BAND-MAID / DOMINATION (Feb. 14th, 2020) THE WOLF HUNTERZ Reactions

[@YS-co6pz]

Thank you for good reaction, me too I want to be there. They were doing live in Budo-kan(one of the biggest live facility in Japan gives artists as suceeded). I really got to go, i have to.

[@wednesdaygeckok.7899]

Genuinely one of the most powerful live performances ive ever seen I would have killed to have been there

[@yyz6162]

Thanks for lots of compliments to this song. "Out of this world" is the biggest one to them and me as a fan. I'm a metalhead, but BAND-MAID is different. They cannot be categorized to any genre. They are just BAND-MAID.

[@edwardmcalister8743]

Suzi, I was fortunate to see them in Dallas on their 2022 tour. I'm 60 years old and have seen sooooooo many bands in my time. I have to say, this one was the most enjoyable concert ever! These ladies know how to entertain their fans. So good! So talented! So funny! So polite! I can't wait for the next tour.

[@wojciechmikosz3748]

You know I have to rewind :-) Just in the moment when I wanted as well haha :-) Your reaction nearly match their unbelievable talents!

[@kaazan1]

at the end of a concert, I saw Saiki excited by the warmth of the audience, and she was unable to control herself and tears fell from her eyes. She is the dark queen of rock with a vampire smile.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

There is nothing like getting to meet people who love your art 💜💙💜

[@johnmagill7714]

@@TheWolfHunterZ They have defiantly earned the respect from their fans. Their song Thrill was their last chance make it or break it song. They really love their fans. So much they call their fans their masters and princesses. And us fans call ourselves Maidiacts.

[@Banecrusher1]

Well I can't put you in that room but for all Band-Maid fans, Band-Maid just announced a crowdless Live stream Concert Thursday July 23 2020 time to be announced at a later date on their site.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

please keep me updated!!

[@justicar5]

YES!

[@FinalShadow17]

On their own site? Not KZbin or some other streaming service? Can you link their site?

[@redfish337]

It's through Zaiko. Anyway, it's 1500 yen + 165 yen fee = 1665 yen. = $15.50 It looks like it's scheduled as a one hour show- their normal lives basically always run two hours. No confirmation on the actual length... two would be nice, but can't expect more than one. It will be streamed, and then archived for about 3-4 more days after, so if you were to have any problems with the stream rate you'd still have a chance to watch it pre-buffered for a few more days after. Date: Thursday, July 23rd (Holiday) starting at 4:00 p.m. (JST) means midnight from the West Coast and a fairly brutal 3 AM start time for the East Coast... on a weekday. Of course, that's just par for the course really... there are about 8 shows for various idol groups through the end of the month that I want to watch that start from 1 to 4 AM, which would be 4-7 AM East Coast. Anyway, lots of their material is already available online for free. The difference being that this should be higher audio quality than a fan cam, but not have gone through extra processing. (They definitely sound great live, but they're also obviously going to clean it up a little if it's actually for a blu-ray release or whatever- you'll get the real deal as is for this). When it comes down to it, this is them trying to make the best of the situation. In most cases groups rent out an actual live house so it helps keep those afloat too. Stuff in Japan is finally open but in many cases they have to have only 60 people in a 400 capacity live house... stuff like that. Hard to justify. Hard to stay in business. While there is a unique experience to be had, it should more or less be considered as a donation to help keep them afloat.

[@FinalShadow17]

@@redfish337 already found out lol bought my ticket last week :)

[@stups9975]

Band Maid is just amazing. I can’t get enough.

[@williamdrake8938]

Great reaction. I am glad you enjoy their music so much. These ladies are just phenomenal musicians. This goes doubly so for Miku. She had never played an instrument until Akane said she should learn to play rhythm guitar so the band would have a fuller rock sound and free up Kanami to play her heart out on stage. Miku, being the wise Pidgeon that she is, agreed and, with Kanami as her Sensei, has made great strides in her musical skills in 6 years. Miku, the founder of Band-Maid, sometimes gets overshadowed by the other ladies but never gets outshined. Listen to "Time" or "Rock in Me" to hear Miku sing (Giving Saiki a break). I love all these wonderful ladies: how humble they are and much their friendship shows in their Live performances. I love to see them smile. They always make me smile. Listen to"Onset" to hear a killer instrumental piece by them. God Bless.

[@龍貓totoro]

Akane as a drummer, omg her double kick are tight and she is lighting quick.

[@nicolesmusicreviews1889]

Yep. This might be their best performance yet. Glad to see you thoroughly enjoy them. I have several more recommendations for you to check out. Band-Maid - CROSS (Apr. 13th, 2018) Band-Maid - Wonderland (Feb. 14th, 2020) Band-Maid - The Dragon Cries Band-Maiko - Gion-Cho Oh, and Band-Maid did a kickass instrumental live cover of the first verse Duality by Slipknot a couple months ago. (And I'm wondering if, had Knotfest Japan actually gone ahead, and COVID not become this global pandemic that it is, would they have brought Corey Taylor, Clown, and Jay Weinberg onstage and done a full cover....) And, a couple non-Band-Maid suggestions, check out either End of an Era or Thoughts of You by AVOID.

[@snowdog5895]

Band Maid - "Take me higher!!" - live is FIRE!!

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

I can't remember is it this concert that has an extended intro to TAKE ME HIGHER?

[@Carrera26]

Japan is killing it with females in rock bands. Check these out Bridear 'Light in the Darkness' or 'Ghoul' Asterism 'Rising Moon' absolute prodigies with face melting musicianship and an international tour at age 15

[@franshendrix1404]

Welcome dear lady, welcome to the Maidiacs! May your life never be the same! You have been DOMINATED!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Love your reaction because it comes from a place of love, appreciation and experience. And it all shows on your face. Please do all 92 Band-Maid songs. ;-)

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Tom Clark wow that’s a lot. But we can try. Maybe over the next couple years lol

[@GunChronicles]

Hi Suzi. Great reaction. I love how they didn't have the bass guitar washed out and faded in the background. They had it sound just as prominent as the other instruments. I love when bands do that. For me it just gives a song a little old school Black Sabbath feel. Yes, I am a huge Sabbath fan. Long live metal! Rock on, Suzi!

[@sugoruyo]

They have a beast of a bassist too.

[@greatd6030]

Thank you great reaction. More Band maid please.

[@justicar5]

For more Japanese goddesses check out LoveBites- when destinies align and Aldious - We are

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Great reaction sister! I had the privilege of seeing Band-Maid in LA last year and they blew me away! No doubt the best group that has graced our society in a very long time! Incredible rhythm section!! these ladies know how to control a crowd! It’s refreshing to hear an honest lady’$ perspective on the band! I heard your band and you guys rock to!!

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

So lucky! Thank you!! Our new a,bum is coming soon! Hope you like it!

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!!! MISA!!!!!!! MISA!!!!!!!! the bad ass Bass Assassin. All ladies get to show their skills

[@tommcfall1274]

They are the most beautiful and amazing band on the planet. When I found them 2 years ago they renewed my love for music and owned this 68 year old jazz, rock, fusion drummer

[@kevenbridges9433]

These ladys always have fun on stage.When they all grouped up around the drummer they were making faces at her .Trying to mess her up lol!

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Lol

[@phreb9441]

Awesome Reaction !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, " PLAY " LIVE , " ONSET " LIVE , " Take Me Higher " to name a few , they will rock your socks off !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OlettaLiano]

As a former bassist I'm most impressed with their bassist and drummer. They did a great job of providing a solid foundation.

[@davidornberg]

Check out Gacharin Spin. Koga the bassplayer and Hana the drummer is sometimes doing unreal stuff. The musicians in Gacharin Spin also have a project with the singer Fuki and then they have the band Doll$Boxx... worth checking in!

[@OlettaLiano]

@@davidornberg Okay, thanks.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Oletta Liano Check their Live Version of Dont You Tell Me The drummer and Bassist are even better in that version

[@MrNovakngood]

I was in that room. You can hear me singing along mid way up on the right hand side facing the stage. Amazing concert. Seeing Band Maid live in Tokyo is an experience that will be with me always. I even bought the bluray of the concert. I was disappointed it didn’t include the acoustic versions of Puzzle and Yolo. Was so looking forward to watching and hearing those songs again

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

You are the luckiest!!

[@MrNovakngood]

The Wolf HunterZ thank you but I don’t think my bank account would agree with you lol

[@ontaka5997]

This happened to be the 22nd song out of 23songs they performed at a near 2 hours long show this February. They really got tons of stamina.

[@paullow3377]

They just released their live performance of Onset on their channel. Enjoy!

[@rossmudie9298]

I know, it's now ok to watch onset officialky live on you tube, whats next from zepp? omg 😁

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

so travis just finished a reaction to it. thanks for telling us!!

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Wai Keet IF i dare to say so i prefer Moratorium over Onset

[@paullow3377]

@@sheldoncooper8199 No worries. Everyone has their personal faves. ;)

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@@paullow3377 That is True i love Alone and Bubble and Blooming and Daydreaming. Argh there s no bad Band Maid Song they are just to good even the Songs they didnt write themselves they make their own with the Live versions

[@JoaoBosco-yd3ln]

Great reaction, when the three ladies approach the drums, it is a joke they play to see if Akane gets distracted and misses (they make a face), but they never make it.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘 😁✌ Sweet!!! Band Maid with Suzie!!! (Hopefully I spelled your name correctly) but great times!!!!

[@TheStefan6969]

Don't You Tell Me live!!!! Seriously, the middle breakdown is sic!!!! 😉🤘🤘

[@4thArmoredVet]

Great reaction to my favorite band. Just subbed... and you have beautiful eyes too.

[@robertebrownfield]

Great reaction. Would you believe that this song was number 20 in a 21 song set that lasted over 2 hours? They show this amount of energy through the entire show. It was fantastic to watch.

[@kaazan1]

We are a family of musicians, my brother is a drum teacher with recognition from the conservatory of Milan, I play different instruments and make compositions and arrangements, and I can say that Band-Maid are truly incredible, in particular, when my brother discovered that Akane had studied drums for only 4 years before making the first record, he was shocked. And she told me, but where does this girl go? And he can evaluate a drummer, believe me. Akane is at absolute levels, not only for the technique but for the composition of the drumlines.

[@markyg236]

She, and MISA the bassist, studied at the Tokyo School of Music and play multiple instruments. Band Maid's success was not a coincidence.

[@FinalShadow17]

@@markyg236 it was slight coincidence. They were ready to disband before thriller went viral. They changed their sound almost completely after the first album

[@mattbrown9631]

Saiki is the Queen. She commands, and we obey.

[@powbobs]

That’s just creepy.

[@michaelfarmer6877]

The two best Japanese female bands are BandMaid and Lovebites. Check more BandMaid and if you like a little more power metal then check out Lovebites "When destiny's align". Both are really good bands.

[@kirbysmith882]

Love Lovebites but check out Mary's Blood. Fate Gear not there yet but still a good band.

[@kirbysmith882]

I don't know Speed I have to check them out. I like Metallic and they have some great songs but they have never been my favorite band at any time or even in my top 5. For me my top 5 is a band I make time to listen to them every day. So my top 5 changes all the time. Jinjer has been in my top 5 for over a year Band Maid has been in it for almost a year. I have listened to both every day since I heard them.

[@kirbysmith882]

Guess they took down the comment about Speed ( not a female band or a band. They are a singing group like Baby Metal. And a all male pop group).

[@platatrinity8857]

I agree 100%

[@scottpollack1007]

BANDMAID IS THE BEST! Just my opinion!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Glad to see more Band Maid reactions. One of the many things that is impressive about this band is the layers & complexities in their songs. I think that Blooming & Bubble are excellent examples of this. Also the way the way they will zig instead of zag (so to speak) in a song with unexpected changes in tempo and/or keys, and yet do it so seamlessly and effortlessly like it was just supposed to be so in a weirdly perfect kind of way. Example of this in this song when Kanami does her extra solo after Akane's drum solo then it fades right into Saiki's vocals. When most, I think, would expect Kanami to just keep going then maybe have a bit of a break/pause before the singing recommences. Speaking of that complexity just check out all the little mini runs MISA was doing in this song.

[@rext0r670]

Dude, listen to that bass line! Holy smokes! That's one hell of a bass player! ofc the other ones aswell! :D

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Right??!?

[@philipebbrell2793]

Time to get my DVD of this concert out and play it LOUD!

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

I watched the whole concert or at least as much as was available and their concerts quite often go for 2 hours and that from memory WAS the 2nd to last song so the more you are exposed to them the more amazing they get. I'm like a little kid they just keep me excited.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Stephen Chigwidden lol me to

[@oldmanjimh3165]

Lead singer sounds better than ever here and the players, well fantastic as usual.

[@ronsorage78]

Also MISA is my favorite. Amazing bass player and to me the most beautiful women on the planet. They all are amazing musicians.

[@Bekka_Noyb]

MISA is gorgeous! ♥

[@sheldoncooper8199]

I love this Version of this Song soo muuch i listen to it EVERY DAY since 23 days now.

[@scottpollack1007]

I love your reactions and agree with you 100%! BANDMAID IS UNBELIEVABLE! FIVE PETITE JAPANESE GIRLS THAT WILL ABSOLUTELY BLOW YOU OFF THE STAGE AND INTO THE PARKING LOT! WORDS CANNOT BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THE TALENT OF THESE FIVE LADIES! OMG!!!

[@realdocloco]

What I love here is that it's the penultimate song of their show (23th song!) and you can see they're giving their last strengths in the battle. Just after this is the grand finale, with a very emotional Saiki adressing the audience before Endless Story. Shivers. Lovely reaction Suzi.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Maidiacs rejoice. BAND-MAID have uploaded "ONSET" live to their YT channel. Wolf HunterZ please react to this awesome instrumental, these ladies are phenomenal. Kudos.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

travis just finished it. go check it out!! thanks for telling us

[@outwest1014]

The maid costumes are to create a "gap" meaning the difference between what you hear, Hard Rock, vs what you are seeing maids. Popular in Japan. Kanami (lead guitar) composes the music and Miku (vocals, rhythm guitar, Spokes-Pigeon) writes the lyrics.

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Interesting!

[@PeredyIzhere]

You are now hearing from ME! lol... keep kickin ass

[@mj.12l.29]

Band-maid song Freedom live is quite the experience

[@opohfarm187]

You Must ROCK the ROCK you think you cannot ROCK!!!!!!!

[@dennisueland8146]

Just an FYI - this was song 20 of 21 at that 2 hour show.

[@herbertomura9414]

Love your reactions! The JROCK scene in Japan has been the forefront of Rock music in the last 15 years. And all female rock bands is just insane the past 10 years. No other country can match the incredible musicians coming out in droves on the JROCK scene. Many of these female groups start in junior high school. Check out the fantastic talented female groups like Destrose, Doll$Box, Mary's Blood, Aldious, Scandal, Bridear to name only a very few of the insane Japanese rock bands.

[@damienmaynard8892]

Amazing. Awesome. "Onset".

[@jagalico8835]

i really like your reaction!! from japan 🇯🇵

[@ronsorage78]

Bandmaid is my current favorite band. Bar none all of them are super talented.

[@Weatheredsteel]

FYI - This was the 20th song in a 21 song, 2-hour set. It's from their official blu-ray of their concert. It is a mind-blowing show. I got my copy 20 days ago & I've watched it 5 times already!

[@kirbysmith882]

I just ordered mine.

[@weilima9316]

It’s actually 22 of 23. The 2 acoustic songs they did that night are not included in the DVD / Blu-Ray.

[@Weatheredsteel]

@@weilima9316 Thank you! I did not know that!

[@weilima9316]

Weathered Steel no problem. I was actually a little crestfallen. Was very much looking forward to those 2 songs (YOLO and Puzzle with MISA)... the Girls also apologized in the audio commentary on the disc. We’ll never know why it wasn’t included.

[@Space_Ranger]

Every single one of them is so talented. Some would say Miku is the weakest but I disagree! She's a great rhythm guitarist, singer, and she's the one that writes many of the lyrics, she started the band, and is their main speaker to the public. Love you Miku!

[@nrran6835]

Anything that she’s behind the other girls on as far as technical proficiency, she more than makes up for in bringing the fun out of everyone. She’s an A+ rockstar. I’m always happy seeing her up there living the dream that she chased and earned. She’s a great backup singer, her rhythm guitar work puts down a nice GRIMEY foundation for Kanami to play over, and she has more fun on stage than anyone I’ve seen in a long time. Kobato 2024 for world president.

[@nelsonta00]

I agree with what you say, but it does irk me that Miku is the main speaker because in a lot of interviews its only her doing the talking while the rest just sits there. Its weird that Saeki the lead singer does almost no taking 🤔

[@lawrenceflower8418]

Great reaction, yes more Band Maid please.

[@mr.bluebird6544]

Excellent reaction! I believe the ladies are finally embracing the fact they are one of the best rock bands in the world right now. Really sucks this funky bug has kept them from performing live. As others have said, looking forward to their live stream next month!!!

[@Dtagcity]

Nice! Loved how invested you were. You’ve got to check out their instrumental “Onset” that they just dropped on their official channel just a few hours back. Its the one that got me hooked to them initially.

[@danieltull9583]

The Japan metal scene is so big. Alodious is a great band to check out

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

I’m so excited to explore that! Amazing!

[@mlm5150]

Not only can they seriously rock... But their ballads are amazing and really showcase Saiki's voice. Check out Daydreaming.

[@dandyprime5338]

React to their song "Blooming". It's their best song. It's crazy good.

[@brettmarlar4154]

Moratorium Live, Puzzle Live, Dice Live, Daydreaming Live. All are by Band-Maid.

[@maximushaughton2404]

Another Japanese band for you to check out Unlucky Morpheus, a who class themselves as "Technical Melodic Speed Metal", that hit like a freight train and just keep going. A band with so much talent in it, it's silly. Oh!! and the singer, is just a force of nature. Unlucky Morpheus - Black Pentagram

[@tonygriffin_]

Seems to be playing at a volume level of about 3. Band-Maid needs to be set at 11 at least!

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Ahhhhh DAMN! My favorite performance of one of my favorite songs! I appreciate that you just revel in it instead of trying to compare them to some familiar, shitty American scene band! They are without a doubt Alone on their pedestal.💪🏻🤘🏻

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

Black MISA Black MISA Black MISA!

[@tamotsuish]

Thanks great reaction! I love it!

[@rickfromtexas4659]

You can't find a bad song by these ladies. Just pick any of them at random. To expand your Japanese experience, try LOVEBITES "Shadowmaker" or "When Destinies Align," or Mary's Blood "Marionette." The guitarist Saki from Mary's Blood is totally off the hook.. Or, take a look at "Headless Goddess" by Fate Gear. There are so many of these awesome female bands in Japan that it is unbelievable. Great reaction again.

[@tacowasabi8864]

Shadowmaker Ｙｅｓ👍👍👍

[@vandeboeds1]

Yeah Lovebites pls

[@gcal770]

Try LOVEBITES “Break The Wall”.

[@drogonr9318]

Nice reaction! Try Puzzle live, or Yolo (mv) - really creative pieces that I think you'll love (amazing solo's and songwriting in both of them (esp the latter)).

[@tonyborasio7187]

THE BEST METAL BAND EVER PERIOD!

[@chakouyang2545]

Best band live by far

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

Bando-Maido is 💗 Please do check out Unlucky Morpheus - Black Pentagram.

[@lkm55]

Look at Onset….4 minutes of instrumental perfection.

[@arsnlin]

Cool reaction to a cool song

[@jamesm5883]

🤘😆🤘

[@MichaelNolen]

Daydreaming, the non-fiction days, real existence

[@dashonholmes6774]

It's been awhile..Band maid came with alot of new mv "Different, Manner, Warning and after life this month..I hope ya reaction to it soon its 🔥🔥🔥

[@kerrylewis7964]

DON"T YOU TELL ME (LIVE) PLEASE

[@frankwolf2156]

Greetings from Germany

[@Augmintt]

Lovebites - Shadowmaker please

[@junbug9844]

To be honest almost all Japanese rock or metal bands seem to be better live they put a lot of effort into their performances.

[@crackrat6166]

J-Rock and J-Metal are so on fire right now!! You might want to check out NINGEN ISU for some doom/horror metal stuff. And even though they are technically not around anymore try some Sex Mechine-guns for some weird/fun speed/thrash metal. ✌🏼

[@jeremyboynowski3784]

I do enjoy this band quite a bit. I am only starting to listen to them as well as they are a new discovery for me. I would love to watch your reaction to Road of Resistance live version by Babymetal.

[@Karma-kr5dd]

Check out Mary's Blood video Promise Land Live.

[@artskin6113]

No they are not real, its physically impossible to get so much talent into one band !

[@Giiisziii]

React to their song RINNE or reincarnation

[@johnmagill3072]

Review anything from Band Maid and Nemophila, I'm happy..lol. Everything from them is good.

[@marifosquejrvictormartin5833]

Since you liked BAND-MAID, try to react to LOVEBITES another JAPANESE ALL FEMALE BAND..

[@kevenbridges9433]

Check out Moratorium live plz. Great reaction !

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Thanks!

[@perttihaajanen5902]

dimash kudaibergen sinful passion

[@grayjack5021]

I Akane can play the piano as well?

[@kristophernekula5151]

Hopefully the Pandemic can get under control soon, becasue they are scheduled to play the Budokan next February

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Hey just seen a video with you guys and that sonny von cleveland guy. Are you guys also from Cleveland? If so, a fellow NE oHIo peep here :)

[@TheWolfHunterZ]

Sweet! Yes! Sonny is the bassist in our band! Maybe we will see you at a show sometime!

[@pikalim18]

Band Maid is the best girl group band!! Please react to unlucky morpheus--black pentagra.

[@kaazan1]

you can go random with band maid my dear, every song is better than other no way to go wrong with band maid.

[@warralvan1552]

Nice reaction 🙌 Please react to MORATORIUM...you won't regret it!!

[@avader5]

Ironically, Saiki is very soft spoken in person. Why are Saiki and Misa so Goth?

[@Justiceforall55]

React to red fog by orbit culture

[@alexanderkoob2713]

Please react to Ningen Isu „Heartless Scat“

[@itzme_j3429]

Pls pls. do react to the Japanese rising star all girls band "TriDent" song is -Voltage" 'just fight' and "Continue". So lit. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❣️

[@roberttoomey6157]

The Maid's are just damaging