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[@Kevin6059]

I'm still basking in the glow of being there, and it was 40 days ago! I keep playing this show and it still makes my face hurt from grinning. They got a full hour up there and they didn't d@ck around. It was balls to the wall the whole time. And...they had played a midnight show the night before, literally 12 hours before this. I'm 65 so I thought I was past Lolla too - but not when these ladies are there. I don't care if I pass out, as long as it's after the maids!!

[@bradmenpes809]

The best progressive hard rock band on the planet. Truth.

[@greylocke100]

MISA's bass is a JB/PB hybrid custom made for her by Black Cloud a custom luthier in Japan. Her basses are built to her specifications and are called "Black Smokers". And Miku is playing her Zemaitis Signature Guitar the "Flappy Pigeon" While Kanami is playing a 35th anniversary PRS that has some custom mods. (custom hand wound pick ups, piezo trem bridge, coil splits instead of taps, in/out of phase pick up mod, treble bleed mod) (Miku's guitar has the treble bleed, custom wound pickups and piezo bridge as well)

[@waynebenedict5785]

Great information!

[@Bodneyblue]

Not forgetting ...Kanami used to play Addictone Guitars...and the company made a guitars in her honour..one in red and one in green!...Also Akane now has signature Wincent Drumsticks!.

[@powbobs]

@@Bodneyblue Addictone is a very high end Japanese guitar company, and I believe they still sell the Kanami sig model. Also, Black Cloud has a MISA sig model coming out soon.

[@Bodneyblue]

@@powbobs Haha..Yes..I know at least that much powbobs..hehe. Glad to hear they still sell the Kanami sig...Love to have one even though I don't play guitar..haha....Same for MISA's new sig coming out..Then again..I like the all black one..and the factory stressed yellow...Shame she's moved from Orange ..Think they gave a better sound than her new models...But I guess money talks..you take it.....Also some of us miss the sound of the Addictone..Would be great to hear Mincho play some of the modern tracks on it..See how it would sound.

[@topographic1973ify]

Best rock band on the planet. Because of health issues I haven't been able to see them in person but I can tell you they have grown incredibly over the lat five or six years I've been following them. They don't do a bad song, they don't give a bad performance and they're all friends and they truly care about their fans. I'm going to be 72 and had given up on rock pretty much but Band Maid has brought me back and I truly think they're the best actual rock band out there. Actually, they;re their own genre. There's no other group like them.

[@stevenclark7600]

yes me too ,im 62 and they have me hooked,best band out there and sound like no band i have ever heard,Band Maid is its own genre.

[@topographic1973ify]

@@stevenclark7600 I'm almost 72.😁

[@ロベルさん菜園]

I'm 75! LOL Robert-Gilles Martineau

[@topographic1973ify]

@@ロベルさん菜園 great to know some of us old fogeys still like to rock. 😁

[@ichichu]

It was reported that Band-Maid was by far and away the best rock band of Day 2 at the festival.

[@johnmatthew102]

I am here to report that Band-Maid was the best rock band of the whole damn festival. It's official. :)

[@Kevin6059]

Best band period - of the whole festival.

[@ichichu]

@@Kevin6059 I thought that would be the case. I was staying modest, since I wasn't there.🔥🔥🔥

[@keithvincent-ul2te]

100%@@Kevin6059

[@freewheeler2go]

Slowly but surely, I think the rest of the world is coming around to recognizing the talent these ladies have as musicians, songwriters, and performers! In my mind - they rival any band I have ever heard or seen in my 55 years!

[@waynebenedict5785]

Couldn't agree more! And my span of music is 68 years and these ladies are easily equals to any music I've heard, and more fun to watch live!

[@keithvincent-ul2te]

56 Best Band,handsdown.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

You think you're going there for the music; you think you're going there for the Maids; you think you're going there for the joy and excitement. But once you get to a Band-Maid concert, you realize... it's all about the love. 🎀💝🎀 Thx, Guys!

[@rinpenjyunsei]

Thank you for your wonderful post. Bandmaid is a world class rock band. Lead guitar, bass, and drums are top-class performers. Bokaru & Duet are also great. The most important thing is that they give their best effort on any stage and have fun themselves. In this video, when the lead guitar and bass battle, the vocalist's expression of joy and enjoyment is the best.

[@linel6797]

Band MAID sont les best of the best 😊 quelle musique géniale BRAVO 🎉

[@TherealSeriousMoonlight]

That was an epic serving from the Maids, I caught it on Hulu livestream. They played 13 songs in a one-hour set and the energy never let up. Thanks for the reaction!

[@surfingasongwave]

Yeah, they have a gimmick. Their gimmick is this: You think you're getting Japanese anime girls lip-syncing Jpop but instead you get a once-in-a-generation rock and roll band. Every one of them are not only skilled, they are musical. It's said the universal languages are mathmatics and music. You can understand human emotions through music and those emotions are the same everywhere. Saiki: "I hope you die out!" so Misa and Kanami slay us. Rolling Stone had a quip "... it was the bass solo-versus-guitar solo duels mid-song that got the biggest cheers. _This_ is what those guys in Guitar Center think their ridiculous riffing sounds like. Turns out it’s done best, and most effortlessly, by women in black-and-white maid dresses and frilly hair-pieces as they smile ear to ear. _-N.C."_ They played a set into the wee hours the night before, for Lollapalooza Aftershows, and then this less than 12 hours later. Akane and Misa are one of the best rhythm sections ever. You mentioned the tricky rhythm pattern at one point: I think Akane has this in common with Bonzo (bear with me), she'll take basic 4/4 measures but divide them up in a tricky way that leaves you with the impression it's something else, akin to "Black Dog." They both echo and advance the themes, but they don't overwhelm you, they still play melodically. By the way, a rare on-stage smile from Misa at 1:07. She's a bassist in the Entwistle vein ... pretty taciturn on stage.

[@Kevin6059]

Great comment 👍

[@E.M.D.R.]

My new favorite band. They are the most talented, professional and entertaining band I have seen or heard in 20 years! These ladies are all natural born rock and rollers!! The lead guitarist makes my hair stand on end! Hell, they all do! And then to throw in the name and clothes! I get the same vibe when I hear a Buddy Rich solo. These women play so heavy, so tight, so aggressive, so confident and they smile alot!❤

[@neilwoodley530]

Gentlemen, hello from England. Can you imagine captivating a crowd while singing in a language that they don't understand? These girls are f*****g EPIC!!!

[@K.H.D710]

They had one hour of play time at the Lollapalooza and pumped up the crowd with 13 songs!🤘😎🤘 "Don't You Tell Me" also had a nice guitar-bass duel in their Lollapalooza performance👍😉

[@howardbrown911]

I actually think we old guys appreciate these ladies more than the current generation since we have seen such great bands that have preceded them! Amzing talent and great energy and musicianship. I've been lucky to see them in person - very lucky!

[@creativitytalkin8057]

I would have to agree with you on the appreciation and how in the past they may have been overlooked by American audience. ITs not a "chick band?, it's a kick ass band, period!

[@paulread4886]

I know this may not sit well with some people, but this this the best power jamming live I have seen since I saw Led Zep in Sydney in 1975. Astounding vibe too. They opened Lolla at 1.45pm , after coming off stage at 1am the night before. The whole set is up on you tube, and is essential viewing. First band on and stole the day imo. So glad the US got to see this at last, on a festival level.

[@randylockey6017]

Dudes, I saw them in Atlanta back in May and in my 60 years it was the best live concert I have been to. These girls are phenomenal and so much personality on stage despite the language barrier. It is wonderful to hear solid bass, guitar and drums again. Hopefully they come back to the U.S. again soon.

[@hiawatha.g]

When they come back to the U.S,, go see them, even if you have to fly somewhere to do it. They are a mind-blowing live band, frankly life changing to see in person.

[@Greish-esquire]

We told you .... THE BEST! (in our opinions)🤣🤘

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Ooh i like your opinion. Mine's very similar to yours.🤗

[@Greish-esquire]

@@GaryHolloway-810 🤣

[@linel6797]

Quel bon HARD Rock, Misa et Kanami sont déchaînées et Akane suis le rythme bravo..que ça fait du bien d'entendre à nouveau du bon et excellent HARD Rock.. ça faisait longtemps..et joué par 5 sirènes Nippones très très belles.. j''adore 🎉

[@jaedo6180]

Look at the smiles on their faces. These ladies love what they are doing and love playing with each other! It's beautiful to watch. So frustrating to hear the bass or guitar solo but not see it!

[@brunobryant4846]

Akane and Misa are fcking mind blowing as a rythym section. Hey little known fact that when BM performed, bars across the ground had a big spike in drink sales - from all the groups that had to go on stage after them. BM may look gorgeous but they're as fierce as fck, take no prisoners, what a band 👍👍🍻🍻

[@brunobryant4846]

@rogerchance9074 Enjoying some Pilsners and Lagers with the Maids as we speak 😄 Kanpai Roger 🙏🍻🍻

[@_DriveTime]

I was there. Band-Maid played very early in the day when the crowds were much smaller, and there weren't any bars close to their stage. The media and social media coverage of this performance far outweighs the live audience in terms of exposure.

[@Kevin6059]

@@_DriveTime True. Most of the mindless masses hadn't arrived yet but toward the end they had a good crowd I think.

[@PurdyLeeSpackle]

World class all the way...this is absolutely top tier musicianship!

[@Puyax01]

Musicians reactions are the ones I look for, they can really appreciate their craft. You keep discovering them and spread the joy, we want them in a very deserved big venues all over. Subscribe to this and Band-Maid channels. Wait till you get to their instrumentals. Tip: If you do a 2ble header of and official MV and the live version views go up 😉

[@creativitytalkin8057]

Will do that and check it out. Thanks for the tip Puyax01! HORNS UP!

[@sugaanessena3143]

I like Saiki's smile after the last "I hate you"

[@atrandom2575]

We've been fortunate enough to see Band-Maid 3 times over the past year and I have to say that Saiki seems to do that exact smile every time I have seen her finish this song. Not entirely sure if it's apologetic, saying "No, I'm not saying I hate YOU." or joy that a song she worked on the lyrics for is getting such love or a mix of the two or what. Doesn't really matter: endearing is what it truly is. So guitars got mentioned. MISA generally plays Black Cloud and it's widely said in KZbin comments that she's got a promotional setup with them. As of a few minutes ago, Black Cloud's website doesn't have her listed on their "artists" page, for whatever that's worth. Miku does indeed play Zemaitis. There's a factory tour video of her here on KZbin and if you Google Zemaitis Flappy Pigeon you can find out more about her signature model that she was playing in this performance. Incidentally, the title screen of the Zemaitis factory tour includes Miku's name in Japanese and just looking closely at the first symbol goes a long ways towards explaining the origin of the pigeon stuff.

[@kennogawa6638]

The Maids played Lollapalooza as part of their 10th anniversary N.America tour.

[@Kozouakomachan9079]

Shes so amazing vocalist vocks really great bend and song. parfect scampering!!🎶⚡💖☝🏻🤘🏼👍💐🎉✨🌟

[@barrycounts490]

I've seen Band-Maid four times since last October =) Not counting their Lollopalooza Performance which was televised on HULU ! They just finished their US tour a few weeks ago ! Some other great performances by the Maids are "Real Existence" Official Live and "Play" Live =) Thanks Guys New Sub

[@nm725]

Thank you! Appreciate the sub

[@frankandre4385]

Fantastic reaction guys ! Sometimes you want to splash some cold water on your face to reconcile what you hear with what you see ! Miku wanted it that way when she formed the band... She calls it " The Gap " 🤯♥️

[@nm725]

Thank you!

[@killiansred1000]

Black Cloud made a guitar for Misa. The color she wanted was nicotine stain. She uses this particular bass often which you can tell by the wear on top of the body where she rests her arm.

[@MusicMike747]

MISA plays a Black Cloud brand “Smoker” bass. (Early years was a Fender Jazz) Nailed Miku’s Zemaitis. That’s her own signature “Flappy Pigeon.” You guys have to see them live, somehow, someway. I’m with you on not liking the huge crowd. I got lucky and saw them in a 700 capacity venue. It was the one of the most fun things I’ve ever done. Not just a concert, any thing in life. You’ve seen and heard two live performances so far. As a self-appointed Maid music guide, I really think you would appreciate how these musicians deliver an instrumental. “From Now On,” official music video. Great sound clarity and dynamic punch. And great close up views of the players. I’ll be notified when you upload 🤘🏽

[@kevinhardy8997]

Kinda blows my mind some bros can't look past the fact they are females, and listen to the skill. Far more talented than many bands.🕊️❄️🍌🥷🎸

[@billionairerehab4953]

One of the best lyrics is "Ten minutes of limp gymnastics"

[@BillHallisey]

These very petite Japanese women are an absolute powerhouse!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Pity about the camerawork but the Hate? Lead/bass conversation is an instant B-M live classic. That's just my opinion....but my opinion is right.😏

[@Greish-esquire]

So true Mr G :)

[@creativitytalkin8057]

Ths band kicks some serious ass! Phenominal musicians all around. Looking forward to more! Already have next weeks lined up! hahahaha. HORNS UP!

[@sugaanessena3143]

And when you're right, you're always right.

[@zolitoth2458]

De facto again!

[@MusicMike747]

Seeing your name before the comment is prima facie evidence of the validity of the opinion. That’s a fact 😊

[@starocean62]

That was most epic Saiki Salute I've ever seen mincho paying homage to her queen wow gotta love it

[@jkkansasband7056]

Nice reaction gentlemen. Although BAND-MAID is best Live don't miss their MV's. FROM NOW ON, WARNING, BLOOMING, MANNERS, DAYDREAMING. Peace. 1.79

[@daaaaaave]

For what it's worth, I think the Dice MV is also the best mix of Dice. Kanami's slide ins sound like a damn chainsaw.

[@EliseAutoXr]

Band-Maid Rocks! For the next one I would suggest the new Puzzle "live", Warning MV, newest No God "live" or Rinne MV (also some instrumentals like From Now On, Onset, Without Holding Back). Thanks for the reaction.

[@Space_Ranger]

Yep Misa is one of the best. She's not as flashy as some but she knows how to show off too. Her brilliance is, I think, how she works within a song. She doesn't do anything simple unless the song calls for it. The bass has always been a pillar of a band but she's like 20! Then you add the brilliance of the others and you have something truly special.

[@Puyax01]

This reaction is one my fav in a really long time

[@creativitytalkin8057]

Thank you for that! Nice to hea! BAND MAID is the real deal, man are they incredible!

[@nm725]

Yes thank you!

[@linel6797]

Enfin à nouveau du bon HARD Rock joué par 5 superbes Nippones de la tuerie 😊

[@sjnix7044]

This set kicked open doors we don't even know about yet. Pure speculation but I expect them getting more festivals and better slots next year. Maybe even a major opening slot on a major act tour. Europe is over due for a tour so them going to the EU and hitting some of the major festivals is a very real possibility. Download or Glastonbury make sense so we are just going to have to wait and see.

[@lurkmerchant]

SJ, I think that festival rounds is the vest way for them to gain new fans for the time being. Touring with a major band would be ideal, hope it happens.

[@tttrip]

Ah..those switchers and cameramen... Kanami is not rewarded

[@grahamreed8774]

Misa started out with a Fender Jazz bass. But since then uses signature basses by Black Cloud of which she has a few including a fender style, and SG style and a Fender style all black Black Smoker. The lead guitar- Kanami, is a PRS and the rhythm guitar- Mike is a signature Zamaitis. Akane uses Wincent 5B sticks. They did an hour set all of which was filmed.

[@JK-tz6kk]

There are hints that Band Maid will come out with some new stuff, i.e., full album, perhaps near Christmas or the New Year. They have already debut a new song titled, "Go Easy" at the Nagano show, Sep. 10, 2023, part of their final leg of their 10th anniversary Japan tour. There is usually a surprise announcement at the end of their big shows and Nov. 26, 2023 will be their 10th anniversary tour final. That will give you over 130 songs to do reactions. Down the Pigeon hole we go, Po! 🦍🍌

[@dannelson6980]

After seeing this clip on KZbin, I had high exceptions for the Anaheim show. Though I was worried about it being the last leg of US tour and last few dates had pretty brutal travel times. Kanami was exhausted by the end of the 22 tour. Maybe Saiki made her work out to build up her strength. They crushed it at the Anaheim show, the whole crowd was singing almost as loud as the band by the third song. Akane could hear the crowd singing over her drums.

[@billb.5183]

They definitely took Kanami's issues last year into account when they planned this year's tours. They split the US Tour into two separate trips this time with a few more short festival dates instead of jamming them all into one month. The Japanese shows in between were spaced out more and obviously there's less travel involved for them over there as well. I'm sure Kanami learned from last year and was a bit smarter with her diet and got the proper rest she needed this time around. 😀

[@stevekane4922]

Miku owns well over a dozen zemaitis. Mainly electric but also beautiful acoustics. She has put them on the map especially among female musicians in Asia.

[@me262a1]

You know they're the real deal when a song like "Dice" is the quite before the storm. LOL

[@stevenclark7600]

Best band out there,these ladies are the real deal,never been a band remotley like them,WOW.

[@dougellis8904]

One thing you can ever accuse Band-Maid of doing is "phoning in a performance". Everyone is in it for every second of the okyu-ji.

[@mechanicat23]

Misa’s bass was made by Black Cloud Guitars. I can’t remember the name of this one, but it’s something like, “Smoke Stained Wallpaper”, or something like that. Not kidding. Her black bass is called, “Black Smoker.” Miku’s Zamitas guitar is a MF-FP-22 (metal front Flappy Pigeon 22 fret). Only 50 of them were made. Her signature model.

[@Raiden-R]

A performance that ignites the American rock spirit❗️😡😡😡👍 from🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🤘

[@eaglez1901]

Misa plays Black Cloud basses. PS...didn't know Triple H had a reaction YT channel 😂

[@jefffromchicago6321]

I didn't want to go to LaLa either. I went to the aftershow at the Parkwest the night before. They were also at the House of Blues last November. Next event show is the Yokohama Arena Thanksgiving weekend. Book your flights. After 9 shows I can confirm that yellow bass (5 shows) hits like a charging rino. And it's relentless, pounding your head all night.

[@creativitytalkin8057]

Yeah crowds are too big for me these days. Man I have not seen a show at Park West in a long time! I would love to see this band live for sure! HORNS UP Jeff from Chicago!

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

I had a hard time at their age making my own bowl of cereal wholly Shit man. OUTSTANDING! I've been a musician for the last 55 years and I'm blown away!🤯 Well here we are again you Metal Heads another kick ass reaction by V. and Jason. If you would like to thank them check the links below. Thanks V. Thanks Jason Tunage Ambassador Jenks

[@nm725]

Thank you mr jenkins!

[@AmbassadorJenks7086]

Thanks!

[@Raiden-R]

They're an overwhelmingly cool band❗️😆😆😆👍❤ 最高！🇯🇵

[@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd]

Kanami needs to change her name to Sue-Nami - because she absolutely destroys everything…. Tsunami!

[@Space_Ranger]

Band-Maid made a Lollapaloza spotify play list. They did 13 songs at Lolla and then that night played again at Park West around midnight. I sadly missed both :(

[@glenkelley6799]

Other way around, the midnight show was the night before, then the afternoon show the next day :D - but still a slog with only 12 hours rest.

[@daviddumanski6725]

I'm a huge fan of Band Maid and I watched the full set which they killed it. You need to also check out Lovebites from Japan as well I have very hard deciding which band I like more 🤘

[@bertg2779]

Akane, happiest drummer ever.

[@Puyax01]

11:50 SPOT ON!!!!

[@gungaddin]

The band are peerless; this performance is spectacular; a reactor repeatedly pausing the bass/guitar duel to make pointless interjections is beyond frustrating. Let Band Maid speak! They are the talent on the screen!!

[@eatsmylifeYT]

This would have been a much better video if the floor director knew what he was doing. It gets confusing when you're hearing the bass killing it but you see the rhythm player on screen.

[@metaleyez1]

Great reaction! Do it more!! Thnx!!!

[@powbobs]

They got a one hour set.

[@blank557]

I love this outdoor performance, but the video crew need to be fired. Worse camera editing and angles ever. Missed a lot of Misa and Kanami solos during Dice because the cameras where pointed elsewhere. What the heck?

[@christopherrigby2151]

I love band maid to death and have 5 of their albums and saw them in DC last year. Saiki’s voice seems flat, though. The music is dialed in, but her voice is just a little off.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@SagaciousTwo]

Can you imagine being the next band?

[@creativitytalkin8057]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! I would just pack up.

[@marcoskazu_]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🎀🎀🎀🎀🎀🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@johnpaul4784]

You should try Lovebites for me it's the next level and it's also a band of 5 japanese females

[@ノブスギ]

このレベルのリアクションは止めてほしい切りすぎイライラする😡

[@Puyax01]

Wtf do you mean?

[@kan5372]

彼らはちゃんと曲を聴いているし、お気に入りのパートをリピートするのはむしろ好感が持てますけどね。 まあバンドメイドを推してくれているんだし肯定的に見てあげましょうよ。👍

[@ちゅんたろうBM]

彼の言うことも理解出来ます。少し映像を止め過ぎかなとも思います そこで止めちゃうかぁ〜！ってところで止めてる人が結構居ますよね。 しかし私もそうですが思いついた時に言わないと忘れてしまうんですよね〜😅 リアクションの上手い人は止めたら必ず少し映像を戻して再スタートさせますよね そうすれば細かい所も聞き逃すこともないし曲や演奏の流れも分かりやすいと思います。 BAND-MAIDのリアクションをして頂ける事に感謝しております。

[@ShikataGaNai100]

His Holiness TinyHat-san welcomes you to the Unseen World that leads to World Domination.

[@daveboehle6027]

Band maid...from now on