright strike by using the publicly available videos on KZfaq.

Thanks! Since Eric is a hip-hop head, I recommend Band-Maid’s “Influencer”, which has a rap part. And I guarantee it’s also a great rock tune!

"I am so happy this is so good" said every Madiac, happiest day of my musical life was stumbling across this band 👍 Gents enjoy your Band Maid journey they are fcken phenomenal and don't let their gorgeousness fool ya, they can musically forearm smash you like champion cage fighters but yeah your heart will also melt a little bit, Viva the Maids peace and love Po 👍🎼🥁🎸🎤🍻

Live is where it's at with this band! There are several live songs from the Feb 14th, 2020, "Domination", "Play" and "Freedom" for examples! The ladies indeed play their own instruments and are some of the best players out now! World Domination through music is their goal! Since their Just Bring It album, they have had creative control and write almost all of their music from that time through to now! Keep going with Band-Maid and you will continue to be surprised and pleased! The Band-Maid faithful, which are called "Maidiac's", will say often and repeatedly that Band-Maid is their own genre, blending several styles into their music to get their sound! The road is long but worth it with Band-Maid!

Now.........please check out the live version!!! Enjoy your Band Maid journey!!! Also Play live, On Set live and Freedom live!!!

This lot can't be pigeonholed, BAND-MAID is its own genre, they take it all and weave it into something new that pleases both sight and sound, what more could one ask for in a band? doing it live? oh yeah they can do that too.....and better

Happy to see you guys doing a Band Maid reaction. Since you brought it up in your reaction, here's what is generally known about their instruments. Misa plays a variety of custom Black Cloud basses (she's using her 5 string Black Smoker in this video) with, as you noted, Orange amps. Miku (founder, backup vocals, lyrics, rhythm guitar) plays Zemaitis Guitars (her main is a custom line built for her called the Flappy Pigeon) and Kanami (lead guitar, composer) uses PRS guitars. Akane (drums) plays a kit of mainly Tama drums with Zildjian cymbals. I really look forward to watching another Band Maid reaction in the near future!

Don't worry yourself Eric, they are masterful musicians. If one of you is a metal head and the other a hip hop head, I wonder what you'd make of their latest release called Influencer...

Yes, they play their instruments. They are highly talented and very professional. They write, and produce their songs having complete control of their music. Their US tour starts this week at the Aftershock festival. Then they begin their 13 city tour. Formed in 2013 by Miku Kobato (red flower), major breakout was "Thrill" in 2015. Their "Live" MV's are better than the studio MV's. Suggestion: "Domination" Live followed by "Freedom" Live.

As others have said: you’ve started right with Band Maid, one of if not the best rock band I’ve heard in my 59 years. You should dive into the Japanese metal/rock rabbit hole, it’s deep-Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Lovebites, Bridear, Fate Gear, Hagane, Hanabie, Trident and many more, they play by their own rules disregarding tropes and genres and just making great music!

yes for some reason the official MV is way low on youtube.. check them out live while there studio stuff is amazing they are really a live band. even doing domination live you wont be disapointed

Glad I cam across you guys! I love watching first time reactors to these ladies. It reminds me of how I felt when I first found them! In my opinion, the live version of this is so much better. There is a great drum solo in it. Looking forward to more! And can't wait to see these ladies this month live!

They start their U.S. tour next week. Get your tickets if you're lucky to find one. Got my VIPs for Dallas and Houston. Enjoy more.

This band is legit one of the best on the planet. LOVE them! Live is better.

And Rock and Roll said: "You will love BAND-MAID above all things". BAND-MAID is a band out of the ordinary in every way. Miku Kobato the rhythm guitarist and co-vocalist is the creator of the band and the one who usually writes the lyrics of the songs, she is the main frontwoman of the band. The leader of BAND-MAID was the drummer, Akane Hirose, the goddess of tempo, by democratic election among all of them, but nowadays none of them is the leader of BAND-MAID. Saiki Atsumi, the lead vocalist concentrates on that, although when she takes the lead in the song she takes over the whole stage. Misa the bassist usually plays barefoot and although it seems that she is always a bit in the shadows her bass shines constantly throughout the song and Kanami Tono, the lead guitarist, is the personalization of the Magic, which at times is Black at times is White but always bewitches you, she is the composer of most of the songs of the Band. Their Rock does not conform to any genre or any established pattern, they own their own style, both visually and musically. You can call it The BAND-MAID Rules. If you have time to dig a little deeper you will never ever want to go back to the surface. "🤘🤘 B A N D M A I D H E A D ! ! ! 🤘🤘" Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Thank you reacting to Band-Maid. They're fantastic. I'll echo many others: do a live video. They're awesome live.

Thank you for reacting to Band Maid. To remove any doubts of them playing their instruments check out some of their live stuff. Truly an awesome group.

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid. Just pick any song, you can't go wrong. And yes they play their instruments. Just watch one of their live performances

Yes, they are playing their instruments. They are all crazy good musicians. Especially the drummer. They are much better live. They have alot of official live videos.

Love this song. Freedom Live version is what I would recommend next.

Welcome to Band Maid Music Factory. Band Maid is such a Phenomenal Band. Live Band Maid is Superb. Band Maid Instrumentals are Excellent Band Maids Acoustic Musicianship is Second to none. Let's just say Band Maid is Totally Phenomenal in Ever Aspect Imaginable. So Welcome to Maidacville

"I am so happy this is so good." Welcome to the pigeon hole, and the grass roots Band-Maid marketing machine.

No matter WHERE it comes from, GOOD music is GOOD music! 🤷‍♀️. THANKS CHRIS! 😏✌️❤️🔥🎶💝 OH and THANKS my psycho friends! 😁🥰🤣🤣

Fun Fact: Band-maid music was featured in Netflix movie Kate and HBO Peacemaker series.

Welcome to the Japanese rock and metal scene! If you keep going, you will get the ride of your life. It's a promise! The Orange amp belongs to Misa, the bass player. She is really skilled and listen carefully to what she plays in a song. You will love her. Regarding BAND-MAID, they are a live band. They even better there. They love being on stage and you can really see it.

yeah that mv is audio quite. There is a live version of this that is way better in quality and performance. They are on tour in the US this month!

you're in for a very pleasant music journey. they are their own genre.

Live, live, live, live ! ! !

One hundred percent real. One hundred percent awesome. Domination live is a must see. The newest is Influencer, to see how far they have evolved. Truly masters of their craft.

Congratulations on discovering the best band on planet Earth! 🎶🎸🥁🎸🎶🔥🙂

Now that you've seen the music video, you should see the LIVE version which will blow your mind. 😉

Thank you psychos for giving them a listen. Studio version always sound tad too compressed. That's why most fans prefer live version. They have so many dimensions, so versatile like you don't believe. They go slower and mellower or harder and faster, or more groovy, experimental. Drummer incorporates a little reggae-ish fills in heavy songs like this. It's not just the speed and heaviness. Your journey with the Maids will be an exciting one, guaranteed 👍

Watch them live...they are spectacular live!

Next songs (should all be LIVE): Play, Freedom, Don't you tell ME, Dice, Rinne, The non-fiction Days, Don't let me Down, Influencer, Moratorium, I Still Seek Revenge, Without Holding Back, Blooming, Puzzle, and many many more...

Next watch them live...songs Freedom, Play, Dice, Thrill, On Set, Real Existence, new songs Unleash, Influencer...(BandMaid USA tour October 2022) Another TOP all female Japanese Metal Bands LOVEBITES - songs live Set The World On Fire, Break The Wall, Holy War, The Hammer Of Wrath, Thunder Vengeance, MV/LIVE When Destinies Align, MV/LIVE Shadow Maker, (all songs in English and with crazy dual guitars solo's) NEMOPHILA - songs Revive, Dissension, Raitei, and live show at Whisky A GoGo Club Hollywood USA (all songs with dual 7string guitars solo's) HANABIE - songs We Love Sweets, NEET GAME.. ASTERISM - (female guitarist) songs InstruMetal Dawn, Rising Moon, Light In The Darkness, watch her solo's and 7string bass solo's... THEY BRING BACK ALL THE ROCK/METAL MUSIC OF 80' 90'

Band Maid "Turn Me On'" Live from Zepp Tokyo,2018...So good you might just get a tear in your eye !!

Great song, and a great reaction! Definitely check these ladies out on a live video when you come back for another one. Also, they're out across the US on tour this month if you decide you'd like to go in person.

You have just dipped your toe in the Band Maid pond. They do play, very well, extremely well in fact. And since their third album they have been writing and composing their own music. Check out more of their music, live show vids are the best, any of those are great (Domination Live, Play, Freedom and on and on). You will like them.

MISA! MISA! MISA! Ok...now do it LIVE!! Hardest Rock'n Maid Band in the World!! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

As a lot of others have said, you have to react to the live version of this song. Also, check out the live versions of Freedom, Onset, Manners/Black Hole. The MV are all good too, but especially Blooming and their newest video - influencer.

Yes, they are playing these instruments AND they write all their songs!

Damn, OK I'm into this.

Yes, they are really playing their instruments.

They are one of my most favorite Rock groups but you guys need to watch there live stage performances they are even better. It’s a whole lot better feeling they give

Amazing song to start the Band-Maid journey. They have so many good tracks

Can't wait to see you react to Thrill and some of their newer songs.

Thank you for great reaction. They are best rock band on the planet.

I'm glad Kyle mentioned the punk-rock type of vibe. To me, it's a very Sum41 awesome sound to me. Maybe it's just the feel of it to me, but there's something to their sound.

Welcome aboard, Eric & Kyle. You are embarking on (along with many others - 150 million YT views plus over 30 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 (124 songs with their new album “Unleash” dropping September 21, 2022), 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 later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - 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, 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 like Sense, Glory and Unleash (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbJykqiBuJqceHk.html) And many songs are represented with over 40 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 on February 14th “Domination” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8iphKZ705zWiZs.html  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y9eBoa56sbiZpWQ.html  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (Full concerts from the last two songs are on bandmaidprime.tokyo and DVD/BD/CD) And some of the better quality 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues:  Taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lcVhp8toyNrLfaM.html  And by JOSER8845 in LA: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9mHjdmdrK2og6c.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 an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 28 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, 30 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, 31 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, 31 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, 29 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 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  Got your tickets yet? BAND-MAID's 14 gig USA tour is all but SOLD OUT! HOWEVER, they just added two more venues in New Jersey Oct. 30 (4,000 seats), and Chicago, Nov. 1. And the "AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2022" in Sacramento, California on Sunday, October 9 may still have tickets. Check Ticketmaster and Band-Maid’s website quickly!

Trust me... I'm a guy on the internet you've never met (but I did subscribe 😀) - go watch the official live video of this song now. This is good, live is better × 10. Welcome to Band-Maid!

I will add a second and third vote for live versions as these ladies are much more energetic in their live shows. I truly feel that they feed off of the energy that they get back from the audience. Their music is a great blend of different styles and they are noted for their great choruses which have a great hook to them. Kanami is their lead guitarist and composer,; Miku is the leader of the band, plays rhythm guitar and backup vocals; Saiki is the lead vocalist and has great stage presence; Misa slaps and picks the bass with a vengeance; and Akane beats the hell out of the drums and shows a great flair. Each band member contributes to the great over all sound and tightness of each performance. First several times that I've heard this band over two years ago brought tears of joy to my eyes because they were so good.

Yea the live version is insane and is really where Band-Maid makes the biggest impact!! Band-Maid also did the theme song to the live action remake of Kite on Netflix & it rocks. They are also playing Aftershock this year. Along with the House Of Blues in Houston on Oct 22 I believe. Akane their drummer got to meet Jimmy Page who attended one of their concerts in Japan once. He said she is like the reincarnation of John Bonham lol. Miku has a guitar named the Flappy Pigeon. Which is a custom Zemaitis A24 MF FP that is beautiful and I want one lol. Their bassist Misa is known as the Barefoot assassin. As she is often playing Barefoot during live shows lol. 🤘🎸:b

Should have done the live version. MISA(bass) uses Orange, lead guitar uses Mesa, and rhythm guitar uses EVH.

This MV is strangely quiet, but it appears to be something to do with the upload rather than the track itself, which doesn't have the same problem on the CD. I'm not sure why so many seem amazed by women being able to play instruments well...maybe because there are so few all-female bands in the west. In Japan there are a ton of them, both at pro level, and in what seems to be an extensive club circuit.