BAND-MAID - Thrill & Dice | REACTION

[@Davey-Boyd]

Welcome to Band-Maid! The best hard rock band I have heard in my 58 years on this planet. While they don't class themselves as a metal band, they don't stick to any one genre and often mix genres in songs. They are extremely diverse and have an extensive back catalogue featuring Punk, Pop-Punk, Hard-Rock, Classic Rock, Metal, Prog, Blues, Jazz, Groove, Rap etc. From face melting 220 bpm punk-prog mayhem to ballads, instrumentals to acoustics they do it all. They can make you headbang, they can make you pogo, they can make you cry like a baby. They are also five of the nicest people in music, without a shred of ego. They are funny and fun and world class musicians to boot. They are currently into their 12th year with the original line up. Btw, Miku the rhythm guitarist (red rose) formed the band. She had the idea of Band-Maid after working as a maid in Japanese maid cafe's. Her idea is a concept called "The Gap" - that is what you see (cute maids) is NOT what you get (Hard Rock/Punk/Metal). 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!

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Hard Rock band on Earth. Even better live.

[@zinoviylubman5553]

Yes, VERY best hard rock band in the world!!!

[@BRO-HI808]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-Maid. Great reaction and breakdowns. You seem to like the blending of genres, you're in for a treat as the Maids have a knack for mixing and matching genres at will. All seamless and amazing. We call the genre Band-Maid. "Thrill" was the MV which saved the band. Their first MV and if it didn't succeed, the label was going to disband them. Luckily for us, the MV was posted on the book of faces and went viral. A million views in a couple of days. Get ready to dive into the pigeon-hole, as it is deep and diverse. Enjoy the journey. PO!🕊 🤘😆🤘 Next: "From Now On" OMV a kick 🍑instrumental "Warning" OMV will definitely get your heart pumping "Manners" and "Black Hole" Official Live MV, a great two-for reaction piece. The first a bluesy rock groove. Then buckle your seatbelts...a chaotic ride of being sucked into a black hole at light speed. Currently their highest bpm song at 220bpm. "Hate?" Official Live MV from their 10th Anniversary Tour finale at Yokohama Arena. Song 27 of 33 in the setlist. Amazing how they take a song about pure hate and make it sound so nice. Look for the conversation with MISA (bass) and Kanami (lead guitar).

[@russellpotter7294]

11 years of music. Punk, pop, rock, metal, even dance music. Lots of fans will make extravagant claims about Band Maid. But the truth is they are even better than anything any fan can try and express.

[@evilducks3710]

Welcome to band maid, the best rock band on the planet (imo of course). As you mentioned, they stared way back in the 2010’s (2013 specifically) but are still going strong today and have a new album coming out this month. They are primarily a hard rock band, but they dabble in lots of genres. If you want a more metal sound from them check out Hate? (Live). Shambles (MV). Warning (MV) There are dozens and dozens more after those. And yes, they have a song with the Warning that is very good.

[@MaidFrenzy]

Now there's a 3 some for a newbie. Great choice of songs.

[@k3w1b3an5]

As a metal head thank you for checking out the best rock band on the planet.

[@swissystan]

I’d recommend Rinne (MV), From Now On (MV), Puzzle (official live), Domination (official live), Hate? (official live) for starters….

[@nem447]

I see what you did there...

[@topographic1973ify]

You need to see HATE? live from Yokohama Arena next to really see something amzaing.

[@johnmatthew102]

Though the lyrics aren't near as uplifting. :)

[@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd]

@@johnmatthew102. Uplifting? No. Fricken awesome? Of course! It’s BAND-MAID!!!

[@chrisegbertky]

Welcome to the BandMaid experience. The greatest proper rock and roll band of the 21st century. Here's some opinions and facts: •Bass solos are more likely to happen than not •Guitar solos are shorter, far shorter than you would like them to be •Unless you are superhuman, you will not/ can not be able to pick up everything they're doing to make that song great on the first listen. •Genre? Genres?? We don' need no stinkin" genre! •11 yrs with the same line up. Think about that. •More hooks, riffs and motifs in many songs than most bands have on an album. Check it out. No hyperbole. •Use of puns, wordplay using homophones between Japanese and English are not the exception. They are typical of Kobato's lyrics. •Despite the fact that their LIVE videos are superior to the official studio MV"s the latter are excellent. Funny, graphic, innovative and stunningly beautiful works of art describe what you get with BandMaid's official MV's. •As close to the Beatles in terms of unique persona of the members as any group since the Monkees. MISA is quiet and drinks. Akane is happy and eats, Miku is klutzy and CUTE, Kanami is an airhead who crushes on Saiki and Saiki was the Ice Queen. But the Ice Queen has thoroughly thawed. See Yokohama's Endless Story! Their image is carefully crafted or spontaneous or both. •Many songs have catch phrases or singalong sections to engage the audience. Many songs are in English and Japanese.Most songs are full of joy as well. •They're having a ball. They enjoy performing. They enjoy the fans. They enjoy each other. •Make no mistake, this is not a regular band.

[@TomRussell-cy6ll]

Welcome to Band Maid !!!!! You just heard the best current rock band on the planet !!! Keep listening you'll see !!!!!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

11 years now. Five Maids with an 810 year old pigeon in the mix. what more could you ask for?. Welcome to BAND-MAID.

[@MusicMike747]

Subscribed! 🎉 Thank you for sharing our favorite band on your channel. The typical Band Maid fan is a 50-something year old man, usually one who had given up on finding any good music after the nineties. Many are musicians themselves. The fanbase is incredibly loyal and happy, eager to share the best thing to happen in rock music in a long time. That should tell you just how good this group is. They’ve resurrected the best DNA of rock’s past and deliver it with huge doses of FUN You started off well! “Thrill” was their first video. Went viral and saved the band. They were in their early twenties. “DICE” is the prototypical Maid song, with many of their signature elements. And yes, most of their lyrics have a positive message, often poetic, usually in Japanese with English thrown in to keep you on your toes. Be warned. The Maids are no AC/DC. Each song you hear will usually be completely different from the previous one. Sometimes dramatically different. Be open and honest with your opinions and it will help with recommendations. If you liked these two? “Don’t you tell ME,” “Choose Me,” “the non-fiction days,” and “Turn Me On” will be in the same musical arena. Welcome to Band Maid 🤘🏽

[@brunobryant4846]

Welcome to the best ride in the rock and roll fun park, B-M have more chops than a chain of butcher shops and more hooks than a tuna fishing fleet, these Rock Goddesses are seasoned professionals and they are musically fearless, enjoy your B-M journey you won't regret it, cheers from down under 👍🍻

[@danmolnar402]

Watch some live stuff. Huge energy and very clean live band. MISA on bass, Akane on drums - best rock rhythm section in this universe. Great vocals and harmonies (Saiki and Miku) and Kanami on lead guitar always has great guitar tone and is a riff machine. They are all so good and always pushing themselves to be even better.

[@daft73games]

Welcome to *Band Maid!* 🎀🎀🎀

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Band-Maid is what happens when a Japanese pop singer pitches forming an all female rock band that wears maid café outfits, then recruits a formidable power trio as her backup. From that beginning, Band-Maid quickly evolved into the present day quintet. That was in 2013, and through countless ups and downs Band-Maid not only survived but are thriving to this day. Band-Maid is THE live show: they're amazing musicians, composers, lyricists, vocalists, and they deliver every time.

[@metalmark1214]

I thought you'd like this band Nic. All are very talented and accomplished musicians. My favorite in the band is the bass player Misa Here are the members of the band Miku Kobato - rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals (2013-present) Kanami Tōno - lead guitar, backing vocals (2013-present) Akane Hirose - drums, percussion (2013-present) Misa - bass, backing vocals (2013-present) Saiki Atsumi - lead vocals (2013-present) Get ready for the Maidiacs to visit your channel. They have a huge following worldwide.

[@RogerChance5309]

This your request? 🍺🥴🕊️

[@metalmark1214]

@@RogerChance5309 Yes.

[@RogerChance5309]

@@metalmark1214 Nice Job! 🍺😁🤘🏻🕊️

[@philcalvino884]

Band-Maid's going to be your go-to hard-rock band, but they do mix in other styles, like metal, thrash, prog, blues, mid-tempo, etc. (you get the picture). Hate (live), Domination(live), Warning(MV), Blooming (MV), would be good next choices. If you want a two-fer that will induce a bit of whiplash, try Manners/Black Hole (studio live stream). Or just pick at random.

[@Maidiac88]

Thanks for reacting to the greatest hard rock band in the world! Their genre is Band-Maid. Wait until you see them live.

[@RogerChance5309]

Band Maid! 🍺🥴🤘🏻🕊️

[@BRO-HI808]

ROGER!!! Kanpai!!!🍺🍺🍺 PO!🕊

[@RogerChance5309]

@@BRO-HI808 what’s happening BRO!🍺😁🤘🏻

[@brunobryant4846]

ROOOOOGGGGEEEER 🤪👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@RogerChance5309]

@@brunobryant4846 Bruuuuunoooo! What’s going on my brother from down under? 🍺😆🤘🏻🕊️

[@brunobryant4846]

@@RogerChance5309 Still waiting on my daughter so I can get photos of me unwrapping my Akane sticks 😭🤣 all good Bro , I picked up a carton of Roger's brown ale for the weekend, could not walk by that and in beer and BAND-MAID we trust 😄 hope your NJ world is all things good 😊👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@BM4-Life]

🐦 *The Metal Junkie* 🐦 Welcome to the world of *BAND-MAID* (2013 - Present) A group of 5 young ladies from Japan that will rock your world: *Miku Kobato* (Kuruppo) = Lead Vocals / Rhythm Guitar *(Po!)* *Saiki Atsumi* (Sai-Chan) = Lead Vocals / Piano *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 you will enjoy over 100+ great songs you will start saying to yourself “This is my favorite *BAND-MAID* song”. _(No joke Po!)_ Below is a list of songs that will get you started alone (Official Music Video) Choose me (Official Music Video) HATE? (Official Live Video) Blooming (Official Music Video) YOLO (Official Music Video) the non-fiction days (Official Music Video) I discovered *BAND-MAID* in 2019 and came to a realization that *BAND-MAID* more then just a rock band they are a band that does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from (Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz) and a lot of fans including me would say “you got to check out their live videos” from: 2017-STUDIO COAST 2018-Zepp Tokyo 2020-LINE CUBE SHIBUYA 2021-BAND-MAID ONLINE ACOUSTIC In the end I realize that *BAND-MAID* more then just a band but a band that cares about each other and their fan base and in October of 2022 I had a fortune of experiencing them live and with that *BAND-MAID* cemented their Legacy into my heart. Rock On! 🤘 *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@eatsmylifeYT]

Band Maid was formed in 2013 and is currently the best rock band in the world.

[@Prober61]

Not metal, but not any specific genre either. Have fun dude. You have a hell of a lot more to check out. This is one of the best bands to come around in years. No one member stands above the others. they are all top tier. (PS: They're so young here. 11 years ago! and the bassist is MISA!) What's Dice about? "Welcome to my home. Candy or whip, which would you like?" I don't know what it's about either.

[@jeffreykuska7877]

Now you need to do Show Them which is a collaboration with The Warning!!

[@Kevin6059]

Welcome to the land of the Maidiac. This was a good 1/2 punch to begin your journey. See where they started out. All of their songs are great, but their skills and creative genius have pushed them to even greater heights.

[@kevinmiller1121]

As much as I love The Warning and the way they have brought a youthful energy to the tired genre of classic rock, Band-Maid is just a different animal. Their ability to weave hooks into very technically dense compositions is unmatched in modern rock music. Add the quirky maid aesthetic, the fun personalities, and the insane skill level, and you have a package that's unlike anything else I've ever experienced. They are the pinnacle of rock for me.

[@greylocke100]

Band Maid Is; (In order of joining band) Name/Age: Nickname: Position: Miku Kobato Small Pigeon/ Band Founder, Secondary Lead Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist, Age: 32 Koba/Kuruppo/ Main Lyricist, Backing Vocals, Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/21/91 Cluppo Kanami Tono Princess/ Lead Guitarist, Primary Composer, Backing Vocals, Piano, Age: 32 Kanamincho/ Keyboards, Backing Tracks, Backing Vocals on Backing 9/28/91 Mincho Tracks, Arrangements Akane Hirose Gorilla/ Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 33 Ah-Chan Backing Tracks, Arrangements 12/14/90 MISA Barefoot Assassin/ 5 String Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Age: 31 MISA-MISA-MISA Backing Tracks, Arrangements 10/15/92 Saiki Atsumi Ice Queen/ Primary Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocals, Lyricist, Piano, Age: 30 Sai-Chan/ Backing Vocals on Backing Tracks, Backing tracks, 2/8/94 Sensei (Teacher) Arrangements

[@devingalloway2708]

There's so much more goodness where that came from ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JayDavisAtHome]

Why Band-Maid is the best band on the planet right now. First their music, obviously. These ladies have genius level Talent on their respective instruments and vocals. Kanami is the Einstein of Rock and Miku is the Shakespeare of lyrics. So many great bands from the beginning of Rock till now have had songs that were truly bad. Band Maid has no such thing. Second is their relationship to their fans. They truly love and appreciate their fans even writing more than a couple songs showing that. Next we have their Humanity. Each one of these ladies represents the best of the human race. They are kind and humble to their fans as well as each other. Lastly is their dedication to their craft. They put an incredible amount of attention to detail in every single one of their songs. Every member contributes to the crafting of their amazing music.

[@bradmenpes809]

Welcome, Nic, to the best progressive hard rock band on the planet. Formed in 2013, still going strong today. Thrill (2014) saved them (strongly liked by their overseas fans); Dice is off Domination (2018), an album that sits in the middle of their discography. But really, pick any song to react to, they are all fabulous. The Maids (Saiki, Miku, Kanami, Misa, Akane) are virtuoso on their instruments. The song writing is God tier. You have also now attracted the attention of the Maidiacs - their extremely loyal fans. We are now going to pester you very badly. Lastly, the Maids are incredible live. After over four years of plucking up my courage (I live in Australia, so distance is real), I've finally taken the plunge and will go to Tokyo to see them at Haneda over two nights at the end of November. If you grow to love the Maids as much as Maidiacs do (we adore them, mate), you really will want to see them live. Thanks for the reactions!

[@kent-oveprestberg3578]

Band-Maid....the best there is ❤️‍🔥....not only imho but also by many many others opinion.

[@tamotsuish]

Welcome to BAND-MAID! How about PUZZLE (live) is the next song? I hope you`ll enjoy the journey of BAND-MAID!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! ♥ these girls! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Manners, Bubble, No God (live) & Puzzle (live) BTW - both Band Maid & The Warning are big fans of each other. They recently had a joint concert & dropped a song collab a few weeks ago IMO - Thrill has a classic 70s/80s hard rock feel. While Dice gives 70s/80s hard rock with early noughties pop metal vibes

[@devingalloway2708]

BLOOMING OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO 😊

[@scorpious17]

Glad you liked em, man! They are my favorite band of all time. If you want something heavier by them, I highly recommend "Shambles" and "Black Hole" Those two kick ass! DICE is my favorite song by them and you just checked it out. My other two personal favorites are "Moratorium" and "Blooming" if you're curious about those as well! Keep on rockin' dude! 💜🤘

[@TomClark-Futoura]

And a thing about the maid outfits, MeJu: as Fans and Maidiacs know, Miku -- the 2nd guitarist, lyricist, founder and who worked at a maid cafe -- wanted to show that everyday working "Kawaii" girls dressed as maids in high heels while having fun and smiling could rock as hard as any guy band sweating it up in their hip, poor tortured artists "outfits"... and by showing that contrast (the Gap), it would generate interest, which it so successfully has done! It also represents Woman Power (Equality), which is an important theme with the Maids. Now they show up as Maids for all band business and interviews, etc. and have created a long-lasting, unmistakable, visual band brand. Very cleaver, Miku. Your diabolical plan for world domination is working, Po! Of course, none of this would work if their music and stage performance wasn't at such a remarkably high level. Band-Maid is considered by many of their fans and Maidiacs to be the best hard rock band in the world - maid outfits and all!

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome, MeJu (Metal Junkie ;-). You are embarking on (along with many others - over 210 million views just on their official YT channel, plus over 40 million reactor plays!) an awesome, progressive, hard-rock journey with 5 incredible women. Here's my intro blurb for those who may be new to Band-Maid: BAND-MAID’s songs and sound beat with the heart and soul of all rockers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Prog, Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Jazz, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Joy of Playing, Consistency (130+ songs), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destined for mega-stardom. Each member's personalities are super interesting and their musicianship among the best. Their writing, arrangements and overall sound, especially guitar tones and drums, are kick-ass! Having seen them LIVE, I can honestly say their performance, sound, stage appearance, and band synergy is off-the-rails spectacular! Band-Maid is the only band in decades where I love nearly EVERY song they’ve done. I have over 70 favorites! "Thrill" (2014) is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their songs from albums Unleash, Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Hate?, Shambles, Influencer, Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Choose Me, I Can’t Live Without You, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written, mid-tempo songs like Daydreaming, Bestie, About Us, Memorable, Anemone, Endless Story, PAGE, At The Drop Of A Hat, Mirage and Smile... or more punky like After Life, Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like Manners and The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or a bit jazzy like Wonderland… or progressive like No God, Giovanni, and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like From Now On, Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis and Sayonakidori... and last but not least, their Anime hits (AniMaid) like Protect You, Sense, Different, Glory and Unleash!!!!! (from their own Anime MV (series?)): kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX2lkHiGiJlrfqc) And many songs are represented with over 50 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYUJI concerts:  2023 Yokohama 10th Year Anniversary Concert “Endless Story” kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKUqmCIh7uXbZI  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA (February 14, 2020) “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and other full concerts are on bandmaidprime.tokyo, bili, and official Band-Maid’s DVD/BD/CD. And some of the better quality fan videos are excellent.  Shot by Pat McKee from their 2023 US tour concert in Detroit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epjbhmCDi8-nl5I  See the Maids 2023 Rockville Festival’s short-set perfection performance: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJu9nIGbpKygnsU  Great photo collage with older classic songs from P in D: www.youtube.com/@PinD-PANIC If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, live streams, CD, DVD/BD & merch, etc. bandmaid.tokyo Like most Band-Maid songs, I like them from the get-go but really start to appreciate them after more hearings and seeing their LIVE videos. I'll go back and see an older song like YOLO, Order, Shake That, Freezer, Don’t Let Me Down, Before Yesterday, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days and Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out:  "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009  Band-Maid MIDI covers: www.youtube.com/@DeanF_MIDI  Reimagined compositions of Band-Maid songs: www.youtube.com/@fxdxmusic Band-Maid Members: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “StarQueen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 30 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Teacher) as band members call her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away her sometimes perceived, coldish persona. Saiki’s powerhouse performances, charisma, and voice focus the experience that’s driven her to the top echelon of hard rock frontwomen... or frontmen! Miku Kobato (Me-Ku) "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 32 years old. “Koba”, as Saiki calls her, is the Band founder and a firecracker MC & PR SpokesPigeon, po! Her “Magic Spell Time” charm and energy ignite the room. Kuruppo! No, no, no… KURUPPO!! Kanami Tono (Ka-Na-Me) “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 32 years old, is a prolific writer of most Band-Maid material. Kanami (translates “Song Wave”) is a possessed riff-slayer who’s so damn adorable it hurts. The only thing you want from Mincho is more! Akane Hirose (A-Ka-Nay) "Gorilla" - Drums, 33 years old, band energizer & co-clown with MISA. Achi’s talents include massive consumption of noodles and bananas, of course, (even during performance!) while revolutionizing rock drumming with relentless drive, dynamics and the kick. This “DrumZilla” is the Party! MISA (Me-Sa) "Barefoot Assassin" - Bass, 31 years old. An alluring free spirit driving her 5-string to rapturous low-ends while pulling off surprising counter leads with Kanami, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. Sometimes seen as the Mysterious One because she lets her instrument do the talking, the Assassin literally kills it… every note... uniting Band-Maid’s world-class rhythm section. A slug of JB, a slight grin, and let the slappin’ begin… MISA! MISA! MISA! Maidiacs (Maid-e-acts) - Band-Maid’s crazed yet supportive, knowledgeable and loyal Super Fans. [BAND-MAID NEWS]  BAND-MAID PRIME - Special Video Distribution Website. Along with nearly 50 great play-through’s by each member, concerts and skits, Band-Maid management / label(s) have included the Acoustic Christmas 2021, ZEPP 2018 and Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 concerts! Fans can now see more than 50 great live performances with awesome audio, etc. like Fate, I Can't Live Without You and the great MISA / Kanami exchange in Don't You Tell Me. Those concerts are two of the best produced & performed concerts ever recorded, IMO. bandmaidprime.tokyo  The Maids SOLD OUT 2023 US & Mexico tour wrapped up and was a fantastic success. And so many great live fancams to watch! Their playing and antics were as fresh and fun to experience from first show to last. BRAVO Band-Maid!!!!! In addition, their Japan tour finished up with 13 concerts, AND they’re writing and recording for their new album. Their 10th Anniversary Tour concluded at Japan’s 17,000 seat Yokohama Arena on Nov. 26, 2023 and in Hong Kong Dec. 21! And their latest 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR SPIN OFF concert at KT ZEPP YOKOHAMA on February 22, 2024, where they played songs not performed at the 10th anniversary tour final at Yokohama Arena, was SOLD OUT, as usual!  📢 Recent Announcements 📢 -- The Warning, a world-famous band from Mexico, and BAND-MAID recently completed their amazing 2-man, collab concert in Japan with the introduction of their new song and OMV, “Show Them.” -- BAND-MAID released a new song, "Protect Me," written for Anime (AniMaid). And their new album "Epic Narratives" drops Sept. 25, 2024. It contains 14 songs: Memorable, Shambles, Bestie, Protect You, SHOW THEM (BAND-MAID with The Warning), Toi et Moi, Magie, Forbidden Tale, Go Easy, Brightest Star, The One, Letters To You, TAMAYA!, and Get To The Top. Order now at CDJapan for bonuses. [OKYUJI] Nov. 2 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 AICHI　 Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Nov. 3 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 OSAKA　Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Nov. 25 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 TOKYO　Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Nov. 26 BAND-MAID ZEPP TOUR 2024 TOKYO　Ticket Lottery Advance until Aug 12 Sep. 8 TREASURE05X 2024　 The Maids are one of the hardest working supergroups in the business! Their music, their sound, each of the Maids, and the love that permeates their live events is an experience not to be missed. Hope you can catch them LIVE!

[@mkoose]

Hey Metal Junkie, welcome to the world of Band-Maid. Glad to have you on this journey.

[@JohnGioffredi-gi7zd]

METAL JUNKIE: Thanks for checking out our Maids! I really enjoyed your reaction! They are truly an amazing band. The individual talents are almost overwhelming. Every Band-Maid song is awesome, but here are a few of my favorites: Hate? (live) Domination (live) From Now On (MV) The Non-Fiction Days (MV) Real Existence (MV) Manners (MV) Secret Maiko Lips (MV) More Band-Maid please!!!

[@Studio-Coast_Kid]

For the Algorithm! ❤️💛💚💙💜

[@darrellroninson3476]

🤘🤘🤘

[@KurtHager]

Rinne (Official MV) , Puzzle (Official Live Version), Moratorium (Official Live Version), Take Me Higher (Official Live Version), and Hate? (Official Live Version at Yokohama Arena) would be great follow ups to these.

[@PANIC_aka_PinD]

Thrill ... the earliest BAND MAID. At this point is was unknown if they would continue as a band ... thankfully, they did ;) . At the time of Dice our MAIDs had come into their own, after struggling early on for control of their music and the ability to write and record their on songs. Progress beyond the World Domination album has already been shown. Pick a song ... from any BAND MAID era ... there are no bad ones. They don't write filler. BAND MAID is: Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - rhythm guitar, vocals, PR (Band founder, lyricist ... our flappy pigeon, po!) Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar (musical composer extraordinaire - the princess) Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, percussion (see bananas ... and ramen - the gorilla) Misa - bass guitar (drinks hard liquor and performs without shoes on stage - the barefoot assassin) Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - lead vocals ("we dance in the palm of her hand" - Domination - BAND MAID crowd control - The Queen)

[@glenkelley6799]

Great reaction and DICE is one of the gateway songs for a lot of the fans, it was in my case. First heard Thrill, then DICE, then spent the next week searching out all the Band-Maid songs on YT and in a fit of delirium purchased my first new album in about 20 years (New Beginnings).

[@mikometal4882]

It's just a intro for the huge band-maid's song.😅😅 Over 120 songs and more with the new album in september.

[@HerbMallette]

This is the band I've been waiting for since I discovered hard rock in the early '80s. If you took all of their worst songs and put them together in a single recording, it would still be a really kick-ass album. Thanks for the reaction!

[@ziggyphoto]

Mr. Metal Junkie, by the smile on your face and your head bobbing to the music, I’d say you have just been Band-Maid! Welcome to your new favorite band of possibly all time. Rush was my number one favorite band all time until I heard 5 songs from these 5 magnificent talented women from Japan! Sorry Geddy and Alex you’ve dropped to number two. Try the song “Blooming” official music video next and you’ll hear how talented the lead guitarist Kanami is who also writes and composes most of the music.

[@leeredose9192]

Band-maid is a top live Band nice reaction greeting from germany

[@dennisthemenace671]

Metal Junkie , Welcome to BAND-MAID , enjoy your journey down the Pigeon hole , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! the Barefoot Bass Assassin , next songs , Domination , Freedom , Play , Hate? all official live videos.

They are a perfect band. Everything is great in it. Glad you found them out

[@wilmac1]

New sub here. I figured that I would join you on your trip down the Band-Maid rabbit hole. With over 120 songs in their catalog you will not be disappointed.

[@JaimeMartin724]

I highly recommend the Official Live video for “Hate?” From 2023. It is amazing! You really see their skills shine!

[@ernestrimbeck7630]

Next you should react to Blooming and Daydreaming or Domination and Freedom

[@polskabob359]

We all know that look when we see it, its down the pigeon hole for you po!

[@taihavard]

Nice. You just stumbled on the Band-Maid rabbit hole. You are going to get a load of Band-Maid suggestions, plenty of good songs to pick from, they have over 100. So I will do this instead Edit, just realised you already know Lovebites, so you already know the Japanese all women and women fronted metal / rock / punk rabbit hole. But here are some suggestions to kick you down it further! As far as I can tell these are all new to you, at least from what I can see in your channel history. If you get to any of the below suggestions then awesome! If you get time for a few only I would suggest the 🤟ones. If you don't get to any, that's fine, it's your channel and your time :) Hanabie - We Love Sweets mv 🤟 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKbqqyshaiciq8 Aldious - Go away live kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZS1hX95lKlmqJo Broken By The Scream - Sayonara Birthday mv 🤟 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nUgHtjm5uXpa8 Mary's Blood - Marionette mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/g32wY6iki5Werbc Nemophila - REVIVE live 🤟 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp2sk5agprNol9E Mardelas - Patriot Anthem mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLQlXqdjteNmbc Passcode - Taking You Out mv 🤟 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ7XaWmIgKqeq7s Bridear - Still Burning mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGi4gId4dtl9npI Destrose - Maze live kzbin.info/www/bejne/emfMp6dreKh7hac Fate Gear - Battle Against Justice mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvMeHp8jJydeKc Show Ya - Fairy dvd version kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGPdd4V5n5Wgopo Saiseiga - Jumble kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIPLioltlsmWbbc Galmet - Zero kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKqYmJtrfrWXhdE Gacharic Spin - Mindset mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/h56vYYlsa5yEsKs STMLT - Antimental live kzbin.info/www/bejne/fp3No2l5h8uKjZY Mellows - Death sentence live kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zni1gYahj66oq9k Maximum The Hormone - Yoshu Fukushu mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJaxZpimarKlmrs Shingeki - Inferno kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaG0oYGfn6qMh6s Otoboke Beaver - Don't Light My Fire mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJy6l3mOo7Gjj8k Unlucky Morpheus - Angreifer live kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXiuiJqDaa6CncU Kosame - Cord mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaWQpXVuqtCohKs Maze - Idol Riot live kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHmke2yAgK-eeas Gallhammer - Blind My Eyes live (ruin of a church) kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJe3mqyFhJahkKc Dragdown - Sinister Prodigy kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnjWi5ubp5ucn7c Rolling Quartz - Fearless (disclaimer, actually Korean) kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4fTYqKca79jqNE Brats - Spiderweb mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3jRXmaIgLuUnas Ladybaby - Nippon Manju mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2mQp52bYsekb8U Trident - Kick Ass mv kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIiQfpatnrKGfqM

[@mikeholmes5308]

Thanks for the great reactions, subbed! I hope we get to hear you react to more Band-Maid soon MJ!

[@Jp421JP]

Their Live videos are even better!

[@NickB5882]

The song that saved the band and also the song that saved the world from an existence without these hard rocking charming ladies. Po.

[@rodneysmith4601]

good early songs to start out to see and hear what they can really do try onset and freedom by them

[@danwiesdamageinc]

2:16 "They can play" Oh, man.... this is nothing for them.

[@RoyYoung-pw9gt]

🤘Maids!🤘

[@nem447]

It's intentional. In japan they call it _'the gap'_ where what you see is not what you think or expect.

[@Curtlf]

Do official live videos. MVs are good but this group excels live. Have heard some big names that sucked in concert.

[@Parker--]

Yep, Thrill is a more straight forward and simple (for them) rock song with catchy pop vocal melody andybody can hum along to while DICE does some proggy stuff in the verses but ultimately holds true to its pop-punk heart in the chorus and bridge. That said, you don't find shredding guitar solos like that in pop-punk songs; trust me, I've been searching for well over 20 years and grew up on this stuff. Distinctly different but still catchy. They dabble in far more sub-genres of rock though; too long to list honestly, but keep listening and you'll find something new you never knew you would love until you hear their take on the subgenre.

[@jenssweden3621]

Best band on the planet 🎎🤘🎎🤘🔥🔥🔥

[@knightofthefivemaids]

Welcome aboard The Pigeon Express which is the Band Maid Train all Maidiacs ride on

[@glynevans4119]

Po welcome to the Kobato pigeon hole..if your impressed now wait until you check out their live stuff..manners and black hole 2 for 1..domination. hate. Don't you tell me. Blooming. Enjoy

[@nussekuddenxxx6564]

Imagen what they do today!

[@MidnighterClub]

Band-Maid is a great choice, nice songs too. Their live stuff is probably better than the recorded songs. Domination live from their channel is a good starting point, and Hate? live is the new hotness. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5eyg6KHftZ1aac

[@patrickwest2288]

Band-Maid got you a new subscriber 🤘

[@yusupamin6079]

Salam satu MAIDIACS. 🤝🤝🤝

[@Dragon-Believer]

Candy or the whip which do you like? One moment of pain ten moments of delight. Definitely just about normal life stuff;) Nothing yabe there.

[@lurkmerchant]

Those are now stripped down songs perfect songs for introduction. They are far more complex and diverse btw.

[@Ytf2024]

For more positive lyrics react to Hate? Live. Lead singer is very positive in her views, po.😁

[@SocialNetwooky]

Ngl, Those are weird recommendations to get you into band maid. Thrill and Dice are old songs (especially Thrill, which was their break through song), and the maids are best *live*, even if the MV's arent bad. Oh well...off to Hate? Official live you should go ;)

[@JayDavisAtHome]

First I think you'd really enjoy Real Existence Live. Also note the biggest reactions you've had were with The Warning and Band Maid. You'll see that with band-maid their whole catalog is diverse and deep with over 120 songs. Not a bad one in all of them.

[@dave4reel188]

Brother, you're in for a trip. Quite possibly the most talented band on the planet "technically". But Live performances is the way to go...."Domination" and "Onset"(instrumental) should be be your next move, THEN the current stuff. Prepare to fall in love

[@gerardcote8391]

Good choice to start.... Now try out th4se... Aldious who started the modern wave of all Female bands.. Do Aldious We Are music video and Aldious Go Away music video Then check out Lovebites Do Scream for Me live Daughters of the Dawn And Lovebites Swansong live with Chopin Intro Five of a Kind. These ladies are the most technically proficient player alive right now.

[@TheMetalJunkie]

Lovebites are awesome. Another level

[@Parker--]

You ain't heard nothing until you hear them in front of a crowd. I suggest Domination LIVE (not the MV) then HATE live off their official channel. I promise you're a maidiac in the making, friend.😊🤘

[@himbo754]

Hard rock, not metal -- with a fair dash of pop punk. Like many others, I suggest you try "Hate?" the official live video. Band-Maid will not block you for using any of their official videos. Only a few unofficial videos got blocked where the song had not yet been officially released, merely debuted on stage (early videos of "Show Them" live). This video "Thrill" is their oldest. You definitely should watch some more recent videos, like "Hate?", but also "Manners"/"Black Hole" -- "Manners" is funky, but "Black Hole" is noticeably heavier -- and their fastest song at 220bpm. Others might be "Rinne"(official music video) and the cool instrumental "From Now On" (music video). They are themed on Japanese maid cafes, not just their costumes but how they engage with their fans. Oh, and you are right about their allowing all the musicians to shine -- they have great bass, drums, and lead guitar, and they use all of them.

[@loumunga]

Then they transition into “ Hate?”

[@yusupamin6079]

Check live bro, they are good live.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

just curios why you think the Bass solo wasn't a solo ?????????

[@コマツ雅也]

この時のバンドメイドさんは　いろんなロックの方向性を　いろいろな曲を作って、考えてた時の曲だと思う？。でも！！　１曲　１曲　素晴らしいですよね～と。

[@chakouyang2545]

You ain't seen anything yet with this band

[@donaldbohn3183]

Also check out Nemophila, Gacharic Spin, Rolling Quartz (Korean), Koiai and NEK!.

[@david_ii11]

Sounds like you have the treble turned up too high on the music. The cymbals are drowning everything out.

[@TheMetalJunkie]

lol It's the audio from KZbin not my personal collection haha That's just how the music video sounds

[@kevinbowland4686]

Lovebites, Nemophila, Hanabie & Band-Maid + others are phenomenal. The Japanese metal/rock scene is putting the rest of the world to shame with few exceptions. Dive deeper. You ain't seen nothing yet.

[@Space_Ranger]

One of the things that has kept me away from a lot of western metal and hard rock is the downer lyrics. So negative! Can't they be positive eery once in a while? Japanese lyrics, not always, tend to be a bit more positive. Band-Maid especially but i've seen it in others too. No ranting about how religion fucked them up or the drugs or bad relationship, etc.

[@realscience948]

Calling this metal is what’s wrong with the music industry! Metal used to be a sacred club for believers and devotees to the cause! Now its used by promoters & record labels looking to capitalize….or am I wrong?

[@evilducks3710]

Hi trolly troll who trolls. A. Nobody does or should really give a shit B. Nobody calls them a metal band. Go troll elsewhere, I’m sure there are plenty of bridges to live under.

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@realscience948 Are referring to the band or to the reactor? The band have never called themselves metal they have called themselves hard rock though.

[@realscience948]

@@jeremydawkins8814 Neither….the music industry who market these kids!

[@jeremydawkins8814]

@realscience948 As far as I know their label Pony Canyon doesn't refer to them as metal either. Maybe in USA or UK . Try Lovebites for Metal or speed metal. Just FYI their all in their thirties so not kids.🙂🙂

[@evilducks3710]

Literally only you are calling them metal. They’re a hard rock band. They’re marketed as a hard rock band. Their fans call them a hard rock band. They’re also 30

[@markferrett700]

I'm old,I'm falling apart,I'm a jerk.....but my ears are working fine and I'm afraid I've heard all of this before!!!. Yeah they are great musicians,yeah they are really tight,but ultimately they become quite literally boring. The vocals are tedious to the point they become boring. The frenetic speed at which most of their songs are played becomes boring. Visually the "gimmick" of wearing what appears to be school uniforms becomes boring. Does a guy in AC/DC do that without being boring. ? I suspect two things here...firstly most of their fans will become adults and get bored with them......and secondly I'm getting bored with all of this!!!

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Do the lives... BTW, BAND-MAID doesn't block videos, because that is how they became famous.