All it takes is for anyone with a true music background to see the Maids just once. They immediately see the power and talent of this band. The Maids will be a worldwide phenomenon and one of the most popular bands ever.

I love this format of introducing various bands to fellow roadies , it's a refreshing change from the usual reactions

Choose Me is one of my all time favorite songs from the Maids, and the song that I started getting back into playing bass with. But as awesome as this song is, Kanami has come out and admitted that she can't write songs like this anymore...not because they are too hard to create, but because they are too EASY to do. lol

Band-Maid's recent sold out, 8,000 seat Garden Concert was incredible. They played 26 songs (nearly 3 hours) including From Now On, Puzzle and closed with Choose Me!! Thx, Joel!

The fact that he can see their stage presence from a music video is astounding. Should have shown them a live video. lol

Thanks for showing Bobby, Band-Maid. It's obvious he gets them and hopefully with all his connections, he can raise some more awareness for the girls.

I know that light in his eye throughout the whole song! And I'm sure I had the same one the first time I saw them. The "where were they during all this time? "light in the eye.

Yes, These girls are amazing. And he didn't even see them live. Looking forward to the Warning episode.

It's so awesome that you're getting others in the industry exposure to Band-Maid and The Warning.

It looks like if bobby had been a roadie for BAND-MAID, MISA wouldn't have put him in charge of refilling her hip flask. Kanami would've given him a cake tho :)

The lyrics are so cleverly done, they put in just enough English for you to be able to follow the rest of the lyrics.

Joel i think your "What does a roadie think of...." series is great. What would also be great is if Bobby & you could bring BAND-MAID to even more of the world.😁

Great reaction. I really appreciate that you are spreading the gospel of Band Maid to other industry connected folks. All it will take is a couple of renowned musicians jumping on the Band Maid wagon to really ignite the fire and get these ladies to the promised land. They deserve it! Cheers mate 👍

Great job continuing to spread the word about Band-Maid and all the other great bands from Japan. One person tells his friend and that one tells two others and slowly B-M takes over the world.

Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! If you both or just he continue this, I suggest these songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Warning (live) BTW - they're playing a few festivals and several 'solo' dates in May! Tickets are on sale now!

Best 1st BM reaction ever on your podcast ... he was really blown away by the ladies

Wow! Perfect reaction, that's what I did the first time and keep doing everytime I hear them!

He almost had me with his poker face. But the changes in thinking posture made me realize, something's clicking in his mind.

Thanks for your roadie shows roadie reactions. It's so important to us fans that they get acknowledgement from people within the industry. I am really enjoying this series.

Bandmaid really needs someone in the US to help them open up a US based online store. They could have merch stored/shipped from here and available from here because it is so hard to use their Japanese website/store. The other day I was thinking that I would love to have a Bandmaid workout shirt to wear to the gym and it would be really nice if one were easily available on line.

Yeah Joel! 😊 I hope you and your friend can find a way to promote Band-Maid to a big USA audience. This is indeed very interesting. I could actually be very wrong with my thoughts and guesses.

Great reaction! And I loved the little tease of The Warning at the end. Looking forward to seeing that one as well.

6:25 conclude it all thanks for helping these maids to conquer and dominate the world 🤘🖤🤍🕊

They will be coming back to the States to play some festivals. The dates are listed on their channel and website for those interested in seeing them live.

Hey Joel.. Really enjoying these reactions... Please do more..

Best hard rock band since the the early eighties...if not forever! They kick so many butts!

Band maid are awesome. Been following them for some time.

Nice reaction and it is really nice to see the music pros. Genius idea for a podcast. And it got me to buy your book. Band-Maid's 10th anniversary year is turning out pretty good. Band-Maid was in the US last October on tour, opened for GnR the week they got back to Japan. Then in January, their biggest venue ever at Tokyo Garden and with a new song written during the October US tour. Then back again at the beginning of February to open for The Last Rockstars in NYC and LA, and filmed a music video for the new song Memorable while in LA. Then back again this coming May for three festivals and several concerts and then back again in August (no announcements yet.). Live Nation seems to be coming through for them. I hope they are collecting their frequent flyer miles. Plus they are fitting in a Japanese tour in-between, finishing at an even bigger venue in Yokohama in November. Real bunch of slackers. 🙂 I am sure people have told you The Warning and Band-Maid finally met each other in person at Aftershock in Sacramento.

Hey Joel!! I am here again for Band-Maid, after seeing you introduce him to The Warning. I am, hopefully, see BOTH bands at "Welcome to Rockville" in May at Daytona Beach!! It is going to be EPIC seeing people's reactions to both bands for the first time!

The Netflix movie Kate had The Maids in a cameo perform this song.

I saw GnR open for Aerosmith in St. Louis ... Waaay Back in the day.

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

Well, you just made Bobby's day with a one-two punch of BAND-MAID and The Warning. Now I'm all kinds of curious about that phone call. Viva la BAND-MAID!

It's a blast watching you introduce your road fellas to these killer bands......Thanx

Next react with him on J-ROCK/METAL BANDS, LOVEBITES, NEMOPHILA, HANABIE, ASTERISM,

He’ll love them live

This is interesting. On the Band-Maid reddit page some of us were wondering how to describe the ladies to someone who had heard them before. We settled on: Think of Guns and Roses but with more talent and less attitude. About sums it up.

Good timing, Bobby can see them live soon at May during 10th anniversary tour. Did you show him any live peformance?

Seeing them in Nashville on May 21st. This song was featured in the Netflix movie Kate. Also in the Suicide Squad reboot. Great reaction guys. Band Maid forever. The warning are also awesome. 😊😎🤘

You might want to check out the video of Band-Maid meeting The Warning at Aftershock. It is short, but very cool.

Nice Segway into the warning!

The band's hard rock sound, which is contrary to the maid's appearance, has gained support from rock and metal fans around the world, and the total number of views on KZfaq exceeds 170 million. In 2022, the band performed at the music festival "AFTERSHOCK," and their U.S. tour, which drew over 20,000 people, was a huge success, with all venues SOLD OUT. Immediately after the U.S. tour, the band also performed in Japan with Guns N' Roses. In 2023, the band will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and will hold its 10th anniversary tour around the world, with tours in the U.S. in May and August, and appearances at major international festivals to be confirmed one after another.

Ha ha I think Bobby likes them - a lot

Next The Warning. Someone is in for another treat

Added thought, Don't think this gentleman would be ready for Miku!! LOL

あなたの素晴らしい反応と良い計画を本当にありがとう!

Man, that G&L is a monster. It wouldn't surprise me if she still uses it in the studio. Have you heard of Otoboke Beaver? Four ladies out of Kyoto thrash punkin' their way across the USA as we speak. Their Band Camp video on YT is great.

The LIVE version is even better!

this is the older stuff. the new songs are even better. you can see marked improvements with every song they release.

Actually band maids tight schedule didn't allow them to play the late set so they had gnr close for them

Why on Earth would two "tour" roadies NOT watch the Official live version of this song?

Welcome to the Maidiacs Bobby.

So, what plans does he have for Band-Maid. Seems like he's plotting something big for them that he wishes to discuss with you off-air. World Domination using Band-Maid's hand, yes?!

I wonder if you hear a bit of Aerosmith in Band-Maid. They have a lot of influences, but they can hit a grove the Aerosmith does.

In a way I am surprised that you chose a straight video instead of a live video.

What did he tell after the show!?🙂

You should have told him that Band Maid writes their songs and total control of that music. Would have preferred a live video. Plus you didn't say anything in. regard to their US touring last year and this year.

You should show him Ruido Rosa also. I'm not sure if you've heard them either. They're Mexican and one of MISA's favorite bands.

OK great to react with a friend first time him listening but I do have a problem talking about other bands while doing the living legends known as band maid reactions ( not so cool)