BAND - MAID Manners and Black Hole LIVE (REACTION)

[@edwardallen4051]

They are :- Miku (Small Pigeon) - Rhythm Guitar, second vocals, Lyricist, Band founder Misa (The Barefoot Assassin) - Bass, beer and whiskey Akane (Gorilla) - Drums, Bananas or any food for that matter Kanami (Princess,Kanamincho or Mincho) - Lead Guitar, Genius composer, coffee and cakes Saiki (Ice Queen) - Lead Vocals, Mesmorizing stage performer

[@Slitthroat1776]

I really enjoy y’all letting me know the names of the members! Thank you!

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

THE best rock band on the planet 👌❤. Lovebites and Asterism come close behind though.

[@ALAN_COX]

You saved me some typing because I was about to introduce the band.

[@myeckwaters]

This video was recorded live to the internet, during the COVID lockdowns. They really come alive in front of actual people though. It really brings out their joy and playfulness, It's hard to express the feeling of seeing a band rocking this hard while being so happy.

[@franks9432]

The genre is BAND-MAID! Besides being excellent musicians crafting great songs, they are simply a lot of fun to watch and hear.

[@Slitthroat1776]

Yes they were a bunch of fun to watch and hear!

[@killiansred1000]

Yup.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 56 years on this planet. They don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive 10 year back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and bad-ass musicians to boot. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in maid cafe's. It's a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see is NOT what you get. They take the maid café concept literally. They call their concerts "servings" and their fans "Masters and Princesses". Oh, and Miku is an 810 year old small pigeon. Welcome to the pigeon hole Po!

[@Slitthroat1776]

Thank you for the info!!!

[@RetiredInThailand]

And their playing and stage presence is just touching the surface of this band. The girls have their stage personas, their off stage personas, they even have an acoustic, tradition folk Geisha rock and 'April Fool's Day gift to their fans' personas! Great back story, true friends, and total musical geniuses (especially Kanami, the lead guitarist who IMO is a modern day Mozart when it comes to writing and arranging music ... Her shedding abilities are the least of her many amazing talents. I'm a 66 year old rocker, and I've not seen a band like this every ... The fan friendliness of the Beatles and Monkeys, the consistency of song quality of Queen, the attention to detail and arrangements of The Eagles & Elton John ... And while they kick your ass with their music, they can turn and destroy you with pure Kawaii sweetness while tuning up their guitars for the next 'musical assault'! Over 120 songs... Not a single dud

[@charleslatora5750]

Yep. Agree. IMHO the Best Hard Rock Band Today.

[@mikeat2637]

What he said !!!!!!!!!

[@chrisegbertky]

You nailed it. So reminiscent HARD DAY'S NIGHT & HELP! They would be great in a movie like that.

[@trfatman]

You: "For my first time watching Band Maid I have chosen Manners/Black Hole Live...." Me: [evil grin] "drinking from the fire hose, are we?"

[@reesereese2524]

Great reaction to this extraordinary band . Top tier talent with the with the ability to leave wondering what did I just hear . Besides the talent they are are incredibly humble , funny as well as grateful . Band Maid works their butt off giving fans the best quality music Saw them in Dallas ... Never smiled so much at a concert .Will see them again

[@Slitthroat1776]

I can actually see the hard work, you are so right!

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid is considered one of the best Hard Rock bands in the world ! They are extremely talented and shine when performing live ! This is a live stream for their fans during Covid ! No Fans in the stands =( Great Reaction Man =) I would suggest "Real Existence" Official Live or Domination Live Thanks✌🤘

[@Slitthroat1776]

Oh ok thank you! I didn’t realize this.

[@marcostavinga4521]

Band-Maid is a style unto their own. Some call it controlled chaos, some call it a fusion of the best elements of rock, punk metal and whatever other genre they're into. I just know like them ever since I found them on KZbin several years ago. I have been a fan (Maidiac) ever since.

[@MCLHEF]

Their concerts are 2+ hours of this kind of energy and NEVER a bad song in the lot. Best concert I've ever seen in my 63 years on this earth!

[@spaolozzi53]

There is a name for this genre, it's Band Maid. Constantly experimenting and pushing themselves to the limit. Kanami the lead guitarist is the main composer and asked Akane, the drummer what her top drumming speed would be, Akane said about 190 BPM so Kanami wrote Black Hole at 220 BPM. Akane submitted 7 possible drum patterns which she rated Easy to Hell. The rest of the band chose Hell. This is how they work, they never settle and us fans never have to, there is never a song that is just a variation of the last one.

[@andrewwiggin]

Band-Maid is the gift that keeps on giving. Absolutely untethered by definitions or assumptions. They incorporate multiple styles and perform with virtuoso skill levels. Keep on listening.

[@Jackgtd2]

Stumbled across these ladies during the pandemic lockdowns and was hooked instantly. Fantastic musicians! You are right about being their own genre. Just when you think you have them pigeon holed (pun intended) they throw something totally different at you. They can be wonderfully nostalgic yet fresh and innovative. I think you will enjoy this ride!

[@douglasbrown1345]

Greatest rock/hard rock band in the world.

[@johnkrytonn3210]

its Band Maid doing Band Maid things..... they are awesome....

[@sceif]

welcome to the best rock band on the planet. Seen them twice live and easily the best events I've ever seen in person. They make no bad songs and each new one you hear will be your new favorite. Saved my love of rock n roll and music in general.

[@jasonnord785]

Great band! I’ve seen them live four times and can’t get enough.

[@roumiaou]

Hi/hello/ bonjour ! Everything is different with this awesome band.Their mission is to bring a smile on your face. They roam through countless styles + especially their own that's unique, and never disappoint. You said the word "Different", it's a cool song fom them to check as well ;-) A tiny list ? "Warning !" "Daydreaming" "Puzzle" "Unleash" "Rinne" "FROM NOW ON"... Enjoy, I'm sure you will. + more than 100 songs...

[@EliseAutoXr]

These are some tough songs for the first time visiting Band-Maid... they are both awesome, but Black Hole can take a few listens for it to "slow down". Band-Maid has been my favorite band for many years, they are fantastic. Welcome and thanks for the reaction!

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

As to your comment about them creating their own genre - you are absolutely right, even if it was not their intention in the beginning. BAND-MAID has a plethora of songs and the variety of sound that is astounding in my opinion. Thank you for reacting to this amazing band. If interested, their latest release (a few weeks back) is SHAMBLES and might be worth checking out, sir. I hope you will react to more BAND-MAID, no matter which song(s) you choose.

[@Slitthroat1776]

Will definitely being doing more!

[@lurkmerchant]

Thanks for checking out this special band. As you pointed out, they almost have their own little genre, which we call "Band-Maid genre" even after listening to hundreds of great Japanese bands, or global music for that matter, they sound different. No matter which style of music they play, you'll know it's Band-Maid, every member of this band has their distinctive style and sound.

[@devingalloway2708]

What can i say that other haven't i saw them in Houston in October 22' Daytona May 23' and Denver 23' such a blessing, wow and they really were technically better each time, i have a playlist of 35 songs 2 hours an 12 minutes im still savoring. I heard "Screaming" for the first time live, its like a celebrity cheif cooking up something special just for you, its so satisfying knowing that i have so much music from the Maids that ive never heard YET outside of my playlist there's probably 10 or 20 song that pop up now an then and im left wondering "how do they do it"? So many great songs! And in 4 years or so i still haven't reached halfway into their catalog, keep in mind i listen to them everyday with MANNERS probably my number one go to.

[@Puyax01]

I was smiling once you end up talking about the 1st song because I knew you would not be expecting what was coming 😂. Good stuff, great reaction and welcome to Band-Maid.

[@MusicMike747]

Maidiacs Unite! We have a new recruit! 🎉 Welcome to the best thing to happen in the hard rock space in a generation. One ☝🏽 heads up: if you think you know what to expect…you don’t

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! These girls are amazing! Manners is top tier Band Maid! Def an old school rock vibe Been to 2 Band Maid concerts in the past year. By far the best 2 concerts I've ever been to! 'I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Bubble, Puzzle, Warning (live) & Onset

[@lonniekramlich6241]

The Maids are back home in Japan, finishing up their 10th anniversary tour ! They did nine shows in the States & one in Mexico City, and I was able to see them. They are phenomenal live ! You're most definitely right. They play whatever they want. They are their own genre ! You'll be happy to know they have around 130 mostly awesome songs in their catalog, so enjoy !! 😏❤️🎙🎸🥁😎🤘

[@garykeeling2275]

They played eighteen dates in the US. Nine in May, and another nine in August.

[@Jonas_S_]

Kanami (lead guitar) is just a genius songsmith. Add to that Miku's poetic lyrics and perfect backing vocals, Saiki's hypnotizing voice, Misa's intricate bass lines and Akane's imaginative drum patterns, it's all GOLD. Looking forward to more reactions! Po!

[@GlennWH26]

They have a great catalog of songs, but my heaviest recommendations would be the official lives of Domination, Freedom, Moratorium, Onset, and Play, or the MVs for Blooming, Dice, From Now On, Influencer, and Unleash! Okay, names, pronunciation, nicknames, and roles, in order that they joined the band. Miku Kobato - mee-koo - Kuruppo, the Little Pigeon, the Little Engine Who Will - band founder, backing (and occasionally lead) vocals, rhythm guitar, principal lyricist, tireless Spokespigeon and PR machine. Wielder of weapons grade cuteness. So determined to see her band succeed that she fired herself as lead singer (she decided her voice wasn't strong enough for hard rock), then went looking for a replacement. Learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Kanami Tono - kah-nah-mee - Kanamincho or just Mincho - lead guitar, keyboards, principal composer and arranger. On stage, she's a savant mad riffer with a room temperature IQ and a huge crush on Saiki. In reality, she's a genius, and not just musically- she has a degree in economics with honors from Tokyo University. Akane Hirose - ah-kah-neh - A-chan, the Gorilla - drums, sequencing, snacks, the leader the band doesn't have. What you see is what you get- a cheerful jock with a huge appetite who burns off the calories murdering her drums. Frequently snacks between songs. MISA - mee-sah - the Barefoot Assassin, MISA MISA MISA! - bass, booze, occasional wet work. Usually stone faced. Barely acknowledges the audience's existence. Always has a beer or a bottle of Jim Beam on her Orange amp. Originally, these were ways of coping with stage fright. These days, that's just how the assassin rolls. Saiki Atsumi - sah-ee-kee (but Psyche is close enough) - the Ice Queen, Sensei, Sai-chan - lead vocals, some lyrics, the "We're done" girl. Fashionista and train nerd. In total command on stage; hides behind Miku off stage (she's actually kind of shy).

[@emorycantrell3938]

Welcome to the world of the Maids , there is no wrong song of theirs to choose as your next one , Just smile and jump in..... you will not be sorry that you did .

[@Glenner7]

I'd recommend you find a video of the song Hate? from Lollapalooza a few weeks ago. It has a wild bass/lead guitar battle.

[@Slitthroat1776]

that sounds great!!!

[@edwardallen4051]

The 2 songs Dice and Hate from Lolla as there is also a glorious transition from Dice to Hate? kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2fKp5pvjcxnd9E

[@evilducks3710]

It is fantastic, you will love it. This is the best audio quality of it around and comes with another kick butt song in front of it as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2fKp5pvjcxnd9Esi=7cgX_Tsv9t_hc_Xf

[@evilducks3710]

@@edwardallen4051great minds and all that

[@Lillywhite]

Co-signed

[@Parker--]

Best band this century. As you've seen they can easily range from a more classic, bluesy, straight hard rock to this proggy punk metal. They take every combination of rock, punk, metal and pop and have a unique song for that combo. This is from their online only concert during the pandemic. To see what they're really like live I highly suggest the Domination Live official video. It's a true representation of what it's like seeing them in person. Or watch the Lollapalooza official live feed of their song Hate here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hafXfIWQbt2naacsi=L-jqTDnD4UqTXvNy

[@TlanImass]

Check out the acoustic versions of Catharsis and Sayonakidori in Band-Maid's official channel. While the guitars (Kanami and Miku) were both using acoustic and the drummer (Akane) was using hotrod sticks, the bass guitarist stuck to the electric so you will hear MISA's legendary skills prominently. The lead vocalist is named Saiki (Sigh-key). Thanks!

[@K.H.D710]

Very nice reaction👍👍 As Roger-san pointed out, this was not "Different"😏😁 They have the official MV for the song "Different" which is a chaotic fast-tempo fun song. You may want to check that out as well😉

[@Slitthroat1776]

Will do!!

[@willcityaway7971]

Welcome to the rabbithole that is Bandmaid. Some other Japanese female bands. Nemophilia, Love Bites. My favorite KBnad is Onewe. Gravity or Montage is a solid choice. Outstanding musicians. Got the whole Korean image thing but they were a band before signing with a label. Waggahi Band is definitely something to experience. Traditional instruments and rock band.

[@jeffreyrigby2387]

Different......hell yes! They are their own genre. Speaking of "Different", you NEED to react to "DIFFERENT" (LIVE official video) to see these ladies in action with the crowd. Their YT channel has many of their tracks and they are not blocked. As a matter of fact, they actually watch many of these reactions and really enjoy them. Great reaction,..... but seriously,...... you havent seen anything yet. Over 130 tracks and some are good...the rest are GREAT! Welcome to the world of Maidiacs brother.

[@boomboom418]

Welcome down the rabbit hole. If you want to see more I would say if you could find the live version of Hate from their set at Lollapalooza that is worth your time and if not I think the live version of No God is still a good track. Also, congrats on hearing your favorite band for the first time.

[@himbo754]

"Black Hole" is from the heavy end of their repertoire. There are so many suggestions for more Band-Maid. They *are* their own genre. I suggest Domination (official live, not the music video), From Now On (music video, it's a great instrumental), Blooming (music video), "Rinne" (music video - usually pronounced "RIN-ay"), Puzzle (live), and many others. They are excellent musicians, compose their own music (except for really early stuff), and vary across acoustic, hard rock, ballads, punk, pop catchiness, and even a touch of metal (Black Hole). Different again is their traditional Japanese side-project, Band-Maiko (maiko is apprentice geisha): see "Gion-cho" and "Secret Maiko Lips". They are definitely worth knowing more about -- they have been my number 1 band by far since 2021. Their oldest video -- Thrill -- is what saved them from oblivion 8 years ago when they were just an unknown Japanese band. The management were going to close them down after Thrill, but the video went viral and got a couple of million views ... overseas .. so the management relented and kept them on. Now they tour the US, Mexico, and in the past Europe and South East Asia. They are very popular outside Japan because they play high quality rock as many in the West remember it from decades ago. They are highly thought of by other musicians because of their obvious skills. The band was created by the rhythm guitarist/second vocalist (Miku Kobato) who used to work in a maid cafe. She liked the frilly dresses she wore as a maid, but thought it would be great to contrast that with hard rock -- "cool music". She calls this "the gap": people see their maid outfits and expect soft pop, but are surprised to hear excellent hard rock instead. She loves the surprised look on people's faces when the band play their first chord at concerts.

[@grahamreed8774]

You got it right in one- A genre of their own.

[@chakouyang2545]

Welcome to Band Maid world brother

[@outwest1014]

Here are 2 reviews from their Lallapalooza sets. They have total control of their music, from creation to the order of the songs on their albums. The Maid costumes are to create the "Gap" meaning the difference in what your seeing, "demure maids" vs what you are hearing Hard Rock. CHICAGO SUN-TIMES The Japanese rock act is the quintessential example of not judging a book (or a band) by its cover. Inspired by everyone from Carlos Santana to Deep Purple and Smashing Pumpkins, but looking like demure movie characters, Band-Maid is a total exploration of contrast, and about as shock rock as you can be nowadays - not for the blood and gore of, say, GWAR, but for the immediate hypnosis they impart. - Selena Fragassi ROLLING STONE Japanese Rockers Band-Maid Put Guitar Center Showoffs to Shame There’s a pun to be made about how much Band-Maid ripped, but the Japanese group goes even harder than that. Fluctuating between hard rock, aughts nu-metal, and pop rock, each member of the quintet is a virtuoso in her own right with more than a decade of practice in Band-Maid alone. They lured curious onlookers into the fold when highlights like “Domination” and “Don’t You Tell Me” got huge reactions from the crowd, but it was the bass solo-versus-guitar solo duels mid-song that got the biggest cheers. This is what those guys in Guitar Center think their ridiculous riffing sounds like. Turns out it’s done best, and most effortlessly, by women in black-and-white maid dresses and frilly hair-pieces as they smile ear to ear. -N.C. There are 200+plus Rock/Metal bands in Japan with about half all female. You got a lot of catching up ahead of you. Next - Band Maid "Puzzle" Nemophila - "Revive" official live Lovebites - "Hammer of Wrath" live Have FUN!!!

[@michaelbailey1395]

Band Maid is a genre.

[@topographic1973ify]

You've barely scratched the surface. Keep going with them. Watch DICE and HATE from Lalapalooza 2023 live. Best rock band on the planet. It'll blow your socks off.

[@paulpetersen879]

The best band in the world. These girls are the best

[@herbpoints]

✨🥰🤘

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Yes, Band-Maid is it's own genre. They do mostly hard rock but blend together pop, punk, metal, prog, fusion, jazz, hints of Broadway show tunes, Japanese Enka, folk metal, etc. - all mixed together with Japanese Maid Café culture, their own brand of goofy humor, a hard-working DIY never-say-die punk mentality, musical talent, and compositional genius. Band-Maid isn't like any other band on the planet. The "Day of the Maid - Manners/Black Hole" music video was released on May 10, 2021. See the joke? May 10 spells MAID? It was recorded at a Shibuya (Tokyo) venue used for live/taped television on February 11, 2021, as close to Valentines Day as they could schedule. Band-Maid had been scheduled to play Budokan, but that got cancelled due to Japan's lockdown extension, so instead Band-Maid played a live stream to their fan club members - a full concert at an empty venue, no audience except for their techs and the television production crew. Band-Maid loves to play hard and fast before a live audience. Their sets are generally 19-23 songs with a few "breaks" for audience interaction, a little over two hours long. Their concerts are pure energy from beginning to end. They have been together with the same members since 2013 and they are currently on their 10th anniversary tour which will end in November at Yokohama Arena.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Awesome! Might want to try a hit at Band Maiko where these ladies add traditional instruments into the mix.

[@coradesune7537]

Band-Maid's genre is Band-Maid ❤

[@mikeat2637]

Welcome the Wonderful World of Maids a/k/a Band Maid. There are over 100 really good songs in their catalogue and I've never heard anything mediocre about this hard-rocking, ass-kicking group of maids. You will love them !!!!! When they do Manners at a show every member in the audience already knows when to ha ha ha ha ha !!!!!! Your music world will now never be the same. If you want to check out another real good Japanese group, try Glim Spanky, who do great classic blues rock not heard in the US since the late 1970's. React to their live video of Circle of Time from their 2020 KZbin KZbin live concert. You will love them also.

[@philproffitt8363]

Oh mate...wonderful band. I'm not saying MISA is a chill bass player but...check out the trademark bottle of Jim Beam over her shoulder, on top of her amp stack :-) Hope you get deeper and deeper into the genre "Maid Rock"...you're gonna love it.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!!!!!

[@dennisthemenace671]

Slitthroat , Thanks for checking out BAND-MAID glad you liked them , Enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin .

[@Slitthroat1776]

Thank you for the suggestion!!!

[@arminthielen8570]

No Genre needed. Just Band-Maid. You really need to see them Live with a crowd. Domination or Freedom Live are great .

[@kakqu]

Great reaction!!! Funny you said "DIFFERENT" I would find it quite the "PUZZLE" if you didn't "PLAY" Band-Maid "FROM NOW ON" . " DON"T LET ME DOWN" ....and their "FREEDOM" live " ON SET" is awesome ..PEACE🕊🍌🍻☕⚾

[@zer0tzer0]

Live-To-Tape, so to speak, since no one really uses tape anymore. This was during the Lock Down, so no audience. But no, it's not 'Different' but do check that out too. It's a lot like 'Black Hole'. With BAND-MAID every song is different. They have created their own genre, which is No Genres. There's nothing they can't play, so they shapeshift through genres, sometimes within the same song, blending them without any musical barriers. Also check out 'Domination' LIVE. That's the standard starting point for new Maidiacs, and Welcome to The Ride!

[@JK-tz6kk]

Blackhole (220 bpm) closed out their last full album, and it gave us a glimpse of where they were headed in the future. Expect a new full album coming in 2024, with a song that is close to 230 bpm, Po! They just closed out their 10th anniversary USA/CDMX leg of their tour (2022/2023), and now begins the last leg of their Japan tour. Btw, they are a Japanese Hard Rock band from Tokyo. If you continue down this pigeon hole, you will soon reach 1K subs, Po! Enjoyed your reaction to the best HR Band in the world! 🦍🍌

[@Ytf2024]

You’ve got about another 100 great Band Maid songs to react to. 😊

[@greylocke100]

Welcome to Band-Maid, this is the first part of an information file I post for people new to the Ladies of Band-Maid and their music. I have to split it to bypass the YT filter. Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Main Lyricist, Age: 31 Koba/Kuruppo/ Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Keyboards, Backing Tracks Age: 31 Kanamincho/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Arrangements 9/28/91 Mincho Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks, Age: 32 Ah-Chan Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing Tracks Age: 30 MISA-MISA-MISA Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Backing Vocals on Backing Age: 29 Sai-Chan/ Tracks, Backing tracks, Arrangements 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) I can post the rest if someone would reply to this comment. And as for "Different", they have a song called "Different" they wrote for an Anime. Different along with Black Hole are two of the songs I call the Ferrets on Drugs songs, by the Ladies. They have a third Ferret on Drugs song, which is called Rinne or Reincarnation, which was filmed on Super 8, 8mm film cameras and 2 action cameras like a GoPro, because the Guitarist, Kanami, and the Drummer, Akane, were too fast for the film cameras 24 frames per second to pick up properly. And for Black Hole, Kanami the Lead Guitarist and Main Composer asked Akane the drummer just how many beat per minute she could play, and was told 170-180. She was then handed Black Hole which is 220 beats per minute. From the 2021 Player Magazine Interview with Akane: - This time the last song BLACK HOLE had a great impact. In your previous album, Rinne was awesome, though… Akane: I felt like “Finally this came!” (laughs) - Finally you played this. I wonder what you will do in the future… Akane: I wonder too (laughs). - Was it originally like this in the demo? Akane: Yes. I had to keep kicking (the bass drum) longer, but it had many parts a human can’t play, so I modified it within the range of a human drummer, and it’s still like this. As for the last bass drum pattern, I made seven or eight patterns, and they were like “Names like ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’ are not easy to get, so name them according to your level”, so I actually named them like “Easy, Comfortable, Normal, Possible if I work hard, Tough, Painful, Hell”, and they chose “Hell” (laughs). It’s the phrase named “Hell”. - (laughs) However, didn’t you expect them to definitely choose “Hell”? Akane: Yes, I expected. I was prepared for it. I was sure they wouldn’t choose “Easy”. And THAT is why so many of us LOVE these Five young women. They push themselves constantly to improve and to make the best music they can, ALL to serve their fans.

[@Greish-esquire]

More 😉

[@greylocke100]

@@Greish-esquire Thankee Kind Sir. Here is the rest of that file. Band Maid was started in 2013 by Miku Kobato. At the time she had just left the Idol Group, Lil Cumin and she didn't like the type of music she had been performing. She approached her management agency with the idea of making an actual band playing rock music but dressed as maids. She had worked in a Maid Cafe and thought the image of maids playing rockin music would create what she called "The Gap" between what you see and what you hear. The Management company was like Ok, go ahead. Miku then looked around and found Kanami a singer/songwriter who was posting her own videos on the internet. Miku had her agency contact her and Kanami thought the idea was cool and agreed to join. Miku then asked if Kanami knew a drummer who might be interested. Kanami had worked with Akane in the past and there is 2 versions of this, the first is, Kanami literally walked over to Akane's apartment and asked her, the second is Kanami called Akane and asked her. (Akane has said in 2 different interviews that 1: Kanami called her and asked if she could come over and 2: in a second interview Kanami just came over) Akane was actually hesitant as she had worked in an "All Girl Group" before and didn't enjoy it as it wasn't the type of music she wanted to play. After hearing a Demo, Akane was like ok, but was still slightly hesitant because of the "Maid Outfits", but she agreed to give it a try. Akane was asked if she knew a bass player and she had gone to Tokyo School of Music with MISA and had worked a couple of jobs with her. So Misa was contacted and after she heard a demo she was like I like the music, but she also was hesitant about the "Maid Outfits", but she relented and joined in as she really wanted to play the kind of music she heard in the demo. The 3 of them then "Auditioned" for the record company and passed the audition. Now we have the "Core" members. The 4 members worked out some songs provided for them by the record company, and a setlist and they had performed 3 times with just Miku on main vocals. Miku after those performances felt that her voice wasn't powerful enough to really perform the songs she wanted. So she approached her management company again and asked if they had any singers who weren't in other projects. They then auditioned several singers. Miku heard Saiki rehearsing in a room across the hall and asked if she could be auditioned, the record company then had Saiki audition. Saiki was signed to the same management company and had done some work as a backup singer and dancer and was asked if she would be interested in auditioning for this new group which currently had 4 members and she would be the fifth. She had been a member of a group with 8 other people as a backup singer and dancer, and HATED it. So she listened to the demo and thought "Cool" because she liked the music. Now we come to the tricky part. Miku KNEW that if Saiki was told about the "Maid Outfits" she would say NO WAY!, so they didn't tell her. They told her they would have "Cool/cute Clothes"(I've read it translated either way), and she never met Miku until a few days before they had a contracted performance. She wasn't told about the "Maid Outfits" until the day before the performance, and she had considered backing out, but she had signed the contract. (Saiki also had NEVER met Miku until then as well) So the Ladies, went and did the performance and Saiki really, REALLY liked the crowds reaction and the music they were performing. She DIDN'T like the apron she wore so it got ditched after the first performance. And you now have the beginnings of the BEST LIVE HARD ROCK BAND in the WORLD! ALL HAIL BAND MAID!!!!! Now that we have the Full band, it was felt that there needed to be a second guitar. Saiki was like, "Not Me, No Way." So Miku said, "I'll do it.", at first that was literally all she did, was hold the guitar and mime playing it, until Akane said, if you are going to hold it, you NEED to learn to play it. And Miku said, "Ok.", and Kanami started to teach Miku how to play. The Ladies released their first album in 2014 "Maid in Japan" which failed to chart, but later after "Thrill" it was reissued and charted to #26 in Japan. Then in 2015 they released "New Beginning" On New Beginning was the song that changed Band Maid's entire existence. "Thrill"... The band was getting ready to release their first music video and the choice was between "Love, Passion, Matador" and "Thrill" and the ladies chose Thrill. (Little known fact, Miku helped with the lyrics on Thrill but did not get credited) This became the seminal moment of Band Maid. Because their second album charted at #64, the record company was seriously considering disbanding the Ladies and switching them to other projects. (In fact they had Kanami and Akane work with Mochi to Cheese thinking that when Band Maid cratered they could use them in another band. MISA had also just started working with Mochi to Cheese as well). However about 6 months after the video's release, a Facebook page "JRock Radio" posted the video to their timeline. And the video went viral. Having over a million views in just a few short weeks. The Ladies Twitter page got so many hits they thought their page had been hacked. Their KZbin channel also started getting more and more subscribers and views to Thrill. Now the ladies knew where their fans wanted them to go. Harder Rock, less pop. And history was Maid. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to ask.

[@emcl]

@@greylocke100 MISA was going to be in Mochi to Cheese? Did not know that. Mochi to Cheese is turning out to be a bit of a spawning ground with two (three?) ex-members in Band-Maid and another one in East of Eden (the vocalist). They might be a band to keep an eye on as well. A lot of star power there apparently, but the only other one I know is Yuki (D_Drive)

[@greylocke100]

@@emcl When Predia Disbanded and did their final concert, they got MISA, Akane and Kanami to back them at their concert. There are several photos of them all together, with MISA, Akane and Kanami wearing a matching outfit of slacks, white shirt, tie and black shoes. When I first saw the photo on Predia's Twitter account the caption said that MISA, Akane and Kanami from Mochi to Cheezu and Band-Maid were backing them for that performance. If the translation by Google Translate is correct. My understanding is that MISA was still working several jobs in addition to being with Band-Maid and was having problems paying the bills. So her joining up with Mochi to Cheezu would give her another income stream for 3-5 performances a month.

[@polskabob359]

I got some bad news for you. You are a full on maidiac, it only took 2 videos. Welcome to the pigeon hole , its a fun ride , do more vids of the band of maids

[@jordank2028]

Not gonna lie, I'll be jamming to some death metal and then listen to band maid right after. They're so insanely talented and like you said it's like their own freakin genre.

[@CoolClearWaterNM]

Black Hole: Pentatonic over scale progression? What the hell? And they made it sound good!

[@mkoose]

Hey Slitthroat, welcome to the world of Band-Maid ! Hope to see more Band-Maid on your channel in the future !

[@Slitthroat1776]

You will for sure!

[@neilwoodley530]

"They're creating their own little genre" Well observed! I've never heard anything like them and I'll be 70 this year. You could do a lot worse than listen to more of their music. Buckle up and enjoy.

[@johnpaul4784]

Akane is an alien on drums

[@Slitthroat1776]

FACTS a total beast of a drummer!

[@gaborberkes468]

Hy if you want check they potential watch they show from Lollapalooza festival and the song HATE? 😉Nice reaction

[@paulread4886]

Band Maid live 2020 doing Domination live with jammin solos from all.

[@TheJerm]

Warning: There is no escaping the power of The Maids. Speaking of warning, Band-Maid actually has a song called "Warning" and it's a banger! I'd suggest the mv, as the sound is a bit better, but choose whatever strikes your fancy, cuz..."There is no escaping the power of The Maids!" 😂 Welcome to Band-Maid! 🕊

[@gordowg1wg145]

It's YOUR channel - as the song says "You can't please everyone, so you might as well please yourself". Do you, good or bad, and let the chips fall where they will - some will like what you do, some won't - it'll balance out in the end. The most important thing is to be honest. Personally, I like people commenting on the parts they really like, or dislike, if I just wanted to listen to the band/group being reviewed I'd go to their channel and listen from there, or use one of the other on-line providers. Use the left and right arrow keys to go back or forward in 5 second steps - going back gives better continuity, IMO, but it's up to you. Anyway, back to BM - they're good, aren't they, and you have SO much more to check out from their channel - www.youtube.com/@BANDMAID/featured - usually the live is better, as they really respond to the audience, but their M/Vs are by no means to be ignored, "Influencer" is an example of this, it's beautifully shot. If you haven't done so, you may like to check out the rest of the Japanese scene - Lovebites are more traditional "metal", but there are many bands between them and the 'Maids in style and sound.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

With a name like Slitthroat i had to sub & you smoke proper cigs instead of that vape nonsense. If you're gonna kill yourself by smoking might as well do it right.👍 BAND-MAID sure ain't cookie cutter but if it's more Metal you like then check out their MV for "Rinne". It's about a serial killer who films his victims with an 8mm camera in the belief he can capture the moment on film when their souls leave their bodies. Yep, good, wholesome fare right there :)

[@johnmatthew102]

Three days later and this reaction pops up in my search. Go figure. I subbed because he didn't use the word banger, or the even worse word "bangah" when describing BandMaid's song. :) Seriously, that was a good and genuine reaction and I think the hook is set deep.🪝

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@johnmatthew102 John that's exactly what i thought. How refreshing.😌

[@Parker--]

lol Gary is a smoking purist. 😝 Also found it a bit refreshing to see someone smoke instead of vape because I wasn't even sure if KZbin even allows cigarettes on this site anymore. And honestly, in a way I agree simply because I know people who never smoked anything who took up vaping, which is horrible on your lungs on its own. Of course, I'm very let adults do whatever the hell they want, so don't expect me to complain either way.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@Parker-- Parker i agree with you entirely. There are plenty of things in life you shouldn't do, from smoking, what you eat & what you drink so i just do what makes me happy. Besides i could go out tomorrow & have a pub sign fall on my head & kill me. Wouldn't that be ironic, especially if the pub was called the "Dunn Inn".🤣

[@RahimRahmat]

You suggested my favourite song!!! I'm so touched.... sniff.....

[@Glen.Black.]

Thanks for the great reaction! If you love the drummer, you need to check out " BAND-MAID / FREEDOM (Official Live Video) " kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk. The whole song is cool, and every band member crushes it, as they all do in every song. But Akane has a full 30 second solo that is my favorite solo on the planet, that fits seamlessly in the song. Thanks again.

[@mrwolfe67]

This is a good song but you should react to Onset (live) and Real Existence (live) and Play (live). If you want to hear an epic drum solo check out Freedom (live)

[@danielnewcombe429]

And off down the pigeon whole you go.

[@jeffreykuska7877]

Welcome to the pigeon hole!!! They don’t make a bad song. Plus each song has something different.

[@Greish-esquire]

Maidiacs incoming!🤣

[@Slitthroat1776]

So true I love it!!!

[@iaingeo]

If you'd like to check out another great Japanese bassist, I recommend F Chopper Koga from the band Gacharic Spin. Here are a pair of live performances from Toyosu PIT: Sekira Liar: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrGlYGPiZ2ikM0 I Wish I: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJmppJhrj6efgtE

[@Supesnik]

As absurd as it might sound, being two genres usually in contrast, Black Hole, in my opinion, is definitely a progressive punk song.

[@mangalsana1]

React to lovebites Japanese band

[@Slitthroat1776]

Will do!

[@Prober61]

No, that was not Different, that's a totally different song. The Genre is Band-Maid and you've only scratched the surface.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

"yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah!" - Miku Kobato