Band-Maid: Thrill | Two Old Musicians React!

We react to the song Thrill by Band-Maid, a Japanese all-girl metal band.
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[@rickwagner-]

@Unhinged Reactions 'Thrill' is a solid rocker, but they only went up from there. It just gets better. They are: Miku Kobato (小鳩 ミク) - band founder, main lyricist, rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals and spokespigeon. Kanami Tōno (遠乃 歌波) - lead guitar, backing vocals, main music composer. Akane Hirose (廣瀬 茜) - drums, backing vocals, sequencing. Half human and half gorilla. Misa (ミサ, stylized as MISA) - bass, occasional assassinations. Saiki Atsumi (厚見 彩姫) - main lead and occasional backing vocals. Their whole catalog is solid, but I'll put in my usual request. React to the song 'Secret My Lips': kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYHKfHpugqh3oKM BEFORE reacting to 'Secret Maiko Lips', the special April 1st 2018 version. Trust me on this one.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Unhinged. You are embarking on (along with many others) an awesome 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 rock n’ rollers. But you’ll also hear heavy influences of Punk, Metal and Pop, with nice touches of Blues, Funk and Grunge. Sometimes they use multiple genres within the same song. Their Composition, Execution, Consistency (nearly 100 songs with new album, “Conqueror”), Uniqueness, Charisma, Charm and, oh yeah, Cuteness factor, position them as becoming the hard rock Beatles of our time! In other words, they’re destine 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 50 favorites! "Thrill" is a great place to start: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XWaJppgpJnorM Their later songs drive even more - Rin’ne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, Choose Me, and on and on. But don’t miss out on their powerful, beautifully written slower tunes like Daydreaming, Anemone, Endless Story and Smile... or more punky like Don’t Let Me Down and Screaming… or funky like Bubble… or bluesy like The Dragon Cries… or poppy like Start Over… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series! And many are represented with over 20 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE concerts such as ZEPP 2018, Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 and some of the better 2019 tour Fan vids. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues. The first taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E and the second taken by JT Dayo in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqasinWhdt6Veas If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, CD, DVD/BR & 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, Real Existence, Non Fiction Days, Alone, etc. and realize there's no band that can consistently construct and play like Band-Maid. For fun, check out an awesome, little known "Mega Band-Maid Mix" by DJ Ray of some of their earlier stuff: facebook.com/djrayboston/videos/1004709499579009 Band-Maid members are: (Ages are best est.). Saiki Atsumi “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements, melodies and High Priestess mediator between the Gods (Band Members) and the masters and princesses (Fans). At 25 and the youngest, “Sensei” (Leader) as Miku calls her, has the last word on many musical decisions. High-heels or sneakers, Sai-chan’s smile melts away the persona. Her charisma, performance and voice focus the experience. Miku Kobato "Small Pigeon" - Rhythm guitar, vocals, lyricist, 28 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. Kurrupo! No, no, no… KURRUPO!! Kanami Tono “Princess” - Lead guitar, keyboards, 28 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 "Gorilla" - Drums, 29 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 “DrumRilla” is the Party! MISA "Assassin" - Bass, 27 years old. A sullen, barefoot, dark spirit driving her 5-string bottom-end to hell and back, off-stage MISA is the band’s goofball ballerina. The Mysterious One 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!

[@UnhingedReactions]

Thanks for all the details!

[@glenkelley6799]

The guardian angle of pigeons thanks you.

[@raid7752]

JIMMY PAGE OF ( LED ZEPPELIN ) loves this band. He met the group back stage and asked if he could have his picture taken with the drummer( AKANE ) she thought it was a dream ( it was not ) a rock legend like that giving props to the girls, how awesome is that.Jimmy Page( LED ZEPPELIN) just after seeing the band play in Tokyo in 2016. He complimented Akane. Akane was star struck. She later said Mr Jimmy Page-san offered her much encouragement and she promised to do her best. The talent level is off the charts, These girls are flat out ROCK STARS. SHRED ON LADIES...

[@bigbrutalbassbeer410]

Miku Kobato, rhythm guitarist/lyricist/vocalist used to work waitressing at a couple different maid cafes in her hometown and Tokyo. Liking the cuteness of the outfits, she decided to form this band, THEN learned to guitar from her guitarist she recruited!💪🏻🤘🏻

[@watcher2554]

MISA! MISA! MISA! Holding the line in solid guitar rock, Band Maid has picked up the mantel of Rock'n'Roll where the Westeren music scene dropped it. Some of the best music out there right now is comming from Japan! Along with Band Maid, Babymetal just topped(#1) Billboards 'Top Rock Album' with "Metal Galaxy". First Asian group to ever do it. X-Japan has been around for generations as well and are still cranking out the Metal! Aldious, Maximum the Hormone, Wagakki Band and many others have been burning up the Rock and Metal scene for the last decade and the West is finally taking notice! Put your Kitsune UP!! Po!

[@helgefjeld7252]

You have to check their newest video now BLOOMING

[@sacluvsBM]

The band's first original song was Alone. I recommend it.

[@fivestroke5]

Great reaction. Since 2014 they have come a VERY long way, especially as musicians.

[@kevinmoppett4760]

Saw them in London in 2017 and was instantly hooked. Feel good rock at it's best. The Live show these talented girls put on is second to none.

[@busser649]

Looking forward to more Band-Maid. As others have said, live is the way to go with these girls. I normally would suggest "Play" but since you've already had a listen, anything live will do. Doesn't matter what you pick from the suggestions. They're that good.

[@stephenwilson5713]

This is what happens when naturally talented people spend a few years in music school , giving them a solid base to work from.

[@powbobs]

Talent is mostly practice.

[@christopherjohnferrer3771]

My 4 recommendation songs from Band-Maid: 2 MV Blooming/Rinne(Reincarnation) 2 Live Moratorium/Onset Kuruppo more Band-Maid please /,,/

[@seimei8413]

They are the best all female rock band right now!

[@davidwdykes1059]

*Or "Blooming" - a more complex arrangement. The maid outfit concept has probably already been explained in other posts but is meant as as a sort of parody of playing heavy rock (the cliché of black/leather) but looking the unexpected opposite. The three main musicians (guitar, bass, drums) are all classically trained, so more than competent ... 😉😀

[@Blanzalot]

They have maid cafes in Japan. The founder use to work in a maid cafe and thought of the concept of band maid.

[@richardhall6034]

Hi from the UK now check them out live. Play live Don't you tell me live Puzzle live. And check out the band nightwish anything from the wacken 2013 open air concert

[@stanleyday7293]

A nice debut by Band Maid. However, they've taken off the training wheels. Hard to find a bad song. Their musicianship and stage presence have greatly improved. Also, they are now writing their own songs (which are more complex). My personal favorite is Rinne/Reincarnation. A few others are Moratorium, Dice, Play, Domination, Onset, Blooming, Gion-Cho, Real Existence, Glory, etc. They are exceptional live!!!

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

This is one of the few Band-Maid vids where MISA is wearing shoes. I've been a fan for a couple of years now, and I'm 57 and I WILL see them live someday!

[@davidwdykes1059]

To see how far they have developed/progressed watch the video to Rinne (reincarnation), released earlier this month. Also any of their live performances suggested in other posts

[@britishtree9973]

You guys should check out there moratorium live, onset live, and dont you tell me live For there MV's blooming, Rinne, domination are some good ones Glad you guys enjoyed the song!

[@matttate9999]

This was also before they starting writing their own songs. They had to fight the record company but their songs writing once "allowed" is tight.

[@rodrigoinostroza2359]

BAND-MAID is amazing, I really like their wide range, so you can listen really heavy tunes like "Rinne" to more softer pop flavored songs like "Start Over" or "Page", all with nice musicianship. On the other hand, the members are so charismatic, specially Miku, the rythm guitarist. If you like another japanese rock band to react to, I suggest SIAM SHADE, a really solid hard rock band from the mid 90's. They're currently unactive and tend to reunite sometimes, but I think they're worth checking out. Here are some videos: Get a Life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXnPYoWNgpKXn9k Virtuoso: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpfTc5KFiLeVhck Allergy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-Ymaqpfaeigq8 Triptych kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXvCqoV3bt6dZsk Cheers!!

[@patron40silver]

BAND-MAID music videos and BAND-MAID live are almost like 2 different bands. Go live whenever possible.

[@UnhingedReactions]

Maybe our next Band-Maid song will be live. Thanks!

[@thedocofrock1890]

@@UnhingedReactions yeah the maid idea came form the verrry cute rythym guitarist with the pig tails-miku kobato-real name mika noguchi-she was a member of a failed 3 member idol group in early 2010's-she then worked at a tokyo 'maid cafe' -yeah that's a thing in japan-and she had an idea to combine the maid look with a hard rock band.awesome idea to me.but thrill is 5 years old-check out the mv for 'dice'-an absolute kick ass song to see how far they have come-they were just voted best japanese rock band and write all their own tunes as of about 2016-welcome fellow maidiacs

[@davidornberg]

@@UnhingedReactions Their song Play.. live version...is awesome!

[@TheStefan6969]

@@UnhingedReactions Don't You Tell Me live is a fantastic start and has a Tasty call and repeat between MISA (bass) and Kanami (lead) and really showcases skill in a wonderful way!!! 😉🤘🤘

[@thedocofrock1890]

@@UnhingedReactions just breaking new gate is kind of their way of saying trying something new that you've never done before.i absolutely love these girls -they have been around since 2014 and have 5 cd's of all killer no filler-this was the first video from 2014 and all the early music was written for them.they have been writing their own for the last 3 years and just keep getting better-my favorite song is the mv for 'dice'-one of their best-give it a listen-and the song 'alone' was their first band written effort in 2016 and has my favorite guitar solo by kanami -the lead guitarist who wrote the song-another mv worth checking out-real existence also-can't go wrong with the maids!

[@StrikitRich]

obligatory MISA MISA MISA "Breaking New Gate," gate is a reference to a torii, the gate at the entrance to a Shinto shrine where it symbolically marks the transition from the mundane to the sacred.

[@glenkelley6799]

Thanks, always wondered what that meant.

[@StrikitRich]

@@glenkelley6799 It's similar to saying one is breaking down new doors, i.e. breaking out.

[@glenkelley6799]

@@StrikitRich Thanks

[@velvetra29]

Rinne, Moratorium, Dice, Blooming, Domination are some of their heavier track (especially Rinne). And check out their live stuff, they're insanely good. A little fun fact, this is their first music video, and in this video the rhythm guitarist (Kobato Miku, the one with red flower on her head) still can't properly. She's only started practicing guitar from the lead guitarist (Kanami Tono, the one with red guitar) since then (2014). Now, Miku is crazy good at her instrument.

[@outwest1014]

Agree, Miku has come a along way in a rather short time. Kanami as teacher helps a bit, wouldn't you want to sit in on a lesson even if you don't know what their saying?

I would be (and I'm sure many would agree) SO thrilled (hah) if (when?) Miku suddenly would let rip with a solo in a concert. Wouldn't need to be big or long, just be *there* (for starters).

[@jaynagerber7474]

@ She already started doing that in 2019/2020 (Domination @Shibuya, for one). She's also had complex parts in other songs ("One and Only", "Manners" to name z couple),

[@jaynagerber7474]

Correction, her parts in "One and Only" date back to 2017...and you can see her doing it in live videos from then as well; for instance, someone threw in a link on Wave Potters triple reaction of the song (apologies, can't remember who left the comment/link ATM).

[@markdzima]

They've come a long way since making this video. You should react to recent release BLOOMING to sample the heights they've risen to at present.

[@stephenchigwidden7504]

Latest single BLOOMING is tearing it up

[@mnipp]

Someone living in Japan suggested the second line was "breaking through new barriers" but relied on google translate for the words.

[@sacluvsBM]

It is also slang for a woman losing her virginity. Breaking new gate.

[@Arcterion]

5:54 -- Oh man, you'd be surprised. There are a LOT of excellent Japanese rock and metal groups out there that sound fantastic. Bands like Unlucky Morpheus and Tears of Tragedy (both power metal), Show-Ya (all-female 80s heavy metal), Bridear (also all-female heavy metal), Undead Corporation (metalcore), Imperial Circus Dead Decadence (symphonic extreme metal), Ironbunny (80s-inspired hard rock), Blood Stain Child (trance-infused melodic death metal), Sigh (black/avant-garde metal)... And those are just some of the bands I personally listen to. Japan is the 2nd biggest music market in the world, right behind the US, so if you dig around enough you'll find musicians that can easily rival some of the best Western artists.

[@outwest1014]

This is their first MV, in 2 weeks it hit 3 million views on YouTUBE. They at first did not believe it but found it was real. The majority of the views were from the US and Europe. MISA, bass and Akene, Drums are from the Tokyo School of Music, Kanami, lead guitar college training, Miku, rhythm guitar from Jpop training and Saiki, vocals professional vocal training starting at about 14/15. They were working as session and backup musicians prior to Band-Maid. The maid uniforms are the gap, a Japanese thing meaning the difference in what you see vs what you hear. This song is not by them, at the time their company was not accepting their songs. Pretty much all of their newer stuff is written by them. Also they are live band much like other Japanese bands. The Jimmy Page story is true, by the way.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Kanami (Mincho) - Lead Guitar; Miku - Rhythm Guitar/Vocals; Akane - Drums; MISA - Bass; Saiki - Lead Vocals

[@passio-735]

I believe Japan has more female Rock and Metal bands than all other countries. Please listen SHOW-YA. They are still existing band from the 80s ^-^. Some of my favourites are Band-Maid, Bridear, Mary's Blood, Gacharic Spin and Lovebites. English Lyrics are often not so good, but Japanese lyrics make more sense. Japanese is perfect language for singing I think. Every vocal is followed by a konsonant in japanese (except N sound which is special). So you can break up every word in tiny brackets while singing.

[@tackle47]

Nice reaction, go give them a live go as well. I would suggest Play, Onset or Don’t You Tell Me. Hell almost anything from Lice at Zepp. Japan is full of top notch girl metal and hard rock bands like Lovebites.

[@danwiesdamageinc]

0:10 No, they're not metal. They're hard rock with elements of punk, metal, J-Rock and pop. 6:22 Apparently, "Just breaking new gate" is Japanese slang for something like "Popping your cherry" - new experience. 6:45 No. The band wasn't allowed to record their songs until their 1st full-length album 'Just Bring It' (when it gets really good), with the exception of 'Alone' - a track on their 3rd EP. They got a little input on the lyrics during that time, but not much. I guess the Japanese music industry is run much in the same way Nashville runs the country music industry. 8:05 It helps that learning music is encouraged in Japan, and all of the musicians, with the exception of Miku (red rose in maid cap), have been playing music since they were small children. 8:39 Yes, they have a great sound, but the latest album seems to have screwed up in that regard. I hear a lot of complaints about the mixing and mastering of it. Also, it's not that uncommon to see all-female rock/metal bands in Japan. It may be an extension of the all-female idol groups, but unlike idol bands, they formed themselves. Mary's Blood, Aldious, Lovebites, Brats, DOLL$BOX... just a few for example. Gimmicks seem to be a big part in the music scene in Japan. I guess with all the competition, you need a gimmick to stand out from the crowd. I, personally, hate the maid outfits. It's completely unnecessary. Well, at least in western cultures. The fact that 5 tiny Japanese women are throwing down the sound they're throwing down is mind blowing enough. But then, if the maid outfits are a punk-rock middle finger to the idea that women need only be cute and subservient to the dominance of men..... well.... then I love the maid costumes. The fact that there are album photos of the band giving you the middle finger (and a brief shot of the lead singer flipping off the crowd in one of their live videos) tells me the outfits are a social commentary on the status of women in Japan. Very punk.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Great formula! It works!

[@thomasrotweiler]

From wikipedia : Band-Maid's image is modeled on maid café hostesses, with the standard uniform adapted to match each member's personality. In interviews, they explained the concept came from founding member Miku Kobato who had previously worked at a maid cafe in Akihabara. This theme is reinforced by the band, who refer to their male fans as "masters," their female fans as "princesses," and their concerts as "servings." The band's "submissive" maid appearance is meant to contrast with their aggressive rock style.

[@sacluvsBM]

Working definition for Miku's conception of the "gap".

[@hbg423]

They are awesome

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA!

[@salsaucedo]

Awesome reaction, if you guys liked this one then you will like the rest that is out there, I personally have their entire collection of albums and mini albums, and everything they do is freaking awesome. One other thing, if you did like Band-Maid then I strongly suggest others like Aldious, Lovebites, and Bridear also all-female band out of Japan. Aldious "Go Away" kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6Cbapt7f5elqa8 Lovebites "Rising" kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmTapX-cormgjqc Bridear :Light in the Dark" kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6m2o4Kndt2Ugdk

[@stevefromlondon4949]

You just can’t go wrong with Band-Maid. Dice, Blooming, Alone, Moratorium, anything really. There are a bunch of other Japanese all-girl rock and metal bands you could try. My favourites are Lovebites (try their song Shadowmaker), Mary’s Blood (Marionette), Aldious (Dominator live), Bridear (Ignite).

[@Muzicman-ut3jr]

Breaking new gate is their way of a change that is better, or losing a virginity! Before Thrill their music was more rock/pop, they have since changed their style into a more progressive way! Breaking new gate symbolizes change

[@deth2munkies]

They're hard rock, not heavy metal, but they have a few songs that toe the line. Reincarnation is probably their heaviest song and it's off their album that came out in December. Also: Thrill is their first single ever, at that point, they didn't write their own music and the rhythm guitarist was new to the instrument. In the years since, they started writing their own stuff and they've all gotten WAY better at their instruments.

[@stealthcabbie1336]

OK..Band Maid!! you 2 old farts(From an old fart) should check out their latest: BLOOMING MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8 Released 10/12/19 They have grown experientially since Thrill. Here are a few more songs to check out. These ladies are the real deal to the point where each member is irreplaceable to the bands sound and direction. I've been listening to these ladies for a couple of years now and I LOVE watching peoples reactions to them. Here are some more clips to check out from one the finest rock bands on the planet. I hope you enjoy your Band Maid journey (no doubt you will). PUZZLE Live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYDYgGOmnKh1i9E DOMINATION MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7bdqiHjbl7i7c PLAY Live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5bMep2rlNlkepo RINNE (Reincarnation) MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM (about 6 weeks ago) CHOOSE ME Live - kzbin.info/www/bejne/np_UoH2thauLhs0 BUBBLE MV - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipCziISqmJytjNk FREEDOM Live- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIqqlIJ4bbiSd68 This clip shows you how much they enjoy themselves and how quick they react on the fly... Saiki (singer) is lost in the crowd so Miku (rhythm guitar) has to take over the lead vocals. There are plenty more songs both MV's and Live, but this should keep you busy for a while. Enjoy.

[@UnhingedReactions]

Thanks!

[@cheeseismurder]

As a fellow guitarist/bassist about your ages, check the live stuff like Play and Moratorium and you will see they are very skilled.

[@Glynthepin]

Well, what can you add after Tom Clark's comment? If you enjoy seeing live bands, Band Maid is the group for you. Two hours of excellent songs. No fill ins or cover versions or pointless talking to fill out the time. Miku, rhythm guitar has her magic spell time for about 5 minutes or so, where she talks to the crowd. They played six shows in the USA this year and I believe they all sold out.

[@sacluvsBM]

During a recent interview given during the Japanese TV show Natalie Kanami was asked what her lifelong ambitions were. Kanami replied that number one was to marry Sai-chan and goal number two is to build her own recording studio at home for her and her band. Lofty goals, indeed!

[@kschell286]

Dude...you are so weird. Can you separate reality from character?

[@sacluvsBM]

@@kschell286 She was perfectly serious in both regards. Dude can you stop projecting your western values on other cultures? I doubt it, dude. You probably think Kobato the 810 year old pigeon that rents space in Miku's beautiful head is some type of act as well. And you would be wrong again. Don't believe me. Ask people that know. Talk to the folks who post the band's FM radio and TV interviews and see what they say. If everything l wrote is a fact then it is you my friend who is denying reality. Me being weird has zero to do with that.

[@zer0tzer0]

They have Metal influences, but their Range is wide. More Hard Rock than Metal for the most part, but they have some soft Ballads and Power Pop as well. If you hit on one you don't care for just go to the next excellent song. They're all different yet all distinctly BAND-MAID. Check out some of their newer songs, and the stuff from their Zepp Tokyo LIVE concert, as well as their April Fools persona BAND-MAIKO.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

More BAND-MAID Trivia: BAND-MAID is the first band lead singer Saiki has ever been in.

[@Doug_Hannon]

"Thrill" was the band's very first single. It's a decent song, but a very simple groove. The girls seem a little uncomfortable in the video. Almost everything else they've done is better than this. My personal favorite is "Secret My Lips" (official MV is good). Other good choices are the Live videos of "Puzzle" or "Play." Their most recent single release is "Blooming," which has an excellent music video.

[@xovaqiin4844]

You say you don't see a lot of all-female Japanese bands that do heavy metal, but you probably haven't been looking. Here are a few fantastic all female Japanese bands to check out: Exist Trace, Aldious, Bridear, Mary's Blood, Lovebites, Disqualia, Galmet, Cyntia, Doll$Boxx, Ragdollz, Telecide, Brats, Fate Gear, Rivini, Ganglion, Otoboke Beaver, Scandal, Destrose, and the classics Show-ya, Valkyrie, Yellow Machinegun, and Gallhammer. I'm sure I'm forgetting some other good ones. There are dozens more.

[@kanyon7613]

Band-Maid 👐

[@donutman1127]

You would probably like these bands as well. Aldious Asterism Doll $ Boxx (Take my Chance) Sokoninaru My First Story

[@lazgilaz]

if you want to watch/react more band-maid songs i can advise this: Live: Play Don't you tell me Onset official: domination blooming Rinne(Reincarnation) bubble

[@jameswelsh598]

Easily the best live band in the world

[@ShikataGaNai100]

BAND-MAID Trivia: Basist MISA and drummer Akane used to be in the backup band for a lame J-Pop singer called, Becky.

[@GSpotter63]

I have herd that Kanami the lead guitar was a child prodigy. She started playing and composing on the piano at the age of 5.

[@sacluvsBM]

Actually it is reported that she started at three.

[@justicar5]

all female Japanese metal bands? Fate Gear, Bridear, Lovebites, MArys Blood, Aldious, Doll$Box, for a start, then you can get into the Alt-Idol scene with BABYMETAL, Passcode, Broken by the Scream, Necronomidol.... It's a great rabbit hole to dive into because the barriers to entry on song writing and instrumental skill are high.

[@band-maidfan2176]

This song doesn't even showcase how mad their skills are. Watch their later songs or their latest ones. Check out rinne/reincarnation or blooming.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

Way back when Miku was still slingin' that Rickenbacker.

[@teuchterloon9130]

You should definitely check out a live song. Maybe something like Take Me Higher kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHfcipyGeb-tmtk The line 'Breaking new gate' is like breaking down barriers, I think.

[@buzzbuzz3758]

My recommendation all live versions of band maid hahaha

[@jimr4354]

Japanese arts programs are A1. So many great guitarists and drummers there and their females rank in the top 10. Senri Kawaguchi at 24 is the world’s best female drummer. Kanade Sato is outstanding at 18 and the incredible Yoyoka at 11 has international major sponsorships (Pearl and Ziljian),played at NAMM twice in 19 and 20 and appeared on The Ellen Show. Back to Band Maid,Akane is a very good drummer and with Miss on bass it’s a tight rhythm section,ironically though Miku on rhythm guitar couldn’t play at this stage as seen here and only learnt from Kanami on lead in the following years. Kanami has composed all of the bands music since 2017. Ironically management and the label didn’t consider her songwriting skills were good enough in those early years. However this period did produce some of their best material. On the 1st album New Beginning,Real Existence,Don’t let me down and Shake That and Thrill.

[@travistucker3719]

if your doin more Band-Maid.... im in :)… check out 'Play' live.... your gonna smile... oh yah... your gonna smile

[@justinlikesme19]

If you really want to dig in this band on top of their request my request is the best to dig this band this is from the old to new but it was fucking killer soul music Puzzle live Secret my lips live Awkward live Moratorium live Alone mv or live but I prefer mv Rinne mv Endless story live Blooming mv

[@rednab2001]

If my understanding is correct, every Japanese child is required to learn to play an instrument all the way through school. Therefore, there is an abundance of females who have spend at least a decade or more playing. I believe this is why Japan has so many all female metal bands that can actually play. When it comes to rock and metal, Japan is doing it right and doing it well.....of course with the caveat that Western standards do not apply there.....Japan can be very "wheels off" when it comes to music, mixing genres and concepts that sometimes baffle Western audiences. As an old metal head like you guys, I find Japanese metal to be a breath of fresh air. Groups like Band Maid and Baby Metal are something very different in a metal world that has been on life support for decades.

[@joki5346]

In case of playing an instument from childhood: I think Kobato and Saiki didn´t learn any instrument before BAND-MAID, and Rina Suzuki from SCANDAL was the only one, who had played an instrument (piano) for many years before learning drums. But You are right. The level of musicianship is very high in Japan.

[@maximegoncalves1076]

There is actually a few all-female bands from japan that does metal, like Bridear, lovebites, mary's blood, aldious. That being said even if I enjoy some songs, wich is already allot considering the amount of bands that try to be successful and I don't even know what they say most of the time, it's far from the best things and Band-maid is still my favorite all-female band. And I consider band-maid more hard rock than metal.

[@redmenace2649]

Love Band Maid!!! Why not on Google Play?!?!!?

[@ilniapadecheminilfomarche4547]

A voir en live... un VRAI groupe de rock, pas de la frime remplie d'effets spéciaux.

[@hbg423]

Try playing their song Dice

[@杉本明彦-s3w]

It’s a song that shakes the soul ! From 🇯🇵

[@wallyrcarp]

🤘🍻

[@StrikitRich]

Lyrics: japaneseonestoplyrics.blogspot.com/2017/10/band-maid-thrill-lyrics-and-translation.html

[@tonygriffin_]

If you liked this, try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3bWgJSDl7N5rdk . I saw Sabbath in 76, Zep in 79 and Floyd in 89...but am very excited at having tickets to see Babymetal in Feb. Interesting reaction vids, btw.

[@sacluvsBM]

Band-Maid is a hard rock band. The founder of the band worked for Maid Cafés which is like working at MacDonald's restaurant in the states. One day the 810 year old pigeon that rents space in Miku's beautiful head told her to form a hard rock band and have all the members dressed up like Maid Cafés employees and stun their audience with blistering music. Miku thought Kobato's idea was great except Miku had no experience with Western style rock n roll and she did not know how to play any musical instrument. And that didn't hardly slow her down. Kobato is the 810 year old pigeon who resides in the same body as Miku. Seriously? Yes, indeed. BTW Breaking new gate is slang for taking a woman's virginity. Listen to Don't Let Me Down. All in English and XXX rated. Our ladies are no angels. They are one of the very best live acts l have ever seen. Caught them at the Echoplex last September 30th.

[@pierz510]

Fact: Any of Band-Maid music videos doesn't show their real talent. They are superior when playing live performances, that's what their talent show.

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤️🤘🤘 MISA MISA MISA!!!! 🤘🤘

[@ingear9376]

That's their first Music Video from years ago. Check out their new stuff . . . kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM

[@eldrath]

And YES maid Cafes are a thing in Japan.

[@garylahti2687]

Another great Japanese all girl band, LOVEBITES.

[@panditaerawan970]

Is that you Diego? Armando? Maradona?

[@joce7616]

It's him!!!

[@garycooke5576]

Why do people always get it wrong it’s rock n roll not metal.

[@UnhingedReactions]

Sure, but it is also very similar to 80's "metal", which is arguably not real metal either 🙂

[@kakkoishonen]

Hard Rock but not metal. (and sometimes Heavy Metal) :)

[@Rhaegar19]

Wow, I forgot how cringy Miku (rhythm guitarist) was before she actually learned to play. She's badass in the new videos though.

[@Scp-087-B-k9l]

Love ur reaction but they hard rock. Metal would be more baby metal. Keep up the good work

[@andreaspedersen3952]

Thrill is a good starter, but not showing the bands true potential. Especially on the drumming, where Akane (who is praised by Jimmy Page). Also Misa and Kanami doesn't really shine here. Here naturaly "Play", would be a better starter. then you got "Moratorium", "Dice", "Puzzle"... and the latest "Blooming" MV.

[@krash66]

Band-Maid is great. If you like Band-Maid you will also like The Warning! They are 3 teenage sisters from Mexico that do their own original hard rock music in English... Try out this one from their 2nd independently released album, Queen of the Murder Scene, which is a concept album, basically a Rock Novel. The song is the Prelude called "Dust to Dust" kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipask3puo9CCn7c Many Band-Maid reactors get hooked on The Warning too. Just sayin'

[@starocean6013]

Not a gimmick ,costumes!!!

[@andrewvidmar3488]

you guys should react to another Japanese all girl metal band called Nemophila their best songs are Adabana Music Video, Seize The Fate Music Video, Revive Music Video, A Ray of Light Music Video, Raitei Music Video, Style Music Video, Oiran youtube studio version, Sorai Live and Life Live and their 7 best covers are AC DC Whole Lotta Rosie, Linkin Park Given Up, Babymetal Megitsune, Iron Maiden Aces High, Iron Maiden The Trooper, Maximum the Harmone Shimi and Maximum the Harmone Zetsubo Billy they are an amazing Supergroup please let me know what you think

[@zodiacmansions]

Gateways to new lands

[@micko11154]

Some Vivian Campbell, Whitesnake sounds from Miku in there I thought! Cheers!

[@me262a1]

Live version of "Renne", a little different.

[@matttate9999]

There are so many good bands coming out of Japan right now. Most reactions channels focus on hard rock and metal but it seems you guys are into any good music. Anyway here is a band called Glim Spanky. They are ridiculous. Best voice on the planet. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKLHmHykpLhgsNE

[@darwindelrosario3785]

noicebros

[@野良犬撮影隊二大隊四]

ベース奏者が・・靴を・・

[@prs149]

Rock not metal whoever called it metal does not know from which they speak of

[@terrann3545]

Live versions are much better.

[@kjr63]

Perhaps they should be called Glam Rock ;) There is something similar in their style with bands like Slade or Nazareth or Mud or something like that. Not necessary this song but their later ones.

[@joki5346]

Long time ago I went to a Slade Concert, where loudness, fun and interaction between group and audience was the most important thing for me. ( Cum on, feel the Noize, Gudbuy t´Jane, Mama weer all crazee now...) Now I´ve visited three B-M Performances and the feeling was so similar, so familiar and heartwarming. What makes BAND-MAID so extremely enjoyable for me old amateur noisemaker is their enormous musicial potential and positive charisma.

[@danharris4512]

@@joki5346 Slade. I saw them in 1973 and I hold them responsible for this old man's hearing loss. But did I learn anything from that experience? No. My ears were ringing again driving back from the Dallas Band-Maid show.

[@averyteplitsky885]

Great musicianship, but absolutely not feeling their dress-up gimmick at all, in this now very-much-enlightened-post-MeToo world we all now find ourselves 'living' in. Yeah, the previous blurb was obviously typed very much with fingers-in-cheek! Still, much more of a fan of the longer-lasting musical kitsch of Shonen Knife...

[@thesherbet]

This was very early on, literally their first music video. If you watch some of their more recent live stuff, their outfits are muted somewhat, especially the lead singer and bassist. Try Play - Live for something different, more interesting as a song for me

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Hey, Avery. Yeah, Band-Maid musicianship is of the charts, which you'll hear with their more later material, like: “Reincarnation” kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM and a 100 others. As for their maid outfits - if you decide to find out more about them -- see my blurb above, for example - I think you'll be surprised with the reason they wear them. This group is the real deal on all levels!

[@averyteplitsky885]

Yeah, Tom, I definitely preferred "Reincarnation" as it was an even heavier track than the one featured in the above video. As for the outfits, I'm not really into gimmicks no matter the good intentions. In fact, not to be too contrarian, but I preferred make-up free KISS from a musical P.O.V.!

[@averyteplitsky885]

I see your point and it is also a good one, but I guess ultimately it all comes down to personal preference.

[@averyteplitsky885]

The fella below recommended another more recent track and it was more to my liking. Thanks as well for the tip!