BAND-MAID / Thrill (スリル) (Official Music Video)

“Welcome home,masters & princesses”
BAND-MAID is an impossibly hard rocking maid band.
"Thrill" music video from "New Beginning"
The English translation of the lyrics can be seen in the video.
You can use subtitle on KZbin.
English translator of Japanese lyrics: S. R. Wallis
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[@gordonmcginnis7274]

Born in 1959. Glad I've lived long enough to catch this. Great stuff.

[@h1gh3r73]

I'm only 32 but I think this all the time mate.

[@randyheath8566]

Same here 1959 I'm very Glad too Band Maid ROCKS

[@fredranger7385]

1961 Love me some BAND-MAID

[@Nalianna]

Try this too. Lovebites - Holy war - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJikqaN7paqWpNE

[@fredranger7385]

@green giant ho ho ho

[@mrolddirtybrett3621]

It's criminal that I just now heard Band-Maid for the 1st time in 2022 they are insanely talented!

[@berserkerman11272134]

Better later than never my friend

[@iseewh3reurgettingat961]

Peacemaker got me here

[@REDGHOST]

Same brother same

[@dragonxoragonx2032]

me too Sir! :)

[@MetalHeart8787]

its grown men who write most of the Music, its just another J pop Rock Band

[@thiagobatista339]

I don't always listen to Band Maid, but when I do, so does my neighbor

[@USSBARBEL]

BEST RESPONSE!!!! LOL!

[@ELzeroUltimato]

Lmao!

[@dirklerxstprof2112]

Good Man, Share The Pleasure ha ha

[@oldgoat142]

The way it oughta be.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Of course

[@EricRShelton]

I just learned about BAND-MAID tonight b/c of the song they did with The Warning and this is great! My daughter is 7, somehow I've raised a little headbanger, and a band of girls is VERY important to her! She's gonna love this!

[@Nicolas79]

There are plenty of awesome female bands in Japan for you and your daughter to check out then 😉. To name just a few: Nemophila, Hanabie, Bridear, Lovebites, Trident, Scandal, Gacharic Spin, Aldious, Fate Gear, and more...

[@arthurg7894]

Show her Band Maid's live version of a song called "Hate?" She'll probably love the guitar/bass duel 😊

[@joki5346]

Better turn off the captions for a seven years old girl.

[@minchomania]

@@Nicolas79 add Babymetal and Hagane to the list. Babymetal in particular there are definitely lil headbangers that love the dance parts.

[@ZenbuKimiNoSeiDa]

@@Nicolas79i love scandal and gacharic spin 😋😋😸

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Congratulations to Band-Maid with 20M views on Thrill. Thrill was Band-Maid's first MV published on KZbin. IT was uploaded on Facebook and from there it blew up all over the place. Thrill saved Band-Maid from being dropped by their label at the time. Thrill reached a worldwide audience and their way to world domination started. From Thrill and onwards Band-Maid grew their fanbase, got to record and release their own music, play live shows worldwide, they evolved into the amazing band they are today. Thrill was the first song by Band-Maid to reach 20M, but it won't be the last. In about 3 years time, give or take, both "Real Existence" and "Choose me" will reach 20M views.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

I was rooting for them. They were 1,636 views over 20M when I checked this afternoon. YAY! I was watching the Ten Ant Okyu-ji last night before the extended release ended this morning and at 1 am they were soooooo close to 20M it made me happy.

[@Soufriere84]

I'm proud of our Maids! "Thrill" did well enough to stop the label from shutting them down & keep them in business, but I can't say it was truly a "viral" hit. It IS, however, an evergreen one. From here, they had to grow the old-fashioned way -- hard work and determination. Through it, they EARNED their worldwide fanbase + sold-out shows! Not bad for an independent all-girl rock band from Japan where nobody speaks proficient English (Kanami and Miku try)

[@WineFi]

My first introduction by chance years ago. It's been a Rabbit Hole since !

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

@@WineFi I call it the Black Hole of Band-Maid (refence the song Black Hole), when I got sucked passed the event horizon there were no way back. Today three years later I'm happy to be inside the hole with Band-Maid and the awesome community of fans. I live in Norway and have seen many great bands thru the years, but Band-Maid was the first band I saw outside Norway. I've visited Tokyo twice in 2023, and have two visits planned for this year. First visit is on March 20th, the Line Cube Shibuya acoustic Okyuji. Greetings from Norway 🙂

[@SimonsRandomRants]

We need comments like this , thank you professor ❤💯

[@silverdrumvideo]

I started with BABYMETAL... and now I’m here... dammnnnnnn!!!

[@tungstenwhizard4361]

Welcome! Check out their live performances

[@NeckarPirate]

I'd say you graduated!! Welcome to BAND-MAID, enjoy the ride, they are incredible.

[@user-yz7ux1qj1v]

lol same

[@DirtyHippyStudio]

@@user-yz7ux1qj1v hahahha me too

[@YasWitch7]

Babymetal is hideous, try ONMYO-ZA and ALDIOUS

[@dgrichmondbc]

This is killer - and I’m 70.

[@emkayg612]

BAND MAID U.S. Tour 2022: Oct 9- Sacramento, CA @Aftershock Festival Oct 12 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Oct 14 - San Francisco, CA @ August Hall Oct 15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco Oct 17 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues Oct 19 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom Oct 21 - Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Oct 22 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues Oct 25 - Washington, DC @ Fillmore Silver Spring Oct 26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts Oct 28 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza Oct 29 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

[@mikometal4882]

Also New-Jersey the 30th october and House of blues , Chicago, 30 th october.

[@pokeng]

rock on brother!

[@toruinouelover]

what.

[@duanemcdaniel9642]

Not 70 but I agree!

[@Oyaji_Music]

7 months ago we were 20,000 views away from 20 million. The Maidiacs around the world turned up the heat and we broke that record with no worries. THRILL has now broken a brand new gate and hit the 21 million mark. Congrats ladies.

[@glendabadger8865]

I did a search for new female metal bands & became very disappointed when I couldn't find any in America that I liked. But then my husband came across this Japanese girl metal band and we loved their music right away. We spent all evening listing to one amazing song after another and fell in love with this band. These women are so talented, every song sounds amazing. I look forward to exploring all of their music and I will be sharing them with my friends.

[@somedude5414]

The Warning and Liliac and great up and coming bands with amazing futures.

[@smilingscottsman]

I hope they don't end up like the Bangles. It was peaches and cream for years but they broke up absolutely hating each other.

[@somedude5414]

Motion Device, too. From Canada, I believe.

[@aixide]

A band that immediately comes to mind is Skating Polly. Now you could also say that grunge isn't actually metal but whatever. (Well on a second thought they for sure are more on the punk side of grunge.)

[@fastskipper777]

@@smilingscottsman They are Japanese, a bit different mind set. Also, Japan has several all female rock bands that have been together for many years. Show-ya's been together since 1981 - they still tour (all female metal band - the original metal pioneer) - and Aldiou's been together since 2008; Scandal's been together since 2006. Japanese tend to be very group oriented, more so than individualistic Americans. I am not saying that's good or bad. Both have pluses and minuses. There is one thing all the fans know, B-M's stated goal is World Dominaton. I think B-M will stay together for a while.

[@user-jn4do8ct1q]

今までメタルやハードロックとかの激しい音楽は英語の曲ばっかり聴いていて、日本の激しい系は歌詞の違和感などから全く聴かなかった。 でも、このバンドを見つけて、その個性やかっこよさ、何より言葉選びに感銘を受けた。 自分の世界の狭さを教えてくれたこの個性溢れる素晴らしいバンドに出会えて本当によかった

[@georgethomas6744]

Thankful that you enjoy them. Remember always that the scope of your view is only as narrow as the eyes you look through.

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Congratulations to Band-Maid with 21M views on Thrill. Thrill was Band-Maid's first MV published on KZbin. IT was uploaded on Facebook and from there it blew up all over the place. Thrill saved Band-Maid from being dropped by their record label at the time. Thrill reached a worldwide audience and Band-Maid's journey towards world domination started. From Thrill and onwards Band-Maid grew their fanbase, got to record and release their own music, played live shows worldwide, finally they evolved into the amazing band they are today.

[@bostonbesteats364]

Interesting trivia: They didn't write Thrill, it was something the label had lying around

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

@@bostonbesteats364 They did not write Thrill all by themselves. It was written by Kentaro Akutsu and Miku Kobato.

[@minuteman3]

Who is here discovering Band Maid in 2019 for the first time?? For an old metal head from the 70's and 80's I really could care less about how they started, or who they are, or what they came from. The music is awesome, and so much better than anything new I've listened too ion 10 years.

[@stimproid]

Hell yeah brother!!

[@charly88xr]

X2!. Band Maid yeah!

[@dankmheems290]

Miku the back up singer put bandmaid together. They call her an old man in a little girls body. She worked at a Maid Cafe where sometimes they have to sing and dance. She was probably smart and saw a different way. She found the drummer online in a youtube demo video, which led her to the bassist and guitarist which led to the singer which Miku picked because she liked the style of singing. Miku famously didn't tell Sai'ki (singer) they had to wear maid outfits which is why her costume changed from white, in maid, to the front with all black and stockings. Sai'ki hated the outfits. Since Miku moved aside for Sai'ki, Miku learned to play rhythm guitar and the band named the drummer the leader of the band, I assume to stop any disputes. But Miku is still the leader by pretending to be a pigeon for laughs and she always answers most of the media questions and is the one interacting with the crowd on the stage. They do play their own instruments but Kanami said when she joined the band she read the music and thought it would be a great challenge. Not sure if they still have song writers.

[@jpnmusicvibe3968]

@@dankmheems290 and kanami have crush to saiki 😂

[@fastskipper777]

@@dankmheems290 Miku found Kanami first online (she used to upload her songs) and talked to her to join. Kanami brought along Akane who used to back her on drums sometimes on her songs. Then, Akane brought along Misa, her school mate. Then, they all auditioned Saiki who was in the same management company as them.

[@Mangetsu1]

It's insane how their first mv shows a lot of things like: Miku doesn't know how to play a guitar. The girls under pressure thinking this song maybe will be their last mv. And then, 10 years later, they celebrated BAND-MAID 10TH ANNIVERSARY one month ago in the Yokohama arena showing their best. Congratulations ladies ❤❤❤ i hope to see you live again next year🎉. Pd: Happy 2024 if you read this!

[@Soufriere84]

This was actually their FIRST music video, and they chose this song because they thought (correctly) it was the best they had at the time to, yes, keep them from getting dropped by their label… Plus like you say it's cute in hindsight since Miku had barely held a guitar when they filmed this, and look at her now!

[@NickDano]

I'm definitely feeling this. Holy crap, this is FREAKIN' GOOD. THANK YOU JAPAN!!

[@ritterdude]

NickehBoi Agreed!

[@yushenghao]

NickehBoi you are welcome XD

[@DIEFORDETHKLOK696]

NickehBoi japan does everything right

[@ritterdude]

Nice outfits.

[@CarrollTowns]

This has always been my favorite Band Maid song. It's also my 5 year old twins favorite song. They always ask to watch this video.

[@Charles-ce7ev]

At 70 years on this world, it seems weird sometimes to look at this as "classic". But whatever it is, it makes me grateful to Band Maid for saving rock for all of us. Forever grateful.

[@GETBENT1331]

rock/metal doesnt need to be saved. maybe you are out of the loop nut lots of great metal music

[@edwardmcalister8743]

I'm right there with you brother. And yes, they saved rock music for me too. I've not seen a band with so much talent, so much appeal, in decades.

[@佐々木幸司-i2b]

本当に海外のご主人様達には感謝しかない。あなた達がいなかったら彼女達も既に存続してないだろう。この1点だけでも感激の涙が出てくる。Thank you for all of overseas fans‼︎ Good luck all of you ,Thank you from japan‼︎‼︎‼︎

[@AK-tv6bo]

BAND-MAIDを知ったのは２年前で、この曲が初めての出会い、ロックがロックだった７０年代を彷彿させるサウンドに衝撃を受けました。それもメイド服でハードロック、想定外のカルチャーショックです。

[@LawrenceCox-bv9zt]

Having been a fan of BAND-MAID since 2014 I can say with confidence, there is only one BAND-MAID and these 5 talented gals have been my favorite group since the first time I experienced their music.

[@shaunncochran9624]

I'm just now discovering Band-Maid in April, 2024?! That's 9 years folks!! 😮 Seriously, how did I miss this?! 😊

[@t-shinji]

Welcome to Band-Maid! Which song do you like? Try their live videos too! DOMINATION kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k HATE? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5eyg6KHftZ1aac Onset kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fVf2CglLqWZrc

[@puffnstuff12]

You found them a few days before I did. I'd love to hear them sing more songs in English.

[@madellynpineda5020]

​@@puffnstuff12 I love thwir Japanese material more. Even though I don't understand anything lmfao

[@wizyshane39]

Count me in lol. Came here after watching best Japanese female guitarist compilation. May 23 2024

[@WineFi]

LOL ya huh ! No worries I discovered them via a Korean Girl group singing a Moroon 5 tune like 6,7 years ago . Looked interesting....a Freaking Rabbit Hole since !

[@cynicalspere6752]

本当にところどころのリフの音色がハードロック、メタルの渋さ、かっこ良さを兼ね備えており、その上に綺麗なツインボーカルがフワッと乗る。こういうのは全員が好きで共同作業をしていないとなし得ない成果のあらわれだと言えよう！！！

[@emmarotzn]

Wanna go to a maid-cafe cause of that!😊😅.

[@alexanderbajonett2643]

Призыв к Революции? Революция!

[@mustardstain]

Band-Maid is getting a lot of attention lately, I'm really glad about that.

[@babapambazuka2845]

I... just wish they'd kept more of ^this funk alive in subsequent material.

[@Frisbieinstein]

@@babapambazuka2845 Someone else wrote this. The money is in songwriting, so you're better off doing it yourself.

[@Frisbieinstein]

@@SD-ir1vf Tell that to Paul McCartney. Even one song can set you up for life.

[@sheldoncooper8199]

@Dave Mustard Stain Great Name I might have something to do with Baby Metals Worldwide Fame they have since 2016.

[@jessicaribeiro8928]

they deserve!

[@user-em4rj2eo3h]

長生きはするもんだな！ 還暦を過ぎて、これだけ完璧（言い過ぎか？いや、それでも良い！）、と言うか、完成度の高い女性バンドに巡り合えるとは思わなかった！ 今迄、幾つものガールズバンドは居たけれど、その殆どはマスコミ業界に利用された「タレント」（才能がある者） でも、私はbaby MwtalとBand-Maidは違うと思う！ Band-Maidのヴォーカルの声、サブヴォーカルのハーモニー、その元と為る各楽器演奏者の技術の確かさと音の統一感！ ベースとドラムのシンクロ！ とても気持ち良く聴けてノリノリニさせてくれる高揚感!!! これが本来の音楽じゃないのですか？ 😆😆😆😆😆

[@user-hn4nm4tw6b]

「BAND-MAID」をこの曲で盛り上げてくれた海外のファンに感謝。 おかげで2021年にこの最高にカッコいいバンドを知ることができました。 Thanks to the overseas fans who made "BAND-MAID" lively with this song. Thanks to that, I got to know this coolest band in 2021.

[@Oyaji_Music]

Attention: Anyone watching this video for the first time or the 20,000 time. We the BAND-MAID fans from around the world are trying to show the Maids how much they mean to us on this their 10th anniversary. Because "THRILL" was the song that saved the band and was the introduction to BAND-MAID for soooooo many of us, we are trying to get this video to breach 20 million views by Nov. 20th, which will mark THRILL's 9th anniversary. Please help us celebrate the greatest band on the planet and get this video to hit 20 million.

[@Prophet12]

Working on it, my friend. Band-Maid fans unite po!

[@charlescoleman4017]

Count me in Brother! 20 million here we come, po!

[@Oyaji_Music]

Thank You Brother. I am very positive that we Maidiacs can make this happen @@Prophet12

[@Oyaji_Music]

Thank You my brother. I have great confidence that we can make this happen. @@charlescoleman4017

[@DarkLordMisa]

I'm on it!

[@homeontherange1284]

this is over the top and is 9 years ago, now they are so good that it is impossible to believe it is real.

[@siriusuzero0]

正直このバンドはもっと日本で評価されてもいいと思う

[@Antiteshmis]

うちもそう思ってる。

[@2tama23]

知られてるか、知られてないか、だから評価のしようがないのだと思うよ。 私もカラオケのCMで見なければ知らなかった分類だからさ( *｀ω´)

[@user-fj1kt6wu6v]

クソみたいなタイアップ曲を歌わされるくらいなら、評価の高い海外でドサ回りした方がマシ。 ただ、PVでは良いんだけどLIVEだとボーカルが弱いように感じる。 LIVEのパフォーマンスで現地の聴衆をねじ伏せられないと物珍しさだけで終わってしまう。 海外から与えられたチャンスを活かすも殺すも今後の彼女たち次第。 多くのバンドはそんなチャンスさえ掴めずに消えていくのだから。

[@haydn1987kingoto]

同感です。 LIVEではボーカルにPVほどのインパクトを感じない。 でも、最高やね、彼女たちの曲は。

[@abckenshin3825]

suna69←で、こいつはライブにすら行った事が無いってオチなんだろうな。クソでも出来る動画評論（笑）

[@goldeneagle8144]

Incredible. My 87 year old mother enjoys these ladies music. They are something special.

[@kengrubiak1691]

So I've noticed all these Japanese female metal bands have sick ass bassists. Amongst the other amazingly talented band mates. I mean fuck, save some talent for the rest of the world Japan, jeez...

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Hahahaha word bro no shit

[@t0ph3rm4c]

いいえ

[@honigdachs.]

Noticed that too. The japanese know how to arrange music and get good players together.

[@coinexplorer5135]

What do you expect, they're parents probably made them practice 12hrs a day haha jks.

[@TheSeeking2know]

@@coinexplorer5135 Not really. Except for the lead guitarist who has a background studying classical music. Japan has a strong after-school high school music curriculum which allows students to come together to form bands, so you get to practice. Furthermore, most of the ladies went to university for music.

[@FrankieBag0donuts]

CONGRATS to Band Maid for hitting 21 MILLION VIEWS at 3:01 am CST (USA) !!! Greatest band EVER!!! Much love from your world-wide fans!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@puffo7120]

Having it down to the minute is impressive. Then again though, so is the music.

[@user-kz4pk3hs4q]

まじか。 こんなバンド日本におったんや。 しかも女性グループで。 あんまり女性のボーカルの音楽聞かんけど、これはかっけぇわ

[@user-my7oj1lh9e]

山坂弘 かっこいいよなあ

[@Precisionmetalheadx]

Kanami Tōno is just rocking out hard during the entire video. Man is she enjoying her job. I wish I loved my job that much.

[@donaldgraham6414]

I love my job because I can listen to Band-Maid whenever I want ❤🕊❤🌊❤🦍❤🥷❤👸🏻

[@eb5854]

Grew up listening to Rock & Roll and Heavy Metal. I'm 63 now, It's pretty awesome to see a bunch of girls from Japan do it better than most guys out there. I must watch this video once a week. Awesome song, Awesome band. Keep It Up almost 10 million hits...

[@michaelkroger899]

correct..thx

[@ambientcafe]

Just turned 64 my own self ... with the unprecedented decline of western music in general to its current insipid state, let us raise our glasses to Band Maid, who has taken up the heavy pop/metal mantle with aplomb :)

[@maximvsdread1610]

You go Daddio I'm right behind ya :D

[@benis4958]

@misa smith someone piss in your coffee? Let an old man enjoy some metal without shitting all over it

[@anthonygamble8291]

Same here EB 63 and love em. Not bad on the eye either LOL

[@whitecrow1949]

I just saw your video with The Warning. You are fantastic. I have loved music for many decades. Your talent is super....😊

[@gaefferson1]

Yes The Warning “..and Band maid are so awesome.

[@uffdad8211]

Thrill immediately caught my attention over seven years ago and I have been a devoted fan of Band-Maid's music ever since. It is extremely rare for five incredibly talented musicians to be in the same band together and get along with each other so wonderfully in order to produce consistently great music. All of them have been in this same band for ten years now and it has been fascinating to witness them evolve while utilizing many different musical genres seamlessly into their music and yet still keep their signature sound. Band-Maid is one of the very best, if not the best, hard rock band currently playing today.

[@ASDasdSDsadASD-nc7lf]

The failure of management on this band is unforgivable. They would have made 50 million dollars in Vegas as a headliner act..

[@miluza8723]

曲、アレンジ、演奏、歌、全て良し。メンバー全員が見れるシンプルなＭＶも良し。 この曲とOnset(インスト曲)は何度聴いても飽きない名曲。

[@BAYBAY_316]

Blown away. Just discovering these ladies in 2023. They have an 80s sound. I LOVE IT

[@yvanmargineanu9807]

@BAYBAY_316 I Stand with Ukraine glory to Ukraine 😁Ukraine Will Win👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BAYBAY_316]

@@yvanmargineanu9807 Slava Ukraini and thank you for supporting!

[@yvanmargineanu9807]

​@CosmicForester Buddy Ukraine will Win, Друже, Україна переможе, Нам пощастило руці, вони такі, С.

[@bostonbesteats364]

Miku has come a long way. She's only pretending to play that Rickenbacker in this video. Now she has a signature Zemaitis.

[@t-shinji]

To be precise, she didn’t PRETEND to play. She just didn’t play except for simple comping for a few seconds.

[@bostonbesteats364]

@@t-shinji It's obvious she's pretending to play in the video

[@user-px2nt6fd3c]

She didn't even know how to pretend to play it in this video. She really come a long way.

[@t-shinji]

@@bostonbesteats364 I mean, she used to just hold her guitar.

[@krishowlter9287]

I'm glad my dad told me about this band. he sure knows his stuff. my dad is a bassist so he holds rock musicians to a very high standard. he called Misa a badass and I know that means a lot coming from him. these ladies have a great sound and I have a shit ton of respect for them. I've seen some great rock bands but they top my previous favorites by a lot. they're such amazing women

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

Being a bassist I concur what your dad says. They are all killer musicians, check out Akane on the drums.... that is very bad ass too

[@fastskipper777]

Just go look for "No God" from their latest album. There maybe a sound clip on youtube. Your head will explode.

[@vesubioromo9425]

Mark King, bassist for Level 42, was considered by his peers to be one of the top bassists on the planet. In an interview, he said the bass slapping technique is the most difficult style of play (curious to know if your dad agrees). Anyway, during the instrumental portion of this song that's exactly what Misa does. They really are an incredible collection of talent. I hope they can keep it together and go on to become one of the best rock bands ever.

[@harmmiddeljans6468]

Misa is badass! I remember one interview where Miku told the story that Misa practiced her part till her fingers bled, next day she was in studio to record! Dedicated to the bass as heck... And then to think that Misa is the shy girl in the band :)

[@zakelwe]

I'd like to see your dad in hold up stockings ! Send photo in SAE to my special postbox my wife doesn't know about. Cheers

[@SmartrMelons]

This is what I wanted to hear back in the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s. Better late than never.

[@SmartrMelons]

Anyone else notice the KingsX influence?

[@kanalisationerstellen]

why

[@SmartrMelons]

Why not.

[@tonypowell250]

@@SmartrMelons No can't hear the influence.

[@user-em4uy7yt7g]

涙が出るよ❣️すっかり世界中で愛される凄い😂バンドになりましたね。

[@KNGoodwin]

You just can’t beat the sound of the guitars and the heavy chugging riff! Tell me your head isn’t bopping back and forth right now.

[@stevecarte8520]

Whats up with us old guys . Im 63 and I see comments from 70 and guys in their 60's. I guess for one thing i was not expecting these girls in their stockings to rock my world. They are pure legit hard rock metal and they bring it. I haven't seen takent like this in years. I stumbled on this by accident. Thats when i find the best music. Like Rick Derringer says in Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo. Somebody say keep on Rockin ? Thank you ladies. For your refreshing keeping Rock and Roll alive. Its people like you and the,90's alternatives that have saved Rock and Roll. Rythm and Blues. Im a fan. I just need to learn the language. Love you. Best of luck with your success. Your future is wide open.

[@user-ee6hj6je6m]

66 Here and found more than costumes to be about this band.. Awesome song that really shows their talent and tightness with their vocals and instruments..

[@ironcity4182]

All oldies thinking with little willy

[@davidsoulsby1102]

@@ironcity4182 Nah... Music first.....

[@JamesJohnson-dy7ro]

67 here. Check out The Warning from Mexico. 3 sisters, 24,22,19. Started in 2013 like Bandmaid. In Japan now doing 2 concerts with Bandmaid, June 12 and 14, 2024.

[@Diablagato]

64 here, and I think that people of our generation just have the best taste!

[@rosskwolfe]

12 million views in 2020. Sometimes it's hard to believe that 6 million people besides me have also watched this video.

[@nobuna2114]

That means you watched the video for 47.56 years. I see you, you liar XD

[@kazeyomi4131]

@@nobuna2114 I think what he means is everybody will watch this video twice, 12 million/2 = 6 million

[@nobuna2114]

@@kazeyomi4131 I know but you can also take it my way. But then I couldn't have made this awful joke (I am really good at awful jokes)

[@rosskwolfe]

@@kazeyomi4131 No... The joke was definitely me watching the video 6 million times.

[@stucky101]

@@rosskwolfe Yes that's how I took it ! Of course it's impossible cuz I already watched it 10m times hehe

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

Around 1967, the classical composer Leonard Bernstein listened to the music of The Beatles and said it was "exciting" music. I am classically trained myself, I find this band exciting.

[@Rockero_Loco]

You will definitely like the Finnish metal band Nightwish. This is metal with opera singing. The singer is a trained opera singer. Here is the song "Ghost Love Score" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIrNep9-jKd0jNE

[@RicardoMartinez-oh9sq]

@@Rockero_Loco Yes, I love it, their concert End of an Era was antological.

[@tomfowler2091]

21 million views!!!!! Congratulations Miku, Kanami, Akane, MISA, and Saiki, thank you all for all of the beautiful music!!!!!

[@JVaan]

I'm here because of the movie Kate (2021) starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Miku Martineau, and Woody Harrelson (am not affiliated with the movie, btw). BAND-MAID appears as themselves in the movie. I wanted more!

[@cecilthetermite]

Welcome to the ride

[@lysergicaciddiethylamide6127]

@Gabriel Mireles yup 👍

[@falc410]

Same here :) Loved the movie and especially the music. I already knew Babymetal or Waggaki Band, so happy to have discovered this one as well

[@idontknow164]

An all female Japanese rock band that dress in maid costumes...you have my undivided attention

[@englishbulldoglover2258]

It's like, can't stop looking at them, can't stop listening to them.

[@sabrinasjourney]

Ew.

[@ericpetersen6312]

When it showed up in my suggestions it caught my eye. But after hearing the music and listening to the other songs they have...especially the newest album...it's about the musicians, not the costumes. These women rock and they bring it every time. Their live stuff is amazing and I can't wait to hear them in concert.

[@mattkanaris7041]

It’s 2023. I’m a 40 year old bloke and I love babymetal and band-maid. It’s like discovering Metallica for the first time. Japan is the future of music.

[@scottwillie9914]

I'm 58 and love Band-Maid! These girls are AWESOME!!

[@stevec7028]

CORRECT !!!

[@CocoHuevocartoon]

babymetal and band maid are the best

[@cius2112]

whoa 21 million! This song still has so much momentum years later!

[@user-be9kd5tz4y]

何曲出してもここに戻ってくる

[@830m7]

海外の皆様、彼女達を見つけてくださってありがとうございます。もし皆様が見なかったら今のBAND-MAIDは存在してなかったかもしれません。自分もこんな毎日聴いて興奮や感動することも無かったでしよう。本当ありがとうございます。

[@michaelcowan2303]

I’m listening to Band-Maid every day in Canada 🇨🇦

[@timothywest1183]

Discovered them today. And I’m amazed!! This jam is sooooooo good!

[@KN-kx1tm]

コロナの影響でライブ中止になったりストレスたまるけどこの曲が忘れさせてくれる

[@vdctube8966]

6 months​ ago I​ gave comment "congratulation​ for​ 20M views". Now​ I​'m​ so​ happy​ with 21M views, congratulation​ 🎉 to​ our​ maids.

[@cius2112]

same lmao

[@Usa_mikek]

I'm old school 70s and 80s rock and roll and I approve this song.

[@michaelmayes9532]

try the Group Babymetal also. Awesome performances. EZO is also an 80's band, guys but JAMMIN!

[@JerryGoNuts]

Yep -- Jimmy Page wanted to meet Akane, the DRUMMER, after he watched them in Japan in 2016.

[@fabianmoyano8945]

The warning "Evolve" mexican band

[@paulwood5803]

What he said. 😎🤟

[@chtronk]

Why. Do. I. Listen. To. This. Only. Now ???!! J-Pop fan since 2004 Metal fan since 2009 Band-Maid fan since september 2023. Bought all their albums Best band ever

[@tinyhato]

It's happened to a lot of us. Welcome!

[@chowcollection]

Very similar story to me, didn’t find them until January 2023. I wiped out my entire playlist and replaced it with 100 BAND-MAID songs for months lol

[@togawa_jun]

I envy you a little because you are older than me and have loved for so many years what I have loved for only 3 years...

[@weilima9316]

For anime enthusiasts, Band-Maid will be doing the OP for next season’s Log Horizon Season 3. The single is called “Different” and will be released on 02 Dec.

[@Satsujinhan]

That's awesome because I saw in an interview that it was Akane's dream to play a song for an anime OP or ending.

[@weilima9316]

@@Satsujinhan definitely. All of them would love it. Now they have achieved both, but I’m sure they would love many more to come. Especially if it’s for a big-name anime.

[@MotoRide.]

don't care for anime, but can't friggin' wait for single

[@gamerforlife9865]

Nice

[@sardasert]

damn I need log horizon s03 now :)

[@roarflaatten8105]

Less than 8K views before Thrill passes 21 million views ! Come on , make it happen !!!

[@FrankieBag0donuts]

It happened!!! I was watching the video and monitoring the count when it flipped to 21M at 3:01 am CST. Thank you for making it happen!!

[@roarflaatten8105]

​@@FrankieBag0donuts then we aim for 22 m.

[@roarflaatten8105]

On the way, passed 21,1 millions.

[@fiveseven9143]

This might possibly be the best thing I’ve ever seen.

[@tinyhato]

There's a lot more on their channel. I hope you check them out!

[@JerryGoNuts]

It gets WAAAAY better.

[@Roc-Righteous]

Amen...Fiveseven.

[@mattkemerait]

I'm hearing this band for the first time in 2021. Why didn't anyone tell me?

[@jumpingpeppers2263]

Just in time for their new album

[@slowbutsure504]

we were to busy drinking and rocking out by ourselves... welcome to the party

[@lesallison9047]

Welcome t the club. Check out "Dice" then " Don't you let me down" then take five mins rest, then check out the rest. HOLD ON TIGHT MAN . 👌👍💪✊❤🇬🇧

[@jmannUSMC]

Ah welcome to the rabbit hole!

[@660DOHCNAKED]

AHAHA Who will tell you this treasure Band!! PlS You keep them in your heart secret, or they will be too famous to visit your city for concert! ( ^ ^ ) Enjoy Band Maid!!

[@PJKsshirt]

Somewhat reluctantly I decided to give Band-Maid a try after the algorithm kept recommending them. I put on the New Beginning album and this track came first up. No turning back. Maidiac.

[@tinyhato]

Welcome!

[@jan-ovepedersen5764]

First song I heard from Band-Maid was Thrill, and I was immediately thrilled by their everything. I became a maidiac the very same day after listening thru the next 10 videos after Thrisll, and I'm a maidiac today and forever.

[@PJKsshirt]

@@jan-ovepedersen5764 I worked my way through the albums in order from New Beginning which meant I also heard the tracks that weren't released as singles or had their own video. Album tracks can sometimes be a bit underwhelming but every song was solid. I wish I heard Band-Maid 10 years ago!

[@aleksiejlublov7995]

I've been a fan for a few years but after watching a documentary about this band and learning how they were so freaking close to disbanding it just hits different.

[@normanbodnar2124]

They are literally saving hard rock. I freaking love this band.

[@user-ek4to8pc1z]

band-maid聴き始めたのは 2年前。もっと早く見つけられなかった自分を悔やんでます。

[@Satanicmint]

Fucking same. Love this comment but yes love. I hate that I'm just finding out too 😅

[@unlimitedslipdiff3789]

I am VERY late to the party, but… I clicked this link last week and £100 worth of CDs later, here we are. What an outrageously talented band! A back catalogue of thunderously brilliant hard rock. It’s like they found everything I love about music, translated it into Japanese and put it out there in the world. I’m so happy this exists!

[@FranciscoDuarte]

Irvine plaza, NYC oct 28t. I feel like I'm 12 years old, cant wait to see them live!

[@PeteBandMaidFan]

Exactly my reaction when I discovered them . Why did no one tell me earlier ?

[@brunobryant4846]

Yep I hear you 😄🍻 What a band 👍

[@robertfournier2804]

August of 2022 for me. Saw a KZbin video reaction and was instantly hooked in. I believe that I now have everything they've ever come out with from Amazon eBay and directly from Japan. The best purchases I've ever made for my cd collection ☮️🇨🇦

[@dirklerxstprof2112]

What You have discovered My Friend ( not that I need to tell You ), is Japanese Hard Rocking Crack Cocaine, one Hit of It, and You're hooked... Sit back and enjoy The Rush... Us UK Rockers know Great Music when We hear It... If It's any consolation, My bank account has been Hammered as well 😂, no regrets... Keep on Rocking to Band Maid Brother...Spread The Faith.

[@chuuta2003]

日本語のコメントが無いのであえて言わせて下さい。 そこらへんの軟弱な男だけのバンドより遥かに演奏、アレンジ、ボーカル等正統派の王道ハードロックですね、素晴らしい！！

[@t-shinji]

これは 2014 年の MV です。2020 年の成長した姿をぜひ見てみてください。 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k

[@chuuta2003]

t-shinji 観ました！全員凄いですね〜ギターの超高速ピッキング、ドラムの超高速キック、ベースも全然手抜きなし、ボーカルも仕上がってました！！ありがとうございます。すっかりファンになりました。

[@charlescoleman4017]

CONGRATULATIONS BAND MAID on 20 MILLION VIEWS! Great song, great video and the BEST BAND ON THE PLANET PO!!!! 🎉🎉😃👍🥳🥳🍾🍾🥂🍻🍺🍹🎸🥁🎤☕🍰🍌🍌🦍🕊🍻🍷⚾️😃❤❤❤❤❤

[@Falconer1128]

I have to second the many sentiments I'm reading in these comments. I just discovered them in the last year and .... these girls make me cry they're so good. I rock out to this track many times a week. And I'm 53! Someone commented that it was criminal that he just discovered them in 2022. Ditto man! I feel like I've missed out on something here. So greatfull for the power of youtube to bring them into my life. OMG! This is so good!

[@minibee-lp8fm]

bandmaid すべてはここから。今では見ることが出来ないsaikiさんとmisaさんのミニ丈のメイド服姿。海外のbandmaidファンに感謝します。貴方達のおかげで彼女達の素晴らしい才能が開花しました。

[@user-si9xm2uq3s]

AKANE: "Before starting BAND-MAID, I was working at a kind of "music bar" both as a hall staff and as a drummer. At the bar the tunes of 60s to 80s were mainly performed, and I learned about 600 tunes to play as a drummer, including disco music because we had to play various tunes and genres at the guests' requests. They loved rock music best, because many of them spent their teens during that time, I guess. That's why I learned a lot about "Classic Rock." Before starting to work there, I had an audition and I played "Highway Star" by DEEP PURPLE. This song gave me the chance to work as a drummer. More and more people requested "AKANE's Highway Star! " I owe very much to this song." (from MASSIVE Vol.38)

[@ThouDailyBlab]

Ah ha! That's why i can hear Ian Paice in her playing style. She hits the drums hard like he did.

[@csaw8047]

Highway Star 🌟 was a tune that Pumped You Up. The Energy level made you get up and want to run or jump or speed if you were driving. Some Conspiracy Theorist's believe that song played on drums has been known to shrink hats.. The whole bunch of Band-maidens are ( Fine) ladys...As a guitarist I really like B-M guitarists..Their guitar 🎸 work Is awesome. I l love Thrill .That song moves. The drummer is just like a motor, The driving force powering every song..

[@csaw8047]

Don't ever get in a fight with a girl who hits things for a living.

[@gjcuriel01]

@@ThouDailyBlab Hard and precise, AKANE is a jewel of a drummer👍

[@mamiackerman_1004]

🎀Happy Birthday Mincho🎀 On your birthday friends wish you many things, but I will wish you only two: always and never. Never feel blue and always be happy! Thanks for your having been born this world ♡ Lots of love

[@LiquidAngel96]

The bassist of this band is so cute and she dropped a beast solo. I love her and this band.

[@xYayaToure]

And she has the badass "Quiet but cool" maid personality which really does add to her character.

[@wheresmyirishwhiskeytullam4326]

JayDiMusik Reminds me of a female John Entwistle. Except he didn't move AT ALL.

[@GrandMoffSilvey]

I get a sense she has a mixture of a Melancholic and Phlegmatic Temperament (of the 4-temperments). Many creative people have this temperament. Some Musicians, Artists, Engineers, Architects, etc.

[@ricmthegm]

UndeadHybridS9ldier truth

[@phobos2k2]

She is the "drinker " in the band according to one interview. I think it's probably an act though..who knows.

[@HrdRck]

Still their best track all these years later. This is the one I can play on repeat.

[@LostFunocity]

I came here from one of the dragonforce players vids and literally went " These girls can kickass" and then I came here. And now I'm mass favouriting to my spotify!

[@tinyhato]

Welcome!

[@VladimirChupin]

Спасибо!

[@erichkapfer9797]

I just seen Band Maid live for the first time this last weekend. They put on a awesome show. I cannot express how great of a time I had seeing them on stage and their great musicianship. Their interactions with the crowd were great.I will definitely see them again when they are back. I love this song and the video.

[@scottwillie9914]

That's AWESOME! Thrill is one of my most favorites of these spectacular girls! I have five albums of Band-Maid. Where did they perform?

[@erichkapfer9797]

@@scottwillie9914 I love the song Thrill also. I seen them in Minneapolis MN. They played an awesome show there.

[@mephiz1919]

I saw them at Sakura-con in 2016 for the first time. Even did a meet and greet photo op. I want to see another concert sometime soon.

[@ChrisReinheimer]

As an early BandMadiac, ive had the privilege to watch them grow and produce tons of great killer stuff....and I always come back to this. It is iconic and hasnt lost any of its hitting power. Im 61, BandMaidiac for Life

[@michaelalbro6856]

When the hook is the music and you don’t understand the language and they hold your attention, you have something special.

[@lifeofbrian5092]

I thought the same thing. It just rocks!

[@sheewolfe5725]

Nice.

[@baldheaddriver5]

This rhythm is badass! Make my head bang!!!.. AWESOME GIRLS..LOVE IT TO DEATH!!!.. oops..Alice Cooper record..oh well.. he's old

[@skipwoday]

Gateway Song

[@msumungo]

Precisely!

[@user-hondo54]

I watched Thrill 45 times today. I challenge 500 Maidiacs to watch Thrill just 24 times a day until November 25 (USA time). That's about how many views are needed to get Thrill to 20 million views by their final concert at the Yokohama Areana. Come on Maidiacs, the Maids deserve this honor.

[@davids9445]

Watching as much as I can 🤘🏻

[@user-hondo54]

@@davids9445 Thanks man. Every view counts. Keep watching.

[@kip.e3000]

Me too, but I need to remind that 'Rinne' needs less than 1000 views to 2M.

[@centurybeta2112]

They definitely deserve that! Challenge accepted! Po!🤘😎

[@uffdad8211]

@@kip.e3000 "Rinne" has now officially passed 2 million views!! Yahoooo!

[@smdsoldering]

Japanese language works really well with metal / rock songs

[@gradyshmalady8284]

I'd say it goes well with any genre of music. The mono syllabic nature lends itself to any rhythm.

[@BessieRiggs]

How did this song get wrapped into an Evanescence playlist for me? Algorithms, man. I love this band so much!!! They're so young here and the Pigeon can't play a lick lol. The evolution of their costumes is wild...especially Saiki. Seeing them live in the DC area was the highlight of my year in 2022

[@JohnDoe-er5vf]

The hell with age. I am soon-to-be 53 years old male from Bulgaria. Being rock fan forever. Participating in numerous unknown Bulgarian bands as a drummer in my youth. Akane is probably the best female drummer I have ever heard or seen. The other girls in the band are also phenomenal. I just don't have enough compliments to you young ladies. Please keep up and never give the metal up! You ARE the best there is!

[@vivago727]

If you think this female drummer is insane you probably didn't heard of Junna: kzbin.info/door/8iJi2wdYKvz30EYnAN7Xlw

[@JohnDoe-er5vf]

@@vivago727 She's good alright. But definitely not in Akane's level.

[@leterpustig8390]

imho she's among the best drummers in the world, not matter what gender.

[@JohnDoe-er5vf]

@@leterpustig8390 Absolutely, mate!

[@tinyhato]

It's great to see so many people discovering Band-Maid and "Thrill"! I hope you'll check out more videos from their channel. They're still making great music 8 years later!

[@generalesdeath8157]

Yeah many new comments wtf, I'm schocked I mean I shouldn't be, it's about time more people finally find them

[@shaunablack8512]

My ex introduced me..... it's gotta be good 👍👍👍 we're on good terms. But still......... gotta be good 👍👍👍👍

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Here i am trying to find some ammunition out of 12K+ comments to use on a returning Troll of mine & i find you instead, Tiny Hat. It must be our Maidiac 6th sense phychic link that led me here.😏

[@royallen7955]

I never realized the Japanese has such talent when it came to rock music and speed metal two of my favorite bands band-maid and Babymetal I will never go back to boring metal ever again completely change the game for me

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@nuclearchef-san8304 Hmm🤔 you seem familiar, i always remember the little idioms the less unsavoury people subconsciously keep repeating in comments, you don't sound like one of those. So anyway i'm glad we've met before on good terms. What i won't have is someone who mentions me by name as all that's bad for BAND-MAID in a comment then doesn't expect there to be a comeback with both barrels. Other than that everything's great, i hope all's good with you too.😁

[@speedking562]

loved the guitarist shredding it on the solo. had enough energy for the whole band.

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

+Nick Maseon if You really like this than you maybe should listen to the female band "Mary's blood" too. My most favourite song of Mary's blood is "Marionette"

[@Bullalabootholes]

+A9HirotoPon The lead guitarist on 'Mary's Blood' has excellent tone.

[@BioCosmic--Dust]

+Nick Maseon Kanami with her Addictone guitar - excellent, and I like it that their guitars are not all beat to crap like you usually see in Western bands.

[@angelonicci3340]

+KoKi , Yeah , I like finding new and exciting bands from all over the world , its all about finding good metal music !

[@angelonicci3340]

+KoKi , Yeah , I like finding new and exciting bands from all over the world , its all about finding good metal music !

[@jawul]

'Without holding back' MV was the first made me adore Band-Maid, but 'Thrill' was the one made me fall in love with them.❤

[@MrParadroid]

I've never thought even few years before, rock music will be saved by japanese chicks...

[@DarkNight3603]

MrParadroid never underestimate Japanese girls. They fix everything or just make everything better. This is great (^_^)

[@metaz69u]

Check out Leo, kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3mcd6yCqMt3sNk

[@hanniffydinn6019]

Actually Japanese music in all genres seems much better to my ears I listen to a lot , emotionally how music was in the 80s and early 90s...you know real music ...

[@jtdg5849]

They said Rock and Roll was dead. They were wrong. It just moved to Japan and put on French Maid outfits. WTF?! Right? And while Band-Maid is clearly the best Japanese Girl band out there, I'm finding there are quite a few. None of them pushing the music so hard as these girls, but harder than any new western band I've heard in quite a while.

[@MrFutago87]

Ever heard of Lovebites? ;)

[@ZeroMod]

I am a 60 year old bass player and I think these ladies KILL. I HAD to learn this bassline just for the fun of it.

[@Ben-os7if]

Yep I am learning it too

[@cchocopie]

60 years but used to be young forever like LA metal bands. I love flashback.

[@ZeroMod]

Great is great - forever - Early Sabbath stands, Tull, Zep, Focus, Van Halen, GnR, Purple, Cooper, Or today - Slipknot, Raubtier, Opeth, Black Label Society, Tool, Megadeth, I even appreciate Dethklok - no reason not to enjoy them all. Quality is all that matters. I still play and gig!

[@s.e.n3264]

Yea I feel ya. I learned the guitar parts cuz it's damn infectious! I haven't mastered the solo though.

[@BigBoss-lu9lo]

Dont forget tools sister bands puscofer and perfect circle

[@stevetorres5038]

These girls are hard core for real. I just discovered this. I played it like 3-4 times today. They don't have the stereo typical rocker look, that's what makes them unique to me. And they can jam. Keep it it rocking ladies.

[@johnrowland2887]

They have over 100 songs now. I am sure there will be at least a few more you will enjoy.

[@AWeirdpurple]

You should listen to Babymetal

[@scottwillie9914]

@@AWeirdpurple I like BabyMetal also!

[@danny-ky8it]

check out BABYMETAL

[@stevetorres5038]

I had to comment again...these young ladies are bad ass. Very impressive, unexpected...not cuzz they are female (lots of good females out there), but I never knew they jammin metal in their country. Good to see other cultures embrassing other cultures music and doing good at it.Baby metal is also good. Rock on everyone.

[@user-om1sv3xg3t]

Crazy talented young ladies from Japan doing excellent American hard rock .I have been a fan for many years and was highly disappointed when they had to cancel a concert because of the virus a couple years ago in Mansfield ,Ohio .Still hope to get to see them live sometime .

[@dvs6121]

I dont care who wrote it, this song rocks. Those bass and double tap bass drum riffs hit hard.

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

We need to drive this to over 20,000,000 views, quickly now!

[@roarflaatten8105]

Soon 21 millions...

[@andytai7773]

Just started listening to BM a month ago and this was my virgin song. Yes, they are the best there is today in terms of the hard rock sound

[@jon87583]

Whenever you discover Band-Maid is the right time!

[@josephthomas4846]

Sucks for me most of their videos "aren't available in your county"

[@tayter1]

This was the one, that sent me on the Band-Maid euphoric fan-boy trail... within a day I had found at least 20 of their songs, they all rocked my life. Back to listen all these years later and it still. holds. up. and rocks my life. Alone is their first full 'All Band-Maid' song and it deserves at least the 20M views this one has.

[@rubycin2703]

this music video is the definition of “they had $5 and a dream”

[@gmcjetpilot]

It has been 2 years since I first saw this and became an instant Band Maid fan. Been to 3 live shows. In the last 11 months, seeing both their 2022 tour and 2023 10th anniversary tour. This is still one of my favorite Maid Songs...Sadly they did not play it live in the shows I saw, but now have many favorites so it's all good... literally. Love these ladies.

[@darknimja]

The story I heard was that this song was written for them by their record company and they did not like it so much. It's a cracking song but all their stuff is great so whatever they choose to play is ROCKING. :D

[@gmcjetpilot]

@@darknimja True this album came out in 2015 when they had songs written for them... But their fingerprint is on this recording, big time and no doubt added to the Track... The Maid's made Thrill their own. However by 2016 and since Band Maid writes their songs. Typically their process is they do a demo created by Kanami, and rhythm section arranged by Akane & Misa. Lyrics arwritten by Miku, and with Saiki giving her input.

[@blank557]

Wish I could go back and experience the joy of hearing this for the first time. It was literally a thrill, taking me by surprise after years of listening to the same old formulaic tunes, to hear genuine musicians perform with such charm, talent, and enthusiasm This performance was the "Hors-d'œuvre" that lead me to their endless buffet of delicious fresh songs to feast upon. These maids really can serve it up.

[@donotneed2250]

YES! I'm pushing 68 and they were in my recommendations one night while I was looking for Tokyo Groove Jyoshi, TGJ. In the past two years I've discovered three bands out of Japan that I really like and Band-Maid is one. The other two are Tokyo Groove Jyoshi and The Jazz Avengers. The Jazz Avengers bassist is the original bassist from TGJ. When I heard her single 'The Princess of Funk' I was hooked.

[@DukeFlite]

Я только что услышал это и перешёл по рекомендации в комментариях к клипу Extreme. Фантастика!

[@etoineschrdlu9382]

Congratulations and Merry Christmas Ladies! 20 million views in 9 years. KZbin needs to send you some gold plaques soon. Happy New Year! Band-Maid has huge plans for 2024. *Forward* with *The Endless Story.* Bless all of you in 2024 12/26/2023

[@glenkelley6799]

Even after 20 million listens, it still sounds fresh and new - congratulations Bando-Maid

[@erickvillegas2544]

The thing I like about JRock and many Jpop is their emphasis on the bass. Unlike many western modern music doesn’t have it as much.

[@finchwaddledog5026]

The West is losing its rhythm and true feeling. The bassline represents the "heart" of the song. Heart is surely missing from the West. ~From Texas with Love Edit: this is just my opinion. my *very strong* opinion

[@comatose3788]

This just Rock. No need for a label ... The US is onto CASH always going with what is new looking for that big payday. Even if what is new is pure crap. Japan has so many people there is enough to love all forms of music. What I like about this band is the lead. The lead guitarist of this band clearly loves to play. She moves like an old pro and play with style. She is that one in a million.

[@erickvillegas2544]

@@comatose3788 ok then. Rock and Pop from Japan* Which doesn’t change much, the thing is, I hear more bass and instrumentals from Japanese music.

[@PrincipalityofZeon]

It's a flavor mix of rock nothing different from Western, 80s and early 90s mix.

[@comatose3788]

@@PrincipalityofZeon With extra bass.

[@javacrucian]

I like that they gave the bass player a little lead time

[@folcwinep.pywackett8517]

Wow! React to a bass solo like its a lead. That lady is good!!!

[@msumungo]

For a reason. She is the most interesting original Japanese hard rock musician for a while. Incredible natural groove, yet she's all about the team, and all out all the time. Very interesting musician.