Country Guitarist Reacts to Group Band Maid, for the First Time

[@cius2112]

oh man i love when people react to BAND MAID deep cuts!

[@javiervicedo4201]

My Friend, nothing yet. The Best Band in the Universe. You have close to 120 songs to check. Amazing band. No one can compite with them and I will not suggest any song, it doesn't matter. All the songs are an impact to your brain. Keep going and you have no idea, no idea. Pick any song but better live and enjoy The Holy Grail of Rock

[@RTEcalcite01]

Actually nice to hear a lesser played song from their World Domination album 2018. If you prefer live do Official Live Videos for Domination, Real Exsistance, No God. For Music Videos do Warning, Choose Me, Blooming, to start with.

[@jkkansasband7056]

Glad you enjoyed Band-Maid who are entering their 10th year together, have an amazing great catalog of over 120 songs and will be touring the US in October. Band-Maid is classic rock reimagined. More energetic and FUN. From their YT channel check out DOMINATION-LIVE or PLAY-LIVE for a quintessential Band-Maid performance. Or check out ONSET-LIVE for a Rock instrumental that will get stuck in your head (who needs words?). The Awesome BAND-MAID are on the brink so get ready. Peace. 5.06

[@Davey-Boyd]

While 'Fate' is a great song, I suggest the LIVE version of either 'Domination', 'Real Existence' or 'Play' for a fuller representation of what these exceptional ladies can do!

[@ChasingAnthems]

Send me a link! Thank you

[@edwardallen4051]

@@ChasingAnthems They are all on their official page at kzbin.info , as good as the MV for Real Existence is, choose the live version.

[@martinh8481]

@@ChasingAnthems Here are the links: Domination - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k Real Existence - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I Play - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc You can pick anything from their offical channel, but these are a good start. Plenty of other's will offer up different selections, so feel free to explore those as well.

[@greylocke100]

If the video is from their official page, the publishing company usually doesn't mess with your channel. The Ladies themselves enjoy watching reactions to their music.

[@Jordan-Ramses]

@@ChasingAnthems all their songs are so good it's hard to even pick. Fate is a b-side track in my opinion. My favorite songs are 'Choose Me' and 'Play' because they're so fun. But that is purely personal preference. I also really like the lyrics for Warning and Dice. The official live videos have English subtitles. Onset is a great instrumental. I tried to make a short Band-Maid playlist with only the songs that were too good to leave out and I ended up with over 30 songs.

[@threemonkeysk]

Unusual choice for a BAND-MAID first, still any choice is as good a starting off point as any other from the ladies

[@Prober61]

Freedom and Domination Live are where a lot of people start. FATE is a great song but low on the radar. Real Existence is hard and Onset is an instrumental just to name a few. 34 views in 29 minutes. Pay attention now! :)

[@rickwagner-]

'Fate' is off the classic 2018 'World Domination' album, but it's really rare to see someone react to it. Nicely done. Great reaction.

[@VladimirChupin]

Just proves one more time that the Providence works in mysterious ways 😁 Indeed, it's one of the most unusual first-time reactions to BAND-MAID I've ever seen. Right next to a guy who's first intro to BAND-MAID was "onset" from my fancam at LOGO Hamburg 😂

[@wakioari]

Thank you for reacting to Band-Maid.

[@lonniekramlich6241]

The Maids are Awesome, it's not a lie too say, " This is one of the best rock bands on the planet !!! " They have a cataloge of over a 110 songs & about 90 of them are absolute Bangers. So pick a song & Enjoy ❤🎙🎸🥁😎👌

[@davidmejia7908]

Band Maid - rock, hard rock, metal, ballad, it doesn't matter what they do they pull it all together and have their own sound.

[@bobespirit2112]

Well, if you thought that was awesome than your in for a treat because this is generally considered a very average song and performance for Band-Maid. This shows a teeny, tiny sliver of their capabilities. This is a great album track but they played it pretty low-key here. They have no bad songs and they have dozens of truly special songs and performances that are probably a better, higher energy introduction to the incredible awesomeness that is Band-Maid. Many of us believe there is no better rock band on planet earth 🌍 - they are that good. Next try: - “Domination” - official live video - “No God” - official live video - “Manners & Black Hole” - official live video - “Play” - official live video - “Onset” - official live video - “Freedom” - official live video - “Real Existence” - official live video - “Wonderland” - official live video - “Blooming” - official MV - “Dice” - official MV - “Different” - official MV - “Warning” - official MV And the list goes on and on…! Rock On 🤘🏼

[@daft4343]

Pretty much

[@greylocke100]

What ^^^^ he ^^^^ said.

[@me262talon2]

Thanks Travis! Welcome to Band-Maid!

[@Paul247to]

Awesome to see you finally check out BAND-MAID. I suggested 2 or 3 months ago that you should check out Freedom Live kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHnTpningqaWesk for seeing how much fun these Maids have during a show. They are the happiest rockers on the planet. also check out Play live kzbin.info/www/bejne/aX3biZKqaduabbc where the final chord of that is the first chord of Domination live. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k 3 amazing crowd participation songs i know you will love. and thats just the tip of the iceberg. Looking forward to more reactions. cheers

[@kjw1886]

Howdy from Texas. I honestly think Band Maid is the best Rock an Roll band in the world at this time.

[@stevehall5128]

Cool to see a song that rarely gets a reaction! As others have mentioned, this is kind of a breather, pacing the setlist so everybody survives the two-hour concert. A really good song, especially (as with any Band-Maid tune) on subsequent listens when you start really hearing all the different layers, but you ain't seen nothin' yet 😁

[@nathandavis5099]

Unusual choice for an introduction to Band Maid. Domination is the usual route. My preference of that genre is Play, but they're both fantastic. Fate is one of the more traditionally hard rock/blues oriented songs. I put it in the same category as "I can't live without you" and "Chemical reaction." My personal top 5 has been pretty stable over the last few months. I recommend all 6 (😁) of them. - Manners - bluesy groove rock - paired live with the chaotic Black Hole in a two-fer. - Corallium - no official video yet, but the audio is on the Band Maid KZbin playlists under Sense. - Moratorium - live - No longer lives on the official channel - Blooming - MV - Best Composition - Play - live - Puzzle - live - no longer lives on the official channel

[@danw6048]

I discovered Band-Maid a little over 2 years ago and they have become a favorite. I have been listening to rock/metal for over 50 years and it is much more difficult to impress me these days. With Band-Maid, I was impressed immediately. I had to learn about the history of the band so I did a lot of reading. The result is a not so brief history of the band I typed up a month or so ago, I hope you find it interesting. Band-Maid started from the brain of Miku Kobato in early 2013. She had been in an Idol trio that didn't catch on and like many Japanese girls trying to make it as an Idol singer, she worked in a Maid Cafe to make ends meet. When her trio fizzled out, she approached her label and suggested a band dressed like maids but who played hard rock. This was the same year Babymetal was blowing up in Japan (the nest year they would blow up worldwide). I have no doubt the Babymetal success helped with the label giving Miku the green light. At this time Miku was a pop singer that didn't play an instrument, yet wanted to form a rock band. Miku went on a talent search and found the KZbin channel of a singer songwriter guitarist named Kanami Tono. Miku was very impressed with Kanami and pitched the idea, maid outfits and all. Since Kanami preferred writing songs and playing guitar much more than singing, she agreed to join and even liked the maid outfit idea. Kanami also suggested they add a drummer named Akane Hirose, who Kanami had worked with before. Akane wasn't thrilled with maid outfits and had no desire to join an all girl group, but she respected Kanami a great deal so said yes. Akane had gone to school with a bass player named Misa and suggested her to Miku. Misa, however, didn't like the maid outfit part at all. After thinking about it for a day, she also said yes. Miku had her band. The label supplied a few songs and the band started playing. Miku discovered a big problem. She realized that she simply didn't have the voice to front a rock band with the caliber of musicians surrounding her. To her credit, Miku started looking for a lead singer. While at her Label's offices, she heard someone singing and was liked what she heard. The voice belonged to Saiki Atsumi who was a dancer and backup singer. Miku told her about the band (leaving out the maid outfit part) and asked Saiki to audition for the band. The audition went very well so the band invited her to join and told her about the maid outfits. Saiki disliked the maid outfit part more than Misa, but she really liked the band. She said yes. Band-Maid released their first album, cleverly titled Maid in Japan, on January 8, 2014. All the music and lyrics of the 8 song, 30 minute album were written by others. The mini album failed to chart at all in Japan. Their second album called New Beginning (9 songs and 33 minutes) released November 18, 2015 only reached #64 on the Japanese Oricon charts. Again all the music and lyrics were written by others. Two good things came out of that album though. The first was the music video for Thrill, the first song on the album. The music video was released the year prior to no fanfare at all. Band-Maid's small label was going to end the band and make Miku and Saiki a singing, dancing pop duo because New Beginning was not selling. Then suddenly western audiences discovered the music video of Thrill and Band-Maid exploded outside of Japan. The Thrill music video now has over 17 million views. Second, a sub-label of the giant Nippon Crown came calling and signed Band-Maid. Now with a new and bigger label, Band-Maid released Brand New Maid (8 songs, 31 minutes) on May 18, 2016. In addition a song by Kanami Tono was included on the album, with Miku and Saiki writing lyrics for the song and two others. The album reached #19 on the Oricon chart. Now Miku had a new problem, she didn't really know how to play guitar yet. On the albums, Kanami played her parts and in small concerts she just pretended (she was obviously just holding the guitar on the Thrill music video). In 2016, the new label was sending them on an overseas tour in front of crowds larger than they ever had in Japan. Lucky for Miku, she knew a very talented guitarist eager to teach her - Kanami Tono. Miku started finally to learn to play the guitar she had been holding. The 2016 tour was a success, especially in Europe. They also had a show in Seattle, Washington. On July 17, 2017, the album Just Bring It was released. With 13 songs it was by far the longest album (50 minutes). I also consider it the first true Band-Maid album. Kanami wrote 9 of the 13 songs and the lyrics on 11 songs were written by Miku and Saiki, primarily Miku. The album reached #16 on the Oricon charts. It also charted in the UK. On February 14, 2018, the band released World Domination (14 songs, 54 minutes). All the lyrics were written by Miku (except one cowritten by Saiki) and all songs were written by Kanami (3 she cowrote with non-band members). This album reached #9 in Japan and charted worldwide. It is my second favorite Band-Maid album. In 2019, Band-Maid returned to the United States but only four shows. On December 4, 2019, they released Conqueror (15 songs, 55 minutes). While they were working on Conqueror, they were contacted by Tony Visconti because he had heard them and wanted to produce a Band-Maid song. Kanami sent him one of her songs and assumed that he would changes. He did not. Tom Kenney wrote the lyrics and Miku and Saiki flew to New York to record the vocals. The song, The Dragon Cries, is the 11th track on the album. They were able to video a live concert in February 2020, before the pandemic shut things down. Videos from that performance have become very popular on KZbin. Sometime in 2020, Band-Maid changed labels, going from a sub-label of Nippon Crown to a Pony Canyon, a major label, On January 13, 2021, they released Unseen World (12 songs, 45 minutes). All the songs were written by Kanami and all lyrics by Miku. Unseen World is my favorite Band-Maid album and in my top 10 of last year. Kanami wrote the song Manners as a tribute to western classic rock. It is my favorite on the album and possibly one of my favorite songs of the last 20 years.

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Welcome aboard, Travis. You are embarking on (along with many others - 145 million YT views plus over 30 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 (118 songs with their latest album, “Unseen World” and new single drops), 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 later songs from albums Unseen World, Conqueror, World Domination, Just Bring It, Brand New Maid, and New Beginning drive even more - Warning, No God, Different, Black Hole, Sense, Rinne, Blooming, Moratorium, Domination, Clang, Dice, Spirit, Don’t You Tell Me, Turn Me On, Fate, Play, Hide-And-Seek, Secret My Lips, Puzzle, Glory, 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, About Us, 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 and Black Hole… or cultural like the Band-Maiko series… or instrumentals like Don’t Be Long, Onset, Without Holding Back and Going Nuts… or their many acoustic versions like Catharsis! And many songs are represented with over 40 well produced music videos. kzbin.info Most performances should be experienced from their LIVE audience & online OKYU-JI concerts:  ONLINE OKYU-JI (Feb. 11, 2021) “No God” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHLHiKF_h896l80  Tokyo's LINE CUBE SHIBUYA on February 14th “Domination” kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k  ZEPP 2018 “Real Existence” kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6K0n35_gbdoq5I  Shinkiba Studio Coast 2017 (Full concerts from the last two songs are on bandmaidprime.tokyo and DVD/BD/CD) And some of the better quality 2019 tour Fan vids are excellent. Here’s two of what it’s like to see Band-Maid LIVE at super intimate venues:  Taken by Vladimir Chupin in Hamburg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZCUpZttmNmag9E  And by JOSER8845 in LA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6S6i6mifKx3idU. If you like Band-Maid, make sure to support them by purchasing some concert tickets, 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, 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 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: Saiki Atsumi (Sy-i-Key or Psyche) “Ice Queen" - Lead vocals, arrangements and melodies. At 28 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, 30 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, 30 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, 31 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, 29 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 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  Got your tickets yet? BAND-MAID's 8 state, 11 gig USA tour is SOLD OUT! HOWEVER, they just added two more venues in New Jersey Oct. 30 (4,000 seats), and Chicago, Nov. 1. And the "AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2022" in Sacramento, California on Sunday, October 9 may still have tickets. Check Ticketmaster and Band-Maid’s website quickly!

[@Kevin6059]

May not be their flashiest but one of my favorites! Try Domination Live.

[@JK-tz6kk]

Band Maid always has a positive message in their lyrics and their musicianship and compositions are refreshing, Po! They will be touring the US in October 2022, and their label will be in LA this weekend (July 2, 2022) to announce something about their new EP. Perhaps, a new MV? In the meantime, you can react to the 41 MV on their YT channel. Great "Blind" Fate reaction, Sir!

[@patron40silver]

🔥MAIDs ROCK!🔥 Not an exaggeration but Fate is probably in the range of my 40-50th favorite BAND-MAID song. It's a good song but, hey, this is ❤BAND-MAID💙 we're talking about.

[@toshimatyu6654]

FROM JAPAN　◆　Thank you for your reaction to BAND-MAID.　BAND-MAID is a real hard rock band. BAND-MAID is celebrating its 9th year of formation. BAND was formed by a girl who came to Tokyo from a local city Kumamoto of Japan to become a singer when she was about 19 years old. Five unique and talented girls gathered. The members have not changed, and they are continuing their efforts to improve their playing ability. They are constantly writing new songs and cool songs. Three new songs were released at the end of October. BAND-MAID is a hard rock band, but it's a very diverse band. Listen to different types of songs. 1 Thrill　　 : The first music video that saved them from dissolution. Classic rock 2014 2 Sense : The theme song of the anime "Platinum End". Dramatic, fast hard rock with a classic intro. 2021.10 3 Bubble : A tribute to the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, funky rock 4 Different : First anime opening song, new sense of high-speed rock. Anime is "Log Horizon 3rd season". 2020.12 5 Daydreaming : Beautiful power ballad. Saiki and Kobato vocals and Kanami's guitar solo are wonderful. 6 Dice : Rhythmic hard rock singing women's independence. 　　　　　　　The girl blindfolded in the dark removes the blindfold at the end of the song and starts walking into the light. 7 about us : A gift for fans who cannot meet in a pandemic. Beautiful ballad. 2021.02 8 Freedom : A power rock that walks around the stage and conveys a smile. The transition from drum solo to lead guitar is the best. 9 Manners : Declaration to create new hard rock while inheriting classic rock. Cool hard rock. Rock'n'Roll never die. 10 alone : The song they wrote, composed and released for the first time. Medium speed Hard Rock 2016 11 Secret My Lips & Secret Maiko Lips : Funky Hard Rock. A gift for fans of April Fool's Day . 12 Blooming : Vocals and chorus are impressive, and various types of music are fused. 13 RINNE : High-speed rhythmic heavy rock, inspired by the Japanese horror movie "RINNE : Reincarnation". 　　　　　　 RINNE (Reincarnation) is also found in Eastern thought and Buddhist thought. 14 onset : Instrumental song for lead singer Saiki breaks, their great playing power and harmony. 15 Play : A song composed as an instrumental song, but Miku added lyrics as Saiki liked it. With different intros depending on the live. 16 Before Yesterday : Record of the first overseas performance, Sakura-Con in Seattle 2016. Melodic Rock with great lyrics. 17 Choose me : An insert song of the concert scene the Netflix movie KATE, they appeared as BAND MAID. Cool rock song. 18 Dragon Cries : The only song produced by Tony Visconti. It's not their lyrics, but it sings about the future of human society and the earth. Great Heavy Classic Rock . 19 After Life : A homage to the maid cafe and band formation where Kobato worked. BAND-MAID Hard Rock . 20 Corallium : The song that Saiki wrote all the lyrics for the first time. Hip pop style dancing hard rock. Added ★ Peace & Love ・ POGO　: Founder Miku Kobato's solo project. Pigeon saves the world. Funky pop rock.

[@baddhorsie8318]

excellent, well done po :) I hope you continue this journey , your going to be amazed at what you will see :)

[@VladimirChupin]

FATE is not even in the list 😂 For me, FATE was probably *the* song which was a gate to understanding BAND-MAID music. It's not very characteristic of their style, but it's closer to music which I used to listen to before, like Metallica. I never listened to Pantera, but now I listened to Walk and I do agree that the intro riff is indeed similar.

[@baddhorsie8318]

@@VladimirChupin the genius of Mincho and Band-maid as a whole is fusing multiple styles and influences which gives you catchy hooks and the feeling of something familiar but unmistakably Band-maid....just one of many sides that makes these 5 ladies who we see today...the best band on the planet po...Arigato gozaimas pigeon.

[@VladimirChupin]

@@baddhorsie8318 Kiseki-po! Miracle-po! 🕊

[@baddhorsie8318]

Seattle 2022 Po!!!!!!

[@edwardallen4051]

Man, your head is going to explode when you hear Puzzle, often cited as peoples favourite although it's tough to choose, and any of the other 59 songs that I would rank above Fate for that matter.

[@drogonr9318]

Hehe well said. :)

[@ChasingAnthems]

Send me a link! Thanks

[@edwardallen4051]

@@ChasingAnthems I've DM'd you

[@haggaisimon7748]

@@ChasingAnthems it’s on willi willi well, you may not know but replace w with b and you’ll get Puzzle!

[@TehPhysics]

@@ChasingAnthems Always a good idea to pause a few times per song to discuss it so as to prove transformative use for fair use and what not. Especially if it's a song NOT from a bands official channel. Cheers!

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Welcome to the fandom! I suggest these Band Maid songs: Thrill, Dice, Manners, Bubble, Warning (live) & No God (live)

[@LostAgain1970]

Fun to watch one of their less played songs and to be honest, I like it. It fit perfect after Domination, which must be their "must to listen" song? Band Maid is at their core a hard rock band but they mix various genre's in their music.They have over 100 songs in their repertoire and all sounds different. Pretty amazing if you ask me.

[@zocc116]

more Band Maid? Manners/Black Hole. Domination. Blooming. and all other suggestions, you might get :)

[@reesereese2524]

This is a great cruising song ...... Nice reaction ty .

[@thammond1946]

The rabbit hole awaits.

[@jordank2028]

Don't sleep on these ladies. They have tons of good songs. Especially the live versions.

[@SoryIrippedUrHeart]

One o the great band need to be recognize because they are well diverse and dynamically good

[@davidornberg]

Best rockband out there for the moment! Odd song to choose for the first one. Think You gonna love the song Freedom (live).

[@malcolmrush]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band-maid! You just found one of the best rock bands in the world today! Please check out the songs Freedom (live), Domination (live), Manners, Thrill, Dice, Choose Me, After Life or Warning! Also check out the Japanese band name Scandal. I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs. Also check out Lovebites and Babymetal too!

[@joeking6763]

There are soooooo many songs to listen to by BAND MAID. There are no bad ones, there is no one genre they are tied to. Other bands that are mentioned "BAND MAID sounds like......" Paramore, Rise Against, Guns n Roses, Motorhead, Buckethead, Pantera.

[@jaynagerber7474]

I've also heard/seen other people comparing them to Blink 182, Linkin Park, Metallica, and even Led Zeppelin (among others).

[@jaynagerber7474]

Oh, and Breaking Benjamin...

[@BM4-Life]

WOW! what a first time song introduction *FATE* never seen that before..... 🐦 *Chasing Anthems* 🐦 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 *Kanami Tono* (Kanamincho) = Lead Guitarist *Akane Hirose* (A-Chan) = Drummer *MISA* (MISA, MISA, MISA) = Bassist If you wish to continue down this Pigeon Hole 😊 *(Po!)* You will embark in 40+ great music videos or live videos. Buckle up, put the kids to bed, and keep your hands in the cart at all times and let *BAND-MAID* take you on a journey Below is a list of songs that will get you started *Blooming-2019* *Dice-2018* *Choose Me-2017* *ONSET* (instrumental) *Real Existence Live (Apr. 13th, 2018)* At the end of your journey I hope you discover that *BAND-MAID* does not have any boundaries and is willing experiment into different genre from Blues, Rock, Punk and Jazz. *100% satisfaction guarantee or your money back…*

[@bobschenkel7921]

The music is the message. I guess the metal will do the translating.

[@tombworld9012]

Thanks for checking out Band-Maid! It's really unusual that you found Fate first. It's probably my second favorite Band-Maid song, but it's really hard to find a video of it that hasn't been taken down. Anyway, if you want something else this speed and feel, look for Manners (either the MV or a two-song live that includes Black Hole for both extremes of their creative spectrum). Most people will tell you to react to Domination (live), and they aren't wrong. Daydreaming for a ballad. Freedom (live) for the most fun ever had in front of an audience.

[@surfingasongwave]

Yeah, I like this song a bunch too, seems like it would be a good festival song. I agree about Manners, others with this classic rock feel would be The Dragon Cries or Chemical Reaction.

[@doobiejones9388]

Kudos brother for a seriously deep dive into Band Maid! This is not the video or song that your typical newbie begins with! My favorite band on the planet. Seeing them October 25th. US Tour. Can't wait! They're going on 10 years together. Around a 100 songs. Incredibly talented. Smart. Beautiful Ladies! Great reaction! 😊😎🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘✌️

[@bandmaidfanATL]

One down, 108 (give or take) to go

[@paulsmith7062]

You need to check out Band-Maid Play - live, these ladies are unbelievably talented

[@debilarge]

Band Maid is great...dive down to their other songs like Manners, Thrill and Dice. I love seeing girls who rock, who play their own instruments, no dancing.

[@joeseconi250]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Band Maid, Next you should listen to Domination or Freedom both Live tracks. This band is such a happy addiction. Welcome and cant wait for the next reaction..

[@nogarddragonkin]

This is the bandmaid version of an album filler song. And it still kicks ass

[@TheJerm]

Wow! I've been devouring all that is Band-Maid for the last year and a half and I've never seen this! Awesome! TONS of great recommendations already and all the the commenters are correct, so pick anything. If you are truely chasing anthems, then the three tunes that pop into my head are "Manners", "Blooming" and "Onset". Everything Band-Maid does is MAGIC! Thanks Man! 🕊

[@normanshute7162]

Another band that’s been playing for a while is Loudness, mid 80’s if memory serves me. Definitely worth a listen 🎧.

[@barrycounts490]

Band-Maid considered one the best hard rock bands in the world ! They have over 100 awesome songs and will be touring the US in Oct. Most of the shows are sold out But you can see them at "Aftershock day 4 =) This wasn't one of there best songs and i would suggest "Play" Live or "Domination" Live Thanks Great Reaction =)

[@avader5]

It says here you're a country guitarist, all I can say is more power to you man I was born in a small town in Ohio and ended up working in Silicon Valley. Anyway thanks for the video reaction to a Band-Maid song that I hadn't seen yet. As usual, Band-Maid is Jimmy Page approved.

[@foxgod4466]

Good react man. My second favorite band in Japan! You need watch now, Freedom or Domination live. See you at the next! 🤟🏻🦊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇯🇵

[@K.H.D710]

As far as I know, you are the first person who started with FATE for Band-Maid reaction. I understand that you thought this song had the feeling of PANTERA's WALK, but if you compare these two songs, you'll see they are completely different (similar feeling, yes). Band-Maid is the most fun band to watch and listen to on this planet. I suggest you to check Domination (live) next: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k Please continue your happy Band-Maid journey, PO (P_O)🕊💕

[@TehPhysics]

I was gonna type the same thing. I've never seen anyone's first reaction to BAND-MAID be 'FATE'. I have barely seen anyone react to this song, period, so that was a fun surprise, po!

[@falconsooner]

Nice reaction!!

[@EliseAutoXr]

Band-Maid is the best! Great hard rock band, they do it all and do it at a high level. Thanks for the reaction and I look forward to more!

[@GaryHolloway-810]

BAND-MAID : Just add Maidiacs for perfect results every time :)

[@TomClark-Futoura]

Band-Maid and Maidiacs? Might be some shakin' going on... but we're never stirred!

[@doobiejones9388]

Love first timers! Just starting. This'll be fun! PO!😎😎😎😎😎😎🤘✌️🤣

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@TomClark-Futoura Lol. And as James Bond would say "MISHA MISHA MISHA".😏

[@GaryHolloway-810]

@@doobiejones9388 I was trying to think of a song to suggest that was Mincho's most country-like composition but i can't really think of one. I know it's not "Rinne" tho.😁

[@doobiejones9388]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😎🤘

[@clivematthews5296]

Thanks for that, have heard so many Band Maid songs but not this one. Usually they are more complex with more guitar riffs and drumming. If you want to hear another of one of many amazing all female bands try Lovebites with twin leads playing Set The World On Fire.

[@britwill72jp]

Nice reaction! If you listen carefully, lead guitar and bass are moving around all the time, which sounds like both of them are doing whatever they want, individually, but in fact it goes smooth, adding some spices on the track. You may find more of these effect!? as you listen to them more. Then, become Maidiac...

[@greylocke100]

I will tell you what ANY other Band Maid Fan (aka Maidiac) will tell you. Pick ANY song by The Ladies, and it will be good. When they first started their music was supplied to them through outside song writers, however they had a lot of input over those songs. They could have parts rewritten or changed to suit what they were trying to put forth to their audience. They also had some control over the arrangements of their music as well. Unlike a lot of "Manufactured" bands at the time, who did what they were told. So try any of The Ladies music, and it will be good.

[@outwest1014]

The rock you just crawled out from under into the Japanese Rock/Metal world has 200+ Rock/Metal bands with most all female. What they all have in common is talent, superb musicianship, professionalism and excellent song writing. Checkout - Lovebites; "Set the WorldOn Fire", then Chopin Etude, Swan Song - Nemophila; "Monsters" then "Dissension". As for another Band Maid song - "Freedom" live!!

[@danjoseph7515]

Welcome to the Maidiacs!! Believe it or not, that's just the tip of the huge iceberg of musical greatness from this incredible group of ladies and the more you hear from them, the more you'll love 'em! Some suggestions: Domination, Play, Freedom, Onset (instrumental), Turn Me On - all Live, because that's when they really shine! (Best MV's: Blooming, The Non-Fiction Days, Secret My Lips) Also, they're playing Sunday at Aftershock in Sacramento in October, can't wait!! Thanks! 🤘🤩🤘

[@technopsychobedlam]

Fate is a good mid-album song. It will be only upwards from here :-)

[@cembor]

Great first reaction and no, this not THE Band-Maid song. You probably already have and definitely will get a bunch of suggestions for THE Band-Maid song and they'll differ. Band-Maid's catalog is that diverse and no one's opinion is wrong either in that regard either. For the next song I would recommend the MV of Warning! and then check the live version.

[@darrellroninson3476]

You aint seen nuthin yet !

[@thisismadness6962]

Dude, you're gonna get a lot of recommendations. Here's two good ones. For live (pre-COVID) - Domination Official Live Video. For an MV - Blooming. They've been around for 10 years, have a deep catalog, and their stuff has become amazing in the past few years. Can't really go wrong with anything but leave the earliest stuff till later when you can appreciate where they've come.

[@VegetaRabbit]

I've never seen a reactor start off with the song Fate before, in fact, most reactors never check it out. That made for a nice change of pace! While Fate is a good song, it's just scratching the surface of the musicianship that this band is capable of. Manners/Black Hole (live) would be a good place to head next. If you want to get an idea of what Kanami (lead guitarist) is capable of, check out Onset (live).

[@ChasingAnthems]

Due to the amazing response, I just dropped another reaction video to Band-Maid. Enjoy and keep the comments and recommendations flowing! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ooLchIp-fsZmlbs

[@daveminers3404]

Band-Maid is the best band on the planet right now. Unusual choice for a first BM song as the other Maidiacs have pointed out. They have also provided many suggestions for future songs; listen to them, they know what they're talking about. I'll suggest my favorite BM song that is rarely reacted to (don't know why), "YOLO". If you keep checking out Band-Maid and Lovebites, you'll soon be ready for some Nemophila, second best band on the planet.

[@ChasingAnthems]

Thank you! Yeah it was a random pick, but still amazing! Thanks for watching and your suggestion.

[@daveminers3404]

@@ChasingAnthems You're welcome. And you have a lot more amazing ahead of you!

[@Puyax01]

Of all songs, how in the world you end up with this live version? Still is a good one but not the usual introductory option

[@alanstamper4345]

Agreed for more if an introduction I would look at somethignlike Onset (live), Domination (Live) , Play (Live) or Blooming MV.

[@jimcarmer1685]

welcome to The Band Maid Maidiacs Club. Band Maid is such a Phenomenal Band. their live music second to none, they have so many awesome MV's Just Push Play and Enjoy a Phenomenal Band. Try Puzzle Live both versions one is an Acoustic version.

[@zoob6510]

Thank you for the good reaction. If you like instrumental music. I recommend 'Onset live' and 'Without holding back'. On other hand, 'Domination', 'Play' and 'Freedom' are a must-see for live concerts like this video. These are masterpieces. Don't miss it. BAND-MAID is a very distinctive and deep band, so please take a look at them.

[@Lord_Heron]

Glad you enjoyed it, Band-Maid have many excellent songs to discover. I don't consider this a 'lesser' song as some have said. This is one of my favourites (along with many many others of course). There is a fair bit of variety in the style of songs that Band-Maid play.

[@tonygriffin_]

THE best Rock band in existence. Genuinely superb musicians, as you clearly appreciate. Nice to see this rarely played song being reacted to but I'd recommend seeing more of them live too. There's an instrumental, 'Onset', ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fVf2CglLqWZrc ) and the incredible 'Domination' ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5PcgnaAo5ulj8k ), where all the musicians get a solo slot. As a guitarist yourself, you might be interested to know that the PRS lead guitar and the Zemaitis rhythm guitar are there because, respectively, Kanami and Miku are sponsored by the companies. I think the drums and bass are too.

[@lewissmith4123]

Thanks for reacting to my favourite band Band Maid ! Great to hear you listening to a lesser reacted to song Fate. Check out more of their live performances, 'Domination' would be a good choice. Enjoy !

[@thedocofrock1890]

9 years in for the MAIDS now and you could do an entire channel on them alone. well over 100 songs to keep you busy for a long time to come.

[@alexlittlejohn2045]

Welcome to the music from the other side of the world USA and UK might learn something

[@zabriabubakar5982]

All female Japanese Bands, BAND-MAID, LOVEBITES, NEMOPHILA, HANABIE, TRIDENT-JAPAN, ASTERISM(female guitarist) will make your jaw dropped, check them bro....

[@adrianstutes]

I have not a clue what they are saying but shit it sounded good!

[@ちび猫Pちゃん]

This song is not band-maid's own composition, but it is my favorite. The composer is Mr. Akutsu. He has provided band-maid with very groovy songs such as "shake that" and "turn me on. Also, most of band-maid's early works were written by outside composers. One of band-maid's music videos is called "befor yesterday," and the composer is one of Kanami's favorite composers. In the music video, band-maid is walking around the streets of Seattle dressed as a maid. I was surprised because band-maid is walking around the streets of Seattle dressed as a maid in the music video. I think people who don't know the band-maid would be surprised to see them, but I was surprised to see more people than I expected at the Seattle event. I am so grateful to the band-maid fans that they were able to see the band perform at the Seattle event, and that the audience was more than they expected. I am sure the band members will never forget how the people of the United States saved them (the band was totally unknown in Japan at the time, and even now they are still a band known only to those who know them in Japan). By the way, Kanami, a member of band-maid, had a hard time until her song was accepted by the producer, and when she was about to give up, Saiki encouraged her to keep composing and now she is a composer who is not unknown among Japanese rock musicians. By the way, when he made an album called "Conqueror," Mr. Saiki told him at the end, "I want more rock songs," and Kanami almost collapsed. I think Kobato-san is having a hard time being surrounded by such demanding musicians (she wanted to be an idol, but because she came up with the idea of combining rock and maid, she ended up becoming a member of the most masculine hard rock band in Japan, even though all the members are women). It is good that band-maid has become successful enough to live on music alone to some extent, but the work has become very hard, I guess. In addition, band-maid has been written a great deal of articles by a reporter of a rock magazine that only covers hard rock bands, saying that band-maid is "the hardest rocking band in Japan". (I once saw an article with photos of Kanami and Akane being loved by the members of a legendary hard rock band, which I did not know but which is known to anyone who has listened to Japanese rock music.) I remember that when Kobato-san was alone on the FM radio of NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, a real maid was also there, and she seemed to enjoy talking about maids, and At that time, I felt that Kobato-san was also having a hard time. By the way, in Japan, when I go to Akihabara, I see maids handing out pamphlets, which I think is cute, but at the same time it is very strange to me. I am not an idol otaku, so I have yet to visit a maid cafe because I am afraid of them. If you ever travel to Japan, for band-maid fans, try @Home Cafe, Kobato's former workplace in Tokyo (well, I don't think people who like hard rock will go there). Some of the other maid cafes are dangerous and charge exorbitant fees, so please do your research. There is an orthodox, genuine hard rock café in Japan that originated in the U.S., so band-maid fans should feel safer there.

[@Indarow]

Good lord these girls are so good.

[@ShikataGaNai100]

So, on your maiden voyage to the Land of TinyHat-san, you have chosen one of their most obscure songs...but, however you get the the Sacred Realm of Maidiacs, it's all good.

[@crabuki1273]

What an interesting song to start with. I think you're probably the first person who ever started here. I think they were going for a stadium anthem type song with all the obvious crowd participation parts. If you like their main genres - their songs are hard rock first and foremost, with smatterings of pop-punk, metal, jazz, even some borderline rap - you will be spoilt for choice. This is honestly one of their most ... basic? songs. It's very straight-forward. I hope you come back to them. Everyone has different tastes, so I understand if you're just not into the sound, or if the ~60% Japanese lyrics is a bridge too far. But honestly, they're so very good at both the playing and the crafting of the music in interesting ways. Once the record company allowed them to write their own stuff (roughly their 3rd album) the music went from really well-played standard to amazing.

[@billb.5183]

Interesting choice for a first Band-Maid reaction. You can't really go wrong though.

[@ronnimetalpicodeathchamato6266]

BAND-MAID are in their ninth year of being together and every single CD they have released is phenomenal...! Other Japanese female bands to check out are FATE GEAR, BRIDEAR, MARY's BLOOD, LOVEBITES, NEMOPHILA, MOTH in LILAC... And so many more!

[@zodak9999b]

Like many others have said, this isn't the usual first choice, but I think it's a great song. Since you've already checked out Lovebites, I'd suggest Nemophila next. They're an astounding metal band. Dissension is my favorite track from them kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGfEfqiXnd2tbsU Another great band is Unlucky Morpheus. It doesn't show off their incredible singer Fuki, but this cover of Yngwie Malmsteen's Far Beyond The Sun is awesome kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2PLi3ewf9VshsU Finally, Dragonforce's new bassist, Alicia Vigil has her own band Vigil of War. Vultures is a good first track from them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6q2qGSeeatkZq8

[@zodak9999b]

I almost forgot, Unlucky Morpheus has the best version of "Eruption" that isn't Eddie Van Halen : kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnSVcmSel9p_o6s

[@jamessoda8915]

This is a good song. But this would be considered easy for them. I would suggest all the live videos Domination, Dice, Freedom, Play and Onset (instrumental). These show their real talents as musicians and as a band.

[@robertbassham8514]

I am no judge of country music but this is probably their most country-like song. I kind of pictured Shania Twain singing it if you know what I mean... it has that feel to me. Looking through the comments there are many great suggestions with Domination LIVE being my top recommendation. Can't forget some of their older stuff though like The Non-fiction Days or even Alone which was their first "band written song" to be released with a punk vibe and one of Kanami's best guitar solos... Anyway, I look forward to your next Band Maid reaction.

[@mechanicat23]

Their song Flying High is a B-side song but one of my favorite. Afterlife is a great mv to get an idea of them.

[@armynurseboy]

Yeah, not sure why they suggested this song first. Domination (live) is usually the most common jumping off point. Gives you a better idea what their sound is about.

[@chrisegbertky]

Brother this is a slllooooooooowwwwwwww BandMaid song. Please check out Domination LIVE or Freedom LIVE.!

[@ricardo__jr]

This song is from "Band-Maid Tour Live" held by BAND-MAID at Zepp Tokyo on April 13, 2018 Please subscribe to their channel (if you haven't): kzbin.infovideos Setlist: 01． Domination 02． Play 03． Spirit!! 04． The Non-fiction Days 05． Moratoriamu 06． Alive-or-dead 07． Cross 08． Turn Me On 09． Don’t You Tell Me 10． Daydreaming 11． One And Only 12． Puzzle 13． Anemone 14． Dice 15． Secret My Lips 16． Clang 17． Fate 18． Onset 19． Carry On Living 20． Alone 21． Rock In Me 22． I Can’t Live Without You. 23． You. 24． Freedom 25． Real Existence 26． Choose Me

[@tinyhato]

This slow stomp of a song is far from the norm with Band-Maid which makes it a nice change of pace when it comes on the playlist, but maybe it unfortunately isn't the best for a first-time reaction. Try "Blooming" next, or the instrumental "onset". Both songs are on their channel and they allow everything on their channel to be reacted to.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

Interesting song to start out with, can't really go wrong with Band Maid. I'd check out DOMINATION-LIVE or PLAY-LIVE..

[@louiscarpenter1934]

Nemophila.. Babymetal Band-maid Hanabie This is my 58yr old world now. Loving every minute. 🤘😎🤘

[@sjnix7044]

You are certainly the first person to react to Fate as their FIRST Band Maid song. Good song but a long way form their pinnacle stuff. Amazing live band that you must experience if you get a chance. You are hearing the Pantera vibe because of the bounce grove. You are correct in hearing that.

[@gordowg1wg145]

It's definitely one of their funkiest tracks, even more so than Manners, so y'all have a lot to look for ward to 👍😎🥰

[@lurkmerchant]

This is a very underrated song. Not many reactors have reacted to this song! Fate was a grower for me. Live version is definitely better. Bandmaid journey is a really interesting and exciting one. Unpredictable as to what they will do next. Have fun. Btw this one isn't their real original. It was written for them from my memory.

[@DavidMISAMISAMISACook]

MISA MISA MISA! Fate is great but depending on Your taste the options are huge, they have over 110 Songs/Instrumentals but they incorporate nearly EVERY genre from Light Jazz to Heavy Metal not only within Albums but sometimes within songs. So it all depends on what you wish to hear. I'm sure you will get/have gotten plenty of recommendations so Happy listening.

[@jimr4354]

A taste of the band here. Not 1 of their well known songs but gives you an idea of their talent in this 1 in particular Kanami on lead guitar. Plenty of better ones in Real Existence and Onset. For MV's, look at Warning, Daydreaming, Manners and Choose Me. Live versions are good too but Warning is definitely better in the action packed MV. You just don't what you have just discovered. An amazingly diverse catalogue of over 110 songs now. Touring all the through the U.S. from October and buy any ticket available to see 1 of their shows. 1 of the best professional outfits playing today and you'll be well and truly glad you did.

[@Metal_Auditor]

Interesting song for a first reaction. Where did you even find this one, because I don't see it on KZbin (I've watched this concert on Band-Maid Prime a few times, though)? It's a good song, but one of their simpler ones.

[@Malady]

Hi. Could you react to "Adabana" by Nemophila, another Japanese band? Thank you!

[@cembor]

As a Band-Maid fan I second this request. Nemophila ADABANA

[@brettmarlar4154]

Honestly, you could just go to their KZbin channel and hit play all. But if you have access to the rest of the show this song came from, I recommend "Moratorium" and "Daydreaming". You cannot go wrong with Band-Maid.

[@williamb4652]

Try Freedom live. Catchy chorus, great in tempo drum solo, beautiful guitar solo

[@johngiaccardi2299]

Great that you are getting into JAPANESE METAL but to truthfully understand JAPANESE METAL there are two bands that are actually at the fourth front of this amazing gender First the most influential Japanese band X JAPAN They are consider the BEST UNKNOWN METAL BAND EVER! This guys are the godparents of all the new bands like band maid And then The Biggest and most unique band ever BABYMETAL This 3 girls are actually the creators of KAWAII METAL OR CUTE METAL AND THE BEST LIVE PERFORMERS IN THE WORLD MY SUGGESTION IS TO REACT TO HEADBANGER LEGEND 1997 This performance was in 2013 For the lead singers 16th birthday concert One of the most insane concerts I ever seen The other two girls were only 14 Just saying