First Time Hearing Band-Maid 🎵 Domination Reaction

[@tinyhato]

Thanks for reacting to Band-Maid. I hope you feature more of them in the future. I see you've done a lot of classic rock on your channel. Because of that, I recommend their song "Manners" which has a very classic rock sound that I think would appeal to your subscribers. Or if you want to hear their heavier side, "Real Existence (Official Live Video)" or "Rinne".

[@curtisrrobles7885]

🤙🏼

[@_DriveTime]

They did RE live as the 2nd song of this stream. I assume the video will be out later.

[@bd-vt5gt]

"Manners" has a killer groove. It puts me in mind of the killer guitar riff in En Vogue's "Free Your Mind"

[@Bolverine]

Holy shit. Cant believe you found Band Maid. Been recommending this band to reactors for years. I'm from the home of Slipknot...Band Maid has taking the throne of my favorite/best band. These woman are slayers and their music is unmatched. The Band Maid faithful will come in full force.

[@bd-vt5gt]

Whoa! Thanks for turning me on to this band. I've spent all day going down the rabbit hole watching their videos and they're fantastic.

[@reapercometh]

Welcome band maid. They have a huge library and add to it constantly. An album a year usually

[@FatTulip.]

Pigeon hole.

[@Bolverine]

Band Maid was recommended to me by KZbin. I listen to Mostly Rap, RnB, Hip Hop and rock such as the Deftones and Slipknot. The first song I heard by them was Puzzle live and I litteraly wept like a child. I jam this shit in my construction work truck and listen to them regularly everyday.

[@trippflerl1979]

Finally! My favorite reactors getting introduced to my favorite band! Do more Band-Maid, please! They have everything Lex loves. Plenty of live concert videos, and amazing guitar/bass/drum solos. Every lady gets her moment to shine in this band.

[@ericpoirier9735]

FistBump to that

[@mr.bluebird6544]

These ladies are the real deal, one of the most gifted bands in the world. Each of their songs is an individual gem.

[@joeking6763]

There is more English than you think you hear. Their accent kind of buries the lyrics. Subtitles do help. They are dressed like MAIDS - BAND MAID. They call their concerts a "Service" to all the masters and princesses. There are many songs by BAND MAID and you will not regret any of them. DAYDREAMING - PLAY - FREEDOM - RINNE - DON'T YOU TELL ME - DIFFERENT

[@kc62301]

I agree with you that Saiki's accent makes some of the English phrases difficult to pick out. Yet, Saiki is doing WAY better with English than I could ever do with Japanese. Plus, I love Saiki's voice so much that I don't really care about the lyrics. Her voice is another instrument to my ears. I could never imagine Band Maid without Saiki singing. I even miss her voice in instrumentals like Onset. This band is among the best bands in the world.

[@yang-it-yin7002]

Band-Maid is a legit world class band with top notch instrumentalists. They draw from the best of Hard Rock/Metal, Funk, Blues, Punk and Pop to form a familiar yet unique sound of their own. This also makes it hard to peg this band into a particular category. And it also is difficult in comparison with other bands that they have been grouped in. Each track is cleverly constructed and complexly woven between instruments to form a unifying overall groove with memorable catchy elements. It could be said this band is the type of band that becomes a favorite of others musicians. Other musicians understand the complexity and difficulty in executing their music which makes this a respected band amongst musicians. Also an element that is often overlooked is the content of their lyrics. It's understandable that it can be lost in translation but I urge one to take a closer look you may find them impactful with real substance.

[@cathodd2442]

👆this right here. Spot on.

[@drogonr9318]

This is a very nice summary.

[@toshimatyu6654]

Welcome to the world of BAND MAID The mass is bass and creates a rhythmically moving line. Akane creates a powerful rhythm that advances her song. Kanami is a riff machine that creates short but impressive phrases. Saiki and Miku's vocals produce outstanding rhythm and harmony. BAND MAID causes the strongest rock chemistry.

[@Prober61]

... And MISA... well MISA get her own friggin comment!

[@jeffaube]

Besides being spot on, your comment reads like poetry!

[@Kevin6059]

Lex will indeed grow into it - we all did, even those of us who wear our hatred of pop as a badge of honor. You can't help but fall for this group. For something hard, try Rinne from their channel.

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Great comment Kevin. Gets my like👍

[@Kevin6059]

@@GaryHolloway-810 One endeavors to give satisfaction.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

Mezmorizing!

[@JoeJoeMtz82]

Band-Maid are awesome and another band that is getting very popular right now is Nemophila, they have a much heavier sound, with some great solos and awesome growls/screams.

[@jamesredman1263]

I love this band. Son told me about them and I checked out a video which happened to be "Choose Me" about six years ago and it kicked and they have been my number one band since. BTW, I'm not into anime. I hadn't bought music in years. Now collecting their albums (recent CDs have lyric liner notes in both English and Japanese, and recent official Music Videos also have English lyrics as well as Japanese). And exploring other Japanese rock and metal groups. Everyone is top level and works really hard to constantly improve and expand. The clothes were inspired by the Japanese "Maid Cafe" waitresses and their over-cutesy service that might be compared to Japanese Chuck-e-cheese for adults. The point of that was "the gap" between first appearance and sound, which a number of Japanese bands go for in various forms. Miku, the second vocalist/guitarist and lead lyricist, had worked in two maid cafes and wanted a rock band, so, this. Come out in cutesy maid outfits (which only hers and lead guitarist/composer Kanami's really resemble anymore), and proceed to blast everyone's hair back. Toward that end, Suggestions for tunes from their channel. Any of these that are from the February 14, 2020 show at Shibuya venue are great live. Otherwise, any of them from a live show in the last couple of years. Instrumentals - Onset Don't Be Long Heavier tunes - Rinne The Dragon Cries (English) Freedom (about standing up for one's right to be oneself, yet with a triumphant/joyful sound) especially the Feb 14, 2020 concert. Each player gets to shine and Akane does a longer drum solo in the middle. Manners is about their journey as a group, not fast, but great slammin' beat and bass. This one has a lot of symbology in the MV. So does "Warning" about the western-patterned big corporate music industry models (including in Japan) being poorly directed and bound to crash and burn. The MV has a car chase, playing instruments on top of vehicles being driven, and at the end after extricating themselves from it, a crash, explosion and big fire, all real. It's a trip. About Us is a very emotional, somewhat bluesy attempt to let the fans know they miss us with concerts restricted, trying to encourage us. On the other hand, some of their newest album is fast and experimental, such as Black Hole, possibly the heaviest there. Okay, other bands. All male - Ningen Isu, a metal trio X Japan Mixed gender all instrumental Asterism - young, crazy talented metal instrumental D_Drive - metallish instrumental quartet (2 guitars, bass, Drums) And if Lex can overlook the white dresses, all-female power metal group Lovebites is INTENSE. Okay... Peace Out.

[@Frank-pe9pk]

Finally someone reacts to BandMaid. These 5 gals from Japan are rockers. Been following them over a year. Don’t understand a word but they rock hard. The outfits they’re wearing are maid outfits hence their name, BandMaid.

[@SilentBob731]

Aside from just watching reactions to songs I already love, occasionally y'all introduce me to something new, like this awesome band. 👍🤘❤

[@andrewbaldwin9796]

Definitely different🤔 Undeniable talent, great vocals🤘

[@OldSkuleNerd]

GREAT REACTION... I remember my first reaction video to Bandmaid..... and you guys DID A GREAT JOB.... SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@zocc116]

yes, more band maid. blooming, warning, rinne... any official video, actually. can't go wrong.

[@Space_Ranger]

If you want hard and heavy, you want the songs Black Hole, Rinne, No God, Afterlife, Warning. Unfortunately not on their channel would be Moratorium.

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

3:30 MISA slaps are criminal 😎

[@curtisrrobles7885]

MISA!!! MISA!!! MISA!!!! 🥃🥃🥃 Badass Bass Assassin. Band-Maid are the best Hard Rock band in the world right now 😉🤙🏼

[@GaryHolloway-810]

Sir i believe you are right. I especially liked their every member solo duet.😏

[@curtisrrobles7885]

@@GaryHolloway-810 especially those solos

[@gordowg1wg145]

"Sonically Pleasing" 👍- exactly why I like so many performers whose language I don't understand.

[@D0CI87PC]

Yeah! One of three bands I found during the pandemic: BAND-MAID, Unleash the Archers, & Jinger.

[@ericifune5543]

This video does have subtitles.

[@ChrisWMF]

Band Maid is awesome, po! i only discovered them about a month ago. ive been missing out.

[@scottmcnutt7913]

I Love Band Maid got into them last year have all thier albums they are saving rock & roll

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

No Fiction Days. Band-Maid next

[@warmasher]

one of the few reasons why i want to learn Japanese so bad lol. love this band!

[@ericpoirier9735]

WOW ya did BAND-MAID hellll yeah one of my favorite bands at this time they have a bunch of good stuff for sure and extremely talented ,, A cool male Asian band would be cool to see is LOUDNESS

[@sinisterkate5308]

big band maid fan, definitely....the band is awesome, music is well written and the lead singer (in my opinion) the best singer male or female in today rock music. and she doesn't even sing in English....top notch band.

[@paulread4886]

Freedom is a great live song, also Real Existence live too. After a few more songs you will realise these girls are the best hard rock band on the planet . And i do not say that lightly.

[@edamameme1789]

Rinne is good if you want metal from them. They're usually all over the place with their songs in order to create variety for fans. From slow ballads, to hard/fast hard rock or metal style songs. That's actually one thing that keeps me listening to them. They have a song for every mood.

[@chuckthomasv7356]

I've been asking you guys for months to check these five phenomenally talented beautiful women and musicians from japan ! Band Maid, making rock and roll great again !

[@craigwiggins253]

Best band out there.

[@tommyjohnson9175]

One of the best Rock bands putting out music today.. The ever shrinking Rock scene has allowed Metal to expand like crazy.. I mean, what is there now like 27 sub genre's of metal music now a days.. Leave it to a Japanese all female band of kick ass musicians to keep Rock alive...

[@grantnealon5101]

At last... Been waiting for you to do Band maid... Over 100 songs to choose from... Try Freedom or and Manners and black hole Live... In fact anything they do is awesome... Looking forward to your next one.. Best wishes from France...

[@vashmdk]

One of my favorite bands 🇺🇸❤️🇯🇵

[@562goodguy]

Even though you don't know what they're saying, Band Maid always brings a smile to your face. Also Band Maid isn't Metal, they're Hard Rock and they have a lot of fun on stage. When you see a live video check out the smiles on their faces, and their musicianship is top notch. Try their song 'Freedom' you can tell they're having a ton of fun up there, especially the drummer. They're not metal, but they are talented.

[@AntonioMellor]

I would suggest checking out the music video to their song "Warning!" The video has racing cars, crashes, explosions and maids strapped to the top of speeding cars a la Mad Max while playing. What more could you want? 🤘

[@philproffitt8363]

See where they started with the original 'Thrill' MV (cute video and rocking tune)...and where they're at now with 'No God' Live (Serious...Ace Of Maids I call it) Captions available on both.

[@SteveBalderrama]

"Ace of Maids" is a great name for that song lol. Of course only Motorhead fans will get it...

[@megalondonkleuter]

YESSSSS, we need more Band-Maid in life !!

[@kingtutt6016]

If you like this video you should see their live Freedom video the energy and tightness of the band is incredible!

[@chuckvelten5337]

Definitely need a lot more Band Maid. You guys don't realize the amount of quality songs they have. All be well ! P.S. Check out A killer power ballad in Daydreaming. A funky jazzy sounding song in Bubble. Or a pop punk up tempo sounding song in Alone. The first song they were granted permission to have complete control over. Band Maid, since 2013. Making rock and roll great again !

[@crabuki1273]

Thank you for being honest! The band combine hard rock with pop-punk and sometimes a little jazz, and they always want a catchy chorus so their music is accessible. Their stated goal is "World Domination," in this case having their name and music known around the world. To that end, they almost always include lots of English into their lyrics to make them more accessible to the US and European markets.

[@davidbourhenne8540]

Thank you so much!! But if you want harder listen to Rinne or Black Hole. But anything is great. Onset is an instrumental. I love these girls so much and I hope they grow on you.

[@chrisb2609]

do band maid thrill, great song

[@chuckthomasv7356]

FREEDOM AND CHOOSE ME FROM THE SAME CONCERT IS A MUST !

[@danielosheigh4793]

Oh man, you done let the cat outta the bag with this one. Lex will love these women!! I also made the mistake of starting with Domination and was a bit unsure as well. But they DO have an amazing repertoire of metal that's better than this. You have to grow into things like Domination is all, you can't just waltz into a masterpiece without understanding the artist and how they built up to them, is more what I mean.

[@bryanhallman8183]

Their song "Different" is the opening theme for the anime show Log Horizon - Season 3. They made a music video for the track.

[@adgato75]

Band Maid is an excellent band. Definitely worth more of a look to anyone who hasn't. The maid thing is too long of an explanation for someone who doesn't know anything about the culture. Ningen Isu is another very interesting Japanese band.

[@bobespirit2112]

Welcome to the Pigeon hole!! They have plenty of hard, heavy songs. But they are able to play all types of rock, pop-rock, prog-rock, hard rock and metal. They are fabulously talented and not just as players but also as songwriters, composers and arrangers. You’ll definitely find some songs you love. Want heavier: - Rinne (Reincarnation) - MV m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYKclZV7i8yNmaM - Different - MV - it’s an Anime song theme - bucket your seatbelt!! - Warning - MV - another heavy thrill ride - Blooming - MV - a masterpiece with lite, heavy & prog elements m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bXkH14gtSWga8 Lighter fare: - Wonderland - About Us - a song to their fans during the Pandemic - Freedom - live - has a great drum solo Manners - tremendous 70’s style groove rock

[@keithsowerby8179]

If you want to hear a male heavy music group then Maximum the Hormone (woman drummer though) and 88KASYO Junrei (bassist/vocalist gender fluid though) Japanese rock/metal/math/indie/alt-idol are somewhat female dominated

[@xagorvangard]

BAND-MAID plays mostly hard rock. Not really on the heavy side but they have some heavier music. If you are looking for something heavier try "RINNE", "Dice", and songs from their newest "Unseen World" album.

[@VladimirChupin]

I was also going to recommend that. "Unseen World" is all crazy heavy. "Manners" is a heavy groovy one, and "Balck Hole" is just heavy heavy speed metal.

[@madsstavang]

Band-Maid is amazing. Lex, I get your reluctance regarding the vocals. I come from a metal background, and harsh vocals are my forte. Just focus on the music, at some point Saiki's voice will click, and then suddenly you are a Maidiac!

[@alexn4843]

Band Maid is my favorite band. Going to their concert in NYC and NJ in October. Can't wait. Anyway Lex if you are looking for something a bit more harder try Nemophila. The live version of their song "Oiran" is awesome. Mayu's scream vocals are on point. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2q5gmyqoLyeqbM

[@Prober61]

No matter how soft or hard, grung or punk, they will make you smile and the songs will stay with you all day.

[@jimcarter7795]

Japan's metal scene has a large number of all female or female led groups. It's a pretty deep rabbit hole if you want to jump in try Lovebites next.

[@gsdfan8455]

Check out Loudness. An all guy 80’s metal/rock band. Also Love Bites is an all girl Japanese power metal band that kicks ass

[@metalspawnpossessed1242]

Great reaction! For a male japanese metal band, I'd definitely go for Dir En Grey and their song Vinushka. Do the live version, it's nothing less than amazing. Cheers from Norway!

[@williamcoyle7500]

Ha ha ha you want to see them flex do onset and live these girls are best live

[@Ephem13]

I feel like Lex should give Lovebites, Nemophila, or something along those lines a try. Much heavier sound from those groups. Groups like Band Maid and Gacharic Spin are more into the rock side of things but also tend to have a slow burn.

[@carlosretamal1567]

More reactions of Band Maid...Warning¡...From now on...Freedom..

[@Blanzalot]

Band Maid is a rock band w catchy lyrics. it's not metal. they don't have guttural scream...etc, etc. If you don't like catchy tunes that get stuck in your head, this won't work for you two.

[@curtisrrobles7885]

Absolutely 💯% correct 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@karlsmith2570]

Hey Brad and Lex, seeing as you seemed to like Band Maid, you should definitely check out their song "Thrill"

[@leftcoaster67]

Freedom too.

[@ziggyphoto]

Can you please do a reaction video to their song called "Freedom" (Official Live Video)?

[@craigreichhold6032]

Try Band-Maid (Real Existence)Live 🎸🥁🔥🎧

[@cathodd2442]

Band-maid isn't something I even liked at first. It took me a while to really appreciate the talent and music theory knowledge they all bring to the table. (All of them have formal music backgrounds) Their drummer has actually been touted as one of the best overall drummers of our time. Even by one of the greats. Jimmy Page. I'm glad you guys got around to this 🤘.

[@yolandria]

Miku does not have a formal background. She learned to play guitar after the band was formed. Her talents lie in PR/Spokespigeon and poetry.

[@cathodd2442]

@@yolandria ahhh that's right. I'd forgotten she literally started in a maid cafe.

[@jaynagerber7474]

@@cathodd2442 Don't forget her time in the idol group (which I believe was before the maid cafes, although I could be wrong about that).

[@TheStefan6969]

🤘🤘❤🤘🤘 Another one on my all times favs list!!!! 😉❤✌🏼

[@louielouie22]

Pantera: Domination. MOSCOW 1991 same show as metallica

[@jhamilton1007]

Dir En Grey is a good male Japanese Metal band you should check out.

[@northstar7694]

Watch a few more videos and each members incredible talent level will become apparent. Purest Hard Rock around.

[@rolandkarlsson7072]

The rhythm guitarist falls at 4:09 Miku is known for her fallings and her bruises.

[@carldevries9108]

Lex likes heavy? May I strongly recommend Lovebites. Five beautiful Japanese ladies that play heavy metal better than almost anyone else on the planet. I would start with When Destinies Align. They sing in English although the Japanese accent makes it hard to tell. And they rock out wearing dresses and high heels.

[@SteezKneez565]

Please please please react to the Japanese metal band, Maximum the Hormone. I recommend their music video of the song "Let's Talk About Menkata Cottelee" (the song title is in japanese on KZbin, but it'll still be the first result). They are my favorite Japanese metal band, and have System of a Down vibes.

[@foxeechanel]

Yoshu Fukushu too

[@SteezKneez565]

@@foxeechanel yes, that would also be a good option. All of their songs are great, but I wish more of their music videos were available on KZbin in good quality.

[@ricksta1443]

If y'all read this, i hope y'all watch Nightwish - Romanticide or Story of Me .. live version

[@ninjaritto]

Hey guys. You mentioned that you wanted to see a male metal Japanese band? I have the perfect band for you. Band: Dir En Grey Song: Obscure I would suggest reacting to the "clean" version for your KZbin channel as the "uncut" version is quite graphic. You will not regret it

[@stormscoming16]

for a male japanese hardrock / metal group i recomend Crossfaith, Monolith is a good song by them

[@bigEratt]

Band Maid songs Moratorium or Puzzle, would make Lex smile..But for metal, all girl bands check into Lovebites: songs Holy War, Break down the wall, scream for me..Or the band Nemophila: songs Dissension, or Oiran..

[@karlsmith2570]

Hey Lex, you'd mentioned that you'd like to see a Male Japanese rock band: May I recommend the band Loudness, specifically the song "Let It Go" (btw: they actually sing in English)

[@NeonNights80]

Or the song Heavy Chains or King of Pain

[@SocialNetwooky]

a couple more suggestions : Ningen Isu and Maximum The Hormone (okay... Nao, the drummer, is a woman ... but who cares?! :)

[@SKuLL_7stArs]

If u wanna listen to Japanese male metal band, I recommend "Hungry Pride" for the first to listen from the band "Maximum the hormone".

[@JonnyPhive]

If you want to see some male fronted rock bands from Japan check out Ningen Isu, Suspended 4th, Maximum The Hormone, Crystal Lake, and Crossfaith they are all excellent.

[@nem447]

If you check out any more _Band Maid_ all their more recent stuff has English subtitles, now they have fans world wide...so it pays to check.

[@paulread4886]

DICE is good hard rocker. They have a song on anime too. once you you 3 or 4 songs , and there are no bad one, you will be hooked like the rest of us Maidiacs. haha

[@dennisthemenace671]

Brad & Lex , Welcome to Band-Maid , They were formed in 2013 by Miku Kobato (aka) Small Pigeon , has Red Rose in hair (band founder worked at Japanese maid café ) plays Rhythm guitar , 2nd vocals n writes lyrics , Kanami Tono , Lead guitar / Shredder , writes n arranges music , Akane Hirose (aka) Gorilla on Drums , MISA !!! MISA !!! MISA !!! (aka) the Barefoot Bass Assassin on Bass , Saiki Atsumi (aka) Ice Queen has Blue Rose in hair , Lead vocals , fan base known as Maidiac`s , other songs from same concert Freedom , Play , MV`s Dice , Blooming , Rinne , Ist music video was Thrill from 2014 , they have over 100 songs , genre is hard rock but they mix in a lot of stuff hope you enjoy your journey down the pigeon hole . new sub

[@malcolmrush]

Band-maid is one of the best rock bands in the world! You should check out Thrill, Dice, Freedom (live), different, no god, after life and Warning! All their songs are great! Enjoy the music! This song does have subtitles. Many Japanese band sing parts of songs in English. Have you ever react to the Japanese band name Scandal? If not you should check this band out! I can give you some suggestions and links for Scandal songs. Also you should check out Lovebites too.

[@MrEd-qg8td]

A little bit heavier ok try "moratorium" "onset" "real existence" "puzzle" and "rinne"

[@chuckthomasv7356]

Band Maid, they don't clean up. But they do clean house !

[@Space_Ranger]

Many of their new videos have English CC but it's hard to read that and listen anyway.

[@Bionicycle]

Want a male Japanese heavy metal band to react to. Try "Loudness"... Great guitar work.

[@endless013]

Dir En Grey, best Male Japanese band I can think of off the top of my head

[@lyslelouden355]

Vitamin R The Clincher Both by Chevelle. You two are great.

[@marknippress7410]

If you want a male Japanese metal band please check out Maximum The Hormone especially their song ‘Yoshu Fukushu’. It is unique, utterly crazy and bloody awesome! I guarantee you will not have heard anything like them before…..enjoy🤘🏻🎸

[@davidanderson5027]

THESE BANDS ARE BADASS, TALENTED BEINGS!!! CHECK OUT - YOUSEI TEIKOKU AND MAXIMUM THE HORMONE. AND THE OG BAND. LOUDNESS!!!

[@denissmith9772]

They have over 100 songs available, and as hard as you desire! Try Dice,Manners, No god, Afterlife, Rinne! For a few!

[@RavenTheBlack]

Aldious, Mary's Blood, etc... there are a lot of bands out of Japan that are just as good.

[@USGrant-rr2by]

THIS IS NOT POP!! It's rock......new rock! We've been waiting for this. They are touring the US right now!! GO SEE THEM>>>THEY ARE AWESOME LIVE!

[@marksmodellingmadness]

Male Japanese rock band you say- well, I only know of one and they are from the 1980's. Vow Wow. Very '80's and quite enjoyable :)

[@ssRocker-nn3tp]

Loudness. Best japanese Metal band ever. Great musicians and albums. Especially, their 80s albums. I also like early Bow Wow. Self titled, signal Fire, Charge and Super Live. They later changed their name in Vow Wow. I like their 80s albums. Beat of Metal Motion, Cyclone etc. Other great Metal bands from the 80s are: Anthem, Earthshaker, Make Up, Eastern Orbit, Rajas and X - Ray.

[@マイク-q2m]

You should do another BandMaid song though. Something a little harder, (since they have a wide variety of songs). Like Rinne, Warning or Blackhole.

[@giacomojamesPunkRockHeadReact]

They are wearing as maids 😁😄

[@jeremydawkins8814]

Male Japanese band's you could try either Ningen Isu "Heartless Scat" or One Ok Rock."The Beginning" Just to name Two.

[@dougthePogingguitarist]

just wondering do you take any requests for songs ?