All female Japanese metal band Lovebites - I approve!

[@JimNewstead]

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[@gerardcote8391]

Whe. You do Band Maid do their early work first... do Non Fiction Days.

[@gerardcote8391]

Lots of Female Metal bands now. In the 1980s there was a group that got some success I'm the US called Show Ya. And no Female bands were successful since. In 2008 Aldious was formed and with zero label support and no interst in Female bands the formed their own label and released an EP. This sold out near over night earning rhem the #7 spot on the Indie chart... proving there was a market for Female Bsnds. Then he rush went on to sign Female bands.... so you got Band Maid and many more getting contracts. Lovebites was formed by ex Destrose drummer Haruna and Bassist Miho who were from an earlier band that had a bunch of hood songs but were in the between Show Ya and Aldious where Female bands were not successful. You gotto see the band that kicked this offf... Here's 2 Halloween videos from them... Aldious Sweet Temptation music video and their video for Lose Control. Vampires I. The first Psycho killer in the second.

[@gerardcote8391]

Let me recommend 2 more Lovebites songs... Scream for Me live Daughters of the Dawn And Swansong live with Chopin Intro Five of a Kind

[@evilvolts]

Stick with Lovebites for Metal and for Hard Rock Band Maid especially the song Hate? the Guitarist and Bassist (Nicknamed The Barefooted Assassin) Duel or duet however you call it ]:)

[@evilvolts]

They run in the heels on Raise Some Hell and We Are The United, M.D.O a few I can think of

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

Soldiers Stand Solitarily, the new live version is insane. You will not regret it.

[@phillipgross1887]

I concur SSS is insane

[@kgspollux6998]

@@phillipgross1887 Yes. 195 bpm of fascinating precision will trigger your emotion for sure . . .

[@grantnealon5101]

Must watch Jim.. However, you may never be the same again? Lol No turning back after SSS

[@risingmoon3387]

If you hear Soldier Stands Solitarily you'll know why the drummer, Haruna, is nicknamed "the little big engine".

[@shazariahl]

Yes. Sss, break the wall, frozen serenade for next time. Also, you should check out Shadowmaker, the song that started most of us on this journey

[@boyzyu]

Welcome to the realm of the Wolfpack (Lovebites fans from around the world) ! These amazing ladies play a seamless and innovative blend of speed-power/thrash/prog/neoclassical metal/heavy rock/power ballads which makes their sound unique and contemporary. As you have just witnessed, this band is phenomenal LIVE ! BTW, the recommendation for "Soldier Stands Solitarily" LIVE is spot on !

[@gordonbell8728]

YES YES YES!!!!! MORE LOVEBITES PLEASE!!!!! LOVEBITES, the BEST METAL BAND OUT THERE 2DAY!!!!! Soldier Stands Solitarily will blow you away!!!!! Enjoyed your reaction!!!!

[@enmigo1496]

congratulations, you have just discovered the best band on the planet ! 😀 metal + grace + elegance + beauty + sympathy + great musicians + great songs = LOVEBITES !!!

[@rudolfbecker4313]

may I introduce myself ? I'm the preacher 😆 THERE IS NO BEST IN MUSIC - it's all a question of personal taste 🤘

[@rainerzufall42]

@@rudolfbecker4313 Yes, but LOVEBITES are still the BEST!

[@kristiansavov6528]

Thanks for reacting to LOVEBITES - one of the best today's metal bands! Looooove our queens! Cheers🍻🐺🐺🐺🤘🤘🤘

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Thunder Vengeance lyrics & credits: Gods of vengeance Standing in the nightmare The peal of thunder broke me and more When losing my eye The days will pass before me A faded memory of what used to be Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Flames of despair burning My blood is boiling inside me Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Inner enraged demon is becoming me Here come days of revenge Until the day the light can reach into my blind eye Lost in the rage These scars are here to tell me that I’m still alive Into the blackness Don’t reveal weakness Hiding my curses, pay off an old grudge Forgotten feelings, other than resentment Don’t even mind giving others pain Damn the redemption (Do it) Drowning confusion (Do it) Doom filled with righteous indignation Where’s my salvation？ Damn the redemption (Do it) Drowning confusion (Do it) Does my life have meaning？ Am I a speck of dust？ I’ve got blood on my hands I want to claw and tear you, rip apart your name Die in the sands Your sins will never be erased or washed away SOLO: midori / haruna Beaten down but the hatred’s growing Rotten pain that is never healing Only I can end my suffering I won’t kneel down because of yesterday Gods of vengeance Standing in the nightmare The peal of thunder broke me and more When losing my eye The days will pass before me A faded memory of what used to be Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Flames of despair burning My blood is boiling inside me Death by oblivion (Do it) Deadly criterion (Do it) Inner enraged demon is becoming me Here come days of revenge Until the day the light can reach into my blind eye Lost in the rage These scars are here to tell me that I’m still alive Blood on my hands I want to claw and tear you, rip apart your name Die in the sands Your sins will never be erased or washed away SOLO: miyako ----- lyrics: miho music: miho & Mao arrangement: Mao & LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020 ---

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

Welcome to the Lovebites wolfpack. They blew my mind as well when I first discovered them in early 2021. As a huge Iron Maiden fan I instantly fell in love, and eventually these ladies surpassed them as my favorite band. Phenomenal. YES!!! Absolutely do Soldier Stands Solidarily - the speed and power of this song is mind blowing. They have a new bass player now and she is in SSS.

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Holy War lyrics & credits: Look at those black clouds, it’s going to rain blood People live in fear, covered in mud Singing oh Gloria to change the prophecy We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for sisters There is a thousand, a thousand of evils Hush, do not wake up Satan’s devils Singing Hallelujah to save our majesty We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for brothers Shining blade and burning heart Into the Gates of Hell we march Immortal soul, let there be light Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun We are one for all and all for one forevermore SOLO: midori Kingdom of Heaven, never shall we fall Reincarnation, wait for your call Singing oh, Gloria to change the prophecy We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for sisters Morning star and dying moon Into the Gates of Hell we march Mighty soul, let there be hope Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun Stand up in the name of the God of heavy metal What do we live for？What do we fight for, tonight？ But the world is beautiful, worth fighting for Only have one thing on our mind Facing the fate, holy war SOLO: miyako / midori / both Singing Hallelujah to save our majesty We are the metal warriors Fighting the darkness for brothers Shining blade and burning heart Into the Gates of Hell we march Immortal soul, let there be light Into the Eye of Heaven Eagles at a holy war Fly higher than the sun We are one for all and all for one forevermore What do we live for？What do we fight for, tonight？ But the world is beautiful, worth fighting for Only have one thing on our mind Facing the fate, holy war ----- lyrics: LOVEBITES music: Mao arrangement: LOVEBITES (miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami) album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020 -----

[@whirled_peace]

LOVEBITES - Set The World On Fire lyrics & credits: The blue moon colors the blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and a fearless smile Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell Distorted madness is sneering Incompetent, cowardly fools A pitiful and painful punishment It’s you who will be sacrificed ON FIRE Dressed in an armor of steel ON FIRE If I’m burned again and again I’ll rise up from the Gates of Hell SOLO: midori / miyako / both The blue moon colors blaze Stabbing myself with the thunder The predetermined imitation An emotionless and fearless smile SOLO: miyako Flowing blood and crimson blade Devastated resolution Heat haze is waving far away Who’s going to be sacrificed？ ON FIRE Just like a falling flower ON FIRE Until this body rots away Burning down to the Gates of Hell ----- lyrics: asami music: miyako arrangement: LOVEBITES [miho, haruna, midori, miyako, asami] album: Electric Pentagram 01/29/2020 -----

[@stevecastiglione8901]

everyone of those bands you listed are worth diving into - the music scene in Japan is incredible...

[@kielanuar213]

Lovebites is amazing, best metal band in 3 decades. Super talented musicians and singer that are dedicated to play metal in various genres like heavy, thrash, power/speed, prog, neo-classical, hard/pop rock, power ballad, etc. The best guitar duo Midori (crazy Shredder) & Miyako (The Golden Touch) aka M&M that love to play harmonized/duet shred. Powerful operatic melodic voice by tiny 4'10" Asami. Crazy beast fast drumming by a tiny 4'9" Haruna-The Little Big Engine (founder). Power bassist Miho - The Natural Head Banger (former band member/founder). Now, since 2023 new young bassist, Fami-The Shining Fingers (21yo). Super talented bassist and own KZbin channel (600k+ subs) for playing slap bass. So many things to say about them. Dig more to confirm it. Great reaction anyway 👍🤘

[@FrankE.Stoner1969]

Congratulations, you have unlocked Lovebites, you will never get rid of them again 🫡😉😁 Soldiers Stand Solitarily is a real blast. The bands you just called up are all great, different styles, all have their place and are outstanding in their field

[@SaulTyre]

Glad you found these extremely talented metal princesses, over 60 songs and not a bad one among them, enjoy the ride, subscribed. I saw them at Roadmenders Northampton when support for Dragonforce in 2019, never heard of them before then, blew me and my mates away, saw them again at The Garage Islington London last July, they were absolutely incredible. Even in such close proximity to the fans(it only holds 600 max) they were humble, charming and joked along with us, they absolutely delightful🤘

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

SSS is a " must listen " it will blow your head off ! . BTW - not bad for 2 guitarists who didn't START playing guitar until they were 19 years old - and Miyako the dark haired one is self taught in addition to composing the vast majority of the band's music . Don't know if you noticed but there was a grand piano on stage ( Miyako's a concert level classically trained pianist who plays guitar - she actually gave two piano recitals in Tokyo yesterday of a mixture of classical and Metal piano pieces which she adapts ) . All the bands on your list are definitely worth a listen - you'll be shocked and wonder how you've never heard of them before 🤣

[@garysmith1291]

Like you jim never heard of them .But WOW Really enjoyed em .So good

[@rodhamm8484]

You are in for the best music you ever heard, this is only a sample of their body of work. 👍

[@gitterich]

🤘🤘

[@ericlenouy8756]

Yes, they came to Europe this year. I discovered them at HellFest OpenAir in june, not expecting anything from 5 japanese girls in princess dresses and heels... Wow, how wrong I was... They absolutely kicked my a$$, and I could not stop smiling during the whole performance, totally blown away by the dexterity, the melodies, the energy... I'm a fan now, and I can't wait to see them live again !! Miho, the bassist and co-founder that you saw in the 3 songs you listenened to left the band and has been replaced by Fami, a young fantastic player, and you'll also see that the piano on the right is not only for show... Miyako, the dark haired guitar player is a stunning player, yes, but not only on guitar, be prepared ;-)

[@josthobic9860]

I went to Milano to listen to them! Small club and the sound was not really that great! But it was fun, fun and finally listented to them and seen them live on stage! Cant wait for another EU tour!

[@ulfheroldjensen]

Your list is exquisite, Jim. Every each of those names are properly good music with and extreme high level of musicianship. Keep it up with LOVEBITES but throw in one of those every now and then and your horizon will widen considerably seeing what can be done in the metal realm. These bands are worth it And htey like what they are doing, it shows!

[@garykeeling2275]

Should he listen to Soldier Stands Solitarily, folks? YES! 1000x YESSS! Not only is it one of their most brilliant compositions (not to mention major Iron Maiden "Paschendale" vibes in the beginning), but it showcases their new bassist 22-year-old phenom Fami! Also a major YES to all of the bands you listed at the end of your video, especially Hanabie, Nemophila, Aldious, Bridear, Fate Gear and Gacharic Spin (and their offshoot Doll$boxx), as well as Band-Maid, which you mentioned at the beginning. Also Destrose, though they are now defunct, will give you a glimpse into how LOVEBITES (as well as Mary's Blood, Fate Gear and some of the others) got their start, as original bassist Miho and drummer Haruna, the founders of LOVEBITES, were originally members of Destrose. Other former members of Destrose include Saki from Nemophila/Mary's Blood, and Captain Mina from Fate Gear.

[@jimofthenorth8090]

Hot damn! They seriously rock. Crisp as anything live. Heavy as steel. Can instantly hear all the influences and I fucking love it. These women are going straight on my watch list.

[@rodhamm8484]

Welcome to the wolfpack. These ladies will continue to amaze you! 🐺🤘

[@1970Phoenix]

And they literally don't have a bad song in their ~60 song catalogue of originals. I don't know of any other band that doesn't have at least a few "filler" songs in their catalogue.

[@SteveTrockroll]

All these ladies are super talented and they play with class and total precision. Saw them live twice in London in the summer, they also played Hellfest on the same day and stage as Metallica. Some people say Midori and Miyako are the best guitar duo playing metal in the world today, so who I’m I to argue? Also check out ‘Swansong with the Chopin Intro’ to see just how talented Miyako can play on a grand piano - amazing!

[@1970Phoenix]

I think you can a pretty good argument that they are the most talented guitar duo in the history of heavy metal.

[@Celion27200]

Oh My god !!! 3 songs from my favorite metal band. i jump in . and i enjoyed each second of this reaction video. I vote for more Lovebites. witch ones ???? well any of them. there is no bad song in Lovebites catalog. there is some you'll like more than others but none you'll not like. If i can choose one ... i'll choose a very rarely reacted because no MV or Live. just audio on KZbin. it is "Dystopia Symphony". This song is a masterpiece ( but Lovebites is a masterpiece factory ) about the anger and sadness of Beethoven when he is becoming deaf. of course you'll find some extract from Beethoven Sonatas in it.

[@allenhuling598]

It's been a while.....so glad you finally found Lovebites!! 'Proper metal,' 'fantastic band,' however you want to word it, they are awesome at what they do and I love them!! Yes they proudly wear all their influences on their sleeves and represent well, but going beyond those confines and really creating a style of their own! Thrash, neo-classica,l speed, and power metal are probably their mainstays but I also love when the do ballads-gone-prog! All fantastic, enjoy the journey!!🤘

[@scifimonkey3]

Jim, you only just found them?? Boy are you in for a treat….These ladies brought back the love I had for metal back in the days of Judas Priest and Iron maiden. Top Top band and gets my vote for an extended run on the channel. Plenty of other great tracks and some surprises in store for you. The singer and guitarists take the initial attention but over time it is the drummer who has impressed me the most she is a machine!!! To broaden your view check out ‘Edge of the World’, ‘Frozen serenade’ and ‘Swan song (with the Chopin intro). A full album listen to their latest album ‘Judgement Day’ would be worth slotting into the running order if you can find a vinyl copy.

[@phillipgross1887]

I concur

[@kgspollux6998]

So true ! LOVEBITES has a broad range of top notch artistic abilities. Enjoy their musical bandwidth - each song will surprise you again and again . . .

[@kevinbowland4686]

I've been listening to metal since the 70's, they are the most talented band I've heard ever. All are elie in their musicianship. Their 2 guitarists (Midori & Miyako) can play (or outplay) with any of the big boys. They get more impressive as you dive deeper.

[@phillipgross1887]

welcome to LOVEBITES, they play heavy metal and they play it damn good, these Ladies are friggin amazing, pick a song, any song as there are no bad songs, great music, great lyrics, videos are great but LIVE is even batter, so come down the rabbit hole that is LOVEBITES, it's a great journey, Luv these Ladies

[@taihavard]

Triple LOVEBITES reaction?! Lets go!

[@PaulEMoz]

They did a European tour earlier this year (as part of a World Tour including Japan and USA), with solo dates and festivals, including two dates in London. They were brilliantly received everywhere they went.

[@klasgadd1895]

Properly Good Metal! Thats high praise so, welcome to our Ladies and keep em' coming and so will we.

[@Ragnar-7034]

I don’t comment much, but felt this video deserved a comment AND a like!

[@ljupcotanushoski2154]

3 in 1, nice. Great reaction, thank you. And Yes, yes, yes.... we want more, they have 65+ songs. Chose whatever you like.

[@susanfitzsimons2384]

Proper Metal....that is an understatement. They mix many classic metal influences, often within the same song and also blend classic music into their offerings. LIVE this band is an experience and they never disappoint while they often surprise. Welcome to the Wolfpack (fanbase), anything LIVE from this band is exceptional, BTW Soldier is a song that will blow you away. Insane talent at every instrument and Asami/vocals will grow on you as you get used to her accent.

[@declanodonohoe9589]

They played a tour of the UK and Europe in June/July with the crowd varying from 300 people in the NewCross Inn in London to playing to a 40,000 crowd at Hellfest metal festival in France. Im hoping they will be back in London next year playing somewhere a bit bigger !

[@bernardbulwer3158]

LOVEBITES is a five-member all-female, Japanese heavy metal band with deep musicianship (plus classical music/piano background). They transcend gender, genre, and geography, with some 65 songs in their discography. They won Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award for Best New Band (2018), toured with Dragonforce (2019), first female Japanese band to perform at Wacken Open Air (Germany) and others in Europe, and are unusual among Japanese bands in choosing to sing in English plus good lyrics (a daunting task for native Japanese speakers).They play a variety of heavy metal styles and are heavily influenced by NWBHM, especially Iron Maiden and the "big four" thrash metal bands. Their live performances are best: Their 4th STUDIO ALBUM, 2023 (Judgement Day is highly acclaimed (wiki): Judgement Day (music video) from their latest album, 2023 (power-thrash-symphonic metal): kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2TYeJ2mYrVqeqs We Are the Resurrection (live, anthem): kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqXWc2Sej9CnsKs Stand and Deliver (music video) kzbin.info/www/bejne/anrQeHRtmLWsqNU Soldier Stands Solitarily (thrash-speed - audio) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJavZ3l-hpVkjJYsi=g4Gif3cPVwUpnDzR Wicked Witch (audio): kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPbi3hqf5lji9ksi=2lMMfTSzJ3fFdOrW SHOW OPENERS: Thunder Vengeance (thrash - show opener): kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4ioaIOneNV6n5Y ; The Hammer of Wrath: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnnViIWKZa-Yl8U. However, this This is their first song from their very first album, 2017, but also the first with their new bassist. The previous live version of this song (with previous founding basis Miho) Awakening/The Hammer of Wrath is equally superb: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paWti4OLeNysha8si=s3d-Rsn9dC4BNB0a RANGE OF METAL GENRES: Break the Wall (thrash): kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HGYYuBZdGBo7c Set The World on Fire (thrash metal): kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2rdpHtsnqySbMU Nameless Warrior (live, power-symphonic): kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2Vaqeff6iVhK8 Glory To The World (power-symphonic-thrash music video): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6itpXdojaqLfpYsi=Wc3M-OLP2KHimRk6 Holy War (power, speed, thrash - Live): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJikqaN7paqWpNEsi=krKE3wEmj5--HIxw When Destinies Align (power metal with insane solos), this is live kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2WbgKp9mLlmeNE, the music video is also worth watching. Shadowmaker (thrash/symphonic with insane solos): kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ6kfIWffJ1sh8U Dystopia Symphony (power-symphonic-thrash - Audio): kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5zMg3qcrJpqaLcsi=cA45XQD4SySd508U Edge of the World (ballad :with Gary Moore inspired solo): kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk Epilogue (ending with flashes of Hotel California/Jimi Hendricks): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rRn4t6m6qhpLs TWO UNIQUE MASTERPIECE PERFORMANCES: The two songs below represent two exceptional performances that perhaps no other band can perform live: Swan Song (with Chopin classical piano intro) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpSwh6eoq9V9ps0 ; Frozen Serenade: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5aboYSMqpKFhJo CLASSICAL PIANO EP covers/arrangements of Heavy Metal Songs: Interestingly, one of their lead guitarist (Miyako) just released a classical piano EP that covers Metallica (Battery), Gary Moore (The Loner), Yngwie Malmsteen (Far Beyond The Sun), Helloween (Eagle Fly Free), and Deep Purple (Burn)

[@rodhamm8484]

You have discovered the best band in the world right now, these amazing ladies are incredible, please check out their other 60 songs, you will enjoy the heck out of them all! 🤘🐺🤘

[@rudolfbecker4313]

may I introduce myself ? I'm the preacher 😆 THERE IS NO BEST IN MUSIC - it's all a question of personal taste 🤘

[@dregeye]

Thanks for sharing your LOVEBITES "Awakening" ! 65 songs, each different, all excellent, themes of self-empowerment & personal-responsibility. Although these 3 songs are excellent examples they are very eclectic overall. "Soldier Stands Solitarily": kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWHciJypnrd1q68 is certainly a worthy followup. To explore some of their variety I have left some links below the introductions. Haruna "little BIG Engine" drums 🧡 (4'9"; 1.45m) Asami "The One & Only Voice" vocals/piano ❤ (4'10"; 1.47m) Midori "Crazy Shredder" guitar 💚 (4'11"; 1.5m) Miyako "The Golden Touch" guitar/piano 💙 (5'2"; 1.58m) Fami - "Shining Fingers" bass 💗 (5'2"; 1.58m) begin 08/2022 all studio & LIVE performances 2016 - 2021: Miho "Natural Born Head-Banger" bass 💜 (5'1"; 1.55m) nicknames chosen by the band themselves (rock>piano/acoustic/ballet>Metal)"A Frozen Serenade" [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXbNf2qads1npc0 (slow/heavy/sassy)"Dancing With The Devil" 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHIqn6vfdB0eNU ("twin-solo" extravaganza)"Nameless Warrior" [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIrVp6iDaseXqZY (piano/ballad>prog)"Edge Of The World" 2020 [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4vNqYCgd9Sjbdk (heavy>most serene>heavy)"Break The Wall" 2020: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4HGYYuBZdGBo7c ('80s synth rock & humor)"Spellbound" 2021: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mprdmZ1sfJ11gsU (power-ballad):"Epilogue" 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHqke4x4qtp-fa8 (my anthem for life!)"Bravehearted" LIVE 2019: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5KupYWDnriZg6s ^ written by "little BIG Engine" drummer Haruna (embedded lyrics) ^ (LIVE segued trio)"The Apocalypse>M.D.O.>Don't Bite The Dust": kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqWlfWOHbJlnrqM all above links are from LIVE videos from their Blu-rays (they have 8) "Soul Defender" lyric-MV 2024: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2qomeVpb52fbc ('prog' audio/mood-visuals)"Paranoia>Dystopia Symphony" [cc]: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6aTf6qfeJZrr5I ^ written, recorded & released during c0v!d era accompanied by "Glory To The World" MV [cc] lyrics: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6itpXdojaqLfpY 🐺 dreg👁

[@alastairmcintyre4752]

Now you've done it ! 🤣 This could be the deepest and most rewarding Rabbit Hole you've ever been down ! Lovebites are by a country mile the best Metal band currently playing on the planet ( and I say that as someone who has been listening to Metal for over 50 years ) . Their musicality , skill , composition and versatility will , when you delve deeper , take your breath away - whatever you thought about Metal in the past prepare to be surprised now - these ladies have everything in abundance . BTW - they do tour Europe and played Hellfest ( again ) this year . ENJOY !

[@gordonnottsfinest180]

I saw them in London in July and they are everything you want in a band, absolutely fire. Soldier Stands Solitarily will blow your mind. It's 195bpm of pure metal talent. 🤘🎤🥁🎸🎹🐺🇬🇧

[@grantnealon5101]

Welcome to the party Jim.. Over 60 songs to go.. If you dare? SSS is a great next song, but you need to do the E songs. 3 masterpieces. I'm sure someone will post the links.. must watch, as are all of their songs, I haven't heard a bad one yet.. Best wishes from across the channel 👍🤘🇨🇵

[@CrumblexEloi]

Lovebites "WAR TRILOGY": Apocalypse - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV7Rf5WZn5eSf6c , Under the Red Sky - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXi1pZiAfbiqndk , Above The Black Sea - kzbin.info/www/bejne/apvIY5dueLdkgtk

[@georgethwaites9739]

I seen them in London on July 1st at The Garage in Islington. Best £25.00 I’ve ever spent. They were awesome.

[@fab1901]

Welcome!🎉 Thank you for your reaction to LOVEBITES.😃 Very nice analysis and impression.👍👍👍👍👍🤗 Thank you for your continued support of LOVEBITES.🙏 ❤️LOVEBITES❤️ has about 65songs.🎁💝 They are very humble towards their fans. So they practice really hard for their live concerts so they can give a good performance to their fans. 👑🎤Asami-san👑 said at the concert "Our songs are complete at the concert!" If we try to think or analyze them, their band, their songs, or the BPM of their music based on the public's previous concept of metal bands, we are limited in our understanding. This heavy metal band continues to evolve. LOVEBITES was formed in 2016 by Miho(Ba) and Haruna(Dr), members of the band "DESTROSE", which went on hiatus in 2015. The girls made their major label debut in 2017 (March 24) with "THE LOVEBITES EP". On 11 June 2018, LOVEBITES won '🏆BEST NEW BAND' at the Metal Hammer Golden Gods 2018 awards organised by the British metal magazine METAL HAMMER. On 4 August, LOVEBITES performed on the W.E.T stage at WACKEN OPEN AIR 2018, one of the world's largest annual metal festivals in Germany, with the 10,000 capacity venue almost full. "Bloodstack open air 2018(Aug. 10)" also participated. On August 20,2018, LOVEBITES announced that it has partnered with X-ray Touring, one of the largest players in the UK booking agent industry. LOVEBITES toured the Netherlands, Germany, France and UK from November 13-21, 2018. Asami (Vo) of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm "Download Japan 2019(March 21)", singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's 'Love Bites', which gave the band their name. LOVEBITES performed as a support band for "Arch Enemy's China tour at the Shanghai show on March 23 and the Beijing show on March 24, 2019". LOVEBITES participated in "dowload Festival 2019(June 15)". And Asami of LOVEBITES appeared as a guest on stage at Halestorm Download Festival UK 2019, singing alongside "Lzzy" Hale on Halestorm's "Love Bites" again after Japan. LOVEBITES join DragonForce on UK tour 2019(Nov. 2-14). On 2 December 2019, LOVEBITES was the support act for the Tokyo leg of Halestorm's Japan tour. On January 10, 2020, a headline show was held at the venue "The Colosseum™" in the resort hotel Hard Rock Hotel Singapore Resorts World™ Sentosa. Asami(Vo) Miyako(G - Key ‐ Piano Black hair) Midori(G) Haruna(Dr) Miho(Ba) First Bassist New bassist from ⚖️'JUDGEMENT DAY' songs. Fami。(Ba) New Bassist The bassist who played this live was Miho. On 17 August 2021, LOVEBITES took an extended break after the departure of their leader, bassist Miho. The remaining girls organised an audition for a new bassist from around the world and recruited a new bassist called Fami(Ba). Fami is a five-string bassist who can dance, sing and play and has 695,000 KZbin subscribers. You will be amazed by new bassist Fami's slapping and fast finger picking. If you watch her KZbin channel 'Alien Alien', which she uploaded 4 years ago at the age of 17 and has been viewed 11,420,000 times, you will be amazed by her world class slap skills. KZbin channel "Fami。 "[alien alien Bass cover]" kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5C4oq2qrL50hbc Fami signed a contact for the "Bacchus Handmade Series signature headless bass WOODLINE5AC-HL Fami" at the age of 19. Fami is currently 22 years old. LOVEBITES, with new bassist "Fami", finally released their fourth original album ⚖️"JUDGEMENT DAY" on February 22, 2023. LOVEBITES played a revival concert in March 2023. ＜WE ARE THE RESURRECTION＞ [ EX THEATER ROPPONGI TOKYO ] March 11, 2023 [ EX THEATER ROPPONGI TOKYO ] March 12, 2023 ＜Judgement Day Tour 2023＞ in Japan [ Fukuoka DRUM LOGOS ] August 26 [ Sendai Rensa ] September 2 [ Sapporo PENNY LANE 24 ] September 9 [ Osaka Namba Hatch ] September 15 [ Nagoya DIAMOND HALL ] September 16 [ Tokyo Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Auditorium ] September 24 ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - UK&EU 2024＞ [New Cross Inn, London, UK] June 14, 2024 - London, UK [Zik Zak, Ittre, BELGIUM] June 15, 2024 - Itre, Belgium [Club Vaudeville, Lindau, GERMANY] June 18,2024 - Lindau, Germany [Legend Club, ITALY] June 19, 2024 - Milan, Italy [Rock Imperium Festival, SPAIN] June 22, 2024 - Spain [La Maroquinerie, Paris, FRANCE] June 25, 2024 - Paris, France [Hellfest, FRANCE] LOVEBITES will appear on the main stage on June 28, 2024. [Resurrection Fest, SPAIN] June 29, 2024 - Spain [The Garage, London] July 1, 2024 UK [Rockilde Festival, DENMARK] July 4, 2024 - Denmark ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - Korea 2024＞ LOVEBITES will be appearing at the large-scale music festival to be held in Jeonju, South Korea. [ Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival 2024 ] August 10, 2024 Korea [ Co-headlining show with Xandria (Germany) ] August 11, 2024 Korea Rolling Hall, Seoul ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - JAPAN 2024＞ [Tokyo Garden Theater, JAPAN] September 1, 2024 - Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Garden Theater Capacity of 8,000 people ＜THE THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE WORLD TOUR - US 2024＞ [ ProgPower, USA ] September 6, 2024 - Atlanta, USA [ (VENUE UPGRADE) The Echo Lounge & Music Hall ] September 8, 2024 - Dallas [ (VENUE UPGRADE) Echoplex ] September 10, 2024 - LA [ Café Du Nord ] September 12, 2024 - San Francisco ＜ "LOVEBITES EP II" release commemorative special live event ＞ September 21, 2024 Tower Records Shibuya store, 1st basement floor CUTUP STUDIO (Tokyo, Japan) miyako PIANO RECITAL🎹 ＜A DAY WITH MIYAKO 2024＞ (Daytime) [ AN AFTERNOON WITH MIYAKO ] (Nighttime) [ AN EVENING WITH MIYAKO ] October 20, 2024, Tokyo, Japan VENUE TOKYO FM Hall The current schedule for live performances by LOVEBITES and individual members is as follows. ＜ Fami。& haruna "Rhythm Section Seminar" ＞🎸&🥁 Date: November 2, 2024, Tokyo, Japan Performers: Fami。& haruna ＜ Fan club "LOVEBITES INC." members-only event THE SHINING VOL.3 ＞ [ Osaka・GORILLA HALL OSAKA ] November 23, 2024 [ Kanagawa・KT Zepp Yokohama ] November 24, 2024 ＜ Asami Christmas Live 2024 ＞🎤 ( 1st Show) ( 2nd Show ) December 15, 2024 VENUE JZ Brat (Tokyo) ＜ETERNAL PHENOMENON TOUR 2025＞ [ FUKUOKA・Zepp Fukuoka ] January 26th Fukuoka [ KAGAWA・Takamatsu DIME ] February 7th Kagawa/(Midori's hometown) [ OSAKA・Zepp Osaka Bayside ] February 10th Osaka/(Miyako's hometown) [ AICHI・Zepp Nagoya ] February 12th Aichi [ HOKKAIDO・Zepp Sapporo ] February 15th Hokkaido/(Asami's hometown) [ MIYAGI・Sendai GIGS ] February 22nd Miyagi [ NIIGATA・Niigata LOTS ] March 6th Niigata [ SHIZUOKA・LIVE ROXY SHIZUOKA ] March 8th Shizuoka/(Haruna's hometown) [ TOKYO・Zepp DiverCity (TOKYO) ] March 13th Tokyo/(Fami's hometown) ＜ TITANS OF METAL FEST ＞ March 1, 2025 - Mexico

[@IanBreton35]

LOVEBITES make to concert in London this year 14 of June and 1 of July. It was their 3rd UK tour. First one was in 2018 ( metal hammer give them the golden of trophy the best new band) in 2019 LOVEBITES was opener for the DRAGON FORCE UK tour ( 11 show in 2 weeks). I saw them in Paris last June best concert ever. Welcome to the Wolfpack. They're the Queens of HEAVY METAL. Lots of reactors said about ASAMI the singer, she's the female BRUCE DICKINSON.

[@ericsaari2901]

That was a proper introduction to Lovebites! Welcome to the Wolfpack! Imho, they’re the best metal band on the planet right now, and they’re also my favorite band of all time. They don’t have a bad song in their catalog. Lots more like this, but also some that are more ballad-like, some beautiful piano parts (Miyako, the black-haired guitarist, trained on piano since she was 3, so is at least as good, possibly better on piano, and that’s saying something). I think they’re the greatest guitar duo of all time, given how amazingly they can play together and off of each other. They’re so amazing. They should be much, much bigger than they are. Getting the word out about metal bands is not quite like the 80s it seems, but they’re among the best there is. Again, my very biased opinion lol. Hope you check out more! You won’t be disappointed! Edit: oh god Soldier is your next track? That’s a hell of a ride, that one!

[@phaeron]

In the past, the metal gods usually appeared before us in the form of somewhat gloomy and sometimes questionable-looking guys. Today they honor us in the form of 5 beautiful young Japanese ladies, dressed in white and heels! And calling them metal goddesses is anything but an exaggeration. ❤‍🔥🤘🏻 Greetings from Germany and welcome to the wolf pack! 🙋🏻‍♂ _____________________ _"America invented rock. England improved it. And now, Japan has perfected it."_ Band-Maid | Gacharic Spin | Lovebites | Nemophila | East of Eden | Hanabie | Asterism | Trident | NEK! | Hades | etc.

[@SteveTrockroll]

@@phaeron and not forgetting the likes of Aldious, Show-Ya, Destrose, Lonesome Blue, Hagane, Bridear, Paradox, Ark Royal, Strawberry Quartz(?) and from China; Sixiwanzi.Hope I’ve spelt those correctly.

[@markmathewssgbcpenaltyboxs6389]

Yes, I want you to listen to them all! Iron Maiden was my favorite band for a long time but these ladies took that torch and are running with it. Absolutely love this band.

[@1970Phoenix]

Maiden are legends, but LOVEBITES player harder, faster and more technical. Their songs are also (mostly) better and they are easier on the eye.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

@@1970Phoenix you cannot compare 80s Maiden to 2020 Lovebites ... each of them is great in their hightime

[@1970Phoenix]

@@rudolfbecker4313 Of course I can, because I just did. And I can do so why acknowledging the different eras in which they played (although Iron Maiden are still around in 2024). So, if my comparison bothers you, consider it a comparison of 2024 LOVEBITES with 2024 Iron Maiden.

[@alearr]

After only three songs they were my favourite band already back in 2019 😅 Welcome to the Wolfpack!! 🐺🤘🏻 Hanabie, Nemophila, Unlucky Morpheus, East of Eden, Asterism, Aldious, …you name it. All amazing bands from Japan 🇯🇵 🎸

[@tonym480]

Welcome to Lovebites, the Wolfpack Lovebites fans around the world, will be along to give you information and recommendations. Lovebites are a Japanese heavy metal band, formed in 2016 by Miho, Bass, who was previously in the band DESTROSE that broke up in 2015. They take much of their influence from the 1970's and 80's British and European bands such as Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Metallica. Miho is a big fan of Steve Harris, bass player with Iron Maiden and is influenced by his playing style. She left the band in 2021 for personal reasons and is currently pursuing new projects. Any Lovebites video recorded in 2021 or earlier, the bassist will be Miho (ESP Bass), any from 2022 or later, it is Fami (Bacchus Bass, usually a 5 string) The present members are, Asami, Vocals and Piano. She trained in Ballet Dancing and before Lovebites was a R&B singer. She writes many of the lyrics and sings in English, not easy for a native Japanese speaker. Midori, (Midori Tatematsu) ESP Guitars. The blond 'Amazon Warrior'. Before Lovebites a member of all female band GEKIJO METALICCHE. Miyako, ( Watanabe Miyako, also has used the name Mi Ya) Dean and Gibson Guitars, Piano and Keyboards. The 'serious' one with long black hair. Before Lovebites a member of the bands DROP OF JOKER, 21g and SONIC LOVER RECKLESS. She is a classically trained pianist who writes much of the music, often incorporating classical themes into her compositions. She recently posted a 3 part series on her YT channel 'MIYAKO OFFICIAL' about the process she uses to compose new music in her home studio. She has an EP of some classic heavy metal songs transcibed and played on piano as though they are classical works. It would be accurate to think of her as a classical pianist who also plays guitar in a heavy metal band. A remarkable young woman. Both Guitarists play lead, seamlessly swapping lead and rhythm as required. They play wonderful harmonised dual solos. Fami, Bacchus Bass. Recruited as replacement for Miho in late 2022 when she was 20 years old and still at university. She has her own YT channel that has nearly 700,000 subs. Check out her 'Alien Alien' Slap Bass cover from when she was in her teens. Haruna, Drums. The 'Little BIG Engine'. a tiny lady, 1.45 meters tall, who is the power house that drives the band. Before Lovebites she had been in Destrose, Miho's former band, and was the first to join her in the new band. She plays powerfully, fast and precisely throughout concerts that can be up to near 2 hours long. She uses a double kick bass pedal at unbelievable speed. All members of the band can play piano/keyboards. They were the first all female Japanese band to play at the Wacken festival, Germany in 2018, also playing at the Bloodstock festival in the UK and winning the UK Metal Hammer Golden Gods award for best new band. In 2019 they toured the UK with Dragon Force and opened for Arch Enemy in China. Following Miho's departure in 2021 they went on hiatus, two members, Asami and Miyako getting married and having babies. Their 'comeback' concert, the first with Fami on Bass, was in March 2023. The second song you reacted to, Set The World On Fire, is from a concert performed in 2021 under strict Covid restrictions. The audience was limited to 50% capacity with mandatory masks and no shouting or Cheering. This is part of the reason the performance may seem less dynamic than some of the bands other shows. In addition, Miyako, the black haired guitarist was several months pregnant at the time. Her only concession for a 2 hour long concert was to wear flat shoes instead of her usual high heels. Here are a few recommendations for further listening; Break The Wall, Soldier Stands Solitarily, Golden Destination (there is a video that has footage from their 2019 tour of the UK with Dragon Force, including Herman Li as the 'missing sixth member of Lovebites' wearing a white dress) M.D.O., Scream For Me (live from 'Daughters of the Dawn' "OK Haruna, Give me the beat") For a masterclass in syncronised guitar shredding. Winds of Transylvania (written for a Japanese Anime series VLADLOVE) A Frozen Serenade, Swan Song, with the Chopin piano introduction played by Miyako, Edge of the World, Epilogue. There are many more I could suggest, but this should give you an idea of their range. The Wolfpack will have more suggestions. I would suggest watching live performances wherever possible. The ladies really shine on stage. I saw Lovebites live in London twice during their recent European tour. I have been a fan of Rock and Metal music right from the beginning seeing bands bands like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Iron Maiden when they were 'new', Lovebites are amongst the best I have ever seen in nearly 60 years of going to music gigs

[@schelin1447]

The saviors of Heavy Metal 🤘

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

All those Japanese bands I have heard their music and know of them fairly well. For me, Lovebites is the cream of the crop. Nemophila is a close second but falls short for me because they use harsh vocals. But they are all worth checking out. Heavy Metal has moved to Japan where the ladies are taking the torch and carrying it into the future.

[@hiufernando7340]

Wolfpack here!🐺 Welcome to the world of Lovebites!🤘

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

Welcome to LOVEBITES 🤘🏼🐺🔥 Here some information about them: The band was formed in 2016 by original bassist Miho and drummer Haruna. Their first EP and album both were released in 2017. So far LOVEBITES have already released 4 full length studio albums, 4 EPs, a best of compilation and a bunch of live albums, available on CD/DVD/Blu-ray. In 2018 LOVEBITES won the Metal Hammer UK Golden Gods Award for best new band. LOVEBITES have toured in Europe back in 2018/2019 and also recently in 2024. This also includes appearances at most European major metal festivals such as Wacken, Download, Bloodstock, Graspop, Resurrection Fest and Hellfest. They also played their first US shows this year in September. In 2021 the band went into a hiatus, because founder and bassist Miho quit the band for personal reasons. During the break also two babies were born. LOVEBITES came back in October 2022 with new bassist Fami and a few months later with new album „Judgement Day“. Their newest release is „LOVEBITES EP II“ with 5 amazing new songs. The band members of LOVEBITES are (including their official nicknames) Asami on vocals (the one and only voice): She has an amazing vocal range and vibrato, writes most of the lyrics, also did parts of the song writing for their latest 2 albums, she is a former ballerina and RnB/soul singer Miyako on guitars, piano, keyboards (the golden touch): She is the musical brain of the band, main composer and arranger, a soulful but also shreddy guitar player and concert level pianist, furthermore she is a gear nerd Midori on guitars (crazy shredder): Incredibly fast and technical guitar player, has contributed to songwriting for a few of their songs, also she is a body fitness athlete Haruna on drums (little big engine): Plays very fast pace over long distances, she is very efficient and her stamina is admirable, the cymbal work is outstanding, she also wrote one of their songs including lyrics, creates handmade miniature fake food Fami on bass since 2022 (shining fingers): Absolute bass prodigy with outstanding technique, she speaks faster than sonic speed as she plays and smiles non-stop Miho on bass until 2021 (natural born headbanger): We will never forget her, she is a great bass player, she wrote several of the songs for the band’s albums 1-3

[@Dave.S.Cramer]

I saw this version of Holy War during the pandemic and it blew me away. As a long time Led Zeppelin fan, I thought they would always be my favorite band, until I saw Lovebites.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

you can have more than 2 favorite bands ... I've got 10 - 20 and the no 1 spot changes from time to time. Right now it's Dream Theater - again - and I will see them tomorrow night. And I'm an eternal Led Zeppelin fan, because together with Deep Purple, UFO and many others they are the music of my teen years and I will love this music forever ... but also discover new music everyday, supported by youtube and the german music magazine eclipsed ... 10 sampler CDs per year, each with 10 new bands, and if you only find one good band per CD I extend my musical knowledge month by month 🤘

[@ironpingu6306]

they played Bloodstock festival on the main stage back in 2018, superb live🔥

[@bradchambers2354]

I went and saw them at San Francisco and they are every bit as clean sounding and energetic as you see here without all the production. They will amaze you at how good they really are, They were at Hellfest this year

[@kgspollux6998]

Yes - and it would be a pity when LPBEBITES "disappear" from the screen of the US-market because of the 'big money' hasn't discovered them in time in order to make a million-dollar-business (together) with them.

[@ingopek5485]

@@kgspollux6998 If you suddenly don’t know, “Big Money” pays attention to those who can bring in even more money. But this formula does not apply to Lowbuts. They were of course noticed, and immediately forgotten. Few are interested in a band whose 90% of listeners are harmful old people.

[@eatsmylifeYT]

I had the same goofy grin on my face the first time I saw and heard Lovebites. Most of their videos have closed captions so maybe next time you can turn them on. You can probably call this era the "New Wave of Japanese Heavy Metal".

[@kgspollux6998]

"goofy" ?

[@eatsmylifeYT]

@@kgspollux6998 You don't know what "goofy" means?

[@1970Phoenix]

Yeah - I love watching someone who finds LOVEBITES for the first time.

[@donborsick]

Thanks for the review. All of the Japanese bands you mentioned are worth exploring. Most female musicians in Japan got their start playing in clubs. Clubs in Japan are setup complete with equipment. So you just take a train or bus with your guitar to the venue--no equipment to buy, no van to rent, no hours to setup and tear down.

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

Japan and Korea are mostly J-Pop and K-Pop.

[@donborsick]

I should have said most Japanese metal groups got their start playing in small clubs...I wasn't referring to pop groups put together by music labels.

[@VeljkoNikolic-is5px]

@@donborsick In all world most bands start playing in small clubs, not only Japan.

[@raybl9295]

@@VeljkoNikolic-is5pxI think Don was trying to point out in Japan most clubs have all the equipment set up for any aspiring musicians ready and willing to play live which is not common in most parts of the world. This makes it convenient and easier to nurture future professional musicians.

[@theohof2204]

If i may say so - I'm a seasoned Lovebites devotee (discovered them in December, 2018, and have been listening to to their music so to say on a daily basis). And what a marvelous, magical ride it has been so far! These graceful ladies are the paragon of excellence and have lifted the metal genre to incredibly high levels. We - the Wolfpack - are blessed to have all this brilliance and beauty in our lives.

[@maki-ohr69]

Here's to you for suddenly listening to these three songs, all of which are worthy of an introduction to LOVEBITES.

[@FaintlyTapping]

Lovebites is a metal head’s dream. Their very deep catalog of excellence is like going into a candy store.😊❤😊

[@gitterich]

And Jimi goes to Lovebites. Perhaps the best reaction video in 1 year regarding Lovebites. And that's saying something, because there are now well into the thousands. Hadn't you noticed that we in the West no longer have anything to do with jazz, blues, rock and classic heavy metal? The gods of ROCK have moved on and have been making the women of Asia happy for a few years now. New guitar heroes have been born and they are almost all heroines. 🙇‍♂ Lovebites history : Lovebites has been around since 2016, and the women became more famous worldwide after performing at several major festivals, mainly in Europe, starting in 2018 - Wacken Open Air in Germany 2018 - Bloodstock Open Air in England 2019 - Graspop Metal Meeting Festival in Belgium 2019 - Download Festival in Spain. 2019 - Download Festival in UK. 2019 - Summer Sonic 2019 Festival in Japan In 2020, their career was abruptly interrupted by Corona. But they masterfully overcame the crisis, got married and had babies. In 2021 the founder Miho left the band for personal reasons and it went into a hiatus which lasted until the end of 2022. In the fall of 2022 they found a young fantastic bass player and in 2023 they released a new LP. The new LP reached the 5th place in the Japanese charts. Japan is the 2nd largest music market in the world and it is very rare that in these times a rock band comes so far forward. 2023 - Concert tour Japan 2024 - Concert tour Europe 2024 - Rock Imperium Festival in Spain 2024 - Hellfest in France 2024 - Resurrection Fest in Spain 2024 - Roskilde Festival in Denmark 2024 - Jeonju Ultimate Music Festival in South Korea 2024 - Concert tour USA incl. ProgPower Festival Atlanta Members : Haruna Ishikawa : Drums🥁 Asami : Vocals, Piano Midori Tatematsu : Lead Guitar, backing vocals 🎸 Miyako Watanabe : Lead Guitar, Keyboard , Piano, Keytar, backing vocals🎸🎹 FAMI : Bass🎸 Founder : Miho Rosana : Bass (2016-2021)🎸 INFO : Miyako + Midori are the best guitar duo in 3 decades ! All Lovebites women are masters. These Ladies write, compose and arrange their own songs. Over 60 premium songs in 7 years and not a single weak song. Masters in live playing and geniuses in composing. LOVEBITES: Their gimmick is their ability! - This women play different styles, but always hard and fast. Thrash Metal + Power Metal + Speed Metal + Metal Ballads. ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇ S u g g e s t i o n s for next reaction V i d e o 's : (Copy the following sentence lines and enter them into the KZbin search bar, you will find the videos) 🤘😎🤘 🤘🤘 Songs ALL LIVE with new bass player Fami 2023 !!! LOVEBITES - The Hammer Of Wrath - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 LOVEBITES - Soldier Stands Solitarily - live Tokyo 2023 LOVEBITES - Stand and Deliver - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 LOVEBITES - We Are The Resurrection - live Tokyo 2023 LOVEBITES - Nameless Warrior - Ex Theater Roppongi live 2023 LOVEBITES - Rising - live Tokyo 2023 🤘🤘 Songs ALL LIVE with orig. bass player Miho 2019-2021 !!! LOVEBITES - Break The Wall - Zepp Diver City live 2020 LOVEBITES - A Frozen Serenade - live 2021 in Tokyo LOVEBITES - EPILOGUE - Daughters of the Dawn-Live in Tokyo 2019 ⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆⬆ 🤘LOVEbites🤘

[@garykeeling2275]

By the way, LOVEBITES has played in Europe several times, including Wacken in 2018, Bloodstock in 2019. They've also played Grasspop in Belgium. Just this year they completed a tour of Europe, the US and South Korea that included France, Germany, two festivals in Spain, a couple stops in the UK, though they were very small venues (King's Cross Inn, and the Garage). Sadly they didn't get to my part of the US, and I was in too poor health to travel this year, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they'll make it back again soon!

[@alexblane-layder3902]

welcome to the world of lovebites-this rabbit hole goes deep and is very addictive...absolute elite musicianship and songwriting and believe you me they actually levelled up in the last two years ...enjoy the ride and let the wolfpack take over your channel hehehe

[@thedocofrock1890]

there are MANY awesome japanese all female rock an metal bands to choose from and just about all of them are awesome. but imo LOVEBITES is about 10 levels above the rest of them. you will also find many styles of music in all of these bands. once again LOVEBITES covers every style you can think and just nail it every time. the talent in this group is undeniable and i think of them as a supergroup made from members of previous amazing girl's metal bands. about the only thing you won't see from them is death metal with a lot of growling and screaming - thankfully. operatic and soaring vocals from asami is the key. you're going to get blown away by every song.

[@kgspollux6998]

Yes. "Death Metal". . . I wonder: if that special 'genre' is generated to allow people with minor musical talent getting a piece of the cake of financial success, then we'll keep a kind of social peace . . .

[@GrayFox14]

You are right. LOVEBITES is a Supergroup. Excerpts from Japanese media articles: "THE LOVEBITES EP. The first "girls' metal" Supergroup keep things nice and heavy with their debut release. LOVEBITES are the first Supergroup to emerge from Japan's 'girls metal' scene. Led by bassist Miho, the line-up features her ex-DESTROSE bandmate Haruna on drums, ex-Gekijo★METALicche guitarist Midori, ex- A DROP OF JOKER bandleader Mi-ya and seasoned session singer Asami." "When DESTROSE went on hiatus in 2015, bassist miho was slower out of the gates than her colleagues in starting her next full-time project. However, after a short stint touring with MOTH IN LILAC, Miho re-emerged in July 2016 as the bandleader of LOVEBITES, the first girls’ metal Supergroup. The band also included ex-DESTROSE drummer Haruna, fresh out of retirement after plans to marry fell through; Midori, ex-guitarist of proto-'kawaii metal' trio Gekijo★METALicche; and Mi-ya, formerly of melodic metalcore unit A DROP OF JOKER. Their self-titled debut mini-album was released in Japan on May 24th this year."

[@swissystan]

Oh yes, you must check out SSS….possibly the best metal song EVER! I agree that there is some Maiden and Priest influence but these ladies have stepped it up, they are the best in the business. Lovebites, Asterism, Band Maid, The Warning, Nemophila, Unlucky Morpheus….females are truly leading the way…

[@risingmoon3387]

I think it was in 2015, when DESTROSE disbanded. But fortunately Miho, the bassist and Haruna, the drummer founded a new band: LOVEBITES.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

I recommend the following Lovebites songs, all official live if otherwise not stated * A frozen serenade (A masterpiece) * Break the world (Trash) * Dancing with the devil (Sassy stuff, not really metal, but brilliant) * Holy War (Speed metal, one of the standard reaction videos) * Judgement Day (Here you can do the MV, its good) * Painkiller (Audio only - Judas Priest cover) * Set the world on fire (Trash) * Shadowmaker (Speed metal, here you can take the MV, its good and beautiful, The live is also good) * Stand and deliver (A bit eocky. Here you can do the MV. But, its more fun to look at later, when you know them) * Swan song (the one with Chopin intro, unfortunately the official version is not so good) * Soldier stand solitarily (Impressive speed metal! Everyone shall see this!) *The Hammer of Wrath (Another standard reaction video)

[@jerryajc]

a couple of things, small corrections, i sure you were typing fast...break the wall, and don't forget the "h" in thrash..

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

@@jerryajc Yes, its the wall that needs to be broken 😁 I did not know about trash and thrash, not being native English speaker, I assume. I looked it up and it is obviously two different words. Every day you learn something new is not a wasted day. Thanx! (NOTE - I sincerely thought that it was trash metal, where trash was a hate/love word meaning garbage. Now I know better.)

[@christophedelvaux8881]

Three different sides of Lovebites: Soldier Stands Solitarily, Epilogue, Scream for Me.

[@jc8453]

I seen them in Edinburgh and Newcastle UK when they toured with Dragon Force a few years back it was awesome also was told the drums and guitars have to go for therapy after every gig. ha ha The other side to the girls music Reason for the piano in the background LOVEBITES - Swan Song [+Chopin Intro] (Five of a Kind, 21/02/2020) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPLpaSdnr14d5Y

[@Flo-vn9ty]

To hear some different sides of Lovebites, I really recommend the songs 'Edge of the World', 'A Frozen Serenade' and 'Epilogue'. I also recommend checking out Nemophila. They're quite different, but also amazing. Song recommendations would be: 'Adabana', 'AMA-TE-RAS', 'Oiran [Official Live Video' and 'Life' (this video has much better quality than their other video of that song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnfRdoyel6p0p8kfeature=shared )

[@dg3258]

2,000 views? Yeah, you'll be doing another reaction next week. 🙂 My favorite band, but I don't need to say anymore, everyone will say it for me. Elite musicians, the complete package and have redefined heavy metal. If you're a fan of NWOBHM / 80s metal (thrash, power, speed)...it doesn't get any better than LOVEBITES. 🤘

[@stand.and.deliver.5]

A good LOVEBITES first reaction can reach 50,000 or more views in a few weeks. There are some with more than 150k out there … (and of course the one that will reach 1 million)

[@dg3258]

@@stand.and.deliver.5 Songs and Thongs Holy War reaction comes to mind.

[@ahodori-dl5hz]

The Japanese band boom began with The Beatles' Japan tour about half a century ago. This trend has been carried over to the present day, and there are more than 100 female bands alone. Among them, LOVEBITES is one of the top groups. They wear white, feminine stage costumes that are out of place for a metal band. This is because most of them are small and needed to stand out in the dark live house, and all of them, except for vocalist Asami, a former ballet dancer and R&B/Jazz singer, were tired of the black costumes of metal bands. However, this costume carried the risk of being rejected by those around them and becoming isolated. However, they chose to wear white costumes, saying, "I don't care if I'm treated like a lone wolf. We'll do what we want to do." And they made the wolf the symbol of their band.

[@rudolfbecker4313]

thanks for explaining where the name wolfpack comes from 🤘 that's exactly my personal attitude : if you don't like what you see, don't look at me 😆

[@marting.h.9417]

I f you thought that in order to play heavy metal you needed to wear black outfits, chains, tattoos, make ugly faces, growling, do drugs and drink lots of alcohol, well, you were totally wrong. Some people say that they’re breaking the walls of stereotypes in the metal scene. Welcomed to the mind-blowing world of Lovebites. These Japanese women are extremely talented, skillful and exceptional versatile musicians. Their live performances are outstanding. Their influences are the great metal bands of the past but they have been developing their own and unique style. Miho (former bassist and founder of the band) once said that they wanted to play as heavy as men but keeping their femininity. They toured Asia and Europe in 2018-2019. Their performance at Wacken Open Air, Germany, 2018, was a great success. In 2019 the toured the UK, opening for Dragonforce. A couple of months ago they finished their tour in Europe, Asia and the USA. Thanks for reacting to Lovebites. My next suggestions are “Judgement day”, “The hammer of wrath”, “We are the resurrection”, “Soldier stands solitarily”. All live. Some people even say that rock is not dead… it just moved to Japan.

[@JFrancoDrums]

Fantastic band! They just finished their 1st world tour, i was lucky to see them twice, in Italy and Spain! It was an amazing experience to watch these ladies live! 🤘🔥 Can't wait for them to come back to Europe so i can see them again! cheers for the reactions!

[@paulread4886]

See what they can do that the other bands you mentioned, cannot. Try Swan Song live w/ Chopin intro live 2020 version is the best

[@faintsmile88]

Love Lovebites 🐺🤘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Endless talent

[@obud3777]

LOVEBITES is one of the best heavy metal bands in the world! Baby metal is an idol band , LOVEBITES is a real band! 🤘

[@dexter4468]

@obud3777 i agree 🤘😁

[@kgspollux6998]

I concur. BABYMETAL is primarily an entertainment project with backing group (Kami-Band), completely contingent on AMUSE Inc. Their member's "freedom of expression" is limited by contract constraints of the "parent company". (Don't get me wrong, I love All Four women on stage !) But LOVEBITES is a number of independent artists which are gathering in order to create a group of successful musicians with common interests - while keeping their individuality and their own social media channels for free unconditional representation. . .

[@rudolfbecker4313]

may I introduce myself ? I'm the preacher 😆 THERE IS NO BEST IN MUSIC - it's all a question of personal taste 🤘

[@CaptainAfterland]

I think of Babymetal as a concept or the exception that proves the rule. However you feel about them, they are owed a debt of honour by all of the bands, Lovebites included, that are now enjoying success outside of Japan. They opened people's eyes to the wealth of talent Japan has to offer, even if it was by means of "what the hell did I just watch!" I will be eternally grateful to them for that.

[@obud3777]

@@CaptainAfterland Dance group Babymetal stole everything from X Japan, but i respect the Kami band, they are excellent musicians!

[@rudolfbecker4313]

I'll keep it short today - simply love your reaction - I knew you would like it , but not that much 😄🤘

[@ВалентинДанилович-ч4д]

💯👍👍👍 This is their World, the WORLD of Lovebites. 🤘

[@santiagoleaf3093]

Really amazing musicians, i would recommend watching some of their more recent lives, like the one u mentioned at the end. While their musicianship has always been top notch their stage presence has gotten even better. You can't go wrong with any of their lives, they usually have great quality mix.

[@CDMS_pt]

My favorite band.

[@carlnietoweise4653]

A lot more interesting than Baby Metal? Damn right! these ladies PLAY their instruments!

[@1970Phoenix]

Yeah - they're actually a band and not just an idol group.

[@carlnietoweise4653]

@@1970Phoenix I'm not taking anything away from Baby Metal, but , lets be real. Baby Metal is a group of ENTERTAINERS. Love Bits is a group of MUSICIANS. and there in lies the difference.

[@chriso6719]

Welcome to the Wolfpack!! 🐺. Yes, they have been to Europe, including Download festival in 2019. Lead singer , Asami, at that festival , joined Halestorm on stage to sing the halestorm song "Love Bites (So Do I), the song her band is named after. Formed in 2016 by drummer Haruna and original bassist Miho (seen here) after their former band Destrose broke up. Guitarist Miyako (dark hair ) is a classically trained pianist, together with Midori they form one of the best guitar duos today. Miho left in 2021, new bassist Fami won the auditions and joined in Oct 2022. Good call on the Metallica and Iron Maiden, those 2 bands, along with Slayer, Judas Priest , and Helloween, are some of their big influences. 4 albums and 4 EP's to date. Sure, check out "Soldier Stands Solitarily", in that you will meet new bassist Fami. Also with her : "Judgement Day" and "Stand and Deliver( Shoot 'em Down) Yes, I've heard of most of those bands you mentioned at the end. Nemophila is my favorite, try "Oiran" (official live) for them. Also check out Band Maid, suggest "Hate?" (Official live).

[@Meshuggah726]

"We,re not here to be pretty, we,re here to be heavy" - for me they are pretty damn heavy. Just wait until u do Soldier Stands Solitarily ( SSS). One of the best metal songs ever if u ask me.

[@brian0703]

Lovebites, Band Maid, Babymetal, Nemophila, Hagane, Hanabie, Destrose, Mary’s Blood, are some of the “ladymetal” bands in Japan leading the way in heavy metal music in the world today! It’s a shame that more people around the world don’t know about this..

[@njeroe6848]

Yes, they were in Europe this year, I saw 5 shows, they are amazing, IMHO the best metal band currently on the planet, "Iron Maiden on steroids" 🐺🤘LOVEBITES🤘🐺

[@drowranger8433]

🐺Lovebites is the best🤘

[@stevefromlondon4949]

You realise you just invited in the Wolfpack, don't you? 😂 But yeah, LOVEBITES are awesome. Asami is actually singing in English. I got into Japanese music towards the end of 2019, and their album Electric Pentagram (from which these songs are taken), came out a couple of months later, just before the pandemic arrived. I listened to it non-stop for months. Still their finest album, for me, although they are all good. I think you should give GLIM SPANKY a listen. Brilliant old school blues rock with a Japanese twist. Their song 大人になったら (When We Grow Up) is my favourite.

[@neocountry6724]

just wow.... 😊

[@hiawatha.g]

Part 2 of The List: Mardelas (2014) Another spin-off from Destrose; mixed male/female; leader Marina Hebiishi has one of the best voices in metal kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZWbgWqtidOKgNU Mary's Blood (2008) The first major Destrose spin-out; Jedi-level lineup. Here, in their most famous video, Saki murders her guitar without breaking any nails: “Marionette” kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32wY6iki5Werbc Maximum the Hormone (1998) Crazy, chaotic mashups of deathcore, nu-metal, pop and high-speed rapping. Co-founder Nao (drums) is the female member of the band. She has been a major influence on female drummers throughout Japan. This clip captures just a bit of the madness: 予襲復讐 (Yoshu Fukushu) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJaxZpimarKlmrs MergingMoon (2010) Mix of prog and melodic death metal. Vocalist U is Japan’s terrifying answer to Tatiana of the Ukrainian metalcore/deathcore band Jinjer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXqvXqmdfbOCq5I Muses (2020) Hard fusion with funk overtones; Supergroup assembled by the guitarist, Rie aka Suzaku, and including Juna Serita, the phenomenal bassist who was previously with Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and is now also with the Jazz Avengers. They absolutely rip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6nFeox5ibaXptE Mutant Monster (2008) Punk-pop, really good at it. Unfortunately, they have not been active in some time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJWZqqCDh5ljhLc Narumi (solo) Prog-rock and fusion compositions-a change of pace from a master guitarist who was once the star lead for Destrose. She was later part of Lonesome Blue, but recently left. I’m sure she will turn up with another band. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYPcdJR-n9x8nc0 Nemophila: (2019) Supergroup ex-Lipstick vocalist Mayu, ex-Disqualia guitarist Hazuki, ex-Hölderlins bassist Haraguchi-san, and ex-Soramimi drummer Muratatam. They were founded as a five-piece with dual leads, the other guitarist being former Mary’s Blood shred-master Saki. I’ve seen them live and they are just explosive. Saki left in early 2024. kzbin.info/www/bejne/opmQlYmCgLVmZ5Y 54 Nude Honeys (1992) Early Japanese punk-they toured the UK and Europe, and reports are that their crowds were as crazy as the crowds at Sex Pistols concerts. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnRe4alfLNog80 Otoboke Beaver (2009) In-your-face feminist thrash punk, way out there. They have toured Europe and the U.S.: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy6l3mOo7Gjj8k Paranoid Void (2013) Extremely technical prog and math rock, founded by three high-school classmates, maybe the most mind-bending band on this list.) “Ukiyo” kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnqzYaica7GjmdE Rie aka Suzaku (38 y.o.) Instrumental guitar virtuoso. She is also the founder of Muses, a high-intensity fusion band (see above.) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKPMc4ZtgtuNrMU Sokoninaru (2011) Progressive metal, math rock, extremely technical; male/female cofounders) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4fbnWOwjb91iJY Sonic Lover Reckless (2018) Special project of Miyako Watanabe, one of Lovebites’ two incomparable guitarists) kzbin.info/www/bejne/eom9XqSerclkjKs Telecide (2016) Metalcore, aggressive and melodic at the same time. Disbanded; Natsumi, their drummer, is now the drummer for Bridear kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZbUXmqQeNGofMU Tricot (2010) Post-progressive math-rock, highly technical with crazy time signatures and polyrhythms kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpClkHqXodh9qKc Trident (formerly Kakumei, renamed in 2020 with some personnel changes). Evolved from pop-punk to thrashier hard rock; several lineup changes but the bassist and lead singer have been constants) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5ycpauDpNqIaZY Unlucky Morpheus (2008) Female leads Fuki (vo) and Jill (violin). This band is a deep well unto itself, they cross many subgenres of metal; Fuki and Jill also do other projects and Fuki is lead for at least two other bands including Doll$Boxx, above. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoXYiIKNe8RjqJo Wagakki Band (2012) Folk-Metal fusion band, all jedi-level musicians, half of them play traditional Japanese instruments and the other half play standard metal instruments. They announced in Jan. 2024 that they will go inactive at the end of the year. This song was originally written for a virtual (AI) singer, referred to as a Vocaloid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2PQloqhjNaWY6s Yōsei Teikoku (1997) Rock-Folk-Metal-Electronica fusion ensemble. Set in a fictional Fairy Empire, led by founder Yui, they have done a lot of anime themes and sound-tracks and also perform original songs live, in character. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbIiquqdsqUjpY There are many more. Others that come to mind are BRATS (cofounded by one of the members of Ladybaby), Drop’s, Stereopony, Scandal (still touring globally), and Princess Princess, which all tend more in the pop direction. On the metal side, there are the Bang-Dream projects, which are live groups based on Manga series (there are 9 bands so far in Bang-Dream). And of course, there are other female-fronted Kawaii-metal groups like Ladybaby and Ironbunny, to name the two best-known after Babymetal. I have found listings of over 600 such bands dating back to 1980. The ones listed above are my picks as the most interesting for reasons of quality, longevity or historical impact. If you find others you think belong on this list, please let me know. And if you find a dead link, also please let me know so I can fix the list. Thank you!

[@thedocofrock1890]

most of the other bands recommended are either older groups or bands that do not exist anymore but all are excellent. 3 of the newer entries you will not want to miss are EAST OF EDEN , HAGANE , and PALENEO. there are more also but your plate is overflowing already

[@michaelthain4488]

Yes they did a tour of europe this summer. I saw them in June in London at e small venue. Fantastic concert

[@glenngunnis6642]

Welcome to the Wolfpack!🤘🎸Asami generally sings in English although she has a heavy accent but it’s still great!🤘🎸

[@ariefbudiman3147]

You want to know more...more beautiful more different.. try to react more song like chopin intro Swan song or Frozen serenade.... It's very awesome to watch and hear these Goddess of heavy metal... please try 🙏

[@donbrashsux]

Swan Song along with so many other songs really showcases these 5 ladies immense talent in music writing composing arranging and ofcourse their flawless performing

[@WalterChong-ny6zr]

Midori💚💚💚💚💚 Miho💜💜💜💜💜 lovebites 💖💖 they have no bad songs

[@tonygriffin_]

Lovebites are THE best live Metal band I've seen in 50 years of going to gigs (my first was Sabbath in 76). Band-Maid are THE best Hard Rock band on Earth and the best I've ever seen live (sorry Zeppelin but 79 was a long time ago). In fact, Japanese female Metal and Rock bands are making all the best music of the 21st century - complex compositions played to perfection and with ease by some of the best musicians on Earth...and played with smiles and in high heels! For the best Punk since the 70's try Hanabie or Otoboke Beaver, while best vocal fry has to be Nemophila or Hanabie again. All female, all Japanese, all virtuoso musicians. PS Try Band-Maid live and be stunned at the best call and response between bass and lead ever - HATE? live 2023 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5eyg6KHftZ1aacsi=UWU15mTKVSflLl4R

[@CrumblexEloi]

Did your love guitar battles? are best shown in a few songs Lovebites: Shadowmaker - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKPQoJ-kaqyrq9U , When Destinies Align - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nn2plp9_bpiJoa8 , Nameless Warrior - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep2Vaqeff6iVhK8 and the live gem Scream for me - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5TanKOenN-BnZo

[@Greg-om2hb]

LOVEBITES first visited London in 2017. They played Bloodstock in 2018. The full sets are available on YT. I tried to include links to each, but maybe you’ve blocked links They declared early on their ambition to make music in the style of IRON MAIDEN, but they are no copycats; they are actually far better and more exciting. All the bands on the list your read are excellent and deserve many listens.

[@taihavard]

Also, every single one of the bands you listed at the end is worth checking out. They are ALL women or women fronted metal or rock bands. Most of them go HARD! And I would say the order you listed them in is actually pretty good as well! Certainly have Nemophila (it's not a philia, for someone reason we westerns seem to see an extra i that isn't there >

[@ChadTheDragonLord]

FYI - All Lovebites songs are in 100% English, save the version of Bravehearted on their very first EP. Although that too was later released in an English version. I think all of the other Japanese bands you mentioned sing in Japanese, some do mix in a few bits of English.